The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04

tured women of the state and of the city.
 As relief from the mental strain of the work of this convention musi- cal by the Philharmonic club In the afternoon, play. The. Rainbow Kimona." by the Noble Institute Dra.- matic Club last evening, was followed by a charming reception In the par lors and dining hall of the institute by Frederic william Gray Chapter, and numbers of dinners, luncheons and pri- vate entertainments have been some of the pleasure of the two days.
 The musical given Wednesday after noon by the Philharmonic Club fol- lowing the regular program of the con- vention was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. R. P. Thomson and Miss Eloise Perry Robinso were the leaders in the study of the French opera, 'Loutse.'
 Mrs. weatherly told in an interest ing way the life of the composer. The story of the opera was given by Miss Margaret Reynolds. A description of the beautiful drop curtain used in Act 2. showing an illustrated picture of Paris at night was given by Mrs. H. s. Miller.
 The intermezzo of Paris at night. Mss Reynolds gave as a piano selec- tion; Mrs. James Keith delighted her hearers with the bird song from "il Poliacchi," the Italian opera.
 Ever Since Today" fpom Act 3, was given as a violin selection by Mrs. Scott Roberts, accompanied by Miss Reynolds. Two vocal selection were rendered by Mrs. Norton. accompanied by Miss Knox.
 The second prelude. 'Tn the Far Dis tant City" was rendered by Miss Car rie Knox. Two vocal selections, 70 Happy Streamlet.' by Denza, and His Lullaby" by Bond. were sung by the leader. Miss Eloise Perry Robinson. state Regent Report. The report of the State Regent was as follows:
 Our Gracious Hostess Chapters and Guests. Our Honored Vice President General. My Official Family and Delegates to the Tenth Annual Con- ference of the D. A. R. of Alabama:
 This is the foreword of my greet
 ings. The English tongue is a mosaic yet among its crystaliSed thought fragments find but one that is q per- feet symbol of the dominant emotion of my heart today. and that gratitude We have but lifted our heads from Thanksgiving altars. and have just arisen from bountiful boards, still would acknowledge again to Him who crowned the year with goodness, the blessings we derive from assem- bling under auspices so favorable and in the enjoyment of a welcome whose | warmth has welded the bond between
 us in infrangible comradeship. 'The labors of the year have follow ed In measured succession the circuit of the seasons and the observance Of | our anniversaries have not been sim ply gala days, but memorials of po- | tential events in the history of our l country.
 ''The interests of the society have been guarded and advanced. and from this pivotal point of progress substan" ] tial work has been done along diver" | gent lines. Gods cloud mystery has | enfoided some of our homes, and on behalf of their compatriots in Alabama.
 I would assure the regents of Martha | wayle, Jefferson, Lewis. Peter Forney and Tuscaioosa chapters and the vice regent of stephens chapter of our ten der sympathy in their bereavemeuts'
 Love is the only angel who can bid the gates unroli,
 And when He comes and calls three | arise and follow fast:
 His way may lie through darkness, but 1t leads to light at last"
 "As your State Regent, have been