The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY
omcial Organ Alabama Division.

than have been with us fin some years. Miss Sallie Jones. Mrs. winn, Mrs. Clopton. Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, Mrs. Wiley and others have signified their intention of being with us.
 While every arrangement is bein g made for your comfort and pleasure, and our hostesses express a wish that more days were allotted for our stay With them, yet your President actin g upon former experiences and the in decision of the Union Springs conven- ton regarding more days for conven- tion. has made the program with a view of composing all necessary work, and too, giving time for pleasure and sociabilities. asking that every dele gate will cooperate with her by be- ing prompt, earnest and to our pro- gram. Historical Evening" and Me morial Honor" so that you will readi- ly see we are a growing body of busi- ness women and to'maiutain n standard equal to other States, our work must be we'll done. With these facts fin view I have begged the assistance of our hostesses, and on Wednesday, the Sth. are placed all diversions and so- cfabuities following the morning exer- cises and memorial hour, and on Thurs day three sessions. S:30 a. m.; 2:30 D. m., 8:30 p. m alert to the business in hand and the objects to be presented
 
 You must know that since two days were allotted to us for convention, our work is more than doubled, and like wise our responsibilities. and this year as so many important offices are to be filled careful consideration and action should be recorded for heir guidance and aid.
 ed. the number of committees been en- larged, the Auxiliary and Cross of Honor directors been added to and working stan are set for uninterrupt- ed business.
 After all business is dispatched the inauguration of the new officers will take place. Quite a humber of officers ed by the law You will do well to wisely consider your choice of an ef- fictent stan. and by your presence at their installation make the occasion one of honor, congratulation and en- couragement to them.
 Mrs. Cory, Recording Secretary, and your President are still in communi- cation with the powers that be" and hope after April 21. when the meeting of General Passenger Association will hold a meeting to announce rates for delegates. At present only sixty five delegates report. We are told rates will not be given to less than 100, and our effort Is to include Shiloh Visitors. So much has been gained when the chances seemed small. we hope to re- port favorably.
 Everybody is talking of Jamestown the Exposition, and the Richmond re- union, U. c. V.-the unveiling of the Jererson Davis monument by the U D. C.. and the U. c. V.
 The enterprising. noble women of Virginia have accomplished their de- sign in the erection of the U. D. c. Home, inviting all visiting members of Confederate organizations to the com fortable. artistic building, to make it their headquarters. partake of the luncheons prepared in true old South ern fashion and to be lat home'' with thom during their entire stay.
 The tickets are sold for 50 cents and obtainable at any time, being artistic ally gotten up, and entitling the holder to every privilege of the building.
 Send to Mrs. Norman Randolph. Pres ident Richmond Chapter. for tickets These women have been to great ex- pense and the sale of tickets will great ly aid them. Two members from each Division Chapter will be appointed to serve as hostesses at specified times, so that turing the Exposition each Chap ter wiu act at hostess.
 A letter from the charming prea- ident of the South Carolina Division gives interesting "dots" of the progress and success of the Jamestown Building Association.
 Faithfully yours.
 Mrs J. N. Thompson,
 Presdt. Ala. Div. U. D. c.