Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-17

reelected for the secood term she has,
therefore, had the opportunity to observe
carefully the progress of the organization.
We SHOULD in some nner provide
patriotic organizations for women and
children who not descendants of pa
triots. in order that they may be taught
10 love, honor and rerpetuate the institu-
tons which have made it possible for them
to become citizens and enjoy the rights
and the prosperity of this great republic:
and in invoking the blessing of God upon
the organza ton the chaplain general has
felt from the beginning, and Is more and
more impressed, His providential guild
ing has been shown through the years that
have passed, that this is to be your great
and abiding work. not only to save America
for Americans, but TO make of all who
come TO US. true Americans w.-o will JOIN
with us in the perpetuat!on of our insti-
tutiOns.
Corresponding Secretary General
Tie report of Virginia Miller. correspond
Ing secretary general of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution, presented to the
president general and members of the nf-
teenth Continental Congress, contained a
record of supplies sent from the Office of
the corresponding secretary general from
April /. 1903, 10 April j. 1896.
Besides membership application blanks,
constitutions, circulars. officers lists. mini
fer cards. i4l letters were received and -
written during April. 1905.
During May, besides the Office literature
1856 letters were received and 139 written:
In June 132 letters were received and l4l
written; In July I04 letters We're received
and 1914 written. besides having mailed to
honorary and national officers state state
vice and chapter regents, copies OF the
amendments. to be acted upon at the pres
eut Continental Congress. lists of officers.
etc. in August 81 letters were received and
~ We're written; In September l25 letters
were received and 1873 written; in October
IT'S letters were received and 1I2 written ,
in November t02 letters were received and
65 written; in December 143 letters were re-
ceived and 142 written; in January, 1906.
220 letters were received and 231 written;
IN February 1TS letters were received and
lT5 written. and in March 2l9 letters were
received and POI written.
During the twelve months total of 1.T57
letters were received and 1855 were writ
ten. besides having sent out "A. 135 pieces
of miscellaneous literature.
Some Invitations were received and ac-
knowledged circular sent out by com
mittee of the American Historical Associa-
ton regarding the organization and present
condition of the society was Allied out and
all questions answered for a report to be
made to the association.
Al. requests for supplies have been filed
Immediately upon receipt and replies TO all
letters received have been dictated and
signed by the corresponding secretary gem
eral personally.
Mrs. Delivers Report.
The report OF Mrs. Jonathan P. Dolliver.
historian general. this session marks the
end OF ten years of her work In the Office
OF the historian general. She stated that
Il has been a period OF increasing interest
Methods have been improved, greater unity
secured. and at the same time a wider scope
given to our plan of investigation.
"A general revival OF interest. much of
II undoubtedly due to the founding of our
society, has put within our reach" Mrs.
Doiliver stated. lin the larger field. within
which we are pursuing these studies. a vast
collection of material hitherto inaccessible
Enthsiasni in preserving the outlines of
family history seems thoroughly aroused.
and the Importance of these biographical
records Is more fully appreciated than ever
before This is surely fortunate thing for
our country, since the national life grows
directly from the home which Is the unit
OF society. Our society preserves the line
age of It's members. not for the purpose OF
founding an. axistocracy. but In order to
nurture the patriotism OF coming genera
tons by keeping alive the memory OF the
men and women whose sacrifices laid the
foundation Of the institutions OF popular
government In the new world
'sour methods have been strengthened by