Virginia Gerseney, filling the role of Mary
Baker Eddy, presented the August program for
the Else Cilley Chapter D.A.R.
The Else Cilley Chapter D.A.R. in Nottingham was
visited by Mary Baker Eddy, as presented by
Virginia Gerseney. Eddy was born in Bow and
spent most of her life in Bow and Concord. Mrs.
Gerseney made the life of Eddy come alive and
told how she came to form the Christian Science
philosophy. The Hostesses for the August meeting
of the D.A.R. were Barbara Frangione, Susann
Chaplin, and Rhonda Watson.
Vice Regent Susann Chaplin opened the meeting
and read the President General’s Message about
John Muir and James Audubon.
The National Defense Message from the
March/April National Defender was “Fighting
Without Guns,” How the U.S. Military in Africa
is trying to win hearts and minds to combat
terrorism.
Chaplain Rebecca Shoup asked for a moment of
silence in honor of past Regent, Eleanor
Ambrose, who recently died. A book about birds
will be donated to the Deerfield Library in her
memory.
Registrar Ann Chaplin stated two applications
for membership were sent to National D.A.R.
The business of the Chapter was concluded.
