Evening star., 1932-01-31
y. A. R. ACTIVITIES

Constitution Chapter held Its Janu-
cry meeting at Stoneleigh Court. Mrs.
E. Richard GaSch, regent, presided.
Mrs. Charles L. Dasher. chairman Of
the Entertainment Committee, an
benefit card party to be given at the
Kennedy Warren. Honor guests were
Mrs. Nina Swain Clark, wife OF Vice
Admiral Frank Clark. Mrs. Clark is
third vice president Of the National As
sociation of the American Pen Women's
League. Mime. Louise Contiho, an inter-
nationally known pianist, gave selec-
tions. Mrs. Clifford Lewis told the
origin OF st. Distaff's day, and then the
following hostesses, assisted by the Of
ficers of the chapter, served refresh
ments: Mrs. Denham, Mrs. Moore, Mrs.
Munson, Miss Helm, Mrs. Beard, Mrs.
Raab, Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs.
Banner.
American Liberty Chapter was enter
tanned at its January meeting by Mrs.
H. S. Ridgeley in the Thomas Circle
Club, 1926 Massachusetts, avenue. Mrs
w. M. MacKellar and Mrs. W. E. Rich
ardson were assisting the hostess. Mrs.
George S. Newcombe. regent, presided.
Miss Frances owen of the State His
toric Committee reported the committee
proposed that the grave of Robert Brent,
who was once mayor of Washington, be
marked with the Revolutionary soldiers
marker Mrs. F. r. Iden of the State
Better Films Committee said the COM
mittee had voted to purchase hiStori-
cal film depicting the life Of George
Washington. Mrs. Meek also announced
the play Life of George Washington, -
which will be held in Constitution Hall
February 3. Mrs William Bruckhart
said she had forwarded the SIS donated
to the Girl Homemakers. Mrs. Allan
introduced the new member, Mrs. L. NJ.
Buck.
Magruder Chapter will present Mrs.
William Wolff Smith, reviewing Ar
dent Adrienne," the story Of the wife
of the Marquis de Lefayette. at the RO
chambeau, 8l5 Connecticut avenue,
February at 8 o'clock. John Murphy,
tenor soloist OF Hamline M. E. Church,
will sing.
A social will follow and refreshments
will be served. Tickets can be procured
from members of the chapter or at the
RoChambeau.
Lucy Holcombe Chapter held the jan
uary meeting at the home of Miss Alice
B. Sanger, 1853 Columbia road. Mrs.
Maude A. Harris, Mrs. E. A Hill and
Miss K. EdmundS were assisting host
esses. The regent Miss Cornelia Cot
ton. presided. Miss Alice Sanger re-
ported the sale of Christmas cards
netted the chapter S63. A letter was
read from Inez Wise thanking the
chapter for her Christmas gifts, which
| included a dress and a check for SIT.
All appropriation of SO was made to-
ward the purchase Of a film depicting
the life of George Washington and
sponsored by the Better Films Commit
tee.
The following were elected alternateS
to the Continental Congress: Mrs. J. T
Huddle, Mrs. Margaret Eyster, Miss
Mary Anderson, Mrs. c. S. Richardson,
Mrs. L. H. Waring. Mrs. F. E. Cunning
ham, Mrs E. A. Hill, Mrs. w. W. Stew
art, Mrs NJ. A. Harris and Miss Alice
Short
The guest speaker was Robert Lin
coin O'Brien, chairman of the Tariff
Commission, who discussed European
economic conditions. The chapter pre-
sented Miss Alice Sanger with kitchen
shower, the occasion being her birth
day anniversary.
Marcia Burns Chapter.-The January
meeting was held at the studio Of Miss
Frances Gutelius, 1408 New Hampshire
avenue, with Mrs. Roscoe Reeves as as
sisting hostess. The vice regent, Miss
S. Helen Fields, presided in the alb
sence of the regent, who was i'll Miss
Lois Theodore Edmunds was accepted
for membership.
Mrs Barr reported the sending of a
large package to CroSsnore School The
following alternateS were elected to the
| annual congress: Mrs. A. Eugene, Barr,
Mrs. Dale K. Parrot, Miss Esther Nc
Dewitt, Miss Margaret Fields, Miss
Marion Smith, Mrs. w. F. Craig, Mrs
William E. Foley Mrs. William Cleary,
Miss Flora Shinn and Miss Elizabeth
Barr, Mrs. Tonnis j. Holzberg, chair
man of National Defense, gave a talk
Oh the menace of Communism Miss
Frances Gutelius rendered piano Selec-
| tions. Guests were Mrs. TonniS J.
Holzberg, Mrs. Rodier, Mrs. A. Smith,
Miss katherine Sexton, Miss Margaret
Sexton and Mrs. Otto Hammerlund.
Capt. Molly Pitcher Chapter.-Mrs.
Louis r. Peak was hostess to the chap
ter at the January meeting, in her
home, 1852 Wyoming avenue. A dele
gate and the alternates were elected for