The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-06
CLOSING DAYS OF
THE CONVENTION

President Esther Carlotta called the
convention to order at ? o'clock Thurs
day afternoon with all of the delegates
and quite number of visitors pres
ent.
Most of the afternoon was consum-
ed with hearing the reports read by
the delegates from the different chap
tiers. Almost all of the chapters of the
division reported and the papers were
very interesting and showed a hearty
and enthusiastic condition prevailing
in the chapters.
Mrs. John ". Tench of Gainesville.
chairman Of the Arlington monument
committee, made a good repore Of her
committees work.
Mrs. Cook of Jacksonville, a deeply
interested worker in the Old Soldiers
Home near that city. read the annual
report of the home, which was a fine
showing for the year. filled with work
and results.
Mrs. P. F. Fleming was detained and
her report on the room maintained by
the Florida division in the Confederate
museum at Richmond was read by Mrs
Maxwell. The sum of $40 was prom
ised by the division to assist in keep
ing up the exhibit.
In the evening the visiting Daugh-
ters, the hosts and hostesses and Dick
isOn Chapter. were entertained by the
local chapter at the hospital and beau
tiful home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon S
Scott on Fort King avenue, which they
they had so kindly placed at the dis
posal of the chapter. The reception
was one of the most beautiful ever
given in the city and elected many
words of praise from the visitors.
The lower floor of the house was
given over to the visitors and profuse-
ly and most Hastily decorated in red
and white flowers and bunting. great
quantities Of the flowers of both col
ors being arranged and banked about
the room forming veritable fairy bow
ers. The large front veranda was ar
ranged comfortable sitting room.
with seats and tables and many flowers
arranged about to give it a beautiful
setting.
Confederate flags were draped about
the house and the colors of the L D
c. everywhere manifested themselves
Messrs. q. 5. Scott. j. II. Taylor and
DR.. w II. Dodge looked to the needs
Of the gentlemen IS they arrived
Mesdames j. Fl. Livin gston, Sr, and
D. E. McIver received on the front and
Mesdames s Waterman and F. p
Moody on the west veranda Mrs. T.
NJ. Howard and Mrs w Y Newsom
presided at the punch bowl on the Yer
anda. In the hall the guests We're
greeted by Mrs Carney and Mrs Ze-
wadski.
Mrs. G.. =. Scott. the hostess, Sister
Esther Carlotta Of st. Augustine. pres
~
Powell of Jacksonville. first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. John Taylor of Gainesville
recording secretary. Mrs. ]. w. Stew
ems of Live Oak. registrar. Mrs. Clark
of Jacksonville. Mrs. Minter of Mon
ticello, General Davant of Brooksville
and Mrs. Robert Blake. acting presi-
dent of Dickson Chapter of this city
and Miss Julia Hopkins of ST Angus
honor at the Mobile reunion. received
the guests in the beautiful parlor
Mrs. Frank Harris and Mrs. William
Anderson assisted in the library and
Mrs. John H. Taylor and Mrs n l.
Gottlieb in the music room. \ most
beautiful program was rendered during
the evening. those participating being
Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Blalock with
piano duets. Mrs. Taylor a solo and
Miss Mary Connor gave a violin solo.
These numbers We're all greatly ap-
preciated and warmly commended. Mrs.
Henry and Miss Porter of Live Oak.
gave a very pretty vocal duet.
The guests were all presented with
pretty little Confederate flags. the
Stars and Bars" in the dining room
by Mrs. Moorhead and Miss Josie Will
liams. Misses Sue Anderson, Grace
Hatcheu, Bette Wray McIver, Annie
Atkinson, Caroline Pasteur and Josie
Bullock. arrayed in white, served in
the dining room.
The serving table was thing Of
beauty and a work Of art. perfect
Confederate flag being made of flow
ers as a Centerpiece. The other ap-
pointments were in keeping and the
effect was most pleasing to the eye and
TO the sentiments OF the Daughters.
The delegates and the local guests
will long remember the reception with
pleasure. Everyone had a good time
and the affair was free and sociable.
Many beautiful costumes We're worn
by the ladies and gathering of more
beautiful women will not be often seen.
This Mornings Session
The morning was taken up almost
entirely with hearing the reports of
the delegates representing the many
chapters, the %. C's". These were in
tensely interesting and some of the
data prepared by the little folks was
truly remarkable. Some discussions
We're made and the session was filled
with interest
The convention convened again this
fra
thought that the election of officers
will be reached before morning. and
most of the delegates will be leaving
for their homes on the noon trains to-
morrow. though some of them will re-
main over sunday.
Only words OF praise are heard from
the delegates both for their entertain
ment and the city itself.