The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
D. A. R. CONGRESS
WILL OPEN TO-DAY
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eraI days ago that she would attend any
reception 10 which she WIS invited.
whether It be IN honor OF 1Irs. Scott. Mrs
Mclean. or any OF the other candidates
c. A. n. to he Peaceful.
In comparison with the heated cam
paign that is expected 20 occupy the time
of the Daughters at Continental Hall this
week, the convention OF the c. a. R. viii
be most peaceful II is their policy 10
keep a good officer in authority as long as
she will serve, and no one tries TO dis
place her.
In the absence Of Mrs. Frederick T. Du-
bcis. president. Mrs. Daniel LothrOp win
preside at the opening session this morn
ing.
Mrs. LOthrOp naugUrated the yearly
piigrimages Of the Children 10 the tomb
Of Washington at Mount Vernon. The
society has its own tree in the historic
grounds. and its growth each year is
noted BY the pilgrims
Another whose influence Is slways felt
at 9. A. r. conventions is Mrs. Nellie NJ
Rich. State director OF the New York
societies. Mrs. Rich gives one OF three
cups for which the Children are striving
this year. the offer being made TO the
New York societies gaining the largest
number OF new members Another cup Is
offered by Mrs. Beach. national historian
for the largest contribution FOR the Chill
dren's room IN Continental Han, and still
another VIII be presented by Miss Mar
/ garet Lothrop, .irst member OF the So
ciety, to the Massachusetts, society show
I ing the greatest growth.
Attended st. Johns Church.
Wearing their official badges and in
sigma, more than 800 daughters occupied
reserved seats in St Johns Church yes
terday afternoon.
There were also a number OF members
OF the Children OF the American Revolu-
ton present 10 listen TO the sernan by
/ Rev. DR.. Smith.
Choosing hts subject from the book Of
Deuteronomy, the clergyman preached on
The people OF inheritance" He showed
the relation between the fathers OF the
republic and their descendants. EN-
/ bodied IN the discourse was a warning 70
the members OF the society 20 preserve
that spiritual union responsible for the
| success Of the victors IN the War OF the
Revolution.
/ feel q pride n welcoming the Daughters Of toe
II
crels Society this Afternoon % this oid church -
cause many q the fo-efathers wo-shirs-l here. 7
would iupress upon you that The csF freelozn which
now enjoy Is oloeslg conueced with the spiritual
freedom which animated the patriots in The Gays q
strife
Closely Associated.
Yog nay disagree on the question OF religion and
contend with othes Of this geneTson oa tie petty
differences. but II is vel 70 bear in mind that
worship aad the life q our c1vnt-y are closely as
I soCiatad.
Let ne u-Es upon TIE members Of his sDsety
that it is Necessary rot only 70 transmit 70 ros,a1y
/ the spirit q freedom. but also % instfu IN the
minds of The young the tnpu-tance Of believing
/ the principle laid dosn By ChTist and reFered by
I the men who earned or liberty.
At stated times raise your minds above the
t1-Tncil and strife of present day affalrs and 20
up into the m0Untains Of elevated thought % cofn-
uaune sith Cod ard His divine Soo- Let Z be sad
I IN future years thaS yCu members q the D. = r.
besides fostering q spirit q patriotism. also e.
/ anzIled spirit of religion 10 your children.