The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-15
IMPRESSIVE EXERCISES AT UN-
YELLING OF BOULDER ON IN
DIAN BATTLE-GROUND.

Thursday was a perfect day. Cold
en- with soft sunshine and filled
through and through with crisp, brac-
ing air it made one glad to be
alive. The suspicious weather condi-
lions were especially gratifying to the
local Daughters of the American Rev
olution, who had planned and worked
to make the fourteenth of November
a memorable occasion to all this Sec
tion.
Eight miles out from the city
battle-ground. re-
plete with interesting history and In
dian traditions, was the objective
point towards which all wheels turn
ed. Dawson was well represented, as
was the county, many of the schools
suspending that the children might
have the benefit of lessons more i'm
pressive than text books could fur
nish. Shellman and Randolph coun-
ty also sent a good delegation, the
crowd being estimated at about 300.
The Dawson high school was repre-
scented by the tenth grade, the popu-
lar Boy Scouts being among the num-
Der. The announcement that bould-
err to mark the historic site would be
unveiled had aroused the keenest in
terest, and the exercises were of such
a nature as to thrill every one pres
ent with a deeper love of country
and higher appreciation of the ser
vice rendered by the pioneers. II
there was any lack of enthusiasm in
the beginning it was brought to high
pitch when the Bronwood band dis
coursed patriotic airs, the audience
Joining heartily in the strains OF
America" and The Star Spangled
Banner"
The regent of Stone Castle chap
ter. Mrs. John S. Lowrey, to whose
splendid ability and untiring energy
is due the work accomplished, spoke
briefly a welcome to all and express
ed thanks to those whose liberality
made possible the occasion. In a very
happy manner she announced the
numbers on the program, gracefully
introducing the different speakers. A
very impressive feature was the call
inc of the roll of state troops who
were engaged in that deadly conflict
with the Creek Indians. 1t was very
appropriate that Capt. 7. A. McWll-
liams, himself a battle-scarred vet
eran and one of our oldest and most
honored citizens, should be assigned
this part. Miss Mamie Dean was col
or bearer, and as she stepped to the
front and unfurled the stars ana
stripes the salute to the flag was CIV
en- by the D. A. Rs. The speakers
stand was artistically draped in the
national colors, and large flag coY-
cred the boulder. Mrs. j. B. Perry,
the Oldest member of the chapter,
who was to lift the veil, was, much to
the regret of everyone, unable to be
present, and her daughter, Mrs. J. K.
Mercer, performed this pleasant task.
Stone Castle chapter is greatly in
debted to these two loyal members
for the beautiful site, which was on
Yesterday presented by the chapter
to Terrell county.
The state regent, Mrs. S. w. Eos
ter. was no stranger to a large pOf-
ton of the audience, having been en-
tertained on previous visits to DaW-
son. Her address was a history OF
the organization and an outline OF
its broad purpose. She appealed to
the members to cultivate the spirit
of patriotism which tends to elevate
ideals in the home and the communi-
tv and make themselves a power for
good, which is the high mission OF
the Daughters of the American ReY-
oiution Mrs. Foster was heard with
great interest and pleasure.
The address of Hon. Pleasant A.
Stovali of Savannah was just what
was expected by those who keep in
touch with affairs. He is recognized
at home and abroad as one of the
South's most loyal and eloquent sons.
Just now he looms large as a nation
al figure and is receiving deserved
honors from all sections. 1t is hoped
that his inspirational speech on this
occasion may be published, as it IS
of incalculable value to the student
of history.
At the close of the soul-stirring
exercises the regent called to the
DIatform Col. R. F. Crittenden of
Shellman, whose characteristic talk
called forth round after round OF ap-
plause from his friends who have
known and loved him for all these
years.
Of very great interest was an ola
gun brought to the grounds by Mrs.
Chambless, a resident of Terrell
county. It was used in this battle
with the Indians by her grandfather,
and is highly priced as relic Of That
period Mrs Chambless was present.
ed to the audience and the old firing
piece passed around for inspection.
While the Boy Scouts were giving
their drill the long tables under the
trees were loadd with the contents OF
baskets, the bountiful dinner giving
the crowd an opportunity for a social
hour while feasting on the good
things provided.
Taking the day all in all it was
grand success in every particular,
and it was a happy crowd that as the
shadows heightened carried to their
homes pleasant memories of the day
that will never be forgotten by those
whose good fortune it was to be pres
emit.
The special guests of the chapter
mn W0U FMI0V TATluH