Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-07

suggestions for the years work be
forwarded to our State chairmen in
time for a report at this meeting
(Which is held a little earlier than
usuaD. These having been received,
the State chairmen will submit them
for our consideration this morning.
The needs of each committee have
been very thoroughly and ably con-
sidered by the National chairman
before presenting them to us. They
need our cooperation and interest to
carry on the work. After listening
to the reports, we shall strive not
only to attain our former record, but
using our State motto as an incen-
tive-"Dirigo," lead-place our
Maine organization in the front
ranks Of the Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution.
Maine women are known and
honored in literary and civic move
ments OF our country. Let the men,
bers of our honored society, in hal
lowing the memory of our beloved
forefathers, in perpetuating the
ideals which enabled them to come
into the wilderness to conquer and
to build that all might live in peace
and prosperity. SO carry on our
work-'to cherish, maintain and ex-
tend the institutions of American
freedom, to foster true patriotism
and love of country, and to aid in
securing for mankind all the bless
ings of liberty'-that we may con-
tinue to merit the deep admiration
which is universally accorded to us.
1T is fitting for the Daughters of
Maine to greet their National Off
GERS in these halls, made famous by
many historic gatherings. The State
Regent expresses her appreciation
to the devoutly patriotic women of
Maine for attendance here today,
and for them extends greetings,
most cordial and hearty. to the
President-General and National Of
ficers who so honor our State meet
ing with their presence.
TOO much praise cannot be given
to the wonderful executive ability of
our President-General, ranking first
among the prominent women of the
day. 1t is my great privilege to in
troduce to you Madam President
General, Mrs. Anthony Wayne
Cook"
Mrs. Cook Lauds Maine
Responding to this Introduction,
Mrs. Cook. national president gen.
era1. told how glad she was to be
present and to have the opportunity
to meet SO many of the splendid
women of the great State of Maine.
She said she had no idea there would
be SO many Daughters present. II
hope you will remember that T am
one of you and am here to help in
every way possible" she said.
Mrs. Cook stated that Maine has
given some of the greatest men the
nation has known and has likewise
given many great women, and she
spoke of the valuable assistance that
has been given her by a native of
Maine, Mrs. Alice Frye Briggs of
Medford, Mass, national recording
secretary general, daughter of form
err Senator Frye, and of the fine
work that has been rendered in the
organization by Mrs. B. G.. w. Cush-
man of Auburn, former State regent
and national chairman of the COM
mittee on the preservation of his
toric spots, and by the regent for
Maine, Mrs. Viles.
Continuing her report, Mrs. Viles
said:
I'VE had anticipated having with
us today a well-known and dearly
loved daughter of Maine, whose
ability is known not only in our
State. but recognized by the National
Society, and who has been accorded
the high honor lof Recording Secre-
tary-General. We deeply regret that
our friend and neighbor, Mrs. Alice
Frye Briggs. has found it impossible
to attend this meeting"
A telegram was then read In
which Mrs. Briggs rendered her
and the Maine chapters and eX-
pressed her regret that she could
not attend the meeting.
Librarian-GeneraI Introduced
1--WE feel deeply indebted for the
by our National officers continued
Mrs. Viles. "Fheir presence thrills
us and inspires us with enthusiasm
for the work of the coming year.
1t is with much pleasure that the
State Regent presents at this time
our honored National Librarian
General, Mrs. LarZ Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson of Washington, D.
c., who is one of the prominent
Daughters of the Revolution in the
country, replying to this introduce
ton, brought the greetings from the
State Regent of the District of Col
umbia and declared that she had
spent many happy days in Maine.
She thanked the Maine daughters
for their contributions of books for
the d. A. r. library and declared
that rumors that the library does not
need more books is without founda-
ton. She reported briefly on the
library improvements and the work
of collecting reports, pointing out
that it is hoped. to make it one of
the best libraries of it's kind in the
country.
Concluding her report, Mrs. viles
said:
''As you carry to your homes the
happy accounts of the days pro-
gram, the helpful suggestions re-
ceived, the friendships renewed, and
the honor of meeting our National
officers will serve not only as pleas
ant memories, but an inspiration to
better, work in the future"
Business Transacted
The convention voted to allow the
committee on the revision of bylaws
an extension of time in which to
complete its duties.
A resolution presented by Mrs.
Cushman of Auburn was adopted,
providing that the D. A. r. of the
State of Maine, in honor of the re-
cording secretary general, Mrs.
Frank II. Briggs. assume the ex-
pense of having Volumes 1. 2. 8, a,
Is, IL and is Of the reports to the