The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Meeting of the u. D. C..


Meeting of the U. C..
Saturday, January 21st, being Gen.
Stonewall Jackson's birthday anniversary
and Thursday, the 10Th, being Gen. R. E.
Lees it was decided, as stated in the last
minutes, to observe them jointly, Saturday
being the most convenient day.
The members of the chapter assembled
at the home of Mrs. w. H. Scanland.
After listening to music and song by one
of the members of the chapter, the guests
were invited into lovely dining room,
dainty place cards showing seats assigned
to each at the table, fragrant with the per-
fume of the sacred lily and violet. They
were served delightful five course lunch
con. The little maids in attendance upon
the guests were the daughters of Mrs. L. G.
Smith of Alden Bridge. The guests of
honor were Mrs. Sterling Palmer and Miss
Irene PEBBLES of Shreveport. They, to-
gether with Mrs. Dallas Jones, added much
to the pleasure of the day. After doing
full justice to the luncheon, the members
repaired to the parlor, where business
session was held.
After the Lords Prayer was repeated
and the roll called, the Recording Secre-
tary read the minutes of the last meeting.
They were adopted as read.
i The President read her report, and also
that Of the Treasurer, showing what sums
had been disbursed during the year, the
total being S1426.98. This includes pay
ments on the monument and>iron fence
and concrete walk around it. There still
remains in the bank to our credit 1924.
Applications for membership from Mrs.
Thomas w. Nettles and Miss Matte Adger
were presented. A committee was APP
pointed to act upon them. Finding their
records good, the papers we're duly signed
and forwarded to the Registrar at Alex
andria.
, The President asked for suggestions as
to what work the chapter would take uT
! now that the monument was completed
; After some little discussion, it was moved
by Mrs. Alison, and seconded by Mrs
Smith, that the subject be tabled unit
later, thus giving the members of thu
chapter more time for thought.
. The U. D. G.. badge was next discussed
+ Mrs. Scanland stated that there had beer
! some delay, but that she had recently hat
letter from Mrs. L. G.. Rains, Custodian
q of Crosses, saying that she would be pre-
! pared by the latter part of January tt
supply all those desiring badges at tn
following prices: 1925 and $3.50, accord
y ing to design. These badges can only b
obtained through the President of you
chapter.
The President also stated that those no
having certificates Of membership and de
string the same could obtain them through
- her. Price, 10 cents.
= Any member of U. D. G.. Chapte
u whose father or grandfather is not livin
can obtain a Cross of Honor through tn
is President of the chapter, after filling on
the blank certificate.
j. One transfer was granted during tn
n year-that of Mrs. Jos. E. Johnston, who
having moved to Monroe, will unite wit
q the chapter there.
N We still have on hand some seals, whic
the chapter would like to dispose of, an
:, thus place r. J. Hancock Chapter anon
y the foremost in the Arlington work.
- The chapter finds pleasure in recon
= mending to Loudon Butler Camp, U. CIV
Miss Kate Carter as sponsor for their cam
" at the coming Reunion to be held in Lift
th Rock during May, and Misses Lucil
IN Edwards and Matte Adger as her mait
Ct of honor.
There being no further business, tt
following program was enjoyed:
y, Song-''When You and We're Youn
Maggie" Miss L. w. Alison.
s. Eulogy on Lee. Mrs. W. H. Seaman
"Stonewall Jackson's Way" Mi
n. PEBBLES. (By request.)
Paper" Estimate of Lee" Miss Ka
Carter.
up sSword of Lee" Miss Lucille Edward
sStonewall Jackson's Parting with +
<, Old Brigade" Mrs. J. s. Alison.
"Dixie''-by the chapter.
au The meeting then adjourned.
y Mrs. j. S. ALISON, Rec. Sec'y
er-