Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-17
srATE CONvOCATION.

 of the American Revolu- ton at the Church of she Hcdeemer | A Highly Interesting Meeting | , Two Hundred and Fifty Delegates | Present-Ladies From All Parts of | Connecticut. The first state convocation of the Con- l necticut Daughters of the American Revo- lution was held in this city yesterday at the Church of the Redeemer. Two hun dred and fifty delegates were present from twenty three chapters, representing mem bership of about 700 in this state. A gen. eral invitation was extended to all mem bers of the societies and they were enter tained by the Mary Clap Wooster chapter of this city.
 In the forenoon business meeting was held, at which Mrs. Noble of Norwalk pre- sided and Mrs. Buckley of Southport was secretary. After tho business had been disposed of there were discussions of the society's affairs by various ladies present.
 At 1 o'clock the visiting delegates sat down to an elaborate collation. served by the Wooster chapter. The dining room was finely decorated in the national colors and with flowers by Miss Sheldon of this city, who decorated one of the rooms of the woman's building at the worlds fair at Chicago.
 A beautiful badge was presented to Mrs. Keim, ,-the state regent of Connecticut, by the state societies as token of apprecia- ton.
 At 8 o'clock an elaborate program was rendered az follows:
 Music-etar-SpangledB Banner. May in the Revolution. n............ Miss Hitchcock Gseeting MI s 9,no,,,t, Coppecticut in the Revolution. Mrs. staynor Original Foem: ..................'n nirs Nswcomoe 4aeai mns: NHole Music-America.
 > In the address of greeting by Mrs. Ksim | the present condition of the socitey was reviewed and the members were congratu- | lated on the fine condition of affairs. The | speaker mentioned her visit to Mrs. Benja- min Harrison while that lady was president | of the national! society.
 In speaking of the national society Mrs. Walworth said that the present member ship in the United States is about $, ,O00. of which nearly one-ffth are in Connecticut.
 The parts of the program were all well delivered and called forth frequent hearty | applause.
 At the completion of the program s message of greeting and good wishes fo, the society was dispatched to the president l general and several messages were received from prominent members regretting theil inability to be present.
 Among those present were Mrs. Filler Harding Walworth of Washington, D. O. who is on the national board of govern ment of the society; Mrs. Schuyler Hamilton. New York; Mrs. Donald Mo Lean, New York; Miss Susan Clark M,ddletown; Mrs. Socum, Grotop; Mrs Ho!comb, Hartford; Mrs. A. P. Hall, Meri den; Mrs T. W. Kellogg, Waterbury; Mrs A. J. Perkins, Norwich; Mrs. H. W. Wild man, Danbury; MrsaEarah M Stiles, Mid dletown; Mrs. N. A. Whalen, Mystic; Mrs J. E. Sseley, Bridgeport; Mrs. Allid Louise Booth, Ansonia; Mrs. Charles P Croft, Simsbury; Miss Helen M. Avery New London. and the following from Nor walk: Mrs. E. J. Hill, Mrs. T. K. Noble Mrs. Samuel Dssksm. Mrs. James L Stevens, Mrs. George B. St. John, Mrs. J G. Gregory, MT. M. H. Parsons, Mrs. o. A Qaintard, Mrs. Russell Frost, Mrs. Robsr Van Buren. Mrs. Andrew Thompson, Mrs John H. Ferris, Mrs. Frederick Belde, and Mrs. G. Willis White, Miss Doth Stone Pinneo, Miss Clara Naples and Mis- Angie Scott.
 Mrs. James Strannahan, a very promi nent member, was expected but was unabl to be present.
 This meeting was called to formulat plans and prepare the way for g nations convention, which will be held soon il Washington.
 The Wooster chapter of this city, whic entertained the visitors, includes abou sixty five members, with Miss Emily Gerry ss regent, who is a daughter of E bridge Gerry, one of the signers of tn Declaration of Independence. Mrs. Morri F. Tyler, vice president; Mrs. Williar ceebe, treasurer; Mrs. E. H. Jenkins, see retsry; Mrs E. O. Bsecher, recording set retary; Mrs. George F. Newcomb, registrar Mrs. T. ". T. Curtiss, historian. A fine original poem was read by Mrs Newcomb, which will be found upon th fourth page.