Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-01-18
INTERESTING REPORT.
Report of First Vice-President
of South Carolina Division
I'D. c., at State Con-
vention.

Our fiscal year has ended-a new
page of U. D. C. history has been
written and record of uninterrupt-
ed successes and achievements has
been made that sets a standard for
service.
For the fourth time I come to give
an account of my stewardship Of Ed
isto District and while it is ilnpossi-
BILE to tabulate the whole, yet it is
pleasure to report harmonious and
fruitful activities.
The test of vitality and permanen-
cy of the U. D. c., is it's ability to /:
grow by the addition of new mem
bers. The increase in membership of
chapters already organized is very
gratifying. Four new chapters have
been organized: The CDR. Jno. Y.
I'upre," Mt. Pleasant; "Gressett-
Hainilton," Branchville; "John Mar
tin," Barton; Garnet" Garnett.
The increase in membership by these
chapters will. be over one hundred
daughters. Hampton Legion" Allen
dale, added twenty-four new mem7
bers and won the. gavel offered by
their vice-president for the largest
increase. Lucinda Horne," saluda,
ran close second with eighteen new
members. 1t is an interesting fact
that many of these recruits are young
women who will mean much to the,
future.
Mrs. R. R. Legare, district direc-
tor of the Children of the Confeder-
acy, reports fourteen wide awake
chapters. Let me urge each chapter
which is not fostering C.. of G., to
organize at once ,as the proper devel-
opment of the children, future Amer
lean citizens, means continuation
of our memorial, historical and be-
nevolent work.
Edgefeld was hostess to the Dis
tlict Conference. 1t was an inspira-
ton to be with this, band of faithful
women standing on the watch tower
of life to guard the truth of history
whenever it touches the honor and
service of the soldiers of the sixties.
1t was eminently fitting that we
should gather at historic Edgefeld,-
whose county sent eleven generals,
scores of subordinate officers and
thousands of privates to the War Be
tween the States.
An informal reception was held at
the beautiful new Dixie Highway Ho-
tel where Mrs. j. M. Wright, the
wide-awake president of the Edge
field chapter and the local daughters
extended the visitors warm well
come.
The conference was opened with a
splendid address of welcome spark
ling with wit, by Mrs. j. M. Wright.
The first vice-president presided
over the conference. The presence of
our president, Mrs. Lawtoa, Of
Charleston, was much appreciated
and she made a most helpful address,,
outlining U. D. C. objectives.
! The district was highly honored in
having as special guest, Miss Mary
b. Poppenheim, Ex-President Gener-
al, (and a daughter of Edisto Dis
trict) who held the closest attention
as she emphasized our importance as
an organization and told of U. D. c.
chapters having been organized in
London and Paris by women OF Con-
federate ancestry.
These conferences are so helpful
and save much discussion of prob
lens at the State Convention, that we
wonder now how we ever did with
out them.
The hostess chapter served sun1p-
tuous luncheon. The decorations were
elaborate, with white and red carna-
ions to lend spicy odor while an
Greek orchestra rendered sweet mu-
sic.
Saluda will be hostess to the Con-
ference of 1922.
The paramount work has been forS
veterans and women of the sixties.
All chapters have had picnics for
them. Several chapters betrayed the
expenses of veterans to the Stste Re
union. At Christmas and Thanksgiv-
ing post cards, fruits and other at
tentions were given. Many who are
needy were helped in financial way.
Linen showers were had for the Con-