The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

! N.ssot ia.i, MISS Wuuams, ana that we mad with us our beloved yice-Presi- dent General, Mrs. J. Morgan smith. and how strange a conference would seem without her. The State Regent declared that the Tenth Annual Con- ference was open for business. Mrs. T: Morgan smith moved that the first omcial act be telegram of greeting l ana good wishes to Mrs Donald Mo- Lean. who was prevented by board meeting from being present; carried by | . rising vote.
 The report of the state Regent was as nne as the mind which dictated. and the ready pen which wrote 1t. While duly commenting. our energy and fidel- ity in the past. she invoked at the hands of every Daughter the continued interest, the ceaseless vigil, which pro- ducss great results in the lines of work | to which we are pledged. The state Secretary's report followed. She stat ed that all papers in her possession re- 1ating to Memorial Continental Hall had been placed in the Morgan County National Bank. enclosed in a tin box. Since the last conference report of the same had been sent to the Amer tcan Monthly Magazine. the minutes prepared for publication. Smithsonian report duly forwarded, nineteen letters. two postals and sixty-four circulars written. The bill for postage and sta
 
 ed and bill allowed. Mrs. Rhett Goode moved that the Secretary be enipow- cred to purchase official stationery; carried
 The Treasurer's report showed q gratifying balance of st4i.72. Report accepted.
 The Historian being absent her re- port was read by Mrs. Wyly and adopted as read. Mrs. Wyly then pre- sented her claims in behalf of The American Monthly Magazine. and se- cured number of subscriptions while badges were being distributed. previ- ous to q reeess for luncheon.
 Wednesday Afternoon.
 Being called to order little after the Lords Prayer in concert. The chair appointed Mrs. Goode. Mrs. Bryce Mrs. Deloney committee on o6urtesies. Minutes of the morning meeting were read and approved.
 Memorial hour being observed. Mrs. Deloney spoke of the loss sustained by Colbert Chapter in the death of Mrs. Emma Aldrich. General Sumter Chap ter hlourned the loss of Mrs. Tallia- ferro and Frederick Wm. Grey that of Mrs. Lulu Mcponafd Garland. in the midst of our deep sympathy we were bership of nearly 700, only three had been called away.
 After listening to a fine duet tel- egram was read from the ex-State Re- gent of Georgia, Miss A. c. Pruning. regretting that she could not be with us Mrs. Mitchell moved that the sec retary be instructed to write a letter of condolence from the Conference to Mrs. I. T. Sage of Atlanta, another in vited guest, who could not be present. being Tn deep affllctfcn from the re- cent death of her husband. Carried.
 Reports of Standing Committees be- lns called for. Mrs. Barr reported on Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama. Committee on Revolutionary Relics sent no report but Mrs. Delo- fieY spoke of a Bible she knew of which contained the record Of a marriage celebrated in y1751. and Mrs. Storey displayed an. ancient dollar bill owned by a lady in Talladega. Mrs. Bryce, Chairman of Memorial Continental Hall Committed. reported that a cons tract had beon signed which insured the completion of the buiIding before the next Congress Mrs. Smith read A letter from the Treasurer General ana produced a receipt which proved that the last cent had been paid for the Alabama room. This receipt was given to the secretary to file with the other Memorial Continental Hall papers,
 Moved that we rise and clap our hands in general rejoicing. Carried. Mrs. Wyly being allowed to wave the flag.
 Taking of Pledges.
 Mrs. Goode requested that the first new business might be the taking of pledges for Memorial Continental HaIl --granted. Committee on Proper ob- servance of National Anniversaries. and of Alabama Day, reported throueh fts chairman. Mrs. Waiter Robinson. Mrs. Draper presented comprehensive re- port on State Society Genealogy and Badges. Mrs Goode moved that the re- port be accepted by rising vote of thanks-carried.
 The Monumental Memorial Commit tee sent no report. The Jackson Roads Committee sent with the report. e fine map secured through the exertions of Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Thornton. A ris- ing vote of thanks was tendered these ladies in recognition of their success full labors. A recess was then declared, that we might become the guests of the Music Club. which favored us with fine operatic selections and a sketch of the ! composers lives. Returning to busi- Il ness, the report of the Natchez Trace Committee came next in order, but waS necessarily postponed until morning.
 Mrs. Lane. Chairman of the Jones Valley Road, regretted that little had l been accomplished so far--but looked | Tor greater results Tn the near future. As 1t was growing late, the days work | was declared concluded and the confer l ence adjourned until s:l6 o'clock the | next morning. t
 ,Thursday Morning.
 Being called to order Thursday morn | ing. beautiful prayer was offered by | our Chaplain and the last verse of | America" sung. telegrah was read | containing greetings from the Martha | Jefferson Chapter in opelika | The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, after minor corrections