Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-07-07
Old Ninety-Six District Chapter
D. A. r.

Saturday was the nearest day
possible 20 the time of celebrating
the 4th, and the Old SO district
chapter D. A. r. held their celebra-
tion of Independence Day at the
home of Mrs. Susan B. Hill at that
time, Mrs. w. G. Tompkins being
hostess.
On the arrival of each member
they were graciously received at the
door, and in the spacious reception
hall, refreshing nectar was served.
The occasion was very informal
and pleasant one.
Mrs. N. G.. Evans, the newly
elected chapter regent presided, and
attended to the business with dis
patch, also conducting the historical
programme.
The chaplain, Mrs. j. L. Minis,
read an article from the Christian
Herald called Our Nations Birth
day." suggesting some gifts every
loyal subject should present to our
country on this natal day.
Five new members, Mrs. Willis
Duncan, Mrs. J. w. DeVore, Misses
Charlton and Allene Dozier and
Mrs. Herbert Smith were re-
ceiyed into membership of the
chapter when their papers shall have
been accepted. The corresponding
secretary was authorized to send
notification of the acceptance Of
Mrs. Carrie Bostick Lake by the
National D. A. r., to Mrs. Lake at
Seattle, Wash.
The chapter also decided to issue
a year book, the committee consist
ing of Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman,
Mrs. Fannie Tompkins and Mrs.
j. L. Minis.
The following resolutions were
unanimusly adopted by the chapter,
on motion of Mrs. j. w. Peak,
prepared by a committee.
| On behalf of the members of Old
96 District Chapter Daughters of
the American Revolution, we desire
10 congratulate Mrs. A. A. Wood
son our retiring regent on her able
and successful administration just
closed, as we have enjoyed very
pleasant and instructive year under
her leadership. and much of the sue
cess of the chapter was due to her
ability and untiring zeal, and that
the chapter extends to her vote of
thanks in appreciation of her SER
vices.
Be it therefore,
Resolved, LIST. That we deeply de-
plore that circumstances necessita-
ted her removal to another State,
thereby causing us to miss her pres
ence at some of our meetings, and
although resident of another city
we trust that her energy and enthu-
siasm will be maintained.
End, That we desire to give ex-
preston of our thanks for her de.
votion to the Revolutionary cause.
being the founder of. Old SO Dis
trict Chapter, and an inspiration to
its members.
3rd, That copy of these resolu-
tions be inscribed in our minute
book, and thata copy be sent to
her.
The historical programme, was
introduced with the singing of
Our Country IT'S of Thee. followed
by Mrs. B. E. Nicholson who read
an original article on why we eel
ebrate independence Day." This
was succeeded by poem written
by Mrs. A. A. Woodson, entitled,
Heroes of Old 96'' and very beau
tifully recited by Miss Hortensia
Woodson, which is as follows:
To the Heroes of Old Ninty-Six.
For Old 96 District Chapter D. A. r.
Heroes of Ninety-Six
Sires Of this chapter
Bring we chaplet green
Laurelled and pure.
When from your bosky dells
When from your river
Ye came at your country's call
| Fearless and sure.
Cardinals flag ye bore,
1t was the token
Whereby ye hoped to shed
Glory upon your land,
Freedom from England's thrall,
Freedom from foes;
And build nation strong,
One that should stand,
Pure as guiding STAR
Pure as heaven S bright stars
Cleaning upon the flag,
Borne now by all her sons,
Bearing untarnished
Its bright crimson BARS
While others love war to death,
Brutal, inhuman.