The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
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 An organization was effected for the Children of the confederacy in Hunts- vile. March 37, 1908. This chapter was formed under the direction of the vir- ginia Clay ciopton Chapter of Q. D. C.'s lGrA A W. Newson. President Of the Chapter made an address to the children. Mrs. 6. P. Ketcaifs was ap- pointed Director by the President. fer were prsssnt. Forty-four children were enrolled as charter members.
 The name Eilalse c. Humes was chosen as tho chapter name. This was selected in compliment to one of the most ensrgstic and enthusiastic work CTS in Confederate organizations.
 Mrs. Metcaifs was authorised to sp- ply to Mrs. Pickens. State Director of c. O. O.. for . charter. Huntsville has delayed this movement for some time. but now hasa most creditabie organization.
 Edna Claire Rodgers.
 Recording Secretary
 Virginia C1ay-clopton Chapter.
 Huntsyiils. Ala. April I. 1908. win.ss Dsvfs CAspsss. The Winnie Davis Chapter. children of the confederacy.y met ct the home
 
 tendancs being . distinct compliment to the Interesting program. The President. Miss Kelen Thomas. presided, and the children recitsd the Lords Prayer in concert. after which the sang .@rhs Southsrn 0irl." Miss Annie May origg. . very ac- complained young musician. contrib uted plano selection. The chief feature of the afternoon's A. AA t~f l,. MT. B, N. washburn. his subject be. ing wartime stories. Mir. washburn held the interest of his young audience from first to last, and he will be most cordially welcomed by the chapter in the future.
 Historic questions were distributed. Arrangements were made for the Chap ter to take part in the parade on Me. morial Day. After the study program was con- cluded. an egg hunt was enjoyed.
 Helen Thomas, President Margaret Hannon, Secretary.
 Historical. nGinistexing Angel of The War Between fhs gtates. To many . soldier of the Confeder- acy. the announcement of the death In Georgetown, D. C.. of Miss Emily vir- ginia Mason. will revive memories of one who, was indeed . rninistering angel to the boys who wore the grey She was the first woman, 1t is stated to answer the call of the Confederacy for field nurseA
 She established hospitals at Green brier White Sulpher Springs W. Va, and at various other points in Va. She was matron of nursese at camp winder Hospital. Richmond. and min- istered there to thousands of wounded and dying confederates. Miss Mason attained the ripe age of s<. and her life was . noble and useful one. She was of most distinguished ancestry d woman of culture and charm, q type of the old South which she loved with an undying love and served with . adeiity which shrank from no sacrifice or danger.
 Lees Farewell Address.
 Augusta, Ga. April 4.--The Beech is land Farmsrs' Club of South Carolina, today rave over to pr. T. D. Ortel of Aurusta for safety deposit purposes. the original draft of Lees farewell to his soldiers at sAppomattox. The ad- dress has been photographed and will be carefully protected. The club has possessed the address for some time. President Taft and Postfnaster General Hitchcock were guests of the club in January ana in- spected the document Shall We Let t stand. ] The united Daughters of the Ccnfed-