The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-17
UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY
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lar In 1882 gives faint idea of the enthusiasm excited by the praying nEhter"---.'Stonew wallv Jackson.
 Notes sf Jae1xssa.
 "Stonewail" Jackson.s faith In the God of armies was so blended with the nonviction that he was q chosen fn- stshnlent in the omhipotent hand to repei invasion and secure an honorable place for his beloved State that his sublime confidence infused officers and men.
 Jackson's last military order ''You must hold your ground General Pen- der. You must hold your ground. slr''
 Watchers by JAckson.s dying couch thought speech and sonsciousness gone forever. when the voice that had peal ed like the blast of Roland in charge and rally, sounded through the hush ed chamber. sweet, distinct and full of cheer, but in dreamy infection Let us pass over the river and rest under tile shade of the treesl'' His last words. Then the victorious great heart slept upon the field.
 oeneral Lee on hearing of his wound ed condition exclaimed: Jackson must recover; God will not take him from us now that we need him so much Say to him that he has lost his left
 
 Reperts From Chapter The Pfattvliie chapter of the U. D. c, is one of zeal and earnestness, hav- ing erected a monument and establlsh- ed lyceum course.
 The Banner Chapter Heard From. We publish below a letter sent by Soldiers Home It will be remembered that the Emma Sansom carried of the honors at the convention in Birming- ham. Nand was declared the banner chaptef," both on account of it's magni- ficent report. which showed united in- terest and enthusiasm, and because one of its members. Miss Helen Bashinsky, won the medal offered by Mrs. Brown for the best answers to the questions on Southern history, sent by her to the auxiiiaries of the State. Under tie efficient direction of our State Treas urer, Mrs, M. l.. Bashinsky, the Emma Sansom Chapter has done a wonder. fui work, which will ever be credit to them. and an inspiration to others.
 Mrs. c. M. Tardy, Historian Alabama State Divfison
 Troy, Ala, Dec. 20, 1908. Dear Soldiers of the Grey:
 We. the Emma Sansoni Chapter, Children of the Confectionery are send ing to you, through your commandsnt, MT. Simpson. Christmas box, contain ing ninety-ive pairs of socks, one sock of each pair being filled with Christ mas goodies; also one doxen ana | half cakes of toilet soap, pair of sheets for the hospital, and c dressing gown for some sick soldier, and three shirts We have asked Mir. simpson to place these socks at your plates on Oh ristrnas morning, and wish we could be with you at that time to see your dear old faces light up with the joy that I am sure win be yours when you see this tangible evidence of the thought that has been giveh to you at this glad Christmas time.
 am sure that in the past you have each been Santa Claus to some little sunny haired girl. and now the little girls in our chapter are made happy by serving you. in the capacity of that good old saint May the coming holi- days be a season of joy to you, and the new year bring you that peace and happiness which you have so ricbAy mefited. Yours most sincerely, : Helen Sanders, , Pres. Emma sansorn Auxiliary.