The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-16

We would again call the attention of each Chapter to the rules governing the U. ID. c. columns. We have before spoken . of the patriotic kindness of The Adver- tiser in granting this space to the Daughters of the Confectionery. and with but very few requirements of the ed.- tors in return. To these we strictly ad- here from a sense of perfect gratitude Advertiser office by noon on Friday. To obey this injunction, the copy must be mailed by the editor-in-chief at the lat est Friday a. m. And to add to this material after once mailed means to overcrowd our allotted space-probably to be cut out by The Advertiser manage ment and thus causing great confusion.
 When we receive Chapter reports. all of which are excellent, after the copy has been mailed, we feel that it is only good reading deferred for the next week, and 1t is carefully saved over. The com plaints at this management are very rare ceive them with painful regrets. To those Chapters holding meetings in the mid dle of the week, we would respectfully urge promptness. Our greatest pleasure will be to put all Chapter reports in these columns as soon as received. even at the sacrifice, of other articles. for we lay great stress upon the importance of good accounts of the Chapter meetings. It Is stimulating for one Chapter to know of the splendid course of reading, charitable and historical work which is being accomplished by the sister Chap ters. Like an electric circle. we feel the current when in close touch with the work.
 The following interesting report of the Secession Capital Chapter reached us too late to be included in the columns of last weeks issue, reaching us Friday night, which we regret:
 The Secession Capital Chapter, The regular monthly meeting of the Secession Capital Chapter was held at the home of the President. Mrs. John c. Finley. on last Wednesday afternoon. Reports were made bv the Secretaries and Treasurer. Letters read ad other matters disposed of. The literary pro- l gram was next in order.
 The Phantom Host,, by Father Ryan was read in the most effective manner 1 by Mrs. J. A. Reeves. This selection of | poetry is always loved by the Mont gomerians for the beautiful mention of the brave Phelan and gallant Lomax.es
 ''The Homespun Dress was read by l Mrs. J. Warren Jones and song, The Homespun Dress" by the Chapter. Then came the presentation of gavel by the l Secretary to the President, gift from l an honored Da rhter of the Conf deracy Mrs. E. M Tl..Able, who has the great est admiration for and bas always felt the deepest interest in this Chapter, 1 which has been so ably represented by | it's officers. The gavel was made from l the wood of a tree that grew near the | HrSt w mte f1ouSe or the Confederacy, | the historic home that sheltered for a time our iilustrious chieftain. Jefferson Davis, the chosen leader of a determined l people. This gavel comes as message of love and greeting to eve.y member of | the Secession Capital Chapter. Mrs. John G. Finley accepted the gavel in the fol- lowing words: Madam Secretary-Ailew me in behalf of every member of the Secession Capital Chapter. to tender through you to Mrs. Edward Trimbie, our warmest thanks for the evidence of her good will in presenting us with this beautiful ygavel. We prize is not only for the donors sake. but also for it's his- torioal value. I express my own senti- ments and I believe the sentiments of our Chapter when I say that the Seces- sion Chapter never had more active or earnest friend than Mrs Edward Trim ble. We accept this gavei and will faith fully keep and preserve it until the mem- ories of the Confederacy have faded into oblivion.
 The meeting adjourned after one of the most delightful evenings In the hls- tory of the Chapter.
 Mrs. George Simpson,
 Recording Secretary.