The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-23

Alabama was well and ably represented
at the D. A. r. National Congress last
week BY the following delegates: Mrs
inson Of Birmingham. Miss Ethel Heard
Of Auburn, Mrs. F. P. Glass of Mont
gomery. Miss Lena Thornton Of ITALIA
dega. Mrs. A. p. Mcclellan of Athens.
Mrs. R. H: Clarke of Mobile. and Mrs
Bryce # Tuscaloosa i
Chapter Reports.
The last meeting of the Tuscaloosa
Chapter, D. A. r.. was held with Mrs.
L. o. Dawson. The feature Of the even
ing was a sketch Of Horseshoe Rob
county, which was written sixty-six
years ago in a local paper called "The
Flag of the Union" 1t was an interview
with the then veteran soldier, describing
graphically.
Election of officers was the next busi-
ness disposed Of, with the following re-
suit: Regent. Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce:
cording Secretary. Mrs. j.. ]. Mayheld;
Registrar, Mrs. Eugene Smith; Treas
urer, Mrs. l.. o. Dawson; Historian. Miss
Melyssa Wyman.
Of Continental Hall and partaking Of the
refreshments of our gracious hostess. the
Chapter adjourned.
line meellnK Oh the AcWlS SudPtcEs ~.
A. r. on Wednesday afternoon, Febru-
airy S, at the residence of Mrs. w. Young
Johnston was perhaps the most notable
of its history.
The exercises were opened with prayer
solo by Mrs. e. T. Long.
Mrs. c. p Roberts, owing to her in
ability to attend regularly. sent in her
resignation as Treasurer. which was ac-
elected to that position.
Miss Emma Barnett. who was present.
was elected as suitable applicant for
membership In. the Chapter.
The Chapter was invited to meet Feb
Dean. Regent. AS 1t is Washington 8
birthday. the occasion will be one Of un.
the first Wednesday in March at $3.50 p.
m. with Mrs. W. Y. Dent
Letters were read from Prof George
Psfras' Of the A. p. !: at Auburn. en-
ing the Lewis Chapter for the offer Of
a gold medal for the best lady students
paper on subject Of historical research.
DR.. Wharton read Mrs: Wharton.s
sress." Mrs: Wharton being absent from
the city. Mrs. E. T. Long read Miss
Gertha Longs paper On The Effect Of
the Landing Of the Royal Troops" Mrs.
our poem. MSS M. L. Thweatt sang a
delightful patriotic solo, and Miss Lena
Garland gave q charming reading on
THE American Flag"
The Chapters beautiful year books
were distributed, which show not only
q wide range of historical subjects, but
great taste In the selection.
After the interesting exercises, the
guests were ushered into the dining room.
The large round table with twenty COW
ers, was a vision Of loneliness and
showed in its artistic decorations the orig
inaiity and dainty taste Of the hostess.
large bowl formed the centerpiece and
the smaller bowls at the termination of
q broad white satin band were filled
with the same fragrant flowers. Tan
silk shades added still more beauty to
the scene.
The place cards were beautiful works
Of art done in water oolors. and were
each was executed an excellent portrait
Of George Washington in his colonial
uniform. These beautiful cards will be
treasured by each as unique souvenir
of the brilliant occasion. Upon each card
was written a question Of American his
tory, and the one answering most queS-
lions was awarded prize. The prize
was won by Mrs. Weldon. who acquitted
herself brilliantly.
An elegant repast was served and the
occasion was one of genuine enjoyment
Queries.
23. BLAIR-Capt. Hugh Blair served
In the Revolutionary War; married Jem-
INA McCarty. a native of North Caro-
lima. They moved to Columbia County
Ga. Their only child. Col. Hugh Blair,
commanded the End Regiment of Geor-
gia, presumably in the war of 1872, as
he died in 1916. He married Mary Lee.
the only daughter of Greenberry and Eliz-
abesA Lee; i have been told that they
were from Virginia and related to Rob
ert e. Lee. Please verify the war record
Of Hugh Blair. NJ, M. B.
"a. LEE-Please find for me the GO
neaology and war records of Greenbmry
Lee. M. M. B
275. DAwSON-Gen. Thomas Dawson
and United States Senator William c..
Dawson, were brothers living in Greene
County, Ga. Senator Dawson was in the
Senate, 1913 to 1855. Thomas Dawson was
In the Georgia Legislature some time
before this. I wish to learn scmethine
OF their ancestors. Andrew Dawson of
New York. published a History of the
Dawsons In America" Where can I
procure the book? This branch of the
Dawson family were prominent in Geor-
gia in its early history NJ. NJ B.
26. CABANISS-I wish to know the
ancestors of Judge Query Cabaniss: he
had one sister Sandal who married Rob-
ert McGough. They lived IN Monroe
County Ga. Judge CahanIss mos q