The Washington herald., 1911-04-22
NOTES OF THE CONGRESS.

The chair and desk used by the presi-
, dent general when presiding at the con-
crosses are exact replicas OF those used
In the Continental Congress at the time
of the signing OF the Declaration of In
dependence. These were presented to
Continental Hall by the Continental
Danes Chapter. of the District of
Columbia
By unanimous vote Of the house, resolu-
tions were passed OF regrets for the ILL
| ness Of Mrs. Alexander Patten, vice
president general from Pennsylvania
Mrs. Wolworth, one Of the founders of
the society. and Of Mrs. Daniel Lothrop,
founder Of the Children of the American
Revolution.
The Mississippi members Of the Daugh-
tiers OF the American Revolution pre-
scented a handsome desk for the use of
the recording secretary general during
the congresses. The seal Of Mississippi
is emblazoned on one side Of the desk
Mrs Noble Newport Potts is the soloist
of the congress. Mrs. Potts is a resident
of the District of Columbia.
A newly formed chapter Of the Children
OF the American Revolution sent its first
donation to Continental Hall yesterday
OF g.
Mrs. de B. Randolph Keim, who was
made honorary vice president general in
1906 in appreciations of the organizing
work she had done in Connecticut, is now
the regent of the Berks County Chap
ter of Reading. Pa. and has eleven MEM
bers from her chapter present at the
congress. This chapter presented the
handsome clock which stands on the
platform of Continental Hall. Mrs. Keim
has given the museum Of the Daughters
many valuable relics, including an an
tique box which has been in her family
since 16l.
A great many members Of the D. A. r.
believe that the next great duty of the
society after they have completed paying
for Continental Hall is the building of
a mountain school in the Southern noun
tain districts. The contention of many
OF the Daughters is that the mountain
people, many Of whom ere cut of from
the advancement and progress OF the
times, are the descendants Of the very
Revolutionary patriots from whom the
Daughters get the reason for their So
ciety's existence.
Mrs. Dickinson. wife Of the Secretary
of War, is the chairman Of the COM
mittee to prevent dissertation Of the
American flag.
The only royalty belonging to the
Daughters of the American Revolution
is the Infanta Eulalie Of Spain, who
was admitted to the society on account
Of the services rendered Christopher Co.
lumbus by King Ferdinand and Queen
Isabella Of Spain.
In making a point in her speech Mrs.
Lillian Pike Roome. regent of a chapter
of the District OF Columbia, said: IT
declare this is true. by the spirit of
Albert Pike, the Revolutionary hero"
Much laughter was heard when Mrs.
Scott announced at yesterdays meeting
that the d. A. r. was invited to a re-
ception at the new National Museum.
where they keep all kinds Of animals
crocodiles, and Teddy bears"
The chair for the honorary president
general was presented by the New York
City Chapter. to which Mrs Donald Nc
Lean belongs. Mrs. Mclean occupied
the chair. which was placed In a con-
spicuous place on the stage.
Mrs. Sladen. wife OF Representative
sladen, of Texas. gave a reception yes
terday afternoon honoring Mrs. Randall,
vice president general Of Texas and the
Texas delegation. She was assisted By