under this Constitution, endorsing the good, condemning the evil.

Each individual should set such an example as should influence our sons, brothers, husbands, to such a life of civic purity that this republic should be the Beacon Light of the world; that they should love its history, its standards, its opportunities, and say with Dwight:

God bless our native land,
Firm may she ever stand,
Thro' storm and night.
When the wild tempests rave,
Ruler of wind and wave,

Do Thou our country save,

By thy great might!

For her our prayers shall rise,

To God above the skies

On him we wait.

Thou who art ever nigh,

Guarding with watchful eye,
To Thee aloud we cry,
God save the state.

About 3,200 members have been admitted to the society since April last, the greatest number within the history of the organization for the same length of time. The notification cards were sent out with unprecedented quickness.

The Christmas Greeting of the President General touched a responsive chord in the hearts of many Daughters. Loving mothers remembered the first Christmas with their own little ones. Tears dropped from the eyes of others at the thoughts of the loved who have gone to life eternal. All Daughters felt more sympathy for each other and for the great world on reading the loving remembrance of their honored chief.

THE NATIONAL OFFICERS

Many of the Daughters are desirous of knowing something more about those who have been elevated to the high position of national officers, and to whom has been committed the conduct of the affairs of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the coming year.

MRS. J. MORGAN SMITH, VICE-PRESIDENT GENERAL. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, of Alabama, comes of illustrious

seven different ancestors who served in the War of Independence. She also claims descent from the Puritans of New England, the Scotch and Quakers of Pennsylvania, and the Cavaliers of Virginia and Maryland, all of whose qualities have combined in her to produce that love of God and country which is the highest type of patriotism. For ten years she held the state regency of Alabama and her service, efficient, faithful, and enthusiastic, won for her a high place in the esteem and affection of her "Alabama Daughters." At the Sixteenth Continental Congress, Mrs. Smith was made vice-president general, a distinction which she has well earned, not only by her tireless efforts in her own state but by labors which have been farreaching and National in their extent. Mrs. Smith is also an honored member of the Pennsylvania Colonial Dames and an officer of the Alabama Colonial Dames.

One of her ancestors, Drury Harrington, fought at the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge; served under Sumter at Ramson's Mill; under Pickens at Cowpens, and was at the siege of Augusta.

MRS HENRY S. BOWRON, ASSISTANT HISTORIAN GENERAL.

Elizabeth Moore Bowron, is the daughter of Hannah Hoffman Moore and the late Watson Appleby Bowron. She is the wife of Henry Snowden Bowron.

Born in New York City, of Dutch and New England descent on her mother's side, of English and New England with two lines from Virginia on her father's, she is allied with some of the most prominent families.

In 1894 the New York City Chapter, Mrs. Donald McLean, regent, transferred Mrs. Annie Van Rennselaer Wells from that chapter to form the Mohegan Chapter at Ossining-onHudson, N. Y. Mrs. Bowron was elected recording secretary at the first meeting and has held office in the chapter continuously. Her Revolutionary ancestor was Captain Robert Nichols, of New Jersey Volunteers, who served throughout the entire war.

In 1896, inspired by the patriotism of Mrs. Donald McLean,

Mrs. Bowron became interested in the work of the National Society, and as chairman conducted successfully a "Loan Exhibit" to raise funds for Continental Hall. In April, 1897, she formed a chapter of the Children of the American Revolution; this same year her untiring work as secretary, of Auxiliary No. 13 to the Red Cross Society, formed by Mohegan Chapter, contributed largely to its success. In 1900 she became regent of Mohegan Chapter. Illness after two years prevented active service. The chapter elected her then honorary regent, presiding and still continues the word "presiding," as a mark of confidence.

In an address made a short time ago her chapter paid her this tribute. "No one has had a higher ideal for the National Society and the chapter, nor a more earnest desire for its ultimate usefulness. She has been the heart and soul of the chapter since its inception, she has thought for us, planned for us, worked for us. She entered into the work with a wholehearted enthusiasm and an unselfish devotion that has won the gratitude of every member of Mohegan Chapter." She has represented the chapter twelve times in Continental Congress.

Mrs. Bowron, through her interest in genealogy, has personally assisted many in her home chapter and others to qualify for membership in the Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

She has served on many committees of the Daughters of the American Revolution and, with Mrs. Charles H. Terry, collected the exhibit from New York state for the Hall of History, Jamestown Exposition.

She is a member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, and the Mary Washington Monument Association.

A new way of raising money for patriotic purposes is the plan of the registrar of Orange Mountain Chapter, Orange, N. J., who has sent out cards announcing that she will complete research papers for persons desiring to join a patriotic organization. Price $1.00. The fund for the benefit of the Patriotic Educational Committee. Address: Ethel Burgess Holmes, 246 Park Ave., Orange, N. J.

REVOLUTIONARY RECORDS

This department is intended for hitherto unpublished or practically inaccessible records of patriots of the War for American Independence, which records may be helpful to those desiring admission to the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and to the registrars of chapters. Such data will be gladly received by the editor of this magazine.

In 1901 a committee was appointed by the Frances Dighton Williams Chapter, Bangor, Maine, to identify the graves and determine the records of the Revolutionary soldiers buried in the vicinity. The graves of the following soldiers were marked in 1904:

AMOS DOANE, buried in Hampden, born in 1758; died Jan. 3, 1842. He came to Hampden in 1784 and settled at what is now Arey's Corner. Before entering the Revolutionary army he was a sailor. He was a strong-minded, intelligent man and a good citizen.

WILLIAM MURCH-buried in Hampden; born in 1763. There is no headstone; a nameplate was affixed to the marker.

JESSE AREY-buried in Hampden. Inscription on stone, "Jesse Arey, soldier of the Revolution. Died March 9, 1836, aged 76 years." When very young, he ran away from home. Walked from Boston to Baltimore with Joseph Wardwell. He was captured and sent to England and kept on a prison ship. Later he came to Hampden; was there in 1798. Lived at Arey's Corner, and was an honest, upright man.

JOSEPH WARDWELL, buried at Hampden. Inscription on stone, "Joseph Wardwell died June 21, 1834, aged 73 years."

"All things vain and transitory,

He has left for ever more.

Endless life, immortal glory

Lies beyond this mortal shore."

Born in Andover, Mass. He enlisted in the navy, was taken prisoner, and kept on a prison ship. After the war he came to Old York, from thence to Castine and then to Hampden.

COLONEL JOHN BREWER, for whom the city of Brewer was named, is buried in the old cemetery there. He died July 31, 1825, aged 83 years. Son of Josiah and Hannah Woolsen Brewer of Weston, Mass., where he was born May 26, 1742. He was captain in first company of Col.