United States Congressional Serial Set (Volume 5096) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907. Excerpt: ... PART II. WORK OF THE CHAPTERS FROM OCTOBER 11,1905, TO OCTOBER 11, 1906. WORK OF THE CHAPTERS. The following report of the chapter work throughout the states gives the keynote to the patriotic interest that develops from year to year in this organization. In some instances only a summary can be given, for it would fill a space far beyond the capacity of one volume. The chapter Avork added to the work of the national board of management under the control of the continental congress, through its various departments and national committee work, if carefully studied in these reports will show the vast amount of work accomplished in patriotic education, in the preservation of historic places, in genealogical publications, the building of Memorial Continental Hall--in short, in the preservation of the vital points of the history of this Republic. The representation of the national society is by chapters only, therefore all reports of work from states must come from the chapters. There are no state organizations. ALABAMA. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, Rvgent. The sessions of the eighth annual conference of Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution, -held in Opelika December 6 and 7,1906, were well attended, harmonious, and enthusiastic. Chapter reports proved, beyond cavil, that "Here we rest" is not the motto of the organization, as well as the soothing interpretation of the word "Alabama." Many practical suggestions were offered along the usual lines of work, all of which will be maintained throughout the coming year, viz: The completion of Continental Hall, the observance of patriotic anniversaries, search for Revolutionary relics, etc.; but the keynote was, evidently, the promotion of patriotic education in every legitimate manner. First on the list alphabetically...