Daughters Of The Revolution

DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

Held a Very Interesting Monthly Meeting

At the Residence of Mrs. Herdman--Some Valuable Papers Were Read

The Daughters of the Revolution held their first meeting for the year 1903-04 Thursday, Oct. 8, at the home of Mrs. W. J. Herdman, on Huron street. Thirty members were present and two guests. A program was prepared of variety and great interest, many giving their personal experiences of historical matters pertinent to the Revolution. An article signed by M. Martin was read by Mrs. Dibble, which states that Plymouth Rock still stands where it stood in 1620, though a part of it was for a time placed in the town square and also a short time in front of Pilgrim hall. In 1880 this part was returned to its proper place and cemented to the part of the rock which had not been moved.

Mrs. Doty read an article on "Pensioners of Old Wars," showing that there are now living 8 widows and 3 daughters of Revolutionary officers, one survivor of the war of 1812 and 1,317 widows of that war.

A most delightful and instructive paper on "Puritan Governors" was read by Mrs. Lane. She dwelt on the courage and self-denial which was shown by the early governors, all of whom were "Men of Parts."

At the request of Mrs. Angell, Mrs. Hutchins called upon Mrs. Dibble, who read a beautiful little poem entitled "The Trailing Arbutus," composed by herself during the summer, when trouble with her eyes kept her in a darkened room.

As the Ladies' Library is soon to be closed, what disposition should be made of the books and other articles in the D. A. R. corner of the Ladies' Library came up for discussion, and it was decided to leave the disposition of them to the book committee.

After the program, a colonial lunch of doughnuts, cider and coffee was served by the hostess on quaint, old-fashioned blue stone ware, the sugar bowl having formerly belonged to the famous Ann Hutchinson, one of the ancestors of Mrs. Herdman.

The meeting closed with the singing of America.

The November meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Chapin, on Kingsley street.