El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-03
TEXAS DAUGHTERS Of AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEET HERE.

: preventing me from being one of you
! However, L am one with you on this
| occasion in welcoming you on behalf
( of the WOmans club of Ell PasO."
Leads in Responses.
Mrs. John D. ClaybrOok Of Austin,
led the responses and after briefly re-
/ viewing the growth of the society in
( the past II years, during which time
! she had been attending the conventions,
I she read a paper upon Democracy.
! People are to a country what paint is
to a picture, all of it. she began.
Democracy is the principle of the ID.
( A. R Snobbishness has no place in
I it. Sympathy and graciOusness are the
hall marks of the women of gentle
breeding. Pride of family is good, but
l it IS common and vulgar to put oneself
up on higher plane in ones estima-
ton, simply on account of the deeds Of
some OF our relatives who have gone
before US.
"reminiscences from snobbishnesz
really means that one deliberately
shuts himself off from enjoying the
humanizing and broadening influence
of their kind, because of the fancied
superiority of those empowered to eX-
clude The COlOnels Lady and Judy
O'Grady' are sisters under their skins.
As long as life lasts there will always
be a choice of associates from congen-
iality but this course has nothing to
do with exclusiveness.
Is Work Of Restoration.
"The work of our D. a. R. organiza-
ton is work of restoration Society
must see to it that it does not crush
or weaken or damage It's own constitu-
ent parts. The first duty of law is to
keep sound the society it serves. SAM
tary laws, pure food laws and laws de-
termining the conditions of labor, which
individuals are poWerless to determine
for themselves, are intimate parts of
the very business of Justice and legal
efficiency. She quoted from presi-
dent Wilson's address, and added a plea
that the work of the d. A R. should be
toward the carrying out and the pro-
gress OF these laws for the betterment
OF the race and the country, instead of
dwelling too much in the past. She
closed her remarks 5y saying that the
true Daughter of the American ReVOlu-
ton would be democratic in spirit,
ready TO show as much consideration to
her cook or laundress as to another
D. A r. member or to duchess, and
closed with a quotation from Proverbs:
Strength and honor are her clothing,
she shall rejoice in time to Come.
State Historian Speaks
Mrs. Andrew Rose, state historian,
from the Lone Star chapter at TeXar-
kama, was the next speaker. We are
indeed glad TO be the guests of the Re
becca StOddert chapter" she said. I'VE
accepted the invitation with pleasure
and to attend this convention we have
CpLlAc d longer Instance across our wide
state than if We were to travel from
TeXarkana to Chicago and on out into
Lake Michigan. It is gratifying to
look back upon the growth of our So
ciety. One day used to suffice for our
state conventions. now we need three.
Our growth in the state has been in
keeping with the growth of the or
ganization all over the country. Be
sides chapters in every state. we have
chapters in Alaska, Honolulu Manila
and Havana. From the beginning of
the society. in 1880, the growth has
been marvellous, and we now have 1O3,-
200 strong. Our aims and purposes are :
not however, as well known as they /
should be, our work is TO inspire love
and work for our country, more than 4
love of our ancestry"
Mrs A. V. Land, of Dallas COM I
mented on the graz BUSINESS of the re-
ceptiOn extended u the visiting guests I
and how II had surpassed all that had {
been promised them
Mr.. A. R. Howard, of Palestine, Tex
spoke OF FL PaSO'S welcome and in I
speaking of the work of the organiza- /
ton in this convention, said; 1T is /
good to be here. and we are all with !
good VIII one towards the other True /
10 the principles of our organization, /
let US allow no rift of discord to en-
cToach upon the memory of this con-
vention."
Mrs Huley P. Robertson, of Temple,
was the last speaker. She humorously
began her remarks by saying: THE old
-able tells that when speech was given
men, 10 measures Of talk were sent |
Town from heaven, and the women (
look nine of these"
After appropriately expressing her !
appreciation of the greeting given the
delegates by FL PasO, Mrs. Robertson
,losed by commenting upon the dis
ances Travelled by the delegates to at I
end the convention
Mrs; A. GOldstein sang "Nymphs
md Fauns." to the piano accompani-
nent of Mrs J. J. Pearce.
1t was announced by Mrs. J. ".
-orentZen that there would be no
Meeting this week of the Woman's
.lub, on account of the D. 4. r. con-
'ention, and the convention adjourned !
or luncheon.
assembly Hall ElabOrateIy Decorated.
The assembly FALL at the Paso del
sorte hotel has been most attractively !
ecorated9 with American flags, large
nd SMALL for the convention. At one {
nd of the room hangs an immense
lag, while others are gracefully !
raped over the windows. Palms also I
ecOrate the platform
The reception and ball. which viii !
e given tonight at the hotel by the !
lembers of the Rebecca StOddart chap I
er of this city to delegates from all !
yer the state, viii be the largest ball /
I the season given by any local or !
anization. Undoubtedly there will be
lany handsome gowns worn, not only / ,
y delegates, but FL PasOans as well,
nd the minuet, which is to be danced
y 16 young women in colonial cos
ume, viii be a feature of the evening.
he Sons of the Revolution Will assist
he Daughters in receiving tonight.
Young Women Act as Pages.
A number of young women from the I
zeal chapter acted as pages in seating
ne delegates Monday. They were Miss \
OSephine Wooten, Miss Lucille DAN !
is, Miss Olive Davis and Miss Ger {
rude Yale.
Delegates Who Have Registered.
Delegates who have so far regis
red are: 7
Elizabeth Steel chapter. Edna. Texas:
iss Louise Simmons and Mrs. J. S
awkins, state registrar. 7
Robert Raines chapter, Navasota
exas: Mrs Ward Templeman. L
Agnes WOodson chapter, Bolton
eXas: Mrs. A. D. Pats, regent; Mes
INES ]. F. Elliott, s. S. Walker and '
&c. $ Barham. q
BENJAMIN Siddon chapter. Midland.
eXas: Mrs. Jary S. COwder and Ms. /
larles Edwards
John Alexander chapter, Houston.
9Xas: Mrs c c. Murray and Mrs 1
7talie Taylor Carlisle.
Lady Washington chapter, Houston. {
eXas: Mrs. H S. Renick and Miss Z. b
Brewster. Y
Thankful Hubbard chapter. Austin. I
eXas: Mrs. Anne Doom Pickren and u
rs. Fred Scott. p
Bette Martin chapter. Temple, Texas: a
rs. HUliDo d R0berfsou s