The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-15

whelmingiy large body to take posses
sion Of your beautiful city, but we come
in love, n well assured of the hospital
ity that never fails. In the homes of
North Carolina, from time immemoriak
n stranger within the gates has ever
been the honored n favored guest 1t
was that lovely home life in the history
Of the Old South where kindness was
the law Of the household, and where
lessons of o and tenderness and on
esty and ourag were the daily each
ings hat made our men the heroes n
giants CT the great four years struggle.
From these homes Of North Carolina
came the men who made for her this
glorious record. The first at Bethel, the
last at Appomattox. You all know the
story. but We glory in it and o TO
tell il. In the great charge at Balack-
ava, OF which Tennyson said AL the
world wondered" England lost 37h per
cent. Of her men: in the charge of the
North Carolina division at Gettysburg,
So per cent of her men were left upon
the field of battle. 1t was the home life
in the cid North state that gave these
men the courage to do and dare all for
he principles they had learned at moth
er's side. To those homes We have
come thankfully accepting your graci-
Gus invitation. The same law of low
ing kindness rules the home life, and
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linked in charming hospitality. We,
the women of the south, h United
Daughters Of the Confederacy with a
grateful appreciation Of that hospitali-
ty, and a realizing sense OF the courtesy
and cordially extended to us, would
thank each one of the charming enter
tainers to whom we are so indebted.
To each one-your gallant governor and
mayor, your charming women and
brave men, we would express the graf
itude and appreciation we feel for all
you have done for us. Time can never
take from us the pleasant memories OF
Wilmington and her people"
The beautiful song "Annie Laurie"
was sung artistically by Mrs. CASTOR
Meares, Mrs. Waters, Mrs. Waddell,
Miss Foster, Miss Horne and Miss
Adrian, Miss Hart, Mrs. Smith. The
audience most heartily ~applauded the
singers.
GOVERNOR AYCOCK INTRODUCED.
Miss Mary F. Meares, corresponding
ing secretary, United Daughters of the
Confederacy next introduced Governor
Charles B. Aycock, saying it gave her
great pleasure to present this dlstln-
guished gentleman. A great storm OF
applause was given the governor and
he delivered a brief but splendid speech,
welcoming the convention on the part
of North Carolina. He commended the
work of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy. and referring humorously
to the remarks about North CarollnaS
superiority, he said we hardly ever
tell about ourselves but when
we get together we say some power
fully pleasant things of ourselves. At
ter speaking beautifully, he concluded
by saying it was very appropriate for
him to welcome the noble women OF the
south. for North Cardinals capital is
named for a man who laid down his
cloak for his queen to walk upon. The
governors speech was a gem and the
ladies were greatly pleased with it.
After Governor Aycock had finished,
Miss Horne sang THE Benny Blue
Flag" She sang it in the most artistic
manner and the audience sang the
chorus. This stirring song, was the
cause for applause and cheers.
Miss Adelia Dunovant, historian of
the Texas Division closed the pro-
gramme with a splendid address en-
titled: principles in Their Relations
to Human Action" 1t was a strong
argument from a legal stanpoint, show
ing hat secession was not contrary
to the constitution. Her effort was a
mastery defense of the cause of the
south. When she finished there was
tremendous cheering and applause.
After announcements by the CORE
spending secretary the convention took
a recess till 3 p. m.
AT 8 q. m. the convention met but
after speaking some time in discussing
the organization of the body for busi-
ness. the convention took a recess till
$50 o'clock this morning, owing to
some complications in the credentials.
During the discussions many of the
ladies demonstrated marked ability in
taking care of themselves in debate.
MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION.
! Last night from 9 till II o'clock al
The Orion Cape Fear Chaper ave the
visiting daughters a reception. 1t was
an elegant affair, and the decorations
were quite handsome. Music was fur,
| nished by the Hollowbush orchestra.
! Mrs. StonewaIl Jackson was the center
(: of attraction. She received n never
was she more Loyalty greeted by south.
| ern womanhood and manhood. Sh'
had kind words for her friends.
Mrs. Jackson was the recipient of
rare and beautiful bouquet Of flower
sent by Mrs. F. w. Foster. Mrs. Eos
ter's card was attached, containing tn
, following: Mrs. Stonewall Jackson
member Salem Academy Alumnae AS
ISOLATION. Compliments of Mrs. Flavel
Wright Foster, a Salem Academ,
I alumna."
Governor Aycock attended the recep
| ton and also was the centre of marked
attention. The Confederate Veteran!
also attended, many of them in uni
form. and the Wilmington Light In
| antry was out in full dress uniform