Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-19
Would Restore Army Canteen.
Retiring President General
Is Given Great Ovation
by the D. A. R. Congress!

is Glven GredI UVdtlOI1-
by the D. A. R. Congress
Mrs Scott was enthusiastically ap-
plauded when she entered to open the
afternoon session yesterday. Mrs. Story
was present, but Mrs. Horton had gone
to her hotel. thoroughly tired out.
Mrs. Charles W. Bissett, historian gen.
eral, told of important additions to the
historical library of the society. At her
request resolutions were passed indorsing
the celebration of the centennial ami
versary of the writing of THE Star
Spangled Banner in Baltimore.
A pretty ceremony was carried out
when the pages of the congress pre-
scented Mrs. Scott with beautiful silver
vase The speech of presentation was
made by Miss Mamie Randolph Heth
and Mrs. Edwin c, Gregory, chairman
of pages. gave the vase. Mrs. Scott
then shook hands with each of the pages
and expressed her thanks.
1T is not often in a lifetime that so
beautiful an experience comes to one.
she said. Only once in mine will ! be
able to recall a scene so touching and so
beautiful as that of this lovely group
that surrounds me in tender loyal devo-
ton. devotion that has found expression
in this exquisite gift that l shall always
tItIISn as q token OF friendship ana al
lection that is very precious to me.
am more deeply touched than 1 can say
by this lovely remembrance, and my
hope is that the atmosphere of truth,
honor and nobility that breathes from
these pure walls will be an inspiration
and a tonic to go with you and me as
long as lie shall last
Made Honorary President General.
Mrs. Scott was then made honorary
president general. amid great enthusiasm
The motion was made by Mrs Iinthicum,
wife of Representative Lnthicum of
Maryland.
Mrs Gregory, chairman of pages, was
presented with a framed photograph of
Mrs. Scott by the other pages Miss
Marie Balm Of Kentucky made the pres
entaton.
A resolution was passed protesting
against the suggestion that the liberty
bell be taken to the Panama Pacific ex-
position in San Francisco.
Wnen MIS- Guernsey, chairman Of the
judges committee, appeared shortly be-
fore s o'clock to announce the result of
the third ballot, a general sigh Of relief
from the delegates went up.
When the result was announced the fol-
lowers of Mrs. Story could not contain
their JOY. They stood and literally veil
ed. Again and again she was forced to
stand and bow. Mrs. Horton was not in
the room.
The chief lieutenants of Mrs. Story.
who have been working for her election
Tor four years, danced up and down.
Mrs. Scott then asked Mrs. Story to
come forward. Mrs. Buell., state regent
of Connecticut. and Mrs. Cumming of Mas
sachusetts escorted Mrs. Story to the
platform.
As Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Story clasped
hands there was another outburst of ap-
plause.
Mrs. Scott then said:
he distinguishing characteristic of a
real democracy is the willingness on the
part of its citizens to abide Loyalty by the
decision of a constitutional majority As
patriotic daughters of the great men who
founded the mightiest and most success.
fui democracy the world has ever known
We should ever strive TO set an examine
in patriotic reverence for that voice al
the majority, which, if not always quite
the equivalent of the voice of God should
yet be recognized as the only authorita.
i've and final arbiter in matters of gov.
ernment
In the name of our national society i,
now becomes incumbent upon me 70 nre
sent to YOU your newly elected presiden,
general-Mrs. NAliam Cummings Story.
Asks Support of All.
Mrs. Story replied, saying she re-
spected the women who voted agains,
her She urged all to stand by her
when she is right, and pledged that she
would do her utmost to serve the d. A
r. earnestly.
She begged the Daughters to forge-
factional differences and unite for tn.
good OF the organization. She calico
Mrs. Bryan forward and said sh.
thought her 3 wonderful woman
enter upon my responsibilities
without bitterness" she concluded. .
ask the help of ALL
Mrs. Bryan made a short speech Sh,
said she Will continue to work hard In
the ranks as loyal Daughter" ant
pledged her support to Mrs. Story.
administration.
The newly elected vice presidents gen
eral then made short speeches Each
said she would do her best to make the
future of the d. A. R. brighter. ant
each pledged support to Mrs. Story. AL
the new officers were then introduced
Mrs. Lockwood, the new chaplain gen
eral, made particularly strong speech
She said she had never missed a day a
n ID. A r. congress for TWENTY-FIVE
years Miss f. +. Pierce, the retirin,
chaplain general. praised Mrs Lockwood
Mrs. c. W. Bassett new historian gen
eral paid glowing tribute to Mrs
Scott. She said she will always renal,
enthroned in the hearts of the Daughters
She pledged her support to Mrs. Story.
Reports OF work of great Importance
n. Il.
the meeting last night large mum
Der OF the delegates had left for home
but many visitors Were present
Report on Educational Work.
Attention TO the educational worl
being carried on was called by Mrs
Edith Darlington Ammon chairman n
the committee on patriotic education
She said that nearly $1,000 had bee
contributed by Daughters last year L
help educate children of the Appa
lachian mountains, and that the worl
of distributing Guides to Immigrants
in different languages is being carrie
forward actively
Mrs. Ammon recommended that TIL
Constitution be studied more in tn
schools and made a thing of more In
tereSt to children. She also said tina
the campaign for safe and sane
Fourth of July should be actively con
tinued.
How the d. A. r. is sending illus
trated lectures on historic subjects 70
use all o~er the country was told i
IL paper by Mrs. Elizabeth b. Bowror
chairman of the committee on inter
changeable bureau of lectures an
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