Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-15
FAITH TRUMBULL MEETING
 WITH LEBANON PILGRIMAGE

The annual meeting of Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R., was held Wednesday afternoon in Lebanon. A Pilgrimage to Lebanon was arranged as a fitting climax to the years program and between 50 and 70 members of the chapter enjoyed the enchanting ride on rare June day to this beautiful and historic old town, and the generous hospitality of the nineteen members of the newly formed Gov. Jona- than Trunbull chapter in that place. As the several automobile parties arrived they were received by the Lebanon ladies
 in the church porch, after which the
 regular chapter meeting was held in the church and conducted by the regent, Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn. She noted that this meeting was not only held, as usual on Flag day, which the chapter always mo- tices, but that this year it had the add ed importance of combining Magma Char ta day.
 This famous paper which is the foun- l dation of the liberties of seven nations
 and made our own Flag day possible,
 was signed June. Is, 1915.
 After the singing of America and the erading of the minutes, the annual reports for the year were presented. These l were given by Mrs. William HI Dawley, recording secretary; Mrs. Wilbur S. AL ling, treasurer; Mrs. Hezekiah Perkins registrar; Mrs, Nelson D. Robinson, cem- etery gates committee Mrs. Charles l.. Stewart, program committee; Mrs. Ed
 ward J. Graham, patriotic education com | mittee Mrs. E. Allen BidwelI magazine
 committee; Mrs. Daniel L. Rhone, histor- ian; Mrs. Harry E. Higgins, ways and means committee; Mrs. Louis L. Wheel CT, music committee; Mrs. Franklin S. Wilcox, flag committee; Mrs. Elisha E. Rogers, Children of the American Revolu- tion Miss Mary E. WattIes, Revolution ary graves committee. Mrs. filling gave the sum of more than $1,000 as having passed through her hands during the year. Mrs. Perkins spoke of the loss of
 Miss Martha Ward, Mrs. Will L. l Stearns and Mrs. Amy Wheeler. Twenty
 new members have joined during the year, making the present membership 164. Mrs Vaughn spoke of the change
 made in the chapter by it's becoming in- corporated under the laws of the state
 of Connecticut and read the articles of incorporation.
 A vote of thanks was given Henry H Pettis for his valuable assistance in this |. work. Mrs. Rogers reported twelve mem. t bers already in the new c. A. R. society , and would like to have many more. Mes l sages of sympathy were sent to two con 7 Valescing members and a vote of thank.
 given to the Lebanon ladies for theil many kindnesses The meeting closed f with the singing of The Star Spanglet I Banner, Miss Annie E. Vaughn accomp anying
 | From 3.15 to o'clock, and followin; the chapter meeting, visits were made t ! five historic spots in Lebanon. Gov
 Jonathan TrumbulPs home, built in 174C i. and full of priceless heirlooms the wa : office, where more than eleven hundre conferences were held during the Rev |. olution; the Welles house, built in 171 . or 12 and birth place of William vii ' liams signer of the Declaration of Inde Il pendence; Redwood, David TrumbulP '- home and headquarters of the French of . hcers one winter; and the Wm. William r home where Washington and Lafayett o were entertained. This was a great trea
 to the chapter and they fully appreciate q the kindness of the present owners i Il generously opening their homes for tn g occasion.
 It But this was not all At five o'cloc
 8. most delicious supper was provided b -s the Gov. Jonathan Trumbull chapter fc ,f the Faith Trumbull members, to whic IT the latter did ample justice after thei g long ride and their wanderings around th l. Lebanon Green.
 .e The Pilgrimage to Lebanon was truly
 Tourney to one of the sacred places in th
 history of America and the cause of lii
 erty and an inspiration to future servie II The hostesses for the day, who contrit ol uted to it's success by well made plar l. were Mrs. E. Allen BidweT Miss Rosa d lie A. Bennett, Miss Alice L. Bennett. Mir y H. s. Blackmar,. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Dayi h. Mrs A. F. Howard and Mrs George l le Ingalls,.