Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-01-06
ID. A. r. NEWS

Capitol Chapter met at the home of
the corresponding secretary, Mrs. j.
Edgar Robinson, in Takoma Park.
The regent, Mrs. D. K Smithers, pre-
sided. A report was given by the his
torian, Mrs. w. A. Mcmillan. A pro-
gram of Christmas music was given,
including a duet by Mrs. J. Edgar
Robinson and Mrs. George E. Nc
Cam, accompanied by J. Edgar Rob-
inson. Christmas carols were sung by
the guests. A social followed, during
which refreshments were served.
Among the guests were Mrs. A. Y.
Casanova, ex-State historian, and Mrs.
Alfred Hardesty.
Columbia Chapter met at the home
Of Mrs. Leigh Nettleton, PAIL Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Assisting hostesses were
Mrs. Paul Anderson, Miss Dora Bailey,
Mrs. Lloyd Morrison and Mrs. c. H.
Rowland. The regent, Mrs. William
L.. Mattocks, presided.
Mrs. c. Beckwith, from st. Clair
Chapter, Detroit, Mich, and Mrs.
Harry McConaughy were guests. A
Christmas party was held. Mrs Kun
mells sang a group of Christmas songs,
accompanied at the piano by Miss
Braden. Christmas carols were sung
by the chapter. Mrs. Jean Labat, vice
State regent, and Mrs. G. H. Rowland
spoke. Miss Hulda Braden read an
article on the origin of Silent Night"
The January meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Richard Powers,
Clifton terrace.
Manor House Chapter was rendered
a Christmas party at the home of Miss
Lillian Chenoweth, with Mrs Cheno-
weth, Miss Goddard, Mrs. Montgomery
and Miss Helen Montgomery assist
ing. Charlton Clark was master of
ceremonies. Miss Chenoweth and Mrs.
c. c. Haig sang. DR.. Clifton Clark
read several kilograms. Frank San
derson, accompanied by Mrs. Sander
son. sang spirituals. Miss Minerva
Bailey danced. Mrs. C. c. Haig, State
recording secretary, sang and Mr..
Bucklin entertained with mind read
Ing. Refreshments were served.
Mrs George Madden Grimes, State
regent; Miss Helen Harmon, vice pres
1dent general; Mrs. John M. Beavers,
corresponding secretary general; Mrs.
G. c. Haig, State recording secretary;
Mrs. John Franklin Little, State regis
trar; Miss Elizabeth Barnes, State
chairman Sons and Daughters of the
U. S. A; Mrs. David Caldwell, former
vice president general, and Mrs. Harry
c. Grove, former State regent, were
honored guests.
The State Historical Committee
met at Memorial Continental Hall.
Mrs. Samuel H. McCrory, State his
torian, presided. She announced the
January meeting will be held at the
Arts Club of Washington.
Reports were given by Mrs. Harry
M. Howard, vice chairman, historic
spots; Mrs. Grant F. Chase, vice
chairman, filing and lending papers.
and, Mrs. Edward R. Foster, CORE
spending secretary. Guests included
Mrs. John Franklin Little, State
registrar, and Mrs. Harry Colfax
Grove, past State regent.
Mrs. Alfred B. GargeS read a paper
on Christmas in the early history of
America. Mrs. Sterling Bockoven
spoke on the history of Louisiana and
New Orleans.
Continental Chapter was enter
tanned by Miss Lille B. ODonnell at
the Evangeline Hotel Miss Elizabeth
M. Barnes, State committee chair
man Of Sons and Daughters of the
Republic. was guest speaker. Two
past State regents, Miss Helen Har
mon and Mrs. Harry Colfax Grove.
also spoke. Vocal solos were rem
dered by Mrs. Thelma Mills Hector
OF Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter.
A copy of the Declaration of In
dependence was presented by Miss
O'Donnell, through the chapter, to
the State Committee on Sons and
Daughters of the Republic. This was
accepted on behalf of the committee
by Miss Barnes.
A gift to Continental Memorial Hall
Museum was submitted by Miss Jen-
ME Taylor Of Kentucky in the form
of a plume adornment worn by her
ancestor, Nathaniel Greene.
Tea was served, Miss Annie M.
Alexander and Miss Jessie M. Taylor
presiding at the tea table.