Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
APPEAL is DENIED
IN QUICK SESSION
Proceedings Brief as Expul-
sion Decision of Board Is
Upheld by Society.
Continued From First page.l

the decision of the congress to regard
the Bailie incident as finally disposed OF.
Mrs, BroSSeau against whom MRS.
Bailie had leveled charges OF m1sman-
agement and mistaken views on the
policies of the society. made brief but
decided comment on the action taken.
Mrs. Battle Answers.
'sreu the world" she said, that the
Daughters of the American Revolution
have answered Mrs. Helen Tufts Bailie."
Informed Of the action Of the con-
Sress, Mrs. Bailie issued the following
statement:
"The great body of the membership
mediocre minds. Such a body Is q
deadly drag on true citizenship. could
have no pride nor satisfaction In be-
longing to such an organization. Patri-
OTIS Shun demagogy. They cherish q
dynamic spiritual leadership found out
side and not inside the D. A. R."
Seven resolutions affecting the pol
icies and conduct of the society's affairs
were approved by the congress shortly
after today'S meeting was called to
order.
Research Division Approved.
The establishment Of q research d.
vision In the once Of the registrar gen.
eral was approved by che congress and
referred to the national board OF man
aRement with power to act. 1t was
pointed out that 8 per cent OF all sp-
plication papers are not acceptable
without necessary research work and
this work is too involved, the registrar
general said, for her ONCE.
al NltSHn1Arf IF an AYGNyl1ivo EAN-
rotary for the registrar general also was
proposed to the board. On the recon-
mendation Of the Encouragement, the
congress transferred from current funds
$4,000 to the Constitution Hall fund.
Appropriations Of $500 for the museum
and $500 for library work were voted.
1t was decided to apply the sum Of
$4,000, remaining from the balance of
the Carolyn Scott Harrison fund. to
the purchase of the president generals
room in Continental Hall in honor Of
the Society's first president general.
Reception to Be Tonight.
The session today was held down to
few reports in view of extensiiSc
arrangements made for two outstanding
social functions which are events for
this evening. Unpleasant weather and
cold kept down attendance Somewhat
this morning, and interfered with
plans for pilgrimage by the delegates
to Mount Vernon. which was the order
for this afternoon. The executive COM
mittee will make the trip.
This evening the president-general,
Mrs. Brosseau, the vice presldent-gen-
eral and national officers will entertain
at a reception in Memorial Continental
Hall in honor Of members Of the society.
These officers will be assisted by the
State regents. Music will be furnished
by the United States Army Band.
The most gala social event OF the
Congress, the annual ball In honor OF
the pages given by the president-general
and the national board Of management,
will take place at the Willard Hotel from
9 to IL O'Clock tonight.
More than 200 young women will be
honored on this occasion. Among the
honored guests will be Miss Florence
Trumbull, daughter of Gov. and Mrs.
sonal page to the president general.
She is the fiancee of John Coolidge.
The afternoon was given over to meet
ings of State delegations and national
committees. and in the absence Of mat
tiers Of national Importance these dele
cations found great interest in the
forthcoming election of officers, which
Thursday will be the order for more
than 5000 registered delegates.
Final report from Constitution Hall,
o monumental auditorium and library,
was given by Mrs. Brosseau and Mrs.
Russell William Magma of Holyoke,
Mass, chairman Of the finance COM
mittee.
Mrs. Brosseau aroused enthusiasm
when she said, THE Continental Con-
greSs Of 1925 voted to build Constitu-
ton Hall. The Congress Of 1929 will
see 1t dedicated and concluded and 1890
will see us in the new hail."
COOPERATIVE Spirit Praised.
Praising the cooperation Of all who
assisted In financing the costly under
taking. and especially the advisory COM
mittee, which gave many valuable sug-
geStionS to the architect, Mrs. Brosseau
declared that no one begrudges o single
dollar contributed to the building fund.
such spirit of harmony as pre-
vailed throughout the whole undertake
ing" she declared. was q credit to
any organization"
Constitution Hall will have total
of 1920 chairs, all of which have been
spoken for, Mrs. Magma reported. OF
the 100 chairs provided on the platform
at $500 each. she said, only 80 remain
unpaid for. There will be ESQ box seats
and $500 seats in the auditorium.
Seventy-f1ve of these seats, however,
are being reserved.
AS chairman Of the finance commit
tee, which has charge of collecting the
funds for Constitution Hall, Mrs. Magma
reported that she had Travelled $4,000
miles in three years, over practically
every State In the Union in connection
with this work. OF the money pledged,
81 per cent actually has been collected
and I'VE expect to get the rest" she
said.
In her detailed account Of the various
methods used In raising money for the
undertaking the finance chairman gave
credit to Mrs. Ernest g. Draper Of the
District Of Columbia for conceiving the
successful idea Of raising very large
proportion in small amounts by selling
cubic feet Of space on the grounds and
building.
Mrs. Hobart Reports.
As custodian Of Memorial Continental
Hall, Mrs. Edith Irwin Hobart, candi-
date on the administration ticket for
president general and chairman Of the
committee on buildings and grounds,
reported on her years stewardship.
'.It is with q feeling Of great pride
and satisfaction that can tell you that
beloved Memorial Continental Hall now
IS In perfect condition from roof to
basement" she said.
Mrs. Hobart detailed the efforts OF
her committee to obtain the co-opera-
ton Of all States In establishing their
rooms In the hall In Colonial period
furnishings and in this connection she
told how each State has made such
contributions.
The building has been renovated
throughout and put in excellent condi-
ton. most of this work having been