The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
INTERESTING GOSSIP OF
 THE U. D. C. CONVENTION
BY ANNIE kENDRIck WALKER.

the erection of monuments on bat tlefelds and the care of indigent ex- Confederate soldiers who periled all in defense of their homes, will be the special work of the Alabama Daughters of the Confederacy during the coming year. These were the important themes at all the sessions of the convention, which in point of attendance, as well as in inter- est, is considered the most successful in the history of the organization. The many notable women In attendance upon the convention made it a memorable gathering, and aside from the patriotic significance of the occasion, were the brilliant social features of the conven- ton.
 The Daughters were entertained with the hospitality so characteristic of Tus- caloosa. All of the splendid old homes along the picturesque avenues have been thronged with guests, and there have been informal luncheons and dinners in addition to the formal receptions ar- ranged in honor of the visiting women. Tuscaloosa is just now at the height of its springtime beauty, and there Is not an ante-bellum belle or her daughter or granddaughter of today who does not know of the picturesque features of this old university town. The gardens are in riotous bloom, and the long, shadowy streets are hanked with superb old oaks, through which one gets glimpse of gleaming white columns distinguishing the ante-bellum mansions.
 interesting Traditions.
 It oeemed most fitting that this historic place should be the mecca for patriotic women. There is nothing to suggest the new south, and traditions fondly cher ished for years give to every spot sac redness that deepens with the passing of the years.
 There are stories here, remanees histor- ical incidents that would make the most memorable "reminiscences of the old south. The newspaper writers in attendance upon the convention have been tempted to weave in the convention reports the TO- nance tSid at the informal luncheon or drive, and to intersperse the routine of the day with fragments of history re- cafed by those who figured in the event. ful period of the Confectionery, today more honored more revered than any other hause in the annals of the world.
 Patriotic Address.
 Among the many brilliant addresses of the convention that of Mrs. James c. Harrison was considered to combine both patriotic sentiment and q cordial welcome and was at the same time one of the brightest addresses of the convention. Mrs Harrison was selected to deliver the address of welcome, and in the course of her address she paid touching tributes to the Confederacy. A part of her ad-. dress Is as follows:
 You have enlisted in a sacred cause; cause that appeals to our whole south land; a cause that binds us together in unity and concord. The women who are here represent homes where the memory of fallen heroes Is revered and the Con- federate veteran Is honored-women who are toiling for the erection of monuments, marble and stone to perpetuate the deeds of noble martyrs who gave their lives for home and native land; women who hope to add their mite in caring for the battle scared veteran who needs their help, iHelr sympathy, tnelr iOVe.
 When those who wore the gray stand before us to receive their crosses 1t brings tears to the eyes of the women of our chapter to note the ravages that time Is making. Many of these brave sol rs who entered service in the prime of the vigor of young manhood are d by age or suffering from the
 the terrible exnosuraa and
 the four years struggle or
 bullet that plowed it's way
 flesh. Somel Of them
 nistakable want. It is
 an ministet to them;
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 May the bronze
 )r crowns of glory
 will shine as re-
 illate forever and
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 ou' children and
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 true ano authentic ac-
 deeds of tteir noble sires.
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 nf / and nobility have not been sur- d in the worlds history.
 4ach chapter of our pohle order has a ated and important York to do The act that It meets annuallv contributes to maintain perpetual interest imnarts new impetus and zest to the cause and makes 1t impossible ever to undervalue pr forget the services of those brave men who periled all in defense of their homes md fresides. Much of the success that bas crowned the efforts of the U. D. c. due to thaf principle of association which enlists ,hany hearts and minds in common enterprise. A single ray from he mirrors of Archimedes might have lold where the ships of Regulus lay, but he concentration of a thousand burned hose ships. So our individual, unaided ,fforts might count but little. yet who an tell what mighty results may spring rom the combined ardor of many hearts -f..ta ~I-AE