The Washington herald., 1909-04-20

With biare OF trumDets. sounding nil
itary music. and in the presence. Of more
than 3.ece Hneal descendants OF the men
who established freedom in America. the
Eighteenth Congress Of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution was opened
yesterday morning
simultaneously with the auspicious
Oh dng. Mrs. Donald Mclean formally
detcS led the home Of the organization.
Co9slsentaI Hall. and consecrassa il as
rsrznsoieuHl 70 the memory OF the pa
triots OF 177s
4 more appropriate setting could not
have been desired for the assemblage
OF Daughters who gathered to conse-
crate with loyalty a temple TO the glo-
riOus achievement Of Washington and
his soldiers.
Apparently forgetting the Iactional dif-
ferencss that have divided the society
into two elements. the Daughters crowd
ed the auditorium sndshlled the galleries
to participate in the most brilliant func-
ticn held in the eighteen years OF the SO
ciety's existence
Vice President Speaks.
The aspect Of the sunlit conoourss
was IN harmony with the vari-colored
gowns worn By the audience, and over
all the rejoicing was the touch OF tae
spring season that lent an air OF tTi-
umph and cheerfulness 20 the scene
Through the partly opened glass roof
birds huttered 10 and fro, and their songs
added q. the briIliancy OF the affair.
The Vice President OF the United States
officially welcomed the delegates on be
half OF the government; France sent It's
greeting through its Ambassador. II
Jusserand the hundreds OF chapters,
through their regents. conveyed mes
sages OF felicitation 10 the retiring pres
ident general and other organizations
siEnifed their friendship 70 the D. A r.
Equally as acceptable and accorded the
unanimous applause was the letter re-
ceived By Mrs. Mclean from Theodore
Roosevelt. wishing the Daughters a sue
cessful and harmonious convention The
communication was not read from the
platform
The speeches and music Indicated the
patriotism that filed every heart. and
conservatives Joined with administration
lists in sounding the tribute OF the men
and women who made the republic Of the
United States possible
At the afternoon meeting the various
chapters were given an opportunity 10
give vent 10 their pent-up feelings Of en-
thrsiasn. and a number OF historic. as
well as valuable. bequests were made 70
the presiding officer for presentation 10
the Congress and 1t home.
Relics OF value and msmentos OF
valorous deeds on the battlefield were
accepted by the officers. and given suit
able places IN the building revered By the
thousands Of women
Brilliant Reception at Hall
Perhaps the most auspicioes and bril-
liant social function yet held by the
Daughters was the entertainment that at
tracted the delegates 20 the nall last
evening. The spirit OF patriotism incident
10 the dedication Of the temple was sup
plemented by a spirit Of enthusiasm that
was represented by a gorgeous display of
gowns and gems.
Especially significant TO every Daughter
who attended the two earlier sessions was
the toucn o. religious thought urJered BY
Bishop Harding, and the chaplain gen
eTaL Mrs. Esther rockingham Noble.
To those Of the older Daughters who
helped conceive the idea OF a permanent
home in the nations Capital. this sentl-
nient. blending patriotism with religion.
caused tears to flow
In one Of the reserved boxes overlook
IN the stage Mrs. Matthew T Scott ad-
ministrstion candidate for the presidency
general. sat with her campaign msnag-
ers. In an inconspicuous seat In the au-
dltorium Mrs William Cummings Story
was seated for the major part Of the GER
emonles.
There are Loo delegates to the con
gress. and they have brought !, 40 STYLES
OF headgear. This years hat show does
not have quite 50 many OF the extremely
large types, but the flower and fruit
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