New Britain herald., 1925-04-24
YEARS RECORD OF
 CONN. ). A. R.
Mrs. BBsel Gives State Report
 at National Convention
Br GEORGE 1T. MANNING

Washington Bureau of N. B. Herald.)
 Washington, D. C.. April 24.--out- standing accomplishments in every line of activity undertaken by the Connecticut Daughters of the Amer lean Revolution during the past year was enthusiastically acclaimed by the thousands of delegates to the S4th congress of the national society Of the D. A. R. in session in tho new Washington Auditorium here, when Mrs. Charles Humphrey Bis- sell, Connecticut State Regent, pre- sented her annual report before the congress today.
 The work of the Connecticut chap ters Of the D. A. R. during the year covered . great many fields. Mrs. Bissell declared. Historical research, preservation of historic spots, mark ing of graves of Revolutionary sol- diers. furtherance of education, and Americanization were among the many lines if activity taken up by the chapters of the state.
 Connecticut Daughters are still continuing their habit of steady, solid work along & variety of lines" Mrs. Bissell said. Membership in the Connecticut chapters increased dur ing the year from a total of 6,016 to 6.l25, she reported. During the year, S21247.46 was raised and expended by the chapters of the state in car rying on their patriotic and philan- thropic works-more than $750O more than was raised and expended . year ago.
 Connecticut chapters contributed N,530.25 toward the publication and circulation of Manual of Informa- ton for Immigrants, as a part of their Americanization work during the year, Mrs. Bissell said. The chap ters also contributed toward the maintenance Of a worker in the De- tention Room at Ellis Island.
 Nearly all of the $3,500 has been raised for the isntallation of the Connecticut Bell" in the chime of lS, named for the. original states, in the Chapel at Valley Forge.
 The maintenance and endowment of the Oliver Ellsworth, Homestead is the joy and pride Of the Connec- ticut Daughters" Mrs. Blssell assert ed. For this purpose, she said, the chapters have contributed $e,99S.2O during the year. Mrs. Charles Fowler has succeeded Mrs. Holman as care taker. ,.a
 The state chapters during the year offered prizes for record attendance in the night schools of the towns and cities. Two large chapters in New Haven and Naugatuck respec- lively were the winners. H During the year, the chapters of the state made survey of the state laws and local ordinances in regard to delinquent women in Connecticut. y Norwalk chapter headed the list in the restoration of historic buildings, Mrs. Bissell reported, having ex- pended $2,073,15 on The Olde Town House" in Norwalk. The his- 'toric "Old Powder House" in Fair field has been restored and a stone wall built to enclose the site.
 Six chapters have located 2121 graves of Revolutionary soldiers, and 22 have been fittingly marked. Many old deeds and records have been un- earthed and recorded.
 A number Of chapters in the state have been active in teaching Eng fish to foreigners. either furnishing volunteers, or helping pay regular teachers.
 Connecticut Daughters realize the great need of getting across to the stranger within our state the right idea and ideals of true American op- portunity and habits of living" said Mrs: Bissell in reviewing the Amer icanization work of the organization.
 The chapters are maintaining scholarships in Maryville college. mountain schools and a number of other institutions, including high schools and night schools of the state.