The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-12
Troy Chapter.

Troy Chapter.
 A most enthusiastic meeting of Troy Chapter L. D. C. was held in the Ii- brary of the City School, Tuesday after noon March 7th.
 Upon entering the building we found that 1t was the hour for dismission. The magic strain of Dixie" fell upon our ears and as the children piled out, marching to the tune our patriotism gave went in enthusiastic cheers and loud applause. Memories of the days of the sixties when our dear ones in gray marched proudly away to this same tune, came floating up. and in the heart of each daughter a vow was reg istered to be more loyal and true to the cause she represented, and to more earnestly impart to the younger gen eration the real history of dear old Dixie land.
 After the Chapter had recited in concert the Lords prayer. the minutes of last meeting were read and approved after which the reports of committees were heard. The Chairman of the Pike County monument fund made most excellent report. The committee is de- vising ways and means for raising the necessary funds to erect the monu- ment. One of their plans is to sell Gen. ~al Oates new history receiving a G4 nmission of one dollar on each book They hope to realize quite a little sum from this. as nearly every every one will want to possess this splendid his tory of the War Between the Union and the Confectionery"
 The Shiloh monument committee is in correspondence with Mrs Haskell q very fine reader, and If satisfactory arrangements can be made. her services will be secured for this month-the receipts from this entertainment will be donated to the Shiloh fund. After the reading of the constitution the literary feature of the meeting was taken up, and the following program with the exception of Mrs. Ivey, who was not present, was heard with great in terest and pleasure by the Chapter:
 The election and inauguration of Jefferson Davis as President of the Provisional Government of the Confed- crate States of America-Mrs. L. M Bashinsky.
 Reading. Davis Farewell Address to the Senate. Mrs. w. H. Sanford.
 Star of the West and Fort Sumter Mrs. S H. Blair.
 How was ammunition obtained for the Confederacy-Mrs. l.. H. Bowles.
 Troops from Alabama-Mrs. Ida Ivey.
 All of the numbers were most excel lent. but special mention must be made of the beautiful tribute paid our South ern Chieftain, by Mrs. l.. M. Bashinsly in the introductory remarks to her sub ject tribute so eloquent, so pathetic so gloriously true, that the entire Chapter was moved.
 As we passed from the library into the hall. at the conclusion of the pro- gram. with reverence in our hearts and the sweet influence of the hour still upon us. what a strange coincidence 1t was. that the Superintendent announ- ced, he had just read of the death of Judge John H. Reagan. in whose death the sole surviving members of the Con federate Cabinet had passed away
 As silently, but as surely as the fall ing leaves, the veterans of the dear deads days are drifting from us-but falling leaves whisper to the living and their words are of encouragement and cheer, and we aIe enabled to 20 on with our life work with renewed energy and zeal, striving to build as stately mansions as did those whose tents are spread on fame's eternal ground and whom glory guards with honor.
 Mrs. Key Murphee.
 Recording Secretary