Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

sNuo VI oui soclety. ana is Tor sale in all
news stands where the standard mara-
zines are found. Each subscription OBJ
chapter fund S"-
The Union of d. r. 4 d. A. r. was
Thoroughly discussed and while the for
mer onered many conditions under which
they would enter none were accepted Nv
our society and 1t was decided they must
enter individually like new members. AS
they number several thousand, our soci-
ETY., especially in Massachusetts and New
York, Will substantially gain by such a
union as well as avoid the confusion that
comes of two similar societies. The peti-
ton to Congress made last year by our
society to declare the Star Spangled
Banner" our national song, has passed
islative business in this last session. me
bill could not be brought up in the House
but it's success il a foregone conclusion
1t is the only song which claims to be
a national song which really embodies a
history that OF the failure of the British
to pull down our flag. although they
boosted that they would do it at the bat
tie of North Pine in 1914. If YOU have no.
ticed. here and there mention is made of
its being quite customary already to play
this air at the close of public entertain
ments throughout the country.
The question of a banner for our soci-
ETY. was discussed. a banner to be used
on historic buildings and property owned
and preserved by this society A beauti-
full one was displayed by the Pennsyl-
wanna state regent, to be used by the
Philadelphia chapter who have restored
Independence hall at an expense of over
$1,000.
The subject of the National University
along with general discussion for the
future good of the society was INDUCED
in. This project was recommended by
Washington and in his will he left a sum
of money which if it had been properly
taken care of by those under whose direc-
ton it was left. would amount to nearly
S. 900. 900 now, so we feel the courts and
people of the United States are in honor
bound to aid in establishing this univer-
sity. AS one of our main objects is edu-
cation and diffusion of knowledge, the
work is in direct line. Lack of space pre-
cludes my entering into this subject at
length.
l may mention incidentally the many
delightful social courtesies that were
offered us and mutually extended by the
different state delegations. Mrs. Steven
son gave one large reception. Mrs. Dick
ems of the navy. and Mrs. Ballinger of
handsome teas, besides lawn
parties and the handsome receptions
given by the New York. Pennsylvania,
Connecticut. Iowa and many other state
but our time is all too short
and it is impossible for any one body to
be omnipresent.
I will close my report with reference to
what l consider the most attractive and
feature of our congress. The
one-half of Washington's Birthday given
to the order OF exercises of the National
Society of the Children of the American
The infant society. little
over year old. was planned and founded
by it's president. Mrs. Lothrop of Con-
necticut, one of our prominent and en-
thusiaStic Daughters from the banner
state. 1t has grown and spread its cheer
full influence with the rapidity of light, |
and it was an inspiring sight to see chill
dren from years to 16 gracefully ascend
the stage. face a crowded theatre and in
distinct and well-given words salute the
flag and deliver an address or greeting
to our congress from the chapters they |
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Senator Frye from our State. made the |
address of the day. and a very patriotic.
excellent one it was. An address of well |
come was given by Mrs. Daniel Lothrop. |
which response was offered by Mrs. Jo- |
seph Cabell Breckenridge, director of the |
District of Columbia. A Continental
march. Flag drill. Figure drill and song |
bia," presented by different chapters. and |
the Patriotic alphabet, each child carry |
ing a letter mounted on a slender pole |
names and sentences in our |
history.
This society held it's regular sessions in |
a church near by. and / regret that
could not have given more time in attend |
ance. The children were given every at
tention, being taken about Washington |
and shown all points of historic interest |
A grand field day was held at Mt. YER |
non, Washington's beautiful home on the
Potomac. A reception was given by the |
national officers, and the children. in |
stead of the Daughters this year were |
received by Mrs. Cleveland, her last week |
in the White House.
Some of the Daughters made special
request and We're received too by Mrs |
Cleveland. but no large reception such as
she has heretofore rendered was given. |
We were very glad to waive the atten-
ton in favor of the children. Their soci- |
ETY. Song is "Our Flag of Liberty" adopt |
ciety as final feature of every meeting. |
| may here say that the State director |
for the Children's Society in Maine urged
me to undertake the organization OF
Feeling / had enough to do. | have tried
to find a Daughter who would undertake
the work. but failing to do So l now
agree to do what l can in the work ana
hope all girls and boys who have claims
may Join. l believe many parents who |
do not care to become members of such |
societies themselves will be glad to see
their children interested and active. VINO
can measure the good of PATRIOTISM ana
regard for duty as citizen IN tne rlslnS
and who can fOretell the pos
sible necessity for such training in this
menaced by the evils of foreign |
influx of every kind?
Fearing to make my report TOO long
for my patient hearers. VIII close WIN
this synopsis of what proved of interest
to an concerned, and now that Massa-
chusetts has finally awakened to her rlch |
historic associations. sending numerous
and able delegation to Congress TINS year,
7 have every faith and wish that Maine |
NAV follow in her footsteps. Now that
the work of our society in the State is
fairly under way. let us be wiling 10
work and / prophesy a rich reward.
Respectfully submitted.