The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-08-15
MRS. HOBART IS HERE TO HELP D. 4. R. ORGANIZE.
Presents Parks with Wash ington Bust Confers
 with OAR. Members

Before a gathering of National and local D. A. R. officers and members, Mrs. Lowell Hobart, Gin cinnati, Ohio, National President General of that organization, at 3 pm. yesterday presented to Gov. George A. Parks for the Territory of Alaska a bust of Washington. The ceremony was brief, and held in the office of the Governor.
 Mrs. Hobart said she regarded it as a high honor to be privileged to come to Alaska and on behalf of the Washington Bi Centennial Commission" to make the pres entation. Gov. Parks responded briefly in acknowledgement and ex- pressed his appreciation and that of the Territory he represented.
 Legion Auxiliary Head
 In two womens organizations, Mrs. Hobart, in an interview, ex- pressed deepest interest-the D. A. R., and the Women's Auxiliary cf the American Legion. She was the first National President of the latter body, and her activity was e major factor in bringing it into being.
 Last year she was Organizing Secretary General of the D. A. R., advancing to the Presidency this year. My mission to Alaska at this time is to get acquainted with members of the D. A. R. and make contact, also, with American Legion Auxiliary Units where time per- mits," Mrs. Hobart said.
 we want to hear of the prob lens of the D. A. R., to consult with it's members, to tell them of some of the work we are doing nationally, and to see as much as We can of your wonderful coun- try" she added.
 Heads Distinguished Party
 Accompanying the President Gen. eral were several other officers of the D. A. R., including Mrs. G. Brosseau, Past President General, whom Mrs. Hobart succeeded in office; Mrs. E. Leary, Seattle, Past Regent of the National body, mem Der of the Mt. Vernon Association, and active in Washington State D. A. R. circles for many years; Mrs. H. T. Bredes, mother of Mrs. Brosseau, Mrs. w. S. Walker, Past Organizing Secretary General; and Mrs. J. R. O'Donnell.
 A reception was given in their honor last night at the home of Mrs. George Bolyan, Organizing Secretary of the local D. A. R., from to 10 pm. where local members and others eligible for membership greeted the visiting party. Mrs. Hobart signed several applicants for membership in the local body.
 Visit Museum
 The party were shown through the Alaska Museum yesterday after noon following the presentation of the Washington bust. Curator A. P. Kashevaroff conducted the tour and gave an interesting talk on Indian arts and other subjects.
 Later an auto ride was taken out Glacier Highway despite the in element weather.
 Guest at Luncheon
 Mrs. Hobart and her companions were honor guests at luncheon given by Mrs. Robert Simpson at noon yesterday at Mrs. Hooker s Tea Room. A number of local women were invited to meet the distinguished visitors.
 Mrs Hobart and Mrs. Simpson are friends of 10 years standing through association growing out of American Legion Auxiliary work. Although the luncheon was not part of the official program here, Mrs. Simpson included in her guest list a number of the local D. A. R
 Owing to the limited seating &C., commodations, and unforeseen con- tingencies, Mrs. Simpson said, it was not possible to have as an extensive guest list as had been contemplated by her.
 Leave on Alaska
 Mrs. Hobart and her party sailed at II pm. yesterday on the steamer Alaska for Skagway, Sitka anc south. The entire party said they had enjoyed their local stay anc were having a delightful trip.
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