The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-11
MEETING or THE sorarE

BIBH lhAfEEtt.
 Despite the discomfort of ,a cold rain overhead and an accunuiation of the same under foot. fourteen valiant members of tLe Sophie Bihb Chapter. U. D. C.. assembled at the home of the Vice-P President, Mrs. l.. E. Whit field on Wednesday afternoon.
 Realizing our bedraggled condition, the hostess with her usual thoughtful ness revised her customary hospitality by serving refreshments--hot and dainty--bsfore, instead of after the Chapter was called to order. So, forti- lied by an inner warmth the members proceeded to business in very benevolent frame of mind.
 After the reading of the minutes and the reports of the various officers for the proceeding months, our Historian gave a beautiful sketch Of General Joseph Wheeler. show ing how truly great he was in whatever condi- ton confronted him. in war. his glory In always exposing the cause of the oppressed, struggling for self govern ment--in peace his equally great achivement in so uniting fn a common brotherhood the two great sections, that at his deasth the two flags. so long hostile were united in perfect love. She then read the resolutions of sympathy drafted by committee, which were as follows: ''Whereas: In tho death of 9enerxl Joseph Wheeler the brave soldier; the unselfish patriot, the wise statesman and the model citizen, great calamity has fallen upcn our whole nation. and the State of Alabama hss been called upon to mourn over the grave of distinguish ed anu honored son, be it. .
 Resols ed. 1. That the Sophie Bibb Chapter, U. D. C., express our dcep grief at the loss our State and coun- try have sustained in the death of the noble hero of two wars, in both of which he stood for liberty and the right of self-government against superior might; and
 Resolve, 2nd. That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the stricken the nation which his infuence did so much to reunite in the bands of common brotherhood."
 Mrs. W. F. vandiver,
 Mrs. J. L. Holloway.
 Committee.
 These the Cor, Secretary was in structed to send to the family. A touching tribute by Martha Gielow was read
 The acting president then gave Full ae i0-eresting account Of the meeting of the Executive Board of the U- p. C., held here on January 25, tNOeCE Ltft HESSlESniS or Ine four Mort4omerv Chapters acted as hostess at a delightful luncheon at the Y. ". c. A. rooms. =. The J. E B. Stuart Chapter, the president gave the report of the last meeting. Twenty.ens enthusiastic yonng people attended and rre eseded to the election of off, Ruby Kirkpatrick, president; julie Randolph, yfce-prcssdent: Annie War ren Jones, Rec secretary; Gladys Hud- son, Cor secretary; Florence Harris. treasurer: Wiliie Kerifn. historian.
 After the installation of officers the members decided to give a Valentine party at the home of the young Presfs Communications received since the last mee' T were then read by the Secretary. the first being d fetftfon for q National Military Park at Petersbur&. Va. As this State the very theatre of the war" has no such park the petition 1 urges the passage Of q bill in Con gress for establishing 6 National Mill itary Park at Petersburg. Receiving the endorsement of the Chapter tho Corresponding Secretary was requested to send a copy to our Represe1tati in Congress, asking him to give it his support The second communication was al strong. earnest 'Nfessager from Mrs Martha Gieiow to all Southern people, | pleading for the education Of our ilIit- crate whites. She gave the report of | the last census showing that Alabama | has fourteen per cent. of illiterAte na- tive-born whites, while Massaehusetts. l New York and other States have only | one per cent. and asks What good | will monuments to our ancestors be if | our Southland is to become the land of | educated blacks and uneducated | whites?' Making us realize fully tEis depIorable condition ana finally our | ability to help remedy it., she closed l with a stirring appeal for financial aid | saying ''The day Is far spent and we must be up and doing, or else the | night of darkness and ignorance will settle upon Cur land" very patriot | ic and charitable member immediately arose saying she would give five dol