The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-11-26
Local News.
Daughters ar II" Confederacy In Con.
yentiOn

"
the Daughters of the Confederacy has
filled tho city with many visitors and
brought our people to O higher appre-
citation of the efforts of our noble wo-
men to perpetuate the fame of our
Confederate dead. In addition to the
visitors from adjacent towns and from
the country, there are about fifty dele
gates from cities and towns all over
the State. The initiative to the Con-
yentlOn was the pa-lOr Kat thcring at the
iiotel Chiquola Monday night. where
intrOductiOns were the order of the
evening. Notwithstanding the threat
cnlng weather there was Il full attend
ance, and if every body didn't get ac-
Qualhtcd with everybody else nobody
was to blame. The delightful social
interchange of greetings WAS kept up
until quite late and evidently greatly
enjoyed.
The business session convened at the
Court House ut ] o'clock yesterday
morning. 1t began raining during the
night and continued. making the
streets muddy and walking ,iisngrcci,-
bic, but by 10 o'clock the ladies began
to assemble and the Court House was
soon the scene OF beauty and refine
mcnt. The session was presided over
hv Mrs. James Conner, of Charleston,
the president of the l.. ID. &. of South
Southern woman in style, manner and
appearance. The we'll defined though
delicate cast Of the features. the pUise
OF the head. all combining to bring out
the characteristic lineanicnts of our
fair Southern beauties. The session
was opened with prayer by Dr. James
ID. Chapman, after which Mayor j. NJ.
extended welcome on behalf of the
city. Greetings from the X. T.. Lee
Chapter were extended by Mrs. Lula
Aver Nandiver in Il short, elegantly
composed original poem, which was
we'll delivered and greeted with ap-
plause. This was followed by greet
ing from tho Dixie Chapter by Miss
Eleanor Cochran, her theme being the
love and worship OF the dead and the
effort of these organizations to find
and honor every Confederate soldier.
Miss Cochran. is one of AndersOn's most
brilliant young ladies, and it is nothing
more than onr people expect when we
say her remarks were intellectual,
l'"asing aud we'll delivered. The re-
.>p'nse on behalf of the State Division
MIs ly Mrs. j. III. White, OF Johnston.
Her remarks were highly complimen-
tary to Anderson, both city and county,
and indicated IL familiarity with the his
tory OF Anderson. which could only have
been obtained by interested research.
The response was full of interesting
references, splendidly delivered and
delighted every one. Interspersed
through the program were beautiful
Chapter treated the Convention to n
unique rendition of "Annie Laurie"
which WAS sweeter and more to bV ap-
preciated because Of tho absence of
the male voice. Mrs. Cora LigOn sang
Conquered Banner" This lady is
noted for her soft round voice, which
is at all times under perfect control
ever she sings is beautifully sung
Songs of the South" rendered in
chorus, brought the Convention to the
routine of business, ns appointing and
report OF credentinl cOmUlittet, reading
minutes ut last Convention, calling
roll of officers and Chapters. The en-
tire proceedings were interesting, en-
almost incessnnt rain during the day,
but interest did not abate and the Con-
ventiOn was delightful in spite of the
weather.
Last night tho delegates, the
Dixie Chapter, Tho Veterans and
the Sons Of Veterans were rendered a
reception at tho beautiful home of Mrs.
The decorations OF this already elegant
home were beautiful almost beyond
description and were the creations of
Mrs. Mamie Fretweli, assisted by Miss
Marie Gilliard. Three arches of twelve
electric lights, alternating white and
read, spanned the walk from the gate to
the entrance. The long roomy piazza
converted into veritable palm garden
of natural palms, which. under the
electric lights. produced u most charm
ing effect. This was the place of
promenade and rest for the many
guests. The front hall was patriotic
picture. Confederate flags adorned
the walls in graceful groups. while on
large Confederate battle flag. Ivy
was tastefully entertwined among the
flags. producing bright softening
effect. Over the entrance leading to
the back hall, in half circle, in large
letters were the words, "United Dnugh-
ters of the Confederacy.' The suite of
reception rooms were work of ex-
anisi,e art in decoration: They were
Immediately to the right Of the main
entrance and communicative by sliding
doors. The first was in red effect
FestOOned from the ceiling in the cen
ter were garlands of ivy studded with
red roses, draping low and extending
to the four sides. Not less than five
hundred roses were used in this room,
all being the work OF Miss Marie Gill
lard. The adjoining room was in pure
white. Magnolias were the the flowers
lavishly but tastefulIy used, white
bunting being the drapings. 1t was in
this lovely room the officers of the
*Chapters stood when receiving. From
tfie first room the dining room was
reached. In this only chrysanthe-
amums were used. but the blending of
the many cOlOrs was artisticaliy done
and the effect was delightful. Lunch
was served. music. both vocal and in
StTuiiiri,'"i. inirr~prrsr,i the g,ticties.
and every one attending was pleased
and happy despite the incirncnt wealth
ar. Mis. Birckic,, the hostess OF
the occasion and the historian of
the X. +. Lee Chapter, was
charming and entertaining AS is always
her chief characteristic.
To day the visiting ladies will be-
given drive about the city and to-
night the Dixie Chapter will give them