New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-03
d. r. AND y. A. r.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO AMERI-
CAN PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES.

The question Is often asked. What is the differ
ence between the Daughters of the Revolution
ard the Daughters Of the American Revoiuuon'
the object and aims OF the two societies being APP
parently the same.
The main difference between them is the question
OF membership on collateral claims The d. X IN
sist that a member must have had a direct an
cestor such as grandfather or great-grandfather.
in Revolutionary service In some degree while the
.. A. r. in the early days OF organization admit
ted members who descended from the
mother OF n patriot" thus recognizing collateral
claims d. r. applicants for membership are re.
qured make affidavit as 10 their direct Ine 60, OF
descent from Revolutionary patriots, ana mus give
documentary proof Of the services OF such anoes
Another point OF difference is in form OF govern
plan Of the United States Government. comprising
State societies and local chapters The local cnap-
ters are under the supervision Of the state socie-
ties and the latter their turn are subject TO the
authority OF the General Board , ,
their chapters are governed directly by National
Board at Washington. which concentrates IN itselt
all authority
The annual convention Of the Daughters OF tho
Revolution will be held at the Hotel stratford.
Philadelphia on April 81 While the actual date
OF the business session is Monday. April "a. the
meeting will extend the entire week. begin
ming on Sunday. the ODD with special service for
the Daughters at Christ Church.
This special service will be also attended by the
Colonial Danes Sons OF the Revolution. Society OF
Colonial Wars and Society OF Mayfower Descend
ants on Tuesday at ?. m. the General Society
will give breakfast TO the delegates at the Hotter
STAFFORD on Wednesday there Is to be an ex-
curson to Valley Forge and a reception In the
evening by the Pennsylvania Society:
The remaining days Of the week Will be taken UP
by series OF interesting excursions. very large
attendance is expected and special rates are being
arranged for over the various railroads FOR the
benefit OF delegates and visitors
The $50 prizes offered by the General Society
Daughters OF the Revolution for the best essay
from the Junior classes OF the womens colleges
upon an historical topic connected with the War
OF the Revolution are being competed for by Vas.
sar Bryn Mawr Barnard. Radclin University OF
Cincinnati Womens College OF Baltimore, and
Ann Arbo..
The General Society Daughters OF the Revolution
has donated $50 to the Prison Ship Martyrs Monu-
ment Association Of the United States
The Maryland Society Daughters OF the Revou-
ton has recently placed tablet upon the Charles
Carroll mansion. No. 500 East Lombard-st, Balti-
more. commemorate It's former owner Charie'
Carroll. OF Carrollton one OF the signers OF the
Declare ton OF independence.
The General Society Daughters OF the Revolution
has been Obliged by the rapid growth Of the so
clety 10 secure more commodious room for head
quarters Two rooms have been secured in the
/ PRESBYTERIAN Building. No. 156 Fifth-ave, New
York They are fitted with panelled oak and in
! colors Of the society. The open every
day except holidays and Sundays. from 10 a. m
until p. m. when all interested In the society OF
its work welcome
Gifts or loans Of revolutionary relics are earnest
~ solicited for exhibition the rooms. where thu
/ best Of care will be taken OF them.