In a message dated 10/31/99 10:11:44 PM, cwrichmond@snet.net writes: << Does anyone know if the Daughters of Scotia lodge is still in existence? >> According to my brief search on altavista.com, it seems that it may be still around: Central New York Scots - programs of the Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, the St. Andrew's Society of Central New York and the Daughters of Scotia Lodge #127. The link led me to their web site which lists states and cities where they have chapters: http://www.cnyscots.com/daughter.html Rhode Island has a chapter in Providence only. Here is a bit about them from the web site: DAUGHTERS of SCOTIA Sponsored by Grand Lodge Daughters of Scotia Elizabeth M. Reed Grand Recording Secretary The objects of the order are: To bring together (a) Wives, Widows, Mothers, Sisters, Daughters of Clansmen of the Order of Scottish Clans; (b) Women born in Scotland; (c) Women tracing Scottish descent from a grandparent or great-grandparent; (d) Daughters of members of Scottish descent; (e) Legally adopted Daughters of members of the Daughters of Scotia and Clansmen; (f) Step-Daughters of members of the Daughters of Scotia and Clansmen (g) Mothers of Daughters (the latter born in Scotland) members of our Order; 'A wife whose husband is of Scottish descent, whether he is a Clansman, or not.' Rhode Island has a chapter in Providence only.