Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-04
Presentation TO THE D. A. R,
NATIONAL SOCIETY RECEIVES
CLOCK FROM MARYLAND.
Address by Gov. Warfeld in Be-
stowal Of odft-Response by
Mrs. Donald Mclean.

The Daughters of the American Revolu.
ton opened the winter season of endeavol
at Continental Memorial Hall yesterda,
afternoon. The hall was packed Nth a
representative audience to witness the
presentation and unwilling of the marble
clock recently presented the National So.
ciety, D. A. r. Among the distinguished
guests were: Gov. and Mrs. Warfield and
James Randall of Baltimore, the latter
the author Of the state song. Maryland,
My Maryland" which he had the pleasure
of hearing sung by his daughter, Mrs.
Noble Potts. Among the other guests
upon the platform with the president-gen-
eral were Rev. Edward Everett Hale,
chaplain Of the Senate. Who offered pray
er: Right Rev. Henry Yates satterlee,
Bishop of Washington, who pronounced
the benediction: Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley and many others.
The decorations Of the cozy little audi
torium were quite In keeping with the &C.
casion, while the brilliant gowns of the
women made the affair appear more like
The notes of the bugle sounding as
sembly opened the ceremonies. The pre-
sentation Of the clock was made by Gov.
Warfield. who took occasion to speak OF
the intense patriotism OF the women of
that the Daughters Of Maryland had
taken in building up the great state. and
particularly complimented the Daughters
of the American Revolution on the work
history and institutions Of the country and
IN promoting patriotism. He said:
Proud Of Daughters.
IT am proud of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution. The teachings OF
today are different from those of our
fathers, and the people are drifting away
from that grand old feeling that our
forefathers had" :.
He thought that these patriotic organi-
zstions of women would ultimately bring
the people back to first principles
Gov. Warield at this juncture took &C.
casion to specially emphasize his admira-
tion for the fine patriotic work which he
declared was being done by the presi-
Mclean, who. he said. is a native OF
Maryland and a daughter Of whom the
state was especially proud. The gov.
sener then spoke in praise of Mrs. Nc.
Leans personality and her executive abil-
lily which he thought to be of high
order
In presenting the clock he said: II never
think Of clock in connection with an
organisation without recalling also that
memorable day In Philadelphia when in.
ucponOcuCc was ucIidfCu, anu, Go INK
news OF the defeat of CORVALLIS was
brought to the city. the Waterman
shouted: Twelve o'clock; CORVALLIS il
taken: all is WE'LL
The clock. which is presented by Balti.
more chapter. Baltimore, Nd. was &C
cepted for the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution by
Mrs. Donald Mclean, president genera
of the organization. She thanked the
governor for the praise bestowed upon the
society, and painted a glowing picture Of
the future of the society. She said 1t was
with deep sense of gratitude that the
national body accepted the clock, ano
then spoke in complimentary terms of the
Baltimore chapter and Of the society IL
general in Maryland.
The remarks of both Gov. Warfield ant
Mrs Mclean were received with pro-
lonsed applause.
Clock Unveiled.
The clock was unveiled by Mrs. Alexan.
der McCcnachie. state regent Of Mary.
land. 1t hung suspended at the east enc
OF the gallery, in full few of the audi
ence. 1t is in white and gold, six fee