The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION
in ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Something of the spirit OF '7s" was
evident in all the atmosphere and gem
eral arrangements of the Mathewson
street NJ. +. church today.
The stars and stripes adorned the walls
and speakers desk--outlned the chan
deliers and from a conspicuous place on
the wall, behind the pulpit, the faces OF
Washington and Lincoln looked calmly
down upon the scene.
The occasion &or so much OF patriotism
and OF enthusiasm was the ninth annual
conference OF the Rhode Island Daughters
OF the American Revolution, which was
made up OF loyal Daughters from every
chapter in the state TO the number Of 800
or more.
The morning session of the conference
was called to order at shortly before IL
o'clock, meeting OF the delegates hav-
Ing preceded the opening OF the session.
Mrs. Charles Warren Lippitt presided
with characteristic dignity and grace.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Augustus M.
Lord. pastor OF the First Congregational
church, after which the minutes OF the
eighth annual conference were read by
Mrs. James A. Nealey. the state secre-
tary.
READ ANNUAL REPORT.
Mrs. Lippitt next read her annual re-
port, which briefly outlined the condi-
ton of the. state organization express
ing also deep appreciation OF the cordial
support which had been rendered her dur
ing her term OF office.
Her report contained also two recon-
menda tlons which were favorably acted
upon later I'm the morning.
One OF these was to the effect that n
committee be formed at the conference
OF today TO prepare a draft OF the by
laws and that the same be presented
TO the 10th conference for adoption.
Another recommendation was to the
effect that the flag committee, which had
done such excellent work, be continued.
and still another concerned an appropria-
ton from the state treasury for the pur-
pose OF purchasing books for the national
library and upon motion of Mrs. William
Ames IL was voted that the sum of SIS he
4he annual % 'G report OF OF the the state score
tary, Mrs. Ncaley, followed that of the
regent. after which came that OF the
state treasurer. Miss Lewis The latter
report showed substantial balance in
the treasury.
The next report. that OF tho state his
torian. Miss Edith 1flley, OF Newport.
chief events IN the work OF the state
organization through the year.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Reports OF various committees then
followed that OF the book committee,
Mrs. Richard Jackson Barker being tho
first. She reported that the list of books
now In the library included EARLY Rec,
ords Of the Town OF Providence" vital
Records OF Rhode Island Spirit OF '16. F"
"Revolutionary Defence OF Rhode ISL
and" "Austin's Genealogical Dictionary
OF Rhode Island" "Fuller's History OF
Warwick" promoters OF Newport.
Diary OF Col. Israel Angel, Field $
Elsek Hopkins Bakers History OF
Warren" History of 80 Rhode Island
Families
The report OF the committee on publica-
ton OF the year book followed after
which came the report OF the flag com
mittee by Miss Emily l.. B. Goodrich.
Miss Goodrich gave an excellent report
OF the work accomplished by the nag
committee OF Rhode Island and the victory
achieved I'm which. by united effort the
workers from Rhode Island succeeded in
placing upon the statutes OF Rhode Island
AN act 60 prevent and punish the desecra-
tlon OF the American flag
Mrs Llppitt paid a Just tribute 90 Miss
Goodrich and her associates on the com
mittec for their untiring labors and on
motion OF Miss Mary A. Greene. Il was
voted 90 continue the same committee I'm
orlce for another year.
CHILDREN or REVOLUTION.
The report OF the state director Children
OF the American Revolution. Mrs. Charles
r.. Longley. followed and was an admira-
hle ono giving n most comprehensive
idea OF the work Of tho various societies
OF Children OF the Revolution Throughout
the state.
In closing her nne report Mrs. Iongley
said. May the spirit OF fraternity, In
crease among Us. the Sons. Daughters
and Children OF the American Revolution.
aud may we redouble our efforts I'm our
great patriotic work With firm belief IN
the future OF our nation. May we foster
and preserve whatever Influences shall
tend toward the development Of American
institutions and American citizenship,