Evening star., 1927-04-18

than n decade ago she had so effec-
lively presided over the congress, by
virtue of her seniority in that Office
| this year due to the absence of the
| senior living honorary president gen
| eral, Mrs. Daniel Manning, also of
New York. Presenting a picturesque
| figure, Mrs. Story, dressed in lavendar
and Familiarity carrying bouquet of
! American beauties, paused for the
generous ovation given her, then gave
her greetings. Other honorary presi-
dents general in addition to Mrs.
Cook. who spoke, were Mrs. George
Thacher Guernsey of Kansas and Mrs.
George Maynard Minor of Connecti-
cut.
A picturesque incident was the
presentation to Mrs. Brosseau of a
basket of flowers by two small chill
dren, Katherine May Gibbon, Los
Angeles Society. and Philip Devereux
Johnston, Sd, William Dawes Society,
Evanston, IL, representing the
G.. A. r.
Following Mrs. Brosseaus address,
the report of the committee on cre-
dentials was given by Miss Margaret
B. Barnett.
Reports Are Submitted.
State regents responded to the roll
call of Mrs. John Trigg Moss, official
reader, after which Mrs. Rhett Goode,
chairman of the program committee,
gave her report. Mrs. Henry b. Joy.
chairman resolutions committee, re-
ported Immediately before the recess
for luncheon.
The delegates visited the Pan
American Union Building during the
recess upon invitation of DR.. Leo S.
Rowe, director general of the Pan
American Union.
The congress reconvened for the
afternoon session and following the
announcement of the resolutions com
mittee, the president general read her
annual report of which he salient
facts were;
L. Deferring erection of Constitu.
ton Hall until 81 900 900 in cash is
raised through contributions.
2. Bonds of $1.000000 issue for
financing Constitution Hall have been
transmitted to the purchasers by
trustees.
8. D. A. r. not subject to income
tax under decision of Commissioner
OF Internal Revenue.
| 4. Constructive work done by ma
| tional defense committee against Sub
versive influences" called 30 patriotic
lOSGlIci lOT
5. Society fiourishing and enjoyed
tremendous growth during year in
| new members and additional chapters.
6. State conferences throughout
United States addressed by president
general.
Formal Opening Tonight.
The formal opening of the congress
will take place tonight at s o'clock,
with many officials attending. Curtis
| p. Wilbur, secretary of the Navy; will
deliver the principal address. and the
Ambassador of Belgium, Baron de
| Cartier, Miss Mabel Boardman, ma
| tional secretary of the Red Cross, DIR.
Leo S. Rowe, director general of the
| an-American Union, and Princess
Cantacuzene, granddaughter of Presi-
| dent Grant, are on the program.
Tomorrow afternoon has been set
| aside for the holding of State dele
! cation meetings at which new State
regents and State vice president are
| to be elected Tomorrow morning, re-
ports of the resolutions committee
will be given, also, reports of the fl
nance committee for Constitution Hall,
and revision of National bylaws will
be acted upon.
I Secretary of State Kellogg sent a
letter commencing the work of the
D. A. r. along patriotic lines and re-
| GREETING his absence from the city.