St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-10-16

~ NAoeouShusStls Sldlc COHVcn-
ton OF the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution was held in Faneuil
hall, Boston, upon Sept. 23d. The
morning session was a business one,
but the afternoon meeting was pub
lie and proved very interesting
occasion. There were delegations
from the % D. A. X. in the state, as
well as a large company of friends
from outside. Much enthusiasm pre-
vailed, and an earnest desire was
expressed that Massachusetts
should not allow the state OF
Connecticut to carry off the honors
another year, for having added the
greatest number of chapters during
the year. Madam Anna Won
Rydingsvard, the state regent being
absent, Miss Laura W. Fowler, the
regent of the "Old South" chapter,
presided. After music and an open
ing prayer by Rev. E. A. Horton,
Col. Henry A. Thomas (who repre-
scented acting Gov. Velocity, made
the opening address. He felt it a
great pleasure to represent the
governor in voicing the feelings of
the state, especially in old Faneuil
hall. The Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution are patriotic and
they have a mission worthy of the
best minds and efforts. In a repub.
lie like this, he said, where the people
are the rulers, we need milestones OF
liberty to guide the state and
nation. We almost hear Webster's
voice ringing through these halls,
expounding the meaning of the con-
stitution. Our schools are teaching
patriotism and love OF the flag; the
spirit that this society today repre-
sents will be factor for 1896. He
quoted Gladstone's tribute to Wash
ington, if confronted by pedestals of
varying size, with statues upon
them, representing nobility Of char
acter, he would place Washington
up0n the highest. Abraham Lincoln
was ridicued by the English aris-
tocracy and the press, but he was
known and beloved by the American
people. Sincerity and patriotism
are the strongest characteristics OF
American citizenship. Massachu-
setts has always stood for educa-
ton, religion, country aud God,
Hon. Gamaiel Bradford, a lineal
descendant of the MayAower
governor, and representing that
society followed with brief remarks.
Col. Henry Walker, the commander
of the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery company, realized that the
formation of so many patriotic
societies was a significant fact. So
many of the emigrants coming to
this country are poor, illiterate and
think liberty means license. 1t is the
duty of these societies to try to
assmilate them, work of educa-
ton. When Queen Victoria held out
her hand to the Artillery Co., on
their recent visit to England, she did
more to preserve friendliness and
peace than all the diplomats could
do together. Hon. Winslow Warren,
president of the society of the Cincin-
natl, said, we represent a country
bought with blood and suffering.
Our guide is the experience OF the
past; we are all co-workers for the
same end aud purpose, and 1T is our
duty to keep in mind the principles
of the fathers. Our responsibility
increases with our increase IN num-
bers. Hon. Edwin l.. Barrett, the
state president of the Sons OF the
American Revolution, endorsed the
work of the Daughters as well as
Hon. Clement K. Fay, state presl
dent. of the Sons of the Revolution
Mrs. Evelyn F. Masary, natlona
vice-pfesident OF the d. A. r., made g
most eloquent address, earnestly
desiring that the two societies, the
D. X. and the D. A. r., whose enc
and object were the same, shoult
unite. Mrs. H. M. Lothrop, presI
dent of the Children's society, made
a few remarks, and an origna
poem, 1.-THE Liberty Bell" wa
recited by Mrs. Howes. Rev. DR.
Anglers, of Concord, reused the audi
ence to white heat of enthusiasm
bv his patriotic speech. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes said, "S4, | am young
IS, | am young" but he, DR.. Angler
could say, $50, l am young An'
his voice walked up the echoes in tn
A.. hoIl hill