Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04

American citizen II would be impossible
to measure the blessings conferred upon
American citizenship by visits made to the
tomb OF Washington at MouM Vernon 10
the noble women of the country we owe
debt Of gratitude for this priceless privi-
lege. and | glad TO make public &C.
Acknowledgement of my share of that DEBT
today.
Building a Nation.
when the victory OF arms had enforced
the recognition OF our right Of independ-
ence. the revolutionary heroes were con-
fronted with the tremendous task Of build
ing nation that would bring into fun
frIition the hopes for which they had
fought. Monarchy prophesied failure and
earnestly wished for IL. but In this new un-
dertaking they demonstrated the fact that
peace hath her victories no less renowned
than those. of war
In the hearts of Americans our flag
should lead all the rest A moments re-
Election upon the constellation OF national
ensigns will flood the mind with wonder
ful suggestiveness One reminds US OF the
sufferings Of Siberian exiles under the rule
of absolute monarchy. Another recalls the
reign of terror the period of ns tons
transition from monarchy to representative
government. Another suggests the cruel
ties of the inquisition and the reign OF a
bloody Weyler In Cuba. Another points 10
the checkered history OF long line OF
kings and queens who sought the enslave-
ment OF the American colonies But our
flag represents the highest realization of
the hopes OF the race for intellectual, civil
aud religious liberty
Dedicated to Freedom.
Our flag was dedicated to the cause OF
freedom by the American revolution. The
loyal citizenship of the country has always
borne it in triumph against the foreign
and domestic foes. and today sustain 1t In
Its proud position among the nations of the
world Then long may IL wave DER the
land of the free and the home OF the brave.
My country It's of thee. sweet land OF liberty,
OF thee sing.
Land where my fathers died.
Land Of the pilgrims pride!
From ey'ry mountain side let freedom ring.
Yes. liberty bells, sing on. ring on Pro
claim liberty throughout all lands unto al
the inhabitants thereof.
yes. ring out the old and ring in the
new: ring out the false and ring in the
true
'+Then ring on. ring on. If this you do!
Yes. yes; the schools OF monarchy. bond
age and error have closed and the grand
university of liberty has opened. is now
open. and will remain open for ages &c
come. Then let the struggling millions en-.
ter. study our curriculum from the primer
of its early sacrifice to up through its sub
lime philosophy OF human rights under free
government. and take their degrees while
the culture. grace and dignity of American
womanhood presides In the name Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Salute to the Flag.
Following Mr. Andrews the Children of
the American Revolution gave a salute &c
the flag" Mrs. Mclean extended TO them,
and to all who had participated in the pro-
gram. the thanks Of the society. She said
it seemed particularly fitting that the first
observance by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution of the Fourth OF July since
80 al Hall
should be held in that auditorium. She
agreed that peace hath her victories no
less renowned than war;" and acknowl-
edged the compliments of Mr.. Andrews.
that woman has been a predomnating in
fiuence in all victories. whether in peace or
war She declared that while war is rep
resented by a masculine figure and Mercury
Is et-footed lad, that peace and justice
are represented by women.
Justice" said Mrs. Mclean, smiling lis
a woman. She stands there. blindfolded,
holding the even balance. And / have been
told that the only reason she got the bal
ance even was because she was blindfolded.
I am not prepared to affirm or deny this.
but whether no. We must be satisfied
with the knowledge that we are FREEDOM
mating influences.
DR. Steele pronounced the benediction and
the Daughters and their guests left the hall
while the Marine band played Sousa's THE
Inyincible Eagle
A flag was presented to the society by
Mrs Barker of Rhode Island.
The Committees.
Following are the committees that had
charge of the meeting:
Committee on Fourth of July celebra-
tion-Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins. acting
state regent d. c.. chairman; Mrs M. A.
Ballinger, Mrs. Job Barnard. Mrs. Mary C.
Beach Mrs. Amos G.. Draper, Mrs. II. p.
Gerald. Mrs. Harry Templer Guss. Mrs.
Kate Kearney Henry. Mrs. Fannie L. Mat
thews. Mrs c. d. Merwin. Miss w. NJ.
Ritchie Mrs William Oscar Roome Mrs.
Patty Miller Stocking Mrs Herman Stump.
Mrs. Mabel G.. Swormstedt, Mrs. Mary
Garfield Wysong. Mrs Donald Mclean.
president general n. S. d. A r., member
ex-offico
Cooperation committee-Sons of the
American Revolution, William Hamilton
Bayly, president District of Columbia So
ciety Sons of the Revolution. Francis p.
b. Sands president District of Columbia
Society: Frederick D. Owen. chairman:
John Doyle Carmody. Wallace ID. Mclean.
Andrew b. Graham. n. L. Collamer. John
D. Biddis. William II. Pearce. Sidney |.
Besselievre. Henry w. Samson. James W.
Witten John E. Fenwick. secretary.
Detail of officers. LIST Regiment Minute
Men. Lieut.. Col. E. r. Campbell command
ing.