The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
UNITED DAUGHTERS
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 Annie M. Ciisby. Historian. Cradle of the confederacy Chapter
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 The Cradle ofthe Confederacy held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday ai- ternoon, January 1. 1902, at the residence of the Vice President Mrs. Micou. who occupied the chair. Secretary read the following communication from the Pres- ident, Mrs. c. Lanier:
 To the Cradle of the Confederacy:
 Before retiring from the honorable po- sition to which you elected me a year ago, l must express to each and every member of this chapter my grateful ac- knowledgment of your loyal support or me in all the efforts l have made for the interests of our beloved circle. Never a murmur of discontent or disapproval has come to pain me- though many times 1 have needed your charitable leniency But the fault was not of the heart that is an open book before you, with one word-Love-filling all the page.
 My earnest thanks are due each officer and member who has served with me on the official board or committees. l especially thank Tonr worthy wee fresl- which T laid down last summer. She has most ably discharged the duties of the office of President. She has been faithful
  ter express their appreciation of her ef- ficient work for them by d rising vote or thanks. Wishing you a'happy, prosperous and profitable New Year in faithful bonds
 Wilhelmina Clopton Lanier.
 The chapter expressed deep regret that our loved President refused to serve another year. Report of Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and Historian were accepted with rising vote of thanks for their efficient years work Owing to the absence of the Director Mrs. Chappell Cory. at December meeting, she was called upon to make a report as chairman of the Cradle delegation at Wilmington convention. Among other things she said: T am sorry l cannot convention by saying that it was entirely harmonious. and in praise given for the charming people of Wilmington and their beautiful city by the sea. But truth com convention of U. D. C., was a very un- ruly and at times stormy convention. with an undercurrent o1 personal ani- mosities sad to see. and it took the wis dom of very conservative heads to bring good out of what at times seemed to presage harm to our noble cause Mrs. Cory stated further though that she was very glad to say that some sacrifices were made toward that end. She, too. received a rising vote of thanks for her able report.
 The following recommendation from the President was read and adopted; That the Historian be requested to read to tEa> chapter at each monthly meeting the historic material which she has gath chapter scrap book In case she cannot be present let her feel obligated to sec that this part of our monthly program is faithfully carried out, by appointing that this monthly report will be an ad- vantage to the Historian, and that 1t Will prove an attractive literary feature.
 As the present official board positively refused n order of business was the election Of officers for the new year which resulted as follows: Mrs. Vincent Eim9re, Presi- dent; Mrs. J. Kirk Jackson, Vice Presi- dent; Mrs. F. H. Warren, Recording Sec retaIy; Miss Gabrielle Watts, Treasurer; Mrs. Maxwell, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. John Savage. Historian; Mrs Chap peli Cory, Director.
 All business being over. Mrs. Micou served delicious refreshments, some time was spent in social intercourse and many a toast was drank around the fruit punch bowl. The New Year meeting Of 1902 will long be remembered and num- bered among the most interesting and en- Jessie Thompson Lamar, Retiring Recording Secretary.
 Report of the R. E. Rodes Chapter. The R, E. Rodes Chapter No 64, Ala bama Division of the U. D. C., met with Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, President of the Chapter, on January g. last. This was the annual meeting. The rooms were de corated in holly and mistleto, and the Confederate colors, red. white and red were festooned around the pillars in the hall The battleflag Ccbfederate flag and the ether flag. were grouped around. j The meeting vas largely attend ed, about fifty members being present. The officers were elscted and the dues raised to 50 cents.
 One hundred and thirty two Crosses of Honor will be conferred on the veSer- ans on the 18th. at the court house.
 Music was enjoyed, and a paper read on the capture of Jefferscn Davts. and the lines found on the back of Con- federate bill were recited., The President gave her annual message. making some useful suggestions. Refreshments were served and the Chapter adjourned
 Robert E. Lee Chapter, U. D. 0.
 Confederate Soldiers-Their deeds found, equal to their me."-Chapter Motto.
 The regular meeting of the Robert E. Lee Chapter was held Friday afternoon, January 3, 1902. The exercises opened by the Chapter rising and repeating the Lords Prayer.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. W. w. Barnes, in the ab- sence of the Secretary. Mrs. w. w. Will Hams.
 an impressive and highly interesting pro- gram for January 19. the birthday of the Immortal Lee.
 As the 18th of January falls on Sunday, It was decided to celebrate Monday, Jan uary %.
 pr. Purser has accepted an invitation to deliver an address on General Lee, on that occasion.
 pr. Purser is a man of rare literary attainments, and we predict an intellec-