The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-01
Report From Sophie Bibb Chapter,
 @ June 4.

One of the most enjoyable and best attended meetings of the year was held Wednesday. June 4, at the home of the President, Mrs. l.. B. Withheld. On this most delightful occasion Sophie Bibb had the pleasure of having presr ent many of her elderly members, the officers of tho Children's Auxiliary, the presidents of other chapters, several visiting Daughters and as her guest of honor. Alabama's most distinguished historian Dr. Thomas M. owen. The business part of the meeting was dis patched as quickly as possible in or der that the afternoon might be given to the observance of the ninety-third birthday of the beloved President of the Confederacy. The echoes of the convention at Union Springs. as given by Mrs. Kirkpatrick, were quite Inter esting. It was, she said. the most har- m onious gathering of Daughters she had ever attended. A royal reception was tended the visitors by the city, and the numbers of beautiful attentions showered upon them made each and every one leave with feeling of re- gret.
 Sophie Bibb, Mrs. Kirkpatrick said, went up with report that Le chap ter night well be proud of: with all obligations paid up, and having taken the lead in several movements during the year. she stood we'll to the front in the roll call of the chapter.
 One item of special importance that Mrs. Kirkpatrick brought home with her was that the words to Dixie" as writtvn by Mrs l. M. F. Ockepden, when a mere girl were adopted by the con- vention to be sung by all .hapters in the State. instead of Dan Emmet's woras. This motion was placed before the convention by the president of the n
 field. Promptly at o'clock the chap ter adjourned to enjoy an hour or two of social intercourse.
 Leaflets containing Mrs. Ockendenss words to Dixie" were distributed and to the inspiring accompaniment of Miss May Belle Jones, all sung that soul stirring strain.
 The president with her accustomed ease and grace of manner in beauti- fully chosen words. introduced to the mem Jers and guests one. whom she said, is a son of the Confederacy, our son, Thomas M. Owen. Dr. Owens ad- dress on the unselfsh life and daring deeds of President Davis was listened to with intense interest, and was an itellectual treat that will long be re- membered. All who have had the priv ilege of hearing pr. owen can appre- ciate the honor Sophie Btbb Chapter felt was hers in having so distin- guished a man as her orator on this occasion.
 The appreciation of the chapter was most beautifully expressed by the Vice President, Mrs. Bibb Graves. Her re- sponse was indeed gem. She urged that during the long summer months the Cause be not forgotten. but un- der the inspiration of DF. owens eIo- duence that the members go forth 10 scatter seeds of patriotism and love A very enjoyable musical program followed The first number was a vio- lin solo by the gifted vionlst, Miss Marks. accompanied on the plano by Miss Booth. Miss May Robinson. ac- companied by Miss May Belle Jones sang in a most charming manner Summer" Miss Pauline J. Hausman also contributed several piano solos.
 At the conclusion of the program the guests were invited across the hall where from a table. beautiful In it's appointments of red and white flowers and bon bons. deliciously refreshing fruit nectar was served by Mrs, George H. McCombs and Mrs. l.. M. Graves. An interesting feature of the af- ternoon was the exhibiting O. General Order No. g." one of three original topics and a piece of the "Headquar- ters Flag" which the officers of Gem eral Lees staff would not surrender. but divided among themselves. Tho hours fitted by all too rapidly and the sun had long sunk beyond the horizon when the last good byes till fall were