Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-17

rich in ex-president generals, in wom-
en- who faithfully and with consPicu-
GUS tact, devotion and dignity have
presided over the destines Of this SUI
perb organization. and then returned
20 their own hearthstoneS and to their
own social and other duties and re-
sponsjbilities, followed by the love and
gratitude of thousands of the best and
trueSt women of America, from Name
to California.
1T is no why privilege to present to
you one of these ladies. one who was
distinguished president general. and
who before. after, and during her term
Of office as our chief executive has
distinguished figures in the social and
intellectual life of our National Cap
ital, Mrs. John w. Foster
Mrs Foster said, in part:
"The assembling year by year Of the
representatives of our society has been
an increasing cause for congra tulation.
From the little group which twenty
years ago gathered in this city, in
spired with the determination to pre-
serve the memories of the devoted pa
gle for independence. this congress has
grown until now it represents more
than a thousand chapters scattered
throughout this broad land.
To Keep Alive Patriotism.
From every corner of this republic.
from east and west, from north and
south. you have come to the Capital
city of the United States inspired with
the same motive. to keep alive the flame
Of patriotism which safeguards our
national life.
TT is with pride as Daughters of
the American Revolution, who shared
in the small beginnings of our society,
that ] welcome to Washington today
this great assemblage OF distinguished
women. Standing here within the
walls of our magnificent home, which
is monument to your toll and enthu-
siasm. l am filled with the sense of
wonder at all that you have accom-
plished. and i look forward with con-
fdence and hope to the future of this
great organization. bright with the
promise of continuing achievement
The erection of this structure, so
beautiful as to vie with any in a city
famous the world over for the gran
deur and taste of its architecture, Is
result which alone would furnish am
pie reason for our existence as a So
ciety, but when 1T is remembered for
what this hall stands, how much loft
Ter the thought and deeper the emo
items 1t awakens in every breast.
Here. in changeless stone. art has per-
ideals. Patriotism and loyalty. unset
fish service and allegiance to our coun-
try here find enduring expression. 1t
Is memorial to the past, past of
devotion to the cause of
liberty. an inspiration to the present
and future generation to cherish the
same spirit which led our forefathers
without faltering through the dark
days of conflict and suffering to the
golden dawn of national greatness.
Duty Is Toward Peace.
s.Todov our dut,, &c no+r;,%;o a:
cans lies in peaceful channels. The
thought of war and blood stained fields
is abhorrent to thu. civilization In
which we live. None the less the spirit
Of patriotism calls to service as surely
as the war trumpet sounded the sum-
mons in the days of 1875. The burden
il none the less a burden because bat
tlefields are-thank God-but memo
ries. In this new service. this new
form of loyalty, we, as true American
women, faithful to the traditions of
the fathers. will do our part
at is pleasure to offer to YOU. the
delegates to this congress, my congratu-
lations that your sessions are to be pre-
sided over by so worthy an officer as our
the administration of the national organ
izatfon with untiring energy and deyo-
ton To You. Madam President, tender
the sincere appreciation due for faithful
and earnest service.
again, Daughters Of the American
Revolution, in congress assembled, I bid
YOU welcome to Washington, trusting and
believing that wisdom will SO guide YOUR
that your sessions will he
the most successful of any which have
been held by the society in the capital of
the American republic. in whose glorious
past we find our inspiration and to whose
future we pledge our loyalty and love"
Mrs. Fosters address was received with
applause.
Remarks Of Mr.. Mcfarland.