The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-05-10

/ 1onoley, Rev. w. r. Ivey extended a
cordial welcome in the name of the
chamber of commerce.
Bonnie Blue Flag was sung by Miss
Katharine Lemons sixth grade pupils.
Major Tison. commander of Camp
| Finnigan, u. c. ", was unable to be
present and in his absence Adjt. Har-
ward brought greetings and kindly
welcome from Camp Finnigan.
Silver Threads Among the Gold was
beautifully rendered by Mrs. D. o.
Henry.
Mrs. Lee Humphrey, president of
the Womans club extended a cordial
welcome in behalf of the club. Dur
ing the course of her remarks she said
it was a privilege indeed to welcome
these representative women of Flor
ida.
A pretty tribute to state president,
Sister Esther Carlotta, was a large
bunch of white carnations presented
by Mrs. Humphreys, expressing as it
did the high esteem she is held by
the members of the Woman's club.
Mrs. D. o. Henry, representing the
local chapter, extended loving greet
ings and welcome, after which the
song, Florida, My Florida, was sung
by chorus.
Upon responding to the welcome ad-
dresses Sister Esther Carlotta said she
at no time feels more honored than
when responding to welcomes given
by the Daniel Tedder chapter, which
was the first chapter organized by
her. She said that the warm well
come accorded the delegates was high
ly appreciated and thanked the sisters
and brothers for the interest taken in
the work and especially compliment
ed Miss Sallie Phoebe Mccormack,
upon her welcome address for the
press.
A bunch of beautiful lilies, gift
from the local chapter, was presented
the president by Mrs. C. N. Hiidreth,
Jr.
State Commander, Gen. B. w. Par
fridge, who was to bring greetings
from the Florida division u. D. c.,
was not present. but sent his regrets.
Gov. Trammell, who was unable to
attend on account of the legislature
being in session, sent kindest greet
ings and said nothing could have CIV
en- him greater pleasure than to have
attended.
All joined in singing Dixie after
which the guests of honor and the |
four pages Were presented by the |
president. The singing of Suwannee |
evening.
Wednesday morning the convention |
met in the first business session. Az |
ter the meeting was called to order in
vocation was made by Rev. w. r.
[vey, pastor of the First Baptist |
church of this city, followed by vocal
solo by Mrs. d. L. Weeks, of Perry.
Favorable report was given by the
chairman of the credentials commit
zee.
One hundred and thirty chapters
ire represented
State president. Sister Esther Car
otta, gave to the convention a per-
'onal message from the president gem
eral and corresponding secretary gen.
sral expressing best wishes and low
ng greetings. Many other greetings
we're read.
The president then gave her annual
which was a full and compre-
lensive report of the years work. De-
ipite the fact that the president has
,een handicapped during the year by
serious illness her report shows a
greater increase in membership this
rear than in any year in the history
If the organization. 1t also shows
hat three new chapters have been or
sanized.
The city is beautifully decorated
With Confederate and American flags
n honor of the distinguished visitors
md a hearty welcome is being ex-
ended on all sides. The fair guests
ire being royalty entertained in the
ZONES of the city and everything pos
ible is being done to make their stay
pleasant and enjoyable.-Live Oak
SOrreSpOndent Times Union