The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-03
Daughters Of
Confederacy.
News and Notes n Re.
gard to Texas Chapters,
U. D. G.

OFFICERS TEXAS DIVISION.
Mfs. Corneiia Branch stone. prssidsnt osi-
Mrs Henry sampson. Arss vis, president.
Mr.. s.assoos W. sydnor. second Wee prss-
Msi. n. r. Hardy. third Vice prssidsA. saa
Mn. a. Q. johnson. fourth Vice psssadsa.
Mr. \ N. arovnsop. .eerssary. v,sssr.a.
Mrs. 1. ). cisytca. srsssassr. 'fors worn.
Mrs. w. A. Wood. registrar, Victoria.
Miss Adelia A. Dunovant, historian. Hcus-
ton.
Plsass send all communication Tor tAis eol-
lin avenue. Houston. Texas
The fourth annua, convsntion Of NJ uaitsd
Daughters Of the confederaoy 10 numbered
its train only delightful memories and events
In tho beautiful city OF Austin In the midst
OF the most Inspiring surroundings. the pres
cncc OF the old heroes OF the ConfcderAoy and
many distinguished men aud women 70 well
come Va made a scene full OF pleasure, though
Hinged with pathos, long 10 be remembered
II was memorable occasion In every way
ss sd the rsaSs auso SosS is'r po nss
Of numbers and Important questions dis.
GUESSED ana adopted.
we were ss ca b, BY tn gns. IL S ssn
Reagan, Ex-Governor r. r. Lubbock, whom
Houstonlars always delight to honor; General
Shelley, Judge and Mrs l., J; Storey, Bishop
aud Mrs. kinsoiving. General King. Captain
punovant Mrs. Rebcoca Fisher. Mrs. o. NJ.
Roberts and many others alike distinguished
In times OF peace as well as In war. Little
wonasr NJ mat hs Ss q cause teprc
TO higher and nobler resolves under the in
spiration of their presence
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The convention was called to order at 10
o'clock on Wednesday morning. November 20,
by Mrs, cornelia B. Stone, the able president
OF the Texas division, when the Rev. Dr,
Smoot OF Austin opened the proceedings with
prayer, Following this tho entire assemhlgse
1osnod in singing beautiful hymn entitled
Our Southland" composed for the occasion
by Miss Adelin A. Duno:ant the talented
historian Of the state division, whom we might
Justly claim for the poetess of the division
did she. not excel in prose- writing as well
and make us hesitate which honor to confer
upon her Mrs. walton's address was full
of beautiful thoughts and all felt sure that
the welcome she extended was most sincere.
Following Mrs Walton's address the roll
the various chapter rolls showed that not only
all tho officers but two we're present. but the
chapters were fully represented,
Mira Stone then appointed as a committee
on credentials Mesdames Cone, johnson. Lana
and Dinsmorc All credentials were turned
over to these Indies, who gave them careful
hut speedy cpns!dorstion and 5hurtly repnrtca
that tho various chapters of the State, thirty
eight In number were we'll represented by
delssetes, there heing very few PROXIES
Their report was adopted, but pcndins the
addresses by Mrs. Stone ms president, Mrs.
noboncn Fishor. the president OF the Dhugh-
tiers Of the Republic OF Texas. was invited to
q seat of honor on the roStrum, as was Mrs.
o. NJ Roberts.
Adopting the CREDENTIALS committees report
Mrs. Stone read her annual address. which
was freighted with much interesting data.
She reviewed the WORKINGS Of The association
for the past year and commented upon the
growing interest developing on NIL sides In the
work Of the association; reviewed tho National
meeting ut Richmond and urged that active
steps he taken TO secure the construction or
the JEFF Davis monument without any un-
necessary delay. She also urged that the
Texas daughters should see TO It that Toxas
n State exhibit in tho Confederate memorial
exhibit at Richmond, and that every effort
should be made to secure good line or his-
toricnl relies which would do credit to this
State.
Following her address, Judge John r. Rea-
gan, who had Just arrived in tho hnll, was
invited to n seat on the rostrum, ana In re-
liyered brief but happy address In keeping
with the workings Of the association
Upon the conclusion OF his address. Mrs.
Waiter p. Fisher OF Galveston, ms spohes-
man OF Mrs. Henry Rosenberg OF that city,
tho ussocinlion with very hand
some silver tipped gavel. which was fcelingly
accepted by Mrs Stone upon the part ~ her
self and the association The Eavel was made
Of wood taken from near tho old Davis home. |
and il tipped with silver. being handsome
gift well worthy of the most careful guarding |
At the hands OF the association
~
The reports OF secrctsry, treasurer and
registrar were then read and proved most IN
and encouraging
Most complimentary mention was made Of
The Post and It's kind attentions TO the U.
D. c.. and a rising vote OF thanks rendered
Mrs. seabrook w. sydnor for her column In
tho interest OF the organization appearing
each sunday In The Houston Post
Following this memorial services were held
In tribute TO tho members OF the association
who haye died dgr.pS nm 1ho past s9ar prossyo
and upon their conclusion the meeting adj
iourned for dinner.
At tho afternoon session the gitts, com,
pen, from Mrs. o. NJ. Roberts TO the local
chapter OF the Daughters OF the confoderacy,
were presented. Mfs W!nkler wanted SAID
historical relics for the Richmond museum,
but Mrs. Tobin. the president OF the local
shapter. stated that such gifts should re-
MAIN In Texas. and II the people OF Vir-
o Texas to do 30. and they viii accordingly
remain here.
Miss Donovant. the state historian. was
lext called on for her annual report. and
made the same. 1t was most interesting
me, showing careful forethought and much
,aro In its preparation. She dealt Mt great
eugth with tho historical situation con-
fronting the public. and gave II as her opin-
on that tho Daughters Of the Confederacy
must be up and doing II they hoped TO save
.he history OF tho Lost Cause to coming
She advised that the various
ihapters throughout the State tako II upon
themselves to do this missionary work IN
he limo OF historical education and 10 that
end suggested tho establishment OF auxii
ary chapters for children. said chapters TO be
operated In conjunction with the regular
chapter. but the object Of tho same 70 DO
he teaching of correct history TO the chill
ircn, When girl grows up In this auxiliary |
,hapter she Is entitled TO membership In |
he regular chapter and the boys are 70 ne
to tho Confederate Veterans
amps for membership. She also suggested
hat each camp should try and secure |
library OF books giving a true history OF tue
war aud lot said library DO open 70 the
public
4 plumber OF the chapter secretaries 20 the
front, but owing 10 the breyity al the az
fernoon session all the chapters we're not
able 10 report but those that did reported
excellent progress. Judging from the reports
made the chapters are not only increasing
rapidly In membership. but IN their workinR
held as we'll Many cemeteries around over
The stats have been we'll cared for through
The efforts Of the various chapters; they All
here ~ securing an organ. and they also
reported q number Of local funds being raised
% erect monuments or beautify cemeteries |
N various placf< III the State.