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(embossed
seal of the               NATIONAL SOCIETY
Daughters of    DAUGHTERS OF THE BARONS OF RUNNEMEDE
the Barons of
Runnemede)                              March 31st, 1926.

   PRESIDENT
MRS. ROBERT G. HOGAN
     OAK GRANGE
CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND


        Another year has passed and once more I have
the pleasure and privilege of extending cordial greetings
to the Daughters of the Barons of Runnemede.

        You will be interested to learn that we are
rapidly becoming nationally known.

        Though few in number, and among organizations
near the bottom of the ladder in years of rank, we are
never-the-less number one in romantic traditions and
historic interests.

        Many are the inquiries concerning us, and from
different section of the country requests have been
received for information regarding membership procedure
or for names of Americans through whom membership can
be derived, and in some instances even asking for the
names of our members. Also many notices containing
various requests have been received.

        The interesting fact connected with the reception
of these inquiries and notices is the knowledge
that our organization is becoming well and favorably
known without any endeavor on our part. Indeed we have
been exceptionally retiring and conservative, growing
slowly but surely, preferring stability and distinction
to quick increase in number or recognition.

        Our members are women of distinction and the
best social environment, many of whom are nationally
prominent.

        This is as we desire, not however, in arrogance
or a belittling snobbishness, but in the sense of
an aristocratic exclusiveness, which tends toward
harmonious understanding of a just pride in a noble
descent with all its responsibilities so aptly expressed
in “Noblesse Oblige”.

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        Membership must be acquired by invitation endorsed
by the Council of twenty-five Sureties, therefore,
thoughtful care should be observed in making nominations.

        We want growth and an extended and elevating
influence, but realize that such an influence can only
be attained and cherished by a membership of the highest
type of womanhood.

        The distinction and traditions which are ours
through inheritance from those valorous old Barons must
never be forgotten by admission to our ranks of unworthy
descendants.

        We request from each member, a short sketch
of her American Ancestor through whom membership in the
Society is derived. Please send these sketches to the
President. Eventually we expect to have them published.
While it is desirable these sketches contain interesting
traditions relating to these Ancestors, the main
thing to be observed in writing them is accuracy, in so
far as possible, of dates and events with the Authority
for same.

        Earnestly trusting that each member will recognize
her obligation to membership by special endeavor
to attend the Annual Meeting and Luncheon, I am

                         Cordially and faithfully yours,
                                  Cornelia S. Hogan,
                                     President.

Mrs. Robert G. Hogan,
“Oak Grange”,
Catonsville, Md.



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                        Please Read Carefully.

     The Annual Meeting of the Daughters of the Barons of
Runnemede will be held on Saturday, April 24th at 9:30 A.M.
in Room 127 in the New Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C.

     The Annual Luncheon will be served in the Cabinet Room
on the same floor of the Hotel at 1:30 P. M. Luncheon
tickets $3.00 each.

     Please fill out the enclosed card and with your
remittance return to Mrs. Robert J. Johnston, care New
Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C.

     To insure proper accommodation without confusion it is
important that Mrs. Johnston receive these cards of
reservation and your remittance not later than April 22nd.
Please mail them in time to be received on that date.

     Mrs. Johnston will be at the Willard after April 14th.

     A Reception will be held in the Parlor next to the
Cabinet Room during the interim between 12:45 and 1:30
o’clock.

     All Officers are requested to assist in receiving the
guests and members.

     There will be a meeting of the Sureties at 8 o’clock
Friday evening in the room of the President at the Willard
Hotel.

     Please send any nominations for membership to the
President before the above meeting of the Sureties.

     Inquire at the Desk of the Hotel for information.

                             Cornelia S. Hogan,
                                   President.

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