New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
ID. 4. Il. RECORDS or 1890.
MRS. FLORA ADAMS DARLING TELLS AN
INTERESTING STORY OF THE
FIRST CHAPTER

The following circular from Mrs. Flora Adams
Darling tells an interesting story OF the first chap
ter Of the Daughters OF the American Revolution
which. the circular states, organized in
Washington City on October II. 1850:
Daughters Of the American Revolution. organized
at Washington city. october II. 1890. President
general, in charge Of organization, Mrs. Flora
Ts F. MIS- a r se I brown oo6s s;
Mary Desha. Mrs. Stephen J. Field and Mrs Will
Honorary Vice Presidents-Mrs. James X. Polk
Mrs Thomas A. Hendricks and Mrs. David D.
-Sisnera-Recordng. Mrs: Georgee. H
Hardin Waiworth. No. iii seyenteenth:st
l,5l4 R-st. Registrars-Genera-Mi Eugenia Wash:
ington. No. Sl3 Thrteenth-st.. and Mrs A. Howard
Barton historian general Mrs. NJ s lockwood no
$40 Iwelfth-st. chaPain,gene Mrs. T. s Hamlin
Wilson I. Gil. secretary; William G, WiniOck
d e Rev ae
lam lam d. D. Cabell. William O. McDoweli. General Mar
Gus J. Wright and Edwin d. Mead.
OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY.
The National Society of DAUGHTERS Of the A Ie
ington on October II, 1890 the anniversary of the
discovery of America by Columbus The objects OF
FrsTo peTpetuate the memory and the spirit ri
dependence. by the acquisition and protection OF
historical spots and the erection OF monuments; by
ton to the Revolution and the publication Of its re-
suits by the preservation q documents and relics lie
dictionary soldiers and patriots and by the promo
ton OF celebrations Of ali PARROTS We M
ton in his farewell address to the American people
r b eTsf IF o
thus eyeopns an nS S s PqDsd
6 na asv tho da IN ae Of citizens
Thrd-To cherish, maintain and extend the !nst.
tutons Of American freedom. foster true patriot
ism and love Of country. and 10 aid IN securing o
mankind all the blessings OF liberty.
ELIGIBILITY.
The sole requisite COR eligibility to membership
in this patriotic and National society is proven
iineal descent from ancestor who with unIaiI,
independence as recognized patriot. as soldier or
sailor civil officer In one OF the or
states from the mother Of such patrlGs prU
vided that the applicant shall be at least eighteen
years of age and Acceptable 10 the soc'e'''
APPLICATIONS AND FEES.
Initiation fee. ST. annual dues e. lie MEMBER
Ladies desiring to become members OF the Ma
ona Society Of Daughters OF the the
eral for application blanks These ph Sirecions
printed upon them. should be returned to either OF
he Registrars General who are respohsple Ioi
mem t. q ne must he sent 20 the TreasurerGeneral
who will send receipt for the same me ,I uppdtcas
Mons s w p and if accepted notification Of cleo
To- uiII he forwarded emitting the applicant 70
Iii M in the work and privileges OF the
socirty No notification of election VIII ne seus
,,,r,u Tho fee and annual dues have been pald IL
me anniication is not acceptable papers and money
will be returned.
CERTIFICATE.
An engraved certificate OF membership. when
issued will be sent to each HleHpei vi '"' ''
upon the payment or g.
CHAPTERS.
When twelve more members OF the soc n,s
chat he living In one locality. they nay orsaiMe
a chapter They may elect a presluinS oiiei
whose title will be regent and VINO VIII De ue na
co, m the National Congress or the socittH, az"
n secretary and such other officers as ma! We .e
nurod when the chapter shall nave my l,.,i
tars or more II NAV elect additional nelesate
20 Tho National Congress for each my HeI Luz
ord fraction over twenty-five. AFTER u iocai I =,
~ Nanagement shall have been estaDlshsu, al, az A..
vi vi, nt,ons Sor membership shall be passed upon ny
1nerred ca sfactory and her claims reasonapIs te
onIico,ion shall receive the indorseinent Oh .ue
sacre,ary and registrar. and be forwards" et on
~ Corresponding Secreary-General lor ii.ai 1,h
,;or nv the National Board or Manage"ri,..h. VIZ. W.
w., w.. Gun, NJ 70 A duplicate application Win one
hnif tho annual dues. amounting 10 e. SH""'" w
rotained by the local chapter
Nv order of the Board Of Management
this is the circular Mrs. Darling SENDS out III
,oco ~ the fact that Mrs. Ellen Hardin "ai"or,'
,,r,s with Miss Mary Desha and Miss Eugehia
.n,,or 10 he one of the three original found
ors ~ the first society or the Ddusht'iS vi INV
Revolution