Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-01
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEOERACY
IN MEETING IN AMERICUS
Addresses of Welcome And
Response.
ANNUAL REPORTS OF OFFICERS
First Business Session is Called to
Order Ysstsrday-Scme Eloquent
Speeches are Delivered and Good
Feeling Prevailed,


ters Of the Confederacy, assembled in
Americus yesterday morning in
twelfth annual session at the hall ofthe
Eagles on Lamar street. There was a
large assemblage present, including
visiting daughters, members of the
local chapter, Confederate veterans and
invited guests.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock the session
was opened with fervent invocation
by DR.. J. p. Wardlaw.
Mrs. j. e. Mathis, the able and eflici-
ent president Fof the local chapter,
then announced the Hon. Il. S. Childers.
who delivered the address of welcome
in behalf of the city of Americus.
Mr.. Childers address was replete with
patriotism, royal good cheer and
eloquent withal, and was most happily
received by the audience.
Commander II. T. Davenport's ad-
dress in behalf of Camp Sumter and
local veterans was a splendid tribute to
Southern wOmanhood and Southern
chiYalry.
His reference to the bravery and
hardships endured during the dark
days of the sixties fired every heart
with patriotism. The speakers refer
ence to the courage of Veteran Teel,
whom he then introduced and asked to
stand up, brought tears to the eyes of
hundreds as the old One-legged battle
SCARED hero arose in his seat.
Mrs. j. +. Mathis, one of the most
fervent and untiring workers in this
field and who has labored to make this
| meeting a success, gave a brief and
cordial welcome to the daughters.
Mrs. Walter Lamar, of Macon, one of
GeOrgia's most talented women, res
pOnded in behalf of the division in an
| unique and brilliant effort. Mrs. La
| mars paper was characteristic of the
bright and original speaker and was
| received with much applause.
The large assemblage then united in
the rendition of Aud Lang Syne""
after which fifteen minutes were passed
| in fraternal greeting and introduction
of visitors.
Mrs. a. b. Hull of Savannah, the able
and distinguished president of the
Georgia Division, then opened the
business session in superb ad-
dress embodying the great work ac-
cOmplished by the daughters and touch
ing upon the work yet to be done.
Mrs. Hulls address was convincing
and eloquent and will prove an inspira-
tion to the members of the state organi-
zation, Mrs. Hull is a most attractive,
brilliant and engaging woman and most
enthusiastic member of the organiza-
tiOn.
Mrs. Nathaniel Harrison, recording
secretary of the Georgia Division, sub
mitted her annual report, evidencing
the healthy and prosperous condition
ofthe order. She made many sugges-
tions for good and her convincing ar
guments went straight to the hearts of
all present.
Many important papers were read
and reports rendered at the business
session following. Officers reports
were full and complete and gave
evidence of the energy and interest
taken by the official members of the
order.
Miss Mildred Rutherford, the able
historian of the division, outlined what
speciality she would treat upon when
she delivered her address tonight, and
the Daughters and visitors will regret
very much to learn that they will be
denied the pleasure of hearing Miss
Rutherford, as she was called home
yesterday evening by the death of
relative.
In lieu of the entertainment to have
been given to Miss Rutherford there
will be only a business session this
evening.
The social feature of the convention
was a brilliant reception rendered the
visiting ladies and friends by Miss
Alice Wheatley at the handsome hom e
other father, Mr.. Thornton Wheatley
last evening.