Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-18
D. A. R. ACTIVITIES

The Susan Riviere HetZel Chapter
held an evening session January 8, ana
was entertained by Miss Margaret With
ers at her residence on 0 street. Mrs.
William T. Clerk, regent, presided, and
Miss Leah Burkhart chaplain, led the
opening devotions.
At the request of Mrs George Combs,
historian. her report was read by Mrs,
Bessie w. Calm, recording secretary.
Announcement was made by the re-
gent of the card party to be held by the
Chapter House Committee at the VIII
lard Hotel January %.
Mrs Wilbur Hinman resumed her
lessons on the use and histcr ical de-
tail of the flag.
Mrs. Lawrence Martin Of the Twen-
tieth Century Club read a paper on
Sovereignty in the Antarctic"
The honor guests of the evening who
spoke were Mrs. David Caldwell. vice
president general Of the National So
ciety. and Miss Helen Harmon, State
regent, District Of Columbia.
Judge Lynn Chapter held its January
meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry r.
Fulton. who was assisted by Mrs. Estelle
Lawrence ana Misses Cohta Hunter,
Elsie Krey and Ruth Smith. Mrs. j.
Milton Jester, regent, presided. Mrs.
Haig reported on the State Executive
meeting. Mrs Earll of the State His
torical committee told of talks by Mrs.
Doran and Mrs Brumbaugh on the
Three Hundredth Anniversary of the
Landing of the Pilgrims Miss Jean
Warfield of the Sons and Daughters
Committee reported on the Christmas
party held at Peck Chapel. The chap
ter voted to continue the $50 scholar
ship to Crossnore School. The following
alternates we're elected for the April Con-
gress: Mrs. Schermerhorn, Mrs. Rob-
bins, Miss Warfield, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs.
Earll. Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Cobey, Miss
Silsby. Mrs Pagter and Miss Reilly. Mrs.
Schermerhorn was appointed chairman
of a committee to make arrangements
for the annual birthday dinner of the
chapter to be held on February II.
Piano solos were rendered by Miss Con-
stance Russell and were enjoyed.
The Harriet M. Lothrop Society,
Children of the American Revolution,
met at the home of Mrs. NJ. B. Eastman,
134l Madison street, January 10, with
Lucy and Mary Frances Eastman and
Mary Tidball as hostesses A report was
made Of the Christmas dinner and gifts
given to a poor family. Alice Waldron,
historian suggested that each new mem
Der and all present members give her a
kodak picture of themselves for the
history book. Mrs. Clayton Emig gave
each member 10 cents to be used as a
nucleus each one is to earn 40 cents,
and in April this money will be given
to patriotic education. Alice Waldron
gave selection on the piano.
The American Liberty Chapter was
entertained at its January meeting by
Mrs Charles F. Millar. 1r., in her home,
1912 Forty-fourth street, assisted by
Mrs w L. Bruckart and Mrs. l.. H.
Hannah. The regent, Mrs. w. NJ. Mac
Kellar, presided and in her report she
told of attending the Christmas cele-
bration of the Sons and Daughters of
the Republic. Mrs. Bruckart treasurer,
announced the chapter will give a bene-
At card party at the Roosevelt Hotel
February at pm. Mrs. George 5.
Newcombe of the Ellis Island Commit
tee, reported having received letter of
thanks for a box sent by the chapter.
Mrs. w E. Richardson of the Genea-
logical Research Committee asked for
donation to help carry on the work;
the chapter donated 81 Mrs. H. s.
Ridgely of the Chapter House Commit
tee; reported that a benefit card party
will be given at the Willard Hotel Jam
uary % at pm. Mrs. F. L. Waters
was approved for membership. Mrs.
Brucksrt and Mrs. Hannah presided at
the tea table.
The Deborah Knapp Chapter met
with Mrs. r. NJ. Ferguson, 1915 Six
tenth street January IL, the regent,
Dr.. Ella r. Fales. presiding Mrs. J. L.
Anderson and Mrs. r. G. Bryan were
assisting hostesses. Mrs. Rittue, as
sistant chairman of the State Commit
tee on Americanism. and Mrs. Tonnis J.
Holzberg, chairman of the District
room, Memorial Continental Hall, brief
ly outlined their work. Mrs. Mollie