Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-11-13
OAR On Tour Of
Europe Via Story
BY Mrs. Richards

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London Chapter Daughters of
the American Revolution for the
program Wednesday, November
the seventh at Coover Memorial
Club House, found setting which
greatly enhanced the pleasure of
the meeting.
The rooms had been beautifully
decorated with orchid, bronze and
yellow chrysanthemums, featuring
arrangements of red rosebuds and
The Christmas Rose" from the
garden of Mrs. r. o. Whitaker.
Mrs. Esther L Gallagher, the
regent presided at the meeting
which was featured by talk on
THE Great Cathedrals of the
World" by Mrs. Robert r. Rich
ards of Galloway. The speaker so
vividly presented her travelogue
that she carried her audience with
her on the visit to other lands, de-
scribing the people, their ways of
living, mannerisms, dress, foods,
etc. Highly entertaining was her
story of accepting an invitation to
partake of some of their select
primitive diet of snails and other
delectable foods. A complaint. she
said of being hungry while on a
sightseeing tour would often bring
forth a large loaf of bread sliced
to order, accompanied by meat
such as salani. Her dilemma, whsn
caught many times boarding a
wrong train because of inability
to speak the country's language,
and how she managed, was anoth-
er delightful part of her tale. The
greatest thrill and most sacred
memory of the entire journey Mrs.
Richards stated, was the visit to
the Holy Land, particularly when
she went down to the underground
room to see the Holy Sepulcher
and laid her hands on the cold
stone slab that covers the Tomb
where The Christ is buried.
An added attraction to this fine
program was Mrs. Richards col
lection of dolls brought from the
many countries she visited on this
and former trips abroad. These she
described in detail.
The program was opened with
devotions by Mrs. Clarence Potee;
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
led by Mrs. Charles Van Cleve, re-
cording secretary; ensemble sing
ing of the National Anthem to the
accompaniment on piano by Mrs.
James A. Smith.
Also included on the afternoons
program was reading Of work on
National Defense as reported in
the Ohio OAR. Magazine by Mrs.
Robert Johnson the chapters Ma
tional Defense committee chair
man; excerpts from the State Re-
gents November message in which
she wished all a Happy Thanks
giving" emphasizing the many
things for which Americans have
to be thankful for, freedom of
worship" cf speech" and to live
in the pursuit of happiness, to men,
tion only a few.
Reports from committees were
given, Mrs. 3. L. Adair. vice chair
man of Approved Schools" in the
Central District, telling of her new
committee work and the various
needs of the schools, asking sup
port and contributions from the
Daughters" Mrs. James Slaugh-
ter, chapter historian, explained
the project which she and her
committee are undertaking for the
marking of the grave Of Revolu-
tionary soldier, with bronze mark
er inscribed with name of soldier
and dates. The date Of the Mem
orial Dedication will be announc-
ed later.
The Chapter is filling boxes with
gifts and clothing for OAR. own
ed schools, Kate Duncan Smith.
TammasSee and the Indian School
at Chillicco, Oklahoma. For the
benefit OF The American Indian
and Approved Schools, Mrs. James
A. Smith ennounced a rummage
sale November 80 and December l.
Mrs. Rcdger Baker, accompan-
led by Mrs. Ressie McClimans
sang two solos that were appre-
ciated, as TIE meeting was adjour-
ned at the invitation of the host
esses for Thanksgiving Tea that
was served from a table with
autumn floral centerpieces and sill
yer service.