The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Our Fallen Heroes.

Our F0tieu Heroes.
 .'Tne manner of their death was the crowning glory of their lives. ."-Jef- ferson Davis.
 But there are deeds which should
 not pass away.
 And names that must not wither. State Onicers, Alabama Division, U.
 Honorary President. Miss sallie c.
 President. Mrs. J. N. Thompson. Tuscumbia.
 First Vice President. Mrs. Electra Semmes Colston, Mobile.
 Second Vice Pr resident. Mrs. c. Clin- ton Seed. Greensboro.
 Recording Secretary. Mrs. Chapel Cory, Birmingham.
 Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Mat tie McDavid, Florence.
 Treasurer. Mrs. Julia Pratt. Pratt ville.
 Historian. Mrs. Harvey E. Jones'
 Registrar. Mrs. J. l.. Lawrence. Un- ion Springs
 Admiral Semmes Chapter.
 It has been quite long time since there has been any communication from the Admiral Semmes Chapter, U. D. .. Meanwhile we have not been idle. We have been studying of the distin- guished men who figured conspicuous ly in Confederate history. These meet ings are varied by readings, recitations and music. both vocal and instrument tai. after which comes the social fea- ture and refreshments. We decided to take President Davis and his cabinet for our study, and our Davis meeting was held on his birthday The papers read were filled with noble thoughts, and tender sentiments. The discussion was interesting, many touching inci- dents were related, so full of pathos and sorrow was his life. persistent ef- forts and courage even to the end' that we earnestly desire to perpetuate his noble deeds for all time.
 Next was a charming meeting with Secretary Judah P. Benjamin as the subject. The program was arranged to include an exquisite Hebrew poem and music by Hebrew composer. The papers read showed much thought and careful research and were replete with interest and instruction.
 Then came Hon. Alexander Steph- ems This meeting was brim full of in spring enthusiasm. Many or the members knew MT. Stephens personal ly and while the papers read were ex- cellent, the discussion was animated and pleasant in every aspect. and we hardly knew when to leave on talk ing of the Great Commoner.
 Albama's silver tongued orator and distinguished statesman, Hon. William L. Yancey, next came under discussion. This was a most enthusiastic meeting, the papers read were full of absorb ing interest containing many personal "reminiscences. The discussion was heated and called forth a conflict of opinions There was fascination in his positive faith, sublime earnest ness in his views that called forth much admiration and applause, and all together it was delightfully."- enjoyable.
 General R. E. Lees natal day was observed with fitting ceremonies at a public meeting. with choice orator for the occasion. The subject of Lee is inexhaustible and many tributes that sent an electric thrill through out the audience were rapturously ap- plauded
 On the 17th of March Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy was organized with twenty-eight members It Is called the Gen. George F. Harrison Chapter, in honor of our gallant Di- vision Commander.
 We are earnestly cndeavoring to im- press upon our children the importance of learning about the grIid heroes of the C'onfederacy and the ttutL -concern- ing the issues of the Civil War
 To vary the program somewhat, Mrs Virginia Clay Cloptor's book, "A Belle of the F'ifties." occupied o1e meeting. This charming book gave genuine pleasure. MT. Clopton being personally known to some of the members. many pieasing incidents in her life were re- lated and we feel proud to claim her as a representative woman of Alabama and a conspicuous and enthusiastic daughter of the Confederacy, and hope every Chapter may enjoy reading this admirable book.
 The recent death of MT. PeaScn ellie ited our attention and sympathy and we held a memorial to the aged Vete- ran. the Postmaster General of the Confedarcy.