The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-03-27
CHAPTER CELEBRATES
18TH ANNIVERSARY
MEETING OF STONE CASTLE
CHAPTER, D. A. R., WAS OF
UNUSUAL INTEREST

The twelfth birthday anniversary
OF Stone Castle Chapter, d. A. X,
marked the first day of spring, and the
spirit of the balny season OF sunshine
was reflected in the glowing faces OF
the large number OF members pres
ent, The celebration of this important
event in the chapters history was IN
its varied features OF interest a not
able occasion.
Mrs. B. NJ. Davidson very gracious
~ welcomed the chapter. her pretty
home being most appropriately adorn-
ed with the D. A. r. colors empha-
sized in the low bowls OF blue v no.
lets and tall crystal vases filled with
snowdrops and white lilies. A patriot
;c touch was given in the red, white
and blue of the chapter flag. The
handsome dining table was Overland
with an exquisite cloth of cluny and
in the center a large cut glass vase
had graceful arrangement OF snow
white flowers. :,
Mrs. E. T. Jordan, regent, presided
over the short business session after
the usual opening exercises. The
wears activities were brought to mind
in a report read by Mrs. R. E. Bell.
corresponding secretary. This, one OF
the best in the chapters history, Will
be presented at the state conference
in Atlanta. In the routine OF business
announcement was made that the
American Greed had been placed IN
all the schools of Terrell county, and
other educational work accomplished
since the last meeting.
Each OF the regents, past and pres
ent, had part on the delightful BIRTH
dav program. The Early History OF
the b. A. R." was given by Mrs. j.
S. Lowrev. Mrs. R. E. Bell paid trib-
ute to Our Founders" A poem, "Op-
Dortunitv," was read by Mrs. Drew
Dismuke. Mrs E T. Jordan spoke OF
Our Chapter, Its Success, Its Spirit
Mrs. lack McNulty gave a reading,
PRO Patria." A toast to the chapter
was given by Mrs. T. c. Geise as
follows:
Here's to the work we love the best,
Here's to the women so true,
Here's to the officers and all the rest,
Here's to you, and you.
Here's to the good we will not forget,
Here's to the homes in which we
have met;
Here's to the young not yet enrolled,
Hoping to them truths to untold.
Here's to the chapter that all OF us
love,
It's come down the years as the
sweet gentle dove;
Here's to the tender memories shared,
That only the members see.
Here's to the memories brighter that
beam,
Over both you and me;
Here's to the future looming ahead,
Stick to the chapter until you are
dead"
AS a pledge OF renewed loyalty the
members rose and sang "Blest Be the
Tie That Binds"
After a salad course was served dur
ing the social half hour Mrs. Davidson
brought in a large and beautifully en-
bossed birthday cake, gift to the
chapter from Mrs. ]. G. Dean, Mrs.
Drew Dismuke and Miss Douglas
Burge, the culinary skill of the latter
being shown as the generous slices OF
real old fashioned pound cake were
enjoyed.
OF special interest was the pres
ence of several visitors-Mrs. 5. K
Christie of Decatur, Mrs. Ernest H
Bell of Charlotte, n. c., Mrs. J. c.
Hollingsworth and Miss Burge.
The group OF hostesses assisting
Mrs. Davidson were Mesdames J. W.
F. Lowrey, ]. D. Weaver, Resale Lee
Alice Vincent and Miss Florence
Baldwin