The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
CHAPTER NEWS.
Mobile Chapter.

l 1 1,t,o rapu,ar monthly meeting of the MohilA Chapter, U. D. C. was held In inc MI. c. A. parlor January IA, lsO4. l srbe nresident, after calling the meeting to order. asked for 8 report rom Mrs' l HaTvey E. Jones, chairman or the Eom- r,;ttee of Arrangements for the celeora- lion of General Lees birthday January l 18th. ,.. =. .ooort. ance from General George D. Jonnstoh oL Tuscaloosa. who was chosen orator TOT TOT the evening-from Rev. A, C' har'e ~no r,iII deliver the invocation; from Judge O I. Semmes, who accepts the request to introduce General Johnston. Letters of acceptance from Captains Williams and Irwin to serve as ushers.
 Mrs Frinch reported for the MUSIC Committee that the Misses Stirling would arrange a musical program Of patriouc music. ~
 Mrs. Irwin of the Committee on Decora- ton reported the committee had decioeo to use Confederate colors and flags with palmetto It was moved and carried that any money necessary for decorations could be drawn from the treasurer. Mrs. Jones reported invitations sent to Camp Raphael Semmes, to Jones M. Withers Camp, to George E. Dixon Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans, Colonial Danes and the Daughters of the American Revo- lution.
 A motion was made by Mrs. Jones to send a letter of sympathy to the widow of General John B. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Colston and unanimously en- dorsed by whole chapter. Mrs. Colston also asked that the Chapter endorse a mo- ton for a letter to Mrs. General Eong- street, also carried and the president re- uuested to write the letters to the widows of both the gallant Confederate leaders.
 The Chapter decided that the literary program for next meeting shall consist of readings from General Gordon's book The subject of raising money for the Shiloh monument was next discussed by Chapter Mrs. Tom Boone offered her house--a Confederate tea was agreed on. Mrs. Stanley Finch was made chairman Committee to consist of Mrs. Tom Boone, Miss Thurler Mrs. Harvey E. Jones, Mrs. Nomle, Mrs. stanton, Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Gayzam. Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. E. S. Colston. Miss Crowley and Miss Simpson. Date of entertainment left to committee.
 It was moved and carried that the Mobile Chapter should have a new badge. On 8 white ribbon, should be printed Mobile Chapter, U. D. C.. Miss Thurler and Mrs Stanton were appointed a com mittee to have such badges made.
 NO more DelOTc IHe Chapter it was adjourned until the End Thursday in February.
 The R. E. Rodes Chapter of Tuscaloosa held its annual meeting at the home of the President, Mrs. Battle s. Searcy, on the morning of January 13. 1904. Reports from Secretary and Treasurer were read and accepted.
 Mrs. Amelia Gorgas. widow of General Gorgas. and Mrs. W. c. Richardson, whose lifelong interest in the Lost Cause has endeared her to all the Daughters were voted Honorary Life Presidents.
 A telegram of condolence was sent to Mrs John B. Gordon in Atlanta on the death of her husband, General John B. Gordon, one of the last of the Confed. crate leaders.
 The Chapter agreed to offer a medal for the best essay on a subject relating to the COnfederacy to be competed for by the students of the high school of Tusca- Ioosa.
 We have showed an encouraging in. crease in members. sixteen new members having been admitted.
 Forty crosses of honor have been be- slowed upon veterans.
 After all business matters were fluishet delicious refreshments were served and q social morning enjoyed.