Mrs. Park suggested that it might be well to give special attention to the article in regard to carrying out the injunction of Washington in his Farewell Address; also suggested Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. Chittenden, of Michigan, made reference to some of the arrangements of the Congress, and moved: "That the House Committee appointed for the Fifteenth Continental Congress be instructed to provide seats for the ex-State Regents." Motion carried. The Chair stated that this would be acted on at the proper time. Mrs. Main moved: "That when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet the first Tuesday in June." Motion carried. Mrs. Walker, of Missouri, announced, on the part of the Elizabeth Benton Chapter, of Missouri, the gift of a memorial table to Continental Hall; the same having been used in the room furnished by the Chapters of that State during the St. Louis Exposition. It was moved and carried that a vote of thanks be sent to the Elizabeth Benton Chapter for this gift to Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. Sydnor stated that it was the desire of Texas to place a memorial to Mrs. John Lane Henry, late State Regent of Texas, in Continental Hall. Mrs. Mussey suggested the appointment of a committee on works of art, as is done at the Capitol, for the purpose of passing upon the gifts and deciding if they be worthy of exhibition in Memorial Continental Hall. The Chair expressed the opinion that this matter properly belongs to the Continental Hall Committee for consideration and action. The Board then adjourned at quarter after one o'clock. Respectfully submitted, MARY DESHA, Recording Secretary General, N. S. D. A. R. Minutes unanimously approved. MRS. M. E. S. DAVIS, TREASURER GENERAL. Mrs. M. E. S. Davis, the recently re-elected Treasurer General, is a native of Wisconsin and a descendant in three lines from Revolutionary ancestors, who were noted for their patriotism and activity during the whole war, two of them being known as the fighting Smiths. Her great-grandfather, Capt. Amos Smith, contributed both money and service in the establishing of American Independence. On her father's side, she descends from the ancient family of Sands or Sandys, a branch of which emigrated to this continent in the sixteenth century and settled on Block Island, her branch of the family going north from there settled in Massachusetts colony and from there to Maine, where her great-great-grandfather, Ephraim Sands, gained distinction for strength and patriotism in the colony's struggle for independence. Mrs. Davis has always been active in benevolent and patriotic work and was early sought for as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, but did not join the Society until 1896. Through her chapter she has been elected a member of the Continental Congress continuously and has held the office of historian, treasurer, vice-regent and regent, of Columbia Chapter, District of Columbia, resigning the latter office to accept the office of Treasurer General made vacant by the resignation of Mrs. Shute in 1904, her well known business ability being acknowledged by the unanimous support of her candidacy by the state conference and state delegation of the District of Columbia. It was felt by the National Board that it would be better to print the official reports given in June without waiting for the October meeting, as they had already been accepted by the Board. The report of the treasurer, Mrs. M. E. S. Davis, is therefore published here. EXPENDITURES. Office President General. Clerical service, $50 00 $50.00 Office Vice-President General in Charge of Organization of Rent of safe deposit box for Continental Hall contributions, 50 Bonding Treasurer General, 40 00 Auditing accounts, February, March, and April, .. 30 00 Mimeographing 365 letters, Telegram, ink eradicator and cab hire for con veying Continental Hall contributions from Con tinental Hall to bank, Extra clerical service, Clerical service, Office Librarian General. Expressage, tacks, and moving cases, Clerical service, Office Historian General. Lineage. Expressage on proof, Freight on books, Clerical service, 325 2 43 13 00 462 50 605 33 $3 65 120 00 123 65 $1 80 12 02 220 00 Magazine. 9 half-tone plates, Postage for Editor, Publishing and mailing April number, Auditing accounts, February, March, and April, Office expenses April 1 to May 26, 1905, Editor's salary, Business Manager's salary, Genealogical Department, $19 00 10 00 27365 IO 00 12 17 166 68 150 00 General Office. 233 82 40 00 681 50 Putting up awnings, |