The Washington herald., 1916-04-22
work and fidelity to the highest ideals OF
the national society.


work and fidelity to the highest ideals OF
the national society.
Several other members of the national
society. individually and in the name of
their chapters, paid like tribute to the
memory Of Mrs. Walworth.
Rev. Henry W. Gelston, of Michigan,
pastor of the church attended by the late
Senator and Mrs. Julius Burrows, deliv-
cred the memorial address in memory Of
Mrs. Burrows. late corresponding secre-
tary general OF the national society.
In opening his address DR.. Gelston said :
Il hope you will forgive the apparent
digression. but / do not believe in the
dead, or that the terminology of our
language Is fitting; It is only an illusion.
We live in spiritual universe. The liv-
ing can no more die than can Cod
DR.. GeIston Pays Tribute.
DR.. Gelston painted in phrases, suffused
with loyalty and devotion, the life work
and sacrifices of Mrs. Burrows, whom he
knew intimately, and who, he said, fur
nished the background for the energetic
life incarnated in Senator Burrows. "she
had a marvellous faculty to grasp that
which was right" he said, "and was able
TO associate with kings and queens with
dignity of their own, but withal she
disdatned the artificial and was natures
own true woman"
Miss Janet Richards, Of WASHINGTON,
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tions, followed DR.. Gelston with touching
personal memories of Mrs. walworth and
Mrs. Burrows. Mrs. Story also told Of
the inspiration derived from the work of
those for whom the solemn ceremonies
were held.
Miss Elizabeth Stevenson last night un-
tad
Mrs. Adlat Stevenson, honorary president
general Of the national society, presented
to the society by the Daughters Of the
American Revolution of Illinois. The
portrait was painted by Lewis Parker.
Mrs. Stevenson was the second presi-
dent general of the society and served
during the administration of her husband
as Vice President of the United States.
The presentation of the portrait was
made. by Mrs. George T. Page. State
regent of Illinois.
Mrs Matthew r. Scott. honorary presi-
dent general of the society and sister
OF Mrs. Stevenson. for the first time
during the congress ATTENDED the cere-
monies last night. Mrs. Scott formerly
was president general and sat in the
president generals box.
In the box with Mrs. Scott were her
daughters, Mrs. BromwelI, widow Of the
the Philippine Islands; and Mrs. Carl
E. Vrooman, wife of the Assistant secre-
tary of Agriculture, and her son.
Another portrait presented to the ma
tional society last night was that Of
Miss Eugenia Washington, one of the
four founders OF the national society
The protrait was presented in the name
Of all the chapters of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution throughout the
United States This portrait was painted
by Miss Edith Harrison LOOP of Pasa-
dena, Cal, and New York.
Tears Well from Eyes.
Tears welled from the eyes of the
older members attending the ceremonies
as numerous delegates arose and in quiet
words of eulogy told of the death of
members and patriotic workers during
the past year.
Upon a resolution offered by Mrs. Will
lam Haines Smith, vice president general
from West Virginia, a rising vote of ap-
probation was given to the members of
st. Pauls Luthern Church for the beautI-
full sacred music furnished during the
ceremonies
The quartet is composed OF Mrs. Julian
Brylawski, alto; Mrs. Bertha Hanson
Gottman, soprano; lie Roy Glider, tenor.
and Arthur Gardner. bass
Mrs. Brylawski rendered in a manner
appropriate to the solemness of the occa-
sion the sacred song, There Is a Green
Hill Far Away" and with lie Roy GIL
der, the song. Thy VIII Be Done -
Songs rendered by the quartet were sup
plication Prayer and Crossing the
Bar"