The Washington herald., 1909-04-20

DduEnterS or the American heNOlUtlOu
has ever participated in so many bril-
liant social functions as a body in Wash
ington in a single day. as those held in
conjunction with the opening Of the Eight
eenth Congress yesterday.
Five social entertainments were crowded
into the afternoon, and the climax to the
days entertainment was httingly OBJ
served at the grand reception in Cont
mental Hall last evening.
Taking advantage Of the opportunity 70
attend the first formal function in their
new home, more than 2,500 Daughters
visited the building. and after being pre-
sented 10 Mrs. Donald Mclean. enjoyed
the evening in inspecting the various
rooms and halls Of the structure
EclipsIng all previous receptions Of the
last week in brilliancy. the affair was
noted for the number OF costly gowns
and valuable trinkets worn by the de-
scendants Of the American forefathers.
A Brilliant Scene.
The scene resembIed a mass OF serried
colors blending harmoniously with the
white marble walls which reflected the
rays Of hundreds Of electric bulbs.
In the receiving line with Mrs. Mclean
in the president generals room we're Mrs
Charles T. Terry, Of New York: Comnis-
sioner Of Patents Moore, Judge Anderson,
and Albert J. Gore.
At the imprOmptu musicale given IN the
auditorium in the progress Of the recep-
ton Miss Agnes Scott Logan, of Sedalis.
No. won applause for her operate vocal
selections. Miss Grace Bealmsn. cornet-
ist, ard Mayor George Edward Smith. Of
Frederick. Nd. sang tenor solos. A sex
tet composed OF members OF the Conti-
mental Danes Chapter sang their State
song, Daughters Of Patriots"
The other function that ranked second
10 last nights affair was the reception
IN honor Of Mrs. Matthew T. Scott at
the Willard yesterday afternoon. by the
Illinois chapters. About 90 Daughters
attended. among them being Mrs. Story.
who Is opposing her for the highest Of
fee The rival aspirants had a brief
chat. carefully refraining from discuss
ing politics
Mrs Scott was also the guest Of honor
at the banquet given last evening al the
Arlington by the Chicago chapters. The
tables were arranged in the shape OF a
square and seated 10 persons. Mrs. J.
Hickox was POSTMASTER and Mrs. Frank
orr was ia charge OF the entertainment
Mrs. Donald Mclean responded 70 4
toast. She was followed by Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Mclean closed by saying: In my
heart OF hearts. I love Illinois, and my
love extends 70 Mrs. Scott. whom / hope
viii be named 10 succeed me as presi-
dent general OF the D. A r"
Other speakers were Mrs. John c.
Araes. state regent; Mrs Hickox, James
Thorp, Of this city. ard Mrs. Frank OFT.
Mrs. Scoft's Address.
Mrs. Scott said. in part:
Ladies Of Illinois: II one drop -ere
needed 10 I'll 70 overflowing my cup Of
love for Illinois. Of pride in Illinois. Of
gratitude 10 Illinois. IL would be the evi-
dence furnished by this beautiful occasion
Of Illinois continued and united loyalty
and devotion. We are one in heart, one
IN purpose. and one for the goal and one
for prize
We have the consciousness that iii
nois IS entitled 10 the earth. and that n
Illinois wants the earth, Illinois will get
the earth. But II there should be some
mysterious obliquity Of vision, some fate
lapse of the New England conscience.
some reckless Indifference or careiessness
70 the interests OF the Daughters. and
that means the whole land, for we know
we are the salt 10 save the country. The
rnerest man admits that; in fact, some
inscrutible perversion Of the moral sense
Of voters viii revert to the tactics OF
the travelling evangelist. who. as he went
through the country. painted in big let
tiers on the front Of his wagon. God Is
Love. and on the rear Of his wagon in
big letters. Our dog has all his teeth
We will let the world know that we
have in the rear in reserve material for
present president general and material for
other Offices galore Ladies, 1 thank you
for this magnificent entertainment, for
the encouragement and the support. and
the kindliness. it breeds for myself and
the running mate Victory in the race
Will be your triumph, and the solace
Of your sympathy and friendship would
take away from defeat its sting
4 have listened with the greatest IN
terest and delight to the fascinating story
Of the Red Cross told 10 Us by its most
distinguished American officer, always ex-
cepting the President. The world recog-
nizes the Internal aticnai Red Cross as the
organization upon which depends in cfvi-
lizatiou or in the dark corners Of the
globe to which civilization Is just begin
ming 70 penetrate the Christ spirit which
makes humanity akin. No nation in this
DAY would dare FIRE upon these mercfful
legiOns. so deep is their respect. so pro-
fOund the devotion they inspire. / under
stand that recently military sections of
the Red Cross have been established in
many Of the States, following the lead Of
European nations and of Japan. the little
country that furnished 100000 members to
the japanese Red Cross Association dur
ing its war with Russia, and won the ad-
miratiOn Of the world by its care thrOug'i
the Red Cross Of not only It's own. bit
the enemy's. sick and wounded.
We can never lose faith in human na-
ture and the power OF human sympathy
so long as such merciful work and Christ
like sacrifice are being done for the suf-
fering in the world"
With the Vice President.
For the second time in three days the
Vice President and Mrs. Sherman enter
taned at luncheon IN honor Of Mrs. Story.
This affair took place at o'clock in the
afternoon and was attended by a select
company.
Later In the afternoon Mrs Story was
the guest Of honor az a tea given by Mrs.
Willis al her home. 1914 Nineteenth street
northwest The visiting delegates from
Connecticut were present At the big re-
eeptioa in Continental Hall the gowns
were a feature.
Mrs. Donald Mclean wore pale blue
chiffon. with gold embroidered panels
down the back and front. Mrs. Charles
H. Terry, who received with Mrs. Nc
Lean, wore an Alice blue satin, trimmed
with gold embroidery. with an embroider-
ed net vest. Mrs William Cummings
Story wore white satin, heavily embroid-
cred IN gold rose point lace; Mrs. Matthew
7. Scott, white silk and gold: Mrs. Vroo-
man. Mrs. ScOtts daughter, hand painted
chiffon. trimmed with pale green velvet:
Mrs John Lee DiRwiddie, heavy white
leo o--oI- satin Of n