Proceedings of the Annual State Conference of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in North Carolina (Volume 18-20) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919. Excerpt: ... ter, of Chicago, one of our chapter members, made an interesting talk on her work among the Polish girls. The closing feature of our Americanization study was a splendid pageant' Children of Italy' by real Italian children dressed in native costumes and singing in Italian. Armistice Day was observed by appropriate patriotic exercises and music. Respectfully submitted, Flora Mcdonald Kirkpatrick, (Mrs. Parks) Regent MILES-HARVEY CHAPTER It is with unusual pleasure this year that the MilesIlarvey Chapter again brings loving greetings to the State Convention, and hereby submits the following report: The meetings since our last report have been held regularly every month except the three summer months, and were fairly well attended. We have 29 members, 18 resident and 11 non-resident, and several papers in Washington for acceptance. We have paid all dues, assessments, printing deficit, scholarship, bronze tablet and responded to all calls. A large box of clothing, contributed by our members and generous merchants of our town, was gotten up to be sent to the Serbians. George Washington's birthday and Flag Day were fittingly celebrated. A benefit card party was given in the spring, and later two charming entertainments were given under the direction of the thrift chairman, Mrs. C. M. Parks, resulting in unusually large financial success. A short time at each meeting was allotted to our chairman of thrift, who distributed literature, and ably led the discussion. A program relating to Pilgrim Fathers and Mothers has been adopted for this year.. The Miles-Harvey Chapter was represented at the State Convention, 1919, by two delegates, Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Bridgers, both State officers. Two delegates and two members of the Miles-Harvey Chapter attended the National ...