Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-09-17
Fourth Annual Convention of Yer.
mont Chapters at st.
Albans.
UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS
Mrs. j. Gregory Smith, ex-Gov. and
Mrs. T.. c. Smith Take Part in the
gramme-A Poem by Mrs.
Dorr-Reception at Residence
Of f. $. Stranahan.

st, Albans. Sept. 1s.--The Daughters Of
the American Revolution Of the State held
their fourth annual convention to-day in
this city, and the affair was an unqualified
success. The State officers elected for the
ensuing year are; Regent, Mrs. F. Stewart
Stranahan; vice-regent, Mrs Worth of
Shoreham: secretary, Mrs John II.
Mimms of ST. Adams; treasurer, Mrs.
Wallace G. Clement of Rutland.
The convention opened this morning in
the Grand Army Memorial hall on Maiden
Lane, which had been handsomely trim
med with large silk American flags. and
at 1890 o'clock the State regent Mrs.
f. Stewart Stranahan, called the assem-
hlage to order. Prayer was offered by
Mrs j. Gregory Smith, which was follow-
ed with the singing of America"
Members were present from the follow
ing chapters: Ann story of Rutland,
Bellevue of St. Albans Brattleboro or
Brattleboro. Ethan Allen of Middlebury,
Hands Cove of Shoreham, Marquis de-
Lafayette of Montpelier, Green Mountain
of Burlington. Ormsbee of Manchester,
otter Queechee of Woodstock Ct Johns
bury of st. Johnsbury, Seth Warner Of
Vergennes and Walingford of Walling-
ford
Mrs. E. NJ Little of Bellevue chapter
read the secretay's report, and the re-
port of the treasurer, Mrs. Wallace c.
| Clement of Ann Story chapter, follow
| ed Mrs. F. Stewart Stranahan, State
| Regent, made few Introductory re-
marks and was followed by Vermont's
national vice-president general Mrs.
julius ]. Estey. who made a brief but
| interesting address.
| During the course of the morning
| session it was voted to formulate and
adopt a form of constitution and by
laws governing the organization.
| The afternoon session opened at
. n -, ,.,tt lor f,cI to-,
able audience present The eXer-
cises opened with the D. A. r.
ritual, led by Mrs. w H. II.
Avery. regent of Bellevue chapter Mrs.
Edward Curtis Smith, the charter regent
of Bellevue chapter delivered charm
ing welcoming address, gem of its
kind which was responded to by Mrs.
Wallace c. Clement of Ann Story Chap
ter of Rutland in a graceful manner. A.
poem Past and Present" by Mrs. Julia
c. r. Dorr of Rutland was read by Mrs.
John c. Pease. This was followed by
two selections on the piano, rendered by
Mrs. Oliver Crocker Stevens of Bellevue
chapter.
Mrs. F. Stewart Stranahan next deliv-
cred the address of the day. an excellent
effort followed by the singing of the
battle Hymn of the Republic by Mrs.
Harry r. James whose rendition Of this
grand old hymn made a thrilling and
lasting effect on~the audience.
Greetings from other historical and mili-
tary societies were extended by Lawrence
Rrainerd End. in behalf of the Mayfower
society. Former Gov. Edward c. Smith
for the Society of Colonial Wars and Col.
Frank l.. Greene for the Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution. "Home
Sweet Home was sung in charming
and effective manner by Mrs. John Il.
Mimms, followed by a portion of the
ritual for closing exercises The singing
of the Star SpanGled Banner by Mrs.
Harry f. James was very pleasing and
) the scene was rendered very effective by
the entrance of a detail Of four members
of Company b. V. n. CT, bearing aloft
Old Glory. America" was sung by tha
; entire assemblage and brought the con-
| vention to a close.
During the evening the State regent.
Mrs F. Stewart Stranahan. kept open
house at her palatial home on North
> Main street, and gave reception to thu
visiting delegates and Bellevue Chapter.
} which was largely attended and was tha
t largest and most successful social affair
of the season. 4 choice musical pros
gramme was rendered and delicious res
freshments were served Company att
; tended in full uniform.