Adeline Frances Fitz

Adeline Frances “Fanny” Slade Fitz (July 12, 1861 – March 7, 1938) was an American composer and clubwoman, based in Boston. She was state president of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and also held national office in the organization. Early life and education Slade was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the daughter of David Slade and Elizabeth Wilson Whitaker Slade. Her father was a spice importer; her mother was born in England. She was a student at Carolyn Johnson’s School for Girls in Boston. She also studied voice with Mrs. L. P. Morrill. Career Fitz was Massachusetts state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and held national offices in the organization as well. She was also a founding member of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and the Society of Colonial Dames. Compositions Slade wrote music and songs for school and community use, including children’s songs, patriotic songs, and hymns. * “The Sweetest Flower that Blows” (lyrics by Frederick Peterson) * “The Dandelion and the Daisy” * “The Siren of Old” * “Alouette” * “Sailing Away to Slumberland” (lyrics by Grace Lawrence) * “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” (lyrics by F