The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
ANNUAL REroRTs
1rohtle Chapter .

K Tn January, 1sol, Mrs. R. H. Clarke is- uued inv1tations to eligible persons to raeet at her residence for the purpose of forming, if possible, a local Chapter of the D. A R. On the IEth of same month meeting was held at the ''Bienville Ho- tsl," and the Chapter formed, consist inr of eighteen persons. Mrs. Clarke be- inx appointed Regent, the other officers were elected as follows: Viee-Regent. Mrs. Rhett Goods: Recording Secretary, Mrs, Charles Shawhan. Treasurer; Mrs. sThos. St. John, IT,: Registrar. Mrs. Wickersham: Historian. Mrs. Bessie M. Stevens: Corresponding Secretary, Miss Meta Thompson. At present date the Chapter numbers fifty. exclusive of the loss of three, two from resignation and one by removal from the city. Inspired by tho energy and patriotism of our Re- gent, animated by her zeal and persever- ance. encouraged by the enthusiasm of her sympathy and interest. guided by her tact and judgment. the Chapter has gone forward in it's work with commendable faith and confidence. It forms an admir- able clement in the social life of the city. It is hoped that In the near future it will have permanent headquarters when the Chapter meetings and social gather iuxs will form stable as well as fas- chatting attraction. The objects for
 
 eztIy and successfully. have been most worthy. The first public entertainment was wholly social; a unique reception in colonial costume at the U. s. Marine Hospital, the home of most patriotic ..Daughter," Mrs. w. P. Mcintosh. was , the occasion of the debut of the Chapter This brilliant gathering in memory of the glorious. day of Lexington. was a mem orable event in social annals. The night of December g, of same year, witnessed the Chapters first effort in a financial line. This time the Daughters were to prove their patriotism by their works The lecture by Captain Hobson. the hero of Alabama, drew large and apprecia- tive audience. The musical features were the offerings of the most distinguished musicians of Mobile. In the afternoon of the same day, the younger members of the Chapter held a bazaar. for the benefit of Continental Hall fund. most unselfish effort, at a season when the demands of pleasure were so numerous and Christ mas preparations appealing to all the fair maidens taking rart. The large au- diences. the enthusiasm with which the lecturer was received. the earnest atten- ton given to his discourse and the finan- cfaI results, gave .he Daughters req son to feel that their first years exist ence was an earnest of future useful ness and patriotism. The new year of the Chapters life was ushered in by Tea" cc1ebraftng the anniversary of General and Mrs. Washington's wedding. The elegant colonial home of Mrs. G. B. shawhan. mother of Mrs. L. H. Horn, a member of the Chapter, was the appro- priate scene of this representation of old colonial life among ''the quality" The decorations. colonial relics, refreshments, toilettes and spirits of the guests were in harmony that betoken the life of our American institutions. that reverence for those whose courage and high-hearted hope in face of danger, built the founda- ton of country which is to the world the 1odestone of liberty. The date of this celebration was January F, and the hu- mour of rejoicing in ''ye olden time" was again renewed six days later, on the oc- casion of the Bi-Centennial of Fort Louis de Ia Mobile. The Iberville Association had invited the Regent to appoint a del- egation; she named Miss Meta Thomp- son, the Corresponding Secretary, who, on both days of the celebration repre- scented the Chapter, In both years the