The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-16
I N SOC I lE T "


 Before the presentation. it was an- | nounced by Mrs. McCombs that Profes- sor starke would deliver an address on the subject of the medal, the history of the movement to offer it and the method by which it had been awarded. Prof. Starke stated that the entire school had written oh the subject, and that out of the number, fifteen essays had been selected by the faculty. These had been turned cover to the judges. MT. Thomas M owen. Miss cozart and MT. Thomas Clark. By another winnowins" Prof starke said, these fifteen had been re- duced to five. and then. in the judg- ment of two of the judges the compo- sition by Miss Gertrude Steiner was decided to be best. and in that of the third. that of Miss olivia Bogacki was adjudged the best Thus the medal was awarded to Miss Steiner and sec opd place was accorded Miss Bogacki. Prof. Starke congratulated the judges on the awarding of the prize. and com mended them for the pains and fairness given the subject. He stated that Miss Steiner had won highest place in his school In English, and that to Miss Bogacki had been given second place. He pointed out the fact that teachers and judges had arrived at a similar decision as to the two best pupils in English in the Montgomery school for Girls.
 Prof Starke made an enjoyable talk in the vein of patriotism bringing out the fact that From time immenoriai 1t has been the privilege of woman to inspire deeds of bravery and mans duty to do them"
 Immediately following Prof. starkes address came the presentation of the medal by Mrs. Amelia wyly. life Re- gent and founder of the Peter Forney mast. instructive and interesting ad- dress on the Flag, urged the teaching Of patriotism and the doing of patriot 10 deeds. She told of many deeds of patriotism that have recently been done. She cited as an instance the erection of the statue of General Rob- ert E. Lee at Capitol Heights, and of the recent movement in Atlanta that every school in the city have a flag and at given signal on Flag Day ev- cry one be hoisted, She said that all this would result In the making of bet ter American citizens of the school children who participated in the exer- clses.
 Tn presenting the medal to Miss Steiner. Mrs. wyly talked to the if- teen young ladies who had contested for the medal, of the work and charac- ter of the pioneer woman as contrast. cd with that, of the. woman of today. She said that the former was primarily home maker and a mother. and al luded to the diversified interest of the latter.
 Tn presenting the medal to Miss Steiner Mrs Wyly told her that the Peter Forney Chapter would always watch her career with interest. The reading by Mrs. Charles Coleman of an invocation dedicated to Mrs. Harvey hrr Tn ompson of Mobile. was beautiful number of the program. Miss Thomp- son, new chaplain of the Mobile Chap ter D. A. R., Is Poet Laureate for the D. A. R. of Alabama, so 1t was fitting that theee two poems of hers should be given an irnportant place on the program of the Peter Forney Chapter on Flag Day.
 The last of the charming program was the singing of Red. White and Biue," by Miss Nellie Brock, accom- panied by Mrs. J. D. Carter on piano. and a chorus of the other young ladies who had contested for the prize.
 The meeting was now turned over to Mrs. Glass. the hostess. and during the social hour which followed deli cious refreshments were served and by request Miss Gertrude Steiner read her prize essay, Miss Bogacki read hers and Miss Elizabeth Coleman read hers.
 The celebration of Flag Day by the Peter Forney Chapter D. A. R. yes- terday afternoon when the members were the guests of Mrs. F. P. Glass, was one of the most delightful occa- sions in the history of the organiza- ton.
 MISS BURKE's HOP FOR
 HER GUESTS.
 The hop given last evening at Pickett Springs by Miss Genie Burke in com pliment to her visitors. Misses Anna Anderson of Selma, Villa Reynolds of Union Springs, Della Hudman of Ope- lika and Genie Smith of Prattvile, was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season. The charm of the evenr ing was enhanced by the presence of number of visiting young ladies and many who are graduates who will be among the debuntantes who will enter society formerly when the season opens next winter.
 The festivities last evening began with a grand march when the lights were lowered and each young lady car ries Japanese lantern, the soft light of which was very effective. The march was led by Mir Allen McNeil with Miss Anderson of Selma. one of the at- tractive guests of honor for. the oc- casion.
 Punch was served from two tables one st either end of the pavilion with Mrs. Hardwick Ruth and Mrs. Palmer Elsberry presiding.
 During an intermission in the dance program declicious refreshments were served.
 MARRIAGE OF MISS CLOUD
 AND MIR. AYINGER.
 A marriage of interest to a wide circle of friends was that of Miss Sarah Rebecca Cloud and Mir. J. Her man Avinger which took place yester- day at the home of Mrs. F. Cloud on Jefferson Davis Avenue.
 Owing to the illness of the brides aunt, the ceremony was performed in the presence of only a few friends.
 The bride was attended by Miss Onie Cloud, her sister. Mir. L. s. Baber at- tended the bridegroom as best man.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. William M Curtis. Immediately after the wedding the young couple left for CentreviIle to visit friends.
 NOTICE WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER.
 The Winnie Davis Chapter. U. D. C. win meet with the director, Mrs. Hertz Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. at her home, corner McDonough and High Streets, when a full attendance Is urged. as important business will be transacted.