The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-30

session was devoted to a discussion of amendments to the constitution.
 The conference adjourned for luncheon and the afternoon session was called to order about o'clock.
 The most important report was that made by Mrs. Mcclellan in regard to the I Mount Vernon work. Mrs. R. D. John ston, Alabama's regent for Mount Yer non, also gave an account of the action of the council in settling Alabama'n claims to Central hall
 Address of Welcome.
 Mrs. Lewis, in behalf of General sump- ter chapter, welcomed the regents as fol- lows:
 There comes, now and then, into our lives, occasions which elevate the thoughts and so fill the heart, that from it's very fulness the mouth must speak, even though as now, in an imperfect manner.
 Such to us is the present occasion and in extending to you cordial, heartfelt welcome to our city, our homes and our hearts, something more than mere formal greeting Is included. In meeting you we clasp hands, united by grand bond of sympathy, and look into eyes that respond to our highest and noblest aspirations-for next to love of God, comes that exalted love of country we call patriotism, love of liberty venera- tion for our fore-fathers, filial affection and the desire to honor those to whom honor is due.
 Do we fully realize the significance of the name we bear and what we repre- sent? What we owe to our brave sires of the American Revolution? ''Who by their bravery, self-sacrihcing | devotion to liberty and country, patient l endurance of terrible hardships and pri- vations, have made this gathering of their descendants possible and bequeath- | ed to us the greatest country on earth the highest Christian civilization and [ secured to us what the constitution terms "the inalienable right to life liberty and 1 the pursuit of happiness"
 We of the south hold to a different interpretation on some points of the con- l stitution, from our northern brethren, l and after a long and fearful family quar- | rel (and they are the bitteresD we fought | to maintain our opinions but were over 1 come by superior numbers and material wealth. But we had, and still have, an equal right to this blood bought land of l ours. The spirit of 1775 animated the hearts of 1S6O-ls65 and will never die in the hearts or liberty 1pNliiS <AiiiCl llNetii 1 peoplel And while we southerners furl the loved Stars and Bars slowly, ten derly, for tis best-we proudly throw to 1 the breeze the bright Stars and Stripes l which are our common heritage. And In rejoicing in the growth and prosperity | of these United States, we should be ever | mindful of the great trials and suffering | through which they came to take the | proud stand they hold among the na- tions of the world. and venerate and cele- brate the names of the immortal ones who gave us, with Gods help, this sweet 1 land of liberty"
 Lord Macanlay said: "A people which takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors. will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered by remote descendants"
 ''It will be an ignoble spirit that would actuate any woman to join this organiza- tion for the little social distinction 1t might give. without appreciating the great and inspiring objects of its con- ception.
 Every chapter in this organization Is a living monument to some distinguish ed person or great event in our history and this society is also a bond of union between north and south, east and west, uniting all loyal hearts in the commenda- 1 ble endeavor to foster a spirit of patriot ! ism. preserve history and encourage his l torical research and should be constant reminder to us of the source of our great national blessings and renown.
 "So, if daughters of one common cause then are we sisters and should feel ant l act as such, especially when we come together as now to exchange views ant
 help each other in the discharge of oul | duty to the past the present and tho | al work and co
 operation be as earnest. cheerful ant
 heardy as the warm, sincere welcome
 which we now give to you
 Mrs. MccIeIan's Response.
 Mrs. Aurora Pryor Mcclellan, regent John Wade Reyes chapter of Athens re | sponded to the address of welcome, as | follows:
 q trace in the sparkling current or | your welcome, the fountain of hospitality | in your city of many gateways In fit | ting ackno dgement of the warm com radeship expressed in your gracious words 1 to the delegates to this conference, wno have come from their homes beside the sea; from the stately capitals, elder and younger of our favored commonwealth; from her maiden cities, and those of ma | tronly dignity, I bring in symbol, the | red and white roses of gratitude and loyalty
 "As might the earliest chimes of the historic Liberty Bell" greetings from hearts of patriotic mould and metal, awakenin our inner consciousness vibra- tions, wilose arc can be described only by | the pendulum of infinite thought. 1 q grasp from the transcendent inspira- tion of your cordial utterances the man. tie of prophecy and foretell an unanimity of purpose and action. which will record this a rubric day on the calendar of our state society.
 ITO an utilitarian, your metropolis Is the Iron City" To the patriarchal cen | ters of the worlds millions whose growth has been alluvial, it is the Magic | City" To it's colonial neighbors, 1t is the Virgin City," To the Daughters of the American Revolution tits assembled | guests-it is the "City of Homes" Tn their ingle hooks, Eugene Field might have crooned into verse, his heart lui- labies, and abiding in their restful a,- | mosphere, John Howard Payne nigh, have written the lyric of earth and heaven Home Sweet Home"
 | T recognize character in your voice ' to assist the simpleness' of our title to