The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-18
DAUGHTERS OF CoNFEDERACY
Number of Wilmington Ladies Attend
ed the Annual Convention

tOINtllliOI III I'm
Confederacy was held in Washington,
n. c.. and several members of Cape
Fear Chapter, of his city, were in at
tendance.
The following interesting report Of
the convention is clipped from The
Washington Evening Messenger:
The second annual convention of the
Daughters of the Confederacy Of this
state, assembled October 18th at the
opera house in this city as guests of
the Pamlico chapter. h highly nom
ored and esteemed president, Mrs. Will
liam Parsley, of Wilmington, presided.
and in the absence of the state secre-
tary, Mrs. Martin willard, of Will
mington, appointed Miss Olivia Myers,
of Washington, as secretary, pro tenn.
The meeting having been called to
order, a beautiful and impressive pray
er wa delivered by Rev. DR.. Payne,
the beloved chaplain of Pamlico chap
ter, and a veteran of distinction.
Next in order came the address Of
welcome to the visitors from Mrs.
Bryan Grimes, president of Pamlico
chapter, delivered by Miss Annie
Townsend Bragaw, in cordial, well
chosen words, and with a grace of
manner rarely equalled. The address
was responded to in the hapiest style
by Mrs. John T.. Rankin, of Whining
ton.
The president then delivered an in
structive address.
The committee on credentials having
reported, the following chapters re-
sponded to the roll call: Cape Fear,
Pamlico, Vance Co., New Bern, Dod-
son, Ramseur, Salisbury, Raleigh, Civ
ing in all a representation of twenty
three votes.
Most interesting reports were read
from the chapters, giving detailed ac-
counts Of their work. Mrs John T. Ran
kin, of Wilmington, presented the re-
port of the Cape Fear chapter. Mrs.
w. Scott Parker read a delightful rec
ord Of Vance county's work. Mrs. Jno.
HOLSTER, of New Bern, gave a very
c~reditable report from that chapter.
Miss Alice Bogart read the report from
PamlicO chapter, followed by a report
from Mrs. Call of the work Of the Chill
drens' chapter. Others were also read
from which we CLEANED something Of
the noble work being accomplished AMI
in contemplation by the Daughters of
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States. Especially did they emphasize
the care of needy veterans and the
much needed aid for the Soldiers
Home at Raleigh. The plan for the
latter being to get two chapters to
take it in charge each month, there
by with ten organized chapters OF the
state furnishing regular aid for the
ensuing five months when it was hoped
the state appropriation would become
available. Vance county chapter Of
Henderson and PamlicO chapter of
Washington pledged themselves to
raise money or supplies for the month
of November.
A most pleasing incident of the days
programme was the unveiling of a
handsome 1ife-siZe portrait of the late
General Bryan Grimes, to be presented
to the North Carolina room at the mu-
scum in Richmond. This work has
been accomplished by the Washington
Gray's chapter. Children of the Con-
federacy, aided by the untiring zeal
of their organizer, Mrs. Margaet Ar
thur Call, whose love for the Lost
Cause and it's heroes is ~unbOunded.
For true patriotism and unselish de-
votion Mrs. Cal cannot be eXcelled.
Many were the compliments bestowed
Upon her work in organizing, drilling
and teaching this bright band of 100
children of the C~onfederacy.
At the afternoon session the annual
nomination and election of state Off
GERS was taken up with the following
result:
President-Miss Ida T. Rodman,
Washington.
First Vice President-Mrs. John T.
Rankin, of Wilmington.
Second Vice President-Miss Mary
Oliver. of New Bern.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Mar
parat RlOnDt of Washington
Recording Secretary-Mrs. William
Overman, of Salisbury.
Treasurer-Mrs. John Hinsdale, of
Raleigh.
Registrar-Mrs. Maria Parham, of
Henderson.
H~iStOrian-MrS ArmStead Jones, of
Raleigh.
The retiring president. Mrs. William
Parsley, received a denomination, but
declining, was accorded a unanimous
vote of appreciation and thanks for
having so ably organized the state di-
vision. thereby giving an Impetus to
the noble work of preserving the his
tory and memory of the glorious but
sad days of '61-'65.
Two delegates were selected to rep
resent the state at the L. D. c.. con-
vention. which meets at Hot Springs,
Ark, November 9. 1S9S-Mrs. Parsley
from the eastern portion and Mrs. VIM.
Overman, of Salisbury, from the west
ern portion. Each chapter was also
urged to either send delegates or prox-
les to the state convention, as it is
considered important to secure the full
representation.
Mrs. ". B. Morton n Mrs. DR..
Payne We're appointed to frame suit
able resolutions upon the death of
Winnie Davis, the beloved Daughter
of the Confederacy. Copies to be sent
to Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Hayes.
The convention, after rendering
thanks to Miss Olivia Myers for the
efficient manner in which she perform
ed the duties of secretary. adjourned
to meet in Henderson. the second We'd
nesday in October. 1899. having been
invited by the Vance County chapter.
The closing feature of this delightful
occasion was an evening reception Civ
en- at the hospitable residence of Mrs.
Robert T. Hodges on Market street. to
which the ladies had invited the vet
Grams to assist them in doing honors
to their distinguished guests. Mrs.
Parsley. Mrs. Rankin, Mrs. Parker,
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