Class E'XqZ I'RESRNTi;!) BY MRS. DONALD MCLEAN, PRESIDENr-GENEKAL NATIONAL SOCIETY DALCHI ERS AMERICAN RE\-ULU1U>N. I905. / HISTORY OF THE Massachusetts Daughters OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. DECEMBER, 1891 DECEMBER, 1905. HEADQUARTERS of the MASSACHUSETTS DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 417 Pierce Building, Copley Square, BOSTON. .5 forc\i)orti. All history is of value, and a knowledge of history be- comes more important with the passing of time, and was never more important than in these days of stirring events and wondrous change. The debts which we owe to the past, we must needs pay to the future. We live in the past by a knowledge of its history, and in the future by hope and anticipation. In view of these facts we will all agree as to the necessity of recording and preserving the anniversaries of our memo- rable events, and setting up the milestones of our history. Senator Dolliver, in his address at the last Continental Congress, said that "the D. A. R. in gathering up the frag- ments of honor, and glory, and valor, and sacrifice, and pre- serving with sacrecl vigilance the least name among those who were interested in laying the foundations of our national life, had caught the most beautiful idea that had ever entered into the history of this world." Mindful of the injunction to save the memorials of the past, that future generations might not forget, and that the history of the Massachusetts D. A. R. might be put into tangi- ble form for ready reference, early in 1905, a card was sent ^ to each chapter in the state, asking for a brief history of the chapter, a condensed account of work done, and pictures of Its 'patron saint ' or of any tablets or memorials placed." Most of the chapters responded to this appeal, and the result is most gratifying. All the reports have a thrill of life and show splendid progress, and we feel that each chapter in our state is a link in the chain which binds all the chapters of our country into one great hajmonious whole. Massachusetts' DaughtCcr^'^Jave just reason to congratu- late themselves upon what has been accomplished, for they have been making history of which they may well be proud. At the State Conference in October the historian recom- mended that these sketches be published in book form, and at the regents' meeting in December, it was voted that this be done, and that each chapter should stand behind the his- torian to the amount of two dollars, entitling it to one of the books. Gill Anthor 4 Ja '09 MRS. C. H. MASURY, STATE REGENT MASSACHUSETTS. Later a request was sent to the chapters for the names and pictures of their " Real Daughters," women whose fathers took part in the great struggle for American Independence. Massachusetts has had 103 of these daughters on its roll, forming a connecting link between that eventful period of our country's history (which our society commemorates) and the present time — and 32 are still living. Names of these ''real daughters " have been obtained, and pictures as far as it was possible to secure them. A brief account of the early days of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution in Massachusetts is also appended, with lists of officers, numerous pictures, etc., and a few of the important things, for which the State, as a whole, has stood. The history of the D. A. R. in Massachusetts is the his- tory of the Chapters of the State, and in the sketches which follow will be found much valuable treasure, which could not be had otherwise. Each has its story to tell of work done, many written on tablets, and monuments, that "all who run may read." Who shall say that the work has not been satis- factory .'' Though the sketches which make up the greater part of this book are not history in the ordinary sense of the word, they throw a great deal of light on history, and the tablets and monuments act as reminders to all who behold them. The historian desires to express her grateful acknow- ledgments to the Chapters for their cordial co-operation and help, and their expressions of kindly interest and appreciation, which have made the work not so much a duty as a labor of love. She thanks also those who have contributed information, pictures, cuts or dies, or who have helped in any way to make this record possible. She hopes too, that the Chapters will be satisfied with the sketches which they have prepared, and the way in which they are presented, and she sends the volume out to them, asking for their consideration, their sisterly kindness, and charity. AxxA L. Bailey, State Historian Massachusetts D. A. R. 0tigin of tl)e ?Daugl)tcrjs of tl)c amcricau IHcbolution in tl)c ^tatc of jHajSj2Jacl)U]gcttjS, [Taken in part from the records of Miss Rebecca Warren Brown of Boston and from the National Board Records in Washington.] In the spring of 1891, Miss Rebecca Warren Brown of Boston was elected honorary state regent of Massachusetts by the National Society, D. A. R., in Washington. On December 17, 1891, Mrs. Adelaide A. Calkins of Springfield was appointed a chapter regent. Miss Brown and Mrs. Calkins attended the first Continental Congress of 1892, representing Massachusetts, which at the time had no chap- ters. Mrs. A. Howard Clark, assistant registrar general, a native of Gloucester, residing in Washington, unofficially repre- sented Massachusetts on the National Board of Management. On December 19, 1891, Miss Brown called a meeting of Boston ladies at her home, and Mrs Samuel Eliot was elected state regent. On account of illness of both Miss Brown and Mrs. Eliot no other meeting was held in Boston that year. Mrs. Calkins in March, 1892, called a meeting of ladies in Springfield, and on June 17, 1892, twenty-three became charter members of a chapter. On March 28, 1892, Miss Annie C. Warren was elected the second chapter regent. No other officers were elected in Boston until May, 1892, when the following were appointed : Mrs. Francis P. Sprague, Treasurer ; Mrs. Joseph E. Davis, Secretary, and Miss Annie B. Shaw, Registrar. These appointments were made at the request of Mrs. Samuel Eliot. Meantime another honorary state regent was appointed in the person of Mrs. Mary Adams Quincy. Mrs. Samuel Elliot succeeded Miss Warren as chapter regent, November 8, 1893, and held the office with honor until her death in March, 1906. Mrs. Eliot in turn was suc- ceeded by Mrs. Charles M. Green, of Boston, as state regent, which office she resigned November i, 1895, and was sue ceeded by Mrs. Charles H. Masury of Danvers. aBtcc^|Brc)SiDcnt (3cncralj2J from iHajS32iacl)uiSctt0 Mrs. Evelyn Fellows Masuky. Mrs. Lucy E. Emery Fuller. Mrs. Harriet P. Simpson. Miss Rebecca Warren Brown. Mrs. Roger Wolcott. Mrs. E. Everett Holbrook. 2ctiu &tatc Mcgcnt^ of iHa0<3acl)ii!eicttjs 1 891-1906. Emily Marshall Eliot, Boston, Dec. 1891 Nov. 1893 Helen Lincoln Green, Boston, Nov. 1893 Sept. 1895 Evelyn Fellows Masury, Danvers, Sept. 1895 Feb. 1896 Anna Von Rydingsvard, Boston, Feb. 1896 Feb. 1897 Elizabeth Chapman Brown, Springfield, Feb. 1897 June 1898 Lucy E. Emery Fuller, Springfield, June 1898 Feb. 1899 Sara Whittimore Daggett, Boston, Feb. 1899 April 1901 Helen M. Winslovv, Boston, Apr. 1901 Nov. 1902 Evelyn Fellows Masury, Danvers, Nov. 1902 ^tatc iDicc-Hcgcntjs Marie Ware Laughton, Boston, 1901-1902 Anna D. West, Boston, 1902-1905 Susie Munn, Easthampton, 1905 BappcningfiJ anD acl)ictcmcnt0» Mrs. Samuel Eliot was, on motion of Mrs. Laura Went- worth Fowler, electeJ honc^rary vice-president general at the Continental Congress of 1896. January 20, 1896, the per capita tax for the Massachu- setts D. A. R. was first introduced by Mrs. T. M. Brown. February 18, 1896, Mrs. Evelyn F. Masury elected vice- president general for Massachusetts. At the second annual conference, Sept 23, 1896, a gavel made of Faneuil Hall wood was presented by Mr. Moses Ellery Chandler of the Sons of the American Revolution. April 15, 1896, it was voted to give moral support to the preservation of the Bulfinch front of the State House. February 10, 1898, resolution passed urging the City Government to preserve Faneuil Hall. Voted to join with the S. A. R., D. R., and S. R. in placing paintings, etc., in Paul Revere Schoolhouse. Honor Roll presented by Mrs. Bell M. Draper of Washington. Resolution adopted endorsing the policy of President McKinley in the war with Spain and offering support of the 2400 Massachusetts D. A. R. Voted to join (individually) the Volunteer Aid Association. September 28, 1898, resolutions passed on the death of Mrs T. M. Brown, state regent. December 13, 1898, voted to admit vice-regents to State Meetings, but not as voters. At the Continental Congress of 1899, Mrs. Lucy E. I'uller was elected vice-president general. March 28, 1899, a certificate was voted sent to Agnes Bennett for her share in saving the old North Church from destruction by fire. April 27, 1900, President Eliot addressed the meeting on the Cuban teachers' visit to Cambridge. October 16, 1900, a relic committee was appointed to secure suitable gift to Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. Laura Wentworth Fowler appointed by the state regent, Miss Daggett, chairman emeritus of headquarters committee. February 4, 1901, resolutions passed on the death of ex-Governor Wolcott. Mrs. Grace LeBaron Upharn presented an amendment to National By-Laws, favoring creation of office of state vice-regent. Mrs. Henry Parker Ouincy resigned as honorary state regent and Mrs. E. Everett Hol- brook elected to her place. April 24, 190 1, Molly Varnum Chapter withdrew from the body of regents and vice regents. September 20, 1901, resolutions passed on the death of President McKinley. February i, 1902, resolutions passed on the death of Mrs, James B. Crane and Miss Sara W. Smith, regents of Peace Party and Abiah Folger Franklin Chapters. September 28, 1902, Molly Varnum Chapter re-enters the state body of regents and vice-regents. May 9, 1903, resolutions passed on the death of Mrs. H. T. Reed and Mrs. J. E. Thurston, both of Fall River. October 14, 1903, Massachusetts State pin adopted. Headquarters established at Pierce Building, Copley Square. December 5, 1903, petition signed urging prohibition of manufacture of dangerous weapons for use July 4. October 2, 1904, voted to keep open house G. A. R. week. November 16, 1904, formation of Western Conference announced by Mrs. George L. Munn. October 28, 1904, statement made by Mrs. Masury that Mass. D. A. R. had expended ■•:< 15,000 in patriotic work in ten years. IVeservation of Paul Revere House urged by Mrs. Samuel Eliot. December, 1904, Bazaar held for benefit of Alemorial Continental Hall. Money raised $4,000. May 31, 1905, resolutions adopted on the death of Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. October 5, 1905, voted to assist the Paul Revere Mem- orial Association. Resolutions sent President Roosevelt and Earl Gray urging the preservation of Niagara P^alls. Voted to urge the Massachusetts Legislature to amend state flag law. Resolutions adopted on the death ot Mrs. Rose E. Ilarkins. November 6, 1905, voted to join with the Sons of the Revolution in protestation against the desecration by the Boston Transic Commission of the Old South Meeting House and Old State House. Annual ^tatc Confcrcnccjs. 1. Old South Meeting House, Boston, September 25, 1895, Mrs. Helen L. Green presiding. 2. Faneuil Hall, Boston, September 23, 1896, Mrs, Laura Wentworth Fowler, chairman, in absence of the State Regent, Mrs. Anna von Rydingsvard. 3. Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1897, Mrs. T. M. Brown, presiding. 4. Fall River, October 20, 1898, Mrs. Lucy E, Fuller presiding. 5. Hingham, October 5, 1899, Miss Sara Whittimore Daggett presiding. 6. Lowell, October 16, 1900, Miss Daggett presiding. 7. North Adams, October 9 and 10, 1901, Miss Helen M. Winslow, presiding. 8. Methuen, November 19, 1902, Miss Winslow pre- siding. 9. Brockton, October 14, 1903, Mrs. Evelyn F. Masury presiding. 10. First Baptist Church, Boston, October 28, 1904, Mrs. Masury, presiding. 11. Greenfield, Oct. 5, 1905, Mrs. Masury presiding. IvIks. ufAiKijiL L. MLjInN, blAlt VlCfc.-K£i.ENT 1905-06 MRS. GREEXLIEF \V. SIMl'SOX, VICE-KKEST.-GEN"., I902-I906 MRS. GEORGE 1". FULLER, STATE REGENT, 1S98-99 VICE-PREST.-GEN., 1899-OI, STATE SECY., 1897-98 REGENT MERCY WARREN CHAPTER, I902-03 HELEN M. WINSLOW, STATE REGENT FOUNDER MARY DRAPER CHAPTER MADAM ANNA VON RYDINC.SVARD STATE RE(;ENT OF MASSACHUSETTS MISS MARIE WARE LAUGHTON EX. STATE VICE-REGENT REGENT COMMITTEE OF SAFETY CHAI'TER MRS. ANNA D. WEST EX-STATE VICE-REGENT MISS REBECCA WARREN BROWN HONORARY STATE REGENT SINCE i8QI ADALAIDE A. HOSMER CALKINS (MRS. MARSHALL) FOUNDER AND FIRST REGENT MERCY WARREN CHAFrER MRS. SAMUEL ELIOT, REGENT WARREN AND PRESCOTT CHAPTER. FIRST STATE REGENP MASSACHUSETTS D. A. R. HON. VICE-PRES GEN. NATKJNAL SOCIETY, D. A. R. MRS. CURTIS GUILD, JR. WARREN AND PRESCOTT CHAPTER MRS. L. B. HATCH, STATE CHAPLAIN 1903-06 MRS. \VM. B. HOLMES, EX-REGENT BUNKER HILL CHAPTER COR. SECY. MASS. D. A. R. IRS. ISABELLK B. STIMISON, STATE TREASURER, I905-06 MRS, J. G. DUNNING STATE AUDITOR ANNA L. BAILEY, EX-REGENT PAUL REVERE CHAPTER STATE HISTORIAN, I). A. R. STATE DIRECTOR, C. A. R. MRS. ELECTA PORTER SHEKMAN STATE PARLIAMENTARIAN, I905-06 MRS. ROSE E. HARKINS STATE PARLIAMEMAKIAN, 1899-I905 f^^ I I AM.' MRS. C. H. iMAsURY MRS. CORNliLIA COLE FAIRKA.NKS I'KESIDKNT-GENI RAL i9o;-i905 MRS. (;. W. SIMl'SO.N WORK OF THE CHAPTERS 'y^- " Daughters of illustrious sires, thine it is to have and hold All the honor that thine heritage can within itself enfold; Keep uninarred thy bright escutcheon by the truth within tliy soul, That the nobleness of woman may ihroushout the centuries roll." BLnab jfoloer ifranlUiu Cbapter. On Tuesday, August 17, 1S97, Miss Sara Winthrop Smith called a meeting at the Sea Cliff Inn, Nantucket, of all interested in forming a chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, under the name of Abiah Folger Franklin Chapter of Nantucket. The interest gained power, and on June 1st, 1898, the first chapter meeting was held, a charter having been granted with twenty-four members. Miss Sara Winthrop Smith was elected first regent. The first work undertaken by the chapter was to raise a memorial to Abiah Folger, mother of Benjamin Franklin, to be placed on the site of her birthplace ; and an earnest but unsuccessful endeavor was made to purchase the land on which the home- stead of Peter Folger, father of Abiah, formerly stood ; so the memorial. which took the form of a granite drinking fountain, was placed on the Madaket road directly in front of the house lot. The Old Colony Com- mission gave the bronze tablet suitably inscribed, and the fountain was dedicated with fitting ceremony and presented to the Selectmen of the town September 3, 1900. Besides serving as a memorial, it fills a great need to the town, as no other drinking fountain for man and beast is placed on this long road. Trees have been planted near it. The chapter has entered with deep interest into the cause of patriotic education among children, especially the foreign born population, of whom there is a large number on the island. This lirst took the form of prizes of money offered for essays on some phase of patriotism, to be later succeeded by a standing prize in the school for the pupil who should stand highest in American history. This prize is given annually, and it is considered a great honor to win it. A course of lectures, called the Franklin Lecture Course, on household economics, has been inaugurated and carried on by the chapter, also a Half-Hour Reading Club, these both open to the public as well as chapter members, and the lectures have been delivered by some of the best authorities to be obtained on the subject. Miss Sara Winthrop Smith, the founder and first regent, died January "2, 1908. She was suc- ceeded by Miss Gertrude Mitchell King, who was followed in June, 1905, by Mrs. Eleanor Williams Morgan, the present regent. While it has not been necessary, since the erection of the fountain, for the chapter to under- take any similar work here, it has always responded readily to appeals, especially in our own state, to preserve historical buildings and relics. It was the first 1). A. R. chapter in the State to respond to the appeal to save the home of l^aul Revere. Fhere has been continuous work in searching out historical records, as well as in identifying and marking the graves of the revolutionary soldiers and sailors of Nantucket, a surprisingly large number, when it is considered that the majority of the settlers were Quakers. Twenty-one served with John Paul Jones, the most noted being Reuben Chase, seaman on the " Ranger," and midshipman on the " Bon Homme Richard," and who figures as " Long Tom Coffin " in Cjooper's story of " The Pilot." His grand daughter. Miss Jennie Chase, is a member of the chapter. On Memorial Day the graves are decorated with flags and flowers. The present work of the chapter is the collecting of books for a travelling library, to be sent to the mountaineers of North ( arolina, and the raisins: of a suitable sum toward the fund for Continental Hall. Hbioail H^am5 Gbaptcr, JBo5ton. Abigail Adams Chapter, of Boston, was founded in November, 1S94, by Miss Rebecca Warren Brown, who had previously organized the Warren and Prescott Chapter. Finding that interest had not been aroused in the young people, it was decided to form another chapter which should be mainly composed of young girls, that their enthusiasm might be aroused in their country's history. In less than three months this younger chapter, which was at first called the Young Ladies Chapter, and later the Abigail Adams Chapter, had seventy-five members, which entitlctl it in February, 1S95, to send to the Continental Congress in Washington, three delegates — its chapter regent, Mrs. Reginald Fitz, and two of its members. It was suggested that this chapter be strictly practical, and that the meetings should be devoted to the study of American History. One month a mem- ber writes a paper on some subject connected with Revolutionary times — and at the alternate meeting some celebrated speaker gives a talk on the same period. This plan has been continued to the present time, and many noted men and women have addressed the chapter. Later a few older ladies joined the chapter, who have, by their interest, been a pleasant and valuable addition. The chapter now numbers 155 members, with Miss Caroline Ticknor as regent. It has made a contribution of forty dollars for a tablet on the tomb of Abigail Adams, in Quincy, Mass. During the Spanish War it contributed fifty-four dollars to the fitting of the hospital ship " Bay State," and sent one hundred and live dollars to the relief work of the National Society in Washington. The members hold themselves ready to enlist in the interest of any cause which seems suitable and worthy of their attention. 'W' i I y MRS. TKYPHOSEA BACHELLER HON. REGENT ABIGAII. ADAMS CHAFltR Hbioail JBatcbeller (Xbapter, Mbitinsvllle, was organized November 11, 1903, by Mrs. Charles H. Masury, State Regent, with twenty members. Mrs. Lydia H. Hewett was chosen Regent and Mrs. Ethel J. Graham, Vice- Regent. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the home of some member, each taking her turn in entertaining. There were four demits granted during the year 1904, three of which were sent to Capt. Job Knapp Chapter of East Douglas. On the 2'2nd of February, 1904, our Chapter was entertained by Deborah Wheelock Chapter of Uxbridge, and a very pleasant time enjoyed. At each meeting two papers have been read on subjects pertaining to the Revolu- tion and the people of that period. MRS GEORGE H. HLWETT Our regent resigned her office in September, 1904, Mrs. Ethel J. Graham being elected to take her place, and Mrs. Anne V. Carr was elected as Vice Regent. Our Chapter contributed to the bazaar in Boston in Decem- ber, 1904, and the articles sent probably sold for seven- teen or eighteen dollars. Feb- ruary 22, 1905, our Chapter entertained Deborah Wheel- ock Chapter of Uxbridge, at the home of Mrs. Alice B. Johnston. A program was carried out consisting: of 5 MRS. E. I. tlKAIIA.M music and readings, the house being decorated with flags, flowers and plants. \\'e have placed no tablets or memorials as yet, and the graves are pretty well marked in our town. On February 22, 1906, the Chapter had a loan exhibit of antiques, and contributed ten dollars of the money raised or Continental Hall fund, and five dollars for the picture of Washington on Dorchester Heights, for the Hall when finished. It has also a sum ready for the Massachusetts Column when called for. HOME OF ABIGAIL BATCIIF I.I.KR We have no picture of Abigail Batcheller, but are glad to give the picture of her home. She was buried in Northbridge Center, and an appro- priate stone, well marked, is at the grave. The Chapter now numbers nineteen members, with Mrs. Anne V. Carr as Regent. Bnnc H^am5 Uutts Cbapter, of Somervillc, was organized March 10, IS97. On that date an informal meeting of hidies interested in the formation of a Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the home of Miss Mary A. Bradford, a lineal descendant of Governor Brad- ford. Officers were appointed with Miss Bradford as Regent. At a meeting held March 16, it was voted that the Chapter be named for Anne Adams Tufts, a resident, in the days of the Revolution, of Winter PI ill, Charlestown (now Somerville). An obituary, written by a grandson, has been preserved. Mr. Tufis served as a soldier, and the eldest son, Peter, jr.. was a " Minute Man." The home of tliese -MRS. .-VNNE AD WIS lUKrS patriots was turned into a hospital for wounded sol- diers from the Batt'e of Hun- ker Hill, June 17, 1775. Anne Adams Tufts, with true motherly spirit, in this emergency, drew from her hospital supplies in the form of home-spun lir.en .sheets and spreading them with the cool sweet cream from herdairy, dressed the wounds of the soldiers, asking not whether they be friend or foe. The first school on Winter Hill " was kept " in the kitchen of this house, and later, when a schoolhouse was built, the first printing office was established here by a descendant. miss m.vrv a. kkadford The Chapter was approved by the National Society, Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution January 6, 1898, there being fifteen charter members. The Seal was given to the Chapter February 17, 1899, and the Charter presented May lo, 1899, by the State Regent, Miss Sara W. Daggett. The chapter has held regular monthly meetings, engaged several distinguished sf)eakers, and has responded to various calls for contributions from the State. It assisted the " Ladies Volunteer Aid Association " for soldiers in the Spanish- American War, contributed relics and assisted the Somerville Historical KIRTHPLACE OF ANXE ADAMS TUFPS, MENOTOMY (NOW ARLINGTON) MASS. BUILT PREVIOUS TO I725. TORN DOWN MORE THAN FIFTY Y'EARS AGO. Society on two occasions of a week's duration at Loan Exhibitions held at the society's headquarters, " Tufts House," and held an " Exhibit of Relics" on its own account in May, 19U1. In October, 1901, the Chapter presented framed copies of Coats of Arms of the thirteen original states to eleven grammar schools of Somerville, and on June 16, 1904, a framed picture of " Spirit of '76 " to one grammar school. The Chapter was represented at Continental Congress, Washington, D. C, by the Regent in 1899, and by Regent and Corresponding Secretary in 1902, also at Pan-American Exhibition, Buffalo, D. A. R. Day, June 14. It sent delegates to the State Conferences held at Hingham, Lowell, North Adams, Methuen, Brockton and Boston. The Chapter assisted at "Continental Bazaar" held in Boston in December, 1904. HELEN" E. MAGOUN HEALD Mrs. Helen Magoun Heald, Second Regent and great grand-daughter of Mrs. Tufts, has served the Chapter continuously since its inception, as Registrar, Regent and Historian. Mrs. Charlotte Deane Bradford Eaton was the third Regent, and the present head of the Chapter is Mrs. A. S. Maynard. Bttlcboro Cbaprer, II>. B. 1R. Mainly due to the personal efforts and work of Mrs. Marion Pierce Carter ( herself a member at large ), who interested several women to become enthusiastic enough to hunt up their genealogy for eligibility in this Society, Attleboro Chapter was formed. A meeting for organization was held at the home of Mrs. Carter June "27, 1901, where the nec- essary formalities were com- plied with, and Attleboro Chap- ter, Daughters of the American Revolution was duly organized by the State Regent, Miss Helen M. Winslow, assisted by Ex-State Regent, Miss Sara Daggett, who gave a very elo- quent address on the duties of members and privileges of this society. Miss Winslow in- stalled Mrs. Carter Regent of Attleboro Chapter with a mem- bership of thirty-six. The first regular meeting was held Nov. 1, 1901, at the home of one of the members, and it was voted to meet at the homes of mem- bers for the first year, that light refreshments be served, and that the meet- ings be part social and part literary. At the second regular meeting, Dec. 6, Miss Sara Alice Carpenter read an original paper on " Our Town, Attle- boro." On the evening of Jan. 1, 1902, .\ttleboro Chapter kept "open house " in rooms on Bank Street, which were beautifully decorated with flags and bunting. The ladies were attired in old fashioned costumes as far as possible, and with their quaint gowns and powdered hair made a striking picture. Although one of the coldest nights of the season, the rooms were crowded, all present showing their pleasure and interest in this new society. The third regular meeting of Attleboro Chapter was held Jan. 3, 1902. The State Regent was unable to be present, but the Ex-State Regent, Miss Sara Daggett, presented Charter No. 558 to the Chapter. At this time the Chapter voted to purchase the old Peck house, situated on MRS, M.\KIO.N PIEKCK CARTER, FOUXDER AND 1ST REGENT North Main Street for a club house, to be furnished with old fashioned fur- niture. At the fourth meeting the Chapter voted to celebrate Patriots Day, April 19, by giving a Menu Supper, from which |?H.97 was realized. The house committee reported having purchased the old Peck house for 1200.00, and the land (a lot on which to move the house), for ^'iSO.OO, and it was voted that the house be named D. A. R. House. I). A. K. IKH'SK. KOKMEKI.V THE ULU I'ECK IIOL'SK Members were appointed to serve with the Historian in locating graves of Revolutionary soldiers, and one hundred and twenty-one graves have been located. On Memorial Day, members to represent the Chapter have decorated as many graves as possible with flowers. June 5, 1908, committee reported fifty graves of Revolutionary soldiers decorated on Memorial Day. Dec. 4, 1903, it was voted to purchase and suitably frame a fac-simile of the Declaration of Independence and present the same to Attleboro Hi^-h School. It was also voted to subscribe to the American Monthlv Magazine as a Chapter, and to sign a petition regarding the prohibition of fireworks (severely destructive ones), for July 4th, and send the same to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge from Massachusetts, and Thomas Williams, Representative of Attleboro, at House of Representatives in Boston. June 17, 1904, was a red letter day for the Chapter. A social gather- ing was held in our new home, D. A. R. House. Most of the furnishings, with the exception of the rag carpets, which the ladies had made, being in place. The members looked about the rooms, viewing with great interest the ancient furniture, relics and curios. Some articles have been purchased and restored by the Chapter, many have been given, and some loaned. One copy of "A Sketch of the History of Attleboro" has been given by the author, Mrs. Amelia Daggett Sheffield, and other valuable books have been contributed. On Friday, Sept. 30, 1904, Attleboro Chapter kept " open house," from three in the afternoon until nine in the evening, the house being open to the town people for their interest and approval. Many guests through- out the afternoon and evening were received by members dressed in elabo- rate gowns, ancient and valuable. Praise was heard on all sides that the society had accomplished so much in a short time. Oct. 6, 1904, a regular meeting was held in the D. A. R. House, fires having been lighted in the three fireplaces down stairs. The feature of the day was a harvest supper, served at 6.30 p. m. Each member had the privilege of one guest and sixty-six enjoyed an excellent supper. The fire- places do not heat the house enough for winter weather, so the meetings from December to April are held at the homes of members. The Chapter sent jewelry to Boston for the fair in aid of Continental Memorial Hall, valued at $25.00. The present Regent of the Chapter is Mrs. Theodore Parker, and the membership is forty-nine. JSetsep IRoss Cbaptcr of Xawrence, /lliass., was organized April '28, lS9(j, with sixteen charter members. During the ten years we have had three Regents: Mrs. Mary Fisher Bosson from '96 to '99 ; Mrs. Lucy E. Dyer from '99 to 1900; Mrs. Abbie Bennett Shepard since 1900. Lawrence being a comparatively young city, there being no historic spots to mark, and no revolutionary soldiers buried in any of the cemeteries of the city, we have confined our work to the schools, placing twenty-one flags in as many schoolrooms. In 1901 a bust and pedestal of George Washington, costing 1125.00, was given to the new High School of Lawrence. sJiT-T.OO has been given to the Continental Hall fund, and $5.00 to the fund for Massachusetts Relics, to be placed in Continental Hall, by the Massachusetts D. A. R. BKTSEY ROSS MAK.V.MA iiKDWN BKLCHKK, " KEAI. DAriniTEK We have had four real daughters, all of whom have passed away. Mrs. Marama Brown Belcher attained the remarkable age of ninety-three years, being born Feb. 14, 1810. Her father served in the American Revolu- tion as private, enlisting from Chester, New Hampshire, October, 1775, and serving in the regiment commanded by the renowned Colonel Stark. PHKBE SHATTUCK MERRILL, " REAL DAUGHTER " Mrs. Phebe Shattuck Merrill, who honored Betsey Ross Chapter by her membership, was born in Andover, Mass., Feb. 23, 1807, and died in Lawrence, Oct. 24, 1897. She was the daughter of Joseph Shattuck, who left his farm at the '-Lexington Alarm," and was at the battles of Bunker Hill, Bennington, Monmouth, Saratoga, etc. 14 Mrs. Lydia G. Dearborn Gate, a " Real Daughter " of Betsey Ross Ghapter, was born in Ossipee, New Hampshire, Jan. G, 1S02. She was the youngest daughter of James Dearborn, a soldier of the Revolution. She passed away on the "i-Jth of June, 1901, aged ninety-nine years and five months. LYDIA G DE.\RBORN GATE, " RRAL DAUGHTER " Mrs. Susan Dow was another honored and respected member of the " Real Daughters " of Betsey Ross Ghapter. We were never able to secure a photograph of her, which we regret very much. 15 36ett^ alien Cbapter, IRortbampton, was formed April 3, 1896, with about twenty char.er members. We now have about seventy members. Our " patron saint " is Betty Parsons Allen, a native of Northampton, whose distinguishing claim is, among others, that she sent seven brave sons to the Revolutionary War, Thomas Allen, the " fighting parson " of Bennington, being the best known. We specially celebrate Betty Allen's birth- day, November 22, Washing- ton's triumphal entry into Boston, March 20, and the Battle of Ticonderoga, May 10. Including these dates, we have about eight meet- ings during the year. As to our activities, we have helped on various pub- lic causes as they have arisen, and have tried to REV. THOMAS ALLEN'. SON OF BETTY ALLEN i '' U ■ u 4. t-U r ' ' "i-oniiY ALi.tw keep^bright the memory of some of the great names and events in our local history. We have offered prizes to the school children for the best historical essays, and have raised money for a bronze tablet to mark the home of Jonathan Edwards while he was pastor here. In the celebration of the city's Two^Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary last June, our Chapter did its part. The great social feature of the week was a Colonial Reception given by the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, when the City Hall was elaborately decorated in colonial yellow and white, and the members of the Chapter received their guests in colonial costumes, some of them very elegant. Scenes representing Revo- lutionary times were given, and a minuet was danced by eight young people in beautiful colonial dress. We have had as members three "real daughters," Mrs. Drusilla H. Johnson, who died December 23, 1905, Mrs. Caroline M. Jennings, who died January 24, 1906, and Miss Harriet Graves, of Whately, who died March 10, 1S9S, aged ninety-two. i6 MRS. DRUSILLA JOHNSON MRS. CAROLINE JENNINGS MISS HARRIET GRAVES Mrs. George W. Cable was the Founder and first Regent of the Chapter. She was born November lo, IS-IG, and died February 2U, 1904. 17 The present Regent is Miss Clara P. Bodman. Friday, October 6, a tablet in honor of Jonathan Ed- wards was unveiled upon the Whitney house on King Street in Northampton. The tablet is of bronze, twenty by eighteen inches, with suitable inscription and a simple border. The inscrip- tion is the following : " On this site stood the home of Reverend Jonathan Ed- wards, pastor of the First Church of Christ in North- ampton, 1727-1750. Erected byBetty Allen Chapter D. A. R., 1905." MRS. GKORCE \V. CABLE TT'iT^fr't'sX' 7iZ ^"rtt' i«'.: ■!nr~irs!S3*:jJs£.i;S.J»;^-:i ^i.j w i w jfl' ^-y ' j ' .y i * ^^ j ^ «'» yim ^ O i *1 ~| - bUU/uxiJ C! * J- ■« I - '.- - 4 , J > I' 1 S / ' 3ifSrSJSSCrSS-:^it^ ^SiffiW^ o TABLET MARKING SITE OF HOME OF JONATHAN EDWARDS Miss Bodman, the Regent, presided over the exercises, and in opening them she alkided to the appropriateness of the fact that the tablet had been procured by Betty Allen Chapter, inasmuch as Betty Allen, after whom the Chapter is named, lived in the next house above the Edwards house, and her husband, Josiah Allen, was one of the twenty-three members of the First Church who stood by Jonathan Edwards in the stormy times preceding his dismissal. The dedicatory address was made by Presi- dent L. Clark Seelye, of Smith College, and at its close the veil was drawn from the tablet. With peculiar fitness, this act was performed by Sarah Pierpont, daughter of Rev. John Pierpont, pastor of the Williamsburg Con- gregational Church, who is a descendant of a brother of Sarah Pierpont, the wife of Jonathan Edwards. The mother of the young girl is a member of Betty Allen Chapter. The prayer of dedication was made by Rev. Dr. H. T. Rose, pastor of the first Church, over which Jonathan Edwards was pastor the twenty-three years he was in Northampton. »9 Boston Zlea part^ Cbapter, Boston. On the morning of May 28, 1895, by invitation of Madam Anna von Rydingsvaard, a party of ladies met in her rooms at Exeter Chambers, to talk together, very informally, over the tea cups, concerning the formation of a new Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, to be known by the name of " Boston Tea Party Chapter." OLD DOGGETT HOUSE On June 26, 1895, the Chapter received its Charter, which was after- wards framed in wood taken from the old Doggett house, formerly on the corner of Hollis and Tremont streets, Boston, Massachusetts. At a regu- lar meeting held with Mrs. Sybilla Bailey Crane, on October 12, 1895, the Chapter was formally organized with twenty-two charter members, and with Madam Anna von Rydingsvaard as Regent. During the ten years of the Chapter's existence, the following members have been honored by the ofifice of Regent: Madam Anna von Rydings- vaard, who was also the organizer of the Chapter, Mrs. Rose Prioleau Newcomb, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Botsford Cowles, Mrs. Louise Peabody Sar- gent, Mrs. Lucia G Kendall, Mrs. Ella H. Cowles, Mrs. Isadore F. B. Baxter, and Mrs. Lucia K. Deering, the present Regent. Since the organi- zation of the Chapter, there have been one hundred and sixty-six names on its list of members. At the present time there are ninety-two members, three honorary members, and one associate member. There are remain- ing in the Chapter nine of the charter members. The Chapter is very proud of the fact that the names of four " real daughters " have been enrolled on its list of mem- bers. They are Mrs. Irene Wilkinson Gibson, who died June 30, 1898 ; Mrs. Hannah N. Barrett, who died Decem- ber 25, 1903, at the great age of one hundred and MRS. JOHN w. DEEKiNc. t^j-gg yg^rs ; Mrs. Louisa H. Barbour, a sister of Mrs. Barrett, aged ninety-five, and Mrs. Harriet Farrie, aged ninety-nine. The last two are still living. These four Daughters have all been presented with a gold spoon by the National Society. Boston Tea Party Chapter, fully realizing the importance of upholding the name which it bears, and also the unique position it holds in the organ- ization of the Daughters of the American Revolution, it being the only Chapter in the United States to bear this name, has from the first of its existence, until now, aided not only in preserving past history, but in striv- ing to uplift and educate those of our present day and generation, has helped to make the history of the future stronger and more abiding. The patriotic work of the Chapter has been varied and wide reaching. It has aided in the preservation of historic places ; has brought to light the names of three men to be added to those of the original Boston Tea Party; has given pictures of Mt. Vernon, also George and Martha Washington, to different schools, established a scholarship for one year at Marysville College, Tenn. ; aided in removing a grand-daughter of a Revolutionary soldier from the almshouse to a pleasanter home ; contributed liberally to the Continental Hall Fund, at the same time setting aside a fund to place a fitting memorial from the Chapter in Continental Hall when it shall be completed ; gave contributions of money, books and hospital supplies dur- ing the Spanish War; and also aided the Cuban teachers who came to Harvard. One interesting item in connec- tion with the Spanish War is that one of the Chapter members. Miss Katherine Edwards, served as a Red Cross nurse during the war, and was the last to leave the service at Mon- tauk Point. The most important of any of the patriotic work undertaken by the Chapter was the placing of a bronze tablet on the building, corner of Tremont and Hollis streets, Boston, Massachusetts, which bears this in- scription : "On this spot stood the house in which Nathaniel, David, Thomas and Josiah Bradlee, with James Fulton, assisted by Sarah MRS. IRENE W.GIBSON Bradlcc Fulton, disguised them- selves as Mohawk Indians, and took part in throwing the tea into Boston Harbor, December 16, 1773. " Hurrah for Griffin's Wharf, The Mohawks are coming." Placed by Boston Tea Party Chap- ter, Daughters of the American Revolution, March 17, 1901." This, and much more, has Boston Tea Party Chapter done along pat- riotic lines since its formation. It has expended between seven and eight hundred dollars in patriotic work alone ; and, although fully real- izing that patriotic work should have first place, yet realizing that too much stress cannot be laid on the sociability of an organization such as this, a large .MKS. HANNAH NKWKl.I, liAK-E'IT amount of money has been devoted to social functions, especially to the anniversary receptions of December sixteenth, which, with but one excep- tion, has been observed annually since December 16, isOo. One particularly beautiful gath- ering was the Colonial Reception given at the home of Mrs. Edmund B. Cowles, Brookline, Massachusetts, December 16, 1900. The Chapter has received a number of valuable gifts, among them a large tiag from Mrs. Warren T. Currier, and a copy of Darius Cobb's picture, " Throwing Overboard the Tea" from Mrs. Andrew M. Morton, but the one most valuable and most highly cherished is one of the "original tea chests," pre- sented by Mr. John Hancock Foster, who stipulated that if ever Boston Tea Party Chapter should cease to be, then the chest should pass into the MKs. LOUISA H. BXRBouR hands of the Massachusetts Histori- cal Society. It is with pleasure that we record the fact that the Registrar, Mrs. William T. Curtis, has served continuously since December, 1S97, and the Treasurer, Mrs. Henry T. Bunton, to whom much praise is given by the National Board of Officers, for her extremely careful and efficient work, has filled her office since December, 1898. It would seem from this brilliant record that great joy must have been the portion of this Chapter since its beginning, but " as into all lives some rain must fall," so to all the members there came great sorrow when, sud- denly, on October 16, 1899, Mrs. Lucia G. Kendall, the beloved Regent' was called to her heavenly home. Then again, on January .31, 1902, the death of the Vice-Regent, Mrs. Sybiila Bailey Crane, came with a crushing 23 MRS. HARRIET FARRIE blow to the Chapter. In their going, the Chapter sustained a severe loss, for they were both women of unusual strength and sweetness of character. As success has crowned the efforts of Boston Tea Party Chapter in the past, so must it in the future, for its members are women of most excellent ability, and fired with the same patriotic zeal that possessed their ancestors ; their infiuence, in more or less degree, must be as surely felt as was that of the memorable Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773. 24 Bunher IfMll Cbapter, ID. H. IR., was organized on historic ground in Charlestown, June 17, 1S96, with thirty-eight charter members. Its founder and first Regent was Miss Marion Howard Brazier, a descendant of John Hicks, the first soldier to be killed at the Concord Bridge. Representatives of the Bunker and Breed families were also among the early members, and another is directly de- scended from Deborah Sampson, the woman who served through the Revo- lution with distinction under the name of Robert Shurtleff. Other Regents have been Mrs. A. Lincoln Bowles, Mrs. George H. Pendergast, Mrs. William B. Holmes^and Miss Sarah E. Laughton. Every year the Chapter mem- bers have a pilgrimage to points of his- toric interest, The anniver- sary celebra- tion is an occasion of special inter- est. Contribu- TABLET PLACED IN CITY S(JUAKE, CHARLESTOWN, I5Y BUNKER HILL CHAI'TER, U. A. K. tions have been made to Continental Hall, the Paul Revere House Asso- ciation, the Cape Cod Pilgrim Association, the Floating Hospital, etc. Through the efforts of Miss Brazier, it contributed many framed lithographs representing the American flag with dates showing the time of admission of states, to the Boston public schools. A tablet was placed in City Square, Charlestown, marking the approxi- mate starting place of Paul Revere on his famous midnight ride. The Chapter membership is now seventy-seven, with five honorary mem- bers and one "real daughter," Mrs. Helen Stone Rogers of Dorchester, whose father, John Stone, was a mem- ber of Captain Benjamin Spaulding's company in Colonel Moses Nichols' regiment, raised in New Hampshire and which joined the Continental army at West Point in 1780. Mrs. RoL::ers' grandfather was also a Revo- lutionarv soldier. MRS. HELEN STONE ROGERS, "REAL DAUGHTER" ^ Captain Bob Iknapp Cbaptcr, ii-ast Boucjlas. On the second clay of March, 1904, Mrs. Evelyn F. Masury, State Regent of the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution, for- mally organized Captain Job Knapp Chapter, at the house of Mrs. Louisa S. Holbrook, with a charter membership of thirty-eight, at that time the largest charter membership in the State. Previous to the organization, the ladies were presented to Mrs. Masury and Mrs. Holbrook by Mrs. Sarah E. Brown, Regent. After the new officers had been instructed by Mrs. Masury, the Chapter presented her a hand-painted vase. Following this, MRS SALLY M. REYNOLDS ALLEN Mrs. Lydia Houghton Hewett, Regent of Abigail Batcheller Chapter, gave to Mrs. Brown a gavel, tied with red, white and blue ribbons. The gavel is made of oak from the " Moses Hill Inn," where Washington and Lafayette stopped on their way from Philadelphia to Boston. This Inn formerly stood on Main Street and was the oldest house in Douglas. A "Real Daughter " was welcomed to the Chapter on October 18, 1904, at which time the meeting was held with Mrs. Joseph Bowen, her mother, 26 Mrs. Sally M. Reynolds Allen, being the " Real Daughter." She passed away February 15, 1905, within five days of her ninety-fifth birthday. On December S, 1904, Mrs. Sarah E. Brown, Regent, gave a reception to the Chapter at her home, Elmwood Farm. The members of the Chapter celebrated Flag Day, 1905, by an outing at " Maplewood," the home of the new Regent, Miss Arvilla Louise Batchelor. An exhibit had been arranged for the entertainment of the guests, which included many ancient articles, formerly the property of the ancestors of the Regent. Refreshments were served on the lawn and a social time enjoyed. In June, 1905, our Chapter Decoration Day was observed by placing flowers on the graves of the Revolutionary soldiers buried in old Douglas, many of them being ancestors of our members. Last Memorial Day, 1905, markers were placed on the graves of William Darling, Lieut. William Fisk, and Deacon Enoch Batchelor. The Chapter sent some china to the Bazaar in Boston, contributed to the Spanish-American War Nurses Association, and purchased several pictures of Continental Hall, hoping thereby to help swell the fund a bit. 27 Captain 3o\m SosUn, Bv. Cbaptcr, Xeominster. In Leominster, ]\Iass., November 14, 1901, Captain John Joslin, Jr. Chapter was organized, with twelve charter members. Mrs. Martha D. J. England, a great, great grand-daughter of Captain John Joslin, Jr., and through whose efforts the Chapter was formed, was chosen Regent, and held that office for three years, working earnestly to promote the interests of the Chapter. MRS. MARIHA 1). J. ENGLAND, KUUNUER AND Rh.(,ENT Meetings are held eight months of the year for the transaction of busi- ness, and a social hour. For these meetings a goodly number of historic papers have been prepared by the members, and musical entertainment furnished. Lectures and one Colonial Tea have been arranged. A recep- tion and card party, a large number present being dressed in Colonial 28 costume, and a social on the anniversary of the wedding day of George and Martha Washington, are among the number of pleasant gatherings held to benefit the Chapter Treasury and promote sociability. The graves of fifty-five Revolutionary soldiers have been marked, and each Memorial Day the national colors and wreaths of laurel are placed at each grave. The Chapter gives two prizes each year to the Leominster High School to be awarded for papers upon the American Revolution. October 6, 1904, the Chapter marked the site of the first meeting house and the first school house built in Leominster, with a large boulder of Monoosnock granite, suitably inscribed. Mrs. Charles H. Masury, State Regent, was a special guest of the occasion and inter- esting remarks by her and others were eagerly listened to. Chapter Regent, Mrs. Martha D. J. England, pre- sented the boulder to the town, and it was unveiled by Mrs. Sarah F. Gallup, with whom the plan for erection of the boulder originated. Following the exercises, a delightful re- ception was given in honor of the State Regent, Mrs. C. H. Masury, at the home of Mrs. W. J. Wetherbee. At the Continental Bazaar, held in Copley Hall, Boston, December, 19U4, for the benefit of Continental Memorial Hall, the Chapter united with the Framing- ham and old Newbury Chapters in a table of fancy articles. Steps are now being taken to obtain suitable rooms to fit up for a permanent place to hold meetings. There are also plans towards erecting tablets marking spots of historic interest to the town. This Chapter has had one " Real Daughter," Mrs. Ann Rebecca Randall, born in Lexington, Mass., July 10, 18'25, and who was transferred to the Colonel Timothy Bigelow Chapter, of Worcester, March 17, 1904, of which city she was a resident. Present membership is fifty-nine and the present Regent is Mrs. Arthur H. Hall. BuULDb-K EktClEI) IN LEOMI.NSTKK 29 Capt. 3o\m puUiuo Cbaptcr, ID. H. 1R., ot mubitman was organized on March 22, 19U5 with a list of seventy-one members and Mrs. Chas. O. Tyler of Abington, Regent. This Chapter is an outgrowth of Deborah Sampson Chapter of Brockton, and now numbers eighty-five MRS. JEANNETTE M. TVl.ER, REGENT members, nearly all of whom reside in Whitman, Abington,and neighboring towns. At the opening meeting in October, 1905, the charter was pre- sented with formal exercises. Mrs. Chas. Masury, State Regent, made the presentation, and in the course of her remarks, congratulated the Chapter upon the fact of its containing the largest number of charter members of any chapter she was ever privileged to organize, seventy-one names being enrolled. Its founder, Mrs. S. A. West, assisted by the other members interested in its success, labored untiringly in its formation, and it now stands with a membership of eighty-five at the close of its first year of existence. The work for this first year has been along the line of arousing interest and looking after its own work, in getting solidified and ready for active work later. The meetings are held from October to June inclusive, with an outing in June. At every meeting the Chapter has listened to a patriotic address by well known speakers and much interest is manifested in the work. Its name was chosen from the hero, Capt John Pulling, whose widow for many years lived in Abington, and whose descendants for four genera- tions are still found there and in neighboring towns, and who are justly proud of the fact that Capt. John Pulling, an intimate friend of Paul Revere, hung the signal lanterns in the old North Church on the evening of April 18, 1775. MRS. AUGUSTA WEST, FOUNDER 31 Cbief justice Gusbtna Cbapter, IRortb Scituate, was organized February 17, 1905, as a summer chapter, many of its mem- bers being daughters of Scituate who return to their native town as summer residents only, but who are vitally interested in everything pertaining to the ancient place. The Chapter numbers (October, 1905), nineteen members and two associate members. Seven meetings are held in successive months, beginning in April with a business meeting. The name of Chief Justice William Cushing was chosen because he was the greatest man Scituate ever MRS. MARY GRlCiGS MITCHELL produced. A descendant of a long line of eminent lawyers and judges, he achieved the highest honors of the State and was selected by President Washington as Chief justice of the Supreme Court at W^ashington, in which office he was confirmed by the unanimous vote of the Senate, a worthy tri- bute to his ability and unshaken integrity. He had the honor of conferring the oath of office upon Washington when he became president for the second time. Tradition says that when the Chief Justice came back to his home in Scituate, after long absences, he came with a fine carriage and pair, with Madame Cushing by his side, with colored coachman and outriders, and as he passed by the "district school-house" the school mistress and pupils were out to salute him, — the girls with a courtesy and the boys with a bow. The meetings of the Chapter have so far been for organization and plans of work. The ancient history of the town will be studied and much valuable information put into durable shape, which is one of the aims of the Chapter for the future. It contributed ten dollars towards the celebration of the Fourth of July, 1905, at Scituate, and it has one " Real Daughter," Mrs. Mary Griggs Mitchell, who was one of the charter members. Colonel 1f3eui5ba\v Chapter, ot Xeice^ter, was organized June 8, 1901, by Mrs. C Van D. Chenoweth, State Historian, then residing in Leicester. Miss Adaline May was chosen Regent and Miss Caroline Thurston, Secretary, and they were officially accepted as such. Our Charter was presented at a formal occasion, June 16, 1902, by Miss Marie Ware Laughton, State Vice-Regent. There were thirty-four charter members. Colonel William Henshaw, for whom our Chapter was named, was born in Boston, and later removed to Leicester. He was the originator of the COLONEL HENSHAW organization known as the " Minute Men," recommending that " One third of the men of the respective towns, between the ages of sixteen and sixty years, be enlisted, to be ready at a minute's notice." His Orderly Book is in the possession of one of his descendants; his gun in the rooms of the Antiquarian Society in Worcester ; his portrait and copy of his commission in the museum of the Public Library in Leicester. October 23, 1901, we assumed the care of the graves of the Revolution- ary soldiers in this town — thirty-seven in number,— also four graves of 33 soldiers of 1812. The majority of these graves had been cared for and marked by the Grand Army of the Republic, the markers having been pro- vided by the town. Markers have also been placed on the graves that had not been previously recognized. These are annually decorated on Memorial Day with evergreen wreaths and flags. Members of the Chapter have written historical papers of our town, and they are filed with our records, and we hope thereby to preserve, in a condensed form, all matters of historic interest for future generations. Memorial stones have been placed on the sites of the first house, first school house, and first church in town, and this work will be continued until all historical spots in town have been thus designated. Our Chapter was instrumental in bringing about the first celebration in our town of " Old Home Week," September '2, 3, 4, 1905. During the celebration, a stone, commemorating the military services of Colonel Hen- shaw was unveiled with appropriate exercises. We also kept "open house" in the Unitarian Parish House, providing resting place and refreshment for many registered visitors, and exhibiting a valuable collection of antiques and family heirlooms, and pretty souvenir cards were given each one. Carrying out a suggestion of Mr. Daniel E. Kent, of Worcester, a son of Leicester, two handsome gold and silver medals were given by our Chapter, at a " Public Reading" in the Town Hall, April 27, 1906, to suc- cessful competitors, from the grammar schools in town, on local history, this being introduced in a very efficient manner by Superintendent Wallace E. Mason. We now have forty-four members, with several papers in Washington for recognition. 34 Colonel Xlbomas Gardner (Ibaptcr, Hllston. Under the protecting arms of a loyal old elm there stood for many years at the corner of Brighton and Harvard Avenues, Allston, an ancient house, which, though now moved from this original site to Allston Street, is still famous as the home of Thomas Gardner. Born of English parents, on American soil, he developed those charac- teristics that made him a natural leader of men, an ardent patriot, and a brave soldier and officer. He saw active service at Lexington, and fell mortally wounded at Bunker Hill. He died July 3, one day after Wash- ington arrived in Boston to take formal command of the army. The first entry in Washington's order book is as follows: "July 4, 1775, Col. Gardner is to be buried tomorrow at three o'clock, with the military honors due to so brave and gallant an officer, who fought, bled, and died, in the cause of his country and mankind." It seemed a pity to Mrs. George W. Yeaton of Allston, that the remem- brance of such a man should so soon be a thing of the past, and feeling that the American of today needs to look into the past at the lives of just such men in order to appreciate what our advantages of today cost, she decided it time to start the movement for a new D. A. R. Chapter, whose object should be to bring the life of this man to the attention of the public, especially the children, and to preserve, if possible, the old house. As a result, in March, 1905, on the anniversary of the evacuation of Dorchester Heights, Col. Thomas Gardner Chapter, D. A. R., held its first meeting, preliminary to its organization. After a dainty breakfast in the red room of Hotel Somerset, Mrs. Charles H. Masury, State Regent, ad- dressed the embryo organization. The Chapter started with thirteen charter members (a lucky number in American history), and Mrs. Helen F. Yeaton (Geo. W.), as founder and first Regent. Rev. John O. Haarvig accepted an invitation to become the chaplain of the Chapter, and Mrs. Haarvig was made an honorary member. Previous to the birth of the Chapter, through the efforts of Mrs. Yea- ton, the new school house in process of erection on Athol Street, was named Thomas Gardner School, and on the 17th of June, at the formal organiza- tion of the Chapter, there was unveiled with due ceremony, in the assembly hall, a beautiful bronze tablet, in memory of this brave patriot, so engraved and placed, that the children cannot fail to know the main facts in the life of this man whose name the school bears. The tablet cost f •20() 00, which sum was raised by subscriptions, solicited entirely by the Regent, among the patriotic citizens of Brighton and Allston. Through the same instrumentality, Massachusetts Sons of the Revolu- tion were interested in this school, and on the 21st of February, the Presi- dent, Mr. Eben Francis Thompson, accompanied by the Historian, Mr. Walter Gilman Page, presented to it framed portraits of George and Martha Washington. On this occasion, each of the six hundred children present wore a badge and small American flag, the gifts of the Chapter. 35 \ r^^mk ....,.v.;j 1 #o 1 1 Wjum 1 -■■ > ^IKi^. ;^-^^r ;i -, % ■ ■ ..,J'^/ '.'ji:'-' /7- ^■■^H MRS. i;eo. \v. ykaton, regent 36 A Junior Auxiliary, to be named the Joanna Sparhawk Cliapter, in honor of Col. Oardner's wife, has been decided on, and by fall will be in running order. The social and financial interests of the Chapter have been furthered by three whist parties, and a cake and candy sale, in addition to the regular meetings, which are held on the 17th of each month, this being an impor- tant day, not only in the life of Col. Gardner's ancestors, but in the early history of our dear country. BRONZE TABLET EKECTKU TO THE MKMdKY OF CGI.. THO.MAS GARDNER, IN THE HAI.l. OI' THE NKW ITIOMAS GARDNER SCHoOI, 37 clolonel Ubomas Xotbrop Cbapter, ot Gobasset, was formed June 2, 1S9G. Mrs. Charles A. Gross was first Regent and the twelve charter members for nine months composed the Chapter. We rec^-ived our Charter October 19, 1896. The first two years our work was necessarily limited to the study of local history, with reading of papers on the ancestry of members and kin- dred topics, a Colonial Tea, a lecture or reception now and then, with small contributions to various patriotic objects. We have usually observed October 19 and April 19 in suitable fashion. Beginning with 1898 we have each year purchased a picture or pictures for some room of the Osgood School. A lecture on Cohasset in the time of the Revolution, with stere- opticon illustrations was given by one of our number to our foreign popu- lation. By a Loan Exhibit in 1901, and several smaller entertainments, BOULDER AXD TABLET TO THE REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS AND SAILORS money was raised for a Revolutionary boulder and tablet which we dedi- cated in June, 1902. In 1903 a complete list of all the cemetery inscrip- tions in the town was prepared for the New England Historical Genealogical Society. 38 MISS EVA E. LAWRENCE, KEUENT MRS. MARY A GROSS, FOUNDER AND FIRST REGENT 39 In April, 1905, we sent by our delegate to Washington, fifteen dollars for Continental Hail Fund ; in June we gave a photograph of Turner's " Fighting Temeraire " to the seventh grade of the Osgood School, Cohasset ; and in October we gave the proceeds of a " Hearts Party," about seventeen dollars, to the Paul Revere House Fund. The Chapter has just accepted for its headquarters the use of an old schoolhouse which has long been the headquarters of the G. A. R. The old meeting house on Cohasset Common was built in 1747, and it was here that soldiers enlisted and were drilled during the Revolutionary War. OLD MEETING HOUSE, COHASSET An outing is always taken in June, some place historically interesting being visited, as the Royall House, Medford, in 1901, and Whittier's homes by the Merrimac last year. We have quite a number of members from Scituate and have had many pleasant meetings in that town. We have now about sixty members, and have of late been indebted to several members of other Chapters for inter- esting papers, as well as to other friends. The present Regent is Miss Eva E. Lawrence. 40 (Tolonel Ilimotbv? ilBioelow Cbapter, IRHorcester, was constituted December 17, 1S98, and formally organized June 7, 1899. Its Founder and first Regent was Mrs. C. Van D. Chenoweth who served the Chapter three years, resigning for the purpose of founding and organizing Colonel Henshaw Chapter of Leicester. At present she is honorary member of both chapters. Mrs. D. H. Fames, Mrs. T. C. Bates, and Mrs. Cheno- weth were the pioneers in the movement for organization, and the first four or tive meetings were held in the home of Mrs. Bates. Mrs. Daniel Kent was Regent from May, 1901 to May, 1903, and at the expiration of her term of office, she was made Hon- orary Regent of the Chapter for life. From May, 1903, to May, 1905, Mrs. William Trowbridge Forbes was Re- gent, and from May, 1905, to the present time, Mrs. Theodore C. Bates has held that office. MRS. C. VAN V. CHENOWETH, EX-STATE HISTORIAN, MASSA- CHUSETTS D. A. R., FOUNDER AND EX-REGENT During the existence of the Chapter it has published the following books or pamphlets : — I. A List of the Soldiers of the Revolution from Worcester, and Memorial Exercises held May 30, 1901. II. The First School House in Worcester. (A Report of the Historical Research Committee.) III. The First School House in Worcester. Exercises at the Unveil- ing of the Tablet. IV. A Calendar of some of the Revolutionary Houses in Worcester. 41 V. Old Age and Immortality. An Address by Senator George F. Hoar. Published in 19U4 in aid of the Fund for Memorial Continental Hall. VI. A Book of Beverages. The following tablets have been placed by the Chapter: — I. In 1903 a bronze tablet was placed near the site of the first school house in Worcester where President John Adams taught. II. In 1904: a wooden tablet was put upon the block now standing on the site of the house of Colonel Timothy Bigelow. III. Also in 1904 a similar marker was placed on the house of Isaiah Thomas, the founder of the American Antiquarian Society and " Worcester Spy." IV. A wooden tablet on the house owned by Governor John Hancock, which also was owned and occupied by Governor Lincoln and other men prominent in the history of the State. V. The Chapter has also joined with the other patriotic societies of Worcester in placing bronze tablets on the site of the birthplace of George Bancroft, the historian, and on the Worcester Common which was formerly used as a burying place and where eight Revolutionary soldiers are buried. It has located and marked with the S A. R. marker the graves of fifty-one soldiers of the Revolution, The daughters of mem- bers under eighteen years of age have been organized into an auxiliary association called the Junior Daughters of the Colonel Timothy Bigelow Chapter. They have planted on the Old Common near the grave of Colonel Timothy Bigelow, a white oak, to his memory, which is to be called by his name. In 1902, prizes amount- ing to twenty-five dollars were given for the three best essays on subjects connected with the Revolution, written by the senior classes of the high schools of Worcester County. In 1904-05 the Committeee on Patriotism had a very valuable series of lectures prepared by gentlemen of great ability, which have been MRS. DANIEL KENT 42 MRS. HARRIET M. 1 oKl.i.5, EX-REGENT delivered many times and are still in great demand, to the foreigners of the city. These lectures are two-fold, half of them being on the history of the Country, State, and City, and half on the common laws of which a knowledge is most valuable to those coming from coun- tries with different laws and customs from ours. These lectures have been delivered in Italian, Armenian, and other languages, by men of these nationalities, who have been found with sufficient education and ability to translate them from English into their own tongue. The membership is now one hundred andeighty-four. Since our organization we have had five "Real Daugh- ters," of whom two are now living. Mrs. Daniel R. Cady, of Westborough, daughter of Colonel Jonathan Elkins, born March IS, 18'25, died on her birthday, 1905, aged just eighty years. Mrs. James M. Randall, of Worcester, daughter of Thaddeus Monroe, born July 10, 1825, died June 1, 1905, being a month under eighty years. Mrs. Nathaniel John- son, of Milford, daughter of Levi Pierce, born June 24, EMMA F. D. KATES, REi.ENT 43 TABLET ON SITE OF FIRST SCHOOLHOUSE IN WORCESTER, TAUGHT BY JOHN ADAMS, SECOND PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES 44 1804, died on Christmas Day, 1905, aged one hundred and one years, and six months. Mrs. Israel Taft, of Spencer, daughter of Dr. Samuel Frink, born May 31, 1817. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Morse, of Westborough, born October 26, l!S26, daughter of Frederick Ferdinand Brown, of Framingham. MRS. DANIi'.L R. CADY, " REAL DAUGHThK" We also have an honorary " Real Daughter," Mrs. Joanna White Beaman Fletcher, a member of Old South Chapter. The Chapter was named in honor of Colonel Timothy Bigelow, who was born in Worcester, August 12, ITHO, and who was active in the service of his country throughout the Revolutionary \^'ar. He died March 81, 1790. 45 MRS. ALICE E. TAtT MRS. THOMAS MORSE MRS. ANN KKBl'XCA RANDALL MRS. NATHAMKL JOHNSON 46 TLbc Deane Mintbrop Cbapter, of "Cdintbrop, /iDass., is so young that its history is yet to make, but some detail of its birth, which savors so much of historic and colonial times, perhaps would be of interest and serve as history in want of other. For some years it was the ambition of a "Daughter," resident of Winthrop (Mrs. F. W. Hudson), that Winth- rop should have a Chapter of its own, yet that desire did not become a reality until the Bazaar of Nations, held in the Deane Winthrop House, Aug. 29-30-31, Sept. 1-2, was in progress. 4^>^^^i^-V^ , ^ «-'^ DUli,T AQOU I 16 ^ o This Bazaar was given by the ladies of about fifteen organizations of Winthrop, under the auspices of the Winthrop Improvement Association, for the purpose of raising funds to purchase this old Colonial House, and preserve it to future generations. The program of this "Bazaar of Nations," set apart one day as His- toric, inviting all historic and patriotic societies in and about Boston to visit us on that day. The State Regent, Mrs. Evelyn F. Masury, and Mrs. Isabel B. Stimpson, State Treasurer, were our guests, and during our social interchange of thought, it was decided to form a Chapter in Winthrop to be known as the " Deane Winthrop Chapter," in honor of the old house where we had met. Thus, Sept. 1, 1905, is our birthday, although it was 47 not until Jan. 22, 1906, that we were duly organized and received our Charter from the State Regent, Mrs. Chas. H. Masury, at the State D. A.R. Rooms, in the Pierce Building, Boston, Mass. The house was built by Deane, the sixth son of Massachusetts' first Governor, John Winthrop, about 1640, and is a typical Colonial farm house, situated on Shirley Street, Winthrop, Mass., and is today in a fair state of preservation, though it has weathered the storms and sun of over two hundred and fifty (250) years. Through our efforts at the Bazaar we have seven hundred and fifty ($750.00) dollars towards the purchase of this his- toric house. Surely the Deane Winthrop Chapter, numbering twenty-two members, has its first work in view, to assist the Winthrop Improvement Association in this noble work, and at the same time help itself by securing a suitable and permanent place for its meetings, as well as an interesting place to entertain its visitors, for Winthrop is one of the pretty sea shore towns so easy to reach, on a summer day's pilgrimage. 48 Ubc Committee ot Safetv Cbapter, H>.B.1R,, ot Boston, was organized during tlie spring of 1U04. Tliere were at that time only twelve members, although several had sent in application papers. At present it has twenty-two members. The work the Chapter has undertaken to do, other than that prescribed by the National Constitution, is that of furthering patriotic interest among the Italians of this city. The first public meeting held by the Chapter was on May 7, 1904. A verv enjoyable evening was passed, and among those who spoke to the members and their guests were Mrs. Masury, State Regent, Mrs. Rose Harkins, then State Parlia- mentarian, and the Rev. Mr. Horton. Since then the Chapter has had many interesting meet- ings. At several Miss Nitti has spoken of her work among the Italians. The Chapter has given her contributions to help in her work. This winter it is paying the expenses of a teacher for the younger people. The Chapter has furnished toys for a Christmas tree for Miss Newell of the Epworth League Home. The hrst time the Chapter entered into any large enterprise with the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was during the Conti- nental I>azaar, held at Copley Hall, in 1904. About one hundred dollars was the result of its table there. At a late meeting the Chapter voted to buy a copy of the frieze of the burning of the " Peggy Stewart," which contains two figures, repre- senting the Committee of Safety. This frieze is in the New Court House in Baltimore, and was painted by C. Y. Turner, of New York. Prom it the Chapter has had a cut made for use in its work. Postal cards have also been engraved with these two heads, and can be had of Chapter members. The Committee of Safety, from which the Chapter takes its name, was one of the most important to serve during the Revolutionary period. These men were of incalculable service in detecting conspiracies against the interests of the people, and restraining evil-disposed persons. They were possessed of almost supreme executive jiower, delegated to them COMMITTEE OF SAFETY by the people. They had charge of all implements of war purchased by, and at the expense of the Province. They had the power to choose a suitable number of persons to act as officers of the army ; to impress horses and teams, directing the owners to send the accounts to the Committee of Supplies; also to empower other people to impress on special occasions. They were the committee to bring in a plan for the establishment of the officers and soldiers, and the means necessary to raise money for the army, and they regulated the salaries and rations of the officers and soldiers. Massachusetts took the lead in appointment of a Committee of Safety, but the other Colonies soon followed. These committees were in constant communication with the Committee of Correspondence, another very important committee. Thus, you see, from its manifold duties, the importance of the Committee of Safety. The name first appeared as the name of a committee in England during the civil war of IGi'i and 1644. Miss Marie Ware Laughton has served the Chapter as Regent since its inception, and she was also the first State Vice-Regent in Massachusetts, 1901-1902. " He who is not interested in the history of his ancestors does not deserve to be remembered by his posterity." "The American Revolution was a subhme assertion of the rights of humanity." "Nuble deeds are honored more than noble birth." H)ovotbv? :(6rc\vcr Cbaptci% H>. H. IR., Maltbam, riDass, The wave of patriotism which swept across the Western Hemisphere from ocean to ocean, in 1S91, spreading from centralization into small cities and villages, arousing a fervor of enthusiasm that culminated in innumerable charters, inundated the City of Watches with its tidal fealty and produced an energetic offspring, which sprang full-statured into being on February 1 1, 1S97, with a charter membership enrolling twenty-four enthusiasts. Mrs. Adaline A. IMandin, of Waltham, a member of the National organ- ization, entered into correspondence with the National Hoard at Washing- ton relative to Chapter formation, resulting in a visit from the State Regent of Massachusetts, Mme. Von Rydingsvaard, at her home, in January. A second meeting was held, and Mrs. Blandin was invited by the State Regent to become Chapter Regert. Mrs. Blandin declined on account of ill health. Mrs. Ida Louise Gibbs was urged to accept the position, but felt a wider canvass was imperative before accepting such responsibility. A third call was sent broadcast, and on February 11, at the residence of Mrs. Gibbs, "Dorothy Brewer," the second, a century and a half after her namesake, became an actual visible presence in the home of her predecessor. From the hour of birlh the infant Chapter strove to compel reciprocal pride between its parent and self, and many patriotic observances, oftentimes neglected in the home city, were due to the tireless activity of its members. Schools have been visited, flags bestowed, memorials created, and a bronze tablet decorates an old tree on Main street. A beautiful bust of "Warren," with pedestal, has been placed in a corridor of the new High School building, and many functions appropriate to sentiment and history have been held. One of the unique and invaluable possessions of the Chapter is its charter frame, made from representative and historic woods, culled, through the generous courtesy of the State Regent, from the famous and honored thirteen original states. It is hand-made, of Massachusetts oak for founda- tion, each state adding its lustre in a large star, with a simulated ribbon twining the points bearing the name in raised letters. The Massachusetts star is made from the Washington Elm, and the Chapter name is similarly carved on a beautiful panel at the base, made from the oldest oak on the Beaver Brook Reservation. The sisterhood of the Chapters was made splendidly manifest by the enthusiastic promptness with which the historic thirteen came graciously into the frame union. The Regents of Dorothy Brewer, beginning with Mrs. Ida Louise Gibbs, have been five, and include, in order, Mrs. Nora Stanley Smiley, Mrs. Adaline A. Blandin, Mrs. Sarah Osborne Colburn, and Mrs. Ella Goodenow Whitney, the present incumbent. The Chapter has ever striven to uphold fundamental intention — National obligation ; serving with enthusiasm and loyalty its recognized honored authorities, the State Regent, and National President (jeneral. Its motto is: " In small things, liberty; In large things, unity; In all things, loyalty." '■ Let us today l)e faithful, As were the men of old, Till we, their work pursuing. Bring in the age of gold." Beborab Sampson Cbapter, of JBrocftton, was organized January -5, 1.S97, with twenty-one charter members. The Founder and first Regent of the Chapter was Mrs. Rebecca C. Boomer. For several years this Chapter has had the honor of being the largest in the State, and still remains the banner chapter in point of membership, although in February of the present year (19(l5), a new chapter was organized in iSi'i...-^, DEBORAH SAMPSON Whitman, named the Captain John Pulling Chapter, its membership of sev^enty having been taken from the Deborah Sampson Chapter. Ten " Real Daughters " have honored the rolls of this Chapter since its organization. These are Mrs. Lydia White French, Mrs. Lydia Lane Poole, Mrs. Frances Hobart Soule; Mrs. Thirza Hazard Beal, Mrs. Lucy Hazard Emerson (sisters) ; Mrs. Nancy Smith Snell, Mrs. Lurana Smith Collins (sisters) ; Mrs. Aurelia Boyden (Clapp) McDonald, Mrs. Ardelia Bartlett (Clapp) Hatch, Mrs. Mary Ann (Clapp) Scott (sisters). 49 The first seven have passed away and their pictures were lost by fire. The last three (sisters) joined the Chapter in October, 1905, and are said to be the youngest " Real Daughters " in the National Society, their ages being fifty-nine, fifty-seven, and fifty-four, respectively. Deborah Sampson Chapter has also twenty-six grand-daughters, and one great grand-daughter. Another interesting member was Hannah Adams West (died 189S) who, when thirteen years old, was waiting maid to Mrs Lucy Knox, a per- sonal friend of General Washington. She often recalled the time when she put on the shoes and stockings of Mrs. Knox, which were worn to the ball when she danced with General Washington. MRS. ARDELLA BARTLETT HATCH MRS. AURELIA BOYDEN MCDONALD MRS MARY ANN SCOTT Each year on Memorial Day the Chapter decorates the grave of Deborah Sampson, in .Sharon, Massachusetts, and those of eighty soldiers of the Revolutionary War who sleep in the many cemeteries of Brockton. Ten dollars is contributed each year to the Old Bridgewater Historical Society, and a case has been placed in the fire proof building belonging to this society for a loan collection of relics. In the rotunda of City Hall a marble tablet has been set to the memory of the soldiers of the Old North Parish in the War of the Revolution. A prize of ten dollars in gold has been given to the pupil in the Brockton High School writing the best essay on " The Women of the Revolution." Pictures of the American flag have 50 been framed and hung in seven of the schools of Brockton, and fifty dollars has been donated to Mem- orial Continental Hall. This Chapter also contributed about one hundred and twenty dollars to the Conti- nental Bazaar held in Boston in December, 19U-i. The (Chapter has done much in local historical re- search, many noteworthy papers having been read be- fore the Chapter at its regu- lar meetings during the last three years ; il has also held many public patriotic meet- ings with prominent speakers on patriotic subjects, to which the general public has MRS. CHLOE R. (iURNEY, RECENT MRS, REBECCA C. BOOMER FOUNDER AND FIRST REGENT been invited ; patriotic days have been observed, and much in the line of patriotic work has been done by the Chapter in the eight years of its existence. The present member- ship of the Chapter since the transfer of the seventy members to the new Chapter in Whitman is three hundred and seven, and the present Regent is Mrs. Lysander F. Gurney, of Brockton. A copy of Trumbull's famous painting, " The Sign- ing of the Declaration of Independence " has recently been presented to the new High School in Brockton. The Chapter observed its 51 ninth anniversary on January 25, the State Regent and many prominent D. A. R. being present. A memorial to Deborah Sampson, the " patron saint " of the Chapter, has been put in the hands of a committee, and will be placed before the year is out. History study has been continued, with the addition of papers by members, on the names of our State chapters, and prominent speakers have addressed open meetings, including Hon. Benjamin F. Trueblood, Secretary American Peace Society. Mrs. Hetty R. Littlefield and Mrs. L. B. Hatch have served the Chapter as Regent, and the latter has been Chaplain of the State since October, 1903. MRS. HETTY K. LITTLEFIELD 52 XIl.l•bri^GC Gbapter, now Beborab Tllllbeclocft, 2). B. 1R. was organized Feb. 14, IS99, with twelve charter members. We met with losses in membership and made but a small gain until the past year, when enthusiasm reigned, and we now have thirty, and are beginning to feel quite encouraged. We have placed markers on the graves of all our Revolution- ary Soldiers, sent reading matter to the Philippines, given two subscriptions to the Continental Hall Fund, sent articles to the Bazaar in Boston, Decem- LIEUT. SIMEON WHEEI.OCK HOUSE, UXBRIDGE, MASS. ber, 1904, and also helped in other ways when called upon to do so. We have held a loan exhibition of old fashioned articles, given a Martha Washington Reception, entertained other chapters, had lectures, and made trips to places of interest. Our meetings are always very patriotic and instructive, each lady usually planning her own programme. We regret much that we have no Real Daughter in our own Chapter, to love and care for. We are to present a framed picture of the Declaration 53 of Independence to the High School here on Washington's Birthday, 1906, with appropriate exercises. We are also to give medals to the scholars of the Grammar grades who write the best historical essays. Two medals are to be offered. We sent ten dollars to Continental Hall fund, and are still marking the graves of our heroes. Nothing is known of the maiden life of Deborah Thayer Wheelock, in whose honor our Chapter is named, except that she was born in the little town of Mendon, Mass., and in 1763 married Simeon Wheelock of the adjoining town of Uxbridge. In 1769 Simeon Wheelock built the little house still standing on Main Street, in the center of the town of Uxbridge, and from this house he marched in April, 1775, at the call of Lexington, as First Lieutenant of a company of '' Minute Men." Deborah cared for her home and family of eight children, who had been left utterly unprovided for, and with marvelous strife and economy cleared the little home of its heavy mortgage. She rests in the quiet cemetery of the little town where her heroic life had been passed. Her husband's body lies in an unknown and unmarked srave. 54 iDorotbYl Cliuincii Ibancock (Ibaptcr, 2).a.1R., of GreenfielD, was organized March 5, 1896, receiving its charter the •24th of June following, upon which day we assembled at the home of our Regent, Mrs. Louise Griswold Deane, and were honored by the presence of the State Regent, the late Mrs. T. M. Brown. DOROTHY (lUlNCY HANCOCK Our charter members were sixteen in number ; we have three life members, Mrs. C. C. Furbush,who has been actively identified with its interests from the first. Miss Daphne Graves, and Mrs. Sarah Merriam VVoodard. The growth of the Chapter has been slow. During the ten years of its existence we have had but forty-six members. Four of these were " Real 55 MRS. LOUISE GRISWOLD DEANE FOUNDER AND FIRST REGENT Daughters " ; we regret the loss of three of that number. Five members have resigned and one has been transferred. The Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month from October to June, inclusive. Local history has been studied, an account of the Revolu- tionary ancestors of many of the members has been secured, and various subjects pertaining to Colonial times have been considered. Through the ef- forts of Mrs. R. O. Stetson and Mrs. Harry Kellogg, the graves of seventeen Revolu- tionary soldiers have been marked with S. A. R. markers. A loan exhibit was given by the Chapter and the proceeds used for patriotic work. A list of men, as complete as pos- sible, serving in the Revolution from Greenfield, has been pre- pared. The Chapter contrib- utes generously for Memorial Day. The records show that an actual need or demand has always been considered by the Chapter. Its membership in- cludes five from the adjoin- ing towns. Mrs. Nahum S. Cutler served most faithfully for four years as Regent; her tact and good judgment are always relied upon. The Chapter presented Company L with a substantial sum towards a new flag, also a pennant of the Chapter's colors MRS. N. S. CI Ti.EK, PAST REGENT 56 MRS. MARIA AVERY DANIELS I'lKE " REAL DAUGHTER " MRS. PRUDENCE BARNARD SMITH "REAL DAUGHIER" Taken just before her Centennial Birthday MRS. EUNICE SHERMAN KORBKS TOBEY •'REAL DAUGHTIiR" MRS. ABIGAIL I'RATT HAKTWELL CARIER "REAL DAUGHIER" 57 to be fastened to the flag-staff of the Company's colors, which saw service in the Spanish War. The Chapter did valuable work in the Volunteer Aid Associa- tion at that time. It was our privilege and pleasure to entertain the State Conference, October, 1905. Our present Regent, Mrs. R. O. Stetson, has served us two years. Mrs. Louise G. Deane, who organized the Chapter and was our Regent for four years has always taken a strong and helpful interest in the Chapter. Mrs. Maria Avery Daniels Pike is the only surviving member of the Chapter's four "Real Daughters"; she has been a member since May 14, 1S96. Maria Avery was born March 31, 1804, in Charlemont, Mass., and has just celebrated her one hundred and second birthday. She takes a keen interest in the present and to that as well as her genial disposition and fund of humor she owes perhaps her remarkable preservation. Mrs. Prudence Barnard Smith, another " Real Daughter," died August 26, 1902, nearly one hundred and one years old. Mrs. Eunice Sherman Forbes Tobey, a third " Real Daughter," was a daughter of Caleb and Eunice Bacon Sherman, and the youngest of ten children. She died in Conway, February 6, 1899, and was nearly ninety-one years old. Mrs. Abigail Pratt Hartwell Carter, the fourth "Real Daughter," was born in Buckland, October 1, 1S04, and died February 9, 1903, aged ninety-eight. MRS. R. O. STETSON, REGENT 58 dfaneuil IHall Cbapter was organized at Wakefield, Feb. 11, 1896, and received its charter July 81, following. Mrs. Ida Farr Miller, under whose influence the Chapter was formed, was its Regent until May, 1899. On March 16, Mrs. Miller presented to the Chapter a gavel made from a tree grown at Mt. Vernon, and also on May 6, a beautiful frame, handsomely carved, for the Charter, made from original wood taken from Faneuil Hall. In December, 1896, a picture of Faneuil Hall, painted by Mrs. Fmma Osgood, and framed in his- toric wood, was sent to the Chap- ter at Atlanta, Ga., for Craigie House, presented to them by Gov. Greenhalge. During the Spanish War, in addition to money and services given individually, the Chapter made one hundred and six denim MKS. IDA KAKK MULtK 59 knapsacks, tilling them with convenient utensils, for Company L, Sixth Massachusetts. In January, 1897, the following petition, drafted by the Regent, was approved and sent to all the Massachusetts Chapters, asking their co- operation : •' Being fully aware of the danger that threatens the ' Cradle of Lib- erty,' through destruction by tire, the Faneuil Hall Chapter, D. A. R., asks the Chapter to join with them in an earnest request to His Honor, Mayor Quincy, and the Boston City Government, that immediate steps may be taken to do away with all dan- ger, and to insure the preserva- tion of this justly prized build- ing, remembering always the words of the noble Lafayette, when the guest of the city in 1824: 'The City of Boston, the Cradle of Liberty ; may Faneuil Hall ever stand a mon- ument to teach the world that resistance to oppression is a duty, and will, under true Re- publican institutions, become a blessing.' " It was extensively signed by members of all D. A. R. Chapters in the State, and by other patriotic societies, and was sent to Mayor Quincy by the Regent, with an urgent letter asking that steps betaken to make the Hall fire-proof. This work has since been done, and is a credit to the City of Boston. Following Mrs. Miller, Miss Hattie A. Williams served the Chapter faithfully as its Regent from May, 1899, to 19U1. During her Regency a line exhibit of Colonial and Revolutionary relics was made by the Chapter, at the residence of Mrs. Charles C. Odlin. Many rare and valuable antiques were contributed, and the money thus realized enabled the Chapter to place a handsome cabinet in the Maiden Public Library for historic articles. From May, 1901, to 1903, Mrs. Harriet E. Page was Regent, and dur- ing her term of otiice one of the most delightful receptions to the Chapter was given by the Regent, at her home in Melrose, in honor of the Presi- dent-General, Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, and the Vice-President-General 6o MRS. HARKIKT E. PAGE, EX-REGEN T from Massachusetts, Mrs. Greenlief W. Simpson. Many Regents and guests from other Chapters were present. The Chapter contributed one hundred dollars to Continental Hall while Mrs. Page was Regent, the first large amount given. Mrs. Ellen T. Brown, Re- gent from 1903 to 1905, wel- comed twenty-two new mem- bers, fifty dollars was given to Continental Hall in 1908, and the Chapter at the Bazaar in 1904 raised $178.15, and there was also a beautiful cabinet placed in the Melrose Public Library for historic articles, at the close of Mrs. Brown's Regency. Mrs. Marion F. Davies, 1905-, our Chap- ter provided for exhibition an oil portrait of John Phillips, an ancestor of Wendell Phillips, and the first mayor of Boston. On March 21, 1S9S, a gavel made of historic wood was presented to the Chapter by Reuben L. Reed, of Acton, Mass. Trips to different historic places have been taken every year for our Chapter field-day outing. We have two honorary members, one belonging to Cohasset Chapter and the other to the Society of Mayflower Descendants. Forty-eight have joined the Chapter since it started ; live have died, and six have withdrawn. Our present membership is thirty-seven, fifteen of whom live in other places, and do not attend the meetings regularly ; so the work of keeping the Chapter up to the place it ought to take depends upon the great efforts of a few earnest members. We have already added four new members the past year, who are working members, and more are expected to come in, so we feel we are progressing. 8i llDannab (3o^^arD Cbapter, ot Brookline, was organized on May 14, 1896. Miss Ellen Chase, of Brookline, was the Founder of the Chapter, and was appointed its first Regent. The name was chosen in honor of Hannah, wife of John Goddard, of Brookline, a Revolution- ary patriot. At the time of the Spanish War a great deal of work was done by the Chapter. Ten dollars were given from the Chapter Treasury, to which was added over six hundred dol- lars, subscribed by individual members, while a committee of six from the Chapter col- lected in Brookline more than one thousand dollars for the Volunteer Aid Asso- ciation. Brookline ranked next to Roxbury in the amount of work done, and a large part of the work in Brookline was done by mem- bers of the Chapter. About two hundred and fifty cano- pies, garments, and other articles were made and given to the Association for use among the soldiers and on the Hospital Ship. The first gift of the Chapter was a copy of the Coats-of-Arms of the Thir- MRs. SUSAN w. s. NASH, " REAL DAUGHTER " ^^^^^ Original Statcs, Suitably framed, to the Edward Devotion School in Brookline. Later, a pair of and- irons, which had originally belonged in the Clarke-Hancock house at Lex- ington, were bought and presented to the Lexington Chapter, to be used in their refurnishing of that historic house. A portrait of William Dawes, a fellow rider with Paul Revere on the night of the "Lexington Alarm," was presented to the Paul Revere School in Boston. While Revere rode from Charlestown, Dawes made a more perilous flight over Boston Neck, through Roxbury and Brookline, meeting Revere on the Lexington Green and help- 82 WILLIAM DAWES 83 ing him arouse the farmers. The portrait is an excellent copy of the origi- nal, which is in the possession of one of his descendants who is a member of the Chapter. The greatest work of the Chapter has been the gift to the Public Library of Brookline of a large brass tablet, on which appear the names of all the men of Brookline who served in the Revolution. The cost of the tablet was five hundred and thirty dollars, and the collection of names represents the work of some years of research on the part of the Chapter Historian, Miss Harriet Alma Cummings. The Chapter has been greatly interested in obtaining some recognition of the flag under which our ancestors fought the War of Independence. Finding that no copy of the flag was to be seen in any State building in Boston, they have this year, 1906, on March 9, formally presented to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a very beautiful copy of the flag adopted by the American Congress on June 14, 1777, and from that time carried through the War of the Revolution. It is a large flag, six by six and a half feet, of rich silk, trimmed with gold fringe, having of course, the thirteen stripes of red and white, and bearing on the blue field a circle of thirteen white stars. It is mounted on a heavy oaken pole, which is surmounted by a gilt eagle. It was pre.sentecl to the Governor, at the State House, and is now placed in the Senate Parlor, where it may be constantly seen by visitors and where it will serve to preserve the memory of the flag for which our forefathers fought and died. The Chapter has also given sixty-three dollars toward the saving of " Elm wood," and nearly one hun- dred for the preservation of the Royall House, the Quincy House, and the Pohick Church at Mt. Vernon, to the Wolcott Memorial, to Jacksonville, to the soldiers at Manila, and to the fund for the entertainment of the Cuban teachers, and one hundred and fifty dollars to Continental Hall. The Chapter has had two " Real Daughters," one of whom is now de- ceased. The other is still a member of the Chapter. 84 MRS, A\N PIERCE HAVNES DIED i: REAL DAIGHTER 171 © © © LLl o i z ^ LiJ -J ^Sj. o£ - - o o ij-o d o g C 00^ ^_ S u . Illinois Jll^lilJ ■sg a._o i S •i^i o q • K < ON (^; C 0" " " o r, ^ ^ S = e J 2^ « = = (5 §-2 "-^ = 3-3 ?^^ i 2. o< ""la .5 E IS fe ^^ .rSgg^ i^ =1 £ £^-§-^ 54 i ^ ef sj s-S M 5-i' < mtr)'^)-^) iZ Hi- :;^ -s 5^ 2 _ 3 t 3 O I. .s S f -i: u 5 iaj- oogo o 3 3 < ^^5 WASHixcnox Er.M Ibannab Mintbrop Cbapter, of (Iambn&oc, was founded June 19, 1894, by Mrs. Margaret Jones Bradbury, with fifteen charter members from Cambridge and one from an adjacent town. It is the only Chapter in Cambridge, its membership is limited to one hundred active members, and for some years it has had a waiting list. During the twelve years of its existence, under the leadership of three Regents, Mrs. William F. Bradbury, founder, Mrs. William H. Wentworth, and Mrs. Sylvio M. Gozzaldi, it has always kept in view its aim and ob- ject, namely, to be a purely patriotic society. It was due to the persist- ent efforts of this society that the Park Commissioners finally restored Fort Washington (the last remaining redoubt erected by Washington during the Siege of Boston). This fort had fallen into sad disrepair, and our cut shows it as it is to- day, a credit to our city. The Chapter gave a beautiful flag to the city, that floats over the fort on Revolutionary anniver- saries, and invited the seven hundred scholars of the Morse Public School to compete for prizes offered for the best essay on the " Siege of Boston," and also gave a small flag to each pupil. Addresses on the respect to be shown the flag were made in every room in the school, and the flag raising was an event long to be remembered in that part of the city. On another occasion the Chapter gave prizes in the grammar schools, and has hung many Revolutionary pictures on their walls. Illustrated his- torical lectures have been given in the East End Mission and to the French population in the northern part of the city. At present the Chapter has a Good Government Class among busi- ness boys that meets every week in connection with the Boston Historical Club. MRS. MARCARET J. BRADBURY FOUNDER AND FlRiiT REGENT 87 At the breaking out of the Spanish War, it was this Chapter that called the meeting in Sanders Theatre that resulted in the formation of the Cam- bridge Branch of the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association. It is always ready to help any patriotic work, and has contributed toward pre- serving Revolutionary relics in many places. It has contributed generously to Continental Memorial Hall, and has had the pleasure of giving a number of valuable Revolutionary documents to the National Society to be placed in the museum in Washington. The work of the Pilgrimage Committee of the State was started by one of its members, and out of the work and research of this committee has grown "The Historic Guide to Cambridge," which is almost ready for the press. MRS. SYLVIO M. COZZALDI REGKNT Another absorbing work for which the future genealogist and historian will rise up and call the Chapter blessed is the Index to " Paige's History of Cambridge," now almost completed. The Chapter has one Real Daughter, Miss Hannah Lincoln Manson, whose father was one of Colonel Glover's famous regiment ; and one hon- orary member, Miss Alice M. Longfellow. Hannah Winthrop, from whom the Chapter is named, was the second wife of John Winthrop, Hollis professor of Harvard College, one of the most distinguished scientific men of his age. She and her husband were ardent patriots, and the name of Hannah Winthrop stands on the " Roll of Honor," as she helped the government in time of need. She died in 1790, and is buried in King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston. 90 Jobannab Bspinwall Gbapter, ot BvooYAinc, In November, 1S9S, through the efforts of Mrs. (ieorge H. Francis, a second chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was started in Brookline. Some of the younger members of Hannah Goddard Chapter resigned, and became charter members of the new one. After a discussion of the relative values of the names, Johannah Aspinwall, and Edward Devo- tion, it was finally decided in favor of the former, and Johannah Aspinwall became "Patron Saint," of the Chapter. It'has the distinction of being the first Chapter organized by the State Regent (189S) Mrs. George F. Fuller ; and had among its Charter Members, descendants of John Han- cock, Samuel Sprague, of "Tea Party " fame^, and Johannah Aspinwall. Mrs. George H. Francis was the first Regent. The Charter was formally presented to the Chapter, by the State Regent, Mrs. Fuller, at the regular March meeting. On the same day a gavel made from a beam of the old Aspinwall house, at which Washington was once a guest, was also presented to the Chapter by Mrs. Robinson, fiom Mr. C. W. Holtzer, of Brookline. The charter is framed in wood taken from a beam from Faneuil Hall, and is inlaid with stars and a shield, both of woods of historic value. In order to raise money to carry out their plans for patriotic work, they held a most interesting loan exhibition of articles in use during the Revolu- tionary period. With the proceeds thus gained, a steel engraving of George Washington was purchased, and hung in the kindergarten room of the Sewall School. In April, 1901, thirteen flags (twelve small flags for the school room, and one large flag for the outside of the school house) were given to the Pierce School. In the fall two more flags were presented to the Pierce School. The Chapter also provided copies of the " Patriotic Song Book," which were to be distributed at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. In 1902 the Chapter sent its first Regent as its first delegate to the Continental Congress at Washington. As a result of this trip came re- newed energy to the Chapter, and a contribution was sent to the Powhich Church at Mt. Vernon. In 19U3 our Vice Regent Miss Bowker was sent to Washington and again in 1905, she represented the Chapter. In 1905 five flags were presented to the Edward Devotion School, and three were given to the Heath School. The Chapter has been frequently entertained by well known men and 91 women, who have read papers on patriotic subjects. An especial effort is made on the anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Brookline to hold meetings to commemorate the day. Last fall being the two hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Brookline a meeting was held on the thirteenth of November, 1905. A short historical sketch of the town was given by the historian, and the Chapter was entertained by a very interesting paper compiled from the Diary of Mrs. Sarah Deming, describing her flight from Boston during the Revolution. In June, 1905, in response to an appeal, an American flag was given to Dr. Grenfell to use on his hospital ship off the Labrador Coast. Among other patriotic projects the Chapter has contributed to the Cape Cod Memorial fund, the Jefferson Memorial fund, the Paul Revere Memorial Association, and to the Spanish War Nurses Association. It has entertained yearly at headquarters since the establishment of the rooms. Each year it has held a field day, and has taken a journey to some point of historical interest. These trips have been a pleasure to remember, by all who participated in them. 92 Sobn B^am5 (Ibaptcr, oX ^Boston. Pursuant to a call, fourteen ladies met at the home of Miss Floretta Vining, Hull, Massachusetts, on June 10, 1S9G, to form a Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which has continued with the same Regent ever since and prospered. The Chapter bears the name of John Adams, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Framer of the Constitution of Massachusetts, and the second President of the United States. The Chapter started immediately to raise money for patriotic purposes, and has contributed twenty-five dollars to the George Washington Memorial Association, hfteen dollars to the Paul Revere School, twenty-live dollars to the Continental Hall fund, twenty-five dollars to the Volunteer Aid Association for Spanish War, twenty five dollars to the National Daughters of the American Revolution Hospital Corps, twenty-five dollars to the Old North Church, twenty- five dollars for reception on May 1, to commemorate Dewey Day, fifteen dollars for a Christmas gift to Col. H. A. Thomas, twenty dollars towards the instruction and maintenance of the summer school for Cuban Teachers during the season of 1900, forty dollars for J°hn adams a marble tablet for the tomb of John Adams, ten dolhirs towards the sup- port of a Real Daughter, five dollars for the tablet on Paul Jones School House, ten dollars towards Dorothy Quincy House, five dollars for Memorial Arch in Cambridge, ten dollars for the Gov. Bradford House, and one share in the Woman's Club House from which interest is received semi-annually ; and also three hundred and sixty-four dollars and forty-two cents for the State Continental Bazaar held in December 1904, for Continental Hall fund. The Chapter has this winter held a rummage sale and two large whist parties, one an afternoon, and one an evening affair, and a large reception February nineteenth, the proceeds of which will be added to the fund for a Memorial Window in Continental Hall, Washington, D. C., for which we have already a large amount. Our meetings are somewhat different from others, as we have always met at a first class hotel and the business conducted from eleven to one, fol- lowed by lunch, and in the afternoon we have always been well entertained. We have had as guests many noble and well known men and women. It has been customary to remember our members during their illness or sorrow by sending flowers or plants to brighten their dark and lonely hours, 93 MJbS ILUKEllA VINING FOUNDER AND REGENT OF JOHN ADAMS CHAPTER PAST STATE TREASURER 94 and these tokens of love and sympathy have drawn us together in bonds fo affection. We have been rather extravagant than otherwise sometimes spending twenty dollars at a time. The Chapter gave a dinner at the Ven- dome to the President General, Mrs. Charles Fairbanks, and a large recep- tion to the Grand Army of the Republic during its convention in Boston, August 19U4. We have tried to emulate the Sorosis Club of New York as much as we can and quote their pledge. " 1 give my name to the Daughters of the American Revolution to keep sacredly. I give my interest to the Daughters of the American Revolution to make it worthy of support. We pledge ourselves to sustain the members of the Daughters of the American Revolution in all worthy efforts and defend them against calumny. I will avoid doing anything that can injure the reputation of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I will be a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution as long as I can be useful to and receive benefit from the Association." We have a good corps of officers, some of them having served since the Chapter was formed, and in the Chapter unity and peace abound. We have had one Real Daughter, Mrs. Lozina Goldsmith Waldo, who was born in Andover, January 27, IS 1.3, and died in January, 1901. The Regent is ever willing to respond to calls from all societies, and the officers and members are always ready to stand by her, which is largely due to her untiring activity and efforts for the best good of the Chapter. 95 TLbc 3obn MancocI? Gbaptcr, ot Boston, ^x was organized on Friday, February 15, 1901. The meeting was held at the residence of Miss Rebecca R. Joslin, 71 Charles St., Boston. Mrs. Wash- ington G. Benedict was elected Regent, and Miss R. R. Joslin, Vice-Regent. Although it is one of the youngest chapters in the city, and its membership numbers but twenty-seven, there is a great deal of enthusiasm manifested by that patriotic little band, and its work has been most successful. They have held thirty-five regular meetings as well as some few special business meetings. Several successful whist parties have added to the Treasurer's finances. Their regular meetings are noted for the interest shown in all patriotic affairs, and for the pleasant social hour which follows. Music and instructive papers are furnished by each hostess, many of the speakers being well-known in public life, among whom was General Edwin Wartield of Baltimore, now Governor of Maryland, who gave an historical out- line of Maryland's record in the Revo- lution, and an account of the burning of the " Peggy Stewart," by the Annapo- lis Tea Party of Maryland. The Chapter has been presented with many relics of the Hancock Man- sion, which was formerly on Peacon Street. One of these was a very handsome gavel, made of wood from the Hancock House. It was beauti- fully mounted in silver, bearing this inscription : " Wood from Old Hancock House, 1737-1904. Presented by Mrs. C. W. Parker." Dr. E. B. Kellogg also presented the Chapter with a complete set of the John Hancock Insur- ance Company calendars, from 1887 to the present year, representing scenes in the life of John Hancock, with full historical notes. Miss Joslin, Vice-Regent, has taken an active part in behalf of the Chapter, by appearing at the State House and urging an appropriation for a statue of our first governor of Massachusetts, John Hancock. Abram English Brown, of Bedford, a member of the Sons of the American Revolu- tion, also spoke in favor of an appropriation for the same object. A com- 96- r/?^cecA mittee from the C"hapter, assisted by a committee from the Paul Revere Chapter, entertained the members of the visiting G. A. R. Encampment, part of the time during their stay in Boston, August, 1904. Tuesday, Octo- ber 25, the Chapter observed the anniversary of the inauguration of John Hancock as first governor of Massachusetts, by a visit to the Hancock School on Parmenter Street. The Regent, Mrs. Washington G. Benedict, MRS. WASHINGTON G. BENEDICT, FOUNDER AND REGENT presented the school, in behalf of the members, a fac-simile of the Declaration of Independence, handsomely framed. Mrs. Benedict spoke briefly of the causes that led the colonies to declare themselves independent, and told what John Hancock Chapter is and its aims. She spoke of the change from Colony to State, and of the inauguration of John Hancock as the first gover- nor of this State one hundred and twenty-four years ago. After the singing of " .America," several of the young girls served cakes and cocoa prepared by themselves in the cooking department of the school. Later the Chapter 97 members took breakfast in the State House caf6, and called upon Governor Bates, who received them most cordially in his room, which has served as the governor's private room since 1797, four years after the death of Governor Hancock, whose portrait hangs upon the wall. When the several Chapters were contributing funds for Continental Hall, the John Hancock Chapter, whose membership at that time numbered only twenty, gave twenty dollars, one dollar from each member. When this was announced at the Convention at Washington, the statement was received with applause. At the Bazaar held December 13-15, 1904, the Chapter was assisted at its table by the Abiah Folger Franklin Chapter and Martha's Vineyard Chapter, and contributed one hundred and fifteen dollars and fifty-three cents towards the fund for Continental Hall. To the John Hancock Table, President Roosevelt sent his photograph with his autograph ; Mrs. Roose- velt sent an etching of the White House, with her autograph. The members have enjoyed some pleasant summer outings, visiting on June S, 1904, the historical places in Concord and Lexington. On May 23, 1905, they were entertained at "Daisy Farm," Dedham, by Mrs. Laura Went- worth Fowler. Luncheon was served in her quaint old home, after which she escorted her guests to the old Fairbanks House, the old Avery oak tree, and other places of historical interest. The members of the Chapter have also en- joyed the cordial hospitality of Mrs. F. B. Evans, in her attractive cottage in Nahant. At the Continental Congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revokition, held in Wash- ington, April, 1905, the Regent, Mrs. Washington G. Benedict, presented to Memorial Continental Hall, in behalf of the John Hancock Chapter, a picture with a Revolutionary history. Mrs. Hedle, President of the Relic Committee, gracefully accepted the gift in behalf of the Committee. Wednesday, October 25, 1905, the Chapter celebrated the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of the inauguration of John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts by a luncheon at the Boston Club, following which a social hour was enjoyed. In the afternoon the members were 98 MRS. CORNELIA S. SOFKR " REAL daughter" guests of the C'astilian Club, in the New Century Building, where they were entertained with vocal and instrumental music, and an interesting account, by Miss Sullivan, of her trip to Costa Rica. The Chapter has one " Real Daughter," Mrs. Cornelia Sale Soper, who was born March 30, 1819, in what is now known as Beachmont. Her great grandmother was the youngest daughter of Isaac and Anne Leverett Addington, and grand daughter of Elder Thomas Leverett, one of the Pil- grim Fathers^whose son John was afterward Governor of the Colony. SEAL OF JOHN HANCOCK 99 Xeiinoton Cbapter. The State Regent, Mrs. Charles M. Green, in the autumn of 1895, ap- pointed Sarah Bowman Van Ness (Mrs. Joseph) Regent of the Lexington Chapter, and the first meeting was called in the Unitarian Church vestry in November of that year when otificers were elected. MRS. SARAH BOWMAN VAN NESS FOUNDER AND F^IRST RECJENT On September 19, 1S96, the Chapter entertained the National Historian, D. A. R., the National Secretary, D. A. R., and the Regent of the New York City Chapter, Mrs. Donald McLean. A drive to the historical points of in- terest was followed by a luncheon ard reception in the First Parish Church. Through the personal efforts of ihe Regent, Mrs. Van Ness, about one thousand dollars was raised to assist in preserving the old Hancock-Clarke loo MKS. EDWARD HAKULD CKUbKY REGENT House, and on October 19, 1897, a reception was given by the Chapter, in the old house, to the friends who contributed to the fund, at which as guests of honor were Mrs. Roger Wolcott, wife of the Governor, and Mrs. Samuel Eliot, Regent of the Warren and Prescott Chapter. Another notable occasion was a reception held in the First Parish Church, when a life sized portrait of Major William Dawes was presented by his grand-daughter, Miss Julia Goddard of Brookline, to the town of Lex- ington, through the Lexington Chapter. Many prominent speakers were present, an original poem by Miss Goddard was read by Miss Watson, a great grand-daughter, and remarks were made by Rev. Carleton A. Staples, President of the Society, and Historian of Lexington ; Rev. Edward G. Porter, President Boston Historical Society; Rev. Christopher EUiott.and others; and an original hymn, written by Mrs. John Bell Bonton of Cam- bridge, was sung. The gathering was notable for the presence of officers of Colonial Wars, Colonial Dames, and persons prominent in patriotic work. On November 15, 1898, an interesting occasion was the paper read by Miss Alice Longfellow, Vice-Regent of Mt. Vernon Association, and a daughter of the American poet, in which she gave a history of the preser- vation of the home of Washington. Lexington Chapter has encouraged the spirit of patriotism by giving prizes for essays on historical subjects to pupils of the Lexington Schools, with Coats of Arms of the thirteen Colonies. On October 19, 1901, on the occasion of the Annual Pilgrimage of the Sons of the American Revolution, to Lexington, they were welcomed by the Chapter and presented with roses by the Regent, Mrs. Van Ness. On April 19, 1904, Mrs. Sarah Bowman Van Ness planted a Lexington Elm at the Tomb of Washington, and placed a wreath of roses and lilies on the marble Sarcophagus. In March 1903, Mrs. Medora Robbins Crosby, Charter registrar of the Paul Revere Chapter, resigned from that Chapter to succeed Mrs. Van Ness, as Regent of the Lexington Chapter. Mrs. Crosby had fifty blood relations in the famous battle of Lexington, and five great-grand-fathers, one, Joshua Simonds, having captured the first British prisoner, the gun being preserved in the State House, Boston. The Chapter has had some noteworthy meet- ings and many prominent speakers, among them, Rev. Carleton A. Staples, Rev. Edward A. Horton, David Saville Muzzey, Ph.D., Mrs. Micah Dyer, Dr. Frederick S. Piper, Gen. Thomas R. Mathews, Capt. Walter M. Lindsay, and many others. On Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, the Lexington Chapter, D. A. R., gave a brilliant reception to Mrs. Curtis Guild, Jr., wife of the Governor-elect of Massachusetts, at " Edgewood," the beautiful residence of Mrs. Benjamin F. Brown, on Hancock Street, Lexington, which was attended by many prominent guests and regents of chapters in and around Boston. An official letter of regret was also received by the Regent from President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt at their inability to be present. The Chapter has STUNE MAKK.IN(. THE LINE Vl HIE .MKNUIE MEN ON LEXINGTON COMMON, APRIL I9, 1 775 donated to various patriotic orders, including the i\It. Vernon Memorial As- sociation, the Wolcott Memorial, Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial, Paul Revere House Fund, and Continental Hall Fund. 103 <: X 104 The Lexington Chapter holds nine meetings during the year and has a membership of twenty-three. The Charter of the Chapter is framed in original timber taken from the " Old Belfry " from which the alarm was rung April 19, 1775, and Selectman George Muzzey accepted it to place in the Cary Library, but it has since been removed to the Hancock-Clarke House. The Chapter has several Honorary Members, among them The Misses Parker, descendants of Capt. John Parker, Mrs. Donald McLean, Miss Julia Goddard, and Mrs. Van Ness, Honorary- Regent. |S^ Kitchen Hancock-Clarke He 'ouse 105 Xuc^ Jackson Cbapter, IRcwton. The Newton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revokition, to which, after much consideration and thought, the name of Lucy Jackson was given, was formed in the autumn of 1896, with twelve charter members. A Committee was chosen to draw up a Constitution and By-Laws, and the State Regent, at this meeting, made a clear statement of the aims and THE JACKS(JN HOMESTEAD purposes of the organization. Miss Mary A. Green, who was at that time the State Regent of Rhode Island, and claims to be a sort of godmother to the Chapter, having suggested its formation, gave valuable hints for work. She said that the writing of ancestral papers often brought valuable informa- tion to light. Thus the Lucy Jackson Chapter had its birth, and has striven to inculcate, foster and increase a spirit of true patriotism, by coming into close touch with those who could best guide its thoughts and enthusiasm into the highest channels for its own growth and widest influence. The regular meetings are held monthly, eight during the year, usually at the home of one of the members, occasionally at the Newton Club House, the average attendance being between fifty and sixty. 1 06 The entertainment for the afternoon is usually in the form of a paper given by a member of the Chapter relating to the life of one of her ancestors who figured more or less conspicuously in public affairs in the early history of our nation, or an address is made by some one of recognized ability and attainments on a historical subject. Vocal or instrumental music is inter^ spersed and the custom is to close the literary program by singing "America," after which follows a social time with light refreshments. The names of such men as William Hammond, born in Newton in 1740, who fought in the Battle of Lexington, Colonel Jonathan Holman, of Sutton, to whom was given the command of a band of Minute Men , Colonel Artemas Ward, who was second in command to Washington, afterward a LYDIA ADAMS ROWE " REAL daughter" MARTHA GUILD KIMBALL " REAL DAUGHIER" member of the Continental Congress, and Benjamin Hinman, figure as an- cestors of the members and their history has been most interestingly given. There has also been the opportunity of listening to some of the citizens of Newton and its neighboring towns. Members of Chapters from adjoining cities and states, also State Regents and others whose time and thoughts are largely given to the great question of strengthening our beloved country in its grand work of patriotism, have addressed the club, bringing with their words of serious and impressive import, the greetings of sister chapters, thus binding closer together the hearts of that vast number of women who are working for the same noble purpose. The men and women of world-wide fame that it has been the unspeakable privilege of the club to hear, com- 107 prise a matchless company of brilliant and gifted minds. Miss Alice Long- fellow , the dearly beloved and greatly lamented Mrs. George Freeman Palmer , Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Mrs. Mary A. Livermore,and Dr. Edward Everett Hale, have left ineffaceable memories in the minds of their hearers. Courses of lectures under the auspices of the Chapter have been given which include the names of Thomas \^'. Higginson, John Fiske, Edwin D. Mead, Louis C. Elson, Henry Clapp, and Professor Griggs. Rev. C. A. Staples, Colonel Homer B. Sprague, Rev. Henry Spaulding, Miss Anna B. Scoville,ancl Mrs. Edwin D. Mead, have spoken on appropriate themes. The first large social affair of the Chapter took place in October, 1899, in the form of a reception to the State Regent, Miss Sara W. Daggett, and Mrs. Roger Wolcott, the guests of honor. Many of the Chapters of Massa- chusetts were represented by their Regents or officers, nearly two hundred being present. Two years ago a Colonial Tea and Loan Exhibition was held on Washington's Birthday and was a very delightful feature in the history of the Chapter. Sixty or more of the ladies wore colonial costumes, many colonial articles of rare and beautiful workmanship were exhibited, including rare old china and silver, time worn books, lace, jewels, em- broidered dresses, and line old portraits. The " minuet " was charmingly danced by daughters of the Chapter dressed in dainty costumes. Last winter the Music Committee provided a delightful evening enter- tainment, to which the gentlemen were invited. It consisted of a paper entitled " The Early Music of Our Country," which was illustrated by quaint "catches" and "rounds," sung very charmingly by several of the members assisted by their friends. In June, outings are taken to historical places of interest not far dis- tant. The battlegrounds of Lexington and Concord ; Dedham where is the old Fairbanks House ; Medfield ancestral home in which nine generations of Aliens have lived ; Wayside Inn at Sudbury;and Royall House at Medford have been visited. Demands are constantly made upon the treasury and the Chapter has consciously sought to share its contents, giving according to its ability to objects that seek to perpetuate the memory of those who strove to gain and preserve the freedom of the country — to alleviate the sufferings entailed by war — to mark historic spots by suitable tablets or assist in any cause worthy of its organization. Newton does not furnish a field for much Revolution- ary work, as the Sons of the American Revolution have marked the graves of the soldiers and there are no special spots of Revolutionary note. The John Eliot monument on Monument Street had been sadly neglected ; this fact was brought to the notice of the city and something in the way of improvement was done, but much more is desirable, before this place of wide historic interest is appropriately cared for. io8 The sufferings of the soldiers during the Cuban War called forth its sympathies and opened its purse. The ladies worked faithfully in making garments and providing necessary comforts for them. The sum of five hundred dollars was given towards the Hospital Ship for the use of the United States Government. Contributions have also been made to the Continental Hall ; to the Jefferson Memorial Road Association ; to aid in restoring the Pohunk Church, the parish church of Mt. Vernon of which George Washington was vestryman ; to the Hancock-Clarke House at Lex- ington ; to the Lowell and the Wolcott Memorials; and to other objects of equal importance. The Chapter had two " Real Daughters " among its members, Mrs. Lydia Adams (Hamant) Rowe, who was born June, 1817, at Medfield, where she has spent the greater part of her life and where she still resides ; and Mrs. Martha Guild Kimball, born in Norwood, September 10, 1808, and died at Medway, December 10, 1898, aged ninety-five years, three months. She was a cousin of Governor Guild's father. Until May, 1905, when Mrs. A. P. Friend was appointed Regent, the Chapter had but one Regent, Miss Fanny B. Allen, and to her untiring efforts and efficient service is largely due whatever of success the Chapter has attained. The membership is limited to one hundred and five and is now complete. 109 Xucv? Iknoi (Ibapter, Gloucester, was organized in Gloucester, Mass., in October, 1895, with twenty-two members. The first Regent was Mrs. Allan Rogers. The first general meeting was held at the home of the Regent on May 13, 1896. Quite an interesting program was carried out, consisting of the reading of congratulatory letters from the State Regent, Mme. Anna Von Rydingsvaard, and others; and historical reminiscences by Mrs. Judith Lane, of Annisquam. Mrs. Lane is our " Real Daughter," the child of a Revolu- tionary Soldier; she is now (1905), ninety-three years old. This was the MRS. JUDITH LANE, "REAL DAUGHTER" first of many pleasant gatherings, and though we can boast of little work done that shows, we feel that we have done a few things to help the cultiva- tion of a patriotic spirit. We are not a rich Chapter but we have con. tributed as occasion required small sums to aid in work elsewhere. A com- mittee waited upon the Mayor of Gloucester to ask an appropriation from the City Council, to erect markers at the graves of Revolutionary Soldiers otherwise unmarked ; and with a grant of one hundred dollars and the services of the ladies in looking up the graves, twenty or more graves were thus marked. At the time the difficulty of finding some of the graves was not fully appreciated. During the Spanish War. this Chapter made, like many others, a tender of its services to Governor Wolcott, and received a grateful letter from his Excellency. A society was organized under the leadership of our officers, and a large amount of sewing done for the Commissary Department. A society of the Children of the American Revolution was organized under the fostering wing of Lucy Knox Chapter and is flourishing still. At present there are fifty-three members of our Chapter ; several have been transferred, and a number have died; still there has been a steady growth during the nine and a half years of our life. We cannot boast of many relics in our possession either ; a gavel, made of elm wood from a tree grown on the Gen. Knox Estate at Thomaston, Me., was presented to our Chapter by Mrs. Rivers, of Boston. Our meetings are held from house to house, but some day we hope to own a house or hire a room where we can hang our pictures and store our few relics. At our earlier meetings, several members prepared papers on subjects assigned by the board of management, and we found them very in- teresting and instructive. Occasionally papers are read now, but we also depend for entertainment on hired speakers as we can obtain them or on musical evenings. Several whist parties have helped fill our treasury, and a loan exhibit once raised quite a sum of money. Our membership should be larger to make our share of annual dues sufficient to answer the numerous demands on us for contributions. Our Regents have been Mrs. Allan Rogers, Mrs. George H. Newell, Miss Marietta Wonson, and at present Mrs. Simpson Lyle holds that office. It is with deep regret that we record the death of the founder and first Regent of our Chapter, Mrs. Rogers, in December 1905, and also the death of our " Real Daughter," Mrs. Judith Lane, who died March 25, 1906. Xp^ia Cobb Cbapter, W. a. 1R., XIaunton, was organized in 1S97, with a charter membership of forty-two. Mrs. S. Jessie Gibbs was the founder of the Chapter and its Regent for three vears. Our name was taken from the mother of General David Cobb, who rendered much valuable service to our town and state during the Revolu- tionary period. She was the great- great-grandmother of Governor Curtis Guild, Jr. We have placed no memorials or tablets, as that had been previously done by the Old Colony Historical Society. Our first work was to take from the poor-house a daughter of a Revolution- ary soldier and place her in the Old Ladies Home in this city, where she lived for three years, and finally died there. We sent aid to the soldiers of the Spanish War. We have contributed ^125 to Con- tinental Hall, and every year we con- tribute $10 to the G. A. R. for Memorial Day. Other contributions have been sent from time to time to worthy objects. We number nearly a hundred members. We had four " Real Daughters " at one time, but all have passed away. They were : Miss Damaris Raymond, Mrs. Hannah Danforth Carpenter, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols Munroe, and Mrs. Eliza K. Bean. The present Regent is Mrs. Mary L. Paige. MKS F. E. CIBBS FOUNDER AND FIRST REGENT HCME OF LYDIA COBB mrs. elizabeth nicht)ls munroe "real daughter" MRS. HANNAH DANKORTH CARPENTER '•REAL daughter" miss uamaris raymond "real daughter" 113 Xi^Ma IDarrab Cbapter, Xowell, now composed of thirty-five members, was organized June 29, 1901. Its name is that of the noted heroine, Lydia Darrah, who, on December 2, 1777, was the instrument by which General Washington's Army, then stationed outside of Philadelphia, was saved from a secret attack by the English. Her house was chosen for private conferences by the superior officers of the British Army commanded by General Howe, probably from the fact that f1 . "'. '^- HOME OF LYDIA DARRAH both she and her husband were Quakers. This house was situated at the corner of Second and Little Dock Streets, Philadelphia. The regular meetings of the Chapter are held the third Saturday of each month at the homes of the members. Mrs. E. J. Neale has been the Regent from the beginning. A fac-simile of the Declaration of Independence has been presented to the High School and to the grammar schools of our city, and to the child- ren's department of the Gity Library. A fac-simile of Magna Gharta has also been given to the High School. At the Goniinental Bazaar held December, 19U-4, in Boston, our " handkerchief table " netted tifty dollars. 114 We contributed five dollars to a Chapter in Memphis, Tennessee, to aid in their work. This year we have voted twenty dollars to Continental Hall, and we have pledged twenty-five dollars toward procuring the picture by Darius Cobb, of "Washington on Dorchester Heights," which Massachu- setts is to present to Continental Hall. The Chapter has also contributed articles to the New England Industrial School for Deaf Mutes. By vote of the Chapter a silver spoon is given to each member who may enter into the matrimonial state, and two members have been the recipients of these beautiful spoons. "5 /iDarciaret Corbiu Cbapter, Cbelsea, was formed in July, 1899, it being the iirst one founded by Miss Sara Daggett, State Regent. It had twelve charter members, and now numbers thirty-two, with Mrs. Lucv A. Fay as Regent. Margaret Corbin Chapter does not show a large work in the held of tablets, memorials, etc. We acquired Chelsea's oldest schoolhouse as a gift, and this gift cost us seven hundred dollars to put in proper condition for MRS. LUCY A. FAY, FOUNDER AND REGENT head quarters. We have paid off five hundred dollars of the debt. We have given eleven framed copies of the Declaration of Independence to the Chelsea Public Schools. We have at various times entertained several hundred of the public school children at loan exhibits of Revolutionary articles, and by addresses at the Chapter headquarters. We have given thirty dollars to Continental Hall. Beside this we have not done a great deal in a strictly patriotic way, but we have tried to stand for our country ii6 and its principles as a body and as individuals. So many Chelsea women already belong to Boston Chapters, that we find our number does not rapidly increase, but we hope to enlarge as time goes on. We have no picture of Margaret Corbin, and there is none such in existence as far as known. We are still working to relieve the schoolhouse of its burden of debt, and when we are free, we hope to be of more account as one spoke in the ofreat wheel. -CHELSEA'S FIRST SCHOOLHOUSE, BOUCHT BY MR. FAY IN l5 TO THE CHAPTER IN I9OI AM) PRESENTED 117 /lDartba'5 Dinc\?ar& Cbapter, of }E&Qartown, was organized in August, 1896, with thirty-two charter members. In all there have been ninety members. We have lost fourteen by death, three by transfer, and nine have dropped out. Present membership is sixty-four. We have had one "Real Daughter," Mrs. Lucy Ann (Fisher) Hall, who died in Edgartown, February 18, 1906, aged ninety-eight years two months. We regret that we have no picture of her. In 1897 we lost three members by death, one in 1901, six in 1903, one in 1904, and three in 1905. Mrs. Caroline F. Warren of Boston was the founder and has always been the Regent of the Chapter. We have placed twenty- seven S. A. R. bronze markers on graves of Revolutionary sol- diers. Two of these marlAirs have small bronze tablets at- tached with names and dates thereon as no stone marked the grave. The greatest work un- dertaken was the marking of " The Place on the Wayside " with a granite boulder on which was placed a bronze tablet showing that it was the " part- ing place " between the Rev. Thomas Mayhew, Jr. and his Indian followers as he was about leaving this island for a voyage to England, from which he never returned. The outlay in money from the beginning to its completion with all the attending ex- penses of dedication was upwards of two hundred and seventeen dollars. The granite boulder was given by the now resident Indians of Gay Head in memory of their ancestors, who placed on this spot the heap of small stones to mark the place where they parted from their loved leader in 1657. This historic site, a piece of land one hundred feet in length by eighty or more in width, was a gift to the Chapter from Captain Benjamin C. Crom- well The stone posts that bound it, the iron fence that surrounds the boulder, and the heap of stones, the box for the corner stone, the survey of ii8 MRS. CAROLINE F. WARREN, FOUNDER AND RECENT H^ I a.^ !v-;:H nriF ERECTED BY MARTHA'S VINEYARD CHAPTER D A. R. IN I903 IN CEMETERY AT EDGARTOWN, MASS. In memory of Edgartown men who served in the War of the Revolution in Capt. Benj. Smith's Company and who died away from home the land, and the writing of the deeds, etc., were also gifts. The work was begun in 1900, and finished in 1901. The next work in importance was the erection of a monument in memory of those Edgartown men who served in the war of the Revolution, but were lost at sea, or died on prison ships, and in foreign lands. It con- sists of a granite base, surmounted by a block of pure white marble, with a slanting top. On the four sides are cut the names of seventeen soldiers with dates and manner of death. On the top is inscribed : "Soldiers in the War of the Revolution in Capt. Henjamin Smith's Co. Erected by Martha's Vineyard Chapter, D. A. R. May, 1903." The cost of this monument was one hundred dollars. We have given framed engravings of Washington to each of the four public schools ; cost twenty-one dollars. The Chapter has contributed to the Memorial Continental Hall fund the sum of forty dollars. It sent con- tributions to the Massachusetts D. A. R. Bazaar. We have established a flower fund for deceased members. The Chapter has eleven regular meetings during the year. The meet- ings occur the first Saturday evening in every month except June. The interest in these is well kept up. In the summer time we have receptions. In May of last year the Chapter held a reception in Pierce Building, Boston. Last summer and the summer before we had a visit from our State-Regent, Mrs. Masury. We also had a visit from Miss Sara Daggett when she held that office. The Chapter has been the recipient of many gifts, books, pic- tures, gavels, a handsome silk flag, etc. Martha's Vineyard Chapter joined with Sea Coast Defence Chapter in placing S. A. R. markers at the graves of twenty-two soldiers of the Revolu- tion, seven of them buried at the cemetery at West Tisbury, and fifteen in the Cemetery at Chilmark. On the thirtieth of September, 1905, a delegation from each Chapter met at West Tisbury, and visited both these cemeteries, and held appro- priate exercises. Martha's Vineyard Chapter shared one half the expense which was upwards of thirty dollars. /IDarv} Bvapev Cbapter, IRoiburv), was organized February 29, 1896, and received its Charter June 17, 1896, Its highest number of members has been sixty-three, but recent losses from death and transference reduces the number to rifty-seven. Our meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month from October to May inclusive, with our outing generally on Flag Day, the fourteenth of June. During the nine years of our existence we have responded with propor- tionate liberality to every call of a patriotic nature that has been made on us. The money for this purpose, outside the regular dues, has been raised by various entertainments. We have had two lectures, a Musical Recital, an Authors' Reading, two Rummage Sales, whist parties, fairs, cake and candy sales, and sales of handkerchiefs and neckties. We took part in the Historical Pageant given by the school teachers of Boston some years ago, and in the Continental Bazaar held in Boston, December, 1904. Out of the money earned in these ways, we contributed fifteen dollars to Governor W^olcott Memorial, fifteen dollars to Lafayette Fund for the erec- tion of a statue in Paris, and fifteen dollars to aid in the education of Cuban teachers at Harvard University. The Chapter had charge of the coat room at the Continental Bazaar, making nearly seventy-five dollars. A pledge of fifty dollars was given at the Continental Congress of last April, which is to be redeemed this April, the money now in hand. Twice previously we have given ten dollars for the same cause. A sum of twenty-five dollars was sent to Williamsburg Academy, Ken- tucky, for the Mountain Whites, giving a Mary Draper Room in a new dormitory. With this gift, to enforce the lesson in patriotism, were sent two American flags and a Massachusetts State flag, to be perpetually displayed, and also an accovmt of our heroine. All State Conferences have been faithfully attended by the Regent and delegates, with often a large number of members. We have entertained twice at headquarters in Pierce Building, and some years ago we gave a large reception at "Parkers," inviting all the Chapters in the State. Our personal chapter work, since the first year of our formation, has been the erection of a Memorial Fountain to Mary Draper, which was dedi- cated Friday, October 27, 1905, with imposing ceremonies. The total cost of this beautiful memorial is in the vicinity of nine hundred dollars. The bronze tablet on the face of the fountain towards the sidewalk reads as follows : In honor of Mary Draper Who did active patriotic service During the Revolutionary War 1775-78 Erected by the Mary Draper Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1904 Our Country; to be cherished in all our hearts, to he defended bv all our hands." There is no known picture of our heroine, but the ( hapter has the picture of the house from which she fed the passing troops in 1775. The house was destroyed by fire in 1S70, and only the cellar and some old apple trees now mark the spot. 123 MATTDON HOUSE, AMHERST 124 mav^ /iDattoon Cbaptcr, S>. H. IRv ot Bmberst, celebrated November tirst, 1904, the tenth anniversary of its organization. The founder and first Regent was Mabel Loomis Todd (Mrs. David). The Chapter received its name from the wife of General Ebenezer Mattoon, the MRS. MARY MATTOON most famous Revolutionary officer that Amherst ever produced. The pre- sentation of the charter took place March 27, 1896, in the home of Merrill E, Gates, President of Amherst College. Meetings were held in the homes of the members until 1S99, when rooms were secured in the Strong mansion, the oldest house in town. The gifts of many friends made it possible to tit 125 up the headquarters with relics of olden time, until to-day the walls are covered and all available space is tilled with curios of great interest and value. Out of Mary Mattoon Chapter has grown the Amherst Historical Society, to which men are admitted, and which is now a flourishing organ- ization in the development and nurture of patriotism throughout the com- GENERAL EBENEZER MATTOON munity. The social life of the Chapter is not neglected. January 17, 1900, a colonial ball was given in College hall, at which the daughters, attired in colonial gowns and attended by their partners, danced the minuet and other old-fashioned dances. A unique entertainment known as the " Congress of Nations," given by the Chapter in 1902, attracted many guests. Interesting 126 MRS. ELIJAH F. HARRIS, REGENT ^^1 ^ &flp ^ w^ MRS. HANNAH WILLIAMS DICKINSON " REAL daughter" MRS. KATHEKINE M. BISHOP " REAL DAUGHTER " 127 addresses by distinguished visitors have been given before the Chapter and its friends. The Chapter has had two "Real Daughters," one of whom, Mrs. Hannah Shepard Williams Dickinson, died in March, 1900. The other is Mrs. Katherine M. Bishop, of South Amherst, the daughter of John Nut- ting, a soldier of the Revo- lution. The present Regent of the Chapter is Mrs. E. F. Harris. The complete his- tory of Mary Mattoon, the heroine of the Chapter, may be found in the monograph, " Mary Mattoon and her Hero of the Revolution," written by the historian, Mrs. Walker. MRS. MABEL LOOMIS TODD FtlUNDER AND FIRST REGENT 128 /lDerc\j Marren Cbaptcr, ot 5piinotiel&, held its tirst meeting in March, 1892, celebrating the Nineteenth of April one month later, its Constitution being signed June 17, 1892. Mrs. Ade- laide A. Calkins joined the Society of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, December 4, 1S91, her papers being signed by Miss Eugenia Wash- ington, Registrar General. She was the first member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Springfield, and the organizer of the Chapter of which she was also the first Regent. She was appointed Re- gent December 17, 1891, and at- tended the First Continental Con- gress in Washington. Mrs. T. M. Brown followed Mrs. Calkins as Regent of the Chapter, and was afterward State Regent. The highly educated, cul- tured, accomplished woman, whose name the Chapter proudly bears, was the daughter of Colonel James Otis, of Barnstable, and wife of James Warren of Plymouth. The bright, enthusiastic young woman was intensely patriotic, and num- bered among her friends Washing- ton, Jefferson, Adams, and Knox. She was gifted as a letter writer, a little book of verse she dedicated to Washington, her story of the "Tea Party" and a few tragedies, showing her versatility ; and the " History of the Revolution" her depth of thought and character. The Chapter has in its possession the three leather-bound volumes of this history, the gift of one of its members, Mrs. Sanford, of Westfield. Two years after its organization, the Daughters united with the Sons in locating, marking, and decorating thirty-two graves of Revolutionary soldiers, and since that time a large number have been identified in the sur- rounding towns. Contributions have been sent very often in answer to requests from Chapters all over the country, to assist in preserving ancient landmarks, 129 < /' c ( ( ,/ /rd / / ere Cbapter, ot Boston, was organized on April 19, 1894, with sixteen charter members. Its enrollment increased rapidly and on the first anniversary, April 19, 1895, the new Chapter was enabled to place a bronze tablet on the historic home of Paul Revere, the patriot in whose honor it was named. In the following year, twenty-one coats- of-arms of the thirteen original states were presented to, and hung upon the walls of, twenty-one schools within the PAUL REVERE city limits. The records for the year 1898 show a wide field of work, great activity, and diversity of effort, along patriotic lines. In the early winter of that year an exhibi- tion of Revolutionary pictures was held in Copley Hall, Boston. Twenty-five dollars was contributed to the Hancock-Clarke house fund ; a wreath was placed on the grave of Paul Revere, and each year since a like tribute has been offered ; fifteen dollars was given toward floral decorations at Christ Church, of Revolutionary fame ; fifty dollars was paid for one share of stock in the Woman's Clubhouse Corpora- tion ; sixty dollars was donated for a portrait of the patriot, Paul Revere, to be placed in a school- house bearing his name; and sixty- six dollars was also taken from the treasury toward a hospital launch to be used in the Spanish-American War. In the year 1899, a table at Christ Church Fair netted one hundred and seventy-eight dollars and fifty cents. This sum was used 1 68 CHRIST CHURCH for repairs on that editice. In the same year a club for historical study, among the alien boys of the neighbor- hood, was established at Denison House. This club still continues and is doing excellent work. For its sup- port, the Chapter contri- butes one hundred dollars each year. Photographs, illustrat- ing the Boston portion of Paul Revere's famous and historical ride, were given to the New England Library MRS. EMILYJ.CARTWRir.HT, FIRST REGENT ASSOClatlon In 1902. In 1903 a concert was given at the Tuilleries, Boston ; fifty dollars was contributed to the Continental Hall Fund ; five dollars was given to a sister Chapter to aid in the support of an aged person of Revolutionary descent. The decennial anniversary of the Chapter was held in 1904, and consisted of a breakfast by the members at Hotel Vendome. Ten dollars was donated to the Jefferson Road Association Fund ; thirty-five dollars to the Cape Cod Memorial Fund ; and five dollars to aid a sister Chapter in placing a memorial tab- let. The numbers of the " American Monthly Magazine " were bound and placed in the public library. Perhaps the most ambitious and far-reaching work of the year was the formation of a children's soci- ety, named "The Signal Lantern Society, Children of the American Revolution." It now has an enroll- ment of forty-one names, the chil- dren varying in age from the tiniest tots to lads and lassies in their teens. Eight meetings have been held each year, three summer out- ings enjoyed, and a May Party mks. hannaii u. bacon, "real dal(;hier 169 given in 19(15 at Hotel Vendome. Twenty-five dollars has been contrib- uted this year to the Children's Room in Continental Hall, and thirty dollars to the Paul Revere House Fund. At the Continental Bazaar, held in December, 1904, the Chapter realized six hundred thirty-five dollars and fifty cents. Previous to this a second fifty dollars had been taken from the treasury, and this made the contribution to Continental Hall seven hundred and thirty-five dollars and fifty cents. The Chapter has also given two hundred and six dollars ;?is^=.^)"'5?'?o^'S^!?s;f?^^':i;^s^^l^ i^^0^:",ij^r^'^m^'?^^^'^!mm'y!f?^''^^ TABLET ON PAUL REVERE S HOl'SE towards the preservation of Paul Revere's house, and forty dollars for educational work among the Tennessee mountaineers. Eight regular business meetings are held during the year, and two social meetings. The Regents of the Chapter have been Mrs. James W. Cart- wright, Mrs. E. Everett Holbrook, Mrs. Alvin R. Bailey, and the present Regent, Mrs. Charles H. Bond. The Chapter has had but one "Real Daughter," Mrs. Hannah H. Bacon, who passed away several years ago. 170 SICNAL LANTERN 171 peace part^ CF^apter, ipitt6fiel&. The formation of Peace Party Chapter, of Pittstield, was wholly clue to the efforts of our late Regent, Mrs. Mary E. Goodrich Crane. l"he Chapter was organized February 5, 1897, with twenty charter members. It now has seventy members. The name Peace Party was chosen from a party given by the citizens of Pittstield to celebrate the ratification of peace in the fall of 1783, at the JOHN WILLIAMS' HOUSE WHERE PEACE PARTY OF I 783 WAS HELD close of the Revolutionary War. The house is standing, at present re- modelled for a Rectory, on East Street, the original site. The Chapter has located more graves of Revolutionary soldiers than any other Chapter in the Union, and has spent in the neighborhood of a hundred and fifty dollars in cleaning and straightening headstones and general repairs to graves. On Decoration Day people linger lovingly now in the portions of the cemetery to which the older inhabitants were removed. 172 MRS. lAMES B. CRANE 173 MRS. MARY MESSENGER FLINT THOMPSON " REAL DAUGHTER " This Chapter has had two " Real Daughters " of the Revolution, first, Mrs. Mary Messenger Thompson, of Dalton, second, Mrs. Ann Eliza Prentiss, Pittsfield. Athough as an organization we did nothing for the soldiers in the Spanish \A'ar, yet by individual members of the Chapter contributions that would amount to over two thousand dollars were made, and much time and strength were spent in their behalf. The Chapter has celebrated each year the battle of Lexington by giving prizes for the best essays on Revolutionary subjects to the pupils of our high school. Mrs. Crane personally extended this work to the high school of Dalton. Facsimile copies of the Declaration of Independence have been pre- sented to all the public schools of this citv and Dalton. We have placed a sun dial, the column of white marble with bronze dial, to mark the site of the historic Old Elm of this city. The expense was in the neighbor- hood of two hundred dollars. We have contributed to ob- jects of general interest to all the Chapters ; the D. A.R. building at Washington, D. C. ; the statue of Wash- ington, modeled by Mr. Daniel French, and pre- sented to the city of Paris ; Memorial to Mary Washing- ton ; and many objects of equal interest. The present Regent is Mrs. W. A. Whittlesey. mrs. ann eliza prentiss "real daughter " '74 SUN DIAL •75 Ipru^cnce Mriobt Cbapter, IPeppercU. In response to a call in the local paper to those interested in forming a Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, twenty-one ladies met in a room in the Town House, August 24, 1897, and Miss Mary L. P. Shattuck was chosen to pre- side. Several meetings were held during the fall and winter, resulting in a public meeting June 17, 1898, when Prudence Wright Chapter, D. A. R., number four hun- dred and thirty, with twenty- five members, was recognized as another organization in the old town of Pepperell. The Chapter name was in commemoration of Pru- dence (Cummings) Wright, wife of David Wright, of Pepperell, who, with the neighboring women and friends, by whom she had been appointed their com- mander, intercepted a tory messenger, Leonard Whiting, carrying despatches to the enemy. In his attempt to cross the Nashua River, at " the old ford way," a point now known as Jewetts Bridge, he was made prisoner, searched, and the papers found concealed in his stocking. Owing to the illness and death of Mrs. Brown, State Regent, the Charter was not presented until October 19, 1S9S, making that the Charter day. Miss M. L. P. Shattuck, who had been chosen Chapter Regent, and the other officers were confirmed at the first annual meeting, Miss Shattuck serving very acceptably two years. 176 MRS. RITH NAOMI (BAXTEK) HOBART " KEAI. DAUGHTER " MARY J. BENNETT ' REAL DAUCHTEK'' MRS. M. E. V. TODD '' REAL DAUGHTER" Efficient work has been accomplished in copying inscriptions on all the old gravestones up to the year of 1850. This was a long tedious task as many of the markings were nearly obliterated. The committee, having this work in charge, merits the gratitude of the public for this valuable service. A liberty pole was raised April 19, 190O, on the Common, and two flags, purchased by various money-making entertainments and subscriptions, in part given by interested townspeople outside the Chapter. A code of flag days has been arranged and published in book form, one having been placed in each of the public schools and are on sale at a reasonable price. A full report of each of the three regencies, of two years each, has been printed at the expiration of each term of office. The present Regent is Mrs. Nathaniel Walker Apple- ton. There have been three "Real Daughters," namely, Mrs. Mary Jane Tarbell Ben- nett, Mrs. Ruth Naomi Baxter Hobart, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fletcher Todd, the latter the only surviving one, now nearlv ninety years old. Memorial Day is observed by uniting with the G. A. R., and other patriotic organiza- tions, in decorating graves of Colonial, Revolutionary, and 1812 soldiers , and deceased daughters. During the month of August in each year a held day is appointed and observed by excursions to places of historic interest. The work of the Old Homestead Committee continues from year to year, and much valuable data is being collected and preserved. The same must also be said of the efficient Camera Committee. Money has been raised by various methods, for the needs of the Chapter, — restoring an old unoccupied schoolhouse, the use of which the Town kindly granted for a Chapter Headquarters or Home ; for contribu- tions to Continental Memorial Hall and other objects. The Chapter Home has been furnished and made attractive by mem- bers and friends presenting and loaning old-fashioned furniture, relics, 178 pictures, etc. Meetings are held here from time to time, and during Old Home Week is open for the comfort and entertainment of guests. Two albums have been presented to the Chapter, one for pictures of historic value, the other for postcards. The interest in patriotic work continues, and it is hoped much will be accomplished in the }-ears to come. In the last report we have a total membership of eighty, active members sixty-nine. 179 (JJueciuecban Cbaptcr, Jfall IRivev. - ^ 'Vji mrs. sarah hicks krow.nell "real daughter" The " Real Daughters " are Mrs. Sarah Hicks Brownell of Adamsville, R. I., and Mrs. Priscilla Grinnell of Tiverton, R. I. Regular monthly meetings from October to April have been held, usually well attended. The State Convention was held in Music Hall, October 20, 1S98. Mrs. Daniel Manning, then the Presi- dent-General, D. A. R., was the guest of honor. A tablet has been placed on the front of City Hall, to com- memorate the battle of Fall River, fought May 25, 1778. Aid has been given the families of soldiers and sailors serving in the Spanish War, and by a chain letter Mrs. NCary P. Hartley raised four hundred and hfty dollars towards buying and niaintain- Quequechan Chapter, D. A. R., of Fall River, was organized Nov- ember 9, 1S95, with twenty-four char- ter members, by the State Regent, Mrs. Charles H. Green, of Boston. Its first Regent was Mrs. Mary J. Conant Neill. The charter was pre- sented May 12, 1S96, number 175. The Chapter in 1905 numbers seven- ty-eight members, resignations, trans- fers on account of removal from the city, and death, having taken many from membership. The Regents of the Chapter have been Miss Mary L. Holmes, Mrs. Mary P. Hartley, Mrs. Caroline E. Mackenzie, Mrs. Marion H. T. Read, (who died in office) Mrs. Emily J. T. Coburn, and Mrs. Annie B. Allen. MRS. PRISCILLA CRLXXELL " REAL daughter" i8o " REAL daughter" ing the Massachusetts Hospital Ship, Bay State. Magazines were sent to Guam. Money has been sent l^y the Cliapter and individuals for the Memorial Continental Hall fund, the Lafayette Memorial Association, and the fund for instruction of Cuban Teachers. Several whists have been given to raise money for patriotic work. Wreaths are placed every Memorial Day on the graves of eight soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Several lectures have been given on patriotic subjects. A model of the Frigate Constitution, made from actual measurements by Herbert M. C. Skimes, of Fall River, was pre- sented to the Public Library, ()ue- quechan Chapter furnishing a hand- some glass case with inscription. Several pilgrimages have been made to historic spots. Seventy-eight dol- lars and twenty-five cents was added in December, 1904, to the Continental Hall fund, the proceeds of articles contributed to the Fair held in Boston at that time. Among the treasures of the Chapter are pieces of wood from the old Hancock House, Boston, and the Washington Elm, Cambridge; a brick from the chimney of the Guard House in commission at the time of the battle of Fall River; an old pewter plate; a musket and cartridge box used in the Revo- lutionary War; photographs of Commissions of an officer of the Revolution, one signed by John Hancock ; badges from nearly every Congress since the Society was organized; and reports and papers of interest to the Chapter. On Novem- ber 9, 1905, the tenth anniversary of Quequechan Chapter was cele- brated by a recep- tion to daughters and their friends at the home of the Historian, Mrs. Cornelia Da vol. There was a large gathering present. FOUGHT NEAR THl -c-*s?^- ^ May 25' -17 7 " A SMALL COMPANY wfi3E ATTACKED BY filNE HUNlffft;: 'aW# BRfTISH WHOM THET BRAVELY REPUL! THIS TABLET- IS ERrCTtD BY '' '^ Quequechan Chapter DflUpHTER.S . OF. THE^AMEqtCAN RtVOi oc Fall srvri'. Mass-^cw.-JSTTi Fll-V^ Samuel a^am5 Cbapter, /iDetbuen- Samuel Adams Chapter, D. A. R., of Methuen, was organized in 1901, with thirty-tive charter members. This number has increased until the roll contains one hundred and ten members and it has become necessary to limit the membership. fanny farnham grant "reai, daughter" MRS. JULIA CROFUT "real daughter" Meetings have been held the third Saturday of each month, except in July and August, and the attendance has seldom been less than fifty, and usually largely in e.xcess of that number. At the meetings much business has been transacted, and a literary and musical program carried out. The interest in the aims and purpose of the organization has steadily increased. The December meeting has, for some time, been an open one, celebrating the famous Boston Tea Party. The Chapter has marked with bronze markers the graves of eighty Revolutionary soldiers ; Methuen, having always been a patriotic town, furnished more than her quota of men in those far off and stirring days. Every Memorial Day these graves are decorated with flags by a committee appointed for that purpose. In November 1902, the Chapter entertained the State Convention. In 1903, a highly artistic tablet bearing the insignia of the organization, and suitably inscribed, set in a huge, granite boulder, was erected to the 182 memory of the soldiers of the American Revolution. On June 17, this was dedicated with appropriate exercises. The State Regent, Mrs. Masury, and the Vice-President General, Mrs. Simpson, were guests of the Chapter, and took part in the exercises. The public schools were closed, and the citizens of the town and surrounding places were in attendance, the ceremonies being conducted in the open air. The Chapter took an active part in the recent Continental Hall Bazaar, and contributed one hundred dollars for the Wood Home for Aged People. Of course, in an organization of this kind, there is necessity for mutual in- terest and sympathy. This has always been unfailing. Members who have been ill have been remembered with flowers, plants, and fruit, while for those who have suffered affliction, the sympathetic letter has been quickly for- warded. The Regent, Mrs. L. E. Barnes, has the devoted loyalty of every mem- ber. She has done much for the welfare of the Chapter, and it is largely due to her efforts that it has been so successful. The Chapter has had two " Real Daughters," Fanny Farnham Grant, who was born May 31, 1810, and died June '21, 1903 ; and Mrs. Julia Crofut, born Feb. 12, 1812, and died March 8, 1901. Both of these ladies received a gold spoon from the National Society, D. A. R. 184 Sarab BraMee iFulton (Ibapter, ot /lDet>torC», was organized in November, 1896, and received its Charter the following December. It began with a membership of fifteen, and has steadily increasedTto sixty members at the present time. Each year since organization it has decorated the graves of Revolu- tionary soldiers with fiags and laurel wreaths, in the various cemeteries in Medford. MRS. CATHERINE F. SARCEN T " REAL daughter" Two tablets have been placed in Salem Street Burial Ground — one in memory of Mrs. Sarah ( l^radlee) Fulton, for whom the Chapter was named : the other in honor of New Hampshire soldiers of the Revolution who are buried there. A wooden tablet has been placed on the site of Mrs. Fulton's home during the Revolution. During the Spanish War the Chapter gave generously of time and money for the benefit of enlisted Medford men. Donations have been made to Continental Hall, but for the last four years the chief work of the Chapter has been the preservation of the Royall House, Medford, Stark's Headquarters 185 KOVAl.L IKU SK COKNKK Ol' I'AKLOK IN KOVAl.l. HdUSE 187 from April, 1775, to March, 1776. The house, built before 1690, and recon- structed in 17o'2, was becoming dilapidated, but still was stately, and pre- served many of its best architectural beauties. The most necessary repairs have been made during the occupancy of the Chapter, and progress has been made toward a popular movement to preserve the mansion as a place for exhibition of ancient furniture and relics. One " Real Daughter," Mrs. Catherine Sargent, is a member of the Chapter. On her ninety-hfth birthday the Regent visited her, and she pre- MRS. LUCY ANN REII) " REAL daughter" sented the Chapter with five dollars for Continental Hall, five dollars for Royall House Fund, and a bed quilt, which she had pieced, for the Chapter Fund. The last was sold and realized about ten dollars. The money given she earned by knitting and making quilts. Another " Real Daughter " was Mrs. Lucy Ann Reid, who was born May 5, 1805, and died January 10, 1902. Sarah Bradlee Fulton Chapter has prepared a unique Year Book, which contains many patriotic quotations. Letters were sent out to prominent D. A. R. members, soliciting patriotic sentiments, and the book is valuable for reference. 1 88 Sea Coast Detence Cbapter, l)ine\?av& IHavcn, oro-anized in 1896, with twelve meinbers, now numbers seventy. In 1908, the Chapter was incorporated, and that year purchased a building for its own use. While this building does not date back to Revolutionary times, it is connected with the local history of our village, having been known as the Mayhew Schoolhou se many years ago, and it is over half a century since its doors were closed as a school. Within this building have been placed several hundred an- tique articles, some two hun- dred years old. Since the Chap- ter's organiza- tion over eigh- teen hundred dollars has been raised and expended for the following : placing markers at the graves of soldiers of the Revolution ; placing a head- stone at the grave of one of the heroines; erecting a lib- erty pole on which is placed a tablet in commemoration of the bravery of three girls who destroyed the liberty pole on learning that the British in the harbor were to take it for a mast ; procuring flags, one floats each day from the liberty pole ; and last in purchasing and making needed repairs on the building. The Chapter regrets that it has no picture of tablet or buildins:. The present Regent of the Chapter is Mrs. William M. Randall. Note.— Mrs. Randall passed away in April. 1906. 189 MRS. \V.\I. M. RANDALL, RECENT Submit Clark Cbapter, H). B. 1R., was organized at Easthampton, Mass., December 6, 1895, with seventeen charter members. The first open meeting was held December 17, 1895, at the house of Mrs. George L. Munn, now the State Vice-Regent of Massa- chusetts, when Mrs. Masury presented the Charter to the new Chapter. Submit (Clapp) Clark, for whom this Chapter was named, was the daughter of Major Jonathan Clapp, of the Second Hampshire County Regi- 11 X l'LL12 li ULvULK LlLO IcU LI L U e /,, .vV U' N k\ li' O o. 12. Li J s\. V,'!ii: L:L!i':'r nvxn T.ABLET ON MANH.A.N BRIUGE ment of the Revolutionary Army. Two of her brothers served in the army, likewise her husband, Lieut. Asahel Clark, and their son, Eliakim Clark. Being the daughter, sister, wife, and mother, of Revolutionary soldiers. Submit Clark was deemed eminently worthy of the honor of being the "patron saint " of the Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion which bears her name in this, her native town. The " Daughters " of Submit Clark Chapter have done much, in various ways, to keep alive interest in the early history of our town, and to rind out 190 MRS. SUSAN ANN BRIMHALI. WOOD " REAL DAUGHTER " and record the events of those times, to get the history of the old houses here, and mark spots of historical interest. For some years this Chapter offered prizes to those pupils of our public schools who should write the best essays on any historical event in which our town was interested during the Colonial or Revolutionary period. This served to stimulate the interest in the growing youth of our town in everything relating to the local history of that period. One important part of the work of the Chapter has been the placing of markers on the graves of all Revo- lutionary soldiers buried in the ceme- teries of our town, and now, each Memorial Day, these long-forgotten graves are decorated with laurel wreaths, made and placed there by members of the Chapter. There are eighteen graves thus marked. When, in 1897, our Town Fathers built a new iron bridge over the Man- han River, at a point where that river has been crossed continually since a time before the Revolutionary War, the "daughters" of Submit Clark Chapter placed upon the new bridge a marker, which tells the passing traveller that "This bridge, the sixth at this site, replaces a covered wooden bridge, built in 1888, from the town's share of the French Indemnity of the War of 1S1"2, and a donation by Samuel Williston. The first bridge was erected in 1742. The first permanent settlement in the town was made near this point by Samuel Bartlett, early in the eigh- teenth century. A saw-mill was built on the brook above in 1674." Submit Clark was the sfreat- MRS. EUNICE SMITH BAGG " REAL DAUGHTER " 191 granddaughter of Samuel Bartlett, the early settler mentioned above. Both of her grandmothers were daughters of this Samuel Bartlett. Another historic spot which our Chapter has marked is in our park, where stands the Pulpit Elm, a tree set out over a half century ago to mark the place over which was once the pulpit of the first church building erected by the early settlers of Easthampton. This elm was set out by the second pastor of the First Church, Rev. William Bement, and a friend of his. The shield-shaped marker bears the following inscription: "The Pulpit Elm. On this Spot Stood the Pulpit of the First Meeting-house Built in East- hampton, 1785." The two hundredth anniversary of the Pascommuck Massacre was fit- tingly observed May 24, 1904, by Submit Clark Chapter, whose members have planned to mark the place, where this massacre occurred, with a boulder suitably inscribed. Our Chapter contributed to Continental Hall Bazaar, held in Boston, December, 1904. Among the articles sent was a baby doll with suitable wardrobe and a fine cradle. The doll was christened " Submit Clark." The present membership of the Chapter is thirty-seven. The Chapter has had two " Real Daughters," both of whom have passed away, Mrs. Susan Ann Brimhall Wood, and Mrs. Eunice Smith Bagg, who died at the age of ninety-six. During the ten years since its organization, the Chapter has had four Regents : Miss Minnie Hortense Webster, Mrs. Charles H. Johnson, Mrs. George L. Munn, and Mrs. Caroline E. Pomeroy, the present Regent. 192 Susannab lEurts (Ibapter, ot TilHevmoutb, was organized in January. 1899, with thirteen members. Miss Susan C. Richards was the first Regent, and served two years. In naming this chap- ter, the members decided to honor one of the citizens of Weymouth, con- spicuous during the American Revolution for his ardor, activity, and zeal, and a liberal contributor in money, so bestowed upon it the name of Dr. Cotton Tufts' wife, Susannah Tufts. She was one of eleven children of Major Philemon Warner and Mary Prince ; was born in Gloucester, Mass., March SUSANNA WARNER TUFTS 20, 1745. The Chapter received its charter Oct. 25, 1900, from the State Regent, Miss Sara W. Daggett. Meetings are held regularly the last Mon- day in each month, from September to May inclusive. Membership is now thirty-two. Money has been contributed to the McKinley and Wolcott Memorials, the Spanish War Nurses fund, and to Memorial Continental Hall. The Chapter's special work has been the founding of a Susannah Tufts bed in the Maternity Hospital, of San Juan, Porto Rico ; believing it a duty to give the children of our new possession a good start in life. Each year necessary bedding is sent for its proper maintenance, and occasionally some clothing for the babies. 19: Marren an& prescott Cbapter, Boston. Boston branch of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed December 19, 1S91, at 140 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, at the invitation of Miss Rebecca Warren Brown, who had been previously elected, in Washington, Honorary Regent of Massachusetts. Seventeen ladies were present. Mrs. Samuel Eliot was elected State Regent. Later, Mrs. Henry F. Quincy was elected Honorary Regent, the Constitu- tion of the National Society requiring one State Regent and two Honorary Regents in Massachusetts. At the second meeting, March '2S, 1S92, Miss Annie C. Warren was elected Chapter Regent of Boston. In May, 1892, the following ofificers were appointed by Miss R. W. Brown, as Honorary Regent: Treasurer, Mrs. F. P. Sprague ; Secretary, Mrs. Joseph E. Davis; Registrar, Miss Anna Shaw. On November 8, 1893, Miss Warren resigned her position as Chapter Regent, and Mrs. Samuel Eliot was elected to fill the vacancy, and has held the position ever since. The ofifice of State Regent having been left vacant by the appointment of Mrs. Eliot as Chapter Regent, Mrs. Charles M. Green was elected to that position, and held it until November 1, 1895, when she resigned on account of ill health. It was during Mrs. Green's term of service that the first State Conference was held, in the Old South Meeting House, Boston, September 25, 1895, and was most enjoyable. The first annual meeting of the Chapter was held November 9, 1892, and since then meetings have been held every month from November till April. The title of " Warren and Prescott Chapter" was given to the Boston Branch of the National Society, the title being a most appropriate one, as among its members were numbered many of the descendants of General Joseph Warren, Dr. John Warren, and Colonel William Prescott. The Chapter has also included descendants of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams, James Otis, Jonathan Trumbull, Jonathan Pxlwards, Paul Revere, Generals John and Jedediah Huntington, Artemas Ward, William Palfrey, and Benjamin Lincoln, Colonels Timothy Bigelow, Jonathan Glover, John Brinckerhoff, Ebenezer Moseley, Seth Pope, Jonathan Buck, Joseph Vose, David Cobb, and Commander Samuel Nicholson. The Chapter has two "Own Daughters," Lucy Barstow, daughter of Nathaniel Pope and wife of Roland Fish, whose father was engaged in the first naval action of the Revolution, as Commander of the " Success," which recaptured two provincial vessels from the British sloop of War, " Falcon," in Buzzards Bay, May 14, 1775; and Angeline, daughter of John Spering, and wife, first, of Allen Smith, and second, of Elisha Martin Hess, whose 194 MRS. ELISHA M. HESS " REAL daughter" father fought through the war, and was the last survivor of the old " Pennsylvania Line." Among the deceased members, whose names are held in affectionate remembrance, are, Mrs. George Loring Austin, Mrs. William Crane, Mrs. Charles I). Curtis, Mrs. D. C. Davis, Mrs. Elisha S. Converse, Mrs. Roland Fish, Mrs. Thomas B. Frothingham, Mrs. Benjamin .Stow Farnsworth, Miss Mary Goddard Fuller, Mrs. Curtis Guild, Mrs. Frederick W.Groby, Mrs. George Hall, Mrs. Alfred Hemenway, Mrs. Elisha Martin Hess, Mrs. Au- gustus Lowell, Mrs. Charles O'Neil, Mrs. George Langdon Pratt, Mrs. Charles H. Parker, and Mrs. George W. Waters. Papers have been read, and addresses made, before the Chapter, by Hon. Samuel Eliot, and many other prominent men and women. Many of these were illustrated by music, the stereopticon, photographs, etc. Reports of the Continental and other Congresses have been read by Mrs. Charles E. Grinnell, Mrs. William F. Humphrey, Miss Helen Tinkham, Miss Grace G. Hiler, etc. Letters have been read and shown from Martha Washington, John and Abigail Adams, Major Os- good, General Artemas Ward, Paul Revere, Hannah Winthrop, John Hancock, and the Warren Family, all belonging to members, and many to the descendants of those, by, or to whom they were written. The Chapter has also had the privilege of inspecting the splendid collection of autographs of Curtis Guild, Esq. On April 19, 1900, it was invited by Miss Louise Bigelow to celebrate the one hundred and twenty-fifth anni- versary of the Battle of Lexington at her home in Concord, and there was a large attendance. 195 mrs. roland i-ish "real daughter" Among the objects to which the Chapter has officially contributed are the Mount Vernon Library, Continental Hall, the Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington, the Wolcott Memorial Fund, the Maternity Hospital at Porto Rico, the D. A. R. Bazaar, and the Paul Revere House ; beside which, large sums have been contributed to these and other objects by individual members. The Chapter has published, in 1899, a Lineage Book of its members, and a pamphlet supplement to this in 190L Note. — Mrs. Samuel Eliot (Emily Marshall Otis) died very suddenly on March 6, 1906. She had the distinction of standing as the highest officer in the society of Daughters of the American Revolution in this State, being Honorary Vice-President General of the National Society. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her. "She came of noble ancestry, and nobly did she honor that ancestry." Only for a season Our partings are, Nor shall we wait in vain Until we meet again."' 196 TimatertoNvn Cbapter, ID. B. 1R., was organized January 10, 1898, by Mrs. Alice M. Silsbee, with a charter membership of twenty-seven, the number of members being limited to fifty. Some have dropped out and some have died, but new members have been added, so that at the present time there are forty-one. The Charter was presented in 1901 by Miss Helen M. Winslow, the State Regent at that time. The Chapter has one " Real Daughter," Mrs. Susan Wyeth Sawin Nash, who is an hon- orary member of the Chapter. The regular meet- ings of the Chapter are held on the fourth Monday of every month, from October to March. The annual meeting is held the first Monday in May. Since its organi- zation, the Chapter has had four Regents, Mrs. Alice M. Silsbee, who served two years; Miss M. Caroline Wilson, who resigned at the expiration of a month, and was succeeded by Mrs. Bennett F. Davenport, who held the ofiice for three years; and the present Regent, Mrs. Herbert E. Davidson, who is serving her third year. In July, 1898, the Chapter sent clothing and other articles for the soldiers during the Spanish War, and was active in forming a branch of the Volunteer Aid Association. From the funds raised by the Chapter, gifts have been made in aid of Memorial Continental Hall; the public schools of Galveston, Texas; the Art Fund of the public schools of Watertown ; the restoration of the Royall House at Medford ; the Roger Wolcott Memorial Fund ; the Watertown Drinking Fountain Fund; and Isaac Patten Post, G. A. R. The Historical Society of Watertown, a much older organization, had already marked the many historic sites of the town before the Chapter was organized. Watertown, as the meeting place of the Continental Congress, was filled with many stirring events during the early days of the Revolution. The history of the Chapter is replete with many interesting and instruc- tive gatherings. Its members have contributed many historical and genea- logical papers, and have been active and alive to their duties, with the result, that, although comparatively small in numbers, it has had large influence and usefulness in the community. 197 MRS. SARAH COOLIDGE DAVIDSON, RKliENT MRS. NELLIE RICE FISKE REGENT Mav?«i^e Inn Cbaptcr. Mrs. Nellie Rice Fiske was appointed Regent of the Wayside Inn Chapter, of Sudbury and Wayland, by Mrs. Charles H. Masury, State Regent, and received her commission from Washington, D. C, September 3, 1904. Thirty application papers were soon sent to Washington, and twenty-six were accepted and returned immediately. Eleven have since joined, making a total membership of thirty-seven, with one honorary mem- ber. This Chapter was formally organized in the old P'irst Parish (Unitar- ian) Church, Wayland, on Thursday, December 29, 1904, by Mrs. Masury. WAYSIDE INN A social and reception to the State Regent, with refreshments, closed the afternoon. The first regular meeting was held on January 31, and it was voted to hold meetings the first Saturday of each month, from April to December, inclusive. Mrs. Nellie Rice Fiske and Miss Julia M. Nutt were chosen to represent the Chapter at the Continental Congress. This Chapter was presented with its Charter on Saturday, June 3, 1905, in the old First Parish Church, Wayland. The exercises opened by sing- ing of " America," Mrs. L. B. Hatch, State Chaplain, offered prayer, and 199 Mrs. Alvin R. Bailey, State Historian, spoke in behalf of the C. A. R. Society. An address, full of patriotism, was given by Charles Q. Tirrell, M. C, who was followed by Rev. Ida C Hultin, of the First Parish, Sud- bury. Mrs. Masury then presented the Charter, which was received by Mrs. Fiske. Large delegations were present from thirteen chapters, beside Post 63, G. A. R., Woman's Relief Corps, and Sons of Veterans. Through the courtesy of Mr. Charles E. Damon, S. A. R., we were presented with a very old etching of our " Patron Saint," which is quite valuable, also a gavel of historic wood, from Mrs. Sylvio M. Gozzaldi, Cambridge. Mrs. Fiske presented a gavel, made from a piece of the wood which was used in the house of her ancestor, Edmund Rice, who built one of the first houses in Sudbury previous to 1650, also a copy of " Memorial of Framingham's Bi-Centennial." During the year ten regular meetings have been held. The programs have included local history, music, and sketches of our kinsfolk. We held one open meeting, which the public were invited to attend, and have had one Field Day, visiting various historic places for which Sudbury is famous, each place being sketched by a member. This Chapter has a large number of grand-daughters of the Revolution. Another interesting feature is three generations in one family, all charter members, Mrs. Horatio Hunt, her daughter, Mrs. Sanders, and three grand-daughters. mm: (Siuequecban Cbapter admitted a third " Real Daughter " Mrs. Amy Boss Eveleth, to its ranks, in March, 1906. She was born in Scituate, R. I., June 2, 1816. Her picture appears in the Chapter sketch. Httleboro Chapter has recently admitted to membership a "Real Daughter," Miss Augusta Danforth, who was born in Norton, March '22, 1S41. Her father, Thomas Danforth, was eighty years old, when he married his third wife, Mary Anna Perkins, mother of Miss Augusta Danforth. This makes one hundred and four " Real Daughters " in the State, thirty-three of whom are living. DEC 3; i-- Ap '09 Qt i 4m^ricaii Revolution