The Republican journal., 1909-05-13
Daughters Of the American Revolution
John Cochran Chapter of Belfast Holds its
Annual Meeting.

John Cochran Chapter of Belfast Holds its
Annual Meeting.
Inc annual business meeting of John Cochran
Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu.
tion' was held last Monday evening at the
nome OF the Misses CHM. An amendment was
made to the bylaws by inserting under Chap.
ter vi third section, providing that six member
should constitute quorum for the transaction
Of business. Before the election of the nomi.
mating committee the organizing regent, Mrs
Edwin F. Frost, made very graceful speech
IN which she said that she hoped the nomnat-
ing committee would waive the custom of re-
election, as she wished to be relieved from the
duties as regent, and to pass the honor on
The nominating committee consisting of Mrs
Geo. W. Stoddard, Miss Florence M. Hill and
Mrs. Frank R. Woodcock, reported as follows
Regent, Mrs. Edward Sibley.
VICE Regent, Miss Lucy A. Cochran.
Recording Secretary, Miss Isabel CHM.
corresponding Secretary, Miss Florence M.
Kimball
Treasurer, Miss Mildred E. Mitchell.
Auditor, Mrs Elbridge S. Pitcher.
Chaplain, Mrs George w. Stoddard.
Registrar, Mrs. Edwin P. Frost.
Historian, Mrs. James F. McKeen.
Directors Mrs Ada Kimball and Miss
ENERGY CHM.
The report was accepted in full, and the list
of officers,as given above, was declared elected
The annual reports of the treasurer, secre-
taries, registrar, historian and auditor were
read and accepted. The regents report was as
follows:
Looking back over the past eleven months
since our organization was accomplished the
first question we ask is, 'What have we done ?'
The time has seemed very short in which to do
anything, more especially as none of us had
any previous experience in the work of the D.
A. r. When we remember what difficulties
and discouragements we had to contend with,
think we may feel well satisfied with our
attainments 1t was matter of much regret
that we could not have started in more auspi-
ciously with public reception and entertain
ment,as most chapters debut the fates ordered
otherwise and although to have been born in a
burst of glory would no doubt have made our
society seem more desirable, and would per-
haps have gained us a larger membership, yet
quiet birth often leads to fruitful life and
feel sure we have been but paving the way for
future good work.
1t almost never happens, l think, that a
chapter is formed without leader who has
had some experience in the ways and works of
the society, and if your regent has seemed very
stupid, pray that you will take that into con-
sideration in your judgment of her.
Considering what very busy women we all
are our fourteen meetings, including our Or
ganization, have been well attended and have
proved entertaining and beneficial to us all,
am sure
The literary branch of this work is of great
importance. Anything that trains the mind and
increases our learning, tends to make US bet
ter patriots, or at least most influential and
reasoning ones, and as we cannot live for our
selves alone, what we gain in such study is
radiated throughout the circle of our acquan-
tance and may prove powerful influence for
good in ways we least suspect.
wish to take this opportunity of thanking
the program committee for their very difficult
and efficient work in preparing the program
for an entire year. The subjects have been of
great interest and the selections of readings
showed excellent taste and familiarity with
good literature.
Beginnings are always hardest, but this
first years experience has taught US what we
can do along this line and it will not be so hard
to outline the next years study. If l may be
allowed one parting suggestion, it is that our
work be more concentrated, that we delve
deeper into each subject and get more than a
superficial knowledge of the l:lportant stages
of our history. 1t is gratifying that our years
program could have been carried out with so
slight change.
Individually, we have done more or less
work along genealogical lines, which work will
continue, | think, because of the peculiar in
terest it has for many of US.
We have contributed, toward the grand me-
mortal erected in Washington in honor of the
patriots of the American Revolution, the only
building in America, believe, and perhaps in
the whole world, to be erected by society of
women. Last year the Maine chapters con-
tributed $1,000 for the finishing and furnishing
of the Maine room of which l shall tell you
1c%- II. Ill
for will include rugs, chairs, tables etc.,,--al
the necessities probably-5ut l am sure we all
wish the NJ aine room to be beautiful as we'll as
useful and l hope the John Cochran chapter
may add its mite for that purpose, during the
coming year. We have also purchased a
charter from the National Society which also
helps toward paying the debt on Memorial Hall.
In regard to other branches of our work we
have had slight knowledge until very recently,
but feel confident that we shall be able to ac-
complish something in the way of patriotic
education, and possibly in marking graves and
historic spots during the coming year. We
must keep before our minds the object of our
society and not allow ourselves to drift into
careless and selfish ways. We have gained
few new members, with the prospect of sew
eral more. and this is part of the work in
which each member should interest herself, if
we would be prosperous.
Our chapter represented at the State
Council in Bath and also at the 18th Contnen-
tai Congress of the N. S. D. A. R. by its re-
gent who received great help and inspiration
from the experience, and desires most earnestly
to impart it to the daughters who remained at
home. 1t is much to be regretted that no one
else could attend, for your regent realizes fully
her incapacity as leader and only hopes you
will be lenient and throw the mantle of charity
over her shortcomings.
In closing, l wish to thank the officers who
have been so efficient in their work, and each
individual member for her kindness and toler-
ance. We have worked together harmoniously,
and as the years go on will feel more closely
united, am sure One of the beautiful things
about our society is the fact that old and young
and middle-aged daughters are everywhere
united in enthusiasm and loyal friendship, and
the longer we work together the stronger will
be cur enthusiasm and our friendship for one
another.
And now l ask your loyal support for my
successor. We have been but learning the
rudiments of the work during the past year,
but now. if we will all pull together,we shall no
doubt be able to work wonders. With this
hope l resign my office to one who is far
worthier EVELYN FROST
Regent "John Cochran Chapter.
Mrs. Frost gave most interesting informal
report of the 18th Continental Congress at
Washington, which she attended, and it was
thoroughly enjoyed by the members, who were
privileged to have an intimate glimpse of the
working of the national society and of its new
home. Mrs. Frost's work as organizing re-
gent has been enthusiastic and conscientious,
and the chapter is to be congratulated that it