The morning call., 1891-12-11

Colonies or States; or from the mother OF
such patriot; provided that the applicant
| shall be at least is years of age and accept
able to ths society"
Mrs. s. Isabelle Hubbard the wife Of
Colonel A S. Hubbard, the father and
President of the California Society, Sons OF
American Revolution, was nominated State
Regent by Mrs. President Harrison. and
last night the local chapter unanimously
confirmed the nomination. BY the same
authority Mrs. Henry Mclean Martin and
Mrs. l. Gland Stanford are honorary regents
and Mrs. William AlvOrd State Regent.
1t had always been the desire of the late
lamented Henry Mclean Martin that the
opening meeting of the local society should
be held in his reSidence-tht Cotton man
sion, on the northeast corner Of Taylor and
California streets. Accordingly, Mrs. Gen
eral d. D. Cotton placed her home at the
disposal Of the organizers for their purpose,
and about $50 invitations were issued by
Mrs. Hubbard.
The famous art-gal'cry in Mrs. ColtOn's
house was the scene of brilliant ard rep
resentative, IL small. assemblagp last night
Lineal worth was reflected in polished floors
and console mirrors in the varied persons
of well-kuOwn men and women in various
society circles. Drawn by the magnetism
OF a common patriotism they occupied the
long lofty hall lined with art treasures
tinted in old-roSe and fragrant with the
scent Of native blossoms.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES.
Mrs A. ). Hubbard opened proceedings
about $50 O'clock by calling the meet
ing to order. She was distinguished b.
wearing a badgr, the peculiar symbol of
the society. 1t is a miniature spinning.
wheel and distaff. wrought in blue and gold
enamel, and secured by blue and white rib
bonS. The ladies endeavored to get blue
and buff, but meeting with some difficulty,
selected the present hues, afterward finding
that they had happily stumbled o the exact
colors Of Washington's staff. The seal of
the order represents a Daughter seated at
an ancient spinning wheel above the motto,
Home and Country" In this connection
1t was interesting to learn that NJ ss MeikIe-
ham, great-granddaughter of Thomas
Jefferson, sat for this typical and industrious
Daughters portrait.
Alter an eloquent prayer by Rev. Floyd
J. Mynard, quartet, composed of Miss New
land, Miss Carroll, Mr.. Wood and Mr.. Mel
wing, sang " As By Man Came DEATH"
Mrs. NJ. l.. Hoffman read a stirring adj
dress containing a history of the formation
OF the National Society in general terms
She was followed by Miss Lena Carroll and
Mr.. Harry Melvin in duet OIL That We
Two Were Mayingl'
Mrs. Hubbard then introduced in few
hitting words the Chapter Regent, Mrs Will
lam Alvord, who briefly acknowledged the
compliment, while protesting a rooted devO-
ton to the national flag. Mrs. Humphrey
Smith then recited "a Revolutionary 'Ris-
Ius An appropriate Theme that WaS gener-
ally appreciated.
Mr.. John Vance Cheney was introduced
and alter a short explanatory preface read
the following original poem:
The very worlds IN frlendliness and mirth
Nod to each other on their upper way;
which kindly law should below obey
Since OF one blood be ALI that walk the earth
But truly, too. there be degrees OF worth,
Ana blood does differ, aud y meet, say,
AT times, let the race-line be stiff to-day
The count be strict By right and mig ht by birth.
The alien vampire must not suck the power
From out the native veins: nor. In the hand
That took 1t from the fathers, let the dover
Ne threatened. So did our great sres command
And stanch you stand here marshaled at this hour
10 prompt her sons you daughters Of the land.
When the applause died away Miss So
phie Newland sang my Mother Bids Me
Braid My Hair" and Miss Helen Kelleher
reclted The Battle Of Bunker HIP in
good style.
Mrs. AIyord, the Chapter Regent then
appointed the following ladies officers Of.
the new chapter: Vice Regent, Mrs. S. w.
Holiday; Recording Secretary, Mrs. r. Il.
Brakeman; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
ID. w. Horsburgh; Treasurer, Mrs. NJ. l..
Hoffman; Registrar. Mrs. W. R. Smedberg;
Historian, Mrs. Frances Elliott.
MIR. Charles j. King. Treasurer of the
Sons OF the American Revolution, made a
BRIEF speech in favor of the movement and