Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-10-08
D. A. R. PROUD OF
PART In BIG WEEK
Caesar Rodney Chapter Re-
counts Happy ReCOIIeCtiOnS
Of Flag Presentations
FLORIDA DAUGHTERS
NOW TALK PRESENTATION

The first meeting for the year of
the Caesar Rodney Chapter of the d.
A. r., was held yesterday afternoon
at the residence Of the chapter regent
Mrs. George c. Hall. Although the
weather was very disagreeable, there
was full attendance present, and
this was partly due to the interest in
the battleship presentations, and part
ly due to the regents reputation as a
most delightful hostess.
Mrs. Caleb Churchman, who is in
the city for the presentation week, as
the guest of Mrs. Eugene DUPONT, and
Mrs. Daniel Short, of Laurel, were
guests of honor. Mrs. Churchman was
the first to start the movement for
organizing a ID. A. r. in Delaware,
and was the first state regent. Mrs.
/ Churchman is now an honorary re-
/ gent She made a delightful speech in
response to the cordial greetings OF
the chapter, given through Mrs Hall,
telling Of the organization of the state
society congratulating the daughters
on the gift of the flags and assuring
the society.
Mrs. Cornelius w. Taylor, the State
Regent, reported that since Delaware
Daughters have initiated the giving of
flags to the State battleship, their
fame has gone abroad over the coun-
try. Florida d. A. r. is planning 70
give at least stand of colors, and
have written asking for information
V.r,,, tho na1aWar SOrfnfN
The chief matter of interest at the
meeting was the presentation of the
flags to the Delaware. Everybody was
enthusiastic over the success OF the
ceremonies, and spoke In high praise
of the efficient arrangements or the
battleship committee.
Mrs. Taylor explained that every
thing was arranged by the Navy De-
partment. The Daughters were pleased
that they were given the place OF non
or. which In the navy, is the place at
the last. Captain Cove also honorea
/ the flags by having THE star Spangled
Banner" played during their presenta-
ton. and everybody commented on the
fitness OF this with pleasure. Alto
gether. the Daughters felt that the en-
tire ceremony of presentations was
beautiful and a source OF pride. TO the
State.
Mrs. Julia G. Scott, President-Gen-
eral of the d. A. r., sent a letter OF
earnest regret that the meeting OF the
National Board in Washington on DC
tober 5, prevented her accepting the
invitation OF Delaware TO be present
at the ceremonies. On the other hand
there was regret that Mrs. Taylor
could not attend the meeting OF the
National Board, and the luncheon a.
Continental Memorial Hall
Mrs. Hall presided at the meeting
and Mrs. h. p. Moody, the secretary
read the minutes Of the last meeting
held IN June at the home OF Mrs
Hall. The question Of meeting place
for this year was re-opened by Mrs
Eugene dupont, chairman OF TIT
executive committee. 1t seems tina
Tuesday afternoons are not practic
able sine to secure the New-Centur!
parlors. as there Is so great de
mand for the parlors on that day ina
they could not always be secured. Th
bylaws of the society name Tuesda'
afternoon as the meeting date AM
the society is reluctant to change tn
date, so the matter viii be settled II
the future. The November meetinl
will be held in the Historical Societ.
Building. and Z. Z. Hanna will prob
ably serve the tea. The regent, Mrs
George C. Hall, will spent severa
n weeks visiting relatives in Charles
ton, S. c., and so will not be presen
at the November meeting.
At the November meeting, there will
be the election Of delegates and al
ternates to the next continental con
gress at Washington. Each chapte
rs entitled to ten alternates. Mrs
Harry A. Miller, Mrs. G. S. Middleton
and Mrs. Sallie Councill were namel
as the nominating committee.
Mrs Howard d. Ross, the treasurer
reported total receipts for the mont
, Of S6S.91 and total disbursements an
, balance of S44.46.
There is some likelihood that tn
, meetings this year will be held a
; in former years, at the Historical SO
, ciety Building.
A communication from Mrs Sypher
, was read, requesting that her nam
be not used as a candidate for presi
dent-generaL
Mrs. Hoffecker requested transfe
= to the independence Hall Chapter G
Philadelphia She has been living i
Philadelphia for some time, and find
1t difficult to attend the Caesar Rodne
= meetings, though II is a matter {
great regret on both sides that tn
I transfer is made.
At the social hour following tn
meeting, Mrs. Hall served cake an
ice cream, and the members enjoye
talking over the battleship presents
: lions informally. II was one of tn
{ most enjoyable chapter meetings tn
Caesar Rodney Chapter has ever helt
The Daughters are much pleased wit
the congratulations that have bee
showehed upon them from all sides fo
e their handsome gift Of flags. Captai
Cove personally expressed warm al
probation of the gift.
: We Call Special Notice to the Publi