The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

hand, was placed the bnndhome historic EsVsi
OF the chapter.
Navarro chapter, United Daughters OF the
Contederacy mat in regular session January
g. 1900. at the hUsptnble homo of it's prssi-
dent. Mrs r. J. Halhert Twenty ladies wero
present, and ali socmed DESTROYS to make the
the new year profitable to the objects Of the
association along all iiaes--local, state and
National.
As required by the constitution OF the State
division the annual reports of the secretary,
membership secretary, treasurer and historian
were read, and favorably received by tue
chapter.
Alter an exhaustive review OF work &C
complished, canvassing plans for tho new
year and new century, we hnd we have
5000 in the treasury at interest. which has
been acquired through various EFFORTS TO
raise funds for the monument to the Confed-
crate soldier besides sums expended for BEN
evolent purposes IN different channels.
The COMMITTEES appointed 70 solicit for
monument made no report, as Christmas abe
sorbed their energies In other directions,
The result OF the "old Maids Convention.
a laughable farce. was commented upon &c a
most signal success. which Melted 3l25
Realizing the chapter has been the recipient
OF many favors from citizens, It was resolved
to tender reception 10 friends Of the Daugh-
ters OF the Confederacy at the city hall on
January 10, and celebrate the birthday OF
General Robert u. Lee.
A committee was appointed 20 arrange pro-
gramme select speaker. etc. and another
committee to provide light refreshments.
Members entered heartily into this plan, az
all desire 10 testify our appreciation Of CO.
operation since organization. May 1887.
The literary programme was omitted, except
lett Of Alyin--by Mrs. X. S. Nebiett. and We
proceeded with the annual election OF officers.
The president and hrst vice president signi-
ned their desire 70 decline reelection, but
IN WI mi ted ba trere
pended nominations made In appropriate lit
tie speeches. and each officer was elected by
aeelamStio1. with following result;
Talley FIRST vice PRESIDENT Mira, b.. II.
Townsend second Vice president; Miss Ida
Lea. recording secretary; Mrs. J. l.: Miller.
membership secretary Mrs. N. J. Mills.
treasurer: Mrs. A. " winkler. historian.
Delicious refreshments were served by tho
daughters OF our hostess. Miss Annie Hslbsrt
and Mrs. Helen Groce OF Wa1Rbaohie.
The afternoon was gloomy, but cheerful
Ares. lovely surroundings. social harmony
and true southern .weleome, warmed all
hearts and became delightful memory OF the
close OF the holiday season, and an inspirn-
ton for 1900.
Mrs. A. v. winkles
Historian. Navarro Chapter
To the Daughters Of In. conf.dsrscy of the
Texas Division.
). The committee on snnivsrsariss for II,
chapters the following suggestions for pro-
gTamnies for the three anniversaries 10 be
observed for the year 1900
] Programme for Robert p. Lees birthday
January 10:
Let avery chapter president Immediately
appoint o committee on anniversaries thai
will At once formulate a progfamme for ths
celebration Of the 18th OF January the dsy
that gave 10 the world and the ages Robert
! w. Lee. We deem II best that we only sug
/ gest the outlines OF this pgogrammo knowing
how much talent exists In the division. ant
believing this 70 be the surest means Of de
veloping individuality, without which nothing
original can come forth
Along this line let all the available picture
Of Robert y. Lee ana his family be COLLECTED
beneath the folds Of Confederate banner Il
the decorations Of the room in which IN
/ celebration Is held. Let AZ least one origina
paper be read presenting him In the hnel'
4 cut sides Of his character. Gentleman, Chris
ton. soldier. commander. scholar; Lee Il
victory and 10 defeat Let there be seleci,or
read from his life rscltations. such az LIE
u the wildernets;2 snngs. susgestively ''Tb
Sword ~ Robert z, Lee" iutersperre
throughout with Confederate music.
4 z rfogN mme for Decoration psy. April ~
Let the committee on anrivtrssfies. hay
two suhcemmitfees. One 10 ASCERTAIN II an
copfedsrets soidisrs are buried in the Gems
ssrss Of TIE ehaDtsr lseAlivI ~ sEAs :