Evening journal., 1913-04-24

society united states Daughters OF
1912. in annual session assembled at
the Hotel DUPONT, follow in quick
succession and the banquet given in
the Rose Room of the hotel last even
ing was. beyond doubt. one of the
most enjoyable and brilliant patriotic
assemblages which Wilmington has
ever honored.
The speakers table. tastefully decor
ated with pink and white carnations,
the latter flower being the national
flower of the society, was set apart
from the other and smaller individual
tables. at which were seated the
guests and members Of the society.
numbering more than a hundred
The speakers and the guests Of
honor included Mrs Charles r. Nil
Ter, Mayor Harrison w Howell. Mrs.
Howell, Mrs. George G. Hall, Miss y.
Louise Edge, vice president national,
Mrs. John NJ Wilson, fourth vice
president, National, Mrs B. c. Whit
ney, toastmistress, Mrs James o.
Brayshaw, State president, Mrs.
George B Wallis special secretary,
National Mrs. Clarence f. r. Jenne.
treasurer. National. Mrs Noyes ID.
Baldwin, recording secretary. Nation
al, Thomas +. Bayard, Mrs William
II. Hotchkiss. Miss Emma W Powell,
auditor, National. Josiah Marvel, Mrs.
Marvel, Mrs. Matthias Steelman, cor
responding secretary, National. the
Rev George c. Hall, Mrs. William
Taylor, Mrs. Reed. Mrs. b. r. Hol-
comb, Jr., OF Wayne. \. j.. and Mrs.
j. l.. Johnson OF New Castle
The graceful hangings Of the Rose
Room made a rich background for the
guests the majority of whom we're
Eye ladys fair" and the charm of the
festive scene thus presented was ell
hanced by tho delightful selections
given by the DUPONT orchestra. which
played throughout the dinner One
and all enjoyed the dainties on the
excellent menu which had been spe-
cially prepared, and which was ca
pably served II consisted OF the
following:
Grape Fruit Supreme, Chicken Okra
Olives. Radishes, Celery.
Planked Delaware Shad.
Nolsette of Spring Lamb and Epeniard
Roast Vermont Turkey,
New String Beans, Jommes Resoles,
Salad Fantanme.
Fancy Ice Cream, Fancy Cakes,
Cafe Noir.
So we'll did the diners do justice
90 the delicious dinner that Il was al
most ten o'clock before the speech
making began
Mrs B. c. Whitney. the toastmis-
tress. introduced the speakers pre-
coding the introduction OF the first
speaker Mrs James Brayshaw, the
Delaware state president with a
brief word of greeting in behalf Of
the Governor OF Delaware. Charles p
that all were overwhelmed with the
graciousness and hospitality which
had been accorded them.
She expressed regret at the ab~
sence of the president. Mrs. William
c. Slade. whom she said had never
I before missed a meeting She also
expressed regret at the absence OF
I the Goyrnor of Delaware. Charles
/ Miller, who had been unavoidably de-
/ tanned, but said she, =" We have with
us the Delaware State president, Mrs.
James o. Brayshaw."
Mrs. Brayshaw's address was briei
one, expressive of the deep pleasure
OF the society i'm the splendid wei.
come shown them, which she said was
as warm as Delaware's sunshine and
the hearts Of her people.
Mayor Howcll's address was inter
sperscd with wit and humor. which
caused hearty laughter. He said as
an introduction:
Ladies' and those in the minority
daughter from the minority I bid
YOU welcome" The Mayor spoke of
the rather overpowering feeling
which it gave him 10 be in the pres
ence of 50 distinguished an assem-
blage, and said he had been trained
/ for the occasion by a visit from a
band of women who recently visited
this town under another name II
| (Great applause-for the Mayor-and
] for General Jones army.
( Miss Edge. the presiding officer OF
the convention, made a brief address
and spoke with pride Of her home
State, New Jersey.
Josiah Marvel gave a fine address
relative TO the lives and achievements
OF the great naval heroes, Commo-
dores MacDonough and Jones, two OF
Delaware's sons. who figured SO
prominently in the War of 1912.
An announcement was made by Mrs
Steelman that the members OF the con-
vention viii, this afternoon. place a
wreath on the grave OF Commodore
Jones in the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery
/ Mrs B. +. Holcomb. Jr.. delighted
the assemblage with two beautiful
vocal solos.
An address relative TO the causes OF
] 4 Of a
by Thomas f. Bayard
Greetings from the Caesar Rodney
Z Chapter. ID. A. r., were extended by
/ Mrs. George c. Hail. and Mrs
Charles r. Miller. president OF the
Society Of Colonial Danes, extended
/ greetings in behalf OF her society
AT the morning meeting the treas
urer, National. Mrs. Clarence f. r.
Jenne. reported. S1.944.36 in receipts
& s1.3954l in disbursements and a bal
ance of s54.95 in the general fund
S41SS6 in the George Washington
fund; Sll777 in the home fund; max
ing a total Of Sl.0S5.5S The auditor.
general. Miss r W. Powell, reported
the accounts correct.
The membership Of the society, re-
ported by Mrs. George p. Wallis. is
2407. During the year $50 new mem
bers we're gained and FIVE we're rein
stated, and there were il3 removals
making the net gain ~52 There was
20 deaths and "a designations. New
York is the banner state with "a new
members. New Jersey came next with
80 and Delaware gained rs. There are
81 organized chapters. Delaware re-
ported Z members. removals and ]
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