Evening star., 1934-04-15

In Constitution Hall, with Mrs. Rus
sell william Magne of Holyoke, Mass,
president general, presiding. The
sessions will continue through the
week to Friday night, when there will
be a banquet in honor of the presi-
dent general at the Mayf1ower Hotel.
Special memorial services for mem
bers who died during the last year
will be held at 2 o'clock today in
Memorial Continental Hall, conducted
by Mrs. Raymond G. Kimball, chap
lain general. The president general
will preside.
Victory Chapter-Mrs. Harry ColfaX
Grove, State regent, officiated at the
ceremonies April when the chapter
presented a bronze tablet in apprecia-
ton of the distinguished services of
Capt. James Campbell, Revolutionary
naval officer and great-grandfather of
the regent, Mrs william H. Harper,
which was placed on his grave in
the Methodist Cemetery, Alexan-
dria, Va.
The assembly bugle call was sounded
by C. B. Watts, jr. Mrs. LuciuS o.
Chaplin offered prayer. Mrs. Edward
R. Foster. historian, gave his naval
record. Mrs. Grove accepted the
marker and Taps" were sounded by
Mr. Watts.
Others who attended the exercises
were: Mrs. Elmer Curry, national
chairman of historic spots for the
Eastern States; Mrs. Fred B. Linton,
State chaplain; Mrs. Ada Mills Payne,
State treasurer; Mrs. A. Y. Casanova,
State historian, and Mrs. David D.
Caldwell, former vice president gen.
eral.
Descendants of '76 Chapter on April
7. at the Union Cemetery, Alexandria,
Va, placed a marker on the grave of
Mrs. Julia Purcell Gray, a real
Daughter and a member of the chap
ter at the time of her death.
The dedication service was conduct
ed by Mrs John F. Little. chairman
of Real Daughters Committee; Mrs.
Fred B. Linton State chaplain, led the
devotional exercises. Mrs. Clyde M.
Hamblin, regent, made the presenta-
tion of the market, which was accepted
for the national society by Mrs. Harry
Colfax Grove, State regent. Mrs.
Tonnis j. Holzberg, historian. gave
a short review of the life of Mrs.
Gray. Miss Mary Martin related inti-
mate recollections of Mrs. Gray. A
floral piece in the colors of the society
was placed at the foot Of the marker.
Besides chapter members, there were
present Mrs David D. Caldwell, past
vice president general: Mrs. Ada C..
Mills Payne, State treasurer; Mrs. Ar
turo Y. Casanova. State historian. and
regents and members of other chap
tiers.
Dorothy Hancock Chapter was en-
tertained at luncheon April 3 at the
Womens National Democratic Club,
the hostesses being Mrs. John Man
ming. Mrs. Wallace Mcclure, Miss
Florence Bergman and Mrs. B. H.
Lingo.
The regent. Mrs. Catherine B.
Strong, presided at business session.
Mrs. Wesley Hanford. chapter dele
gate. gave an account Of the State
conference.
Mrs. ]. V. Morgan was elected to
membership. Mrs. Charles Vain
wright and Mrs. Bailey Springston will
be guests at the final luncheon which
will be held in May at the Columbia
Country Club.
Richard Arnold Chapter met at the
home Of Mrs. Henry NJ. Barry, 28ll
Thirty-fourth place, April 2, with Mrs.
Hay and Miss Ella Espey as assisting
hostesses.
The guests of honor were Mrs. John
F. Little, State chairman of Real
Daughters. and Mrs Carl c. Brown,
State chairman of Conservation and
Thrift.
Columbia Chapter met at the home
of Mrs. William ]. Myrth. 1908 Sec
ond street northeast. The assisting
hostesses were Mrs. Rosemond F.
Ashby, Mrs. Charles B. Scott, Mrs.
c. NJ. Rowland and Mrs. w. w.
Wallace. The regent, Mrs. Frank
Grosvenor. presided.
Mrs. William l.. Mattocks. delegate,
reported on the recent State confer
ence. Mrs. Frank Metcalf was the
guest speaker.
The next meeting will be the cleo
ton of officers at the home of Mrs.
M. o. Cooper and Miss Lillian o.
Langworthy, 1747 Irving street.
Judge Lynn Chapter met at the
home of Mrs. c. NJ. Exley, jr. As
siSting Mrs. Exley were Mrs. S. B.
Hardwick, Mrs. H. H. Elliott, Mrs.
E. A. Cobey, Mrs. w. P. Williams and
Miss Virginia Price. 1t was an
nounced four members of this chap
ter had been appointed pages for the
Congress; Mrs. E. G. GUNNER, Mrs.
NJ. R. Wilkes, Mrs. c. w. Kyle and
Miss Virginia Netherland.
Mrs. H. C. Grove. State regent, was
guest of honor and speaker.
Continental Danes Chapter met at
the home of Mrs. James Quiggle with
Mrs. Edgar H. Lyman. co-hostess. The
Mrs. John A. Massey, pre-
sided and gave a report of the State
conference. Mrs. Fugitt, chairman of
Genealogical Records. reported the
on the old tombstones at
Congressional Cemetery prior to 1920
when no record was kept, are being
copied. Miss Stout reported a
framed copy of the American Greed
and the flag was to be presented to
Powell Junior High School at a gen
eral assembly, with appropriate cere-
An individual contribution
and an appropriation by the chapter
were sent to the Central Union Mis-
sion. Mrs. Massey and Mrs. Fox re-
queSted contributions for a box now
being packed to be sent to Tam
School. Nominations of Of
flcers to be elected at the May meet
ing were made.
Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker reported
on the memorial service held at Cath
olic University in honor of King
Albert. John A. Logan w spoke on
his recent experiences in China.
Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter held
the April meeting at the home of
Mrs. William D. Leetch. Mrs. Will
liam Wade Deitrick, Miss Sue Amman
and Miss Mildred Smith were assist
ant hostesses Miss Ramona ]. New
man, regent, presided.
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