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[ aljc (Eniwtu ^ecorb. VOL. XXY. KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1911. NO. 41 w p | BHHHHBHBHHKBHBB&I I % Coffins and Cask Estate conventionI U.D.G..S. C. DIVISION HflEXD AT GREENWOOD NOVEM BER 21?INTERESTING REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS. The following article was sub^Bnitted to us last we*k for pubiicaHEtoo. We regret that it was impossito publish it sooner: Bj Madam President and Members of ^Bhe Williamsburg Chapter, United ^B)aughters of the Confederacy, S C JH)ivision:?It affords me much grat^HfiCation and interest to present to jjHrou a report of the proceedings of ^Bhe State convention of our division. Hj Before entering definitely upon oiiKi'ont T Hpsire to express my duo OUWJWV ? ? Appreciation of the honor and re^Aponsible duty you conferred upon when I was chosen to act in the ^^Bpacity of delegate of U D C. The ^HRlliamsburg chapter represents the B^Bme of a county which has furI fthed to her patriotic daughters a Ktory of Scottish loyalty and heroI Bi which they shall endeavor to HHerish with pride and devotion. HHThe privilege of attending the as Anblage of that organization?a ^^Htision of noble South Carolina HA>rr.anhood known as the U D C? be instructive, impressive ^^Bd ii^?'ing. One feature of the ^^Bcasicn which appealed most forc^^Bly to n:e was Uie earnestness and ^^K-actical manner which character^Ked the delivery of the reports from Bp^aricus chapters; the work ac Lklish _^d during the past year was ^HP^aled by each chapter with that ori^ pnnfiHpnee of manner IP9t;rei.ii vj anu ^rhich showed reverence for her aubject. The sacred and historical [truths relative to our beiuved and ixalted Confederacy were empha zed by many expressions of wisiom and beauty, which were calculated to furnish an incentive to each j?j D C present to continue to perpetfiaW tne memory of the gallant and prave men who helped to make kuth Carolina famous, t In discharging the duty which you Rrusted to my care I endeavored k present to the State division a pncise review of the work accomplished during the past year by this foapter. It will be encouraging to |>u to learn that your report was kceived with courtesy and maniretations of interest, for the Wilarnsburg chapter, I observed, is Maintaining the excellent standard pwjh has heretofore characterized I In the execution of its presidenal dutie" and obligations and the fctema?!c'ar.d careful work of the ?gis$rar's department, it compares Vorably with the sixteen chapters The 16th annual Convention, S C vision U D C, convened at Green? Vnvumher 21. The business IMUUU uii iv... (f the Credential and Executive Rnmittees was transacted at Rest Dom, City Hall, soon after arrival ? delegates. Tuesday evening witisted the scene of si notable and Iriotic gathering in the handsome fl^ipacious auditorium of Lander liege. The scene presented there a taoat impressive, the sight of s college girls, wearing the Conrate colors and surrounded by tendered by the "Cateeehee Club." ; This was an appropriate and graceful courtesy extended by that well-j established club, for the entertainment of the U D C'fc. Thursday afternoon reached the climax of interest, tor that was the : date fixed for election of State ofiic-, ers. Mrs C E Graham, who has so j efficiently filled the important office i of Registrar, succeeds Mrs Kohn. | IALISPE HRISTMAS V mm - - ? - ? ? s of our sale prices, we LL KINDS OF CH E to all Christmas She , - LANE ' * m '.*t n-*i - ^\ ^ ?FRE 50c for Ten C with each Ci we redeem t ?KINGS! ets. ! intellectual and cultured educators,! ! thrilled many of the U D C's with happy memories of college days. The ' | equipment of Lander College and ( k the hospitality which is extended to 1 J the guests within its walls bespeak ^ the cultivated taste and refinement' i of the South Carolinian. As the j i students' thoroughly trained voices chanted in almost perfect unison, I reflected on the "just pride" which the Daughters of the Confederacy j should realize and appreciate. The presence of the honored veterans and all of the surroundings and incidents of the session reminded me of our history of the magnificent war record of our heroes. The sight of the student body suggested an-j other thought,which appealed to tne Confederate Daughters, the grand possibilities of perfected womanhood which our State will furnish to continue the work the U D C's have begun,and to adorn the educational, | spiritual and physical world of the' future. ! Welcome addresses were delivered by Mr Kenneth Baker, the Mayor of the city; Capt C A C Waller, Com Camp D Wyatt Aiken,and Mrs Stanmore P Brooks, President of the Robt A Waller Chapter. All of these j expressions of welcome were hospitable and appropriate. The U D C's | were fortunate in having an opportunity of being represented in publie by Mrs Brooks; those who come j under the influence of her charming and cultured personality are fortun- J ate. The resDonse for the division was gracefully delivered with pleasing diction by Mrs St John Allison Law-' ton, of Secessionville Chapter. The convention was favored with impressive greetings from Miss Louise Fleming.of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Col Teague, Com S C Veterans, whose remarks were interspersed with ? I many witticisms. Little Miss Lillian Rose of Marion delivered greetings from the Children's Chapter. This department, of course, is one which appeals to all ardent U D C's as being intensely interesting, and the speaker who responded in their behalf was received with encouragement and appreciation. After the artistic rendition of sev-1 eral beautiful melodies the present- j ation of the book of records of 11 crosses of honor, prepared by | Charleston Chapter, took place. It1 was presented by Miss Martha Washington of Charleston, a lady | ! who needed no introduction to the j U D C's, and whose whose distinI I i guished yet natural and unaffected ! 1 SPECI FOR C 9 Reganlles 1 A lir A ~\r A ' A1 A TOYS FKE] S. S. ARONSON % EJ >olIars in Cash Rej ish purchase at 01 hem when they a; rREE HARI WHOLESALE AND mannerism,at once gives the impression that the venerable lady is not unlike her illustrious namesake. The exercises of this evening closed with a reception, which was tendered the ; convention by President and Mrs! Wilson, of the college. On Wednesday the session was j held in the hall of the Knights of! Pythias. Mrs August Kohn, the re-1 tiring President, conducted the ex-; ercises with her usual capability and i that womanly, dignified demeanor j which has distinguished her as a j leader among U D C's. This exercise consisted of various reports and annonncements and was followed by adjournment for luncheon, which was tendered us by Star Fort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The Historical Lesson, one of the most interesting features of the convention, had been scheduled for Wednesday evening and was anticipated with genuine eagerness, as Dr S C Mitchell, President of South Carolina University, was to deliver the address. The distinguished educator chose for his subject: "The Vicarious Element in Lee's Character." I would that I could present to you only a portion of the excellence, inspiration and chaste style of that master-piece of English as he revealed to us the marvelous military genius of the revered and immortal Lee. Dr Mitchell's address penetrated into deep research.as regards the sacrificial element in the ! Southern war hero, whom history delights to honor by recording him ^ as "the greatest of his illustrious race." Thursday's meeting was devoted to conferences, reports and a great variety of important business. Everything in the way of decoration which could inspire patriotism, enthusiasm and artistic beauty had been arranged in the halls where the meetings were conducted. The portraits of the Confederate heroes, the U D C's delight to keep fresh in the memory, adorned the walls and ' the Confederate colors were in evidence continually to remind us of1 sacred and hallowed memories. The next luncheon was graciously 1 FT fister Checks. Ask jr store. Save the ggregate $10.00 or 7ware co; RETAIL DEALERS Mrs Graham's capabilities are well | known to the club women of the f ^ State,as has already been evinced by her administration as State Registrar,which was characterized by pa- ^ tience and methodical work. She 1. will prove a wnrthy successor. The United Daughters of the Con-; ^ federacy have developed into such a ^ large and important organization^ that it consists now of different de- ^ partments; the educational activities, ^ therein connected are under the management of that indefatigable' j, worker.Miss Poppenheim, whose intellectual attainments have won a . ^ ? ? I 4-Ur. nign position iox uci in iuc ttv/iiu ua j "club work." Some of you have become acquainted with her through the columns of "The Keystone," the j journal devoted to women's work. t Her report stated that scholarships had been and were now offered to deserving and ambitious boys and girls. An amount was pledged by various delegates to appropriate a soholarships for one boy to receive an education at Carolina and a scholarship for one girl at Winthrop. The retiring president's recommendations were read and one I noted was the resolution to appropriate $50 for president of the division,to be used to cover the expenses; incurred by making visits to each chapter of the State. Mrs Keitt, of Clemson College, proposed that a memorial drinking fountain be donated to Clemson and requested aid from U D C. Mrs McWhirter, of, Union county, gave a splendid de scription of the Kicnrcionn convention, where the South Carolina Division was well received and admirably represented. A discussion which aroused much enthusiasm and interest was that of the effort which will be put into execution by the U I) C in regard to establishing the custom of using fair and impartial histories written by Southerners, 'n the graded schools. It was resolved that the U D C confer with county Su- I perintendents and veterans on this; matter. 11 The brilliant reception held at thrt ; r palatial residence of Mrs Annie C J Durst, chairman of the hospitality committee, was a fitting close to the | convention, which has been so hospi- i tably and successfully entertained in ' the beautiful little .city of Green- j wood. At Mrs Durst's reception ' were assembled a coterie of many j beautiful women (suggesting Tennyson's "Dream of Fair Women"): | "Divinely tall and most divinely fair," whose accomplishments and | intellect contributed brilliance to the j oecasion. Maude Z I.ogan, . ( Recording Secretary | Williamsburg Chapter, L 1) C.. KIngistree, SC. December 8, 1911. | ECIAL! | will GIVE I RISTMAS I v (EE!? ; for a check checks and more. :: :: VIP A N Y??We Lead DEATH OF ELI J SMITH i Highly Respected Citizen Passes in to His Final Rest. Mr Eli J Smith died at his home 10 North Church street this mornng at 5 o'clock. Mr Smith has been sufferer for about two years. His ealth failed shortly after he moved rom Williamsburg county to Flor-; nee, and for the past six months he' ad been afflicted with a cancer, lis body will be taken to Kingstree omorrow and laid to rest in the Wiliamsburg cemetery beside other nembers of the family. Mr Smith was about 58 years old. le leaves a wife and nine children, AM#] Vk U ia uvya miu uircr guia. xwuuiuturs and one sister, Mrs Amons of darion county, survive him. The wo brothers are A N Smith of Maion county and W H Smith of Cades. -Florence Daily Tims, December 16. The truly brave are soft of heart nd eyes. ^SIEGUNGfilSicI Established 1819 WE CAN FURNISH YOU With Everything i J IX THE UMi- ? ? vvineiui nee cciuihjj low and teims reasonable We Pay Your Railroad Fare to ad I CHARLES I \A\ .<^ I F We admire those who remen | with Christmas tokens, but Q [ TREE," and letting every loafe I your hard earned money. "CI [ Bank your money and have it f ! Let OUR Bank I I We Pay 4 per cent inter i FARMERS & ME L -'ABSOLUTELY SAFE," A . ' - : 1\ I?Others Follow. J Pensloo Notice. 1 will be in the county Auditor's office on each and every Saturday in January, 1912, (D V) prepared to fill out pension blanks for new applicants. Those pensioners, both men and women, who have been cut off and annexed > to Florence county, upon reuuest can obtain transfers to that or other counties to which they have removed. Blanks will be sent out only to those who are physically unable to appear before board. Notice will be given later of any changes made in the pension law of ! our State. H H Kinder, Pension Commissioner. Kingstree, December 11. 12-14-2t A Terrible Blunder to neglect liver trouble. Never do it. Take Dr King's New Life .^lls on the first sign of constipation, biliousness or inactive bowels and prevent virulent indigestion, jaundice or gall stones. They regulate liver, stomach and bowels and build up your health. 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