Evening star., 1898-02-25

III rev 1ofk harbor- do not know that
these records appear anywhere else. From
the state OF Maine comes the certificate
reciting the Imprisonment of VIM. Grover
and his great sufferings on board the prison
ship at Halifax"
She told of the work done by the COM
mittee and what was still further proposed
to be done.
1t was announced that the national board
of management would meet at the head
quarters of the society. 902 F street, Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock.
The congress adjourned shortly after
23O O'Clock, to meet again at ,. At the
afternoon session the following reports
were read: That of the committee Ito
memorialiZe Congress about the census of
$780, and the report of the committee on
meadow garden farms" Unfinished busi-
ness was also taken up.
PRESIDENT GENERAL CHOSEN.
Result Of BaIloiing Places Mrs. Man,
ming In Charge.
When the polls of the congress closed last
Right and the votes were counted 1t was
found that the following officers had been
chosen for the ensuing year: President gen.
eral, Mrs. Daniel Manning of Albany, ~ Y
Wee president general, in charge of organi-
zation of chapters. Mrs. Albert D. Brockett
of Virginia (re-electeD; chaplain general
Mrs Charles A. Stakely of the District of
Columbia ue-electedD: recording secretary
general, Mrs. Albert Akers of the District
of Columbia; corresponding secretary gen.
eral. Mrs. Kate Kearney Henry; registrar
general. Miss Sue Hetzel OF the District of
Columbia; Treasurer general, Mrs. Mark B.
Hatch of the District Of Columbia (re-elect-
ed); historian general. Mrs. Mary ]. Sey-
mour; assistant historian general. Mrs. Rob
ert b. Hatcher of Indiana: librarian gen.
eral. Mrs. Gertrude Bascom Darwin ire
elected; honorary president general, Mrs.
hny, x,r-fN.a sl.,,s
general, Mrs. Mary Virginia Cabei; vice
presidents general. Mrs. Alger. Mrs. Sperry
Mrs Hanna. Mrs. Shipper. Mrs. Frye. Mrs.
Jewett, Mrs. Howard. Mrs. MCGEE. Mrs.
Forsyth. Mrs. Hopes, Mrs. O'Neill. Miss
Benn:ng. Mrs. Goodloe, Mrs. Main, Mrs.
Cameron.
The election of Mrs. Manning as president
general ends a contest which had been
waged with great warmth for several
months. The election took place yesterday
evening, the session continuing from 3:5o
o'clock Until 10 o'clock last night
WheE the count had been concluded and
Miss Janet Richards, the official reader an
nounced that the tellers were ready to pro-
mulgatc the result of the balloting for
president general, intense excitement reign
ed and 1t could easily be seen that the en-
tire audience was extremely nervous Mrs
De Motto chairman of the tellers stepped
to the front of the stage, and all nois"
ceased. TIE total number of votes cast
size DtRdH. WIS necessary 10 a cnDlce.
26S. OF these votes Mrs. Rose Brackett has
received %, Mrs. Donald Mclean 10, and
Mrs. Daniel Manning 396.''
Outburst Of Applause.
The words had hardly left her lips before
there was a great outburst of applause
which made the walls ring. Handkerchiefs
waved and parasols were raised in the air.
Loud cries for Mrs. Manning could be heard
or all sides. but she had left the house for
time. She shortly returned, however. and
was received with tumultuous applause.
and with Hail to the Chief I'm the sweet
est tones of the orchestra
Mrs. Manning stepped to the front of the
stage and in well-chosen remarks thanked
the Daughters for the great honor con-
ferred upon her.
Mrs Manning is A native and resident of
Albany n. Y. but she will now take up
her residence in Washington. in order 10
properly attend TO the many duties of her
new position She is the widow of DAN
iel Manning. Secretary of the Treas
ury during Mr.. Clevelands first adminis-
tration. Among her ancestors may be
found Robert Livingston. Philip Living
ston. Colonel Peter r. Livingston. Govern
or Rip Van Dam. Filyp Peterson Schuyler.
Abraham de Peyster. Olaf Stevenson Van
Courtlandt and Colonel Peter SCHUYLER
One year ago Mrs. Manning was elected
vice president general by a most fatter-
ing vote.
The Medal Wearers.
When the balloting ceased, about $50
o'clock, and the tellers began to count the
ballot. Mrs. Stevenson. the presiding Off
Ger, announced that the chairman of the
founders medal committee, Mrs. Lindsay
would at that time make the presentations.
The recipients-Miss Desha, Mrs. Walworth
Miss Washington and Mrs. Mary Lock-
wood-were seated on the stage to the left
ladies' were to receive the real founders
medals, with three eagles on each: Mrs
Lockwood had been voted a similar medal
with the word service i'm place of found
er inscribed upon 1t. The four ladies to
whom the medals were handed received
them with appropriate speeches.
Gowns of the Founders,
How were the Founders gowned?" is
question that many would like to have
answered, especially if they were unable
to attend the great function. Miss Eu-
genia Washington wore a silver gray
taffeta, with quantities Of silk blonde lace
about the shoulders and sleeves. and a
small black velvet bonnet with garniture
of white. gray gloves.
Miss Desha's gown was slightly trained
mist gray bensaline as thick as board,
and would almost stand alone. 1t was cut
quite low with an odd garniture of white
Chiffon forming half the bodice. She wore
which depended an old medallion mina-
ture of one of her ancestors. Her hair
was arranged Ia pompadour with Prince
OF Wales plumes, and she wore white
suede gloves reaching the shoulder
Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood wore a soft sill
yer gray brocade. with garniture of cream
chiffon and old lace and a number Of the
1eweled orders that have been presented
to her.
Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth was elegant
ly gowned in black silk velvet, with front
of spangled white satin, and her pompa-
dour hair held with jeweled combs and a
white plume.
Miss Washington was presented with a
bouquet of white roses Mrs. Lockwood
had a great armful Of white carnations
tied with white ribbon sent her by ad-
mirers, Miss Desha had an armful of red
and white roses, and Mrs. Walworth's
armload was pure white roses.
Mrs. Daniel Manning was regally attired
in a moonlight satin. tucked diagonally
from throat to hem. with bodice garniture
of spangled net. and wore dainty hat to
match She was presented with a rose
garden of superb white roses, tied with
white satin ribbons.
CONVENTION NOTES.
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