The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-21

Honorary Prestdsnt-Mrn' saiiie C' Jones'
 First Vice Prssidsnt--Mrs. Rose Garland
 Lewis. Birmingham
 Tor, Dsmopoiis.
 Recording seorstary-Mrs. B. B. Ross'
 corTespondins seorstary-Mrs. W. Will
 Trsssarsr-Mrs. J. N. Thompson. Tus-
 Historisn-Mrs. Harvey E. Jonos. Spring
 RsssssIsr-Giss nma Holland. Scale.
 cHAIRMnN or COMMITTEES.
 Historical cemmitsss-Miss M. E. Bullock
 Moaumsntai conmissss-Mrs. L. G. Daw-
 chiidrsn of the confsa.raey-Mrs. F. T.
 Chapter Extension comnitsss-Mrs. F. H.
 Elmore. Montgomery.
 Pelham Chapter of Birmingham, has recently held a bazaar for the Confed- crate Monument which the Chapter Is en- deavoring to erect in that city.
 The bazaar was in every way suc- cess, and the financial gain, e net profit of over $500, proved the energy and in- terestine zeal o6 the faithful ladies who compose the membership of Pelham Chap ter. Each booth was filled with useful and beautiful articles for the Christmas purchaser and dolls and toys galore for Santa Claus wagon. The editor Is in debted to the kindness of Mrs. J. A. Rountree for a unique souvenir from the patriotic booth,-a miniature horseshoe made from the arnor plate Of the Con- federate ram Virginia, or Msrrimac. which achieved fame in Hampton Roads. March, 1862.
 The little iron horseshoe. with the ':Mer- rimac, March, 1ss2" engraved in bold let ters on one side is enclosed in a small card; printed on the opposite site Is brief history of this ironclad ram. in these words: "This vessel. which revo- lutionized naval warfare. was construct ed by the Confederate Government out of the sunlksn hull of the U. s. Gov ernment vessel Merrimac. at Norfolk, Va. Clad in armor of iron and fying the Confederate colors she steamed out of Norfolk harbor on Saturday, March 8. 1862, and at once engaged the U. 6. heet lying in Hampton Roads. She destroyed the Cumberland and the Congress and the following day after heated engage msnt. drove the U. s. Monitor Into shoal water under the guns of Fort Monroe. Further attempts at later dates to en- gage battle with the U. S. vessels proved of no avail and she steamed back to Nor folk with flying colors.
 "On the evacuation of Norfolk by the Confederate Army the Virginia was de- stroyed by her builders.
 After the war her armor plate was removed by divers and was purchased by the Old Dominion Iron and Nall Works and was carried to their works at Belle Isle, Richmond. Va, where sev- eral tons of 1t yet remain" A large num- Der of these souvenirs were presented by the Old Dominion Company, to the Ba- zaar Committee of Pelham Chapter, the o1a nP rxyht ho
 The Sodai Columns of last Sundays Advertiser gave splendid accounts of profitable and pleasant bazaars. for noble purposes given under the auspices of the Secession and John H. Forney Chap ters We are glad to note the splendid work of these chapters and the excel lent results of their indefa tigable efforts, which shows that they are alive and wide awake to all the interests of the Daughters of the Confsderacy. No doubt other Chapters have been engaged in some work of a similar nature to fur ther whatever project may be their spe- cial work, we would be glad to hear from | them. Barbour County Chapter, Eufaula. The Barbour Chapter. U. D. C.. held an | interesting meeting at the home of the President on the afternoon of Friday | last.
 There was a good attendance despite the indictment weather. The aspect with | out, was most dreary and uninviting; the suns rays being obscured by low | ering clouds, but within the walls of this beautiful home. brightened by the cheer | full happy face of Ia maitresse," the gloom was dispelled, all who entered re- | aIized the effect, approciating the air of l comfort pervading, felt glad of their com l fha nGiIal raanin1 nf fha nln- utes of the previous meeting, an enter | tainment to be given during the Christ mas holidays was discussed A Domino Party was decided upon, the proceeds to be appropriated to the Monument Fund" The details will be given the public as soon as arrangements can be made-and the evening appointed. The Daughters ask the young people to make no conflicting engagement on that evening.
 A Fiddler's Convention is also under consideration, the proceeds for the same | purpose, a cause of common interest to all, therefore the cooperation of the cit Izens will be solicited. The Chapter feels confident of a cheerful response. The next question presented was the ;. celebration of the birthday of Gen. Rob l ert E. Lee. A committee was appointed 1 to arrange appropriate exercises. The l meeting then adjourned to meet the first Friday in January.
 Tuskegee Chapter.
 The Tuskegee Chapter of the United | Daughters of the Confederacy held It's December meeting at the home of the President, Mrs. J. E. Cobb. The charm ing hostess conducted the exercises in her accustomed dignifed and gracious man- | ner.
 The occasion was brimful of interest | ing business. but time was found for the | following short program:
 | An Account of the 4tecent U, D. C. Convention in New Orleans, Miss Fan nle C. Aham.
 An Extract From Late Speech of Major Screws" Mrs. D. E. Leslie.
 Southern Women. During the War" Miss Annette Howard.
 "A Chapter from The Leopard s Spots, " Miss Gertrude Swanson. l The name of Miss Famine Graham was added to the Historical Committee, and l the Historian called meeting of that | Committee for the purpose of arranging program for General Lees Birthday l Mrs. Cobb related very charmingly sev- B. Gordon, who was her guest during his recent visit to Tuskegee. Historian Tuskegee Chapter, U. D. c.
 On December Il the Mobile Chapter met in monthly session at the home of the President. Mrs. E. Semmes Colston, whose uniform courtesy and kindness to each member is unfailing The Battle of Shiloh was the subject of the evening and after a charming account of the An nual Convention of the L. D. C.'s in l NaIU 0rlaans hV Mrs COlStOn and all