The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
United Daughters
 Of The Confederacy

the convention to 10s, the largest body ever yet in attendance at a meeting of the Alabama Division.
 Fifty-five Chapters were represented, the reports of which were then read, showing enthusiastic interest in the work of the Association, which Is ever drawing into closer bonds of fr,elid- ship all of its members"
 Wednesday afternoon was spent by visitors and hostesses on the Govern ment cutter 'Winona," which was ten- dered for their enjoyment by the gal- lant captain. Rocked on the gentle waters of Mobile Bay. beneath the sunny sky, that smiled in natures wel- come to her guests, dull care was for- gotten and social intercourse filled the happy hours.
 Wednesday evening the members of the convention were entertained by a literary and musical program, arranged by the Literary Committee, assisted by Misses Sterling of Mobile. Among the many interesting numbers rendered on this ocasion, the description of the Bat tie of Mobile Bay, written by Miss Bull lock of Montgomery, and the poem by Mrs. Rountree of Birmingham. en- titled "The Dead of Mobile Bay" ars deserving of special mention.
 Thursday morning. May II. the busi- ness of the convention was resumed af- ter sweet and solemn prayer by Rt. Rev. Bishop Allen.
 The minutes of the preceding session were read and Chapter reports con- tinued. The report of committees be- ing next in order, the report on the Shiloh Monument was called for. Mrs. J. N. Thompson asked to be allowed to present to the Alabama Division of the U. D. c. gavel made of wood from a tree which stood on the battlefield of Shiloh, in the thickest of the fight, near Shiloh Church. In presenting tho gavel, In which Is embedded bullet. Mrs. Thompson said in a few impress sive words that 1t bore message. Pass us not by"--to the daughters of Alabama from their dead. who lie in trenches on that field--unmarked by stone or monument. The enthusiasm with which this gift was accepted showed itself not only by the applause which greeted Mrs. Thompson's words. but by the appropriation of $100 which was voted for the Shiloh fund by the convention.
 Mrs. Dawson. chairman of tho Shiloh Monument Committee, reported that $1, 800 had already been raised for that purpose, and she was authorized to send for designs for the monument when the fund reached the sum of S2,500.
 The effort to decide upon suitable and lasting words for our dear old Dixie was next reported. This work Is in the best of hands. Mrs. Dowdell our for mer State President, being chairman of this committed, and what Mrs. Dowdell undertakes Is sure to be well done.
 Reports of other committees showed progress in their special work, the re- port from the Children of the Confed- eracy being especially gratifying.
 Mrs. Harvey Jones, State Historian, was received with prolonged applause, the convention delighting to do honor to one so we'll beloved. Mrs. Jones, who is one of the most efficient work CTS in the State, gave report Of her historical researches.
 The election of officers now took place, Mrs. J. N. Thompson of Tuscumbia be- ing unanimously elected President. Called to the rostum, she accepted the honor bestowed upon her with the sweet dignity which always character izes her.
 Mrs. Thompson is to be congratu- lated upon the very able stan of off, cers who have been elected to assist in her duties during the ensuing year.
 Mrs. Wood, the retiring President. re- ceived a rising vote of thanks for the splendid work accomplished during her administration.
 After the singing of auld lang syne, the ninth annual convention of the Ala bama Division of the U. D. c. was ad- journed.
 A happy ending to Q happy visit was the beautiful reception given the mem bers of the convention at the home of Mrs. Webster from which each parting guest bore grateful thoughts or tho unfafling courtesy and royal hospitality of Mobile and its fair women.