Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-19
new D. A. R. LEADER ]
IS WELL QUALIFIED.
Mrs. Hobart Has Had Years
OF Practical Experience
as Executive.
BY GRETCHIN SMITH.

BY GRETCHIN SMITH.
Executive ability is essential to the
position Of high ONCE, and In this
qualification Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Ho..
bart. successful candidate for ONCE OF
president general of the National So
ciety of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution, excels through years OF
practical experience.
AS Edith Irwin Of Cincinnati, when
but girl Of is, Mrs. Hobart lost her
mother and Immediately assumed man
agement of her fathers household. Not
only did she keep house" for her
father, but for three brothers as well.
After her marriage her family continued
to make their home with Mrs. Hobart.
Many years have passed since those
days, and Mrs. Hobarts household has
become greatly reduced. After the
death of her husband in 1918 she de-
voted her attentions to her only son,
outbreak Of the war Mr.. Hobart went
overseas with the 327th Field Artillery
and Mrs. Hobart turned all the en-
ergies of forceful personality to the
execution and assistance OF various war
works. She served for some time as
head of the Belgian relief Of the Gin
cinnau Chapter. and 1t was under her
leadership that the first box of clothing
was sent to the relief OF the needy
Belgians. Had 1t not been for the fact
that her son was serving abroad Mrs.
Hobart also would have served over
seas, as she was invited by several
organizations to assist with war work
in France.
Mrs. Hobart displayed ingenuity and
initiative during the war by transform
L.. - Anwx ~
into an attractive recreation home for
men and officers Of the saith Division.
which continued to be Of service until
after the closing Of the war.
d. A. r. Member 81 Years.
Mrs. Hobart has been a member of
the N s. d. A. r. for 81 years. She
first joined through the fact that her
little son was a member Of the Society
Of the Children of the American Revo-
luton, and she was requested to take
the presidency Of that organization. It
was through this interest In the G. A. r.
that she became q member Of the N. S.
D. A. r.
Mrs. Hobart served as State regent
from Ohio during the years 1911, 1912,
1918 and 1915. She also has held many
State chairmanships, and served as
State vice regent and State regent again,
from 1923 to 1926.
In the past three years she served as
organizing secretary general and chair
man Of the building and grounds COM
mittee. 1t was through her suggestion
and under her direction that the
friendship garden on the grounds OF
Memorial Continental Hall was started.
This garden promises to contribute
greatly to the floral beauties Of Wash
ington.
Mrs. Hobart was the first national
president of the American Legion
Auxiliary and also has served as chair
man in charge OF hospital work OF the
auxiliaries.
In addition to her various activities
and her devotion to her home, Mrs.
Hobart has found time for hobby.
Il think can say" Mrs. Hobart said.
"that my greatest hobby has been the
study Of American history and the
| genealogy of American families. am
deeply interested in the preservation Of
historic spots Of America, and realize
that this work must be done now or 1t
will soon be too late to do So"
Asked as to the policy she will pursue
as president general Of the society, she
| replied: 81 intend to carry out with all
my ability the mandates Of the Thirty
eighth Continental Congress, its rules
and its policies. also. intend to make
every possible effort toward the speedy
completion of the new auditorium OF
Continental Memorial Hall"
| Mrs. Hobart stated that already, In
her capacity as chairman Of committee
on buildings and grounds. she has ar
| ranged for. the rental next Winter OF
| the new auditorium for q series Of con-
certs.
One concert will be by the Philadel-
phia Symphony Orchestra and it Is
hoped that the New York and the
Boston Symphony Orchestras also will
arrange to use the Auditorium for con-
certs In washington.
Mrs. Hobart combines q delightful
combination Of dignity and cordially.
which will prove valuable asset in the
difficult Office to which she has been
called.
Possesses Loyalty and Devotion.
She has brought to the service of
the society loyalty and devotion to
be found only in those equally devoted
to their own families After the rush
and excitement Of the congress, Mrs.
Hobart Is looking forward with pleasure
| to her return to Cincinnati. where
her son and his wife and two little
grandchildren are awaiting her coming.
She also Is planning to attend the
birthday party of the Cincinnati
Chapter Of the D. A. r., which will
be celebrated on April q.
The two candidates for office Of pres
ident general Of the N. S. D. A. r.
possessed the same maiden name. al
though spelt differently. Mrs. Hobart
was Miss Edith Irwin Of Cincinnati,
and Mrs. Talmadge was Miss May Err
win Of Chattanooga. Tenn:
| Both families possess distinguished
lineage whose descendants are to be
found among members Of the most
prominent families throughout the
! country.