The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY
BY ANNIE KENpRlcK WALKER.

ANsNNARASN+'NAs hST~SfN@-+f nual convention of the United Daughters of the Confederaey was opened here this morning, and 1t promises to be in every way harmonious Even the opening rou- tine was full of interest.
 1 The afternoon session of the conyen- ton was devoted to the reading of chapter reports. the following chapters being rep l resented Alabama Charter chaptef l Camden; Selma chapter. Admiral Semmes chapter, Auburn; R. E. Rhodes chapter, Tuscaloosa; Pelham chapter, Brming- ham,; Cradle of the Confederacy chapter, Montgomery; Robert E. Lee chapter Opelika; Mobile chapter, Huntsville chap ter, Tuscumbia chapter Troy chapter, Merengo Rifles Demopolls; sumpter chap ter, Livingston; Secession chapter, Mont gomery; James D. Webb chapter, Greens boro; Clayton chapter, Tuskegee chapter, Dixie chapter, Montgomery; Union Springs chapter Florence chapter, Annis- ton chapter Jefferson Davis chapter, Huntsboro James Canty chapter, Scale; Geneva chapter and stonewall Jackson chapter, Ozark.
 Greetings were read from Mrs. G. W. | Taylor, second vce-president who was | unavoidably absent. An invitation was extended the Daughters from President John W. Abercrombie to visit the univer- sity Wednesday afternoon. This even ing a large and brilliant reception was given at the magnificent colonial home of Mrs. Edward Snow, the members of the hostess chapter receiving in compliment to the visiting women.
 The house was brilliant with color and scarlet blossoms were used effectively with white. appropriately symbolzng the confederate coors. In the receiving line were the state officers and the officers of the hostess chapter, these including President Mrs. A. L. Dowdell Mrs. B. B. Ross, Mrs ". W. Williams, Mrs. J. N. | Thompson. Miss Elma Holland Mrs. Harvey E. Jones, Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, Mrs. W. c. Richardson, Mrs. Alonzo Hill, Mrs. F. s. Moody sr., Miss Melissa Wyman, Mrs. John Little, Mrs. J. c. Harrison, Mrs A. Gorgas and Mrs. J. T. Searcy.
 organization there are delegates from the chapters organized by the children of the Confederacy, Miss Nellie Chapin, rep resentng the Emma Samson chapter of Troy. and Miss Helen Dexter. represent Ing the Sam Davis chapter of Montgom- cry who are the youngest delegates at the convention. They represent the two chapters organized since this special meeting claimed the attention of the Daughters.
 Convention Gossip.
 Naturally the most brilliant and pie turesque figure of the convention is Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton of Huntsville, hon orary president for life of the United | pht ore af ha TNn,afa Cha conspicuous figure on the palm decked platform and Mayor Coehrane em- phasized the significance of the occasion in fitting tributes to the distinguished wo- man without waiting for the formal n- troduction that was to come later. Mrs. Clopton arose impusiyely and spoke with deep feeling. She was greeted with ap- plause. 1t was a memorable moment. Tall, nobly poised. her snow-white hair, her strong expressive face, she typified all that was ideal of a glorious past. Back of her against the confederate colors, hung the pictures of the leaders Of the lost cause, and she looked upon an audience stirred by memories she re- called. It is a matter of universal regret that Miss Salle c. Jones, honorary life president is not present
 Mrs Ellen Peter Bryce Is the brilliant centre In the convention groups. Mrs.
 
 Mrs J. A. Rountree, Mrs. Robert Hemp hill and Mrs. John Lomis. of Birmng- ham, are among the many charming women. The election of a president will be held tomorrow There are several can didates-all of them prominent Daugh- ters. The chapters have not endorsed any candidate. Mrs. Dowdell is not eligible | for reelection, having served two terms. | Her administration was brilliant. She is | nnrliamantarian
 Mrs. B. B. Ross of Auburn, recording secretary, Is one of the most distinguish ed women at the convention.
 The unusual weather, which calls for fires, has greatly interfered with the lovely spring gowns, and fragments of winter wardrobe are yet to be seen. Who thinks of May day in the south with a family grouped around the fire? The card parties are still in their full bloom and the beautiful costumes must be hidden by last seasons wrap. This Is little short of calamity The women all have their woes, but they can live through most anything that does not spoil the effect of their new dresses.
 Miss Ann Roberts entertained the High land Euchre club yesterday afternoon at her home on Quinln avenue. The fol- lowing were her guests in addition to the club members; Miss Lucy Hagood, Miss Dimmick, the guest of Miss Milie Nabb, and Miss Samson.
 The first prize was a drawn-work col lar and cuffs. and the second prize a stock collar.
 Mrs Martha g. Gielow of Greensboro, Ala, who has been giving a series of dramatic recltals in Washington for the past six weeks. Is a brilliant example to the many women who. in the later years of life find themselves face to face with the world with but slight equipment to | fight it's battles, says the Washington Times. Seven years ago Mrs. Gielow found 1t necessary to provide for herself and two children, and with the courage | characteristic of the southern woman bravely faced the situation and speedily l found a way.
 Mrs Gielow began her career as a dra- matic reader by giving bright little talks for the amusement of children, and in the meantime studied elocution under Henry Gaines Hawn of the Hawn School of Oratory, New York city. In the Church of the Transhguration cIittle Church | Around the Corner') she made her first public appearance which was followed | f,,, Ia Dor, ttuff Isa