The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-24

that a contract be at once entered into
with Miss Elenore E. butcher, OF Ne
braska to furnish the same to members
at a price not tC exceed 81 for each pin.
provided that 10 per cent shall be paid
to the treasurer general of the society as
royalty.
A rising vote Of thanks was rendered to
Mrs. Lothrop of Connecticut for her work
as founder of the Society OF the Children
of the American Revolution.
Shortly before adjournment was taken
a rising vote OF thanks was rendered to all
the retiring officers and the pages who had
served during the congress.
In declaring the congress adjourned Mrs
Manning again cordially thanked the m"m-
bers for the assistance they had accorded
her in the past.
Thanks for Mrs. Manning.
After recess of one hour. yesterday
afternoons session was called to order
at O'Clock by Mrs. julius c. Burrows,
who at once recognized Mrs. Waring. OF
South Carolina, who offered the following
resolutions:
rs the services Of our sterling president
Mrs Daniel Manning. have been most
and illustrious, and
.-as we would accord to her the highest
Of praise and the most loyal tribute of
I.. lived That we heartily thank retiring
lent general Mrs. Daniel Manning for her
ant achievements while occupying the high
position in the gift OF the United States ID.
Resolved That She has gyrsced the high position
president true Gentlewoman. high mmd-
d patriot and a noble Christian character only
could grace 1t.
Resolved. That our interest and love shall fol-
low her into the walks OF private life.
Resolved. That She be made by the action OF
the tenth continental congress honorary president
general for life.
Resolved. That these resolutions he handsome
ly engrossei and a copy Of tl., same he sent l"
Mrs Daniel Manning.
Elfzaheth H. r. Roberts. state Regent Penn
syIvauia; Catherine G.. Shaw. Maryland;
sara T. kinney Connecticut; c. Z. Batch
cllcr New Jersey; Ellen Hall Crossinan,
New York; T. NJ II. Peck, Wisconsin;
Francis p, Burrows. Michigan; Eva Fcw-
Ter. Indiana. and NJ. 5. Wsring, South
Carolina
The resolutions were adopted
Mrs Manning. visibly moved at this cor
dial expression replied:
Whatever have done for this society
I have been able TO only do with the kind
assistance of the ladies of this society.
/ thank you one and all.
Mrs Kinney of Connecticut. presented
Mrs Manning with a golden loving cup
bearing the following inscription: Pre-
sented to Mary Margaretta Manning, Pres
ident General National Society of the
D. A R In loving appreciation of her
lsdistipguished service to the cause OF pa
triotism and noble example of upholding
the highest standard OF womanhood. feD-
ruary %. lS9S-fgGl.
Mrs. Manning receiving the gift at the
hands OF Mrs. Kenney, said: Il need
no token of gold from this great associa-
tion of women. from this great body which
represents the best and noblest woman
lood of America. You indeed have filled
ny cup of happiness.
A delegate from Pennsylvania presented
a resolution TO make Valley Forge ma
tional park recommending that the mem
bers of Congress be requested to use their
influence in this direction. The motion
was carried.
The minutes were read. and, after
slight corrections, adopted.
Miss butcher, of Nebraska. moved to
take up the consideration OF the amend
ments The motion was lost.
The Ballot for Minor Offices.
At this juncture. the tellers brought in
the ballot box, and Mrs. Park, chairman
OF teller. announced the vote as follows:
For Vice President General. Mrs. J. y.
Jewett. Illinois, received los zeOtes; Mrs.
X h Henry District of Columbia, ia;
Mrs. Z. J. Hill, Connecticut, 6S; Miss J.
Anderson, Colorado, 105. and Miss z. D.
Troupe Nebraska. 8. Corresponding Sec
retary General; Mrs. Amos G. Draper,
District of Columbia. 14T; Mrs. R. 5.
Hatcher. Indiana 204 Mrs George Marsh,
District of Columbia 54. Historian Gen
eral Miss S. r. HetzeI. Virginia. 234;
Mrs. l.. b. Newcomb. Connecticut, 165
The official reader announced that there
was no election of vice president gener-
al. none of the candidates having received
a sufficient number of votes The number
OF votes necessary to an election being
204 Mrs. R. s. Hatcher was declared
elected corresponding secretary general
and Miss s. R.Hetzel historian general.
A motion was made to elect the candi-
date who received the highest number Of
votes as the Tenth Vice President Cen
eral.
Mrs. Mccartney. OF Pennsylvania. moved
that It should he left to the officers of the
national board TO cast the vote and elect
the Tenth Vice President General.
\ delegate from South Dakota said
We have come here from a long dis
tance for the purpose of transacting busi-
ness, but We have done nothing but at
tend receptions
Mrs. Manning interrupted: 1T is time
to do some business then"
The delegate paid a tribute TO the father
of Mrs. Akers of Tennessee, who came
forward and gracefully acknowledged the
compliment.
Miss butchers motion TO take up con-
sheraton of the amendments at this
juncture was carried.
The official reader declared that the
Secretary had cast the vote for Mrs. Coed
loe as Assistant Historian General.
1t was resolved on motion of Miss
Batcheller. OF New Jersey. to appoint
Mrs. Fairbanks Chairman of the Con-
tineutal Hall Committee. in place of Mrs.
Manning, retired.
Considering the Amendments.
A motion to consider the amendments
ad seriatim was carried The amendment
as offered by Mrs. H. Crapo-Smith that
an alternate shall be elected for each
chapter regent, and but one alternate for
every two delegates, was tabled. Mss
Harveys amendment to allow proxies to
take the place OF delegates was also laid
on the table. Mrs. Parks amendment to
add to the National Board of Management
one State vice regent was then taken up.
Mrs Park read a lengthy statement CX
planatory Of the amendment The amend
ment was put to a rising vote and was
carried by two-third vote.
Miss Desha's amendment regarding the
powers of the National Board OF Manage
ment was put 10 a rising vote and Was
tabled