The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-07

The members of General Sumter chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, who have returned from the con-
ference, just ended in Tuscaloosa, report
most successful meeting
A great amount of business, old and
new. was dispatched Under the able lead
ershp of the states ievered and beloved
regent. Mrs. A. P. Mcclellan of Ath-
ems Enthusiastic Interest was manifest
ed in memorializing historic roads such
as the Natchez Trace and Jackson roads,
which traverse portions of the states OF
Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee Re
ports from all states Officers and chap
ter regents showed loyal and jealous activ-
tiles in all things pertaining to D. A.
r. interests. Among new subjects pre-
scented for consideration was that of con-
servation and as the preservation of our
forests seems to have become one needy
of careful attention and investigation this
was given in charge of committee APP
pointed by the regent. The most impress
sive subject under the head of old bus
mess was that OF the magnificent memoir
ial known as Continental hall, which the
erected in Washington. This appeals d.
rectly to Alabama daughters as they
have very beautiful room In the build
ing-in harmony with the structure The
same state officers as of last year were
reelected with one exception. Miss Will
liams, state historian, resigning. Mrs.
T. y. Walter of Birmingham was elect
ed in her place. The officers of the state
are: Mrs. A. P. Mcclellan, Athens. re-
gent; Mrs. Rhett Goode. Mobile, vice re-
gent; Mrs. Harvey, Decatur, secretary;
Mrs. Street, Montgomery, treasurer; Mrs.
Burr, Admission, reader; Mrs. Walter, Bir-
mingham, historian; Mrs. Brice, Hunts
Vile, chaplain
The programme was so wisely ar
ranged by Mrs. Brice and her assistants
as to give time to some very delightful
social functions, the most elaborate of
which was a reception in the attractive
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Jemison.
The entire lower floor of the house was
artistically decorated in flags and other
national emblems, heightened in stateli-
ness and grace by the presence of many,
many beautiful ferns, palms and gor-
geous American beauty roses. Ices, cakes
and minis In national colors were served
in the dining room and coffee and sand
wishes in the palm room. Several hum
dred callers greeted the visitors and the
occasion was one of brilliancy and
beauty. At the close of the last session
gentlemen of the city sent a number of
handsome automobiles to convey the
tire delegation through points of interest
in and about historic old Tuscaloosa. At
the end of the ride Mrs. Brice received
the whole party in her cozy cottage,
"Bde "a Vice." where tea was enjoyed
and Very feeling good-byes lingeringly
said In the evening a delightful musi-
Gale was attended in Miss Stella Harris
studio. The programme was furnished by
members of the Tuscaloosa Music club,
complimentary to the Daughters of the
American Revolution and it was indeed
artistic treat The guests of the con-
ference can never forget the cordially
and gracious hospitality of the charming
hostesses OF the Druid City
Mrs. Sharp's Address.
The Birmingham women at the congress
in Tuscaloosa have spoken with pride of
the address made by their townswoman,
Mrs Charles ]. Sharp, regent of the Cen
eral Sumpter chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution. Mrs. Sharp is one
of the brainest of our Birmingham club
women and her gift a speaker is wide
1y recognized Her address was given
extemporaneously, but SIS many of the
members have expressed a wish to read
1t, not having been fortunate enough to
hear it delivered, 1t is presented in sub
stance in these columns of The Age
Herald today:
Madame State Regent, Daughters of the
American Revolution. Friends.
Our beloved state regent has asked
me in behalf of the Daughters OF Ala
bama to respond to the right royal well
come YOU have given US this morning.
am glad that she asked me. for 1t is
always the greatest pleasure and privi-
Ieee to attend q conference of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution. Here
T must tell you of little incident that
occurred in my home. Being house
keeper and a busy woman, there are many
things I attend to personally, so the night
before I left home / called my cook to
me and said. Mary. I am going to Tus-
caloosa to the Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution conference. and Tuesday
night you must have this for dinner, then
morning you must get up
early and do this and so; and be sure
to think to do so and so on Thursday.
When I had finally finished she looked
at me in the most bewildered and helpless
way and said. My Lord, Mrs. sharp;
YOU amt goin' way down dar and leave
me way up here with nobody to tell me
the time of the day and whom to do this
and that and how long is you gwine to
stay when you gets down dar with dem
air D. A. R'sr Ny husband, who was
reading, looked up and very feeling said.
T can tell you, Mary. She's going to
stay lust as long as they ask her, for
she would 20 anywhere In the world That
the D. A. r. meet and stay when she
p-ot there as long as they told her to-
4, no. I said, I am sure there are many
pls ces would not CO. You are mistaken.
know of places I would not go, even
IL the d. A. r. was to meet there. Name
them Well, had to stop and think.
90. would not go to the 5unglee OF
ft.ica.' You wouldn't? Well, am sur
prised thought you would be Delighted
to 20 to the jungles so you might trace
out Mary's ancestry and LADIES, IL was
almost the truth. We are glad to be with
YOU in this classic city of oaks, famed
for its education. beauty. aristocracy ana
patrfotism Is it any wonder that It's
chivalrous men and lovely women nave
made II ever the boast and toast OF Ala
ba maj To eulogiEe Tuscaloosa would De
to gid refined gold; to paint tho lliy'
etc. but we who are sharing her gem
erous hospitality and have listened to
vour loving words Of welcome. feel that
the half has never yet boen told Grand
men and illustrious statesmen nave
walked beneath your classic trees, but It
remained for your loving, loyal women
10 erect a monument to those heroes who
at the first call marched to night for
principle and cause they believed to
be right 1 glory. in your loyalty. for
nothing can be too grand Tor tnen' Dut
there are other heroes that call for our
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