The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-09
pEnHAM CHAPTER MEETS

The meeting of Pelham chapter,
 U. D. c. held yesterday afternoon at
 the Southern club was a delightful occasion bringing together the chapter members and their specially invited guests in an informal and cordial manner. This being the clos ing of a most successful chapter year, splendid reports were given by the retiring officers: Mrs. Fl. H. K Jefferson, Mrs. C. L. Ledbetter, Mrs. R. x. Bell, Mrs. J. B. Aird, Mrs. IT,
 5. Abernathy, Mrs. George Hughes, Mrs. Clifford Adams. Mrs. S. s. Jen- nings. Mrs. J. s. Matthews. At the close of the~ reports a ris- ing vote of thanks was given the re- tiring officers and several beautiful tributes of eommeHdation were spoken.
 The report of the retiring pres ideat, Mrs. Jefferson, was received
 with great enthusiasm for 1t stressed
 the unusual amount of work ac- eompl.shed and the large increase In
 membership. She spoke of her af- fection for the chapter, the unalloyed pleasure enjoyed as its presiding of fieer, the loyal support given her at all times. and the complete harmony
 that kad marked the entire two years of her administration. In turning over to her successor, Mrs Hubert Scruggs, the responsibilities of the office, she expressed her
 qualification that the chapter had chosen a woman of such excellent.
 executive ability. member so dear ly beloved and a citizen of such
 sterling worth, bespeaking for her
 the same loyalty and united effort
 that ha6 been given to her own ad-
 ministration
 Mrs. Scruggs, in accepting the gavel, as symbol of the duties of her office called attention to the fact that it represented the spirit of the hignest type of honor and ideal ism, being made from woodwork in the home of the gallant Pelham, for whom the chapter is named, and that its sound should call forth the best possible effort of every member at all times. and unfailing loyalty to all work pertaining to the confederacy. She spoke of her deep appreciation ! of the honor conferred upon her in selecting her to guide and direct the work of so large an organization l and her desire to carry forward the work in the same able manner as
 that Of Ter predecessors.
 Brief words of greeting and good
 wishes were extended by the state president, Mrs. E. l.. Huey, and che presidents of the other Birmingham chapters.
 A beautiful gold and enameled U. D. C. emblematie pin was presented
 to Mrs. Jefferson on behalf of the
 chapter, by Mrs. s. H. Gardner. who i spoke most fittingly of the appreci- ation and affection of all members
 and their desire to honor one who at all times both as officer and in the ranks, har worked so endlessly for l the organization and its successful promotion.
 Flowers. on behalf of the former chapter presidents were presented 2Y
 Mrs. J. A. Rountree to both Mrs. l Jefferson and Mrs. Scruggs, the re- l tiring and incoming presidents, in presenting which Mrs Rountree spoke feelingly of how each pres ident, in turn, filled the office to the hest of her ability, and received the i loyal support of the chapter: how l its melnl ership had grown steadily | year by year. keeping it always to
 the front as one of the leading l chapters not only of the division, put 1 of the general U. D. C., and how it's l strength was increased by the loyal way in wkich each retiring president
 reassuned her place in the ranks ! and gave to her successor unfailing
 support and tireless aid, keeping always in her heart fond memories l of that tune when she. herself, de- pended upon each member to be an
 unbreaking link in the chain of en- | 6eavor.
 Mrs. Jefferson and Mrs. Scruggs
 made fitting responses, after which
 dainty refreshments were served
 which had been prepared by the committee in charge, Mrs. J. A.
 Rountree, chairman; Mrs. S. H.
 Gardner, Mrs. J. E. Penney, Mrs
 Drucilla Bowling. Mrs. John Berry. Mrs. J. s. Matthews Mrs B. S. Jen-
 nings. By invitation of the com
 mittee. Judge ". W. Brandon and Hon. Charles McDowell, were pres ent and said a few words of greet l irnr 1,c... "a. n :. 4 a 4in,.