The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-03
Of Alabama Daughters American Revolution.
HosF NOTABLE GATHERING
4 Iniston Extends a Most Hearty Greeting.
state Rewent's Report shows Growth of Organization During Past
 Year Together With Addi-
 lions About te Be Msds.

.Anniston. Dec, 2-(Special) --One or the most notable gatherings of women that have ever assembled in AnnfsIon was called to order by the Sdate ov Athens. Ala. when the Alabama chap ter representatives of the Daughters oi the American Revolution. met Tn sns parlors of the Alabama Hotel, TOT Lne Initial meeting Of a two days seesion.
 Mrs. S. w. Mitchell of this city in- troduced Mayor Thomas E kiipy es the first speaker. and the Mayof rOse to the occasion with an address Wnasn .a will proPabiy go down on r;s tsoc cspeer one that was eloquent, witty ana Fe- sourceful. He made a great mt Wnen he humorously referred to Rev. J. -. BIackIock an English born cltaze1 .s na1 Mn1 rebel" but that occasion furnisneo an e0uaI or greater hit when the mayor 7yas called down by the State Regent who gently reproved him for his nasty
 pr. ]. F. walker made a. happy ad. dress on ssThe private soldier" and Elbert D. Willett extended a most eioquent welcome on behalf of the Sons of the American Revolution.
 The welcome of Mrs. John B. Knox in behalf of the United Daugnters or the Confederacy was read oy Hrs. Henry D. McCarty on account or the absence of Mrs. Knox. who is III At A
 
 |. Robinson, Mrs. H. D. Barr and Ars: flames R. Draper on behalf of the local chapters were rhetorical gems, tne re- sponsc by Mrs. St. George Tucker. Mary A. Harvey showed that during the two years just closed she mad sent out eighty.one letters, sixty-Iour GIT culars and five postal cards, the toLal treasurer. Mrs J. c. Street showed a balance on hand December 2, lsoI or SiO097, receipts from subordinate chapters, $92.S5, and expenditures or December g, 1908 of S142.72. Owing to the absence of the State Historian, Miss Annie Williams of Birmingham, her report was read by Mrs: J. FL Wyly of Montgomery. It will De pup lished in full tomorrow.
 Music was feature of the morn ing session. Patriotic airs were sung a choral selection by Mir. Thompson, chorus was rendered. Mrs. Buliafd ano Mrs. Draper rendered a piano duet and Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Johnston rem dered a violin duet, Miss Kline, Miss Reynolds and Miss Douglass perform ing in the afternoon.
 The report of the State Regent was beaatsfuliy worded. She said In part: "Af your State Regent, I have been thG appreciative recipient of large cornrnendation of the Daughters Of the American Revolution of Alabama, oy our national officers and their praises syY srour wisely directed energies and the exhaustIess enthusiasm manifest ed In their plans for future achieve Tlaent chalIengee my deep gratefulness to them and to you for the inspiration 1t has given me in the discharge of my official duties. Each daughter whose name appears on chapter register has been provided with a copy of the handbook of our state society. It contains it's complete enrollment ana the definite gains made within the past, two years, namely Cherokee. Col bert and Twtckenham Town chapters"
 'SThe national board at It's Decatur meeting will add to these Captain John Bacon Chapter, Alexander City. The reappointment of Mrs. c. A. Henry of Guntersville has been asked and granted in consideration of her vaiu- able services to the society"
 Routine business was transacted this afternoon followed by a, musicale at the Alabama. An amateur play followed by a reception was given at Noble Institute this evening.