The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
D. A. R. NOTES.

Mrs. Alexander smoo;. OF Virginia, en-
tertained large number Of the conserva-
tires al tea yesterday afternoon TO meet
Mrs William Cummings Story. OF New
York.
Mrs. Joseph 3. Foraker, wife of the for
meT Senator from Ohio. entertained the
members OF the Ohio delegation at tea
from &c 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The wives OF the three Ohio chief JUS
tees, Mrs Wright. Mrs Anderson. and
Mrs Day. presided at the table
Mrs. Robert Taylor. wife Of the Sen
ator frcm Tennessee, entertained the
Tennessee delegation at tea in honor OF
Mrs Bryan. candidate for vice president
general from Tennessee In the receiv-
Ing hne were Mrs Bryan and Mrs. L.
& Fite, who Is Mrs. Tsylors guest
Tennesseeans pride themselves on be-
ing the best lobbyists attending the con-
gress-
Mrs. William Cullop. wife Of the Rep
resentative from Indiana. VIII have as
her guests at luncheon in Continental
Hall this afternoon Miss Brenhaus. Miss
Humes, Mrs. J. u Burns. and Mss Har-
Fiet Jessup, Of Chicago; Mrs. Wiley. Mrs
J. Lapon. and Mrs. 7. J. Latham. OF
Tennessee The party will afterward at
tend the reception at the White House.
The Illinois contribution 10 Continen-
tai Hall was Sl.7055s.
The new State officers OF Nebraska are
Mrs. o. S. Ward. State regent. and state
vice regent. Mrs. s D. BaraIov. Mrs
c. B. Lettom is the retiring State regent
Mrs Charles II. Deere. Of Illinois. has
a record Of sixty-hve colonial ancestors
who were founders and patriots and fight
ers in the Indian wars. six OF their de-
scendants marched az the first alarm Of
Lexington
When AUD Lang syne" was sung bv
the congress yesterday the members OF
the present national board stood on The
stage with their arms around one an
other, with Mrs Mclean in the center.
The silver pitcher given by the Cap
tain Molly Pitcher Chapter last wear .s
being used and Is an object Of interest.
Mrs lie Due. Of New York. is so COW
cred with insignias and badges that one
can scarcely discern the color Of her
waist front
Mrs. Alexander Annis Patton. of Penn
sylvsnia. viii be unanimously reelected
vice president general from Pennsylvania
The most eloquent speaker in the Con-
gress Is Mrs SmaIlwood. OF the District.
who is the only administration District
Of Columbia candidate not opposed by the
Miss Sarah ChenauId is the youngest
page IN the Congress. being but sixteen,
and some Of the men reporters claim she
is the prettiest
Mrs. Hiclox. candidate for vice presl-
dent general from Illinois, has attended
every session since 1884
Mrs. R. L. Hoxie. Of 1882 K street. IN
vites the Daughters 10 her studio while
In town.
The Baby Chapter has been organized
In Cartersville. Ca.
Mrs. L. J Latham, regent OF the Oldest
,hapter In the State Of Tennessee. the
Hermitage Chapter. and Miss LYDIA c. |
Moore viii be the guests OF CONGRESSMAN |
md Mrs. Cullom the week following ad- |
ournment-
Mary Washington Chapter, Of the Dis
rict, the largest here, has raised $500 TO-
aard the library. Much OF the credit Of /
'aising this sun Is due Miss AIine Solo
mons.
New Jersey presented q gavel made OF /
wood from the battle ship Augusta to
Continental Hall
Mrs. Willard 7. Block, Of Chicago. Is
considered one OF the most striking fig
Tres in the Congress. She has a mass OF
'eautlful snov-wflite hair
Miss Helen VarTrL Roev-av - ~ 1