The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-05-18
MISS MAUD L0GAN'S ADDRESS
Al PreSenta ton OF Pres. Davis
Portrait to Kinqstree School.

With sincere appreciation of the
patriotic duty which has been as
signed me as historian of the Will
liamsburg chapter, l present to you,
in behalf of that organization, this
portrait, which portrays the features
of q man whom history recognizes as
one of the greatest of American
statesmen and patriots. AS you look
upon and become thoroughly famil-
lar with that face (which is SO indie
ative of the strength and force that
characterized his life), may it prove
q wonderful inspiration to you. AS
loyal Daughters of the Confederacy,
we consider it an honored privilege
to assist in teaching you the princi-
pies of patriotism and devotion to
the memory of these Southern he
roes. Though many years have pass
ed since that famous struggle, (which
is recorded as one of the greatest
the world has ever witnessed). yet
the influence of this noble hero lives
with US even to this hour; yes. Like
an oak of healthiest bough. deep
rooted in his country's love he
stands" The life of jefferson Davis
has been compared to book wherein
the Southern student will find those
true aspirations. patriotic ambitions
and lofty purposes which are So sat-
isfying to the ardent impulses of
youthful impressions. Our hearts
throb with pride, triumph and ad-
miration as we recall the courage
and usefulness of that life, which
was indeed a sacrifice for our below
ed Confederacy; but we cannot re-
frain from reference to that little
tinge of pathos which possesses our
regretful natures when we consider
the humiliating trials and persecu-
tions he was called upon to endure.
His noble soul, though, was too great
to be thwarted by disappointment
and hardship, but like all trustful
souls, he found consolation. for when
his hopes darkened to despair, at
some of life's unfruitful designs. for
hope and consolation he just looked
upward and found it where Loves
star above this great world Sparkles. "
As Mr. Davis descended from
Christian ancestry, it is natural to
realize what a great heritage his
Christian training. which he received
in youth, must have been to him du-
ring his sorrows and humiliation. |
would, brave boys and fair girls OF
the fair Southland, that could pre-
sent to you all of the excellence
courage and purity to which his
life was so susceptible. By associe-
ton with the history of those char
acters whose high ideals of citizen
ship have ever distinguished the 10y.
al Southerner you will reap untold
benefit. The poet Longfellow in his
immortal Psalm of Life" has left
for the encouragement of youth
these inspiring words:
"Lives of great men all remind US
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind US
Footprints on the sands of time.
Students of the high school, and
little children of the lower grades.
(for l trust that you also catch the
meaning of these beautiful Memoir.
al days. the Daughters of the Con-
federacy want to impress upon you
the motive which prompts the pre-.
sentation of this picture, and hope
that you realize the full meaning of
this donation and the spirit in which
it is given. l feel that the duty with
which l am charged would not be
complete without word of greet
ing and commendation to these hon.
ored and gallant veterans who are
with US today. We, the United
Daughters of the Confederacy and
the teachers of the Kingstree school.
have taught these young people to
love and preserve the history of your
brave deeds of valor. Their minds
and hearts have been thrilled by the
recital of Williamsburg's share in
the trials of that famous conflict.
They will ever honor the memory of
your bravery and devotion to your
country. Brass may corrode; mar
BILE may crumble"; many things may
fade away, but the memory of your
honorable war records and the great
life of Jefferson Davis will live for
ever.
And now Is turn this gift over
to your keeping we hope that you
will guard it with that reverence and
care which is befitting to the por-
trait of Confederate hero and place
it in q conspicuous apartment of