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-plated candelabra of beautiful design, which were in constant use at the afternoon teas and on the private table of the board, and also at the more formal dinners and entertainments where lights were used on the tables.

    Laycock & Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., generously loaned the
    brass beds and mattresses used in the dormitories in the
    building at a nominal price.

Macy & Co., New York City:  Gift of 10 dozen plates, cups, and saucers, of Limoges china, specially decorated and of unique design, that were very handsome and in constant use by the board.

    Higgins & Seiter, New York City:  Gift of set of creaming dishes
    of most delicate pattern, in handsome white case.

    International Nickle Company, New York City:  Gift of chafing
    dishes, tea-kettles, and trays, of especially neat design, and
    most useful.