The Washington herald., 1920-04-21
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voters upon the citizenship of their
husbands. that Congress be urged
at once by the national society and
Its nationwide string of chapters
to make such changes in naturaliza-
tion laws as shall require for men
and women alike the same qualifi-
cations for admission to citizenship
and the right to vote.
Perhaps the most significant re-
port rendered at the morning ses-
sion yesterday was that of Mrs.
Benjamin D. Heath. reporter general
to the Smithsonian Institute. This
gave a complete summary of the
achievements of the organization
during the past year, and showed 1t
had been responsible for education
In Southern mountain schools, the
marking of historic spots and
buildings, locating and marking
Revolutionary soldiers graves,
marking old-trail roads, and work
conducted under the heads of pre-
vention of desecration of the nag,
historical research, welfare of
women and children. care of chap
ter property. special memorials.
flag presentations. conservation,
charity and philanthropy, war re-
lief and Red Cross work.
Panel Unveiled in Maryland.
OF interest to Maryland Daugh-
ters is the announcement in the re-
port that the Gen. william Small
wood Chapter. of Baltimore, re-
Gently unveiled a panel in the door
of the vault OF Col. Paul Bentalou,
an officer in the Revolutionary
war, who is buried in the West
Presbyterian Churchyard in Balti-
more.
Good work has been done by the
Daughters through the medium of
the flag alone. Reports showed
that 3.7ss flags had been presented,
almost 10000 flag codes distribut-
ed. more that 10000 copies Of The
Constitution and 10000 copies of
The Americans Creed" More than
s2.5oo has been spent for flag pur-
poses alone during the past year.
Another item included in the re-
port or special interest to District
and Maryland Daughters was the
, announcement that Maryland had
recently placed markers on the
roads OF "Braddock's Trail" and
that Maryland Daughters have on
hand $3.50 for additional marking
OF trails roads during the COM
ing year.
banquet Hall Praised.
An indication of the appreciation
the convening delegates have ex-
pressed at the renovation of what
In previous years had been little
more than the attic of Memorial
Hall, into a finished and finely fur
nished banquet hall, came with the
report of Mrs. Charles w. Bassett.
chairman of the banquet hall com.
mittee.
Delegates from all parts OF the
country made known their delight
at the excellent accomplishment of
the committee. by Offering donations
for the deficit incurred by the inn
provement. The committee had
been authorized to make the
change. and though the cost was
largely covered by subscriptions,
the change had resulted in unex-
pected expenditures. To care for
these, extra funds were requested
anu iHlIIeuldtely supplied.
The banquet hall. on the south.
ern wing of the top floor, has been
elaborately furnished and equipped,
and the outdoor balcony has been
made an ideal spot for afternoon
tea by the addition of awnings
flower boxes and wicker furniture.
To BE Called "President's Balcony"
At the conclusion Of her report,
Mrs. Bassett turned to the presi-
dent general, Mrs. Guernsey, and
said: Because of the gift of the
officers club. which desired a per-
manent memorial to you and your
administration, as well as that of
Mrs. Hogan, president Of the club,
we desire to call the new memorial
the Presidents Balcony and ask
to have you dedicate it in that
name"
The report Of the chairman on
preservation of historic spots, Mrs.
John Francis Yawger. showed that
Daughters throughout the States
have been diligent in their search
for historical land marks. and that
little ground in their respective ter
ritories escaped attention.
Paciac Coast Reports.
From the Pacific Coast came re-
ports of the location Of the first coal
mine, the first brick house in the
state of Washington, the first ship
yard, the first this and that in a list
unending. The general summary
presented unquestionable evidence
that instead of subsiding interest in
things historical. the organization
had experienced q wave Of renewed
enthusiasm in this field Of work.
A number Of committee reports,
omitted yesterday morning. will be
heard this morning. These include
reports on: Genealogy reasearch,
Grace NJ. Pierce: Philippine scholar
ship endowment fund, Mrs. Caroline
e. New. Holt; Reciprocity, Mrs. Will
ford g. Chapman; Insignia, Mrs.
Charles H. Aull, and Real Daughters,
Mrs. James p. Brayton.