Evening star., 1909-04-22
GUESTS OF THE "SONS"
Daughters of American Rev.
'oIution at Reception.
SENATOR OWEN SPEAKS
Oklahoma Statesman Pays Tribute to
Woman.
ADDRESS BY MRS. MCLEAN
Appearance Of Mrs. Matthew T.
Scott Signal for Applause-Sing-
ing a Feature.
DDREss BY MRS. MCLEAN

The annual reception rendered the visit
ing delegates to the congress of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution by
the local chapter of the Sons of the
American Revolution was held last even
ing in the First Congregational Church.
The program included addresses by Mrs.
Donald Mclean, president general of the
d. A. R.: Senator Robert L. Owen of Ok
lahoma and Edward Bruce Moore. presi-
dent Of the local chapter of the Sons,
Solos were sung by Mrs. Ralph p. Bar
nard and Richard P. Baching.
The entrance of Mrs. Matthew T. Scott,
one of the candidates for the president
generalship, was the signal for applause.
Later, when Mrs. Mclean. delivering an
address, referred to Mrs. Scott, the dem
onstration was renewed.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Samuel H. Woodrow. The
ceremony Of presenting the colors, part
can Revolution. followed. During the
presentation of the colOrs. at the request
of Mr.. Moore, who presided the audience
arose and sang The Star Spangled Ban
ner,'' Mrs. Barnard and Mr.. Baching lead
ing. Mr.. Moore then introduced Senator
Owen.
Address by Senator Owen.
at is a very great pleasure indeed to
be here tonight" the senator said. "and
speak to the Daughters Of the American
Revolution. 1t is really a very genuine
and true pleasure. but l feel that I could
speak to you Daughters better individu-
ally than collectively. I revere women.
as all manhood should. I have always
thority ever since l had the pleasure of
meeting and marrying my wife. I've re-
spected and honored women ever since 1
knew my mother.
Sons must always honor the Daughters.
We owe many, many things to them.
Were 1t not for the Daughters the Sons
would not be here. Seriously. have you
ever thought that women are the hope
of the world. the ones who point to sue
cess. the ones who cheer the homes and
with fortitude face grief and misfortune
and indicate the way for the future steps
of the man? Have you ever realized that
the morality and the religious veneration Of
the world lie with the women? Morality
and religion must go hand in hand. and of
these the women are the custodians. We
should all do homage to our women. and
may heaven protect. guide. support and
cheer them. To our women the men of
this great land of ours owe everything.
Refers to 1909 Hat.
Women not only are our cheer in the
serious things of life. Look at the modern
Easter bonnets. or, l would be more ac-
curate in saying observe the 1909 hat.
How ingenious women are, when they
can convert a waste basket or a coal
scuttle into thing of beauty and joy
forever, to the entertainment of the man.
kind Of the universe.
LET me differ with you," came a femi-
nine interruption from the platform.
.'They may be a thing of beauty. but
hardly q Joy forever"
Senator Owen paid tribute to Mrs. Nc
Lean and her work as the president
her as probably the most distinguished
member OF the present generation Of
American women. and one who has won
the regard. esteem and affection of every
one with whom she has come In contact.
1T is a pleasure, indeed, to speak to
you, and, IL may say it. a greater pleas
ure to be here on the platform with Mrs.
Mclean the speaker continued. your
organization stands for what is best In
America. and all honor to you who teach
the lessons of patriotism. charity, cour-
age, love and national reverence. Your
work shall progress as long as the ma
ton lasts, and to you the nation shall
be ever grateful for your love and your
labors."
Response by Mrs. Mclean.
Mrs. Mclean thanked the Washington
Chapter of the Sons for the kind atten-
ton bestowed on the visiting sisters. and
extended an invitation to share the D. A.
r. hall for any meetings or patriotic
gatherings.
II shall always have a tender place In
my heart for the Sons in Washington.
Mrs. Mclean explained. because they
have liked me not for what I am In the
D. A. r., but for myself and that to
woman Is the most sacred and long
living compliment one can pay her. Ever
since l have been coming to Washington
the Sons here have been true sons indeed
-chivalrous. kindly and considerate.
They can never fully realize the depth of
my gratitude to them.
IF the women of the land are the cheer
OF mankind. the comforters and makers
of the homes. as Senator Owen has said,
the men. on the other hand, give the
women the protection they need and
crave. the affection they must have and
the kindly and loving consideration es-
sential to feminine happiness. We owe
as much to the men as the men owe to
US. The ideal man and the ideal woman
make the ideal home and ideal homes
should be the only homes In this land OF