The Washington times., 1909-04-20
Second Days Session Opens
With Scent of Contest
in Air.
MRS. MASURY ALLIES
WITH INSURGENTS"
Massachusetts Woman Will Make
Speech Putting Mrs. Story
in Nomination.
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the Daughters would be Just a. little
more quiet during this roll CALI
The Daughters Nsuhsided temporarily
but within ten minutes the hum Of con-
had again become noticeable and Mrs.
Mclean smilingly, but reprovingly had
10 ask once more for quiet
At the, suggestion of Mrs. Donald Nc
IeaTA and upon motion of Mrs Edward
Ortou Of Ohio, the convention unani-
mously adopted a resolution of SYM
pathy Tor Mrs Charlotte Emerson
Main, whose husband died recently.
Mrs. Main was not present today and
her report, as vice president general in
charge of organizations, on increased
membership and those entitled to vote
at this Congress, was read TO the soci-
ETY..
Receptions End Day.
Four brilliant receptions fttingly
rounded out the opening day of the
eighteenth annual Continental Con-
Eress-a day intended to be devoted to
patriotic ceremonies and entertainment
rather than the furtherance of society
politics and a discussion Of the impend-
ing fractional fight
The days entertainment was the most
lavish ever bestowed upon the visiting
Daughters, and they, in turn. presented
an unequaled array of handsome gowns
and jewels. Naturally. the greatest dis
play was at the farewell reception ten
dered the retiring president general at
Continental Hail last evening. More
than 1900 distinguished ana magntfi-
Gently gOwned women were introduced
TO Mrs Mclean. Mrs. Charles II. Terry,
vice president general of New York,
made the intrOductions In the receive
ing line stood Justice Anderson. presi-
dent Of the Sons OF the American Revo-
luton for the District; Vice President
Moore, Albert J. Gore, and Mrs Noble
Potts.
Mrs. McLean's Gown.
Mrs. Mclean wore a becoming gown
Of pale blue chiffon, embroidered in
silver panels, empire Mrs. Terry wore
blue satin. embroidered in gold. Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott, candidate to succeed
Mrs Mclean, was attractive in a white
embroidered net. trimmed with gold,
diamond ornament
The hall was Respondent in its blaze
OF white light against the newly fin
fshed marble background Looking
down from the gallery upon the hun
dreds Of women in evening dress. the
scene, indeed. appeared a gorgeous one.
Two hours before the beginning OF
the main reception of the evening hun
drcds OF Daughters had called at the
New Willard 10 meet Mrs. Matthew T
ININNs NAV was the guest OF lnt llIl-
nois delegation, which will present Mrs.
SCOTS name TO the convention All
prominent members OF the Congress
we're present, among them being no
story Mrs SCOTS opponent for office.
Was Honor Guest.
Mrs. Story had short while before
been the guest OF honor at a reception
rendered by Mrs. S. A. Willis. at her
home. 1914 Nineteenth street Mrs.
Willis had in the receiving line Mrs.
Sarah T Kinney. Mrs John T Stirling.
Mrs. John BueI, and Mrs Seabrook
sydnor. all prominent members OF the
Connecticut delegation, in whose honor
the affair was given. About 300 were
invited
The Chicago chapter gave a banquet
70 Mrs. Scott at the Arlington last even
ing. at which 10 covers were laid. Mrs
John G Ames. candidate for State Re
gent or Illinois, presided and INTRODUCES
Mrs. Scott as the president general
elect" Mrs. Charles Hickox, State re-
sent; Mrs J. Elworth Gross and Mrs
frank 3. Orr were among the speakers
Mrs. Donald Mclean said a few words
about her love for the great State OF
Illinois and for Mrs. Scott.
Yesterday afternoon the Utica, y. Y
chapter was the guest OF Mrs James S
Sherman. Mrs. William Cummings
Story, conservative candidate, was
again the guest Of the Vice President
wife on this occasion.
To Meet Mrs. Story.
a number Of Daughters are aIsC
asked 70 meet Mrs. Story this after
noon at o'clock tea at the home
or Mrs. Henry Haywood Classic. POI.
Columbia road. The reception is fl
honor OF the delegates from Tennessee
Texas. and Mississippi.
n.
Warfield were pI evented from beinl
present az the afternoon session Of tn,
society yesterday. the former becaus
OF a meeting Of the Senate Finance
Committee. Both were to have deliv
cred speeches. The afternoon session
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