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were Col. Hamilton Ward. New York; Capt.

were Col. Hamilton Ward. New York; Capt.
Henry Foster, Washington, D. c.; Capt.
Walker, head of the former Legion Of
Honor; Coils. English and Urell. past COM
mander-in-chief of the u. S. w. "; Gen.
MOulton and Capt. Freer
Col English was the first to speak and
the committee of seven veterans paid each
high tribute to the auxiliaries and the
work they are accomplishing
At 1890 the assembly adjourned for lunch.
At 2 O'Clock on invitation of Mrs. Ida M.
Galloway, District president, the assembly
members accompanied her to the rooms
above Thompsons drug store. where,
through the courtesy Of DIR. ]. T. Hood the
ladies' of the Spanish War auxiliaries wit
messed the parade of the United Spanish
War Veterans.
The auxiliary assembly will meet again
after the parade and continue the routine
business.
Revision Of Rules Probable.
discussion in caucus last evening on the
amendments to the constitution and by
laws revealed a deep-rooted sentiment in
favor of a radical revision of the same. The
discussion was opened by Mrs. Patricia Sell
bel, department president of Illinois, who
presented a number Of amendments for the
caucus to discuss. The discussion was spir
tied. but always earnesl. those leading
being Mrs. Bean. past department president
or California; airs. Anna NJ Baden, past
member of the National Council; Mrs. Isa-
trict of Columbia; Mrs. Clara Bailey, judge
advocate general: Mrs. Jesse Booth Perry,
past president Of the Department Of Hi
nois. and many others On direct vote of
the National Assembly the appointment of
committee to revise the organic law of
the order.
White House Reception.
In a hall that was almost tent of flags
the National Auxiliary to the Spanish War
Veterans met in general assembly yester-
day afternoon and organized the third ma
tional convention Of the society. The re-
ception given by Mrs Roosevelt to the
National Auxiliary of the United Spanish
War Veterans was the event Of the day for
the ladies. Feeling that Mrs. Roosevelt in
way belongs to them, and having aux
iliaries here and elsewhere named for the
first lady in the land" the society was
delighted to have the honor of reception
all by themselves.
Mrs Roosevelt. attended by Capt. Ar
thur E. Harding, received the members of
the Spanish war auxiliaries in the green
room, Capt. Harding making the presenta-
lions. Mrs. Ida M. Galloway, president of
the Department ofthe District Of Columbia,
presented the president general, Mrs Mary
E. Gedney, and past president general, Mrs
Isabelle T. Alexander, Mrs. Roosevelt re-
ceiving each with words of welcome. The
national officers were next presented. fol-
lowed by the department presidents and
the members of the District auxilaries were
the last to be received, together with the
members Of Mrs. Galloway's national con-
vention committees Over $50 ladies were
in the delegation. and after being greeted
by the mistress Of the White House they
passed on through the various parlors. the
whole of the lower floor Of the mansion be-
ing thrown open for their inspection with
the exception of the blue parlor, which, it
was explained Is entirely dismantled and
in the hands of the decorators.
Mrs. Roosevelt was handsomely gowned
In cot limo oh yIyith ruyt,i 70 10 Nd
touched hands with all her guests. priv
ilege accorded to but few delegations. The
White House looked fresh and bright In it's
clean. new dress, and some beautiful au-
and tables.
Beginning Of the Session.
Immediately following the reception at
the White House. Mrs. Mary E. Gedney
called the third national assembly of the
Spanish war auxiliaries to order in the as
sembly room at the Ebbitt. The hall is one
mass OF flags and the mantels are banked
with flowers. roses, pinks, asters, dahlias,
ferns, and autumn leaves, wi..le a dozen
tall palms make the scene almost tropical
The work of securing the flowers for con-
vention week and Of decorating the assem-
bly, room was in the hands of Mrs. Clara
Russell and Miss Harriet Hawley, and one
that If Mrs. Russell brings in any more
flowers. we all will have to move out on the
roof" On the table of the president gen.
eral. in a great heirloom dish of antique
silver stood a great mass of pink roses.
and the same flowers held down the stations
of the other officers.
The gavel of the president general fell
exactly at 8 O'Clock. She declared the meet
ing an open one and that the visitors might
remain and listen to the opening address,
and the national chaplain. Mrs. l.. P.
Manion, pronounced the invocation.
Welcoming Address.
The president general then presented to
the convention Mrs. Ida M. Galloway, presi
dent Of the District auxiliaries. who ex-
tended greeting to the guests Of the city,
and was greeted with rounds Of applause.
Mrs. Galloway said 1t gave her much pleas
ure to welcome the members and officers
to the capital and trusted that the pro-
gram prepared for their entertainment
might ever serve as souvenir Of WASH
ington and live long in their memories. She
president general for courtesies extended
during the past year. and to the auxiliaries
Mary A. Babcock. No. 1. and Edith K.
Roosevelt, No. 2. for cheerful services.
which had aided so largely in the discharge
of her duties.
Each one Of u.s." she said. should feel
a special pleasure and duty In doing all
within her power toward perfecting the
work which viii serve the best interests Of
our comrades. the United Spanish War Vet
Grams. trust your time spent in Wash
ington win be pleasant and profitable.
Again bid you all hearty welcome"
Mrs. Isabelle Alexander. past president
general and chief Of stan. responded to
Mrs Galloway's greeting. expressing the
very great pleasure in meeting with the
assembly In Washington, and her delight
at the healthy, prosperous condition she
found in the department. She assured Mrs.
Galloway that the members Of the Ma
tional Assembly were being royalty treated.
and for. the assembly extended thanks for
the cordial greetings.
Annual Address.
Tha president. general then read her an