New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28


Mrs Jasper Cairns the vtce-regent Of the Sara
toea CHAPTER Of the Nations. Society OF the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution, together with
Naw-York members held a reception yesterday
a. the Hotel Majestic in honor Of Mrs. Ellen
F5a-dtn Walworth founder and honorary vice-presi-
dent-generai o. the National society and a member
Of the committee 10 assist the official ceremonies
in Paris July l. 1900.
The gathering Of Daughters proved 10 be Ma
tonal II character. owing 10 the presence OF sew
eraI vcepresid generals and State regents, IN
GLIDING the newly elected State regent for New
York and regents from chapters IN and near this
city
Mrs Jasper Cairns received the guests and IN
trodueed them 10 Mrs. Walworth. who stood next
n line. The hostess assisted by Mrs elizabeth
Brown regent Of the Saratoga Chapter; Miss Anna
Maxwell Jones and Mrs. George r Lawton, regent
Of the Bsu1ts Heights Chapter Of the Children OF
the American Revolution.
After the reception a meeting, held for the in
formal consideration Of the objects Of the Paris
meeting, was opened with the singing of Amer
lea" Mrs Cairns who presided. said in the
course Of her address OF welcome;
When Mrs waIworth was appointed 10 take
part II The official ceremonies IN Paris an ADDED
interests of our Nati0EaI organization, and are
aonored by having with US me regent Oh our
Saratoga chapter-Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Brown followed with a few graceful re-
marks il which she referred 10 Mrs. walworth's
appointment as an honor 10 the chapter. She
then introduced Mrs. Verplank. the New-York
State regent, who said:
consider it a great privilege TO be a member
81 ms see nE % ba we pGT cwYork is the
banner State in numbers and We must all work
5er the interests Of the National society and the
National Board. which We elected
Mrs. waIworrh who was then called upon TO
speak. said IN part:
great honor has been conferred upon this
organization by President Mckinley in selecting
Nov ar~1fGg arrs.z m ia
gfstp@5 rTse9-i b,- his Government 70 FTance
IA az 1e-lIs ~ it-e5 n renresa-1+ mis- CoE1ern
Henr there. because the descendants OF
French during he War OF the Revolution and
because the statues go from this country indi-
csc and DerpetUate the friendship between the
United States and France. This society must
show what thirty-one thousand NgoTneR with
af ps e up 70 is highsst iGsa d soce+,- FORMED
- - france where there are many descendants oc
french officers and soldiers who helped US in that
great struggle for freedom
Mrs Washington A Roebling was enthusiastic
Il urging all Daughters 10 put forth their best
eHor1s for an occasion Of such Importance
lAa- In which they VIII be represented. She said:
through the appointment conferred on Mrs
ISlsshnlng ne have had an honor that has never
-. efeat reputation was made through mag
rsIs5t var work when al immense sum was
ee.lefs and We showed what society by con-
never lose sight OF the National character Of our
society- Every member should feel sense of per
- responsibility IN unfolding its best interests
! want 70 emphasize the Importance OF personal
-. lLs!A'iy II THIS natter, and urge every mem
- 70 realize how much depends upon her indi-
~ailg 70 give her best effort 10 the work
p, me following minute offered by Mrs. Charles
d Terry. % the Fort Greene Chapter was unani-
Aaously carried:
H. ~, =, New-York. March %. 1900
go lC-i''el blaming presidenr-general OF the Ma
80 society o. the Daughters OF the American
IT. ,ait-Ji4, Arlington Hotel, Washington D c:
SSDllIeefs ana friends OF the chapters the
PSi-.t Soclety OF The Daughters Of the American
sens on OF Greater New-York Informally as
sanrSs al t1otel Majestic 10 meet Mrs Walworth.
under, and 4 member Of the Committee YOU APP