WORK OF THE CHAPTERS

Manitou Chapter (Rochester, Indiana), No. 840, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized September 11, 1908, by the earnest effort of Miss Elizabeth Thomson, who had worked toward that end for several months. At this meeting, our regent, Miss Thomson, who had been appointed by our state regent, Mrs. Guthrie, appointed the following officers:

Our chapter was named for our beautiful Lake Manitou, and in commemoration of the name, our regent has presented to the society a gavel in the shape of a hatchet, made from one of our native woods, painted with an Indian head on one side and a pretty view of Lake Manitou on the reverse.

Our country was in the hands of the Pottowattomie Indians. during the Revolution, and as we have no Revolutionary history, thought it appropriate to take an Indian name. It is doubtful if a white man had ever seen Fulton county before the war, but the Wabash, the great water way between Detroit and Vincennes, is but twenty-three miles south of us, and had been used as a highway between the Great Lakes and the southwest from time immemorial.

We have had nine regular meetings and several by invitation. To give even a brief report of all the meetings enjoyed, would take too much space, suffice it to say, the papers on historical, patriotic and ancestral lines afforded much entertainment and benefit. The home of the hostess is always decorated by the American Flag over the front entrance, with flowers and flags within. After the program, a dainty lunch and a social hour are enjoyed.

The work of the chapter has not been as extensive as it

may be in the future, but for the nine months of our existence, we have done very well, as the following report will show.

On the 27th of last January, our vice-regent (acting regent) gave a military euchre party to raise funds. The members of the Daughters of the American Revolution assisted in receiving and serving, and during the afternoon and evening about one hundred and fifty persons were entertained and the sum of $50.00 was collected for Continental Hall.

In January, also, the chapter decided to offer prizes to the two pupils writing the best essay on "American Patriotism." The presentation of the prizes at the commencement exercises of the South school building was a happy occasion. Miss Genevieve Smith and Howard Sterner were the successful contestants. It will be part of the work of patriotic teaching to offer the prizes every year.

We sent two delegates to the state conference at Muncie, in October, 1908, who gave an interesting report of the meetings.

In April, Manitou Chapter sent a representative to the first meeting of the Federation of Clubs of the Thirteenth Congressional District, in Plymouth, Indiana. The custom of the Daughters of the American Revolution forbids the sending of a delegate to any but a similar organization, but out of courtesy and interest, they may send a representative who may take part in the discussions, but may not vote. We were delightfully entertained by Mrs. McDonald and the Saturday Club of Plymouth.

For the benefit of the Tuberculosis Fund, the chapter has sold 2500 of the Red Cross stamps.

We have received a number of gifts which may be the neucleus of an interesting historical collection.

In June, Manitou Chapter received an invitation from Hon. Daniel McDonald and wife (Lillie Brackett McDonald) one of our out of town members, to spend the fifth of July with them at "The Wigwam," Lake Maxinkuckee. About thirty Daughters and members of their families went down in automobiles and by train, to the beautiful lake with the Indian name, and in spite of the constant downpour of rain, spent a most delightful day with songs and stories, speeches, cards and a delicious lunch at one o'clock. Mr. McDonald invited

the Chapter to be present September 4th at Twin Lakes, near Maxinkuckee to attend the unveiling of a monument to the Pottowattomie Indians, who, to the number of one thousand, were forcibly removed from Menomonee reservation on September 4, 1838. This is the first monument erected to commemorate a wrong done the Indians by the United States Government.-LOUISE ELY BROCKETT HOLMAN, Historian.

Black Hawk Chapter (Cedar Falls, Iowa).-Early in 1905 a movement was made to form a second chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution in Cedar Falls. A number of those interested met and elected a regent. At the end of the year the chapter was officially organized with fifteen charter members.

Ever since its organization the Black Hawk Chapter has taken a great interest in patriotic education. On Paul Revere's day in 1907, they joined with the Cedar Falls Chapter in arranging a patriotic program at the high school. After the exercises the two chapters presented the public school with a picture, "Paul Revere's ride" and a handsome flag.

This spring a home talent street carnival was held in Cedar Falls. Both the chapters united and held a relic museum. The object of the museum was to give to the school children an opportunity to see articles used or worn by people of one hundred years ago. Ladies, in coloniel costume, were in charge and ready to tell the history of each article.

Black Hawk Chapter considers itself fortunate in possessing a gavel made from a branch of the historic oak tree, under which the Indian chief, Black Hawk, signed a treaty with the whites. A branch of the tree was obtained and the charter members had it made into a gavel and presented it to the chapter.

Washington's birthday is annually observed by a social gathering, to which each member brings a guest. A picnic in the country is indulged in every summer. Each monthly meeting is full of interest and profit.-IVA HUNTLEY, Historian.

Eunice Sterling Chapter (Wichita, Kansas).—The chapter met at the home of Mrs. Woolard, September 15, 1908, and

made their plans for the autumn and winter work. Our success with fancy bazaars encouraged us to again try it and we were again successful. We also had a mercantile sale which netted us a neat sum.

The selling of flags was spoken of and a correspondence with manufacturers resulted greatly to encourage us and it seemed appropriate for the Daughters of the American Revolution to handle these "sacred emblems." We have them of all sizes and materials.

October-Business meeting.

November 14th. Our chapter, accompanied by J. R. Mead, an old frontiersman and authority on Kansas history, and Mr. Moorehead, who is compiling a history of the Santa Fe Trail, went to Lost Springs to place and dedicate a large boulder as marker on the trail. These markers are placed through Kansas by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The enthusiasm exhibited by this little prairie hamlet rivaled Revolutionary times. Brass band, mayor, citizens and even the country people surrounding came to welcome us. A fine dinner at the Odd Fellows hall with chat and laughter made a merry time. The park, a new one, bidding fair some day to be a fine one lies on the trail. Here the marker was placed with bands playing, flags flying. We were escorted to our train, and with many pleasant thoughts for Lost Springs we returned home.

December. We held our bazaar at the home of Mrs. Bitting. The usual display of beautiful aprons and fancy needle work, rooms darkened and lighted, a warm welcome, pretty dresses and bright faces, all aided us in our success. We realized one hundred and twenty-five dollars.

January. Election of officers. Mrs. Bitting, vice-regent and acting regent, was elected regent much to our pleasure, she having filled the unexpired term to our entire satisfaction.

February 22nd. It has been the custom of our chapter to present to our schools the picture of Washington on his birthday with appropriate recitations from pupils. The wards draw for their chance. It is a day of great pleasure to the lucky school. A banquet in the evening at the Chamber of Commerce, Ex-Governor Stanley as toast master, short talks on Martha Washington, Mt. Vernon home, Lafayette, growth of National Capital and appropriate music. A very pleasant evening was spent.

March. With Mrs. Harris, a delightful afternoon. A paper by Mrs. H. G. Rose on origin and growth of the Daughters of the American Revolution, "Our Insignia" by Mrs. Kimbel, reading by Mrs. Parkinson and music,

April. A day of Dutch reminiscence. Mrs. Nolly served us as only old Dutch families can. Paper by Mrs. Whitney, reading by Miss Edwards and a Dutch lullaby en costume by Miss Whitney.