The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-30
Meeting of the U. D. C..

The R. J. Hancock Chapter, I'D. c.,
met in session in Benton May 10, 1912.
The meeting opened with prayer.
A quorum being present the chapter
proceeded to business.
The Treasurer's report was read and
accepted.
Two new members were received
Miss Julia Elston and Mrs. R. A. Smith.
The President read two communica-
tons, one from Miss Sarah HALEY, who
is connected with the we'll known Uncle
Remus Magazine. She is asking MEM
bers of U. D. c. chapters to aid her in
the circulation of the magazine, sub
scriptions to be sent in through presi-
dents of chapters. She makes liberal
offers to those wishing to become sub
scribers, and who have not read Joel
Chandler Harris Uncle Remus stories.
For all particulars apply to the Presi-
dent.
The second communication was in re-
gard to the U. D. C. scholarship-free
tuition-offered to the lineal descendant
of Confederate veteran. Any boy or
girl desiring to take advantage of this
offer can learn all particulars by apply
ing to Mrs. w. H. Scanland.
The chapter donated $40 to the flood
sufferers.
The chapter decided to commemorate
the anniversary OF President Jefferson
Davis birth on the 4th of June, the Sd
falling on Monday, an inconvenient day
for a picnic. The citizens of Benton
and vicinity are asked to join with the
members of the chapter in a basket din
ner in the school house grove. During
the afternoon program will be carried
out, which we hope to make enjoyable
to all. The chapter will be glad to
meet with the Loudon Butler Camp,
U. C. w., and extend to them glad
hands-hands of welcome.
The contest for the Alison medal is
still open to the pupils of Bossier Parish
high schools. Subject: jefferson
Davis as Citizen, Soldier, Statesman,
President" For all particulars apply
to Mrs. j. S. Alison, Benton.
The following resolutions were Offered
by the chapter to the family and rela'
tives of the late r. J. Hancock, whose
death occurred April 10, 1912. For him
the last tattoo has sounded. He has
pitched his tent on Deaths silent tomb;
Whereas, it is with heartfelt sadness
that we learn of the death of Capt
Richard j. Hancock-after whom thii
chapter is named. We desire to place
upon record some tribute to the memory
of one faithful to every trust and earnes
in the performance of every duty to hi
country and to his friends, and whose
record of deeds of patriotism and friend
ship are now written in the book KEEP
on high to be opened at the last day.
! Be it resolved, That in the death o
Capt. Richard j. Hancock the countr.
has lost loyal and dutiful citizen, ant
this chapter one of its best friends, thu
memory of whose generous deeds ant
noble example in the faithful discharg'
of every duty will ever remain with u
as an appreciation of his character ant
worth.
Resolved, That we extend to his be-
reaved family our deepest sympathy
Their sorrow is our loss.
Resolved, That copy OF this pream
BILE and resolution be sent to the tamil.
of our deceased brother; a copy to tn
Banner for publication, and be trans
cribed in the minute book of this chap
| ter in loving memory of one who chat
kept the whiteness of his soul"
i. Mrs. J. S. ALISON, Rec. Sec'y.