Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
in the city from a distance. They began

In the city from a distance. They began
to arrive last Friday. Saturday evening
there were several dinners and informal re-
ceptions In honor Of visiting daughters, but
the affair Of the evening was a reception
rendered by the Manor House Chapter, Mrs.
Madison A. Bailenger regent. The reception
was held in the parlors Of the Riggs House,
and there were about 800 callers. The guests
and receiving ladies were elegantly gowned.
and many flashing jewels were worn.
The program Of the evening, planned in
honor of Washington's birthday anniver
sary, was opened by Mrs. Ballenger with a
brief address, in which she made a plea
for greater harmony among the members
Of the national association. Addresses were
made by Senator-elect Albert J. Hopkins of
Illinois, Edwin c.. Madden, third assistant
postmaster general, and Captain Thomas II.
Mckee. The subjects were all patriotic,
but that Of Mr.. Hopkins might have been
labeled washington as He Really Was"
and caused much comment Mr.. Hopkins
said Washington was very human. He as
serted that Washington resorted to political
trickery to get himself elected to the Vir-
ginia legislature, and related many anthem
ticated facts about Washington which tend
ed to knock rays off his halo but In no wise
belittled his greatness as general or as the
head of the then new nation. Mr.. Hop
kins went on to show how history had been
made to subscribe to untruths about many
great men. He declared that it was wrong
TO place Washington upon such a pinnacle;
that the American youth could not hope to
reach that degree Of human perfection.
Mr.. Wood gave an imitation of birds and
household animals, and Mr.. E. T. PAUL
and Mr. Woodman supplied the musicale
features in a vocal solo with piano accom-
paniment.
A detail of the Minute Men acted as
guard and escorts.
Patriotic Services.
Special patriotic services were held at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon in the Church
OF the Covenant In celebration of Wash
lngton's birthday anniversary. There was
very large attendance of the Daughters
Minute Men.
Saturday evening there was special con-
ference Of the Daughters OF the American
revolution In the red parlors at the Ebbitt
House, which was presided over by Mrs.
Mary 3. Lockwood. regent of the District
or Columbia The occasion for the con-
ference was for consideration of the first
amendment to the constitution, which was
presented to the continental congress this
afternoon. This is known as the president
general amendment and is framed for the
purpose of permitting the reelection OF
Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, who Is con-
sidered to be barred from reelection under
the constitution as 1t now stands. The
officers of the national society have had
eminent counsel, it is said, but the opin-
ions are divided as to the effect of the
clause, so. to avoid complications, the
amendment is presented. The election viii
take place Thursday.
200 D. A. r. women and carefully explain
ed to them the whole situation. great
deal of quiet but persistent. work has been
going on, 1t Is said, to educate the dele
gates, so that there will not be long and
useless discussion of the merits of the
amendment. While there; to be no ''clo-
ture" rule brought in to limit debate, 1t is
suggested that scant grace viii be given
for its consideration.
Mrs Fairbanks has made US a splendid
president general said Mrs. Lockwood
Sho hos ,crI,f I0r
ment of long-standing difficulties In the
national society, and she has brought peace
and harmony wherever called upon to ad-
just differences. She Is gifted with tact
and Is conservative yet cordial. and we feel
that she ought to be given another term
in office, as those who served before her
WERE"
These sentiments were echoed by num-
Der of representative women.
Flag Raising This Afternoon.
At o'clock this afternoon the continental
congress will adjourn to the grounds upon
which their continental memorial hall is
to be erected to celebrate flag raising.
A little while ago the Sons Of the Ameri-
can Revolution presented to the Daughters
Of the American Revolution very hand
some silk flag and it Is this flag which is
to be dedicated with appropriate cere-
monies
be visited by the national society members.
The president general, Mrs. Fairbanks and
her staff will be present by invitation OF
the librarian OF Congress. No cards have
been issued and the invitation is for all
D. A. =. Congress Notes.
Mrs n. G. Root. who represents the BEN
nington, VT, Chapter, Is stopping at 1921
18th street. -f@S-
WATERFOWL Chapter. Watertown. Mass
is represented by Its regent. Mrs. B. F.
Davenport. se7',S@ Il
Miss Emma g. Lathrop, historian, New
York Chapter, D. A. R., and Miss Mary F.
De Velasco are at the Arlington.
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