Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-02

lert tnlS morning, put quite nuniDeI
remain over until this afternoon and
tomorrow.
The first feature of the social
side of the programme was the
the Winnie Davis Chapter U. D. c. at
the residence of Mrs. w. G. White.
This was quite an elaborate affair, de-
lightfully planned and pleasantly car
ried out Nearly all of the visiting Ia
dies were present and all were carried
away with the entertainment.
After the u. D. c. luncheon. the visi-
tors were taken by private conveyance
to the residence Of the state regent,
Mrs. r. M. Braton in the old John
Bratton homestead, ten miles south OF
Yorkville. The weather was favora-
BILE, the drive was pleasant, and a de-
llightfully hospitable reception awaited
them at the end Of their journey, at
the hands of Mrs. Bratton, and large
company of friends who had assembled
for the purpose. Altogether there were
present about seventy-five people. An
elaborate tea including an abundance
Of refreshments, both liquid and solid
was served, and the visitors were
shown the Brattonville battle monu-
ment and the various points Of interest
about the scene Of Huck's defeat. The
entertainment lasted for nearly two
hours and was closed with the return
drive to Yorkville.
Il nut a.tIt
comfortably filed yesterday morning
at the first business meeting of the
conference, and the audience included
quite a number Of ladies and gentlemen
of Yorkville and vicinity. who had
gathered to witness the proceedings,
which proved quite interesting.
The decorations of the auditorium
were tasteful and appropriate, the
American colors, of course, being the
main feature of the general design.
The flags were arranged to peculiarly
good advantage and the effects were
all that could be desired. There was
also, of course. a profusion OF rare
flowers, all in tasteful arrangement and
the auditorium having been newly
painted and carpeted, presented an ap-
pearance that was especially crafty
ling to those who felt the largest meas
ure of responsibility.
Ten thirty o'clock was the hour des-
Iignated in the programme for calling
the conference to order; but as a mat
ter Of course, this was not supposed to
mean anything specific. The dele
gates and visitors had hardly begun to
assemble at that hour; but by quar-
ter past IL the auditorium was COM
fortably full, and everything was In
readiness.
The appearance of the state regent
was signal for a pronounced hum OF
Iapplause. Becomingly dressed in white
land wearing the colors Of the confer
ence, white and blue, Mrs. Bratton pre-
sented quite striking appearance as
with pretty little gavel she gave two
gentle raps for order. Everything be-
came still on the instant and with a
few appropriate and well chosen words,
!. the regent declared the Tenth Annual
Conference Of the South Carolina
Chapters Daughters Of the American
Revolution convened and ready for
J business.
She then proceeded with the reading
of the ritual, the daughters responding
heartily, and the entire assembly be-
ing much impressed with the beautiful
and comprehensive prayer that fol-
lowed the opening lines. There was
music by an especially practiced choir
which gave highly creditable rendi-
ton of Mrs. Clara Dargan Maclean's
Centennial lyric.
The opening ceremony concluded,
Mrs Bratton introduced in appropriate
terms the regent of the Kings Noun
tain chapter, Mrs. Walter B. Moore,
who delivered the address Of welcome.
This address was happily conceived and
delivered with cleverness that COM
pelled frequent outbursts Of applause.
1t was concluded with quite an appro-
pirate little poem. which Mrs. Moore
explained had been written for the oc-
casion by an absent member, Mrs. r.
T.. Stephenson.
The address of welcome was res
ponded to by Mrs. Lille Ripley Hen
derson of Aiken, in a carefully prepar-
ed paper, and her response was also
well received.
Following Mrs. Henderson's address
there was more music and then
greeting by Mrs. Henry Warren Rich
ardson, ex-state regent. Mrs. Richard
son spoke extempore and was quite
Interesting. She was followed in a
carefully prepared address by Mrs.
4 Clarke Waring. Mrs. A. p. Johnstone,
sang in a most beautiful manner the
vocal solo "Serenade Espagnole," and
won enthusiastic applause. Then came
an interesting and instructive word
} from Mrs. Minnie L. Nichols, vice
president general Of the South Carroll
ma conference, and this was followed
by ths report Of the state regent, CIV
ing a comprehensive summary Of the
work that had been accomplished dur
the year VI
tion.
After the business Of the morning
session there was a delightful social
function at the residence Of Mrs. w.
B. Moore, consisting of an elaborate
seven course luncheon and lasting fully
two hours.
The afternoon from $50 to $50 was
devoted to business, hearing the report
of the credential committee, reading
the minutes of the ninth annual con-
ference, and other matters Of routine.
The crowning social feature Of the
occasion probably was the reception 10
the daughters by the Kings Mountain
chapter at the residence Of Mrs. s. Nj.
McNeel last night. All Of the visiting
daughters we're present, and the list Of
Invitations included a number Of out
side friends, especially the resident
ministers with their wives and men,
bersrof the U. D. c. The guests began
arriving at about 9 o'clock. The state
officers of the D. A. R. and the officers