St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-20

themselves accordingly
She also told how organizations Of
this kind begun, quoting from the
Overland Monthly of last October an
article to this effect. 1t all came about
through a letter written to the Alta
Californian of June &C. 1876. by an un-
known woman, who wanted to be one
to ride in a wagon bearing one grand
daughter or grandson of the Revolu-
tlon from each state in the procession
or the centennial celebration. The idea
was carried out, and from this started
the Sons of Revolution as like insttu-
tions.
Mrs. Ell Torrance gave a most eX-
cellent paper, urging the women of to-
day to practical patriotism by patron
izing home industries and keeping Am
erican gold in America.
Mrs. d. K. Noyes read the plea writ
ten by Mrs. T. V. White, chairman
of the monument committee for the
memory of the heroes of the prison
ships of the revolution. The school
children gave some charming songs
led by Prof. Congdon.
Rev. III. z. Nichols address was of
humorous nature, and was well Civ
en- and well received The children of
the revolution were ushered in by the
president, Mrs. w. E, Foster and
marched about the church with flags
waving. AIMING IneHl, IN the arms
OF its mother, was Baby Esther Null
len Fosdick, the youngest Daughter of
the American Revolution in St Paul
Mrs. Foster made a brief address,
announcing the name of the new chap
ter of children as the Reuben Maltby
chapter
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Mcdonald was
presented with the national souvenir
spoon by Mrs. Newport, and made a
short address.
There was motion to present Hon.
Albert Edgerton, organizer of the ST.
Paul society, who now is very ill, with
one OF these spoons, and also Mrs
Francis Goodrich, of Minneapolis.
Both motions We're carried.
Mrs. Newport introduced Gen. John
H. Brooke, who made a feeling ad-
oress. Inc oenediction was pro-
nounced by DR.. Nichols
Mrs. Rukard Hurd is seriously ill at Sara
toga.
St Luke's guild of st. Johns church met
yesterday morning in the guild ROOM
Mrs. Chester C. Higbee, of East Ninth
s, street, receives informally Saturday for Miss
Evans, of Northield.
Mrs, John Paul Egbert gave a reception
yesterday at her home on Dayton avenue.
The Women's Foreign Missionary society
OF First M. E. church will give a supper
this evening in the parlors of the church.
Mrs. ]. A. Swenson, of Marshall avenue
entertained the Six-Hand Euchre club last
evening.
The Ladies' Sewing circle of Woodland Park
church will meet today.
Lieut.. Kray entertained dinner party at
trU nI,1h
ing.
Mrs. Maurice Edwards entertains the wom-
ems Foreign Missionary society of DAYTON
Avenue church this afternoon.
Mrs. Al Mayer, of Dayton avenue, gave a
dinner last evening.
The annual meeting of the Church society
OF House of Hope will be held April IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Read gave din
ner of eight covers last evening for Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Bigelow Jr., at IA Floral street.
The gentlemen of Dayton Avenue Presby-
terian church announce a novel entertain
ment, under the auspices of the Ladies' as
sociation for this evening. The invitations
say: This is the last chance they will have
for eight years to asert their rights. and
they will accordingly assume the duties US
ually placed upon the ladies, who they ex-
pect will invite all their friends of the stern
er sex and provide. them with suitable escorts
and chaperons. Dayton avenue expects every
woman to do her duty. All proposals must
be submitted in writing. The right to reject
all offers is reserved.
"Phorty Phunny Phellows" gave a dancing
party at Lifts hall last evening. The fol-
lowing were present: Miss Ames Fanny
Dampier. Mattocks Dampier, Read. Allison
Tomlinson. Smith. Bridert. J. Baker, Baker
Lohlker, Tompkins, Burnett. McWilliam, Nc
MILAN. Bassett, Gardner Van Dusen, Pru-
den, Whitreck, Norwal. Kipp. Gardner; Mes
DANES Dysinger Robinson, Patrick, Boysen
Messrs. Ralph Allison, A. E. Breidert, c.
Brand, H. c. Boyesen, Guy Bassett H. L.
Darrow. S. D. Dysinger. LIE Roy Fogle, c. E.
Field, G. F. Forsell, j. W. Finehout, A. P.
Guy, Benjamin Gorham, J. P. Keller, W. A.
Keller, W. A. Lohlker, Eugene Lovejoy, M
S. Mead ]. +. Meyer, F. r. Mcmillan, G.
A. Morton, ]. McMahan, G. w. Norqust
Thomas Pringle. Edward A. Patrick, A. c.
Stern, J. H. Selech, George F. Stanchheld
L. A. Straight w. F. Whelams, F. 2. Ward
Robert Wilson, S. A. Walker.