The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17

President General of the u. \.
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TO show that there still exists the pristine
zeal which has characterized 1t through
out its existence.
The question before US now is. What
work will be done by the society," The
splendid women who organized il, the early
members thereof have marked for us a
path upon which stand many fngerboards
directing US upon our way. Such as the
grateful duty which the Daughters Of
the American Revolution owe to those
VINO built so wisely and so we'll. who
lald so firmly the rugged foundation for
TINS great Government. cemented. as il
we're, with resolves for justice. love OF lib
efty, sunerings. tears. and bIood-rhfs
pflcelcsS heritage bequeathed US By our
fathers and mothers Of the Reyolution-it
Is our lnestlmable privilege. our suDrea-
est DUTY 10 pass on to those who follow
Us, uncOntaminated and unchanged in
glory.
There remains work for the National
society 70 DO so long as there remains
one nero, one heroine Of the Revolution
10 commemorate: as long as there re-
.
IN our organization, who Is not q member
and not thus living up 10 her privileges
as a daughter OF the Republic so long
as tnere remains one spot to mark. be-
cause sacred from labor done BY brain or
hand Tor love of Independence one site
on which patriots cOntended for human
I'Snl. human liberty. while there re-
mains within the limits Of our country
Que man, one woman, or one child who
mas not heard the good news OF thai great
TACT IN the gospel Of peace and brother
HoCa. lnal every one, no matter how
humble, stands with the greatest in
equality before the tribunal OF Justice
Wnie there remains one TO be taught a.
me equal system Of reward for those who
Keep and the equal punishment for those
VINO break the Jaw. there viii ever ra-
main work for the DaI ghters OF the
American Revolution Let us so impress
me story OF liberty, which Is sablimeIv
Illustrated with examples Of IovaI cnd,.r-
ance, courage and humanity. thar never
again there may re found upon The soil
OF Tree America, a woman wicked
enough TO teach. and a man foul enough
70 execute assassination upon great and
tondiy loved Chief Magistrate.
The sIemOrIHI Hall.
The building Of the Memorial Cont
mental Hall IS a present one Of tho most
important considerations Of our society.
II IS Lot only necessary building for
the Official headquarters OF the national
organization. but il is a debt Of gratitude
which the daughters Of this Republic owe
TO those who planned the wonderful rev
oluJlon- managed its cventfuI camDaigns
conquered their enemies. founded tbe
greatest nation upon earth. and drafted
the rules Tor It's government. The stories
or their suferings Of their devotion. NOT
ior their day alone, but for time extend
ing lar into The future, demand the crate
iul recognition Of those who are proud to
can themselves the Daughters Of the
American Revolution, therefore let the
memorial which we erect correspond in
detail and completion 10 the political
structure which they nave bequeathed to
us.
We are today enjoying the fruits OF
their seh-sacrihcing efforts. their match
less foresight, their wonderful ability in
founding on principles OF justice IL IS
becoming. therefore. that a great patriotic
society representing their struggles. rep
resenting their Lineage. should deem il a
most grateful duty. most sublime priyi-
lege 70 join in erecting this memorial
10 has been thought we'll 10 design one
that should include the features Of ma
tiOnal home for the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. a repository Tor It's
invaluable records d sanctuary which
shall be- adorned with statua y. which
shall reproduce in grandeur OF conception
the story Of that most eventful conflict
Let there be found in this palace beau
tiful the sacred relics Of a sacred time.
Here sail be that ample and stately au-
ditOrium where the congresses Of the So
city Tor their great deliberations shall be
held"
In conclusion Mrs. Fairbanks said.
Daughters OF another cline Daughters
Of a Tar different and grauder civilization,
Daughters OF the American Revolution
you may find in this ancient practice an
exalted example. so let IL be your sacred
duty 10 hold eternal vigil that the lamp
Of liberty may forever shine, from mod
ern temple where are taught She lessons
OF enlightened freedom a temple dedicated
to the services Of our cherished native
land 20 love and fraternity among its pe0-
pie"
The Response by Mrs. swift.
Mrs. Fairbanks address was inter
spersed with applause. kindly reference to
Mrs. Mckinley meeting with specially
sympathetic response in the hearts Of the
audience
8Irs. John T. Swift. Ct California, re
spondod 20 the address Of the president. on
the part Of the society. reading first a
letter from the California chapter. She
said ia part:
ct felt deeply sensible OF the honor con
ferred upon my State. 10 make this re-
Spouse. but ] am the more grateful for
this privilege accorded me as / stand in
the presence Of this large body OF repre-
sentative women, gathered from all parts
Of cur great Commonwealth. and thank
you IN their behalf for the beautiful
greeting TO which we have Just listened
Next 10 our efforts TO extend a knowI-
edge Of the aims and purposes Of this or
gauiZation, and our work for the Red
Cross Society and the Manila Library. the
Western chapters are most warmly in
tercsted in the building OF Continental
Hall and the founding Of the National
University. They are in sympathy with
the plan Of the Continental Hall and have
contributed TO 10 20 the extent Of their
ability.
Men Not over Eager.
Men have not been over eager to assist