The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-17
WHITE HOUSE AssO-
 SuATu0N MnEv

WHITE HOUSE ASSO.
 CLAYTON MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the White House Association was held at the home of Mrs. Alfred Methea, the vice president, who presided with her usual dignity, and justice. The Lords prayer was said in unison in opening | the meeting. The minutes read and approved without correction. The | treasurer was called upon for report | She said no moneys had been added since last meeting and there would be no additional interest due on State bonds till July when they will have to | be called in and quite sum will be on | hand to invest. That brought on quite | discussion as to how that should be done. 1t was moved by Mrs. Edward Trimble that the matter should be post | poned and left in the hands of the Trustees and Directors.
 l A communication was read by Mrs Edward Trimble that she had written to | Mir. Vandiver, president of Fair Asso- | citation, asking space at the coming fafr | to serve a lunch during the week of | the fair The White House Association \ Secession and Cradle of the Confed- eracy chapters. U. D. c. will jointly serve ais lunch, dividing equally the | proceeds thereform. A motion was made to appoint a committee at this meeting to make arrangements during | the summer.
 Mrs. J. c. Lee in a clear and interest | ing way gave a report from the Con- 1 federated Memorial Association conven- | tion held in New Orleans in May A rising vote of thanks was given Mrs. Lee. Ie
 A report from the souvenir spoon was called for but the chairman of the | committee being absent none could be made.
 | Mrs. Vincent Fillmore was called upon as chairman of the White House direc- l tors to give a statement with regard | to business communications with MT. l Render, owner of the building. etc. She reported writing and declining what seemed an exhorbitant price, and said, "as long as the building so historic l.and dear to our hearts stands we will wait" Mrs J. c. Campbell moved that the committee look into the subject of preparing the park grounds given by the city for the placing of the building, the original or replica thereof. She said she had seen Mayor Teague. He promised the city engineer should go with the Board and give sush wsra. sradns ete as %rs 'e Lanier moved a committee should be formed to look after the Jefferson Davis relics at the capitol at an early day. Mrs. Lanier, Mrs. Bethea. Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Gesner. were appointed.
  john Finley telling of bequest made the White Association by the late Dr, Winnamore. of Benton. A rising vote of thanks was given.
 motion was made by Mrs. Jessie Lamar to extend words of sympathy to Mrs. John Finley in the deep De. reayement and loss in the death of her husband. A committee was form ed to do this. Mrs. Edward Trimble. Mrs, Lanier and Mrs. Mary Phelan Watt A motion was made by Mrs. I.anier to discuss Miss Gilmore's work and was carried. Since the Whlte House Association cannot constitution ally become auxiliary to this noble work-holding It's moneys as trust fund-every member present pieoged her individual support to this cause of education.
 Mrs Watt made the following reso- lution to Mrs. Davis:
 Learning through the daily press or the extreme illness of our honored and beloved Queen Regent, Mrs. Varina Jefferson Davis, our hearts go out with especial warmth in this. her hour or pain and suffering
 "Therefore. be 1t resolved.
 That we. the members of the white House Association, in meeting assem- sympathy in her recent extreme lll- ness.
 "Resolved: g. That we hear with equal pleasure of her improved condi- tio nand our prayers go out for her speedy recovery
 If was carried by a rising vote and Mrs. I.anier moved a moment of silent prayer be given for her restoration to health.
 Business being finished, Mrs. Bethea refreshed the ladies with delicious ices and cake, and made all feel glad they were present. Thus adjourned the last rooular meeting until next fall.
 Mrs Mary Phclan Watt.
 Acting Secretary.
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