The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-27

uuced the ola rate or one half Delng re-
tanned.
Tuesday evening a brilliant gather
ing filled the Opera House when
special peace iubilee celebration was
enjoyed by the ID. A. n. and by the
public at large Mrs. Manning was the
presiding officer ana conducted the eX-
ercises, which consisted of stirring adj
dresses by Mrs Roberts OF PennsylYa-
MA, who unfolded the stock of the ID.
A. r., and Hon Hillary Herbert, who
spoke of the work OF the sailor In the
war. Hon. John l.. Griniths, who spoke
most eloquently upon the achievements
or the war with Spain. AS he mentioned
name after name of the heroes OF the
war the applause was unbounded. and
at the close OF his address the star
Spangled Banner was sung by Mrs.
William j.. Wilson. accompanied by the
Artillery band. The audience rose join
ing in the chorus, and the effect may
be better imagined than described.
After Secretary Herbert's address
Miss Bradbury of Boston sang "Colum-
bia the Gem of the Ocean" The Artil-
lcry band played Stars and Stripes
Forever" ana the great audience filed
out 10 the strains OF Dixie
4 brilliant social event OF the con-
gress was the reception given the exc
cutive officers OF the national board nf
the -. a. Il. by Mrs. Russell Alger. who
Is also one of the executive board.
The reception occurred on Tuesday
afternoon and nearly all tho state were
represented Several hundred visitors
were I'm attendance. who We're welcomed
by Mrs. Ager, assisted by Mrs Daniel
Manning. the president OF the society;
Mrs. Rhodes OF Ohio, Mrs. Mcmillan.
wife of The senator from Michigan,
Mrs. Fairbanks and Mrs Tittman.
Perhaps the most enthusiastic session
Of convention week was that of We'd
nesday, when the continental Hair
project was discussed and the appeal
was made for subscriptions 10 com
plete the $4,000 fund desvred for the
commencement OF the work. In response
to the appeal over $4,000 was quickly
raised. SO that now less than $1,000 is
needed TO complete the required fund
4 beautiful feature Of the congress
was the part the children assumed in
II. Nowhere probably in the country
was the birthday of Washington cele-
brated with more enthusiasm than at
the Columbia theatre, where the chi
dren of the American Revolution had
their part In the celebration OF the day.
and wee indeed 'monarchs Of all they
surveyed"
AT tllS NlllluE ItpoiAS VI hiA' liii'Ai
meetings of the congress have not been
received. IT may be added. however.
that the action taken by the congress
OF the II. a. n. and also by the Con-
gress of Mothers and the National
Council toward Mormon Congressman
elect Roberts Of Utah was prompt and
decisive. The formal and forcefu eX-
preston OF opinion on the subject was
that his expulsion from Congress should
not be delayed.
Among our Rhode Island clubs and
their doings OF the past week the Cow
entry Womens club take precedence.
This club with its progressive and able
president, Mrs. George H. Carey, and
it's large and influential membership,
is coming moresto the fore, and we shall
not err If we assume that soon or late
the Coventry Woman's club will be-
come strong factor I'm the educational
and social development of the PawtuXet
valley.
The Martha Washington tea, which
was given by the club at odd Fellows
hall. Anthony, on February 22, was in
deed a fitting expression OF the re-
sources OF the club in the line of social
achievement, for the secretary writes:
1T was one of the most successful as
well as one OF the prettiest and quaint
est affairs in the annals OF the club, or
indeed. in the whole PawtuXet valley
The secretary continues: The club
room at Odd Fellows hall, Anthony
was literally transformed. "Old Glory
in all its splendor greeted the guests as
they entered at the lower end OF the
room. Red. white and blue was
everywhere. Bunting and small flags
were draped about the pictures and fur
niture over the platform. occupied by
the president. hung the pictures of
George and Martha Washington, "the
silent host and hostess of the occasion.
as the president aptly expressed IT.
a visitor entering the hail might cas-
lily fancy herself back in colonial days
at a genuine Martha Washington tea
marty, for the powdered hair, the caps,
The 'ltcrchiefs and indeed the whole en-
semble was so typical of the social life
Of Washingtons day that il seemed al
most real and so altogether delightful,
that the old refrain. Backward, turn
backward, O time, in thy flight sug-
gested itself TO every heart
The great ma ioritY Of the hundred or
moro ladies present were attircd in coll
onial costume. with cap aud 'kerchiet
and hair dressed and powdered ia ac-
cordancc with Martha Washington's
idea OF the fitness OF things.
Many OF the costumes were rich and
elaborate The president, Mrs. Corey
as Lady Washington. wore a gown OF
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green. the front of white satin with
elaborate pearl trimmings and old lace,
and as she moved aboutamong the la
dies She looked indeed The colonial
damC.'
Ms. Henry y. Hcydon. the efficient
chairman Of the committee. who ar
ranged the tea. was perhaps one Of the
uunintest figures OF the occasion. she
wore her pr8ndmother's wedding dress
Of white muslin with elaborate hand
embroidery. her cap and kerchicf also
hand embroidered. had formerly be-
longed 10 her great t-grandmothcr and
great aunt.
Mrs. William R. Greene Of Provi-
dencc. also one OF the tea committee.
was very bccomingly gowncd IN a pink
crepe OF colonial style with trimmings
OF black velvet. Mrs. Henry Bates
wore tasteful costume of blue tarle-
ton. Mrs. William B0dc. as q Quaker
ess. I'm her large gray bonnet and SILK
shawl. was an attractive figure. Mrs
Walter H. Nichols presented a quaint
picture I'm her mothers wedding gownot
gray silk and with her kcrchief. high
gilt comb and powdered curls suggest
cd "a young matron Of Revolutionary