ut some interesting pieces of
antique furniture were obtained by one of the committee in
Connecticut, while others were secured in Albany, N.Y.

Material and substantial aid was rendered the members of the
committee by the generous gifts and loans which added greatly to
the attractiveness and comfort of the building.

Mrs. Roosevelt, wife of the President, by request, very
graciously presented a picture of herself, which was the only
picture hung in the salon of the building of the board of lady
managers.

The committee is but echoing the sentiments of the entire board
in expressing their thanks and appreciation to the following
firms for their handsome and useful gifts, all of which were
most acceptably used by the members of the board and their
guests:

Cheney Brothers, of New York and Connecticut, most generously
contributed one of their handsome pieces of silk damask for the
covering of the walls of the salon, also the material for the
curtains for that room, yellow silk curtains for the tea room,
and pink silk curtains and furniture covering for the
president's room. The thanks of the board can not be too warmly
expressed to this firm for their generosity in aiding the board
in such a substantial manner and beautifying their house by
their gifts.

Steinway & Co., New York City: Manufactured for our use and
loaned to us one of the handsomest pianos they could make, with
beautiful Louis XV decorations in ormolu, which was used on
state occasions or when some well-known singer or pianist was
available. It was the admiration of all visitors.

Chickering & Co., New York City: Loaned one of their beautiful
pianos, which was placed in the large hall in which was held
informal meetings and dances.

Tiffany & Co., New York City: Silver-plated tea set, consisting
of tray, hot-water kettle, with lamp, teapot, coffeepot,
hot-milk pitcher, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, and slop bowl. This
set was used every afternoon on the tea table, and was greatly
admired by all who were the guests of the board at their
informal afternoon teas.

Black, Starr & Frost, New York City: Gift of four silver-plated
candlesticks of attractive antique colonial design; also a set
of four silver-plated trays.

Gorham Manufacturing Company, New York City: Gift of two
silver-pla