The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
MRS. MOSELEY IS REGENT
CHOSEN BY MARY CLAP WOOSTER
 CHAPTER, D. 4. R.


 gent, Mrs. Henry Champion terest-
 ing Reports at Annual Meeting In
 Colonial Hall Yesterday.
 About one hundred members of Mary Clap Wooster chapter, D. A. R., were present at the annual meeting held at Colonial hall, Grove street, yesterday afternoon, and the gathering was one of the most interesting in the history of the organization. Mrs. Henry Cham- pion, regent of the chapter, presided.
 Additional interest was given the oc- casion by the fac of Mrs. Champions retirement after serving most accepta- for her devotion to the chapter Mrs. Champion was yesterday presented with a huge bouquet of beautiful roses and a note notifying her of her election as a life member of the national chapter. Resolutions were also read and passed thanking her for her admirable admin istration of the chapters affairs. Mrs. Champion was utterly surprised at this series of compliments, being too much touched to make response in words, but her fervent God bless you all' at the close of the meeting testified to her full appreciation of the thought fitness of her friends.
 First business of the meeting was vote changing the bylaws, increasing the number of vice-regents from one to two. This was carried unanimously. Election of officers followed, the ballots having been prepared in advance, and the wisdom of the nominating commit tee, consisting of Mrs. Harriet s. Miller, chairman; Mrs. E. Henry Barnes, Mrs. B. F. Thompson, Miss Martha Munson and Miss Helen Merwin, was shown in the unanimous election of the follow ing ticket:
 Regent-Mrs William H. Moseley
 -regent-Mrs George F. New comb.
 Second vice-regent-Mrs. G. S. Bar mum.
 Registrar--Mrs. Edward c. Beecher.
 Corresponding secretary-Mrs. Fred erick B. Street.
 Recording secretary-Miss Florence Graham.
 Treasurer-Mrs. D. T. Welch.
 Historian-Mrs. Grace F. Salisbury.
 Librarian-Miss Ellen s. Bartlett.
 Board of management-Mrs. T. w. T. Curtis, Mrs. Henry Champion, Mrs. w. l.. Phillips, Mrs Rutherford Trow- bridge, Mrs. F. F. Knous.
 While the votes were being counted various reports were read. all of them concise and admirably presented. That of the registrar, Mrs. George F. New comb showed a total membership in the chapter of 245; during the year there were twenty additions and eleven withdrawals Mrs. Newcomb has held her office ever since the chapter was organized and she had pleasant words for her successor.
 Mrs. D. T. Welch, the treasurer, re- ported receipts for the year of $4Sl, ex- penses in payments to the general chap- ter $323, current expenses of the local chapter $40, balance on hand $40. Mrs. Albert S. Holt, secretary, read an in- teresting report reviewing the meetings of the past year and the papers read thereat. Miss Law, the librarian re- corded the colonial relics received by the chapter during the year, especially the struggle which came over the pos session of the historic corner cupboard. Valuable papers and books have been received, and the chapter finds present shelf room inadequate. Mrs. Grace Salisbury, historian, gave a noteworthy report, both in substance and in delivery, telling of the work of the chapter in the past and it's aims TOT the future She stated that there are 479 real daughters of the American Revolution in the United States, of whom Connecticut may claim eighty six. Mrs. Salisbury whispered little secret which was news to all, in effect that earnest effort had been made to secure the consent of Mrs Kinney, state regent. to accept the office of president l general but she absolutely declined the | honor. Mrs. Salisbury spoke also of the excellent work done by the chapter the past year in identifying the graves of Revolutionary soldiers in local cem- eteries. Mrs. Champion, the retiring regent, | then made a brief address. a sort of | farewell. Despite some flashes and | some noise" in Washington at the con- vention last year. Mrs. Champion felt sure that the national organization will continue to grow and prosper. The To- cal chapter, she is sure, has flourished i during the past year and much good work has been done. It is especially gratifying she added, that all members have worked together harmoniously. "In my five years as regent everything has gone on pleasantly It was impos- sible to avoid making any mistakes, but I assure you I have ever acted consc1- l cautiously and done all that l could for the welfare of the chapter. l thank you all for your aid and support; we have worked as a whole, and I give my loving thanks to every one of you'
 Mrs. Champions remarks were warmly applauded, and the presentation of the roses, resolutions, etc., followed. Mrs. William H. Moseley, the newly elected regent, is abroad at present, but her friends have assurances that she will accept the office. In her absence Mrs. N. D. Sperry, vice-regent, took the chair for a moment, as Mrs Champion surrendered her regents pin. The meeting closed with the singing of America"
 .N TO A FRIEND.
 love to look, dear friend, into thine eyes. For in their depths, so like the violet blue, I read of all that's tender, tried and true.