The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-10
Chapter Reports.

John Wade Keyes Chapter. p. A. r..
of Athens, on its appointed date of as
sembling, Tuesday evening, July END,
ult., was the honoree of a Porch Party"
given by a cultured and valuable men,
Der, Mrs. Robt. NJ. Rawls.
The spacious verandah with its vine
draperies of delicate green. and the rustic
stone balustrade, Stimulating a grotto,
with its delicious GOODNESS and the frag-
rance of growing plants in flower sur
rounded the group of Daughters with
an atmosphere grateful to sense and
friendly to sweet sounds and lofty pur-
suits. The historic associa lions OF the
month of July, with famous anniversa-
ries of other lands, well as our own,
was the thought scheme of the program,
which as a whole, was a summer idyl
on patriotism.
The presence of many nonresident
members heightened the social color of
the occasion.
Miss Alexander, Nashville, the guest of
the hostess and Misses Haynes, Parks,
Wood and Irvine made conspicuous the
success of the musical element of en-
tertainment. Mrs. Harris Gunter, Mont
gomery, one of the rare and radiant
maidens" the loss of whom Athens will
ever lament, contributed to the interest
of the evening. the easy grace of man
nar and conversation. which with her
beauty gave her enviable prestige in
other circles as well as that of her ma
tive place.
Mrs. Sanders, Historian. and Mrs. Pee
bles, Secretary, were absent on summer
outings. At the request of the latter, Miss
Snead assumed her duties, and gave in
the minutes a report of the last regular
meeting at the Acadian country home of
Mrs. E. P. Garrett. This enabled the
Cha pier to realize the variety lent the
meetings by the out-of-town members.
and the impetus given to the extension
of it's roll in that long-coveted field by
the gracious hospitality of Mrs. Garrett.
The Regent as a diversion and incent-
i've, proposed that the Chapter choose for
the Hall of Fame" and Temple of Lib
erty' of our monumental edifice at Wash
ington a roll of Revolutionary heroes and
heroines. With this purpose, Mrs. Nc
C1ellal has offered prizes for the most
complete and best selected list to be
awarded August Is.
A committee outside of the Chapter
will examine and adjudge the winning
list, there being no means of identifica-
ton of them, save a secret number or
character known only to each contestant.
Every member is invited to compete for
the prizes.
At the meeting August Is. the members
are to substitute for responsive quota
tions at roll call, the Watchwords of the
Revolution. John Wade Keyes Chapter
is notified of the unanimous election to
membership in Warren Prescott Chap
ter, Boston, on motion of Mrs. Roger
Walcott, one of its most beloved and
accomplished members. Mrs. Harry Helen
Clayton, formerly Miss Frances Fawn
Conan. The transfer is made with pride
and regret. "A. p. M.
The Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter
of Opelika, held it's July meeting with
Mrs. j. H. Thompson, on the morning
of the 18th.
Mrs. ]. l.. Cowan, Regent, had prepared
a pleasant and instructive program.
Two papers, much enjoyed. were one
on Monticello" by Miss Erin Black, and
one on MOL Pitcher" by Mrs l.. b.
Whitfield.
Questions to be answered by names of
Revolutionary heroines. afforded much
amusement and was a delightful way to
famliarize US with members of our sex
who aided in the struggle of 76
Mrs. A. l.. Dowdell, Mrs. /. N. Stowe
and Miss Julia Persons of Brooklyn. N.
Y, tied for the prize-a lovely book mark.
hand painted IN vioets and d. A. r. en-
blem on white satin ribbon. Mrs. Dow
dell was successful in drawing it.
With pleasure the Chapter received
as an honorary member, Major Albert Ell
more of Gilmore. Ala. a Real Son of the
Revolution, secured for the Chapter by
the efforts of Mrs. Belle Allen Ross.
1t was with regret the Chapter received
the resignation of Mrs. Ross as Histo-
rian.'
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess, after which We adjourned
to meet in August, Friday morning. the
9Th at go with Mrs. F. D. Lowe.