The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-02-07
NEWS IN BRIEF
Interesting News Items Gathered by a
Caucasian Representative.

of the Pelican Chapter at its February
meeting last Tuesday The afternoon
was gloriously bright, and the rapid
drive to Curraghnluir. the Foster home,
was exhiiirating and delightful The
broad domain Of this beautiful country
seat lust within the grasp of the city
stretches back INTO the mysterious hush
of the forest as it to resent enCrOaCh-
mcnt upon its tranquility. An oak lined
avenue makeh the poets path to the
family mansion. famed for its generous
and Astounding hospitality. How cherry
the warmth of the big open fires how
genial the air of the home. radIatlng
from the welcome of the cordial hostess
and her lovely daughters. Mrs. Foster
Conegys. Mrs. Benton Mcmillan and
Mrs Felix Williams The meeting was
largely attended and the drawing room
soon well filled. The guests came early,
giving an interval for charming little
tc,e-a-tcte talks: but at the hour. the
rap of the regent gavel called the meet
ing to order.
his being the season of notable an
niversarlcs, the regents opening talk
was along that line. a little classic worth
giving in full. She said: "This is the
season of birthdays. memorable in our
history.
The whole country is preparing to
celebrate with ponlp and ceremony the
centennial of Abraham Lincoln
With the lapse of years. Time. the
great assuager. has tempered passion
and ahated bitterness. so that we of the
South have clearer vision. and can see
that to save the Union was Lincoln $
one aim
Throughout the Southland tributes
have been pronounced and chaplets
woven in memory Of the great soldier
AMI Christian gentleman. our own Rob
ert +. Lee. the greatest military chief
tain of modern times
The cennial of Poe. the wizard poet
was fifty celebrated at his alma mater.
the University of Virginia.
OF Poe Tennyson said: Gle is the
glory of American literature.
On the 22nd Of February the civilized
world will unite in doing honor to him
who was first in war. first in peace. and
first in the hearts of his countrymen. :"
Of whom Byran said:
"Bequeath the name of Washington,
To make men blush there was but one. -"
And in the roll call of the great men,
like FIRE pillars Of our country. one
feels like exclaiming with Daniel Web
ster. Thank God. | too, am All Ameri
can" May we too. members of the Pcli-
can Chapter Daughters of the American
ever stand united in all pa
triotic work. striving together for the
greatest thing in the world-love-the
love of country. the love of humanity,
and. above all. the love of God.
The Lords prayer was repeated by all
standing. led by DR.. Hawkins
Following this, sketches were read by
Mrs. Williams of Green and Lafayette,
the devoted and confidential friends Of
the great Washington.
In response to the request of the
Mrs. Foster omegys read
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Oh, the music of words. in the heart
felt thought she left with us. The Tilt
of the lines and the sweet clear ring of
the voice was, indeed. a song of spring.
1T isn't raining rain to me.
But fields of clover bloom:
Where every bucancering bee
Can get a bed and ROOM"
A health unto the happy
A fig for him who frcts
It isn't raining rain to me.
Its raining violets
Exquisite vocal selections were con-
tributed by Mrs. Benton Mcmillan, with
delicate touch playing her own accom-
panimcnt, and by Mrs. Mary Field, with
Mrs. Kendall accompanying.
After this charming programme came
an invitation from the hostess to the tea
room. How bright and beautiful the
scene land artistic the setting of the
tea tables Behind the steaming urn
Mrs Foster-C omegys pouring the am
Der beverage into dainty cups.-such an
array of Haverlin and Scvres. most of
them souvenirs of travel. and rare old
pieces Of china. belonging to the family
silver. with which the table was adorned
A pair of quaint slender sugar tongs,
one hundred years old. and a dish Of
rich design. are among the heirlooms
dearly priced by the family
Tea and entrees and fruit cake and
confections all enjoyed. with the sparkle
of conversation.
As the guests filled the big hallway
passing out, they stopped a moment to
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