The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
President Jefferson Davis Birthday

ne bdfDOuf county CndpteT, U. U. C., met June Sd to celebrate the birthday of President Jefferson Davis.
 The meeting convened at ?. m., at the home of the President of the Chapter, Mrs. J. G. Guice.
 This elegant home presented an attract i've scene on this occasion; the decorations of Confederate eolors, red and white, all ways pleasing to the eye, tended to in- crease the beauty. aded to the many frag- rant flowers. most tastefully arranged. throughout the luxurious apartments. The following program was rendered., Reading. "A Tribute te Mir. Davis. x song. Just Before the Battle." Mrs. T. c. Doughie.
 Reading: "The Dead Confederate" Mrs. H. M Weedon.
 (This little poem, touching in it's pa- thos, is the composition of our townsman. Dr. H. M. Weedon, which added inter- est.)
 Song, "Tenting Tonight" Chorus. Reading. "A Veterans Musings Gas a prelude to Dixie), Mrs. Brown.
 Piano Solo. Dixie Mrs McLaughlin President Davis and Winnie, the Daugh- ter of the Confederacy," surrounded by emblems of the Confederacy, which em- phasized the occasion.
 Through the kind consideration of Mrs. Guice the gracious hostess. the. guests were. refreshed physically with fruit punch, most delicious in flavor. and cream and cake as the mind and heart had been
 
 meeting.
 The Chapter will hold it's regular monthly meeting on Friday the 9th inst. at the same place, at o'clock p. m. Secession Chapter of Montgomery. On the first Wednesday in June. at the home of the President. Mrs. T. H. Mabson, the Secession Chapter held its last regular meeting before adjourning for the summer After the usual official reports. Mrs. Warren Jones gave an agreeable account of her work at the Demopolis Convention for which the Chapter returned vote of thanks.
 Resolutions of thanks were made also to the two Montgomery Camps, U. c. w., for the invita- ton to assist in celebrating the birthday of Jefferson Davis. Express eions of admiration and esteem were uni- versaI in the meeting for Col. Jeff Falk- ner for his beneicence and interest in the Soldiers Home.
 Brown Chapter of Tennessee. and from the Appomattox Chapter of Virginia, ask ing aid in their work.
 An interesting letter was read from the Robert E. Lee Chapter of Columbus, O., asking co-operation in the memorial ser vice at Camp Chase Confederate Gene tery, of that city. Mrs. Mabson the President. appointed a committee to send a tribute from the chapter, who have ordered a Handsome wreath of laurels with red and white carnations. to arrive on the day of the memorial
  was disposed of the hostess served de- lghtful and cooling refreshments and the meeting adjourned ,& The following letter will accompany the wreath to Columbus, O.:
 Secession Capital Chapter.
 No. 367, U. D. C.,
 Montgomery Ala, June 9, 1902. Mrs. Florence Tucker Winder. President: My Dear Madam-At the request of the Robert E. Lee Chapter U. D. C., of Cd lumbus, O.. as expressed in your letter of the 2lst of May, the Flower Committee of the Secession Chapter, Montgomery, Ala, feels deeply grateful for the oppor tunity of sending it's contribution of flow CTS to be used on the occasion of the me morial services to be held on June 14th at Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus. O., in decorating the graves of the immortal heroes of the Confederate Army.
 It would probably be easier. and less trouble to send our contribution in money. but we feel that these lovely flowers, fresh from Southern soil, grown at the birthplace of the Confectionery would more correctly and appropriately express the warmth of those tender emotions that pervade the heart of every member of our Chapter towards the Confederate soldier. The Secession Chapter regrets that it cannot be with you in person on the f4th inst, but rest assured that our thoughts and hearts will be there.
 We desire to express through you, the gracious and grateful thanks of every member of the Secession Chapter to Col William H, Knauss for his munificent gift to commemorate the Confederate sol- dier-the brave are always generous. May God bless him with all the gifts of earth. and all the glories of Heaven. With sentiments of fraternal regard we are, Yours, etc. t5
 Mrs. John c. Finley.
 Mrs. J. Warren Jones.
 Mrs. ". F. Snodgrass,
 Mrs. J. A. Reeves
 Committees.