Evening star., 1934-01-21
Musical Program Marks
D.A.R.C Chapters Birthday
Katherine Montgomery Group Observes Anniver-
sary-Richard Arnold Unit Elects Alter
mates to Congress.
mates to Congress.

early campaigns Of Gen. Washington.
Mrs. Gertrude j. Mcpherson delegate.
spoke of the State executive meeting
and of the D. A. r. radio programs
held at 1880 am. every Friday. Miss
Julia MacFarland. representative OF the
chapters Committee on Membership,
presented the application of Mrs. j. B.
Akers, who later was introduced.
Mrs. Bessie w. Calm, recording
secretary, read a special roll call of
Revolutionary ancestors of the chap
ter" and a paper on the life of Col.
John Donelson by Mrs. Moncure Burke.
Mrs. Tonnis j. Holzberg, D. c. chair
man Of national defense, addressed the
chapter Mrs. H. c. Grove, State
regent, and her officers were guests of
honor.
Miss Janet Richards spoke on the
life of Gen. Lafayette and on the re-
lation of the American Revolution and
of the French Revolution to the events
Of today Wade H. Ellis also spoke.
Mrs. Ellis and Miss Chase enter
tanned at tea, assisted by Mrs. Grove,
State regent and Mrs. Geoffrey Creyke,
former regent of the chapter.
Mai. LTnfant Chapter were enter
tained at their January meeting at the
home of Mrs. Irene MaSsie Smoot. with
Miss Minnie L. Parker, Miss Helen E.
Bliss and Miss Bessie c. Carman as
hoStesseS. The regent, Miss Margaret
I. Fraser. presided. The principal sub
iects discussed were the budget and
amendments to the bylaws OF the
chapter
A program of song by the Montgom-
cry Sextet, accompanied by Mrs. H, M.
Blandy at the piano, was given, fol-
lowed by the singing of THE Star
Spangled Banner" The hostesses
buffet supper.
Patriots Memorial Chapter met jan
uary at the home Of Mrs. j. P. SAT-
fold, 36O5 Norton place. The meeting
was called to order by the regent Mrs.
Florence NJ Latin. Reports were pre-
sented by Mrs. Safold on Sons and
Daughters of the U. 8. A. and Ameri-
canism. Mrs. Douglass reported for
the Chapter Home Corporation.
paper. written by the historian, Mrs.
Samuel B. Milton, on Dumbarton House
in Georgetown was read
It was decided to held card party
the afternoon of February II at the
home of Mrs George V. Graham,
West Virgilia street. Chevy Chase, Md.
Preceding the business session the
chapter was entertained at luncheon
by Mrs. j. P. Saffold The chapter had
as a guest of the occasion Mrs. Alfred
Gorgas of Francis Scott Chapter.
Dolly Madison Chapter met with the
regent, Mrs Jane Shields Elliott. A
scholarship to the Kate Douglas Smith
School was voted Mrs. Frank Towner,
historian. donated two early record
books compiled by her father to the
library in the name of the chapter.
Reports Of State committees were
given. Mrs. Harriet NJ. Chase. chief
assistant to the secretary OF the Ma
tional Educational Association, gave an
address on Public Education and the
Conditions Now Present"
After a social refreshments were
served by the hostess and her commit
Brown. Miss Doris, Mrs. Bryant. Miss
Davis, Mrs Robinson and Mrs. Spates.
tertained by Mrs. Elizabeth Green. as
sisted by her sister, Mrs. Blanche
Heady, at 3010 Wisconsin avenue. The
regent. Mrs. Howard. presided. The
State ticket nominated by the admins
trative caucus was indorSed. Mrs. Cool
idge told Of receiving letter from
one of the students at Kate Duncan
Smith School where the Christmas box
was sent. The historian. Mrs. Tuttle,
reported the chapter history had been
completed Mrs. Mary NJ. Urner, a
new member. was welcomed. A letter
from Mrs Pennington. State chairman
of the Correct Use of the Flag Commit
tee was read by Mrs. Colburn. who
also read last years prize-winning
essay in the annual contest sponsored
by that committee Plans were made
to observe the chapters twenty-frst
birthday anniversary on February 13.
The President Monroe Chapter held
its January meeting at the home of
Miss Elizabeth Leaf, 4707 Connecticut
avenue. Miss Nellie RalSton assisted
as hostess. The regent, Mrs. John
Knox Arnold. presided.
The chapter voted to continue the
budget for the ensuing year. 1t was
also decided to give a silver tea at
the home of Miss Laura Ruff and Miss
Mabel Ezell, 1870 M street. next Sum-
day from to 6.
Letters frorn>the chapters student at
TanlaSsee were read by Miss Ruiz
The guest speaker was DR.. Tracy F.
Tyler. secretary of the National Com
mittee on Education by Radio, who
outlined briefly the work and aims Of
that committee.