Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-22


discussing the question of How to enter
tain properly without becoming a misan-
thrope." or Should pink tea be given
whan that color does not match the intend
ed hostess complexion?'' 1t finally ended in
the president general appointing one of the
delegates TO walk up and down the aisle to
see that no talking was INDUCED in during
the session.
Mrs. Nash of Washington arose and
wanted the matter of the first vice prssi-
dency brought up. This was left over last
night 1t being agreed that it should be
brought up this morning at II o'clock. The
matter was submitted to q rising vote as to
whether it should be taken III, just then by
the delegates or not, and it was apparent
ly defeated. Mrs. Avery of Ohio offered
resolution at this time, which was read. 1t
was that the national officers b. allowed to
take their seats on the stage at once, and
that the honorary and tx-oftlcers of the
congress be invited to the lower boxes. The
resolution was put to a vote and adopted.
Just after this one of the delegates arose
and said she thought the original motion
In regard to the standard snoull be post
poned while.
Matter Had Been Disposed or.
Il beg pardon" said Mrs. Stevenson, who
had not caught the drift CT the delegates
remarks. She expressed surprise when she
finally understood 1t. and stated that she
thought all the delegates were aware of the
fact that the matter had been disposed of
some time before. Strange to saw this lit
tie occurrence seemed TO create little
amusement among the delegates, as if they
100 mad been in great doubt as to whether
the matter had been settled or not. 1t was
nnalW settled satisfactorily. however, when
Mrs Stevenson raped with her savel.
1t was here stated that announcements
would be in order.
The following telegram addressed tn tine
presi1ent general of the congress, was re-
celved from the Arkansas Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution.
AZ I.,I
society, Sons of the American Revolution
celebrating Washington's birthday SENDS
greeting. This was signed by Fay Hemp
stead, secretary. 1t was agreed to send a
Rock. 49,
The announcement was made that there
would be meeting of the Iowa delegation
10 elect Il state regent at the Ebbitt House
this afternoon at 40.
Inc virginia delegation extended an inyi-
tauon 10 the congress to meet Mrs. Steven
son Friday afternoon, from ) to O'Clock
at the rooms of the Woman's Clubs no
/ street.
communication was read from the ma
tlonal flower congress, Asheville, n. c., in
regard to the selection of a national flower
for the country.
Another announcement was that Mrs
senator Platt Mrs Senator Hawley, Mrs.
HILL Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Henry and Mrs
Russell would receive the Connecticut dele
gates and their friends at the Arlington
Thursday afternoon from to 6. The fol-
lowing names were read as being added to
the committee on prison ship lists Mrs.
c. c. Foster of Indianapolis and Mrs E. G.
Hull OF Washington.
Unfinished Business.
TIL. matter which was left over from last
night, and was to have been brought up NJ
II O'Clock this morning, finally was admit
ted This was a motion of Mrs. Wake.
that hereafter the discrimination now ex-
listing between the first vice president of
the congress and the nineteen other vice
presidents Shall cease and that the title
hrst vice president be dropped. The OK
planation was made that there are twenty
vice presidents provided for by The consti-
tuition, and giving distinction 20 the first
vice president which the others could not
have, was Objectionable to some of the
members 1t was said they would Ike to
see all of the vice presidents known only
as vice president.
Their considerable discussion on this
point. 1t seemed to be regarded by a ma
jorty of the delegates that nothing should
be done which would tend to detract from
the position of Mrs. Rose Bracket, the
first vice president. who is regarded as one
of the most estimable ladies'. the most low
able and best beloved of all the officers
Some of the delegates seemed so fearful
that it would be painful to Mrs Bracket
to leave this matter acted upon. although
she had made no protest whatever. that
they rose on the floor and stated that it
against and not the officer.
After considerable discussion 1t was
voted to abolish the office of first vice pres
ident general.
Banquet PrOvOkes Discussion.
The matter of the reception at the Ar
lngton tonight caused another discussion
which promised to be long continued and
severe. Some of the delegates wanted all
of the daughters to have the privilege of
Of ripn to
that this would not be possible and mo-
ton was passed that only those having
white tickets could be admitted. This APP
peared to develop considerable acrimony
among the delegates
An invitation WAS read from the Presi-
dent to meet him at the White House
Thursday al l o'clock. After a fashlight
picture of the stage had been taken the
morning session adjourned This was after
l o'clock.
eral of the society, which was submitted,
showed that the total assets February of
this year amounted to S3So3n.44, while for
February s. 1897, they were $2541G.ll, an
increase of Sl2Gi4.33 over last year.
Progress OF the Work.
Mrs. Albert ID. Brockett, vice president in
charge OF organization, reported that the
work in the west was growing rapidly. The
chapter in Honolulu is increasing steadily,
named Aloha" A chapter in the City of
Mexico is now projected. Mrs. Brockett
has written 800 letters during the year.
There are ga chapter regents and 42O
formed chapters, an increase of "A since
last year she reports the ancestors and
members catalogue UP to date.
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main, recording
secretary general, reported that siXty-tive
charters have been issued. The old charter
plate having worn out new one was Or
deIed. 1t contains medallion portraits Of
both the mother and wife of Washington.
Connecticut is the banner state in member
ship. New York is ahead on formation of
rev chapters, having formed ten in the
past year. For the first time the ID. A. X.
issued commissions to its officers last year.
They numbered 17s.
The report of Mrs. Jane Seymour. regis
trar general, was full of interest. She has
verified the papers of $3.50 applicants dur
ing the year. OF this number, sixty-five
have been zeal daughters of revolutionary
soldiers" The whole number of real
daughters Is now 26S. AT the October
meeting of the board Mrs. Seymour pre-
scented the names of ten real daughters.
The sum of their united ages was 921
years; their average age was ninety-one
years. One of the real daughters, Miss
Mary Spooner, a member of Ruth Hart
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