The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-09-08
n. +. Lee (,Iiapfer.

r. +. Lee Chapter. ~
The meeting Of the Robert E. Lee
chapter on Friday afternoon was the
sweetest. at the same time the saddest
In Its history. Since the lust .sopter
gathering. the two Oldest and best b..
loved members Of the organization
nave answered their last roll-call. AS
long as life and strength remained to
them. the Robert e. Lee chapter had
no more loyal or interested members.
rheir sweet faces and gentle manner d
Frightened every meeting, and truly
urgent was the cause that prevented
their attendance.
Then this the first gathering after
their falling on sleep, was detiicateIl
to them. Mrs. Salie Seaborn Sloan.
and Mrs. Lizzie Hammond Bleckley
Resolutions in honor of Mrs. Sloan
were read by Mrs. r. C. Webb, resoIu-
tfons IN honor OF Mrs. Bleckley, by
Mrs. ]. P. Sullivan. A beautiful letter
OF appreciation OF the chapters love.
land attentions to Mrs. Bleckley was
written by her daughter, and read by
Mrs. ]: M. 'Paget. Mr.. o. L.; Martin. a
former pastor. and q warm friend Of
Mrs. Sloan: then told the audience
something OF Mrs Sfoan's beautiful
life and character as liz knew 1t. Mrs
Grace Cochrane In la,'sweet way told
something or her early friendship and
| school girl associations with q Mrs.
bleckiey. She also read a letter which
she had received from Mrk. Bleckley
last winter from Baltimore, a vAriatla
voice -fromHtfie tomb. Mrs. Nora Hub
| hard. In G talk straight FROM the
heart spoke CT fer associations with
Mrs. Bleckley In VIC. T. u: work.
Gen BOnham paid beautiful and
| heartfelt tribute TO Mrs Bieckley as
he has known her.iA tribute of love
written by Mrs r. C. Hoyt lovingly
! recalling the assnc!et!cns CO g lifetime
with her friend and kinswoman
Cousin Lizzie" was read by Mrs. ].
X. Vandiver. Mrs. Vandiver paid feel
Ing tribute to both Mrs. Bleckley and
MRS. Sloan as she has been asso-
ciated with them in chapter. and in
social life. Mrs. B. F. Wilson read a
beautiful testimonial OF love and ap-
probation of Mrs. Sloan. Music for the
occasion was arranged by Mrs. George
butier, and was furnished by Mrs. VIM.
| Muldrow. Mrs. w. H. Nardin and Miss
Martha Bonham In beautiful and ap-
propriate solos. and n chorus OF the
| we'll known hymn "There'n he NO
dark valley when Jesus comes, ,"in COM
munication Of characteristic incl
dent In Mrs. BIeckley's life... Some
years ago on one, OF her many trims.
she with party of people was walk
Ing through very dark tunnel. A wo-
man slipped and fell,'"and in her
fright screamed. The black darkness
preventing the crowd from seeing
what had happened. panic was im-
minent: Mrs. Bleckley's unfail!ng
quick wit came into play She started
singing that hymn. which was taken up
by others. the tumult Quieted and q
panic averted. s ~, ~ Z
At the close Of the hot afternoon.
Mrs. Bonham and Miss Welsh, assisted
by Misses Martha Bonham and Rhoda
Vandtver. served a cooling Ice with
cake to the audience.
Each guest prenent went away with
feeling OF renewed love for, and
pride in the two noble women who
had 80 long been among them, gentle
ministering spirits, worthy OF all en-
ulation.
Mrs. M. L. Bonham, and the Members
OF the Various Clubs. especially the
| e Lee Chapter cs the City of An
derson. 8. C.
My Dear Mrs. Bonham:
Wa desire to express to you, and
through you. the members OF those
clubs who purpose to meet and 40
honor to the memory OF her whom you
all loved 80 we'll, our love and epnre-
citation Of your intended action. Love
because you are her friends, and ap-
probation for all that you did to
make her a happy member OF your
club life. .. -, :.
We rejoice with you that she In re-
turn gave SO much. and added go
much to the pleasure and usefulness
OF all the organizations. and that you
feel greatly her loss we are fully
| aware.
Especially do we feel and appreciate
your love end sweet tenderness to her
during those dark and shadowy days
wnen she lay PROSTATE on her couch,
her every moment full OF pain ar4i
anguish. Oh can we ever forget those
darksome hours? But about her dear
form and near her sight, you kept
earth's fairest plants and flowers, and
oftfmes. when moment of peace
would come. her beautiful eyes would
fro 0A vs>v> ~.