Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-21
LADIES THEIR GUESTS
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLT
TON ENTERTAIN.
Varied Program Given = Address by
Representative De Almond
and Other Features.

Inc January meeting Oh tHe IiStIiCl oo-
ciety, Sons of the American Revolution.
was made attractive last evening by the
presence of the ladies, for whom a number
of entertaining features had been arranged.
Ladies night" is celebrated from tune to
time during the season by the society. and
the occasions have come to be looked for
ward to as seasons OF unusual enjoyment.
Last night the auspices under which the
ladies were entertained were all that could
be desired, and the evening was regarded
most successful
The meeting was held in the reception
rooms and parlors and ball room Of
Rauschers. The program included an ad-
dress by Representative David A. De Ar
mond of Missouri, few remarks by Gen.
e. S. Greeley of New Haven, Conn.,, presi-
dent general of the national society; songs
by Mrs. Henney, a buffet supper and a
dance. The ingenuity with which the pro-
gram was devised by the entertainment
committee was widely commented upon.
1here were features appealing to those of
all ages, the more mature enjoying the
patriotic addresses, while the younger ele-
ment looked forward to the dancing as the
principal event.
The evening was inaugurated with a re-
ception of guests by the president of the
District society, DIR. John W. Bayne as.
sisted by committee of ladies. At $50
CLOCK the company adjourned to the west
room. where the stage had been tastefully
decorated and the balcony hung with large
American flags. President Bayne. when
ne raped for order, was the center of an
interesting group upon the platform. The
guests OF honor were General Greeley and
Mr.. De Almond. !
Prayer was offered by the chaplain of
the society, Rev. DR.. Thomas S. Childs.
linen followed the presentation of the
n%g' Chautauqua salute being given as
the colors vera brought forward and
placed in prominent position. Mrs Hem
ney sang The Star Spangled Banner"
and was enthusiastically encored Mrs
Henney possesses rich contralto voice.
which she uses to the very best advan-
tage. Later in the evening she sang The
sword of Bunker HilP' and was again
Obliged to respond with an encore selec-
ton, Still Be the Night"
Reception of New Members.
President Bayne called forward and
formally installed several newly elected
members of the local society. among
them being William X. Stevens, Morris L.
Croxan, Arthur II. Tirrell Charles s.
Wheeler. David w. Bell, Charles W. Need
ham, Allen G. Jennings, Charles de We're
Drayton and Emile H. Schofield. Further
business was dispensed with and DR..
bayne introduced Representative De Ar
mona, VINO was greeted with applause.
MI. De Almonds Address.
Mr.. De Almond apoIogized for q had
cold and hoarseness He declared how
ever, that the audience before him and
the object of it's gathering brought vivid
~ to mind the story Of the revolutions
story to move the heart and inspire the
tongue The speaker referred to the long
time that has elapsed since the scenes of
the revolution We're enacted. But we are
sun In touch in spirit with that magnff1-
cent period" he continued, and we all
nope that the time may never come when
the american people VIII be out of har-
mony with the great heroes of that great
and heroic time
MIR. DeArmond went briefly over tho
events leading up to the declaration of war
by the colonies. He said the actual matters
OF taxation involved might be considered as
trivial. 1t was not so much the amount of
these taxes as it was the great principle in
VOWED The heroes Of the revolution fought
for their belief that there should not be
taxation without representation. They
fought for freedom and the right of self
government The principle of the conflict
was an undying one. Taxes were imposed
oy an alien government, and officers were
sent from across the seas to administer the
affairs in the home of their adoption. The
American people arose and taught a lesson
to all the world. The time of the revolution
Mr.. DeArmond declared, was not only a
period of great days for the United States.
but were great days for all the worId-red
letter days in the calendar of time.
The revolution was fraught with promise
Tor all mankind. Its principles stand out
for all the ages that are to come While
the invasion of American rights at the time
was not great, the people knew that once
a breach had been made the huge torrent of
destruction would flow through. Following
the revolution came the Constitution, and
Mr.. DeArmond paid glowing tribute to that
Inc tf.rrr,1 eat,4
ferson.
Mr.. DeArmond said he congratulated the
sons and daughters of the revolution
upon their rich heritage. Their blood was
bluer than that of kings. 1t is the royal
blood of freedom and patriotism Having
inherited such, the speaker declared it
would be a shame if any of these men or
women should fail to support and stand by
the principles that animated their fore
fathers in the revolution.
Taxation Without Representation.
"And want to say to you" he continued
with much vigor. that taxation without
representation is as great a crime today as
1t was in 10" The speaker was inter
rupted by applause. but went on: "Wfat
was right and noble then is right and noble
now" He hoped the time might never
come when the American people would be
tempted into a policy that would not
square with the policy and principles of
the fathers of the revolution. If there
should be step in that direction he hoped
the spirits of the departed might hold up
their lofty ideals before the people and
arouse the American spirit in the noble
sense of the old days.
Our aim should always be toward
liberty and freedom the speaker con-
cluded, with justice to the weakest as well
as the strongest. We should be In purpose
and action the worthy descendants of the
mighty men and the mighty women VINO
made glorious the days of the American
revolution"
rising vote of thanks was rendered Mr..
DeArmond.
President General Greeley expressed mis-
qualification at being present on such an
interesting occasion. and brought greetings
from the national society.
The dancing continued until long past
midnight.