The Washington herald., 1907-04-17

Louisville, Ky, who viii be in charge
o. the Virginia Building at jamestown
this summer
Mrs. Emma Fox. Of Detroit. is the con-
sulting paTliameHtarian for the congress.
4irs. Fox is the author Of Parliamentary
usage Of W0man's Clubs and the book
mas been adopted as authority for all the
"oman's clubs in the country.
There are 800 seats ia Memorial Con-
tinental Hall Most Of them were oecu-
pied yesterday afternoon when the fnan-
cial affairs Of the organization were be-
ing discussed.
Badge stands have been placed I'm the
halls OF the corridors of Continental Hall
and the delegates may purchase anv
medal relative TO the organization that
they may desire.
Many men were among those in the gal
lery yesterday. Some OF them were hus-
bands Of Daughters while others were
there out Of curiosity just 10 see how q
ieiu "oman's meeting is carried out.
At a meeting Of the Massachusetts dole
CATION yesterday letter Of sympathy was
written to Mrs. Fairbanks wife Of the
Vice President. who is not IN the best OF
health and not attending the convention.
All the members are looking forward 10
the reception % be given them by Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the White House
Friday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock. Mrs. Nc
Lean viii introduce the society delegates
20 Mr. Roosevelt.
Several women. some Of them Daurb-
ters. and the others merely spectators
We're in the gallery yesterday. taking par-
ucular interest ia all that was going on.
ana to aid them 10 see the speakers and
principals they used opera glasses.
Several delegations went sightseeing
yesterday morning in the large touring
cars used for that purpose. A few of the
members Of the Pennsylvania. Connecti-
cut and Delaware State delegations left
business long enough yesterday 10 make
a trip TO Mount Vernon.
The recognition pin that adorns the
waist Of every Daughter is of sterling
silver bearing the insignia in blue on a
neld Of white enamel IN a gold rim. The
stars. representing the thirteen original
states, the spokes of the wheel. and the
lettering are also Of gold
Mrs C. II. Bond. regent Of the Paul
Revere Chapter Of Boston, arrived yes
terday TO attend the congress. Mrs. Bond
Is the first patroness of Geraldine Farrar.
the great singer. 1t is said that to Mrs.
Bond the sougster gives the credit of her
hrst successful appearance.
Miss Aline f. soIomons, Of Washington.
librarian, and who is candidate for re-
election on the anti-McLean ticket. has
reported that more money and a greater
number Of books have been added to her
department than at any other time during
the term of any other officer
The Washington cab drivers are reap
ing a harvest this week. The nearest
street car line to the Memorial Han on
Seventeenth street is several block away
owing to this fact most of the women
take a carriage from their hotel or room
ing house directly to the convention head
quarters.
Mrs. Alexander Ennis Patten, state re-
sent Of Pennsylvania. and chairman Of
the committee on programme. Is one of
the prominent candidates for nomination
for vice president general on the Mclean
ticket Practically thei entire Pennsyl-
vauia delegation is working for Mrs. pat
ten.
The Daughters and their daughters, of
Washington, who are taking an active
interest in the congress. and whose hus-
bands and fathers are Masons. are spend
ing the busiest week for many wears
During tho day they are at the sessions
and In the evening at the Masonic Fair.
in Convention Hall
Miss Marion II. Brszier. one of the del
egates. is regent and the founder Of the
John Paul Jones Chapter. of Boston. She
has beer attending the annual sessions
ever since the society was organized. Miss
Brazier is accompanied by Mrs. Viola
Albert strous her alternate. They are
staying at the Raleigh
Continental Chapter. D. a. r., held its
meeting with Mrs. Lowe. the vice
regent. IL the P0rtncr Monday afternoon