The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-14

ern poets by Mrs. saffold and Mrs Hertz. Especially Interesting were the personal Ietters from Sidney IA- nfer. written in 'e6 from the Exchange Hotel to Northern friend. They were beautifully read by Mrs. Durr.
 Mrs. Sale Phelan. Report of Secession Capital Chapter.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Secession Capital Chapter, U. D. G., was held at the residence of the Presi- dent, Miss Emily Crossland, wednes- day. Nov. 8. The meeting was we'll attended and business of importance transacted. Mrs. T. H Mabson, Mrs Lizzie B. Reeves and Miss Crossland were elected to confer with the other Chapters in regard to entertaining the veterans on the night of Nov. IT. Af- ter the business meeting adjourned. a delightful social hour was enjoyed. The guests were ushered into the hall. where a most unique collection of Phil ippine relics were in evidence; the hats were particularly interesting. as each Filipino tribe is known by the hat 1t wears.
 Tn the dining room, where a salad course was served to the guests, the Japanese idea was carried out, the china used came from Japan. In this room was displayed a collection of Confederate relies; among them being a stone tablet used in the engraving department of the Confederate Govern ment; some of the first issue of Con- federate bonds: Confederate money. and the first proof of Jefferson Davis's Cabinet.
 Miss Crossiand's father, W. A. Crossland. was with the engraving de- partment and afterward joined the army and served under General Bragg.
 Every one voted 1t most enjoyable and profitable meeting; they adjourned to meet next month with Miss Annie Maui. Mrs. E. E. Langham.
 Winnie Davis Chapter, c. C..
 On the afternoon of Nov :. the Win nie Davis Chapter. Children of the There was very full attendance of members and MT. Morgan Giimer. with his "nest" of "Yaller Hammers" were the guests of the Chapter.
 The children were delighted to re- ceive from Mrs. Pickens, Mrs. Tardy's splendid little program-book, filled with songs and recitations. They carried out with enthusiasm the first pro- gram, except the "Grandfather's story" in place of this. MT. Gilmer gave talk on "The Beginning of the War. and the Causes That Led to It. Mir. Gilmer has the happy faculty of "mak- ing plain" to the child many perplex- ing points; he was dressed in full Con- federate suit, and the children were both instructed and entertained.
 Then Mary Betty read The Bonnie Flag" by Miss cozart.
 'sThe Homespun Dress. The Southern Lady Wore" was sung with great ef- feet. All felt 1t to be good thing to he there"
 Florence Holt. Secretary.
 GAS this devoted little band of pa- triots was about to disperse, the slow. solemn sound of the tolling bell of St. Johns Church broke upon the ear. In- stantly. those dear bright eyes were filled with tears, for, they knew that the dear father of two Little Confed- crate Patriotsv-chirdren of another chapter-was being borne to his last rest. They knew of the loyal and un- stinted work for patriotic causes of the dear bereaved mother of their It, tie boy friends, and, In response to the gentle suggestion of their Director they rose and reverently stood with bowed heads and suffused eyes while the bell spoke to their young hearts of sorrow too deep for them to com prehend.-7The Editor9