The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-23

SpoAtAA' A's.s kcD., ". is0S. M
 Athens. Ala, Feb. IS. 1908.
 Several meetings of our chapter have passed. which proved of interest. and 1t becomes my duty, as we'll as pleasure, to send to our U. D. c. Column in The them.
 At the September meeting our pro- gram vas very interesting as several sektcnes of the life of the late Ia. mented Edwan ", Pettus were read. including appropriate resolutions by our valued honorary member Mss Mai da Pettus. whose talented pen sketches save already been read by many in our
 Tn October. beside our regular month- " meeting. there assembled in Athens by invitation from the Joseph E. John ston Chapter the N. B. Forrest Chapter of Bell Mira and many friends to wit ness the unveiljnE of boulder in Court Square, placed there by the N. B. For rest Chapter to commen0rate the sur- render of the Federal forces. Septem- ber 14. 1884. to Forrest. the wizard of the Saddle" and his small command. orated with red. and white bunting. Confederate Aags. and lovely roses Of white and red were in evidence. The Confederate choir sang we'll known Southern songs. an invocation was of- fered. and then the Hon. William M. Hundiey. acting for his mother. Mrs. F. M. Hundley, President of the Y. B. Forrest Chapter. in a happy and grace fui manner. introduced the speaker. present with his artillery on the mem orable occasion. and made his hearers realize that this was indeed an heroic deed that should be handed down to all generations.
 Mrs. Annie Richardson Harris. to whose enthusiasm and patriotism the N D. Forrest Chapter owes it's exist ence and Athens this gift. was escorted to the beautiful stone. and in an im- pressiNs address. presented it to the city. and the tiny hand of her baby boy. Benjamin Perkins. lifted the veil and made a lovely picture, long to be remembered by those presents.
 Mir. Thomas Macline Hobbs. in behalf of the Mayor, received tho monument in a genuine graceful way.
 Mics watkins Harper recited well one of John Trotwoed Moore's poems, after which the author himself came upon the scene and in happy vein told a few war stories. and closed with another of his fine productions Wear ing of the Cray"
 After the concluding exercises the Bibh Graves rines fired three saiutes. which closed an occasion never to be forgotten.
 The local chapter tendered to their guests a reception and luncheon at the handsome home of Mr. and Mrs. c. D. Frost. The decorations and many feat ures suggested Forrest. Frost and Feast"
 Mrs. A. P. Mcclellan gave the fol- lowing toast before the company were seated at the table:
 'sTo the N. B. Forrest Chapter:
 'Forty-three years ago Athens vel corned your hero as the winner of bat tie flags, men and munitions Of war. Today Athens does more. She gurren- ders to the N 3. Forrest Chapter her hearts. her homes and true comrade- ship"
 responded to this.
 Laughter and good cheer prevailed while they feasted on the delightful luncheon.
 Good-byes were reluctantly said and pleasant memories will long finger Of this meeting in this hospitable home, the gracious hostess and this eventful day.
 Mrs. John Haywood Donnell. secre- tary Joseph E.. Johnston Chapter U. D. C., Athens, Ala. vrnr. the Chfldren of the Confederaey.
 Mrse. Mary F. Pickens, State Director of Children of the Confederacy, has sent out this week to, every auxiliary ques- tions arranged by Mrs. Charles G. Brown, State President U. DIG. for the children to study and answer. Mrs Brown will give a lovely gold medal at the convention in May to the first child l sending in the most correct answers to l the questions, and 1t Is to be hoped that l iii of the children will try for this 1 medal. which has been ordered, and l study the questions for the information | and knowledge it will give them | Chapters failing to receive their ques- lion papers will please write Mrs. Piclkens at once.