The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

Just behind the speakers desk was a
most graceful arrangement OF large
American flags entwined while in front
were the banners Of several societies OF
the Children OF the American Revolu-
ton. and the prize banner.
The occasion for the patriotism and the
presence Of the hags In all their beauty
and Significance was the annual meeting
and reception Of tho various societies. c.
A. r.. throughout the state. given by Mrs.
Charles r. Longiey, the state director
OF the Children OF the Revolution. The
seven societies OF the c. A. r. OF the
state were well represented by delega-
tions from each OF the following socie-
ties being present:
Joseph Bucklin Society," Providence.
.'Silas Talbot Society," Providence.
James varnum Society Bdgwood.
''LEsperance- Society,"" East Green
wich
samuel Ward Society" Bristol.
Commodore Abram Whippie Society"
Pawtucket
Aside from the members OF these So
l.. Johnson. vice regent OF the ID. A. r.
OF the state. Mrs Johnson OF Pawtucket
represented the ID. A. r. In the absence
OF Mrs. Charles Warren Lippitt. the
state regent. Others present were Mrs
Hezekiah Conant OF Pawtucket and Mrs.
Susan A. Ballou OF Woonsocket.
GUEST OF HONOR.
The guest OF honor and speaker OF the
morning was Mrs. Daniel f. Lothrop or
Concord. Mass. the founder OF the Chill
dren OF the Revolution and the aersrv henor
world Mrs iAthrop Is known as Mar
garet Sidney and her poems and stories
are literary gems.
MRS. LoNGLEY CALLS TO ORDER.
The gathering was called to order at
shortly after II o'clock this morning by
Mrs Longley, after which the salute to
the flag was given and the pledge OF
allegiance" always recited at the meet
ings of the c. A. R) given by those
present
The singing OF "star-spangied Ban
ner'' then followed. Miss HARRIET Fair
brother of Pawtucket playing the air
and Miss Lorraine Johnson playing the
violin obligato.
Mrs. Longiey then read a beautiful.
poem on "Our Flag" after which she
announced the object OF the meeting
REPORTS SUBMITTED.
Reports then followed by the presi-
dents OF the several chapters, the ban
ner chapter. Samuel Ward. Of Wes-
terly. being the first to be reported by
the president. Mrs. J. p. Randall.
Reports of the other chapters follow
ed. all showing progress and an increase
In membership.
Mrs. Bailou. Mrs. Conant, Mrs John
son and Mrs. Lothrop. the guests of the
morning, were appointed a committee
by Mrs Longley to Judge on the re-
spectfve merits Of the societies and 10
award the prize banner accordingly The
Samuel Ward society of Westerly, there
fore, was awarded the banner for the
second time, II having been In their pos
session during the past year.
Mrs. Thomas w. Aldrich Of the Cas-
pee chapter. ID. A. r., was appointed the
president of the Joseph Bucklin society
during the morning.
At the close Of the reports and other
business Mrs. Longley gracefully pre-
and speaker OF the morning.
and speaker OF the evening.
MRS. LorHRoPs ADDRESS.
Mrs. Lothrops subject was Training
in Patriotism" and her address was as
follows:
'sThe most splendid achievements In all
history have been made not by those VINO
contemplated good deeds merely, and
planned campaign OF great endeavor,
but by those who united action TO re-
solve, and at once set to work.
''It is not the boy nor the man who
becomes conspicuous for some deed on
whicii public opinion lavishes justly mer-
tied praise, whose past record shuns the
searchlight: but ushering In the appre-
ciative encomium for duty well done,
must be the attendant score of countless
little duties faithfully performed.
STEADY. persistent work. with eye set
toward the goal. Is the price TO pay for
what one desires. whether IL be TO win In
n race. a football game or In school or
business competition.
"a dominating will power exercised In
q given pursuit. leaves record also ON
the face. and on the figure. Firmness OF
lin cIearness of eye, erectness of head.
dignity OF step. each and all have a wilt
nes. 10 bear OF the compelling power
within: and the amounT OF will brought
% bear upon any subject determines the
result
"Does a boy really care TO have ,ae
football team to which he belongs up
hold the honor of his school In the COM
Sng struggle; he will submit 20 any Sc
verify OF training. or any sacrifice OF his
iuc,lpations In the matter OF food and fun,
that the coach OF the team may impose
upon him. And all without 80 much as
the thought OF murmur
"On the contrary. he Is proud Of the dis
tinction that privation or even suffering
NAV bring him. All his mind is centered
on the fierce determination that his team
shall win. This II his sole consideration.
Everything else makes way for that.
THE TRAINING.
"The best part in the football game ~
tbe training. The fnal struggle Is only an
episode whereby some slight chance. or
emergency beyond his control. splenuIo
player may be downed. But the training:
tbar shows the stun he is made OF. and
the amount Of will-power dominating him.
IL "a an index OF the individual to point
his future.
"why do lay such stress on action IN
Aa,iv persietent achievement or little du-
ties. represented for example IN the tram
ing process for the competitive games?
II IL because I see a peril before our
boys and girls OF today In ,.iis land OF
ours apparently 20 inexhaustible OF fer
tile results. and prodisal OF quick returns
10 him who would be rich or distinguish
Cd by a short cut.
'sThere are dangers seen and unseen
alonu thoso abort Crose-lOta to fortune