The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-08
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CO1. J. M. ,FdlkneT, WILn HIS uutIiHS energy and the magnanimous spirit that fills his heart with love for the indigent Confederate soldier, has secured the ser vices of ex-Governor Bob Taylor, 10 deliver as a benefit for the Home his lecture, "The Old Plantation accompa- nied by his famous quartette, at the Au- litorium in Montgomery, Ala, on Satur- day night, the 14th of June. He has also succeeded in getting a one fare rate to Montgomery and return, over all roads leading into Montgomery for this lec- ture. Col. Falkner conceived the idea of sending a committee of ladies into as many towns as practicable, for the pur- pose of selling tickets for this occasion. The idea is to appeal to the feelings of patriotism and charity for the poor and battle-scarred veterans. and buy the tick cts even if never used. Surely no one would mind giving 50 cents or $l. that bravely in the vigor of youthful man. hood. many of whom have suffered through these long years wltn wounds received in the conflict. Now let the Vet erans. Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. aid this noble vet eran, Colonel Falkner. and the Jeff Falk- ner Camp, in their efforts to soften the sorrows and make more comfortable the declining wears of these old heroes, by placing them in Confederate Home, which has been 90 delightfully."- located by the generous gift of Colonel Falkner at Mountain Creek: there they will go from
 
 shade, until God calls them to a home above the skies.
 May the Daughters of the Confederacy in every town in Alabama aid in this en- terprise.
 The Sophie Bibb Chapter, U. D. G.. held meeting June 4th at the home of Mrs. John Kirkpatrick; Reports were Division held in Demopolis. Mrs. Doran, Chairman of the Committee for receiving contributions for the Sophie Bibb room at the Veterans Home made an inter esting report of her visit to the Home, her choice of the first room in the new building privilege accorded the Sophie Bihb Chapter by Colonel Falkner. and the adjustment of the furniture. She de- picted the joy of the first two old soldiers who had been taken. from the country poor house to find d comfortable home In beautiful and peaceful surroundings in which to spend their latter years.
 Mrs. Lee, as visitor to the Charleston Exposition. gave a full and beautiful re- port of her visit.
 To aid in securing funds for the regu- lar monthly contributions to needy vet erans tho Chapter decided to have a boat excursion on Tuesday evening the 10th of June.
 There was no further business of inn portance.
 Mrs A. T. Goodwin, Cor. Sec.
 Report of Troy Chapter.
 On Tuesday May 20th, the Troy Chap ter. '. D. C., was delightfully."- entertained at their regular social meeting by Miss Ida Murphree. On this occasion the itor Mrs. H. NJ. Weedon, of the Cradle Chapter of Montgomery.
 The program prepared for this meeting was very interesting one.
 Mrs. Jerry Pierson read a very able and instructive sketch on Albert Sidney John ston, followed by an interesting article On the origin of the Confederate Flag, read by Miss Lucille Elan. Miss Florence ing account of the taking of Forts Henry and Donelson. At the conclusion of the program Mrs. F. s. Wood. Director of tho Chapter. gave a very interesting ac- count of the social happenings at the Convention. deferrinp reference to busi- ness matters until the regular business meeting. After enjoying toothsome re- treatments daintily served, the meeting
 On May 18th the Chapter held a busi- ness meeting at the home of the Presi- dent. The report of Mrs. Wood as to the work of the Convention was heartily endorsed by every member present. Af- ter attending to local business the meet ing adjourned.
 A most interesting service was held at the Fi s. Baptist Chlr ,h. June 5. birthday of Jefferson Davis. The following pro- gram was successfully carried out:
 Prayer-Rev. Sturgeon.
 Organ solo-Miss Murphree.
 Talk-Capt. l.. H. Bowles.
 Talk-Rev. Johnson.
 Vocal Solo-Mr. Jake Chaffin.
 Talk--Prof. E. M. Shackelford.
 Vocal Solo-Mrs. J. 8. Carroll.
 Talk-Prof. k. M. Wright.
 Presentation of Crosses of Honor to Vet erans.
 Benediction-Rev. Johnson.
 Mrs. w. H. Sanford, Cor. Sec.
 The minutes of the Eighth Annual Con- 'vention of the United Daughters of the Confederac' which was held in Will mington last November, have just recent ly been distributed. The members of the organization who did not attend will find the records of this convention filled win interest At this particular time when all Southerners are appealed to for con tributions of flowers and our hearts nat urally turn to the ohServancc of Memo rial Day at Camp Chase, we think 1t will be of interest to reproduce the his tory of Camp Chase Cemetery. as was read before the Wilmington Convention h Mrs T NJ Worcester of Cincinnati