?fl^ ^yn Class H 5. O 2_. PUESICXTKI) UV ^}'7^'yv' ATLANTA CHAPTER Daughters of tke American Revolution APRIL 15, 1891 to APRIL 15, ic,2i E . . .. (Eommtttrp MRS. JOSEPH M. HIGH, Chairman MRS. EDWIN CRANE MRS. JOHN MURRELL MRS. JOSEPH H. MORGAN MRS. HOWARD McCALL MRS. ELI THOMAS Atlanta S. A. 1. (El^aptrr IHoitsf of Oiporyta (Members of Atlanta Chapter.) VICE-PRESIDENTS GENERAL. Mrs. Lacien Cocke (formerly Mrs. Hugh Hagan). Mrs. Albert H. Cox. Madam Proschaska (formerly Mrs. William Dickson). Mrs. Hoke Smith. Mrs. I. Y. Sage. Mrs. Robert Emory Park. Mrs. William Lawson Peel. Mrs. Sheppard W. Foster. STATE REGENTS. Mrs. Harry Jackson, 1892. Mrs. Porter King, 1898. Mrs. Ira Yale Sage, 1903-1904. Mrs. Sheppard W. Foster, 1912-1914. Mrs. Howard H. McCall, 1916-1918. HONORARY STATE REGENTS. Mrs. Martha Ben-ien Duncan. Miss Jvmia McKinley. Mrs. William Lawson Peel. Mrs. Howard H. McCall. Mrs. Sheppard W. Foster. (§nt U^grntfi Mis. Henry Jackson — A charming, vivacious Southern woman! De- voted to her many friends. A prominent Presbyterian. Mrs. William M. Dickson — A great traveler, public spirited, a great social leader. Mrs. F. H. Orme — Gentle, refined, and sweet. Always devoted to the D. A. R. Mrs. Porter King — Splendid mind, highly cultured and of majestic bearing. Mrs. Jane Byers — Jolly, good natured and lovable. An educator of prominence. Mrs. Mary L. Raoul — Broad-minded and of great executive ability. Mrs. John M. Slaton — Amiable, tactful, queenly, aristocratic. Mis. Frances E. Block — An Episcopalian, an acknowledged critic, a Colonial Dame of note. Mrs. Ira Y. Sage — A charming personality, ethereal, gentle, refined. Mrs. A. McD. Wilson — A good speaker, energetic, ambitious. The hon- ored head of the "Uncle Remus Association." Mrs. W. D. Ellis — A sweet, old-fashioned woman, whose light shone brightest in her home. Mrs. Thomas H. Morgan — Quiet, unassuming, unselfish, devoting her life to others. Mrs. S. W. Foster — Liberal, magnetic, dramatic, forceful, most influ- ential in the National Society, D. A. R., where she has served for many years as Vice-President General. Mi's. Joseph H. Morgan — Fifty-two years of public service! Founder of the "Pioneers" and organizer of the "Ladies' Memorial Asso- ciation," and other patriotic work. Our beloved "Mother Re- gent." Mrs. Sam D. Jones — A Virginian honored as the head of Atlanta's most dear organization, "The War Mothers." Mrs. James O. Wynn — Artistic, beautiful, tactful, admired by all. Mrs. J. M. High — Just and generous. Organizer of the "Georgia So- ciety Colonial Daughters" and the "Georgia Chapter Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America." Mrs. Bates Block — Modest and retiring. A model home-maker and housekeeper. Mts. Charles Rice — I'articularly gifted as a speaker. Of unbounded energy. Always zealous for the advancement of the D. A. R. Mrs. David Woodward — Of New England ancestry, petite, of winsome charming manners. Mrs. E. R. Kirk — Also a New England woman of the highest type. Strictly conscientious and a model housekeeper. 6 Miatorg nf Atlanta QII|aptpr Saugl|t^r0 nf Am^riratt S^uoluttnn The National Society, D. A. R., was organized in Washington, D. C, Oct. 11, 1890, with eighteen members. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, President General. The first chapter organized was the Chicago Chapter, March 20, 1891. The Atlanta Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized on April 15, 1891. Mrs. Henry R. Jackson was elected Regent. The historic pre-eminence of the Atlanta Chapter as the second Chapter in the National Society, as well as the first in Georgia, war- rants some mention of those who took part in its organization. Mrs. Martha Berrien Duncan, of Atlanta, had been appointed "Honorary Regent for Georgia,'' and had been requested to organize a Chapter. At the request of Mrs. Duncan and Miss Junia McKinley, the fol- lowing ladies met at the home of Mrs. Duncan: Mrs. Henry Jackson, Mrs. Hoke Smith, Mrs. McKinley Bussey, Miss Sarah Francis Grant (now Mrs. John M. Slaton), Mrs. Samuel Scott, Mrs. Porter King, Mrs. Jane L. Byers, Mrs. Robert E. Brown, Mrs. Hugh Hagan, Mrs. Wil- liam Lawson Peel, all of whom, with Mrs. Duncan and Miss McKinley, our organizing Regents, constitute the charter members. The Chapter was fortunate in securing Mrs. Jackson for the first Regent, and the work in Atlanta progressed quickly under her leader- ship, and when Mrs. Salas resigned her office as state Regent in 1892, Mrs. Jackson was elected to this high office. Miss Junia McKinley was elected secretary and rendered gi-eat service as a genealogist and aided many Daughters in establishing their eligibility for membership in the Society. Other early members were Mrs. F. H. Orme, Mrs. Francis Block, Mrs. Wm. M. Dickson, Mrs. Albert Cox, Mrs. H. M. Patty, Mrs. A. J. Orme, Mrs. J. G. Scrutchin, Miss Aurelia Roach, Miss Nena Mitchell, Mrs. Alex Hopkins, Mrs. Reed Boylston, Mrs. John B. Gordon, Mrs. Frances Gordon Smith and Mrs. W. M. Leyden. The first member of the Atlanta Chapter to hold the office of Vice- President General was Mrs. Hugh Hagan (now Mrs. Lucien Cocke). Mrs. William M. Dickson served as Regent twice, 1892 and 1894- 1895. It was principally through her efforts that Mr. George W. Col- lier donated the lot on which our present Chapter House stands. Dur- ing 1892 only historical and social work was accomplished; 1894, the Chapter found it necessary to aid in the social affairs of the Exposi- tion. The Woman's Department of the Exposition, on the suggestion of Mrs. W. L. Peel, invited the Colonial Dames and Daughters of the Ameiican Revolution to visit Atlanta. Daily sessions were held in the Women's Building. Brilliant receptions were given at Concordia Hall, Kimball House — a theater party at the Grand, filling the boxes and lower floor, also luncheons at the Virginia Tea Room. These so- cial affairs given by the Atlanta Chapter have never been surpassed by any entertainments of Atlanta Daughters. Mrs. Frank Orme held the office of Regent in 1893, serving one year. There was much enthusiasm and many additions to the mem- bership. Our first meetings were held at private homes, but as we grew, we were invited to meet at the State Capitol by Captain Mil- ledge, the Librarian. He was always an interested friend of our or- ganization and was himself a son of the Revolution. We became interested in the study of American History, our an- cestry, and in all that went to make up our great republic. One of the most interesting enterprises which our Chapter under- took, was to raise a sum of money for patriotic purposes. This was a Colonial Ball. Mrs. William Lawson Peel, chairman, was at that time a member of our Chapter. She managed it with her usual cleverness and it was most successful. Mr. Paul Jones personated Gen. George Washington. Mrs. Cocke, now of Virginia, formerly Mrs. Sallie John- son Hagan, personated Mrs. Washington. The military contingent from Ft. McPherson lent their presence to the occasion, which added much to its brilliancy. The ball opened with a grand march, the minuet was danced. About two hundred dollars was realized, which was devoted to patriotic pur- poses. At our next meeting, Mrs. Joseph Morgan offered a resolution that all moneys hereafter made by our Chapter should be held for the pur- pose of providing a Chapter House. The resolution was received and passed with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Morgan was appointed Chairman of the Building Committee, an office which she most successfully filled. She worked so ably on that line that we now have our present home of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Frank Orme, Mrs. I. Y. Sage, Mrs. Joseph H. Morgan were appointed to attend to the details of a reception at Mrs. Dickson's home. To this reception, given in honor of Governor Greenhalge and staff, were invited the Governor and staff of Pennsylvania, Governor and staff of New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and many other dis- tinguished visitors in Atlanta. On December, 1895, came the news, "Hon. William Levering will arrive to present the Massachusetts Building to the Atlanta Chapter." This gift gave the Chapter much prominence throughout the country, also interesting our own citizen, Mr. George Washington Collier, who donated the lot on which our new Chapter House stands on Piedmont Avenue. In connection with the gift of Craigie House, many other gifts were added. Library Exposition Committee, Mrs. Porter King Chair- man, gave all the books written by women; the Cooking School De- partment, Mi's. A. V. Gude, all the chairs (these were sold and added to the building fund); Virginia committee, book cases and memorial plates. Miss Longfellow gave her father's chair and many small and attractive gifts were given from other state exhibits. In 1896 Mrs. Dickson was elected Vice-President General. Mrs. Porter King, a charter member, was elected Regent in 1895, serving two years. The great Exposition had closed two months be- fore, and in order to interest the women in this organization, Mrs. King prepared a course of study on Revolutionary History, principally on Georgia. It was not long before our attendance increased. Much pleasure and profit resulted, and a number of fine papers were read before the Chapter at various times. The course was continued through the Regency of Mrs. Byers. Another matter requiring immediate attention was the classifying, shelving and properly protecting our library. The three hundred vol- u)vies, many of them autograph copies, had been given Mrs. King by different publishers and authors. In this way "Craigie House'' be- came the home of the nucleus of a growing, as well as a circulating libiary. Other gifts Mrs. King was able to make to the Chapter were the two placques of historic Boston, which had been given her by a member of the Massachusetts delegation. The heaviest work undertaken at this time was the carrying through the D. A. R. edition of the Journal, which had before been contracted for — $250.00 realized from the undertaking enabled us to buy and move one of the smaller Exposition buildings to our grounds and equip it for a caretaker's home; also to properly repair and meet the expense of the upkeep of the Chapter House. As Regent and as a member of the jury of award of the Nashville Exposition, Mrs. King attended officially the large D. A. R. Congress held in that city. Mrs. King was elected State Regent in 1896. Largely through her influence "Meadow Garden," the home of Governor Walton in Au- gusta, was purchased by the National Society. Mrs. Jane L. Byers, one of the best and most beloved educators of Georgia, served as Regent for the year 1897. At this time the Confederate Reunion was held in Atlanta, attended by Miss Winnie Davis, the Daughter of the Confederacy. The Chap- ter, Miss Junia McKinley, chairman, entertained the veterans at luncheon for three days. Miss Junia McKinley and Mrs. E. H. Barnes did splendid work at the Fort McPherson hospital during the Spanish-American War. Mrs. William Greene Raoul was elected to the Regency of the At- lanta Chapter, D. A. R., in January, 1899, and it was at this meeting that a request from the National Association was read, asking our Chapter to contribute to the statue of LaFayette in Paris. A resolu- tion was passed granting this expenditure, and since that time the Americians in Paris have joined with the French in decorating the statue. At this time on motion of Mrs. Peel a resolution was passed to copy the Revolutionary records. The first conference of the Georgia So- ciety was held at Craigie House on May 24, 1899. Receptions were given by Mrs. William Green Raoul, Mrs. John M. Slaton and Mrs. Helen Reed, Regent of the Piedmont Continental Chapter. The ques- tion of moving Craigie House to Piedmont Avenue was discussed but nothing done. On account of leaving Atlanta for New York, Mrs. Raoul resigned the Regency, after serving a few months. Mrs. John M. Slaton was elected Regent in 1899. A class to study Georgia history was organized with Mrs. Jane L. Byers, chairman. Resolutions of appreciation were passed by the Chapter for the work of Mrs. William Lawson Peel, who had secured the records of 7,000 Revolutionary soldiers from the hidden archives of Georgia. Upon motion of Mrs. Joseph Morgan, the custom was established to appoint a standing committee to commemorate in the chapter all his- torical days of Georgia, as well as the twenty-second of February. The Fourth of July was first celebrated here in 1900, Miss Vir- ginia Hardin, chairman. In September a program of historical study was arranged, Miss Lida Field, chairman. Books and magazines were collected during this and succeeding months and sent to American soldiers in the Philippines, under the chairmanship of Mrs. C. H. Hill. In September plans were made for the second State Conference to be held in Atlanta — the three other chapters being requested to form committees to co-operate. On the eighth of October (1900) the names of Revolutionary sol- diers, and other historical records, which had been procured through Mrs. Peel, at the expense of the Atlanta and Piedmont Continental Chapters, were formally presented to the State at the Executive Mansion. A Twentieth Century Festival was suggested by Mrs. William M. Dickson. It was decided that the four chapters of Atlanta should co- operate in this entertainment, the proceeds of which were to be ap- plied as follows. One-half to Continental Hall, one-fourth to Ogle- thorpe Monument ,and one-fourth to be retained by local chapters for other patriotic purposes. An admission fee was charged and the Fes- tival continued for several days with some special feature for each evening. The most interesting of these was a series of "Living Pic- tures" produced under the direction of Mrs. John B. Roberts. During part of the winter the "Symphony Club" kindly extended the use of its hall to the Atlanta Chapter for meetings. In 1901 Mrs. Frances E. Block was elected Regent. Desiring to follow the plans outlined by the State Regent, Mrs. R. E. Park, a year book was published by the Chapter. All the members took part in the discussions of papers read, adding interest and pleasvire to the work thus begun. On accovmt of illness in her family, Mrs. Block was un- able to continue her work. Mrs. Ira Yale Sage was elected Regent in 1902, serving two years. The Chapter then numbered 177 members. Patriotic days were ob- served. Mrs. Samuel Scott wrote a complete history of the Chapter, which was published in the Amei'ican Monthly. Five historical pic- tures were presented by Miss Sallie Eugenia Brown to Craigie House. Donations were made to Continental Hall, Meadow Garden, Mc- Kinley Monument and rebuilding Confederate Veterans' Home. A lunchean was given by the four Chapters in Atlanta in honor of tho delegates attending the meeting of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. A. McD. Wilson was elected Regent in 1908. At her sugges- tion, membership papers were bound in book form in two volumes. Upon motion of Mrs. Edward H. Barnes, a medal was presented to the graduating class of the Girls" High School. This was presented by Mrs. W. P. Patillo. A motion of Mrs. Julius L. Brown to commence a building fund was carried. $230.00 was collected during the Regency of Mrs. Wilson for this fund. Mrs. Alice D. Chandler, one of our beloved members, a splendid educator and president of Washington Seminary, presented a scholar- ship in the Seminary to the Chapter. In recognition of this, a motion was passed that a gold medal should be given annually to the Sem- inary. On April 15th, 1903, Mrs. Julius Brown called attention to the lot given to the Chapter by Mr. George W. Collier. Mrs. W. D. Ellis was appointed chairman for further investigation. Mrs. W. D. Ellis was elected Regent in 1905, serving one year and refusing re-election. The principal event during her term of office was the finding of the deed to the lot on which Craigie House now stands, which was given the Chapter through Mrs. William Dickson by Mr. G. W. Collier. The legal paper, an accurate account of the lot, written by Judge W. D. Ellis, is now in the archives at the State Cap- itol. Mrs. Thomas H. Morgan was elected Regent in 1906-1907. During 10 the Regency of Mrs. Morgan, fifty dollars was given toward erecting a column in Continental Hall. Mrs. A. J. Smith was chairman of the building fund. "The Song of the Revolution," written by Dr. Francis Orme, was adopted by the Fifteenth Continental Congress as one of the national songs. Amount raised during the year $425.69, which added to amount previously set aside, was $919.42 for building fund. The five Chapters together gave a Colonial Ball at the Kimball House and realized $170.00 for the erection of the Georgia column in Continental Memorial Hall. During the visit of the Vice-President and Mrs. Fairbanks, a de- lightful reception was given at the Piedmont Driving Club. Through many entertainments the building fund was increased. The medal to Washington Seminary was presented by Mrs. E. P. McDowell Woltt", chairman. In 1907 the Georgia D. A. R. were saddened by the death of Miss Junia McKinley, organizer of Atlanta Chapter. A ci'editable display of relics was sent to the Jamestown Expo- sition. The Chapter attended the unveiling of the General John B. Gordon statue at the State Capitol grounds. At this time the total sum for Craigie House was $919.42. Mrs. S. W. Foster was elected Regent 1908-1909. During these years, the most important object was devising ways and means for building Craigie House. It was intended at this time to build the new Chapter House, a replica of Craigie House, Longfellow's home at Cambridge, Mass. $1,020.24 was turned over by Mrs. Thomas Morgan, the accumulation since 1903. In 1908 this funcl was increased through vaiious entertainments to $2,030.97. During 1909 our old Craigie House in Piedmont Park was sold for $400.00, Mrs. F. S. Whiteside, chairman. Mr. and Mrs. George Hope were also largely instrumental in the sale of the propertv. The total for building fund in 1909 was $3,167.64. Contributions were made annually to Martha Berry School and Continental Hall. The membership of the Chapter was greatly in- creased through the executive ability of the Regent. The meetings for the two years were held at her home. Later Mrs. Foster also served as State Regent and Vice-President General of the National Society. Mrs. Joseph Morgan was elected Regent in 1910 and 1911. Circu- lai letters were issued setting forth the work to be done, appointing committees and requesting each member to write a short sketch on some incident in Georgia history. Much praise has been given Miss Katherine B. Massey on her paper, "Naming the Counties of Georgia," published in full in National Conference Report, 1911, and which ap- pears in this book. Owing to increasing membership, a chapter house became the urgent wish of the members. Mr. Henry Collier and Capt. Thomas Donaldson, in charge of state, county and city work, gave valuable aid in gi'ading the lot. Mr. Sam Venable donated the corner stone. November, 1910, the Chapter was complimented by its Regent being asked to respond to addresses of welcome at the State Conference held in Savannah. December, 1910, the cornerstone was laid with the impressive ceremony of the Masons. Several state and ex-state D. A. R. officials were present. Owing to financial condition, our contractor was forced to turn over to the Chapter an unfinished building. This placed the building com- 11 "CRAIGIE HOUSE" Erected by the State of Massachusetts for the Cotton States Exposition, 1895. Afterwards presented to the Atlanta Chapter, D. A. R. inittee in a serious dilemma. Too much appreciation cannot be given to Capt. George M. Hope, Judge J. N. Bateman and Major Joseph H. Morgan for the timely aid of money and work given to the Chapter. Mrs. S. W. Foster gave the Memorial Window to Mrs. Martha Ber- rien Duncan and Miss Junia McKinley. Mrs. Eula Griffin and Mrs. Georgia McMichael placed memorial windows to their ancestors. On June 14, 1911, the new Chapter House was opened. June, 1911, the first event taking place in the Chapter House, was the attendance of the Washington Seminary Girls, vv-ho read their es- says on the "Women of the Revolution." July 4th, 1911, a religious and patriotic service was held at St. Phillip's Cathedral, Bishop C. K. Nelson presiding. October 10th, llth and 12th, Mrs. Matthews T. Scott, President General, the guest of the Chapter, came to take part in unveiling the Peace Monument erected in Piedmont Park by the Gate City Guards of Atlanta. The Chapter entertained the visiting soldiers from the North and South who were present for the unveiling of the Peace Monument. Mrs. Samuel D. Jones was elected Regent in 1912. Through her efforts, the membership was increased by 133 members — 34 of whom were life members. The portrait of Mrs. Jane L. Byers, former Regent, was presented by her son, Mr. Tony Byers. On Flower day, the first to be celebrated, the brass eagle knocker presented bv Mrs. William Lawson Peel, Vice-President General, was placed on the Chapter House door. Mrs. E. P. McDowell Woolf 12 planted ivy from General Lee's grave, and Mrs. E. L. Connally planted Japanese bamboo. The Daughters of the Confederacy held their meetings for two months at the Chapter House. One more bound volume of papers was added. The piano was bought through Mrs. John B. Roberts, chairman. Gas lieaters were installed. Gifts were made to Berry School, Meadow Garden, Mary Hammond Washington bust, Emily Hendree Park Me- morial and Continental Hall, and $628.21 was paid on the debt of the Chapter House. All special days were observed. Mrs. James O. Wynn was elected Regent in 1913. The liquidation of the debt on the Chapter House was the main work of the Chapter during the year. Entertainments were given and arranged by Mrs. John B. Roberts, Mrs. John M. Slaton, Mrs. E. D. Kennedy, Mrs". A. A. Little, Miss Nellie Bowen and Mrs. Charles Rice, chairman. Five copies of the Revolutionary Reader, compiled by Mrs. S. W. Foster, former Regent, wei'e presented to schools. $518.25 was raised during tho year and the last payment of $415.20 was paid on the Chapter House. As the World War had begun in 1914, the D. A. R. responded to the call for the relief of the war sufferers. Forty-eight garments made of Georgia-made cloth were sent to Belgian children. Two hun- dred books and two book cases were given to the Girls' Night School, Mrs. Howard McCall, chairman. The medal was given to Washington Seminary and the scholarship at this school filled. Improvement and repairs to Chapter House amounted to $81.50. Donations were made to all D. A .R. objects. A fund of $107.13 was raised by Mrs. John B. Roberts and Mrs. John M. Slaton, chairman. (This money was used during the regency of Mrs. Charles Rice for RcmI Cross work.) Mrs. Joseph M. High was elected Regent in 1915. It was decided to remodel the interior of the Chapter House at a cost of $5()5.f){). Later Mrs. High gave a new roof which was much appreciated. All meetings of the Executive Board and the "birthday party" were he^d at the home of the Regent. A Colonial Tea was given at the Chapter House, many wearing colonial costumes. A Greek play was given at "Wingfield,"' the beautiful country place of Mrs. John M. Slaton. At the intersection of Peachtree and Fifteenth Streets is the foun- tain designed by Mr. W. T. Downing, given "In honor of the Atlanta Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.'' The bronze tablet a!>o bears the name of the organizing Regents, Mis. Martha Berrien Duncan and Miss Junia McKinley. At the unveiling. Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, of Oglethorpe University, made an eloquent address, and Mr. Armistead, Mayor pro tem., accepted it for the City of Atlanta, both of them expressing great appreciation for the donor, Mrs. High. Mrs. High suggested that a brief history of the Chapter with the lineage of all members be published. This met with the approval of the members and the work was completed and ready to be turned over for publication. At this time, however, it seemed a vital need that every available dollar be given to "war relief or "Red Cross" work, so we delayed the printing of the book "until a moi'e convenient sea son." For various purposes over twelve hundred dollars was given during the year. Mrs. High declined re-election. Mrs. E. Bates Block was elected Regent in 191G. This report covers six months active regency of Mrs. E. Bates Block and six months of the administration of the Vice-Regent, Mrs. Charles F. Rice, a be- 13 reavement in the family of Mrs. Block requiring' her resignation. The twenty-fifth birthday of the Chapter was celebrated at the home of the Regent with a reception. Mrs. S. W. Foster, Vice-President General U. S. D. A. R., presented the Chapter a handsome bronze tablet from the U. S. battleship Maine. Mrs. E. P. McDowell Wolll" presented the D. A. R. medal for essays to the Georgia Tech School and the Regent presented a pin to the English Avenue school. Benefits were given for the Lineage Book; readings by "Betsy Hamilton" and Mrs. Merrill Hutchinson. Donations were made to Martha Berry School, Mineral Bluff School and Meadow Garden. Mrs. Block resigned in November and was succeeded by Mrs. Charles F. Rice, First Vice Regent. Mrs. Charles F. Rice was elected Regent in 1917. The two years regency covered a period unequaled in history because war was de- clared April G, 1917. Presentation of the flag February 18th to Boy Scouts was the first off"icial act, then the Regent's receptions, Wash- ington's Birthday and the Chapter's 26th Anniversary. America's Creed, Allegiance Pledge and D. A. R. ritual were in- augurated. On May 22nd was organized the first Red Cross Auxiliary in Atlanta, and the Chapter House was tendered President Wilson for war work. Members were a unit Red Cross and gave two hundred thousand working hours. By invitation Joseph Habersham and Pied- mont Continental Chapters did Red Cross work at our Chapter house. We met all National, State and local obligations, sponsoring five camps. Mrs. Gordon Smith, Miss Isoline Campbell, Miss Mary Brown and Miss Essie Roberts served overseas. Patriotism in Facts and Figures. 109 volunteer sons, brothers, husbands. Service flag vmveiled on Flag Day. Supported seven French orphans. February 3rd, presented for the Chapter, Georgia flag, to 82nd Di- vision, Camp Gordon. February 9th, reception to 300 soldiers, National League head- quarters. February 24th, first Sunday service held at Chapter House. March 8th, reception to off'icers' wives and soldiers' parents. March 22nd, day of fasting and prayer. March 27th, open house, 325th Regiment, and April 1st, 32()th Reg- iment, S2nd Division. April 16th, dances complimenting soldiers. Liberal contributions to war drives. 2,500 soldier house guests, 1,000 convalescents taken automobiling, and 16 dances given. Articles contributed, Red Cross — 7,795; aviation vests, 38. Surgical dressings, 40,000. Influenza masks, 40,000. Gifts valuation — Camp Gordon and Ft. McPherson, through chair- man $2,000 each, and articles contributed, 48,913. 9 war pictures donated to Continental Hall "photographic history." State — Ambulance — France, $150.00. Crawford Long Memorial Bed, France, $40.00. Full quota National Society Liberty Bond, $408.00. War work has been printed, framed and placed in Chapter House, also portraits of leaders in World War donated by Regent. 14 Participated in Red Cross, Memorial, French Independence, Regis- tration parades. 9 scholarships, $1,202.50, two medals, 8 flags presented. Mrs. S. W. Foster, Vice-President General, gave illustrated lecture, "Memorial Continental Hall." Celebrated: Red Cross Day — February 15th, Atlanta Woman's Motor Corps guest. Italy Day — May 23rd was an open air celebration. French Independence Day — ^July 14th. LaFayette Birthday — September 6th. Columbus Day — October 12th. First Victory Celebration in Georgia occurred November 12th at the Chapter House. The following chairmen assisted the Regent in war work: Chair- men of Board of Management were Mrs. John M. Slaton, 1917, Mrs. David Woodward, 1918; war relief, Mrs. S. W. Foster, 1917, Mrs. Bun Wylie, 1918; Fort McPherson, Mrs. Edward H. Barnes; Camp Gordon, Mrs. Bun Wylie; Red Cross, Mrs. William Hurd Hillyer, 1917, Mrs. I. O. Walker, 1918; aviators' vests, Mrs. .John B. Roberts; education, Mrs. S. W. Foster; scholarships and medals, Mrs. Frances S. White- side; conservation, Mrs. Drury Powers; press. Miss Lilien Tidvvell; reception, Mrs. W. R. Hoyt; house, Mrs. George Breitenbucher; knit- ting. Miss Mollie Bostick and Mrs. 1. 0. Walker; entertainment at Y. M. C. A. huts, Mrs. Robert Blackburn, Mrs. John Sage; mending at Camp Gordon, Mrs. C. L. Dean; Red Cross aprons. Miss Mary Rice; Children American Revolution, Mrs. A. W. Hodnett. In appreciation of the marvelous work Mrs. Rice had accomplished, the Chapter gave her an elegant luncheon at the Capitol City Club. A beautifvd loving cup was presented to her. Mrs. David Woodward was elected Regent in 1919. During her absence from the city, the Vice-Regent, Mrs. Frances Whiteside, as- su)ned active management of the Tilloloy fund — raising $200.00 — which was donated for the reconstruction of this village in France, and $25.00 for a chicken farm in France. Washington's Birthday and LaFayette Day we}"e celebrated, Mrs. Whiteside and Mrs. Charles B. Walker, chairman. Mrs. John B. Rob- erts was chairman of entertainment and raised the money to carry on the work of the Chapter during the year. Mrs. Bun Wylie continued as chairman at Camp Gordon and Mrs. E. H. Barnes at Fort McPherson. A picnic was given the boys at Ft. McPherson, and the Fourth of July was celebrated by all organizations joiiiing in a Peace Parade at Piedmont Park. Many historical papers were written and given the state reciproc- ity committee. A park tree was planted in Authors' Grove in Pied- mont Park in honor of Mrs. Lollie Belle Wylie. (The idea of having an "Authors' Grove" was inaugurated by Mrs. Wylie, President of the Writers' Club.) One hundred and seven war records were compiled for the D. A. R. records of Georgia. 108 Red Cross knitted caps were given to the sol- dio's at Ft. McPherson who were gassed in the World War. Americanization work was cari-ied on under the chairman, Mrs. James L. Logan — $155.00 was given to the illiteracy campaign, ($50.00 donated by Miss Virginia Hardin for Bartow County), .$45.00 to Serbian Relief and $35.00 to Armenian Relief. The Chapter, with Mrs. Frances S. Whiteside, acting Regent, en- 15 tertained at luncheon in October in honor of the Southern Confeder- ated Memorial Association, during- the Confederate Reunion. The Re- gent, Mrs. David Woodward, gave an elegant entertainment to the Chapter at her home on Peachtree. Mrs. Whiteside, in the name of the Chapter, raised $450 for the Reunion of the Confederate Veterans. Mrs. Elmer R. Kirk was elected Regent in January, 1920. Educa- tion and Americanization were stressed by the Chapter at this time. The Chapter House was rented to raise money for patriotic purposes. Mrs. Kirk entertained at her home on "Flag Day." Among other things on the interesting program was the singing of thirty Greek children. At this time the prize offered for the best historical paper read before the Chapter during the year was awarded to Mrs. John P. Womble. This was given by Mrs. High, state chairman of programs for study. All meetings of the Executive Board were held at the hos- pitable home of Mrs. Charles Davis. in connection with the other local Chapters, D. A. R., we gave a luncheon in honor of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. This was held at the Chapter House. Mrs. C. B. Walker, our most efficient ..iiairman, serving five hundred guests. Several eloquent addresses have been made by Dr. Sprole Lyons, Mr. Shepard Bryan, Dr. Porter, Professor Derry and others. A donation of $500 was made to the "Loan Scholarship Fund,"' ($5,000.00 being raised by the State D. A. R.) to be placed at the University of Georgia in honor of our Georgia boys who made the su- preme sacrifice during the World War. A scholarship, value $100, was made to Martha Berry School, also a donation to the Sarah E. Guernsey Scholarship Fund. The Sophie Lee Foster Scholarship Loan Fund was started, Mrs. Foster having raised $200.00. A scholarship, value $100.00, was made to the Tomassee, S. C, D. A. R., Mrs. William A. Wright making the first payment of $25.00. Also $50 was raised for "Overseas Girls" for their hospital. Miss Lilien Tidwell, chairman. The Chapter entertained Mrs. George Maynard Minor, President General of the National Society, D. A. R.; Mrs. John Laidlaw Buell, State Regent of Connecticut, and Mrs. Max E. Land, State Regent of Georgia. Mrs. Kirk was again elected Regent in 1921. The Atlanta Chapter has invited the State D. A. R. as their guests for the twenty-fourth state conference in 1922. Hi ^rtjolariilii^ Work The Scholarship Committee beginning in 1908, when Washington Seminary donated a ful! scholarship in literary tuition and also music, has now increased its scope to include fourteen scholarships valued at $1,430.00 annually. Mrs. McDowell Wolff was the first chairman and was followed by Mrs. Frances Smith Wliiteside. Beth of these chair- men did excellent work for the Chapter. In 1917-18 eight scholarships were secured as follows: Mrs. May- belle Shropshire Wall, music. Cox College, and Elizabeth Mather, lit- erary tuition; Woodberry Hall, half literary tuition; Mr. Alfred Barili, full tuition in music; Atlanta Conservatory of Music, half tuition; Miss Eastlack, half tuition in expression; Draughon's Business Col- lege, half tuition. Mrs. Wall and Miss Eastlack discontinued their scholarships after the first year. During the last three months seven scholarships have been added and in addition Mi.^s Woodberry has increased to a full scholarship with a small stipend to be paid by the student. This method has been adopted by Elizabeth Mather and Cox College also. The Atlanta Con- servatory reduced their scholarship to one-fourth and thinking it use- less to carry a fourth scholarship, the board voted to pay a fourth rather than sever our connection with the Conservatory. The half tuition thus arranged was made a full scholarship by the donation of the other half by Miss Clara May Smith, teacher. The first donation in a series of Memorial Scholarships was made by Mrs. John M. Slaton in memory of her mother and is known as the "Sarah Frances Reid Grant Scholarship," which provides full literary tuition in Agnes Scott College. In addition the following scholarships have been donated: Lanier University, full literary tuition; Brenau, full tuition for one term on the violin; Miss Madeline Keipp, half tuition in piano; Atlanta Busi- ness College, two scholarships of half tuition; Southern Shorthand and Business University, one half tuition; Draughon's Business College, full tuition. These fourteen scholarships amount to $1,430.00 an- nually. We hope to add a number of memorial scholarships. A loan scholarship know as the "Sophie Lee Foster'' Fund of $200 was raised by Mrs. S. W. Foster. A List of Beneficiaries. Washington Seminary scholarships from 1908 to 1921 have been awarded as follows: Miss Mary Dull, Miss Louise Van Bibber, Miss Gladys McLaughlin, Miss Helen Gamble, Miss Dorothy Padgett, Miss Catherine Hook, Miss Florine Sparks. 1921 — "Sarah Frances Reid Grant" Scholarship— Miss Elizabeth Cheatham. 1921 — Lanier University — Miss Eula Jones. 1921 — Brenau Studio — Miss Velma Bentley. 1921 — Miss Madeline Keipp, Music — Miss Charlotte King. Elizabeth Mather scholarships from 1917 to 1921 have been awarded as follows: Miss Mary Vaug-hn Shealy, Miss Floy Love, Miss Janice Morgan. Cox College, 1918 to 1921, to Miss Ruth Florence, Miss Sarah Smith. Barili, 1917 to 1919, to Miss Watson, Miss Sudie Groover. Mrs. Wall, music, 1917-18, to Miss Rebecca Head. Atlanta Conservatory of Music (half scholarship), 1917-21, to Miss Helen Schaid, Miss Hinda Roberts. Woodberry Hall (half scholarship), 191,S-21, to Miss Ruth Lewis, Miss Louise Bentley. Draughon's Business College (half), 1918 to 1921, Miss Rachel Schmitz (not used). Miss Martha Shover, Alexander Pittard. Eastlack — A few lessons to Cornelia Culver. Valuation of Scholarships. Washington Seminary, 1908-21 $2,750.00 Cox College, 1917-21 425.00 Elizabeth Mather, 1917-21 425.00 Woodberry Hall, 1917-21 305.00 Atlanta Conservatory of Music, 1917-21 225.00 Draughon's Business- Col'egc, 1917-21 145.00 Mrs. Wall's Music, 1917-18 100.00 Mrs. Wall's Renewal, 1921 125.00 Barili, 1917-19 200.00 Eastlack 25.00 1921: "Sarah Frances Reid Grant,'" by Mrs. Slaton 150.00 Lanier University 120.00 Bronau Studio, violin, one term 75.00 Miss Madeline Keipp, half tuition piano 50.00 Atlanta Business College 75.00 Southern Shorthand and Business University 45.00 Total to date $5,270.00 18