Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

exposition. 1t is made possible for us to give
the grand reception arranged for tomorrow
evening in honor of the delegates Of this
congress. hope each and every delegate
present viii reciprocate the interest Of the
representatives Of the exposition by making
1t a point to be present and aid in making
D. A. r. day one of-the greatest features of
the exposition.
| has said: 'Expositions are the timekeepers
OF progress. They record the worlds ad-
| vancement. They stimulate the energy, en-
| terprise and intellect OF the people and
| quicken human genius
"How true this Is! We look back upon
| the centennial, the Philadelphia exposition.
presenting In It's day exhibits OF the highest
| order. and later upon the great Columbian
exposition at Chicago, which seemed the
greatest achievement possible to human
conception at that time in art, science, In
| dustry and modern inventions.
Marvellous Progress Noted.
| To-day, In the light Of the marvellous
| attainments OF these later years, these mile
stones Of progress have receded into the
| dim perspective OF the past. Standing in
| the shiInmering glow Of the twentieth CEN
| fury. yet in its rosy dawn. the sunset light
Of Its sister century yet cleaning on Its
6air young brew, and In its starry eyes the
brightness OF youthful dreams OF a wonder
ful future. we psNsej ea-trenlble for what
the last and greatest tof mans work may
reveal. 4 III ::
ITO our societYs aieyal to our country,
proud Of its historYs its growth. its achieve
ments, the very object of this exposition Is
an appeal. celebrattngI the acquisition OF
the great territOryd once known as LOuisi-
ana, but OF whfcrswhs have today not only
the state bearings the Jortgfnal name. but
thirteen others, each of which Is a bright
star in our crown of glory
1.-The scope Of ,thacexp0sition is indeed all
Ma Afckl~ 50.
hibits, it tells the story of the years In pic
lures, and puts before the eyes in speaking
object lessons all our 1atter7day problems,
hygienic,s economic. sociological. educational
to each OF us in the Anas in which we are
most interested asi fndixidaaiB or as socte-
ties. ,'--Ssa }ncf 8 sti=5s9f 5iifss3 500 .
Growth and-Expansion. /
ITO our society. to whom love of country
IL a watcflword.. the, illustration of the
growth and expansion Of the thirteen origi-
nal states into continent and its over
flow, of islands far and near will be a de-
hghtful study, and the broad system which
rea ches out paternally to care for all who
live under the dear, floating folds Of the
flag none the less So Arts and crafts. pro-
duction and manufacture. latest inventions
with their stimulus to future effort, will be
nobiy represented. 20 g! -
ITO celebrate our great achievements and
PERHAPS no less 10 write III lSlilS lelteTS
our greatest necessities. the lines In which
we most need development, is not this
worthy the careful appreciation and up
holding of us all? The great exposition
which We are to tell you of today is almost
past the power Of description. The vast
treasures of the earth are to be brought to
us and all wisdom and learning Of man as
exemplifed in the sculptural beauty of the
fountains and the buildings rich in artistic
finish. u
1T is our desire that you should join us
one and all in cooperating in every way
to bring about the end sought for and
thus insure abundant harvest Of good re-
turns for assistance given as labor CT
love. We ask you for your kind interest a
helping hand and your earnest desire to
contribute toward the success Of woman's
work in this great undertaking, the LOUISE
ana purchase exposition
Anniversary Of Flag Day.
''The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton Of the Louisiana purchase states ex-
pect to celebrate with appropriate ceremo-
MES the anniversary of Flag day, June IA.
and the surrender at Yorktown, October 10.
1904. They will also have display of iev-
olutionary and historic relics, and will have
rooms for reading, writing and resting, and
some of the members will be In attendance
in order to give any information possible
in regard to the exposition and points Of In
terests in and about the city.
The board Of lady managers, Louisiana
purchase exposition, requests the pleasure
of your company the afternoon of Thursday.
February 20, at a reception to be given at
the New Willard in honor OF the members
of the twelfth continental congress, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. We
trust that.a full and ready response will be
made to this invitation and that we will
have the honor Of welcoming every member
OF this congress-"
At the close Of her remarks Mrs. Horton
received from the Buffalo Chapter great
bouquet Of pink roses.
The president general then introduced
Mrs. James Lawrence Blair, president OF
briefly. I'D
Through the co5 5nle !, of your gracious
president. she satfhi + have again been
pearing before yeI.s So much has been
said and SO well said chy Mrs. Montgomery
ana MIS-. Horton that there is nothing for
10 me to say In regar9kto tAe great exposition.
vastness you might mot take me seriously.
therefore appears 10 give you cordial
and warm welcome ttos St. Louis in 1904.
and my entire q Sossa sdY nampsnY
and liz her families friends in S. Louis
At the close of Mrs, Fairs remarks Mrs.
Mary s. Lockwood spoke OF having had
the honor to present to the d. A. r. In
1892, as member hS The worlds fair lady
extended them to participate in such mag
The Invitations to 90 attend Il the exposition
and to set day were accepted by a unani-
nous rising vote.
The congress then resumed consideration
OF the judicial amendments In the hope
of harmonizing them and adopting some
kind of a plan to deprive the national board
of 1t plenary powers. e+,e
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