The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12
In WOm0n'S Realm.

CT the Daughters OF the Revolution have asked
the board of managers of the Sons OF the
revolution and individual members thereof
for an expression of opinion upon the advisa
olllty OF the amalgamation of the Society OF
| the Daughters OF the Revolution in the state
| Of Colorado with a similar society in this
| state; now, he Ii
Resolved. That we. the board of managers
| OF the Society OF the Sons of the Revolution
| In the state of Colorado. do most respectful
ly and earnestly request the Daughters OF the
revolution TO maintain their present organiza-
ton in this state and TO decline to amalga-
mate with any similar society until such
union can. be perfected upon national basis
! And that copy hereof shall be communicated
to the Daughters OF the Revolution by our
secretary forthwith"
Not all the Colorado Daughters Of the ey-
olution agreed with this report, going so
far as 10 publicly term it childish Speak
ing of the D. A. R. patriotic and grow
ing organization. she said:
"One of the chief reasons advanced against
our joining the Daughters of the American
Revolution is the fact that We could no longer
nave the privilege of celebrating certain his
torlGal 10 @ events with the Sons OF the revolution,
IN the state OF Colorado Personally, the rea-
son seems too unimportant and sentimental
even TO consider. Is it possible that we are
10 cater SO largely 10 our own pleasure, neeos
The General Federation through its art
committee. has issued the following circular
of suggestions to subordinate organizations:
committee who shall foster the study in
the clubs Of the arts and crafts, especially
domestic architecture and decoration. The
state committee to collect books art and
photographs of masterpieces, to be circulated
among the clubs in towns remote from art
galleries and libraries The arrangement Of
an exhibition at the regular meetings, where
meritorious work by American artists and
craftsmen may be displayed The establish
ment of lecture corrSes m RI slIht
ITO City Clubs: In cities where exhibitions
OF works by American artists are held. the
annual purchase of one or more works Of
art, to be selected by a vote Of club mem
bers; the appointment OF committees TO visit
studios OF local artists and to report events
in the world. In cities where regular
exhibitions are held the cooperation Of clubs
in establishing exhibitions where local artists
and craftsmen may be represented.
ITO Country Clubs: The circulating OF art
magazines; the encouragement and develop
ment, especially in members living in iso-
lated places, OF embroidery, rug and linen
weaving. lace making. metal work and cary
ing; the src,,lation among them OF manuals
of instruction
ITO Az Clubs: The study Of the history OF
art IN connection with other matters Of con-
temporaneous human interest; the encourage
ment and elevation OF inherited art Industries,
such as the rug and basket weaving of the
aborigines; the decoration OF school rooms
by works of art; the placing municipal
boards OF artists and architects to influence
decision on the artistic merit OF plans for
proposed public buildings and monuments
the systematic disapproval Of the defaee-
ment of natural scenery by advertisements,
and combined action against purchasing
wares advertised in this offensive manner;
the urgent necessity Of cultiyating the ability
TO buy correctly by careful and systematic
selection Of articles which shall be OF good
design and harmonious IN eoloE."