The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23

: But the most beautiful ceremony of the convention awetted us in the his- torical program. This was a httsng end of our President's administration she had sought earnestly the return of the fag and her requests was now graciousiy complied with by the presence of the precious emblem itself. Accompanied by Major Pitts, President Of the 9th ohio Cavalry Association, and seven comrades. this troop having captured 1t from the Selma Rifle Scouts Particularly appropriate was the selection of Hon. H. s. D. Mallory, of Selma for the address of the even- ing His masterly characterization of the Confederate soldier was followed by Major Pitts in . loving presentation of the flag. Reverently was 1t receiv- ed by Mrs. Brown. who voiced the sen- timents of the whole assemblage in saying "A sublimer victory is yours today than crowned your most daring charge on battiefeIds. After this acceptance. MT. Mallory gracefully pre- sented to Mrs. Brown, in loving recog. milton of her efforts in securing the flag. a silver tray from the Selma Rifle Scouts.
 The Thursday morning session was devoted to memorial services in which the loss of our beloved Honorary P-es- ident. Miss Sallie Jones. was recorded, to be followed by the children's hour the promise of the future.
 The State Director. Mrs. Mary E. Pickens. gave a beautiful report of the efforts of the children and the great work they are accomplishing fin establishing permanent scholarship at Auburn for worthy descendant of a veteran. In the furtherance of this auxiliary work, our President offered 6 gold medal for excellence in histori- cal research, which was won by Annie Tardy of the Pelham Auxiliary. Birmingham. Mrs. Brown also pre- serted . beautiful banner fthe work of the same young grip to the Chapter that had accomplished the hest work financially during the year. The Emma Sahsc m Auxiliary of Troy was award ed this through its representative. Miss Wilson.
 The chairmen of the various commit tees presented their claims on the hearts and purses of the convention with very gratifying results--to the chairmen. And after the delegates had pledged their Charters to amounts they tardly dared aggregate and were won dering how to explain to the "stay-at- homes" in matter-of-fact speech how far aleld their enthusiasm had led them. the election of officers was called.
 Our beloved First vice-Pesident. Mrs. B. B. Ross. was unanimously chosen President and our retiring President given a rising vote of thanks for the earnest and successful administration she had just completed. beautiful tribute of love--a cut-glass vase filled with red roses---was presented to her by the officers of her Chapter. Pelham. At the installation Of officers, Mrs Ross in few beautiful, heartfelt words, accepted the tribute of the con- vention and gracionsly presented each officer, who pledged her and the con- vention loyal support and endeavor.
 So the convention of 1909 closed with deep satisfaction at the work accomplished and ardent trust in the results to come.
 We realize fully that much of the success of the convention is due to Mrs. A. w Newson. President of our hostess Chapter, on whose shoulders so much of the preliminary burden of the convention rested. And her sweet spirit of hospitality which opened wGe the doors of her stately colonial home In a gracoius reception at Oak Lawn is a treasured memory. From Oak Lawn we proceeded to Mrs. F. w. nWebster's, at Melrose Place. another gem in this city of colonial homes. The wealth of entertainp1ent vas added to by Miss weeden and Miss Sarah Lowe, who opened their homes inform ally.
 But, as was fitting. the crowning honor was bestowed at Mrs. Alberta Taylors charming home by Mrs Vir- ginia Clay-Ciopton. This diving flower of Southland sentiment'--the rose z of the South--whoi had been our inspfra- tion throughout the convention, gath eredF us arodfid her Tor a farewell l-.i'sss, spoken by her lips. Ifs bene- diction.
 so .e left. the only disturbaance of this beautiful feeling being in the breasts of the Montgomery delegation.