Evening star., 1932-04-17

Miss Marguerite Orme and Mrs. G. S.
Titus assisting the hostess. Mrs. J.
Milton Jester, regent, presided.
The chapter voted to send d. A. r.
baby spoons to the infant sons of Mrs.
Amos T. Pagter and Mrs. Ralph Wal
lace Smith Mrs. Earll, historian, re-
ported on a paper and pictures, Begin
ming of the Washington Family in
England" She also announced that,
during the week of the Continental
Congress Woodward & Lothrop would
feature the music room at Mount Yer
non in one of its windows. Mrs.
SNYDER was elected to membership. Mrs.
Cobey reported on the play to be given
by the children of the Lieut.. John
Shaw Chapter, c. A. R. Mrs. Myers
announced a gift box had been sent to
Ellis Island. Mrs. Titus and Miss Orme
have received appointments to serve as
pages at the coming Congress.
The chapter was entertained by little
Misses Sarah Jane Malone and Doris
Rook. who danced the minuet in Colo
NAL costumes and gave recitations.
Girl Homemaker's Committee.-For-
ty-fve girls. members of the Girls Club,
sponsored by the D. A. R, went to
Mount Vernon April 9. Miss Helen
Harman, State regent was present.
Mrs. Clarence Weaver was in charge Of
arrangements.
Two wreaths, which we're donated by
the Col John Donelson Chapter, were
placed on the tombs of George and
Martha washington by Liberty Adams
and Patsy Sullivan.
Luncheon was served to the girls at
the Gospel Mission after their return.
The Executive Board of the District
of Columbia, Children American Revo-
luton, met Tuesday. Mrs. James Henry
Harper, State director. presided. she
announced the presidents and members
of the Capitol and Gov. Thomas Wllles
Societies marched in the Army day
parade.
Mrs Emig reported the marker Tor
the tree had been received and invited
members of the c. A. f. TO be present
at the ddication of the tree, April ID,
at pm, at a spot between Constitu-
ton avenue and the Lincoln Memorial.
Mrs. Fries reported that IA trees have
been planted this year by the D. c. G.
A. R
Mrs. Wagner announced plans for a
float in which the D. G. G. A. r. Will
be represented at the Flag day parade,
June IA. The C. A R. pageant will be
held April 20 at Continental Hall.
The Harriet NJ. Lothrop Society,
C. A. R., met at the home of Patricia
Sutton 56Ol Western avenue, April 9,
with Mrs. Ben S. Franklin in the chair.
The papers of Elizabeth Cobletz Sweet
and Thomas Franklin Stuart, Jr., have
been accepted. A number of the chill
dren are taking part in the pageant
to be presented Congress week.
William Pennington and Mary j.
Franklin were elected delegates to the
n xr-ifh
and Alice Waldron as alternateS. An
nette Smith was appointed as alternate
to Mrs. Franklin.
Elizabeth Wood gave piano solo.
Annette Smith read a story. Mrs. Rec
tor sang Mrs. Barber, guest OF honor,
told how she had found the milestones
and showed some pictures.
On the lawn of the home Of Paul
Davis a registered magnolia tree in
honor of Mrs. Barber was planted. Mary
J. Franklin gave a recitation.
Mary Washington Chapter met Tues
day at the Washington Club, with the
regent, Miss Dorinda Rogers, presiding.
The first hour was devoted to business,
including a donation of $40 to the Dis
trict Library Committee, OF which MISS
Jean Stephenson, member OF the
chapter is chairman.
An address was given by H N. Wheel
er of the Forest Service. Miss Janet
Richards will give an address at the
meeting May 10.
Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter was
entertained on its 21st birthday ami
versary, April 8, by Recording Secretary
Mrs. Bessie w Calm, in the historic
old home in Alexandria, Va, of DR..
William Brown, physician general IN
the Revolution Mrs. Godfrey Creyke,
regent, presided, and extended the IN
vitation Of Mrs. Calm and OF Mrs.
William H. Gael, present owner OF the
historic property, to explore the house
and gardens. Mrs. David D. Caldwell,
vice president general Of the national
society; Miss Helen Harman, regent, and
Mrs. H c. Grove, regent-elect OF the
District of Columbia; Miss Kathrina E.
Harvey. State historian, and several re-
gents and members of other District OF
Columbia chapters were present.
Mrs. Calm was assisted by Mrs. Will
liam H. Gael and her daughter, MISS
Alva Maria Gael The District members
MADE short visits to the Carlyle House,
Gadsbys Tavern and the old Masonic
Lodge.
The chapter met later with Mount
Vernon Chapter and representatives OF
the newly organized John Alexander
Chapter at the Alexandria auditorium.
where the first public showing was
given Of the new lantern slide lecture
on the Yorktown Sesquicentennlal and
jamestown. written by Mrs. Calm espe-
cially for the D. A r.
Mai. LEnfant Chapter celebrated its
22d birthday anniversary at the home
of Mrs. w. J. Corcoran, 1910 street
southeast, with Mrs. Edwin S. Bettel-
helm. jr; Mrs Mary Buell. Cockerllle
and Miss Minnie L. Parker as assisting
hostesses.
Reports were given by Mrs. Corcoran.
Miss Bliss. Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Christian and Miss
Bloomfield.
Special notices for the chapter on
the AmericaniSm School entertainment,
April l9. on the proposed D. c. D. A. K.
bookplate for the library, and on
registering for Congress were read. Mrs.
T H. Shanton and Miss Lillian Wool
folk were approved for membership.
Miss Elizabeth M Barnes, Mrs. Shan
ton and Mrs. Taggert were guests OF
the chapter.
Miss Elizabeth M Barnes, State
chairman of the Sons and Daughters
of the Republic Committee, told OF the
activities of her young people and OF
Ner plans ana nttuS 4OI tiiSLh' Noli'P
funds being the present particular need.
Mrs. Noble Newport Potts. founding
regent, accompanied and led the assem-
blv in singing
The regent, Miss Margaret l. Fraser,
presented the chapter. through Mrs:
Potts. with certificate of donation 81
one foot Of land 10 the kenmore Asso-
citation which the regent had given IN
the name Of the chapter.
Cant. Joseph Magruder Chapter
met Fridav at the home Of Mrs. ToWson
Price with Mrs Joseph Stewart and
Mrs James c. Pickens assisting host
csses. The regent. Mrs. Merwin. pre-
sioed and the chaplain, Mrs. w 5.
Dewhirst. conducted the devotlons.
Mrs. Bichowskv read a letter contain
ing an account of the Battle Of Trenton.
Mrs. Roberts gave description of the
y g,,rv nj