The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-09

We aC&0 " MRS 10uu KEY
Murphree. Third, The song Maryland.
My Maryland" was sung by Mrs. w. L.
Davids, at the conclusion Of which re-
treshments were served A Ia buffet.
Corresponding Secretary.
Troy Chapter.
NJ p. w.
Cradle of the Confedracy Chapter Notes.
The Cradle Of the Confedracy Chap
ter needs new secretary and needs
1t badly. One who is not adverse to ap-
pearing in print. And the members
are all exceedingly anxious for the
world, especially that small part of 1t
occupied by the u. d. C. to know that
the Chapter is very much alive. A
perfect whirlwind of censure has been
heaped upon the unfortunate Seere-
eary's head, whose sole fault 1t is that
the Chapter has not been more In evil
depce.
The February meeting was held on
the fifth, with Mrs. Charles McCrary
as hostess and was q very animated
one.
The usual routine of business was
gone through. the reports being read
and approved. The Treasurer's being
particularly gratifying, also the FL
nance Commute heport.
Some business Of q private nature
was also transacted. The Chapter had
as a guest of this meeting, Mrs.
Phillips of Birmingham, the State Re-
cording Secretary, who is a visitor to
our town, just now. She spoke most
convincingly Of the work, both in the
state and at the General Convention
held in Norfolk. And the members
were greatly pleased t. he2r, by word
OF mouth, from one who had attended
the Convention. Her remarks were
very interesting indeed and made some
things plain.
A letter was rear from Mrs. A. L.
Dowdell, which threw light on the
Crosses of Honor delay.
As there was no literary program on
account Of bad weather, the members
enjoyed talking to each other until
dark sent them homeward. Delightful
refreshments were served during the
social part. >J
Report from Dale U. d. c., Ozark,
Alabama. January 80, 1908.
The first Chapter meeting Of the New
Year was held at the home of Mrs.
Jimmie Anglin on January 80. The
meeting was called to order by the
President After prayer and the read
ing of the minutes the roll was called.
ten members responding, dues were
collected. There was no historical pro-
gram, as the Chapter had to discuss
W
Q. f. James read a piece on the Life of
Lee. Miss DeIphia Sansberry read a
piece. how Lees birthday was celebrat-
ed at the Mountain Creek Home. Mrs
Anglin and Mrs. James rendered some
beautiful music on the piano, which
was highly appreciated by all those
present.
The following committee were an
pointed to arrange for a Palentine
party for the purpose of raising a con-
tribution for the Soldiers Home at
Mountain Creek. Mrs. Anglin was APP
pointed chairman. Mrs. ]. L. Williams,
Mrs. r. NJ Bowling as assistant in ar
ranging the details. The following Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing
year. Mrs Willis Cox was elected life
time honorary president OF the Stone
wall jackson Chapter No 667. Miss
Allie Garner on account of her faith
full and. efficient conduct as presiding
officer was reelected president for an
other year. Mrs. c. F James. secre-
tary, Mrs. ]. w. Corbitt, corresponding
secretary, Miss Georgia Bowling
treasurer Mrs. w. w. kirkland, Direc-
tor. Mrs j. N. Russell. Registrar.
Miss Annie Bowling. Historian.
The program for the evening was a
most enjoyable one. The hostess serv-
ed delightful Refreshments which were
highly appreciated by those present
The Chapter adjourned to meet with
Mrs. F. P. Martin on the last Tuesday
in February.
Mrs 7 w Corh;..