New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-29
MRS. f. P. STEERS HONORED
THE RETIRING OFFICERS OF THE D. RI,
PRESENT HER WITH AN EX-
PENSIVE GIFT.
MRS. HANS s BEATTIE SERVES AN ELABORATE
LUNCHEON AND MAKES THE PREsENTA-
TfoN sPEECH-MANY EMPIRES
sloNs or REGARD.

sloNs or REGARD.
The old officers and Board Of the New-fork State
Society OF the Daughters of the Revolution enjoyed
a most delightful luncheon and entertainment yes
terday at the home Of Mrs. Hans 8 Beatte. NO.
2072 Fifth-ave. The house was tastefully draped
with American flags. these patriotic insignia being
tho only house decoration.
The guests passed under canopy az flags into
the drawng-room. where they waited until all
were assembled for the important feature OF the
afternoon. Just what this feature was to be Few
suspected. for Mrs. Bcatte had issued her invita-
lions and secured accepiances without divuginS
the special occasion thereof The surprise lent an
additional charm to the event.
Those interested In the affairs Of the Daughters
81 the Revolution will remember that recently Mrs.
Edward Paulet Steers resigned her position, which
she had held for several years, as regent OF the
society. At meeting shortly after when her
resignation was reluctantly accel ted. 1t was re-
solved to express the appreciation OF the society
for her interest and efforts In building UP the So
cety, during tho first four years Of its existence
by presenting her with Il suitably ergrossed en-
bCdlment Of these sentiments OF course. this was
known 10 all present but Mrs. Steers did not sus-
poct that there was any connection between the
entertainment to which she was invited ana TINS
particular resolution neither did she know tina;
the women had taken the matter UP in their own
way and carried out the resolution with a degree
Of perfection and beauty o. which Mrs Steers had
suspicion
When all we're assembled. Mrs. Beatte rose and,
addressing Mrs. Steers presented her with hand
some album, saying
Mrs. Steers. the time has arrived when | can
crafty your curiosity to know why have invited
these ladies to lunch with me at this season OF
the year. when my house is dismantled for the
season and many members Of Board have left
town for the summer.
you VIII recall the fact that a; a meeting Of the
Board OF Managers OF the State Society. hell AZ your
house April &C. resolutions Of regret az your resgna-
tion as regent passed and l. as secretary was
instructed TO have them engrossed and presented
10 you
Through the generosity OF these ladies' and the
uberality Of the gentlemen who did the work, l am
able T. present 10 you as beautiful a specimen OF
illumination and engraving as will be found in the
United States
THE laurel wreath on the first page is n symbol
of the honor 20 which we feel you are entitled ior
YOUR untring work for society. Our love ana
affection are as permanent as the veUum on when
our sentiments toward you are Inscribed, and our
recollection Of our intercourse with you will be as
bright as the gold out of which the initials OF your
name are cut
VIII you accept them with our love-"
MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF WORK.
The album Was made by Ames & Robinson, No
c02 Broadway. and IS one of the finest pieces OF
work that has ever been done by this hfm' Inc
wording is displayed five pages Of vellum ana Is
richly Illuminated in coors TO agree with the badge
and pin Of the society. which form a special feature
in the album The leading Initial letter is emilia
zoned in q mos. delicate and effective way Inc
laurel wreath Is introduced an appropriate SYM
Dol The illumination t. somewhat after the missa
order q style that introduced in the early days
by the monks The leaves or pages are inclosed in
d. royal I'D Lcvdut leather cover. This cover Is
lined with cream Wdtcred silk; on the outside. cut
in gold is tnc script monosram "A. NJ
Mrs. Steers impressed by this unexpected
expression OF gard thai she gave IN reply simply
| an eloquent Thank YOU. ,,s,.... ,,,or. NAV,
At the Close OF the speech foidlns-doors were
opened and the guests passed under another arcn
of flags into the dining ROOM: where an elaborate
course luncheon was served ne tdpie utrol I
were cornnowers and yellow daisies, representing
the coors Of ne soclety-Dl9e ana pun:
were drunk TO Washington and an ms descehdiuts
In answer to a call from the hostess. one or tht
women present addressed Mrs Steers with the fol
Her to your good and noble deeds. but never
Wen sing about your happy DAYS, but not about
You w.rc not made TO weep and wall. and wher
when happiness is standing by, may you know
Mrs Steers replied by drinking TO tho long life
ana contcntment OF an present. e..nnor ,,.,s Fur
nlsned ny iIsi lin rat 6er EFF out of the
showing his sympathy with the interests OF M M
patriotic mother he had pCgst% niS lau H.
selected work table made after the pattern Oh
Martha Washington's work-table. ana TINS ne pre-,
sarted in a manner worthy of the little aristocra
that ne is . o,,,
tt,,.i,r One a distance The old officers anC
board in whose honor the luncheon was given are
Nrs Edward Paulet steers, Mrs. MontSomef!
Srhuvlc~ Mrs John I. Berry. Miss Sarah NJ West
brook Mrs. John 9. Truax; Miss Mary A. PhlIPs
n1is1oriaul Mrs Francis T.. Doughty ulprarlanl
MIS- X J. c. Caryiile curator, Mrs. John II
Washburn Mrs. Ashbel f. Fitch. Mrs. charles W
Davrnn Mrs Emmett Il. Ocott Mrs. Joseph d!
Bam .U Mrs Charles F. stone, Mrs Samuel
maxwell. Mrs Townsend c. Va Peltl MISS r.. =
Taroina' swords Mrs Henry l.. Sanford Mrs
Abraham steers and Mrs De Volney Everett
Mrs Rcattic wore black silk with point lace an,
IT, Mrs Steers was handsome in a rich gown OF
irocadcd back silk. - ..,,,., With ,
ON leaving each guest was presented with
IN, IN t,,,i~f or corn flowers and daisies. The SOU
vrHirs werc Nttle ice cream boxes, which We're .
,,,5,. a., rod white and blue ornamented with tiny
49, a hatchet and bunch of cherries tied witt
the patriotic ribbon
THE DAYS GOSSIP.