The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-12-16
Daughters of the Confederacv

Notwithstanding the inclemency Of
the weather, the R. J. Hancock Chapter.
U. D. c., Of Benton, met in regular SEES
sion at the hospitable home of Mrs.
w. H. Scanland December 10th.
The following named members were
present: Mesdames R. E. Wyche, J. F.
Wise, L. G. Smith, Jos. E. Johnston.
j. c. Logan and J. S. Alison.
After the Lords prayer, the minutes
OF the last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The Treasurer's report showed S4.52
On hand.
There were several contributions to
the annual sum for old veterans at Camp
Nichols. (All those who have not con-
tributed will please sent in their so cents
before December 16th.)
Miss Matte Belle Scanland's applica-
ton for membership was placed before
the house. twas moved by Mrs. Logan,
seconded by Mrs. Wise, that she be re-
ceived, her credential papers to be acted
on at the next meeting.
| In regard to the medal offered by
r. J. Hancock Chapter to the pupils of
the highest grade III the high schools of
| Bossier Parish for the best essay on
Louisiana's part during the war, from
1861 to 1865, Mrs. Scanland asked "if
any particular date had been fixed upon
for the essays to be sent in.' Mrs.
Alison thought not, but suggested that
by March 1st would give ample time in
which to prepare the essays, and which
would give sufficient time for them to be
judged and typewriter with no mark
showing where FROM and sent to her
before the meeting of the State Con-
vention.
Mrs. Alison then claimed the attention
Of the house to place before them a few
facts in regard to the scholarship offered
by the Columbia Teachers College Of
New York to the daughter OF Confed-
crate veteran. She stated that the said
institution was mixed school-white
and black drinking from the same fount
of knowledge. She asked if the chapter
favored sending a girl to a school where
social equality is tolerated. There was
a protest from all present. The R. ].
Hancock Chapter will go on record as
opposed to the continuance of the schol-
arship in the Columbia Teachers Col
lege.
A motion was carried ordering that SO
} cents be sent Mrs. John G.. Harrison for
a copy of the pamphlet styled "Restor-
alton Of Name of Jefferson Davis to
Cabin John Bridge. Official Cores
pondence." The same will be placed in
the archives of the chapter.
The election of officers being in order
, the folloMing officers were elected:
1t was moved by Mrs. Alison and
t unanimously carried that Mrs. Scanland
be elected s'to serve a life sentence" as
President of the chapter she has sc
!. faithfully served.
1 First Vice-President-M J. F. Wise
Second President Mrs. J. c.
r Logan.
/ Treasurer-Mrs. Jos. E. Johnston.
t Corresponding Secretrry r. E
Y Wyche.
S Recording Secretary = Mrs. j. S
Alison.
Historian-Mrs. L. G.. Smith.
The observation of Lees birthday an
i niversary January 10TH was discussed
! and a program decided upon, which viii
be made known later.
The contract to erect Confederate
a monument in the Court House Square a
6 Benton was awarded to the McNee
Marble Company of Marietta Ga, TO
, the sum of $3.50, the monument to b.
erected within six months from date.
q Mrs. J. S. ALISON, Rec. Sec'y.
e We expect to print next weeks issu