Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-13
pAUo aTpRs OF THE REVOLUTION.
The Report of the Histor'H" OF "'e
BrattIeborO Chapter ON the WORK OF
an Eventual Year.

The Report OF the Historian OF the
Rrat,Ieboro Chapter on the Work OF
an Eventual Year.
AT the annual meeting of the Brattle-
boro chapter of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution the historian, MISS
Susan e. Clark, gave an interesting report
of the past year which, in many ways, mas
been notable one for the chapter. Inc
membership increased steadily, ~ new
names having been added. The social
events were successful. The chapter was
exceedingly fortunate In securing Princlpal
TX. Whitaker TO deliver series oil lec-
lures on American history. AD important
meeting was held Jan. 20 at the home OF
Mrs. G. f. r. JENNIE, when Geo. A. Hines
read a paper on the WESTMINSTER M as
sacre," after which DR.. Holton, in behali
of the Sons of the American Revolution,
presented the chapter with beauolIul
gavel made from wood from the old court
house where William French was snot
March ID, IT'S.
A memorable meeting of the year was
the reception to the chapter given by the
regent, Mrs. j. j. Estey, at her home on
the 18th of April. At this meeting Mrs.
Estey gave a very interesting report OF the
meeting of the "Continental Congress" IN
Washington, which she attended as a del
egate. The sounds of the coming conflict
with Spain were then already in the air.
and it was at this meeting that the idea OF
the Soldiers Aid society was conceived.
When, few days later, meeting OF the
women of the town was called TO organize
this society the chapter regent and secre-
tary were made the president and secretary
of the society, and from that time on
through the months of the eventful sum
mer the patriotism of the chapter was eX-
emplied in various practical activities In
our country's cause through the medium OF
the larger Soldiers Aid society projected
by it, The memory of the specific work
accomplished by it is still fresh in the
minds of all.
Other events OF special enjoyment were
/ the sewing meeting held at Central Park,
| Vernon, when much good work was done
| in behalf of the soldiers, and the reception
at the Brooks House given by Mrs. A. q.
! Cobb and Mrs. F. G. Rice 'sleighride
on wheels was enjoyed in December to
the home of Mrs. Plantz in Putney, where
the chapter was entertained with open
handed hospitality, and where its mem
bers had the pleasure of meeting Mrs.
/ hODtILS, q Itdl OduSuN'l VI SiS Ae''OAN
ton, whose ready wit and accurate mem
DRY of occurrences of the older days added
much to the pleasure of the occasion.
Recognition is made in the report of the
gift to the chapter by Mrs. Cobb of a hand
some flag, and by the regent of number
less little silk flags freely provided for each
one to wear in token of our fealty." In
conclusion the historian says;
"Best of all we have learned in some
slight measure how much it may mean to
come together, animated by one great pur'
pose, growing in mutual sympathy, friend
ship and helpfulness, and are realizing thai
each one enrolled in a patriotic society i:
part of one of the great movements of oul
time. Let us enter upon another year will
a broader outlook than ever before, and {
greater respect for our organization, hold
ing our membership in it as something
worthy of unfailing loyalty, ready Away
to sustain its true patriotism"