The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
NOTES FROM Q. D. C. coNvEN-
 TroN IN WILMINGTON, N c
(By a Deiegate.)

The convention m WlimlnStoH, @uJo" ed Saturday evening, having been Tn ses- sion since Wednesday morning, Novem- her 18th. The attendance was unusually large and much enthusiasm was shown at all gatherings both social and busi- ness
 Cape Fear Chapter. U. D. C., was assisted by all Wilmington In extenoing the hospitality of the city by the sea:
 There were registered at "The Orton the names of Mrs. M. c. Clsnton, Mrs. Aliis c. Birch, Mrs. R. P. Dexter. Mrs. A. G. Dowdell. Mrs. Charles G. Brown. Mrs. J. D. Beale, Mrs. Jessie Lamar Mrs. Chapel Cory, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Cobb and Miss Gertrude Swanson, deie- xates from Alabama.
 The next convention will be held in New Orleans and for 1903, St. Louis, MO- Shas extended an invitation.
 Miss Fannie Blunt, delegate rom zophia Bibb was the guest of friends iuring the convention. Mrs. James Wor- cester of Cincinnati. Ohio. will be the yuest of Mrs. R. P. Dexter later Tn the winter. Mrs. Worcester Is most enthu- uastic in her U. D. c. work and rom her abundant means subscribed hberaliy 10 all calls made by the convention.
 At a reception on Wednesday night, uyen at ''The Orton" a dear old lady I2 wears old sang '"The Conquered Ban- ner," Had she been screened from the listeners, one would have pictured a lifted woman with her voice just in Its Srime of sweetness and strength.
 Mrs. Allie c. Birch was the recipient If many kind attentions from the good people of Wilmington. Mrs. Birch Is descendant of the Burgrown family of North Carolina. which made her of in- terest &o large circle of connections
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 Mrs, Townsville of Rome, Ga, the new president of the U. D. C., is con- sidered c most wise selection: Mrs. RounsaviIle Is said to be q woman of great executive ability, thoughtful in her opinions and firm in her decisions.
 The Wilmington Light Infantry, enter tained the U. D. C., at their headquart- CTS on Thursday evening. The young men were assisted by the old Veterans in their duties as hosts and gave the visitors a charming evening.
 Mrs. Andrew Dewdell of opelika, gave a splendid report of the U. D. c. work in Alabama. Mrs. Dowdell made many friends among the delegates who recognized beneath the gentle manner a mind of culture and strength.
 It is the earnest wish of many of the U. D. c. that Miss Donavant of Houston. Texas, be made Historian General Miss Donavant's address before the cnnven- tion convinced all who heard her. that she alone, could fill this most important and honorable office.
 Mrs. Gabbett read a very interesting paper regarding her work as custodian of the Cross of Honor.
 Colonel Waddell, Mayor of Wilmington. rave an address of welcome to the U. D. c. In speaking of the city which during those convention days would belong to the Daughters, he wove in some inter esting facts of Revolutionary and Con- federate history. On all occasions Colonel waddell and his charming wife were at- tentive to their guests and added much tc their pleasure.
 The presence of the wife of Stonewai Jackson was appreciated by the conven. ton. It gave her a cordial greeting. 6 continuous honor and a loving farewell. Mrs. W. W. Read has postponed her visit to Montgomery on account of a severe cold. Mrs. Read has been one of the most popular officers of the U. D. c.
 Again the convention has been fortun- ate in Its selection of First Vice Presi- dent, Mrs. Mollie NJ. Rosenberg of Gal weston. Tex, a woman of beauty and gentleness whose charity extends to all.
 The Governor of North Carolina left his many duties and travelled from Raleigh to wilmington to pay his greetings to the U. D. C., which he did in a manner most pleasing.
 Many veterans were interested listen CTS to the convention proceedings.
 beautiful compliment was paid by the Atlanta Chapter to the delegates of the U. D. c. convention who came with Atlanta on the special Sunday morning. A Committee met the delegates and es- corted them to the Kimbal where a tempting breakfast was served. The charming women who had so sweetly made themselves hostess to the stran- ser within their gate" made each dele gate feel they were the gust of honor. A6rs. Oharls Plane. who was sent by the Atlanta chapter as delegate to the con- vention, gracefully introduced the guests to the beloved Pres3dsnt of the Atlanta Chapter, Mrs. Joseph s. Raine. A re- sponse ef thanks was made by Mrs. Goodlet of Nashville, the honored Mother of the Canfederacy. who first organised these Daughters in their work of love Later Mrs. Joseph Thompson held an in. formal reception in honor of the U. D. c
 Mrs. Pinckney Smith, one of the cheery lights of the convention. received many compliments upon the beautiful and cor. dial invitation extended by the city oi New Orleans to the U. D. c. to hold their next convention in that city. There was a unanimous acceptance.
 Judge Christian of Richmond, Va, de- tivered a strong address to the U. D. c. Dn Friday evening, "Sherman's March to the Sea-" How we fought and how they fought.