The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
st. Louis ConventiOn Society.

St. Louis Convention Society
 Faithful to the many departments of our U. n. C. work the one given over to social was especially enjoyed during the convention. So numerous and va
 ried were the entertainments that relaxation from one to the other was barely experienced ere the call to at- tend a third. a fourth and so on to the time of adjournment. The invitation of Mrs. Spencer. a U. D. c. member
 to the convention, to occupy reserved seats on her lawn to witness the ''Veiled Prophets" parade was indeed privilege. The gorgeousness of the pageant baffles description, each float vied in beauty to It's predecessor, num- bering forty-four by actual count and between every two floats brass band played, and as a special compliment to the U. D. C. as they passed in front of the lawn, Dixie" was rendered, to the delight and pleasure of the Daughters, who in their turn waved handkerchiefs, applauded by clapping their hands long and loud, and sang the joyous of the much beloved chorus. Thursday even ing. october 6, the Memorial Associa- tion entertained in honor of the U. D. c. at the handsome apartments of the Woman's Club; a most elegant func- tion was this, with music, charming surroundings and refreshments. Fri- day was U. D. c. day at the Exposi- tion and each Southern State vied in beauty and hospitality of entertain ment to the loyal Daughters of the Confederacy. From 10 to II Tennessee threw wide the doors of the Hermit age" to welcome the U. D. C. From Il to 1 Missouri entertained them with music and receptions. From to the General Oflcers U. D. c. and Division Presidents were entertained by the President of the Missouri Division, Mrs. RapIey, at a luncheon in the Lyranian Alps, which occasion was one of much enjoyment Miss Daffan of the Texas Division. acted as toastmistress, call Ing on the various guests to respond on subjects relative to the U. D. C.; the wit and humor effervesced for two hours, euimInating in a climax of perfect quiet when the photographer called the attention of the guests, with the fashlight. the result of which was to be a photograph of the hanqueters at the table as a souvenir of the occa- sion, Long live the Missouri Division President" was reverberated through the Tyrolean Alps as the guests wend- ed their way to the exit, to join the general assembly at the Cabildo with Louisiana as hostess, dispensing re- treatments to perhaps the largest at- tendance of the U. D. c. California threw wide her doors. entertaining with a stereopticon exhibition of the beautiful scenery of her interior and coast. Mrs Voorhees, as hostess gave all a gracious welcome. Four to was given the Board of Lady Managers as their allotted time to honor the U. D. c. in a reception with delightful ap- polntments. but the press for time fore ed a little small talk" and adieus in order to enjoy the hospitality of the Kentucky delegation with music and dancing and refreshments The star" TeXas's State Building, bade the U. D. C. thrice welcome in her profusion of lights, decorations, refreshments. mu- sic and generous hospitality. Fitting Indeed was the climax of so joyous an occasion as the U. D. c. day in the visit to ''Beauvoir As the Daughters wandered through the halls or stood on the broad piazza their hearts were full to overaowing with love and yen-