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Bl AMERICANISM PLEA CHEERED BY 6000 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO D. C, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1925. |D.A.R. to Establish Chapter in London, Mprs. Cook Reveals London is to be the seat of the next chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to be es- tablished, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, president general, told the thirty-fourth Continental Congress in her annual report. While the delegates shouted with laughter and applause, Mrs. Cook, laughing herself, declared it had been the height of her ambition to 3 Concessions Give Idea of Diversity Of D.A.R. Activities $2,000,000 D. A. R. AUDITORIUM NOW HELD CERTAIN IN CAPITAL Plans Stir Enthusiasm of Big Congress, With Metho« of Financing Chief Issue—Bonds or Asse ments Are Suggested. PROPOSED NEW D. A. R. AUDITORIUM NavajolIndian Booth, With Artistry, Draws Interest. President, Daeschner and, Longworth Pay Tribute to D. A. R. (Continued from irst Page.) splendid in | possibilities of seating 4,000 sell bonds in denominations of $50 |torium. - and $100, tn certain designated series | “Mr. Pope came in person in De- or groups. It has been suggested that | ember and met with our committes no interest be paid on these bonds |nd the advisory board of men and until income from the building itself | Presented plans’ for a much large Is assured. If interest i= added | auditorium than it was at that mee a persons structure its audi hany concessions in the base- the Auditorium ure a great | ction, and give idea of the | work the Daughters of the American | Revolution and other an More than 6,000 men and women patriotic so- | ing deemed wise to consider, both b an enthusiasiic flowed the Washington Auditor- ium, gave vociferous approval lsat night to declarations from a galaxy of prominent speakers, led by Presi dent Coolidge, that a wider acceptance of pure Americanism, as emulated by the Daughters of the American Revo lution, must mark the future course of this country. The occasion was the first evening session of the thirty-fourth Continen tal Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolytion, and in the audlence were gfthered persons not only from every State in the Union, but from its insular and distant / sessfons as well. On the platform with the President were M. Emile Daesch ner, the new Amt or France: Nicholas Longworth of the House of Represen Solicitor General James M audience that over big pos Speaker tives, and Beck Cheers Greet Coolidge. Paying high tribute to the ideals of the Daughters of the American Re:o lutfon, President Cool declared, amid deafening applause, that nothing | wonld fmprove the welfare of Ame: more than the promotion of a tru ational life by its people. ““In the ast few years aid, “we have all | alized as never e the need to bring about the spiritual unification of this great people. | “‘A hundred and ten million people,” | the President added. “living together, | may or may not constitute in the full sense a nation of a hundred and ten million people. T} ar_brought ap: preciation of this truth. We ac |l.“\'l‘ll‘ our independence u century and a balf ago. We confirmed our political | union 60 years ago. We have all the | time been struggling toward spiritual | and moral unity. To n and perfec it, we need just such interests and ac- | tivities as these to which the Daugh- | (ers_ of the Ameri Revolution a 50 sincerely devoted. Approval Is Voiced. | The arrival of the President and | Mrs. Coolidge on the stage was the signal for tremendous applause, and throughout his address Mr. Coolidge was interrupted time and again while | the audience shouted and clapped its approval of his statements. At the conclusion of the President’s address, the United States Navy “The Star Spangled Banner.” Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge left the auditorium a | few minutes before M. Daeschner, the | next speaker, was called on. Seldom has the President attended a gathering which adopted him s thoroughly*as its own, and President Coolidge responded by making him- self one of the gathering. Mrs. Cool- idge, who sat next to the President, smiled broadly when he referred to Memorial Continental Hall as the place to which the Daughters had come for their annual gatherings. Only a few of the meetings were to be held in that now historic place, it was generally known. Flowers for First Lady A few minutes later, while audience was still standing to ap- plaud the President, two pages rushed up with two huge bouquets of roses for Mrs. Coolidge, who blush- in bowed her thanks. A third page had deposited a small cors: on a desk in front of lay unnoticed of the land.” nkle in his eye, picked it up daintily, and, bowing profoundly, handed it to his wife, while the audience roared with de- lighted laughter. Following the principle of his predecessor here, Jules Jusserand, M. Daeschner presented the greetings of France to the society by recalling what the Daughters of the American Revolution had done to help restore his country to normaley since the World War. “You have restored the devastated village of Tilloloy and saved 3,000 fatherless children of my country,” M. Daeschner said. this France will never forget you, and you have earned our everlasting gratitude.” Speaker Longworth told the Con- gress that a survey world condi- tions has disclosed little danger’ be apprehended from enemies from without. American will never again risk,” he said, “no matter how im- probable, the catastrophe of being forced into war when in a state of complete unpreparedness for it." Continuing, Mr. Longworth said in part: Praised by Longworth. “I know of no greater honor that can come to a public man than an invitation to address the society of the Daughters of the Ame an Revo- lution. Your society is truly repre- sentative of the loftiest ideals of American citizenship. It is dedi cated to the cause of human liberty and the fostering of patriotism and ca | by Band played | the distinet the President to from | ¢ s t of the chapter. | the same | peace | Congress, " 1 cieties are doing, are giving their The exhibit the Navajo of the most | There gay | verwork n all shapes and and the finest weaved baskets, | showing the remarkable skill of the | Indians. The D. A. R.'s are interest- in the work of the Indians, and aiding greatly in caring for these 1 American 2 The George Washington | Institution is represented, and book |lets of the institution, its work and ideals are sale, the proceeds of | which will go partly to the D. A. R.s |and for the remodeling of the Wash- | ington Manor. The Dorothy Hancock Chapter, D | A. R., has an’elaborate flower booth, and many of the bouquets presented to the national officers were pu - |ed there. " Mrs. B. H. Lingo, | Anne Tuohy and Mrs. Vernon are in charge. The Continental Dames Chapter has a candy stand, with Mrs. George { Hillye ady and Miss Stout members of the Austin and to which they support of handicrafts of Indians perhaps one interesting on view blankets, potter; n Sulgruve Mis Wes ch Mrs Me- love of count practiced wh “That yo esteemed, “not abroad, is evide: here of the Best of ull ¥ you have is highly only & home, but ed by the pr ne ntative of a great sister republic. It is eminent fit ting that the French Amb: dor should appear as he does tonight on platforms with the Presi- dent of the United States, for France has ever been our friend in time of and our brother in arms in time of war hen the cause of human libe: s at stake. “Ten tin n the House of Repre. entatives, the beginning of each have sworn to uphold and defe the Constitution of the United tes against all enemies, foreign and domestic 1 faced the American flag, on each side within my line of vision were two portraits, and two only On the left, Gen. Washington, and on the right, Gen. Lafayette. When I take that oath again next December conditions will be such t I shall be facing in another direction, but I shall by no means be unconscious of that in- piring environment which has made the pi assumption of that obliga- tion the thrilling moments of my life. d Sees No Danger. “That oath, as 1 have said, contem plates resistance against enemies, both foreign and domestic. As I sur vey the situation throughout world today, I can see little danger to be apprehended from enemies with- If such enmity exists, it is cer- not apparent and, moreover, thstanding the tremendous cuts that have been made recently in the cost of Government, the Army and Nayy are being maintained at ade- quate strength and at high efficienc: America will never again risk th ‘catastrophe, no matter how improb- able, of being forced into war when in a state of complete unpreparedness for it. “The enemy we have to fear and to guard against daily is the individual who is attempting to sow the seed qf discontent throughout the country, to array class agalnst class and who preaches distrust of our governmental institutions. Fortunately, such an in- dividual is rarely a native American, and as a rule not even an American citizen. With no stake in the coun- try, no pride in our institutions, he seeks to tear down the structure of government in order that in the crash and ruin to come he may bene- fit from the misfortunes of others. “Our Government has endyred from the beginning practically unchanged in sunshine and in storm. It may not be the ideal form of government for every nation in the world, but it is and has proved itself to be the best for America. The just balance between the three great branches, the executive, the legislative and the judicial, makes for a stability which pplies to no other nation. To de- stroy that balance will be to destroy that stability. Hence indiscriminate attacks upon the courts, upon Con- gress, upon the Executive as such, are to be deplored. “Speaking as_a_member of the legislative branch, I admit, of course, t we are far from perfect, but after an experience of more than 20 vears I am prepared to assert that we are just about as good as Con- gress ever was, and that is the equiv- ilent of asserting that in ability, ef- fectiveness in action and in individual purity of motive day in and day out, the Congress of-the United States is not excelled by any legislative body in the world.” D. A. R. l_’_ROGRAM FOR TOMORROW 10 O’Clox Bugle call Entrance of pages escortin Congress called to order Secripture and prayer Reading of the minutes g the president ge: ck A.M. neral. The president general ..The chaplain general The recording secretary general Reports of Committees Continued: Americanization -Miss Better films... E Children, sons and daughters of t M Conservation and thrift Mrs. Fi Correct use of the flag.. D. A. R. student loan fund Ellis Island 8 Genealogical research Girl homemakers. ... Historical and literar. Igsignia. ... Internationa reciprocit. 1 relations ..Mrs. John Miller Horton, \‘f{rs. Julius Y. Talmadge, Mrs Recess for luncheon, 1. Alice Louise McDuffee, Mrs. L. Grant Baldwin, he Republic, rs. Charles F. Bathrick, rederick Ernest Frisbee, chairman chairman chairman chairman chairman chairman chairman chairman Alfred J. Brosseau, . Harvey Tyson White, .......Mrs. S. L. Beard, chairman Mrs. Herbert M. Lord, chairman Irs. John Brown Heron, chairman Mrs. Robert Lansing, chairman 0 o'clock. 2 O'Clock P.M. the | nental Hall £ the pre: The with its only way modern civilization, | ad privileges of the fran- | chise and its representative legislative Lodies, can avoid the constant inter- position of the Government “into | practically all the affairs of the peo | ple” is for the people to adopt rect course of actign. to provide the | proper standards of conduct by their own_motion,” President Coolidge told the Daughters of the American Revo- lution last night in welcoming them to their thirty-fourth Continental Con- gress here. "He spoke in the Wash- ington Auditorium. | “If they do not want government through public action. they must pro- vide it through private actio®’ the | President said. ““That is the true ideal of self-government. The attain- ment of that ideal lies some distance in the future, but it is an ideal toward which we should constantly strive. If the people wish to be in the full en- joyment of their liberties, if they wish to be unhampered by Government re- strictions, they can secure that priv ilege. But they cannot secure it by abolishing government. Address by President. The President’s address, in full, fol- low: In accordance with their custom, the Daughters of the American Revo- lution have assembled at the National Capital for their annual gathering. To them I extend my welcome. To come again to your splendid Memorial Hall, already famous as the scene of many notable and historic gatherings, must be a never-failing inspiration to you. The sentiments which invest that place are particularly appealing on the occasions of your annual as- semblages. For at such times one { realizes that there are gathered the chosen representatives of a devoutly patriotic womanhood. Yours is, first of all. a society dedicated to & per- petuation of all the finest traditions, the noblest achievements and the highest accomplishments of our na- tional history. ns are a people who be- lieve thoroughly in the real and the practical, but they are also a people who are moved strongly by sentiment and ideal: Your organization well typifies this combination of reality and idealism. 1 have recently taken the trouble to make some inquiry as to the various patriotic endeavors to which it has devoted its means and efforts, and the results have been most illuminating, even to one who had imagined himself already quite fa- miliar with its aims, purposes and ac- complishments. As an outcome of the inquiries I have made, I wish you to know that the more I have become informed as to vour society the more 1 have come to approve, respect and honor it. Body Now 34 Years Old. “It lacks only a few months.of 35 years gince your organization was founded, here in the Capital City, and s work eince that time deserves a word of review and commendation which, though necessarily all too brief, I wish to indulge. No matter how exalted its objects, the society could not have made the record of growth and influence which stands to its credit if it had not possessed a genius for useful accomplishment. You have recruited a membership of 145,000, organized in every State and Territory, in the insular possessions and in a number of foreign countries. Literally, the sun never sets on _your. activities, and I am bound to add that it never shines on any but worthy ones. “Your organization is primarily a patriotic one. But the mantle of pa- triotism, as you have defined patrio- tism, spreads over a wide field of benevolent, humane and social useful- ness. It seems always to. have been part of your creed that if people were expected to love their country that country must be worthy of their af- fection. So you have sought by your example and works, as well as by your precepts, to make this a country de- serving of the loyalty, the devotion and the love of all its peopls Herein ] Chateau Joara @ |PEOPLE HOLD KEY TO SELF-RULE, SAYS COOLIDGE IN D. A. R. SPEECH Government Interference in All Their Affairs Can Be Prevented by High Standards of Private Living, He Adds—Defends Immigration Ban. Zine and Dance Opening--- A Friday Evening, May Ist, at9 P.M. you have performed the highest work of ecivie usefuiness. “You have raised a voice of welcome | to the immigrant landing on our shores. You have helped him to find place, occupation and opportunity in those most trying days of his expe- rience here, immediately following h% arrival. The Daughters of the Amer fean Revolution have maintained a: orgar tion, working in co-operatio} with the authorities at Eilis Island, aiming to supplement in the most human and practical ways the efforts of the Government authoritles there They have met the newcomer with aids in learning a new langvage in understanding our manners, in ac- quiring our customs. in appreciating and adapting himself to our institu tions. “There thi: may is a deeper significance to kind of effort than at first thought | be apparent. Tn the last few s we have entered on a new pol- ward migration. It is still experimental, but with scery appearance of being likely to secure permanent &cceptance. Restriction of immigration is nothing less than a revolutionary change from the older days when we boasted that this coun- try offered refuge and opportunity. lberty and security to all who desired | them. “The reswiction ne ry, in view of the certainty that unprecedented numbers would flow to us from Europe following the war: more than we could be sure of assimilating, more than the European countries could well spare. Had there been no limitations, the number of newcomers among us in the last four years would probably have been sev- eral million greater. If we had been called upon to receive and place such & number, it may well be doubted whether they would have found their condition here much better than it was in Europe. Certainly our prob- lem of helping adjust them to the new conditions and the hard competition of such a situation would have been far more difficult. May Have Received 8,000,000. t is manifestly impossible to know how many immigrants would have come in the last four yegrs if no restrictions had been imposed. But competent officlal authorities have estimated that 2,000,000 would have come in each of these four years, or over three times many as did actually come. We may well doubt whether that would have been to the advantage of either them or the country. “The welfare of all the people will be promoted by a truly national life. In those last few years we have all realized as never before the need to bring about the spiritual unification of this great people. A hundred and ten million people, living together, may or may not constitute in the full sense a nation of 110,000,000. The war brought appreciation of this truth. We achieved our independence a century and a half ago. We con- firmed our political union 60 - years ago. We have all the time been struggling toward spiritual and moral policy of seemed ain and perfect it we need just such interests and activities as these to which the Daughters of the American Revolution are so sincerely devoted.- We need not only to draw the newcomers into our soclal struc- tures, but we need also to make them contribute to its strength and beauty. ‘We may gain much from them. In the diversification of our culture, the broadentng of our interests, the de- velopment of our literature and arts, the formation of & rounded, symmet- rical national character, they can help us vastly. We shall best serve both them and ourselves if we shall fully recognize this mutuality of interest. Helped Backward Areas. “Your organization of the Daugh- ters of the Revolution has done much to achieve such aims. But you have done yet more. You have sought means to help our native community improve its condition. You have gone into backward and wellnight forgot- Meeting the demand for an ezclusive din- ing and danc ing place away from the city, 12 miles from Washington, at Ammendale, Md. { has been curious| | wider The new building, with a seating capacity of 4,000 would be constructed in rear of the present Memorial Conti- , and would be bounded on the uiexct by Eighteenth street, on the south by C street, and the north by D ten parts of the country, carrying the torch of educational opportunit You have lifted its light over many communities, which, though com- posed of Americans for many genera tions native to the soil, have sadly lacked tre privileges of schooling, en- lightenment and culture. Yours were among the early efforts to set up schools, for both youths and adults, in the neglected region of the south: ern Appalachians. “There was found & great popula- tion of the best American stock, trac- ing back to early coloninl times. It march of westward progress. The stream of migration had divided and wssed around this rugged country and its sturdy people. To them You have carried education, the arts, the sciences, the culture and humanities of our more favored regions. You have not only spent your money to bhelp them, but you have joined with other volunteers in furnishing effi- cient leadership for the task of re habitating an unfortunate community. “Perhaps a recounting of these ac- tivitles may not be necessary for the | information of you who know them far better than I do. But in say ing these things I have in mind the udience, whose members are not so well advisesd. The Daughters of the titled to be known for the full scope and noble usefulness of the work they have prosecuted. Raised Civic Standards. “Everywhere your State and local bodies have labored to raise the civic ideal, to make better citizens, to re- sist evil influences, to cast out cors ruption; in short, to lift up the aver- age of American life to the full level of its highest aspirations. “These are good and deserving works. They are worthy fruits of the untiring effort which you have put forth in their production. Year by year your service has grown as vour vision has widened and your means have increased. Your annual gatherings have never failed to mark a step forward on the way of progress. “It is my belief that in the pursuit of these purposes and the taking of these actions you are putting the ideals of the revolutionary period into practical effect. It is important to note that the efforts which you are making, the duties which you are performing, are not being sought through the interposition of organized government. They are the voluntary acts of our citizens taken through their own initiative. In adopting this course of action you are. in the best sense of the term. ministering to the ideal of self-government. Use of Federal Power. ““We have heard in the past and are likely to hear in the future very much discussion about the intrusion of the Government through legisla- tion into the business and private af- fairs of the people. In so far as this is a reflection of an ideal requiring and demanding a higher standard of conduct we ought to rejoice at it and support it. But when we see that it is not wholly successful we ought to remember that it is at best but a temporary makeshift, an effort to make thinks better, and that we can- not expect through these methods to attain perfection. “There is only one way in modern civilization, with its broad privilege of the franchise, with' its representative legislative bodies, to avoid the con- stant Interposition of the Government into practically all the affairs of the people, and that is for the people to adopt a correct course of action, to isolated from the | | M Aemerican Revolution are en- | see a chapter established in the capital city of the British Empire. “And now a regent has been formally empowered to establish one there,” she said. D.AR. OFFICERS’ CLUB ACTIVE IN SESSIONS Mrs. Alexander E. Patton President of Organization—Many States Are Represented. The National Officers’ Club, D. A. R., of which Mrs. Alexander Ennis Patton of Curwensville, Pa., is presi- dent, is taking an active part in the affafre of the wocfety. The club was founded by Mrs. Robert G. Hogan, Mary 8. Lockwood, Mrs. George Smallwood and Mrs. William Hyde Ibott. The vice presidents include Charles C. Abbott, Mrs. Howard fodgkins, Mrs. Howard H. Me- Mrs. Frank W. Mondell, Miss Alice Louise McDuffiie and Mrs. Ly- man B. Stookey, and Miss Aline E. Solomons is recording secretary. Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett is corresponding secretary and Mrs. William Hyde Tal- bott treasurer. The directors for 1925 are Mrs. Thomas Kite, Mrs. Cassius C. Cottle, Mrs. Robert J. Johnston and Mrs. El- len Spencer 'Mussey. The charter members are Mrs. Charles C. Abbott, Delos A. Blodgett, Mrs. Gaius M. Brumbaugh, Mrs. G. Wallace W. Han- leanor Washington Howard, M eanor Washington Howrad, Mrs. illen Spencer Mussey and Mrs. Word: bury Pulsifer Mrs. George T. Smallwood and Mrs. Lyman B. Swormstedt, all of Wash- ington; Mrs. John C. Ames and Mrs. Frank Bahnsen of Iliinois, Mrs. Theo dore C. Bates and Mrs. Charles IL | Bond of Massachusetts, Mrs. William C. Boyle of Ohio, Mrs. John L. Buel of Connecticut, Mrs. Drayton W. Bushnell of Towa, Mrs. James W. Caperton of Kentucky, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Fred H. Calhoun of South Carolina Miss Emma L. Crowell of Pennsy! vania, Mrs. W. H. De Voe of Georgia, tey of Vermont, Mrs. oster and Mrs. John M. Graham of Georgia, Mrs. George T. Guernsey of Kansa George C Hall of Delaware, Mrs, M. Hardy of Indiana, Miss Stella Pickett Hardy Mrs. Robert G. Hogan . Charles C. Holt of . Harold R. Howell and J. Johnson of Iowa, Mr: Thomas Kite of Ohio, Mrs. William Libbey of New Jersey, Mrs. H. H. Mec- Call of Georgia, Mrs. L. H. Matting- ley of Michigan, Mrs. George M. Minor of Connecticut, Mrs. Emily P. 8. Moore of Vermont, Mrs. Edmund Noel of Mississippi, Mrs. Edward Orton, jr., of Ohijo; Mrs. Alexander Ennis Patton and Mrs. Allen P. Perley of Pennsyl- vania, Mrs. Freeman Rogers of Colorado, Mrs. George C. Squires of Minnesota, Mrs. Willlam H. Talbott of Maryland, and Mrs. Charles D. Yardley of New Jers Tennessee, Mrs. Robe toward which we should constantly strive. “If the people wish to be in the full enjoyment of their liberties, if they wish to be unhampered by Gov- ernment restrictions, they can secure that privilege. But they cannot secure it by abolishing government. They can only secure it by adopting a thorough system of individual self- government. Government is an ab- solute necessity to human progress and human happiness. If we do not wish to have it imposed from with- out, we must ourselves impose it from within. “It is because the work which you are doing is a recognition of this principle that I look upon it with great satisfaction. I welcome you to the central seat of the authority of your country as living examples, provide the proper standards of con- duct by their own motion. If they do not want Government through private action they must provide it through private action. That is the true ideal of self-government. The at- tainment of that ideal lies some dis. tance in the future, but it is an ideal worthy demonstrators and successful advocates of the civilizing art of self- government. Not only by your an- cestry and your inheritance, but by your own lives and your own efforts you hold undisputed claim to the high title of Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution.” Victorla No. 350 The metal work is {n gold. Hae 191l equipment of ictor albums. Available with spring or electric motor., even as low a rate as 5 per cent our expenses would be increased $91,250 | per annum. That is a matter, how- | ever, which the congress ltself would have to decide. n addition a certain specified sum | would have to be set aside each year | for amortization, or to insure the re- tirement of the bonds. From all in- formation obtainable from reliable sources, it seems reasonable to place 20 years as the limit of time in which the bonds could be retired. TFive per cent of, the cost of the building would mean in the neighborhood of another $100,000 per annum “The disposition of the bonds would doubtless have to resolve itself into an organized State matter, for so prodigious a plan could not be car- ried out in any haphazard manner. | In each State there would be regu- larly appointed chairman or captain, and in each chapter a lieutenant who would head a committee to sell bonds. Tt I8 needless to say that these women must have vision, enthusiasm, energy and stick-to-it-iveness. Second Method Proposed. “If interest bearing sued, they would be sold outside of the chapters: otherwise they would have to be disposed of within the or- | ganization, with pure love of the | cause for interest. Another plan suggested, in_ case the congress should vote for the build- ing of the auditorium is that each member_pledge herself to give or raise $15. That plan would do away with the bond issue entirely, but the response would be problematical. Some would give $15; some mor some less and many not any at all. The objection would be that it would drag interminably and give no as- surance of a building being actually started for some time to come, and before adoption would have to be carefully considered. “Whichever method were adopted for raising the money, provision would have to be made for car expense of obtaining it.” Pictures Win Approval. During the reading of the report on the plans 2 number of pictures of the interior and exterior of the proposed auditorium were shown on a screen and brought great applause. The gen- eral report, which was read by Mrs. Cook for the entire committee, fol- lows in full: Upon presentation of a resolution by Mrs. Willard T. Block of Chicago, notes are is- voted to authorize the president-gen- eral to secure and submit at this time tentative plans for the erection of an auditorium on the vacant land at the rear of the present administration building. ‘“Therefore vour president-general asked the following members to serve with her on a committee whose duty it would be to see that such plans were prepared for presentation: Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mrs. Alfred Brousseau, Mrs. William 'Butterworth, Mrs. Jo- seph Frelinghuysen, Mrs. Charles Her- rick, Mrs. Robert Lansing, Mrs. Eliza Ferry Leary, Mrs. Robert McKee, Mrs. Frank Mondell, Mrs. Carl Vrooman. “As the congress falled to vote the money to pay for these tentative plans, the committee was forced to enlist the services of some architect Wwho would, through interest only, do the greater part of the work for us. Architect Aids Projects. ““We were fortunate enough to se. cure the services of John Russell Pope of New York City, who very kindly furnished us the drawings, which will be shown to you later thi morning, and charged us only a ve nominal draftsman's fee. His own valuable services were gratuitous and ving on the | the thirty-third Continental Congress | cause of the cost and of limitation space on our land. Ip January he came to Washington and presented a second set of plans with an audi torium seating 4,000. Serles of Boxes Planned. “This scheme contemplates a series of boxes, 48 in number, representing the tes of the Union, instead of galleries. The greater part of the floor of the auditorium would be on & level, only the rear to be ralsed. By the dropping of larg rtains and the removal of the cha e auditoriu would be converted into a banquet hall. In the basement there would be « perfectly equipped kitchen and pan tries. “The architect a proximate cost of th: lows: The present buildings similar was taken to be a a cubic foot, with this for protectio: used in the e foot This estimate clude a finished buildi cupancy and with such as electric fixture: hall and the painted rol for the halJ. but does other furnitlr T hangings. ived at the b ng as average cost n material and size ound 88 or 90 cents ts added to is to ir for o fittings seats for the when co; is_anothe but it is expected, of cour: auditorium would be criminating public a ble when not in tinental Congres SOCIETIES TO 0BSERVE GRANT ANNIVERSARY 103d Birthday of Former President to Be Remembered With Church Exercises. | Members of patriotic organizat and public officials will join in a cel bration of the 103d anniversary of the |birth of Gen. Grant., next Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Metro | politan M. Church, John Marshall place and C street, under auspices of the local department of the Grand Army of the Republic. Departmental Commander Hosex B. Moulton will preside. The princi pal address will be made by John H Bartlett, first assistant Postmaster General, which will be followed b; n interesting program of mus! patriotic exercises The Sons and Daughters of Veter ans, the Sons of Vet Auxiliaries Woman's ¥ s of the G. A. R, and other allied bodles wi attend _in body. American War Veterans, the of Foreign Wars, Legion and the Army and N Union also are expected to occupy re served seats. The public is invited tc attend. It was this church that Gen. Grant attended while President and in other positions while a resident of this ci William McKinley and Gen. John Logan also attended this church to the time of their deaths. 8 E A up The Evening and Sunday Star —Full Reports of the D. A. R. Convention, April 19 to 26, inclusive. Mailed—Postage Prepaid. U. S. and Canada, 30c Foreign, 60c Leave subscriptions with Star representative at Washington he made three trips to Washington in the interest of this work. “The sketches lack detail, of course, but they give vou an idea of the Vanish the cares of the day! Forget the worries. Forget the cares. Relax! Select soothing thing inspirational) music (or some- and let your Auditorium, or The Evening Star Office, 1ith and Pennsyl vania avenue northwest. Imported English Broadcloth Union Suits—cut and made in the Mode’s correct way— ROBERT, at Main 4336, is ready to take your reservation for opening night. Special souvenirs for the occa- sion. Cover, $3 per person. Usual cover charge at supper: Daily, $1.10; Saturday and Sunday, $2. No cover charge at luncheon, tea and dinner. Open from 12 moon until 2. a.m. You'll be You'll be Bugle call. Entrance of pages. Amendments to the by-laws. 8 O’Clock P.M. From 8 to 8:20 the United States Navy Band, Lieut. 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