The Washington herald., 1909-04-22

Edward Bruce Moore. Commissioner OF
Patents, greeted Mrs. Donald Mclean
and her Daughters" and again ex-
pressed his feiicitation at the completion
of Continental Hall by their organization.
Later in the evening Mrs Mclean re-
Piled to this address and formally invited
the Sons Of the American Revolution TO
share with them occupancy in the build
ing. ''in unity, peace, harmony, and hap
piness."
The reception was the principal social
event Of the day, and more than 900
members Of the D. A. R. attended tie
function despite the inclemency OF the
weather
Senator owen n Speaker.
Rev. Samuel H. Woodrow. pastor Of the
hurch. opened the exercises with prayer
md Mrs Ralph P. Barnard sang a con-
t-alto solo. Mr.. Richard P. Backing was
applauded for his tenor solos.
Senator Owen, Of Oklahoma. made the
principal address and his remarks were
Greeted with applause. He injected into
his speech several witty thoughts which
we're well received As a longtime friend
e Mrs. Mclean, the statesman was es-
-eciaIly honored by the visiting guests
Senator Owen said. in part:
7 feel I could speak better 10 the
Daughters individually than collectively.
I have the greatest reverence 10 women
sinOe I first met my wife. and have the
greatest love and respect for women since
learned to know my mother. II It had
lot been for the daughters, the sons
would not be here. The women are the
ones who point the way 10 success:
women are the cheer OF the world: women
ere the eustodisns Of morality, the
teachers Of religion. We all should do
homage to women. Look at those beau
tifuI Easter bonnets, look al those beau
tiful ferns Of Easter hats. see how Il is
possible 70 turn coal scuttle or a waste
basket into thing OF beauty and joy
forever.
/ feel II is one of the greatest hOnors
OF my life 70 have the privilege OF ad-
dressing the Daughters OF the American
Revolution tonight, especially your
president general The principles upon
which your organization are founded
citizens The education OF the foreigner.
the uplifting Of the poor children. and the
inculcation OF love OF country are ideas
that venerate the brave patriots whom
you revere and make YOU the most ioval
OF American citizens. In your efforts 10
abolish child labor you have shown your-
selves worthy Of esteem. and il is my
earnest desire that your worthy work
may continue, in order that the United
states may profit BY your noble example. "
Response Of Mrs. Mclean.
Mrs Mclean responded 10 these re-
marks, and in an impromptu speech
thanked the 'brotherly organization" for
its thOughtfulness in entertaining the
Daughters
After violent and vigorous sessions
at Continental Hall. and following num-
bers Of receptions and teas, I still ind
tine 20 attend this function annually
given in honor OF our society. I wish 70
thank Senator Owen for his gracious
sentiments toward US. and especially
thankful am I toward the chapter whose
guests We are tonight. I can only say
that Continental Hall Is large enough 4
for both societies. and whenever the 4
sons desire 10 meet there they may co /
so with our compliments. II is a big
structure. anyhow, and It seems TO US II 4
would be lonesome without the sons on 4
hand TO protect Us"
The auditorium OF the church was
5rape6 with American flags and directly 4
above the Platform hung the shield OF
the IS. A R"
Among those daughters present were
Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Mrs. La Vergne
Noyes. Of Illinois: Mrs. Matthew 7.
Scott Mrs. 7. Dewey Woodruff. Mrs.
Horace H. Thompson, and Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey.
Reception by Mrs. Smoot.
Another social function that attracted
many Of the Daughters was the recep-
ion given by Mrs. Smoot in honor OF
Yrs. Story. The conservative candidate
vas presented 10 hundreds Of delegates
Ind accorded a royal welcome by visit
ng members.
In honor Of her mother. Mrs. Matthew
!. Scott. Mrs. Charles Bromweu enter
aimed more than I-O00 visiting regents
nd delegates at a tea in the New Wiz
ard in the afternoon from to : O'Clock.
Mrs. Scott looked particularly hand
ONE and in heavy white satin gown
nassed with gold embroidery. Mrs.
3romwell wore pale gray chiffon with
liver spsngies-
Illinois was probably the best repre-
ented delegation there. and contained
many Of the best dressed women. Mrs.
.ouis Yager, Of Oak Grove. Chicago. who
5 known as the beauty Of the Illinois
elegation. wore pale blue satin hand
embroidered gown and a large ieghorn
al massed in pink roses. Mrs. Charles
iick0x. the State regent and candidata9
or vice president general. wore gray
attn with cut steel embroidery and Q
arge picture hat
Mrs. Ames, the newly elected State
egent, wore heavy black satin empire
Mrs. Carl VrOoman, Mrs.
COTS daughter, wore girlish gown Of
ale blue chiffon cloth made in an ex-
rene high-waisted effect, with pearls;
lrs. Frederick N. Steele. OF Chicago. a
own OF Spanish lace over white sstfn
nd long French lace coat and white
al, with plumes: Mrs. Willard 7. Rjock
Chicago. black satin and thread Iare.
Irs. 5, F. Raymond FitzwiIIians OF Chit
ago. gray brOcaded silk. white point
ice. diamonds. and purple panSy hat:
Irs- H c. Mott. OF BIoom;ngdale
rocaded satin, Persian trimming. and
ice hat; Mrs. c. " Trion. the retiring
Ice STATE regent, OF Chicago. helIotrcne
1tin and gOld-colOred straw hat.
Mrs. John Mack. OF Boston, wore white
7ocaded satin elaborately trimmed in
ose point lace. With diamonds; Mrs.
et4-e Aathes Horne. Of Boston. white
lloroidered empire gown and pearls
Mrs c 3. Bryan. the candidate for
ice president general from Tennessee.
ore handsome gown Of lace over
mite satin. trimmed with point lace. q
lng Irish lace coat. lined with white
linon- and a large black picture hat.
irs r. c Chamberlain, the retiring
Ice president general Of Tennessee. pale
ray embroidered satin. eluny lace coat.
nd large gray hat; Mrs Albert Car