[page one] Order of the Crown of America NATIONAL OFFICERS—1922 MRS. ROBERT G. HOGAN, President General 718 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. JAMES HENRY WATSON, Honorary President General 132 Montgomery St., Memphis, Tenn. MRS CHARLES HORTON METCALF, First Vice-President General MISS CAROLINE PARKMAN CORDNER, Second Voce-President General 55 Chestnut St., Boston, Mass. MRS. WILLIAM T. BAGGETT, Third Vice-President General MRS. SHEPPARD W. FOSTER, Fourth Vice-President General 711 Peach Tree St., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. WILLIAM RUFFIN COX, Honorary vice-President General 609 Grace St., Richmond, Va. MRS. THOMAS DAY, Secretary General MRS. STIRLING R. COCKRILL, Treasurer General 911 Scott Circle, Little Rock, Ark. MISS MARY HILLIARD hINTON, Registrar General “Midway Plantation,” Raleigh, N.C. STATE COUNCILLORS Alabama – MRS. EDWARD T. FOWLES, Mississippi – MISS ELIZABETH B. Selma. STANTON, Natches. Arkansas – MRS. W. N. JOHNSON, Missouri – MRS. WALLACE DELAFIELD, Clarendon. 5028 Westminster Place, St. Louis. California – MRS. SAMUEL F. LEIB, Massachusetts – MRS. ARTHUR E. Pacific Grove, San Jose. LATHROP, 356 Clark Rd., Brook- Colorado – MRS. W. D. BETHELL, 820 line. Pearl St., Denver. New Jersey – MRS. ERASTUS G. PUT- District of Columbia – MRS. GEO. T. NAM, Elizabeth. SMALLWOOD, 3520 16th St., N. MRS. DALLAS FLANAGAN, Vice- W., Washington, D. C. Councillor, 102 Upper Mountain Florida – MISS BRENDA DE V. MOR- Ave., Montclair. RISON, Sanford. North Carolina – MRS. J. H. HINDS- Georgia – MRS. W. LINCOLN BARNES, DALE, Raleigh. 788 Piedmont St., Atlanta. New York – MRS. J. T. CALDER, 1107 Illinois – MISS EDNA VALENTINE Summit Ave., Utica. SMITH, Chicago. Pennsylvania – MRS. STEPHEN F. Indiana – WILBUR F. WINCHESTER SMITH, “Eltham,” York. 2031 Illinois St., Indianapolis. Texas - MRS. GROSS R. SCRUGGS, 3715 Iowa – MRS. ROBERT J. JOHNSTON, Turtle Creek Parkway, Dallas. Humboldt. Virginia – MRS. GRANVILLE G. VAL- Kentucky – MRS. LISTER WITHER- ENTINE, 12 East Franklin St., SPOON, Versailles. Richmond. Maine – MISS ANN FRANCES BOYD, MRS. JAS. H. DOOLEY, Honorary 119 Park St., Portland. Councillor, Maymont. Maryland - MRS. WM. H. TALBOTT, West Virginia – MRS. WM. R. THOMP- Rockville. SON, Huntington. Washington – MRS. JOHN EWING PRICE, 1815 10th St. N., Seattle [page two] MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT-GENERAL The first day of March, 1922, marked the end of my second year’s Administration. My first official duty was to complete the re-adjustment of our contract for the insignia, with Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The company desired to increase the price from $19.00 (original price) to $25.00. After thorough investigation it was deemed best to renew the contract with Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Insignia permits, lineage and application blanks were ordered in 1920. At the same time Beautifully engraved invitation cards were also ordered, which add both dignity and distinction to the value of an invitation. In August, 1920, plates for certificates of membership were also ordered. These certificates are about the size of those of the Colonial Dames. The cost is $5.00 each for those done on genuine parchment, and $2.00 each for those on parchment paper. Orders sent to the President General for certificates will receive prompt attention. By a majority vote of the Executive Board, the Initiation fee has been increased to $15.00. This includes a paper certificate; a genuine parchment will cost an additional $3.00. This increase in the Initiation fee became effective October 1st, 1921. An original requirement for membership in the “Order” consisted in being a member of the Colonial Dames Society; this was never rescinded, but was held in abeyance for some years. Request having been made that this requirement be again enforced in our eligibility clause, after a comprehensive correspondence, it was so ordered by a large majority vote of the Executive Board. By the unanimous vote of the Executive Board this requirement may be suspended for unusual or special circumstances if thought advisable. This decision became effective on the 15th of May, 1920. At the suggestion of our beloved Honorary President-General Mrs. James Henry Watson, that we in some way recognize the celebration of the tercentenary od rhw landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, early in May of 1921, letters were written to all Councillors, appointment them official representative of the “Order” in their respective states, and requesting them to take part in State Celebrations wherever feasible. There was hearty and prompt cooperation by the Councillors. Mrs. Watson wrote a beautiful historical pageant for the occasion, which was presented in Memphis, Tenn. [page three] Owing to the death some time since of our 2nd Vice President-General, Mrs. Seldon Stewart Wright, I was authorized to appoint another Vice President, and Mrs. Sheppard W. Foster, of Atlanta, Ga., was appointed to the office of 4th Vice President-General. Also nine Councillors have been appointed, and Mrs. Kellar Anderson, of Memphis, Tenn., added to our list of Genealogists. Eighteen new members have been admitted since March 1st, 1920. Since the organization of the “Order” in 1898, a total of 280 members have been received. Of this number 15 are known to have died, and the present address of 61 is unknown. This leave a membership of 204 accounted for. We wold like very much to have the correct address of every member. Personally I believe we should follow the precedent of all “Orders” and have a limited membership of not more than 300; after that number is reached all named to be placed on a waiting list. The Secretary-General, Treasurer-General and Registrar-General have all given generously and faithfully of their time and attention to the best interests of our distinguished “Order,” often under most trying circumstances, and deserve our most grateful thanks and commendation for their devoted loyalty. In the last message sent to you from our honored, former President- General, the hope was expressed that we have a gathering of the members during the Council of Colonial Dames in 1921. It was not found feasible, however, to call a meeting at that time. Mrs. Watson has suggested that in any meeting we have the program be along historic lines. Such a meeting coud be made both interesting and entertaining, but we cannot attempt it without the assurance that enough members would be present to make a complimentary audience for distinguished speakers. I would therefore like expression from the members in regard to their ability and pleasure to attend such a meeting, to be held about the time of the Colonial Dames Council in 1923. As you are aware full control of he “Order” is vested in the hands of the President-General and Executive Board, there would not, therefore, be any business conducted at any meeting we might have, but suggestions would be gladly received and acted upon later by the Board of Control. The Treasurer, Mrs. Stirling R. Cockrill, reports:-- Checking deposit 1/31/22..................$429.56 Memorial Fund 1/31/22..................... 106.00 Expenses incident to the printing of this report will, however, lessen our checking account. The last edition (1917) of our Constitution is about exhausted. As soon as prices are within reason, a new edition will be printed, revised according to the enactments contained in this report and also containing a complete list of Officers and all other members. Faithfully submitted, CORNELIA S. HOGAN (Mrs. Robert G.) President-General. [page four] MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Membership in the Order of the Crown of America is by invitation only possible after the following requirements have been met: An invitation must be extended by State Councillor or National officer, upon request of two members, one of whom is personally acquainted with the applicant. With the invitation to the applicant from the Councillor shall be a written request to the Registrar-General for Application and Lineage Blanks. The two sets required are furnished at a cost of fifty cents. They must be made out, generation by generation, from the royal ancestor to the present time, and signed by a genealogist of recognized standing, and then returned to the Registrar-General. If approved, the Applicant is notified by the Secretary-General, and, supposedly, replies immediately. Failure to reply within two months, enclosing initiation fee, authorizes the withdrawal of her name. Eligibility consists not simply in proving royal descent, but establishing worthiness of the high distinction this membership confers. It is also required that the Applicant shall have attained her majority and is a member in good standing in the Colonial Dames Society. Applicant descended from Royal lines, whose American ancestry does not extend back far enough to admit of eligibility to the Society of Colonial Dames of America, may become members of the “The Order of the Crown of American,” provided they shall meet all other requirements specified. For such cause as shall seem sufficient to the Board of National Officers, the name of an unworthy member may be removed from the official file and surrender of her insignia requested. When there are no lineal descendants fo a deceased member of the Order, a brother or sister of such deceased member, or a descendant of either, who may be judged worthy of the honor, may succeed to the membership, subject to the approval of a majority of national officers. The Order of the Crown of America may include male members, with every right, save that of holding office. INITIATION FEE The Initiation Fee shall be fifteen dollars, payable on admission to membership in the Order. This includes a membership certificate on parchment-paper. A genuine parchment certificate will cost three dollars extra. ================================================== Transcription copyright © RoaneTNHistory.org 2006. All rights reserved. Archivist: Transcription and scan by G. Anne Sloan