Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-04-23

purposes OF their noble organization, an(
to be nerved with new resolve at the com
ing of each succeeding springtime-the
period of their birth-to greater and bettel
and nobler deeds in their patriotic mission
of service to their country.
At the conclusion of Mrs. McLeans adj
dress reception was held in her honor, at
which a large number of invited guests
were presented to her and the other visit
ing officers During the reception light re-
freshments were served in the dining room,
which was daintily adorned with Oldtime
the garden contiguous to HunGerford Tavern
more than a hundred years ago. Miss
Elizabeth Fields and Miss Priscilla Daw-
son, in colonial costumes, presided at a
large punch bowl in the dining-room and
were assisted by Miss Lillian Fields, in the
character of NANNY Miranda" GORGEOUS
ly bedecked in blue cotton dress and red
bandanna headgear Mr.. Brainard II. War
ner. of Kensington. who was among the
guests, rendered Aunt Miranda" "a quar-
ter for her church." mo. Marse Warner, "
said Miranda, IN give it to the D. A. r. p"
Never mind" replied Mr.. Warner; I'm
going to make the D. A. r. handsome
donation"
The reception committee was composed
of Mrs. Mclean, Mrs. Thorn, Mrs. Croxall,
Mrs H. Bradley Davidson. Mrs Henry T.
ham. Mrs. d. H. Warfield, Miss Margaret
Fields and Mrs. Talbot.
incidentally it was developed that there
is a unanimous desire among the members
of the new chapter to purchase the old
tavern as permanent home for the Or
ganization. Mrs. Mclean strongly advo-
Gated its purchase, and while here made
the first donation ($25) toward raising a
fund for the purpose. 1t is understood that
campaign will be inaugurated in the
early future having for its object the ac-
emulation of sufficient sum with which
to buy the property.
Janet Montgomery Chapter enters upon
its career under most suspicious conditions,
and from the character of its officers and
membership there can be no doubt that it
will grow and prosper at rapid rate and
have long and eminently successful
career.
ORGANIZATION NoTEs.
The gathering presented pleasing pic
ture of attractive women in action, the few
men present forming plain, sombre back
ground that served, by contrast, to add
lustre to the feminine ensemble.
A portrait of General Washington which
hung on the wall of the reception room at
one time belonged to the late Allan Bowie
Davis, of this county. A spinning Wheel
also the property of Mr.. Davis. occupied a
corner of the room.
The silver ladies used for the punch once
belonged to the late Brooke Beall, the first
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county. They are now the property of Miss
Priscilla Dawson, a descendant of Mr. Beall.
Mr.. A. A. Braddock, of Rockville, donated
to the chapter a colonial chair, which was
used in the organization ceremonies. 1t
is as strong and firm to-day as it was when
it was made.
Miss Fields. the Registrar of the new
chapter, is descendant of George Beck
with, who was present at the historic meet
ing held in Hungerford Tavern on June II.
1774-one hundred and thirty-fve years
ago.
A guest book was provided. so that future
generations may know who were present
at the organization.
A superb bunch of roses was presented
to Mrs. Donald Mclean by Mr.. b. II. War
ner. of Kensington. during the reception.
The colonial furniture used in the build
ing was loaned by Mrs. r. G. Fields and
Miss Priscilla Dawson.
The fire places were fitted with very old
andirons. and logs were piled on ready to
be lighted. if needed
The rooms, which are somewhat dark,
owing to the small. old-fashioned windows,
we're lighted with candles in old Candida
An ancient lantern and picture of
Wakefield. the birthplace of Washington.
were loaned by Mrs. William II. Talbot.
When Mrs. Croxall. the County Regent
first undertook the work of organizing
chapter in Montgomery county she encoun-
tered encouragement on almost every hand
Her final triumph is well worth the indus
trious and perseveripe efforts she gave,
and is especially gratifying to all who we're
able to lend her assistance.