The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Assistant Eaitor-Mrs. Belle Allen Iii Historjcai 9S Eddiittor--Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. Montgomery.
 8 General Oniesrs, U. D. c. =. President-Genearal. Mrs' Branch, Galveston. Texas. ,sr. First e-President-Genef MA Marlin s. Willard, Wilmington. Del
 Second Vice e-President-lieneral Mrs' Jonn P Poe, Baltimore. Md.
 Recording Secretary a;a = A1arsw L powesa seOreIary psa General. Mrs pr st,olev. JacKsonville, Fla.
 Treasurer General. Mrs. l.. Eustace wiliams, Anchorage, ky. sHonorary Custodian cross oL honvt' Mrss s. Ri. GabDett. Atlanta. Ga. Custodian Cross of Honor. Mrs. L' H Raines, Savannah, Ga. xx. Custodlan Flags ana Remnants, MrS. Frank Anthony Waoe. Norio.A'
 Alapama state Directory. Miss salIie Jones Honorary Pres'oent ca%nsh MrS charles I G. Brown. President sisnsns Mpsn nam B. B. Ross. First vice-Prssi- dent. Auburn. Ala. s.1s .v,.e- prss. Mrs. Lewis Cobb. Second adsnr: Mr. I T. Pride Recording Sec retary. Pride station. Ala. Mrs. W. N. Phillips Correspona'"a sesTssa.g. Srs. M R.rPaaGaar Paner. Treasurer Mon Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. Historian Montgomery, Ala.
 Mrs: F: H; Elmors. Registrar. Noun tain hars. crssk' j. 4. ABountrse. Recorder Of Cross of Honor. isou. Eleventh Ave nue. soutn Birmingham. Ala r Mrs Mary u. r.v..-4rs. Director anu Registrar of the Chiidfe1 of the cons fedsracy. Greensboro. Ala
 Auditing Committee--Mrs. Eiien F~' ter. Bryce, Tuscaloosa.
 Chapter Extension Mrs. R. A ASc. Greenvfiie. Chairman.
 state Souvenir Plate--Mrs. w. l. D.rr. MontgoTsry. Snsirmssna Grs a Ross, Hosnitsi Relief, Soldiers Home-.Mrs Frank Fillmore. Mountain Creek' Nnals- scnolarshlp--Mrs. J. A. Thompson Tuscumbia Chairman.
 Coming to us just as we observe the anniversary of R. E. Lees birth, nope every Chapter will respond generously to the appeal of Alabama Director of c. of c. Chapters. She is untiring in her efforts to establish the Lee schol- arship; forward her work. come to her aid, encourage the children Let this be your first contribution for 1903. ! give Mrs. Picken's letter below.
 Mary B. Brown.
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy throughout our Southland will observe the birthday. January is. of our immortal chieftain. Robert E- Lee. As tho day this year falls on Sunday the lecal U. D. C. Chapters of Mont gomery will make memorable by an impressive observance on Monday. (At this hour, Thursday, the program has not been completely
 Every Chapter in the Alabama pi- vision is urged to send their reports to the Assistant Editor and bear in mind all matter for the Sunday U. D. c, column has to be sent to The Adver- tisef on Thursday. g~.
 CHATTER REPORTS.
 The Robert E. Lee Chapter Of the U. D. C.. held it's regular meeting Tor the month of January with the Pres ideut. Mrs. John w. Williams. Jr. The yneeting was opened with the Lords Prayer, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- proved. The program was carried out "A Tribute to the Women of the Con- federacy," Mrs. B. W. Williams (by Governor W. J. Samford.)
 AExperiences of a Confederate Wo- man as Told by Herself" read by Mrs. 'srhe Confederate Woman" read by Mrs. J. R. Hardaway.
 Treasurer's report. ii was moved and carried that the AS donated to the monument fund De drawn from the U. D. c. Chapter treas credit of the U. D. c. monument fund. A committee was appointed to secure an orator and arrange program Tor Robert E. Lees birthday, January 1s' After a delightful social hour the meet ing adjourned.
 Recording Secretary.
 The regular monthly meeting oi Mohile Chapter U. D. C., was held or January g, 1908. with Mrs. Coiston IT the chair.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
 treasury. The President announced that she had received Q receipt toi SI0. sent to Mrs. Harvey Jones, for thS HosnitaI Fund and also the resisna' tion of Mrs. Jones, as Historian or the Mobile Chapter. This resignation wal accepted with deepest regret by tn' chapter, for Mrs. Jones has filled tni' position, most ably since the oESan' zation of this Chapter.
 Mrs. Agnes W. Goldsby was appoint ed to fili this position till the annual election in February, at which tht President urges all members to DC present Mrs. Christian, chairman toi the Christmas box. gave a very inter esting report of the preparation, con tents and shipment of thls box ane read a very appreciative letter from the commandant at the Soldiers Home
 It was moved by Mrs. Peppers seconded by Miss Moon and carried that any expenses for this box be taker out of the chapter treasury. It wal then moved by Mrs. Hamburger seconded by Mrs. Walker and carried that the money contributions to this box--about five dollars--be sent to th' Hospital Fund, and at the suggestion of the President through the same channel, as the previous contribution to this same fund.
 There was some discussion as to th' manner of celebrating General Lees birthday, which this year falls on Sun day, but will be celebrated on Monday January 20. It was finally decided thai a committee be appointed to make al arrangements, after deciding the form such entertainment shall take.
 Mrs. Christian was appointed chair man of this committee which shall bt Mrs. walker, Mrs. Moulton. Misses stir. ling. Mrs Hogan, Mrs. Slater, Mrs Brewer, Mrs. Hamburger. Miss Moon Mrs. Goldsby, Mrs. Price Williams. Jr. Mrs. Tucker, Miss Boone, Mrs. Rolston
 The literary part of the evening wal most enjoyable. Mrs. Walker and Mrs Moulton gave two fine musical mum, bers Mrs, L. F. Irwin some persona "reminiscences of War Times tr