Evening star., 1926-04-21
Mrs. Coolidge Receives 200
C. A. R. Delegates, Who
Give Her Flowers.

The Children of the, American Revo-
luton today paid q tribute of respect
and admiration to the First Lady of
the Land, when 200 of the young pa
triots, representing the 10000 mem
berS Of the national society, were re-
ceived at the White House by Mrs.
Coolidge. In the name of the ma
rional board. Lois Nelson, a junior of
rhe Mary Chiffon Society, Glenn
Ellyn, H.. presented to Mrs. Coolidge
a. large bouquet of flowers.
Today'S sessions are the climax of
this years convention OF the youthful
members of the Children of the Amer
lean Revolution.
in the absence of adult officers OF
the Z. A. H., who We're engaged to-
day in sessions of the Daughters Of
1he American Revolution, children
read reports telling of the work Of
me various chapters. This afternoon,
"a young representative Of each of the
constituent bodies will deliver a mes
sage to the congress and tonight at
O'Clock an elaborate entertainment
VIII be given at the American Red
cross Building by children and adults.
Radio Kisses Tonight.
A unique feature will be pre-
scented over Station WCAP at $50
kisses to the children Of the world as
Il token Of friendship. II will be the
first time in the history of radio that
such program has been broadcast,
il is said
Mrs. Frank W. NIonderl, chairman
of the national committee on the
Lothrop memorial, reported this after
noon on the funds being raised for
The erection of a memorial to Mrs.
10 tot r = ~,
Society of the Children of the Ameri-
tan Revolution. The organization has
Es its purpose the incubation of love
of country in the hearts of descend
ants of soldiers and civilian workers
Df the American Revolution, and is
used as u training school for future
members of the Daughters of the
American Revolution and the Sons of
The American Revolution.
Mrs. Ethel Vance Mosher, chairman
of the committee on Ellis Island, re-
ported that last year the children of
the society contributed S1,319 for
boxes of food, toys and clothing, which
were sent to the children detained at
Ellis Island, and for aid for their
mothers.
a.. Other Reports Heard.
Mrs. Fred T. Dubois, chairman of
the publicity committee of the G. A.
r., reported on the program which is
being carried out in furtherance of the
three national projects now facing
the society: a great expansion of mem
bership; furnishing of a room at the
Wakefield hop.es of Washington as
memorial to the first President, and
raising of funds for the Lothrop me-
mortal.
Reports read by chapter officers
his morning told of activities of the
groups, which include raising of funds
for the rehabilitation of "Old Iron
sides" the two memorials, aid to local
hospitals. and participation in patriotic
programs.
A silk banner of the C. A. Il. yes
tertlay was presented to the president
of the society, Mrs. Josiah A. Van
Orsdel, by the delegates of the Massa-
chusettS chapters.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock,
the District of Columbia State Society
will entertain delegates and members
Of the G. A. +. aboard the Presidents
Yacht, "Mayflower." Tomorrow eve
ming a reception and dance will be
given <by the national board at the
Washington Club, 1901 K street.
Friday, d ceremony will be held at
the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and
Saturday morning, g. pilgrimage will
be made to Mount Vernon.