The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-22
U. D. c. NOTES.

| U. ID. c. NOTES. Tn refined and cultivated Greensboro | known and honored wherever brave | deeds are read or spoken of. the Ala oama Division United Daughters of the Confederacy. held its eighth annual con | vention May n-l2 On behalf of the city the mayor pro tenn, Mir. Robert B. Ev-
 ins, most graciously welcomed the
 Daughters Mrs. Clinton Seed for the | hostess chapter (James D. Webb. well | comed the convention in words that the visiting Daughters will treasure long af- | ter they have returned to their homes. | Miss Forney of Jacksonville voiced for the Division the hearty response to these cordial greetings. After these exchanges of courtesy the President. Mrs. Wood. delivered her annual address. which was
 resume of the earnest, far-reaching work she has done during the year. Ten new chapters have been formed and many old ones have been renewed The credential committee reported ninety-four as the voting strength of this convention.
 The reports from the officers gave ex- pression to the noble, untiring work of the Division. The second vice-president and the historian were debarred from at tending on account of sickness. Among other things of moment the historian suggested a literary contest upon sub jects connected with the years 61-65. All chapters are to contribute original ar ticles if they so desire. She also re- ported that the Sophie Bibb Chapter of Montgomery passed a resolution that the State historian be asked to compile a history of Alabama women during the war" It was suggested that each chap ter should have a committee to record the work of the women of their yicini ty. The reports could be presented at the board meeting and action taken thereon.
 When the treasurer reported a bal arce in the treasury of over two hum dred dollars the convention showed its delight by genuine applause. Nearly every one of the forty-nine chapters re- ported. showing increasing interest in the causes to which the Alabama Daugh- ters are pledged Of the standing com mittees i've reported as follows; Chil- dren of the Confederacy. by Mrs. Rumph, who stated that there are now eleven chapters of the children in the State.
 The Committee on State Badge and Flower reported through it's chairman, Mrs. Dawson. After hearing the re- port. the convention selected an artis- tic design in gold representing the hfs- toric State Capitol. The treasurer of the division. Mrs. Julia Pratt of Pratt ville is the custodian of these badges which can be ordered through her at a cost of g. 50.
 The fragrant yellow jesamine. which grows so abundantly in the State. was selected as the flower.
 The report on words for Dixie was read by Mrs. B. B. Ross in the absence of the committee, chairman, Mrs. A. L. Dowdell The convention continued, the committee endorsing and commend ing its efficient work.
 The report on extra date for deliv- ering Crosses of Honor was submitted by Miss Bullock through Mrs. Lewis Cobbs, October 1st, the date ofN the South's great leaders death was se- lected, and it will be known as Lee Memorial Day
 The Committee on Monuments on Battleields reported through its chair man, Mrs. L. G. Dawson, that much enthusiasm on the subject of the Shi- loh monument had resulted in larger donations. It was decided that the convention reindorse the plan adopted last year of each chapter donating the proceeds of an entertainment to this fund
 The following officers were unani- mously elected:
 Mrs. F. S., Wood, President. Mrs. c. Clinton Seed, First Vice Pres idept.
 Mrs. Electra semmes colston. Second Vice President
 Miss Kate McCalley. Recording Sec retary.
 Mrs. Julia Pratt, Treasurer.
 Mrs. Jas. Alfred. Corresponding Sec retary.
 Mrs. Harvey Jones. Historian.
 The proposed amendments to the were acted on. resulting as follows: .....
 Article XII to have the word treas urer changed to. secretary. Article XVII | auxiliaries to chapters | adopted.
 The bylaw Article VI providing for the maintenance and care of the "Old | Soldiers" was eliminated.
 Invitations for the next convention were given by the delegates from Ath- ems. Huntsville, Decatur Tuscumbia and Mobile. After some discussion the vote was taken and Mobile was select ed The presence at the convention of Mrs. Virginia Clay-Clopton was most gratifying to the Alabama Daugh- |