Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-01-23

generals Of the world, Robert E. Lee, anC
that where the name Fort Amandor" il
honor of the first president of the Republic
of Panama is given the second place or
the Pacific, the corresponding place on the
Atlantic should be given the name of Fort
John T. Morgan in honor of the father Of
the canal idea, and that the other posts
be named in honor Of the heroes of the
Confederate States Army as well as those
of the United States Army.
This was all presented in the form of a
resolution, which was most heartily in
dorsed by the convention, and the Cores
ponding Secretary was directed to send
copies of the resolution to President Wood
row Wilson. Secretary of War Garrison and
Chief of Staff, General Wood. of the United
States Army. 1t is also to be sent to the
different State Presidents. who in turn are
to send it to the chapters, and that the men,
bers are requested to write to their Congress-
men and Senators asking their support for
the measure when it shall be introduced
by Senator Bankhead.
The report of the Educational Committee
showed that this year there are 10 general
scholarships. valued at more than $1,000,
and 20 State scholarships. valued $751;
900. At this point a most eloquent tele-
gram from Gen. Bennett H. Young Com
mander in Chief of the Confederate Veter-
ans, was read. 1t voiced the interest Of
all Confederate soldiers in the U. d. c.
conventions.
Mrs. Schuyler, of New York, had another
pleasant surprise when she announced she
had just received registered letter from
the management of the museum at Rich
mond, stating that Sir Moses Ezekiel has
donated his famous statue, Virginia in
Mourning" as gift to the Solid South
room. The most beautiful social event was
the luncheon given by the Stonewall Jack
son Chapter, of New Orleans. in honor of
the General Officers. Division Presidents
and few others. Each guest was given
card with her name upon it, adorned by
a dainty bunch of violets (the flower Of
that chapteD and sweet verse by Miss
Lilita Younge. AS souvenirs, we each had
red, white and red baskets Of candies and
punches of violets and ferns. Many witty
and appropriate toasts were given and
responded to. Mrs. John G. Harrison is
president of this chapter. Hers is. am
sure, familiar name to most of you. and
it was through her was one Of the honor
ed guests, and very much felt the honor
not only for myself, but my chapter.
At the beginning Of the afternoon session
on Thursday vote of thanks was given
Mrs. Frank G. Odenheimer for presiding at
the Washington convention. Then came
Historical evening, when Miss Rutherford
made a mastery address. While it lasted
more than an hour, it seemed like only
few minutes, and was applauded with the
widest outburst of enthusiasm when she
had finished. Col S. A. Cunningham,
Editor of the Veteran, asked that he
be given copy of the address that he
might publish it in his magazine.
The first order of business Friday morn
ing was taking subscriptions for Arlington,
all to be paid by April 1. 1914, as April
9th is the date set for its unwilling. The
rest of the morning was given over to the
revision of the constitution. The first point
that raised contention was when the arti-
Gle covering membership was read. Could
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was more spirited than at Washington
last year.
The afternoon session was given over to
entertainments. First an auto ride over
the city, lasting two hours. and ending at
the City Park, where the cornerstone of the
Beauregard monument was laid. Then a
reception at Soldiers's Home, and nowhere
was more cordiality shown than by those
veterans. who served lemonade and cake
in most gracious manner
1t was found necessary to hold a night
session to further discuss the constitution.
and twas past midnight when adjourn
ment was made. at which time Col. Gun
ningham requested every lady present to
send him her name and address that he
might publish list of those who had
worked so faithfully over the revision Of
the constitution. For lack of time the re-
ports of the State presidents had to be
omitted
This is election year. II is really an
nually, but it is understood that they are
reelected.
Mrs Daisy McLauren Stevens. of Mis-
sissppi, was elected president by unani-
nous vote.
Mrs. B. B. Ross. of Alabama, first vice
president.
Mrs Culberston, Of Oaklahoma. second
vice president.
Mrs. |. W. Fasson, of North Carolina. re-
elected third vice-president.
Then began the spirited voting for a
successor to Mrs. McKinny. who declined
reelection as recording secretary. Mrs.
Fanny Ransom Williams, of North Caro-
lima, was the successful candidate. The
rest of the old officers were reelected ex-
cept Mrs Tench. Of Florida. to succeed Mrs.
Rains as Custodian Of Crosses. The newly
elected officers were called to the platform
and introduced by the retiring President
General. Mrs. Stevens made one Of her
happy little speeches and briefly outlined
her policies and at 1890 Saturday night
the convention adjourned.
And now must tell you something of
New Orleans. so attractive to all people.
1t is replete with historical associations
and charming traditions. By taking time
by the forelock and going out each morn
ing before breakfast. pretty thoroughly
saw the city without missing any Of the
convention.
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