New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-07
D. a. r. LOVE FEAST.
Daughters" from All Points of the Compass
Honor Mrs Mclean

The throwing of fgurative bouquets at the re-
gent was the principal feature of the annual re-
ception OF New-York City Chapter OF the Daugh-
tiers OF the American Revolution. which was
held yesterday afternoon at Sherry's Daughters
were there from the East and the West, the North
and the South, and all Joined with the home chap
ter IN expressions Of regard for Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean. She must have gone to Massachusetts, for
her intellect" said Mrs Foster regent of the Mas
sachusetts D. A r.. and the fairest flowers OF
South are none too fair to lay her feet the
warmest Of patriots and the noblest of women"
echoed Mrs. William Lawson Peel, honorary State
regent of Georgia
The tribute of New-York City Chapter took a
tangible forp. a picture of Washington's birth
place, which was presented by Mrs. Tillotson, on
behalf Of the members. with many expressions of
love and devotion
IF you had heard the many loving and loyal
words that have heard in arranging this presen-
tation," said Mrs. Tillotson. ut would bring Joy
and gladness' Then she kissed the regent, and
Mrs. Mclean replied:
1T does bring me joy and gladness'' Then she
hid her face in her bouquet. unable to proceed, and
the audience appauded. Mrs. Mclean recovered
herself after few minutes and said:
There is nothing better than know that
is beloved by ones friends
The occasion was the anniversary of Washing
tons wedding, and the badges of the reception com
mttee were inscribed follows; Mrs. Mary
Washington requests your presence at the mar
riage ceremony of Mrs Martha Gusts to Colonel
George Washington, residence of Mrs. Custs, Sat
urday evening, January G. at S o'clock, The White
House. New-kent County, Va"
The rooms were deliberately decorated with flags,
and the regent attended by guard OF Minute
Men in Continental uniforms. Mrs. Mclean was
gowred !n cream lace, with white picture hat
and carried a bouquet OF red and white roses. She
was assisted in receiving by the chaplain and Off
of the society-the Rev. !. hewitt Steele Mrs.
c. Clarence PostIey, Mrs. Edwards Hall Miss
Mary Springer. Miss Myra p. Martin, Mrs. F. H.
Lathrop-and also by Mrs: Roger A PryorS Mrs.
r. Ogden Doremus. Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. Charles
Il Foster, regent of the MASSACHUSETTS, D. 4 r. :
Mrs. Foretta NintnG, regent OF John ADAMS
Chapter. Boston, Mrs William Lawson Peel
temporary State regent Of Georgia. and Mrs Mary
a. Putnam, State regent of New-Jersey.
After an hour spent in social intercourse. the
an aisle fenced with red white and blue ribbons.
Captain J. J. Morgan leading. 4 short programme
then given including, in addition 10 the
don Henry. a recitation by Mrs. Emile i. Gregory
and address by Mrs. \. l., CongeT, Of Akron.
formerly of Manila. and William McDowen VINO
hrst suggested the formation or the ~ "a. H. ~
Henry sang a song called Molly Pitcher. writ
ten by an Ohio Daughter and never heard before
in New-York.
At the close = the programme Mrs. Mclean
announced the Arges OF conGratu!aton ana re-
greet that had be-, received from the President OF
State; Colonel and Mrs. Mills. Of West Point
the president of Columbia University, the Secre-
tary OF State and the president OF the sons OF te
The minutemen who contributed the guard Of
honor were Captain J. J. Morgan. Major T. !
PAUL Lieutenant " G Muock Lieutenant {; G.
tenant G. H Warren. Lieutenant 7; r Mel
Captain J; a. Smith and Captain +; q; MoTsan-
the committee OF arrangements; her ASSISTANTS
were: