The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-07

In celebration of the Hath anniversary
of the birth of Nathan Hale members of
the Nathan Hale chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution. and large
number of invited guests gathered at the
home of Mrs. Stewart L. Moore, on Holly
avenue, yesterday afternoon to enjoy a
musical and literary programme of unus-
ual merit.
Mrs. Hascal R. Brill, the chapters
regent, presided.
Miss Florence Marian Pace sang several
selections and Miss Hughson and Miss
Lillian Moore played.
The historians annual report was read
by Mrs. d. s. Elliott. 1t showed that dur
ing the year just past eight new members
have joined the chapter, Miss Edith Brill,
Mrs. Susan c. Grier, Mrs. John Knuppe,
Mrs. Isaac K. Kerr, Mrs. Benjamin ].
Shipman, Mrs. Daniel Sperry, Mrs. So
phia G. Westphal and Mrs. Caroline E.
tombstone. This makes fifty-three men,
bers now belonging to the chapter. The
resignation of Mrs. w. p. Bissell was re-
ported The report also showed that
there have been nine regular and eight
board meetings held during the year. A
life membership in the society for the
gether with the insignia, was purchased
and presented by the chapter to the re-
gent, Mrs. Brill. During the year the
memorial fund" for the erection of a
suitable memorial to Nathan Hale has
been increased to $2S51. In literary work
the chapter during the winter has fol-
lowed the settlement of the early colonies
and the French in America. Six papers
have been read and placed in the chap
ter's archives.
The following contributions have been
made during the year: One new lineage
book, making a total of seven volumes
published to date, all of which are in the
library; presentation by Mrs. Green, re-
gent of the Knickerbocker chapter Of
New York city, of a piece of wood from
the school house at East Haddam, where
Nathan Hale taught; presentation by
Mrs. ]. E. McWilliams of a knob from q
bureau formerly. belonging to her great
great grandfather, who server four years
in the Revolution: also autograph of Hob
son and book, 1.-The Biograph of Van
Buren," printed in 1885, picked up in a.
pile of rubbish in the old Polk mansion
Mrs. James S. Bryant presented the
chapter with a piece of coat lapel of Col
Thomas Crawford, brave and distin-
guiShed officer of the Revolution The
Ladies Hermitage Association of Ten
nessee presented the badge which serves
as their insignia.
The report closed with sketch of the
life of Nathan Hale.
Mrs. A. T. Hall read an Interesting pa-
per on North America" illustrating It
with maps.
Mrs. D. s. B. Johnston, In a bright pa
per, sketched briefly the history of the
thirteen original colonies. After the pro-
gramme Mrs. Moore, the hostess, held an
Informal reception. She was assisted by
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Sanborn.
The rooms were decorated with tiny
American flags, and in the dining room,
where Ices and cake were served the dec
orations were entirely in green
The wedding of Miss Alice May Nugent.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Nugent.
and Mr.. Joseph M. Clarkin was soIem-
| niZed yesterday morning at o'clock at
| st. Luke'S church, Rev. Father McNultv
officiating. Miss Mae Igel, Of Mankato.
was bridesmaid, and John Clarkin,
! brother of the groom, was best man.
| The bride wore her travelling gown of
| blue lightweight broadcloth with SHRED
| yoke of Paris muslin. She wore a hat
to match and carried a prayerbook Az
| ter the wedding ceremony breakfast wa g
served the bridal party at the brides
home on Hague avenue. From to 6
In the afternoon and from to 10 in the
| evening a reception was held. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nugent were assisted by Miss Bass
ford and Miss Lizzie Nugent. The
rooms were decorated with palms and