The Washington herald., 1909-04-18


ly afterward Mrs Sherman put in an ap-
pearance. Together they greeted num-
Der OF the Daughters.
The Vice President was little late In
arriving. and as he took his place be-
tween Mrs. story and the hostess the af-
fair seemed TO take on a more cheerful
aspect For two hours the stream OF
delegates poured into the room. and
words Of encouragement to Mrs. Story
caused her 10 instill a new hope into her
faction.
SIRny FIoraI Offerings.
The Vice Presidents wife wore a hand
some gown OF soft pale gray. made In
the prevailing style Of the empire period.
and moderate sized gray hat with
plumes Mrs Story wore a renaissance
lace robe over white satin. with a large
Ieghorn hat trimmed with pink roses A
string orchestra played throughout tie
afternoon. and a buffet supper was serv-
ed I'm the dinlng-room Of the suite.
4 number OF floral offerings were pre-
sented TO the nominee, and when the re-
ception closed at O'Clock. several bas-
kets were required 20 hold The bouquets
OF roses and violets.
The entertainment given by the Dis
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on the first floor. Every seat was taken
when Mrs Il l. Hodgkins. State re-
gent for the District. formally opened the
exercises. Twelve Of the young ladies
from the Laise- Phillips School opened the
programme by singing the District State
song. Loyalty. This selection was
chosen at a contest held several weeks
ago. The young women were applauded
and congratulated by those IN charge OF
the affair.
Miss Boardmnn AppIauded.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey then intro
duced Miss Boardman, who briefly out
lined the efforts OF the Red Cross in
stamping out disease. That portion OF
the address which dealt with the work
accomplished by America in time OF
plague and calamites earned applause.
It was during this address that Mrs.
Mclean entered the chamber. Mrs. Scott
occupied a seat IN the front row. Mrs.
Mclean held an informal reception al the
rear OF the hall, and a few minutes later
Mrs. Story. escorted by members OF her
delegation from New York. entered and
join d in the festivities.
A meeting OF the New York State dele
gates was supposed TO have been held
last night but Mrs. Story did not wish
the delegates 10 be prevented from at
tending the function downstairs and de-
cided 10 hold the meeting later.
The Swedish Minister and Nine. Lager
crantz were the invited guests Of honor.
Mrs. Mclean. after being escorted TO the
chair Of honor on the platform. made
brief response TO Miss BOardman's ad-
dress. Mrs. Scott also spoke briefly on
the same subject. and urged the daugh-
ters 70 unite with the Red Cross in carry
ing on the work Of mercy
Statement Is Optimistic.
One Of the statements issued late last
night by the Observation-Disclosures managers
contained the fact that no reply would
be made 70 Mrs Scott's insinuation that
she was maliciously termed mentally un-
fit to serve as president general"
Continuing. the report says: we have
sufficient votes pledged 20 our candidate
and need make no statements IN reply to
an unfounded report The conclusion in
Inmates that something In the nature Of
a sensation viii be caused during the
congress which will benefit the cause OF
the StOryites
Administration adherents are cheerful
because Mrs Pelle de Reviera and Mrs
Sarah Dickinson. influential New York
members. are 10 arrive to-day to cham
pion the cause OF Mrs. McLean's candi-
date In the delegation there are a num-
Der OF Story supporters. among whom IS
Miss Helen Varrick. who VIII nominate
Mrs. story on Thursday.
Praise for Mrs. Mclean.
A number Of meetings were held by
the various committees at Continental
Hall during the day. and in the morning
the national board. after transaction Of
routine matters. adopted the following
resolutions indorslng the administration
OF Mrs Donald Mclean:
I'VE, the members OF this. the retiring
board. desire to be placed upon record
as expressing our deep gratitude to the
chairman. our president general, Mrs.
Donald Mclean. for her wise, just, de-
liberate. always parliamentary. and con-
stitutional rulings.
For the confidence reposed in US, the
Difference accorded our opinions, which
has always resulted In absolute una
nimitg. while the meetings have been so
harmonious and congenial in every way.
that coming 10 them has been a pleasure
to look forward to and one always real
lied.
The work accomplished along ali lines
during her administration, her business
methods in bonding Continental Hall.
which has resulted in the practical COM
pletion OF this memorial TO stand as the
work Of women. We once again heartily
indorse and express our qualification at
having members. also. OF the Memorial
Continental Hall committee"
The committee on the good Of the order.
an unofficial body composed entirely OF
members OF the congress who line up with
the conservatives. Informally discussed
subjects Of interest to the organization at
the New Willard last evening. Among
those who took an important part IN the
debate were Mrs. NJ. A. Ballinger and
Miss Mary Desha.
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