The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-11
LAST SESSION OF THE U. D. c.
CONVENTION.


Fannie r. Gary, of Ocala, president
of the Dickinson chapter and former
ly state historian, and will become a
permanent feature of all future con-
ventions. This is a splendid part of
the meeting and the first historical
evening was very pleasant indeed.
Mrs. McNelty, of Jacksonville, read
a splendid original paper consisting
of personal "reminiscences of the civil
war period. Mrs. Tench, of Gainesville.
read the prize essay on Robert f. Lee.
written by Mr.. Norman. a student at
1.-THE u. of F., and while writing on this
subject will state that the subject for
the essays for next year is Albert Sid
ney Johnson and this medal can be
contested for by any student at the
University of Florida, the Female Col
lege at Tallahassee, Rollins College at
Winter Park, and Stetson University
at DeLand, and it is hoped by the
Daughters Of the Confederacy that d
large number of essays viii be con-
tributeI.
Deacoress Parkhill, of Orlando. read
an interesting article reciting many
pleasing and interesting exper 'ences
that came under her observation dur
| ing the civil war period.
The program was interspersed with
music and songs. Mrs. jeanette Robin
son Murphy, of New York, the we'll
known southern reader and entertain
er, was present and contributed two
delightful numbers to the program.
| Miss Caruthers, of Tampa, read the
last article, her subject being rs the
Clansman of Historical Value?'' She
took the negative side Of this question
land contended that the value Of this
work is purely local. At the conclusion
| of her article Mrs. Tench. of Gaines
Vile, rose to her feet and said that
while she valued Miss Caruthers as q
personal friend, she felt called~upon 10
dispute her claim and to emphatically
lcontend that the "Clansman' is IF the
greatest historical value. That she
lived in South Carolina and was in the
very midst Of "Klu KluXiSn' and
knew a great deal about this matter
that could be told on this subject. This
little tilt betwe cen Mrs. Tench and Miss
ICarrthers was entirely friendly and
added animation and life to the even
ing.
The last day Of the convention was
devoted 10 the finishing up of reports,
unfinished business and the discussing
Iof new business, but for lack Of space
we will be unable to give the complete
proceedings.
The last business and the most IN
lportant and interesting WAS the cleo
ton of officers
The election was most harmonious
1.-THE officers all being unanimously
detected.
Mrs McNeltv, Of JACKS ,nville. was
Nominated for the presidency by Mrs
lBcssent. but owing to feeble he2lfh
she declined 10 consider election an,
placed the name Of Mrs. She!"o 4
lStringer, Of Brooksville, who was i'm
Immediately unanimously elected. Mrs
lStringer was not present AT the con
ivention, ard her daughter, Miss Mar
lgrrerite Stringer. in behalf 81 hel
mother and herself as we'll, gracefully
thanked the convention for this grea'
honor and asked for the privilege OF
nominating Mrs. Laurence, OF Orlando
flor first vice president. which was
lfkone. Mrs. John Chestnut. of Gaines
willie, was elected second vice presl-
1dent. Mrs. Medlin. of the same city
third vice president, and Mrs. VAIN
wright. of Starke, fourth vice presi-
Ident.
Mrs. Wainwright is a member of the
Joe Wheeler chapter, was organized II
IStarke on ST. Valentines day. This
Infant chapter was cordially welcomed
into the organization.
Mrs. Harry L. Brown, Of st. Au-
austine. was reelected recording Sec
rotary and Mrs. T. G. Vann. of Madl-
son. elected corresponding secretary;
Mfrs. Gwynn, of Tallahassee. treasur-
ler: Mrs. Blackman. of Palatka, regis
ltrar and Mrs Fred Howe. of Pensa-
coda. historian.
After the election of officers the doN-
iAIDEE was SOIlS tlil tiit =. -" - 80
vention of 1906 passed into history
Resolutions We're passed especially
Thanking the Annie Coleman chapter
Iof Orlando. the Confederate veterans
of that city. President and Mrs
IBlackman, Of Rollins College the
members of the Rosalind club. and 10
levervone for the many beautiful cour-
I,esies and attentions shown ne
IDaughters during their visit
Orlando is IN eNqusitely beautitu'
land thriving little city. and it Was Il
great delight TO have the privilege 81
Visiting So charming a place. and new
Ter was u convention more royalty en-
Iter.dincd nor more beautifully treated
than the L. -. {. convention AT Or
lando
Tonight the members "f the Rosa
lind chIb gave a hand euchre
marty complimentary 20 the delegate
To the convention. The club rooms
were again beautifully decorated an'
on IL