DAR Muncie Chapter celebrates first anniversary of Muncie chapter; Mrs. Robert Hemingray displayed 100 year old dining table

PATRIOTISM IN EVIDENCE.

National Colors Displayed at Two Places

in Muncie Last Night.

Daughters of American Revolution

Observe Anniversary of Paul Revere's

Ride — The Flag Presentation.

There were signs of patriotism galore in Muncie last night, not alone on the street corners where citizens were discussing the war prospects between United States and Spain, but in a fashionable home on Mulberry street, and the large courtroom at the courthouse.

The former occasion was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olcott, where the program incidental to the celebration of the 1st anniversary of Paul Revere Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was rendered. Yesterday was the anniversary of the famous ride made by the man whose name was assumed by the local chapter, and arrangements were made by the members to observe it in a befitting manner last night with an appropriate program.

The elegant parlors at the Olcott home were draped in national colors commemorative of the occasion, with long streamers of red, white and blue reaching from each corner of the ceiling to the Chandelier, and large flags spread upon the walls and over mantles. Each member of the chapter was privileged to invite their husband or an escort and a lady and gentleman friend and their response is made a company of more than sixty persons present.

Another feature of the meeting was the collection of old curiosities, with a revolutionary history. The collection made was remarkable, and proved a great feature for all present. Below is given a partial list of the loans made: Mrs. W. F. Dickey, a trunk 200 years old, owned by Mr. Dickey's great-grandfather and his commission papers as a member of the revolutionists. She also presented a school book of great age, and the sword carried in the war by Mr. Dickey's great-grandfather. Mr. Dickey is distantly related to the Knickerbocker family in New York, and in the settlement of the estate these valuables fell to his lot.

Mrs. W. M. Marsh presented the old dutch chest, owned by her father, Henry Wysor, who came from Germany in the year 1600. It is a facsimile of one now in Washington, that was owned by George Washington.

Mrs. T. A. Neely — violin 100 years old, and a plate 200 years old.

Dr. Kemper — pistol and a candle stick both used in revolutionary times.

Mrs. Olcott — key to the first jail in Muncietown, owned by her father Frederick Putnam.

Mrs. Margaret March — cup and saucer 100 years old, and a warming pan of interest in these days.

Miss Lizzie Willard — picture of the old church in Massachusetts where John Quincy Adams attended, and piece of tapestry from the alter where he worshipped.

Mrs. John F. Wildman — Spinning wheel, was used by her great-grandmother in making some of the linen used in her wedding trousea [sic] trousseau 200 years ago at Plattsville, N. Y. She is a descendant of the Platt family in which the wheel belonged, and of which senator Platt is a descendant.

Mrs. Robert Hemingray — mahogany wood dining table, inlaid, 100 years old, and very unique.

Mrs. Edmonds (first white child born in this county) — a bowl made of wood by "Indian Jake," and presented to her when she was a little girl.

Mrs. Margaret Dungan, Mrs. Martin Meeks, Mrs. John Love, Mrs. Mary Streeter, Mrs. W. S. Richey, Mrs. J. F. Ethell, Mrs. C. M. Turner, Mrs. A. F. Patterson, Mrs. A. J. Phinney and others had donations that were interesting also.

The meeting was opened with prayer from Rev. Denslow. Mrs. Durham was next on the program with a vocal selection and was followed with an address of welcome from Mrs. Marsh, the Regent. Bert Schick sang a beautiful solo, and after this were three cheers for the patriotic ladies on the veranda from several old veterans, members of the Williams Post, G. A. R. who paid the meeting a short visit.

Miss Love, registrar of the chapter, followed with an address that was interesting. The meeting closed with the singing of “America.”

During the evening punch was served by Masters Edwin and Wysor Marsh, and Miss Margaret Olcott. Master Edwin, in a costume representing Uncle Sam, attracted much notice.

FLAG PRESENTATION.

The courtroom was well filled last night by ladies and gentlemen, who were present to attend the flag presentation, about which much has been said. It was the occasion for the members of the defunct Muncie Fencibles to present their silk flag to Leffler camp, Sons of Veterans, and the display of the beautiful and costly banner was at this time especially, the occasion for patriotism to boil in the breast of all present.

Captain Frank Ellis, who has the distinction of being eligible for membership in both the G. A. R. and the S. of V. organizations, was chosen chairman of the meeting and stated its object. Mayor Cromer, who was to have made the presentation address, was called out of the city, and on very short notice. Attorney John Merredith was chosen to fill his place. Mr. Merredith had made no plans for address, but he soon displayed great fitness for the honorary position, with his patriotic remarks and comments on old glory.

In the course of his address the speaker referred at some length to the suffering Cubans and the actions now being taken by the United States to suppress the wrong. During these references the audience repeatedly disturbed the speaker with applause that could not be mistaken. The oration was befitting great preparation and pleased the audience and those most interested, immensely.

Attorney Needham, on the part of the S. of V. made the response and it was none the less interesting. The eloquent young man grew patriotic, and caused the audience to applaud him repeatedly. His references to the old soldiers present, were exceedingly touching.