Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-22

membership Of 1900 has been gained. She
congratulated the society upon this growth and
welcomed the first congress, hoping
that the consultation will strengthen and
improve what has been SO we'll begun.
There have been difficulties in the organiza-
ton and new obstacles have met the board at
many points- These troubles at the time per-
haps caused some friction and unpleasant feel
ing, but In view Of the great success which has
attended the labors of the society and of the
more brilliant future which is before it these
can be happily forgotten.
1T may be in the future that other difficult
ties will arise" said Mrs. Harrison. "Itwould
be rare society if everything should move
little patience and for rule of action Pryor's
advice to man in the conduct toward his
wife:
..'Be to her faults little blind.
And to her virtues very kind "
Mrs. Harrison said the society is firmly es-
tablished and in good condition for continued
success.
II welcome you, regents aud delegates Of the
society, to this city aid to the first congress of
the Daughters OF the American Revolution,
with the hope and desire that your conference
may be one OF pleasure to yourselves, having
the promise of strength and progress for the
future"
MRS. BRECKINRrDGE's RESPONSE.
Mrs. Clifton R. Breckenridge. wife of Repre-
sentative Breckenridge Of Arkansas, responded
to the address Of welcome delivered by Mrs.
Harrison. On behalf Of the congress she
thanked the president general for the
welcome extended, and said the congress
assemblies in Washington, not only for
purposes OF business, but also to recall
historic memories that bind the members
closely together and that should perpetuate
the virtues OF the purest and best days Of the
republic. 1t is good to cultivate the spirit of
patriotism and to remember that in estab-
fishing this country Connecticut and Massa-
chusetts stood shoulder to shoulder and the
Carolinas and Massachusetts, like brothers
fought side by side.
1t is happy country and happy are the peo-
pie who have made so noble o history. Those
who best did their duty in the trying hours Of
the revolution have left the assurance that the
spirit which gave liberty and honor found its
tiers of that age.
At time when the men Of the country are
reviving early history and are united in q
spirit OF patriotism and fraternity 1t is appro-
pirate that the women should recall the ex-
amples OF their mothers and seek to foster
their virtues for the common good.
The society IL not organized to mark social
or national distinctions of caste. The blood Of
the private soldier marks the claim to patriotic
descent and measures the patriots to his coun-
try and to rosterity as nobly as that OF the gem
eral in command.
Here woman has her duty. There may be
difference Of opinion upon other points, but
when We touch the love of country love of
home and love OF God there woman. whether
1t be in trials OF war or the sweet pursuits OF
peace, 1t is properly and surely to be found.
MRS. cABELL's REPORT.
Mrs. VIM. d. Cabeli, vice president general,
presiding, then read her report. She reviewed
the objects of the organization. paying elo-
qusnt tribute to the labors Of tho society in its
IN TIM a fr,f :.
Of today the virtues which distinguished their
forefathers Of the revolution.
Mrs. Cabells report recommended the build.
ing Of national hall for the national society,
to be located in Washington, to be the property
in fee simple Of the Daughters of the Revolu-
ton It should be the finest building ever
owned by women. Marbles from Vermont and
Tennessee and GRANTEES from Massac husetts and
the yirsinias should combine for
can, designed and built BY Americans.
1t should be great hall for lectures, addresses
and general conventions Of the society, and
could be utilized q music hall to bring in a
revenue. There should be a library unsur-
passed in all branches pertaining to the records
Of the society aud containing the largest, most
complete and most reliable collection Of works
upon American history.
This building should contain also an art gal
lery for the benefit of American artists. The
Assstusaou ui8As 1uOTO omplOymeut 10 q
considerable number Of employees. and to
develop in the fields of art, literature
and historical research talents cultivated
In college. 1t is thought probable
that the government will transfer from its
crowded buildings all revolutionary relics and
records to the guardianship Of the society. As
suggested By Mrs. Harrison, . stock company
might b formed and shares issued in reason
able amounts TO create = fund with which to
commence the enterprise.
l OTHER RIPoRTs READ.
The report Of MIRA q. v. Boynsou, vice presi-
dsut general in charge Of organisation Of chap
tsrs, detailed the work Of organizing chapters
throughout tho country. One form of organi-
xatfon. national society Of which all are mem.
beers, has proved thoroughly satisfactory. The
report also recommended the establishment Of
the national home In Washington.
The reports were read Of Mrs- George II.
Shields, secretary general; MrA Ellen Hardin
walworth. corresponding secretary; Miss Eu-
genta Washington and Mrs A. Howard Clarke,
registrars general; Mrs Mcdonald, treasurer
general; Mrs. n. 8. Lockwood, historian gen.
ersl; Miss Cara Barton, surgeon general, and
Mrs.. l. 8. Hamliu, chaplain general.
The national hymn vas then sung and the
congress adjourned until tomorrow Ut 1880
Am.
The congress was sntsrtainsd 1t . reception
from 70 By Mrs. Jennings At ei2 l4th street.
oEvfcEns % f1k eocRTH.
The officers Of the National 6ocisty o. the
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