i- 3Tf)e JLibvavp of tfce Umbersitp of iSortf) Carolina Collection of Movti) Caroltmana <£nbotoeb fap 3 ofm g>prunt £nH of the Class of 1889 CaTTTTTT^T 1^1.2.3 Thisbookmustnotbe J!bd to/c^n /rom #*e Library building. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://www.archive.org/details/minutesofannualc193unit MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION HELD AT WINSTON - SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA OCTOBER 25, 26, 27, 1921 MRS. THOS. W. WILSON, President MRS. JOHN H. ANDERSON, Recording Secretary Brumley- Walters Printing Co. Gaetonia, N. C. STATE EMBLEM: EGLANTINE "We care not whence they came, Dear in their lifeless clay: Whether unknown or known to fame, Their cause and country still the same, They died— and wore the Cray." — Father Ryan. STATE MOTTO: "HAUD OBLIVISCENDUM NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION, U. D. C. OFFICERS Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. James K. Norfleet, First Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Second Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. J. T. Hollister, Third Vice-President New Bern Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. John L. Bridgers. Historian Tarboro Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director Children's Chapters Morehead City HONORARY PRESIDENTS Mrs. E. E. Moffitt Raleigh Mrs. William Dorsey Pender Tarboro Mrs. W. P. Roberts Gatesville Mrs. William Overman Salisbury Mrs. M. O. Winstead Rocky Mount Miss Ella Broadnax Greensboro HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS Mrs. T. J. Jarvis Greenville Mrs. John Thorpe Rocky Mount Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon HONORARY HISTORIAN Miss Rebecca Cameron Hillsboro POET LAUREATE Mrs. Thomas M. Brockman Gastonia NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION The North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in Wilmington on April 28, 1897, by Mrs. William M. Parsley, who was elected President. Twenty- four annual conventions have been held as follows: Wilmington, October 13, 1897 — President, Mrs. W. M. Parsley, Wilmington. Washington, October 12, 1898 — President, Mrs. W. M. Parsley, Wilmington. Henderson, October 11, 1899, President, Miss Lida Rodman, Wash- ington. Raleigh, October 10, 1900 — President, Miss Lida Rodman, Wash- ington. Charlotte, October 8, 1901 — President, Mrs. Wm. Overman, Salis- bury New Bern, October 15, 1902 — President, Mrs. Wm. Overman, Salis- bury. Asheville, October 14, 1903 — President, Mrs. F. A. Olds, Raleigh. Fayetteville, October 27, 1904 — President, Mrs. F. A. Olds, Raleigh. Morganton, October 3, 1905 — President, Mrs. H. A. London, Pitts- boro. Durham, October 6, 1906 — President, Mrs. H. A. London, Pittsboro. Greensboro, October 9, 1907 — President, Mrs. W. S. Parker, Hen- derson. Goldsboro, October 14, 1908— President, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Char- lotte, N. C. Wilmington, October 13, 1909 — President, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Char- lotte, N. C. Rocky Mount, October 12, 1910— President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. Winston-Salem, October 25, 1911 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. Salisbury, October 9, 1912— President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, New- ton. Tarboro, October 8, 1913— President, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison. Raleigh, October 14, 1914— President, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison. Charlotte, October 6, 1915 — President, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wadesboro. Gastonia, October 11, 1916 — President, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wades- boro. Kinston, October 10, 1917— President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro. Wilson, April 30, May, 1919— President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro. High Point, October 8, 1919 — President, Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Einston. New Bern, October 6, 1920 — President, Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston. Winston-Salem, October 25, 1921 — President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wil- son, Gastonia. The next Convention of the North Carolina Division will be held the second Wednesday in October, 1922. The next General Con- vention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held in Birmingham, Ala., the third week of November, 1922. THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED Chapter Presidents are requested to note especially: Chapter Presidents will remember that all taxes, both State and General, must be paid to the State Treasurer before votes can be counted in Convention. These taxes must be paid before Septem- ber 1 or votes are lost. State taxes are now 30 cents, and General taxes 20 cents, making 50 cents to be sent for each member to the State Treasury. At the same time send $1.00 for each Chapter to Sinking Fund. Money must be sent by Postoffice Money Order only. All members must be registered to vote them. All Chapter Registrars must by September 15th of each year send a correct list of members to the State Registrar. All money, for any and all causes, must be sent to Mrs. L. F. Long, State Treasurer, Newton, not to Chairmen of Committees or private individuals. State for what causes. U. D. C. Membership Certificates cost 25 cents. This amount must accompany application. All Chapter elections must be held at regular or called meetings in October. This is very important, to get correct list in Minutes, both General and State. Do not fail to notify the President of your hostess Chapter by September 15th how many delegates will attend the Convention. All orders for U. D. C. badges must in future be sent to Mrs. Bemet D. Bell, 206 Sallatin Road, Nashville, Tenn. Printed permits may be obtained from your First Vice- President, Mrs. James K. Norfleet, Winston-Salem; these must be used in ordering. All orders will be returned to the Chapter Presi- dent. No individual orders filled, nor sample cuts sent. Prices without bar, $4.50 each; with bar, $5.50. No checks will be accepted, only money orders. Those wishing the badges regis- tered should include ten cents for registry fee. When desiring information regarding the Soldiers' Home, write Miss Martha Haywood, Raleigh, N. C. When desiring informa- tion regarding the Confederate Women's Home, write Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Fayetteville. District meetings will be held in the spring. All leaders are urged to hold these meetings and reports should be sent at once to the State President Please publish lists of scholarships in local papers. Send in applications for scholarships to Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Winston-Salem, Chairman of Education, before May 1st, and reports of scholar- ships and medals given before June 15th. North Carolna adopted the official U. D. C. medal, and blanks may be obtained from Mrs. Jas. K. Norfleet, Winston-Salem. WHERE TO OBTAN BLANKS Write to Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Gastonia, N. C, for Charter Applications. Write to Mrs. Mary Henderson, Salisbury, N. C, for Chapter Report Blanks and Credential Blanks. Write to Miss Mary Henderson, Salisbury, N. C, for Chapter cation Blanks. U. D. C. Application Blanks cost 2 cents each. Write Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Morehead City, N. C, for Chil- dren's Application Blanks at one-half cent each and Children's Certificates at 25 cents each. Also for Confederate Catechism. Please enclose money when ordering Application Blanks or Cer- tificates. Confine Chapter Reports to the space given on one side of the blank, with no addition whatever. Chapters please pay special attention to this ruling. See Application Blank for Membership, filled out properly, on the following page. Write Mrs. H. M. London, Raleigh, N. C, for all Crosses of Honor papers. The bestowal of Crosses of Honor to Descendants should be stressed this year. Write Miss Lowry Shuford, Gastonia, N. C, for Chapter Sta- tionery. Blanks may be obtained from Mrs. Jas. K. Norfleet, Winston- Salem. For all information for War Records apply to Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director for North Carolina, Rocky Mount, N. C. AID TO REGISTRATION The Seal of the County Clerk cannot be accepted in place of the Veteran endorsers of the Company and Regiment. Nor can the Camp of an endorsing Veteran be accepted in place of the Vet- ran's Company or Regiment. (See Article IV Section 3) Written Demits cannot be accepted, only printed Demits will be accepted, bearing the applicant's record. Great-nieces are now eligible. Great-great-nieces, and cousins- in-law, are not. Papers must be in the hands of the Registrar by September 15th, or the Registrar cannot have time to attend to them. Be sure and send all Applications or Demits accepted by the Chapter to Mrs. D. G. Bell, Morehead City, for registration. Under rule for registration, all applications must be signed by the applicant herself. No exception to this rule can be made by either the State Registrar or President of a Chapter. Application Blanks of old members, never registered before, should bear the date of the year they joined and signed by the then President and Secretary, if possible, in case the President and Secretary are dead, the applicant must go with her Chapter President before a Notary Public, and upon exhibiting the records showing that such a person joined the Chapter at that time, make affidavit of the same, receiving the Notary's seal. Let their new papers be marked "duplicate, original lost." The Credentials Committee named at that time omitted. By no means register as joining at the present time. All application blanks whether for old or new members, must be sent to the Division Registrar. When old members have to be registered, copies of their papers are all that is needed. No cer- tificate, whether new or in duplicate, can date back of the date when issued by the Registrar General in office at the time. No registration of old members can date back, but date of admission is retained on back of application. All members shall fill out three application blanks, one to be kept by the Chapter, one for the State Registrar, and one for the General Registrar. All three will, however, have to be sent, so as to be numbered and returned. Certificates of Membership shall be issued by the organization, as soon as membership has been granted. After applications have been signed by Chapter Officers, they shall be sent to the Division Registrar accompanied by a fee of twenty-five (25) cents for Certificate of Membership. Division Registrar shall sign and record said papers, return one to Chapter Registrar, retain one for the Division files and forward the third, together with the twenty-five (25) cents, to the Regis- trar-General. The Registrar-General, from this record, if approved by her, shall fill out Certificate of Membership which shall be signed by the President-General and herself and shall forward same to the Division President. The Division President shall sign and forward to the Chapter President who shall sign and obtain signature of Chapter Registrar and deliver Certificate to applicant. Division Registrar must sign and forward all their papers to Registrar-General and no member can be invited as such to a chapter meeting nor dues received from her until her application is returned, signed by the Registrar-General. This registration is necessary to determine the voting strength of the Chapter on Floor of Convention. APPLCATION BLANK FOR MEMBERSHIP, FILLED IN PROPERLY (Applicants must fill out all Blanks and Sign with Ink.) To the Officers and Members of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy : No. 6, Located at Maury, County of Greene, State of North Carolina. I, the undersigned, would most respectfully petition to become a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Andrew Jack- son Chapter, North Carolina Division, and if accepted, do hereby promise a strict compliance with the laws and usages of this organization. I was born on the 20th day of March, 1870, Town, Maury, Coun- ty, Greene, State, North Carolina. I am the daughter of John Smith, who belonged to Company G, 13 Reg. N. C. Vols. My pres- ent address is Smithtown, County of Lee, State, N. C. Remarks explaining any of above: My father served all four years of the War, and was wounded twice, captured at Chancel- lorsville, and imprisoned at Fort Delaware, was paroled July 7, 1865. (Signed) JULIA LONG. Recommended by J. B. Brown, Co. K, 7 Reg. N. C. Vols.; James Jones, Co. F, 14 Reg. N. C. Vols. We the Committee on Credentials, find that the above applicant, Julia Long, is worthy of membership. Mary J. Myers, Lizzie Jones, Rebecca Brown, Credential Committee. WELCOME EVENING Tuesday, October 25, 8:30 o'Clock Music. Invocation Rev. Z. E. Barnhardt Pastor Centenary Methodist Church Addresses of Welcome: Mrs. H. L. Riggins President J. B. Gordon Chapter Mayor James G. Hanes Mayor of City Mrs. E. B. Jones Regent Gen. Jos. Winston Chapter, D. A. R. Mrs. Frederick Bahnson President Womans Club Mr. Z. T. Bynum Commander of Norfleet Camp, Confederate Veterans Mr. John Whitaker President of Rotary Club Mr. R. C. Haberkern President of Civitan Club Louis Owen State Historian Dr. Everett Lockett Commander American Legion Mrs. J. L. Ludlow Chairman Colonial Dames Miss Ivlary Hilliard Hinton Daughters of the American Revolution Mrs. Sydney P. Cooper. .State Federation of Women's Clubs Mrs. W. O. Spencer. .Daughters of the American Revolution Mi 3. Thomas Hyman Response to Addresses of Welcome Presentation of Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson__President N. C. Division Presentation of General Officers. Address Miss Alice Baxter, Vice-President-General U. D. C. A Toast to the South Mrs. Thomas Brockman, Poet Laureate N. C. Division U. D. C. Announcements. Reception James B. Gordon Chapter MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION FIRST DAY— Morning Session The twenty-fifth annual convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was called to order Wed- nesday morning, October 2, 1921, in the Robert E. Lee Hotel, Winston-Salem, N. C, at 9 :30 o'clock A. M., Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, presiding. "How Firm a Foundation" was sung. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. J. Kenneth Pfohl. Rev. Mr. Pfohl then rendered a musical selection, "The Old Sol- dier," by Ambient, accompanied by Mrs. Pfohl. The roll was called by the Recording Secretary, and showed ten State officers present, 51 Chapters, and 17 Children's Chapters represented. The following chapters answered: ROLL CALL Albemarle Chapter Albemarle Randolph Chapter Ashboro Asheville Chapter Asheville Fannie Patton Chapter Asheville Charles Fisher Chapter Burlington Pender County Chapter Burgaw Stonewall Jackson Chapter Charlotte Julian S. Carr Chapter Durham 12 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Frank M. Parker Chapter Enfield D. H. Hill Chapter Elizabeth City Faison Hicks Chapter Faison Guilford Chapter Greensboro Graham Chapter Graham Thomas Ruffin Chapter Goldsboro Gastonia Chapter Gastonia Gen. George B. Singleterry Chapter Greenville Halifax Chapter Halifax Abel A. Shuford Chapter Hickory M. D. Hayes Chapter Hendersonville High Point Chapter High Point A. M. Waddell Chapter Kinston Z. B. Vance Lenoir Robert E. Lee Chapter Lexington Robeson County Chapter Lumberton Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter LaGrange Chalmers Glenn Chapter Leaksville-Spray McDowell Chapter Marion Monroe Chapter Monroe Battle of Bentonville Chapter Mooresville E. J. Pigott Chapter Morehead City Mt. Airy Chapter Mt. Airy Robert Ricks Chapter Nashville Ransom Sherrill Chapter Newton New Bern Chapter New Bern Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter North Wilkesboro Winnie Davis Chapter Pittsboro Johnston Pettigrew Chapter Raleigh Rockingham Chapter Reidsville Person County Chapter Roxboro Bethel Heroes Chapter Rocky Mount Robert F. Hoke Chapter Salisbury Cleveland Guards Chapter Shelby Statesville Chapter Statesville B. H. Cathey Chapter Sylva William Dorsey Pender Chapter Tarboro Briarfield Chapter Thomasville Anson Chapter Wadesboro Cape Fear Chapter Wilmington John W. Dunham Chapter Wilson James B. Gordon Chapter Winston-Salem Scotland Chapter Laurinburg The Chapter Presidents and Leaders arose to be United Daughters of the Confederacy 13 counted during the Credential Committee's report, show- ing 29 Chapter Presidents and 17 Leaders of Children's Chapters. At the request of the President, the following were introduced to the Convention: The Executive Board, Honorary Presidents, former Presidents and First Vice- President General, Miss Alice Baxter, of Atlanta ; Third Vice-President General, Mrs. R. P. Holt, and Registrar General, Mrs. F. M. Williams. The President called for the report of the Credential Committee, which was read by Mrs. R. H. Jones, Chair- man. Town Chapter Members Delegates Ahoskie Ahoskie 12 1 Albemarle Albemarle 78 3 Asheboro Randolph 46 2 Asheville Asheville 252 10 Asheville Fannie Patton 58 3 Aulander Aulander 20 1 Brevard Transylvania 71 Burlington Charles Fisher 2 Beaufort Fort Macon 2 Burgaw Pender County 40 2 Cary Cary 10 1 Charlotte Stonewall Jackson 198 7 Concord Dodson Ramseur 58 3 Chapel Hill Leonidas Polk China Grove China Grove 20 1 Clinton Ashford Sillers 36 2 Dillsboro W. A. Enloe 22 1 Clayton Ashley Home Durham Julian S. Carr 60 3 Dunn Chicora 40 2 Edenton Bell Battery Enfield Frank M. Parker 55 2 Elizabeth City D. H. Hill 52 2 Fayetteville J. E. B. Stuart 91 4 Faison Faison Hicks 22 1 Gatesville W. B. Roberts 11 1 Greensboro Guilford 146 6 Graham Graham 42 2 85 4 293 10 36 2 19 1 37 2 118 4 32 2 67 3 24 1 14 Mitiutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Goldsboro Thomas Ruffin Gastonia Gastonia Greenville Gen. Geo. B. Singletary_ Hillsboro Gen. Geo. B. Anderson__ Halifax Halifax Hickory Abel A. Shuford Hendersonville M. D. Hayes High Point High Point Hertford Perquimans Henderson Vance County Jacksonville Onslow Guards 21 Jackson Hairy Burgyn Kinston A. M. Waddell Kings Mountain Kings Mountain Kenansville Wm. A. Allen Kittrell C. C. Blacknall Laurinburg Scotland Chapter Lenoir Z. B .Vance Lexington Robert E. Lee Lillington Harnett Chapter Lincolnton Southern Stars Littleton Roanoke Minute Men_ Louisburg Joseph J. Davis Lumberton Robeson County LaGrange Col. G. F. Whitfield— Leaksville and Spray_ Chalmers Glenn 45 Marion McDowell Merry Hill Jos. B. Cherry Middlesex Nash Monroe Monroe Mooresville Battle of Bentonville Morehead City E. J. Pigott Murfreesboro Norfleet Harrell Morganton Samuel McDowell Tate_ Mt. Airy Mt. Airy Mt. Olive Confederate Grays Murphy Jas. Warner Cooper Nashville Robert Ricks Newton Ransom Sherrill New Bern New Bern North Wilkesboro Wilkes Valley Guards. _ Norwood Stanly Patriots Oxford Granville Grays Oriental Neuse Chapter 14 83 4 59 3 15 1 45 2 46 2 21 1 44 2 44 2 52 2 64 3 43 2 45 2 55 2 13 2 15 1 50 2 79 2 105 4 25 1 25 1 50 2 18 1 9 1 49 2 57 3 138 6 41 2 United Daughters of the Confederacy 15 Pittsboro Winnie Davis 85 4 Pollocksville John N. Whitford 40 2 Raleigh Johnston Pettigrew 82 4 Raeford Raeford 49 2 Red Springs Red Springs 34 2 Reidsville Rockingham 41 2 Roxboro Person County 32 2 Rocky Mount Bethel Heroes 165 6 Rutherfordton D. D. Mills 27 1 Salisbury Robert F. Hoke 84 4 Scotland Neck Scotland Neck 32 2 Selma Henry L. Wyatt Shelby Cleveland Guards 107 5 Smithfield Hoi win Sanders 27 1 Spring Hope John W. Bryant 48 2 Statesville Statesville 83 3 St. Pauls Highland Boys 15 1 Sylva E. H. Cathey 30 1 Snow Hill Green County 20 1 Tarboro Wm, Dorsey Pender 75 3 Sanford Lee County Thomasville Briarfield 52 2 Trenton Trenton 19 1 Wadesboro Arson 32 2 Windsor F. Byrd 35 2 Wilmington Cape Fear 130 6 Weldon Junius Daniel 34 2 Warrenton Warren County 52 2 Warsaw James Kenan Washington Pamlico 75 3 Waynesville Haywood 45 2 Whiteville Jefferson Davis 48 2 Wilson John W. Dunham 172 7 Windsor Frank M. Byrd 32 2 Winston-Salem J. B. Gordon 167 6 Winton Hertford County 20 1 Yanceyville Caswell County 23 1 State Officers 10 Ex-State Presidents 5 Chapter Presidents 29 Leaders Children's Chapters 17 A motion was carried that the above report be accepted 16 Minutes of the Ttventy-fifth Annual Convention subject to correction. The President then declared the Convention ready for business. Motions were duly made and carried that telegrams be sent as follows: Greetings to the Confederate Veterans assembled in Convention at Chattanooga. Telegrams of sympathy to Mrs. Ida Wilkins of Wel- don, Honorary Vice-President; Mrs. R. E. Little of Wadesboro, Ex-State President, who were ill and unable to attend ; also to General John Van B. Metts, Raleigh, on the death of his father, General James I. Metts. The Secretary then read the rules and regulations. (See in back of book.) Mrs. T. G. Hyman, First Vice-President, was called to the chair, and presided while the President read her report. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Daughters of the North Carolina Division: A year ago you conferred upon me your highest office and when I responded to your call I knew that with the honor went many duties and a very grave responsibility. The responsibility has been ever present with me, but I do assure you that a labor of love has its joys, and joy born of service in a cause so worthy is compensation. To serve, to guard the interests of and to pro- mote the work in a constructive way has been my desire and effort. I have found the most loyal co-operation in my Executive Board, whose one thought has been for service. As we assemble for our twenty-fifth Convention our hearts are grieved because of the death of our beloved General James I. Metts, which occurred in Wilminton the eighteenth of this month. His place in our hearts and in our Conventions can never be filled. A beautiful laurel wreath and messages of sympathy were sent from the Division. During the year we have been bereft of on of our honorary presidents, Mrs. J. Bryan Grimes, whose last summons came to •her in Raleigh. A floral tribute was sent from the Division. A floral tribute was also sent to Mrs. R. P. Holt, our Third United Daughters of the Confederacy 17 Vice-President General, as an expression of sympathy in the death of her mother, Mrs. Whitehead, which occurred at the home of Mrs. Holt, Rocky Mount. Sympathy has also been expressed to Miss Mary Mabry of Albe- marle, our Third Vice-President, who is bereaved of her father, Colonel Mabry. According to a ruling of the last Convention the Second and Third Vice-Presidents have had specific duties; the Second serving as Chairman of Education and the Third as Publicity Chairman. The latter has been very successful in securing the co-operation of the press in keeping before the public U. D. C. activities and interests. She has also endeavored to increase the number who read the Confederate Veteran, and to that end has offered a prize for the largest number of new subscriptions. The Veteran is the property of the Confederate Organizations and deserves a place in every Southern home. Aulander Chapter, Aulander, and Cary Chapter, Cary, organ- ized last year, have this year been chartered. Ahoskie Chapter, Ahoskie; Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter, LaGrange; Rebecca Win- borne Chapter, Farmville; and Lee County Chapter, Sanford, have been organized and chartered, thus making six new chapters to welcome into the Division. Three chapters have been rein- stated— Scotland, Pamlico and Gatesville. With nine chapters added to our working forces, we may expect even greater things and in a measure, compensation for those reported dead. The membership drive has been continued with the result that 864 certificates have been signed. Besides this, has been the reg- istration of old members. This task seemed overwhelming but when once taken up the mountain of difficulty gradually disap- peared and the result is most gratifying as your hard-worked Registrar will tell you. You may be pleased to know that your Director of Children's Work has been judged by the Third Vice- President General the most efficient of all her Directors. Regis- tration has been a part of this work as her report will show. Eight new chapters have been organized and it has pleased me to sign Children of the Confederacy certificates. It was my pleasure to be present when the Frank Bennet Chapter Children of the Confederacy so beautifully entertained the Seventh District Meet- ing. What splendid training and encouragement for these chil- dren who are to be the Daughters of tomorrow! More and more the District work is a necessary part of our Organization. To the Directors credit is due for a great part of the work accomplished. To them I have turned when I wished to know the pulse of the activities of the Division. 18 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Because of the many calls for work that have crowded the year this has been a throbbing pulse and the Director who receives for her District the Lane Banner, will know that the honor was not easily won. Of the fifteen District Meetings held this year it has been my pleasure to be present at ten. From the coast to far into the mountains I have mingled with the Daughters, and as your President, have been the recipient of most generous hospitality and many courtesies. I have been glad to find and to encourage interests within the Districts. The special cares taken over by some of them and the prizes offered within are not only inspirational to but constructive in the life of the District. Your Recorder of Crosses reports one hundred and ten Crosses of Honor bestowed. Only one Chapter Year-Book has come to me and this was a splendid one from Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount. The convenience and helpfulness of these year-books deserve the con- sideration of every chapter. In the early part of the year it was my pleasure to visit our two Confederate Homes. At that time the Soldiers' Home was in dire need of repair but as a Division we have cause to rejoice over the increase in the state appropriations for the maintenance of the two Homes and also for an improvement fund for the Soldiers' Home. We must ever hold in grateful remembrance the Veterans and Legislators who joined the Daughters in the effort to secure these appropriations and to increase the Pension Bill to one mil- lion dollars. A full report of this work will be given by the Chair- man of this committee, who, with her co-workers, gave so un- sparingly of time and work in this behalf. That our men and women of the sixties, whose lives have in this way been touched are more comfortable and happy because of the success of all these efforts is not to be questioned. And the Daughters are hap- pier because "happiness is a perfume you can not pour on others without getting a few drops yourself." With this thought in mind we remember the various gifts which go into these two homes from the Chapters of the State, reports of which you will hear through the interested Chairman of the Homes. Both the U. D. C. and C. of C. Chapters of Raleigh and Fayetteville are very atten- tive to the members of these homes, finding great pleasure in con- tributing in various ways to their comfort and pleasure. For your consideration is the great need of a better system of water works for the Woman's Home. Also the Home is filled with members and there are many on the waiting list. The feebleness of these ' dear old women requires conveniences and more downstairs room. Can any appeal be more worthy? In ministering unto these we United Daughters of the Confederacy 19 honor ourselves. The most gratifying r?ports come from our work at the Mont- rose Sanatorium and it ha? been a pleasure to approve the state- ments, which amount to forty-eight or fifty dollars each month. This year very attractive lists of prizes, including historical, membership, all-round chapter work and C. of C. prizes, have con- fronted you whenever you have opened your Division Minutes at pages 101 and 102. Some of these are offered this year for the first time and I trust they have been a new incentive to work throughout the state. Besides these some of the prizes offered by the General organization have been competed for. The effort to eliminate Muzzy's History from our schools and to prevent the entrance of other objectionable histories has awak- ened widespread interest and we have the active co-operation of the Veterans and Sons of Veterans. Daughters, I commend this to you as one of the most important phases of our work. Our children should no longer be the victims of such gross misrepre- sentations as are found in Muzzy's and other school histories. We ask only for truthful and impartial historv. The South neither wants nor needs any unmerited glory. You will remember that Gettysburg was to be our chief effort in Division work this year, and in this behalf you have had the most earnest appeals from your Director. It was also decided that an effort be made to finish the Stars and Bars Memorial this year. You will be glad to know that at the Thirteenth District Meeting, held in Wilson, the marker erected to the memory of Mrs. Rebecca M. Winborne, maker of the first Confederate Flag, was unveiled with the most beautiful and impressive ceremonies. It was my privilege to receive it for the Division and to turn it over to the loving care of the John W. Dunham Chapter. At the General Convention in Asheville, the Divisions were urged to complete this year the Hero Fund and the fund for the Jefferson Davis Monument. Notwithstanding the general financial depression, these calls were placed before you in con- fidence that you would make every effort to measure up to the required standard. The results are at least worth every effort put forth. The $1,962.19 for the Hero Fund assures our Divi- sion of another scholarship. Your Chairman of Education has an interesting report to make on this and the state work. Five hundred and fifty-four dollars have been collected for the Jefferson Davis Monument. You are familiar with the plan to finish this monument. When completed it will be the second highest monument in the world. The Veterans are look- ing to the Daughters to complete this work and we have cove- 20 Minutes of the Twenty- fifth Annual Convention nanted with them and must not fail them. Our State Chairman for this monument is also the General Chairman and you will hear from her. Much interest was manifested in the Cunningham Memorial, the Maury Memorial and the Jefferson Davis Highway, and Directors for these causes have been and will be heard from. The collection of the records of our soldiers who served in the world war is the perpetuation of Confederate History. In order to keep this interest stimulated, your Director has again offered a prize to the chapter sending in the largest number of recoi-ds. Our Book, "Women of the South in War Times," and the Publicity fund for that book have a very creditable showing in our Division. An effort has been made to place a copy of this book in every College of our state, and I trust that this will be accomplished. A resolution was passed at the General Convention that "the local chapters of the U. D. C. endeavor to have sung in churches throughout the South on the Sunday before the third of June, the birthday of President Jefferson Davis, the hymn, "How Firm a Foundation," and on the Sunday before the nineteenth of January, the birthday of General Robert E. Lee, the hymn, "Jesus Lover of My Soul." This request was made of every chapter. Also as this Division celebrates Lee-Jackson on Jan- uary nineteenth, I requested that on the Sunday preceding this date, a favorite hymn of Stonewall Jackson be added. These requests were observed in many churches of the state. You will remember that the Bodleian Library work proved so successful that the President General recommended the ex- tension of this work to other foreign countries, and we now have appeals before us for the American Library of Paris. A suggestion came to me that our Division might do something for this Library in Paris as a memorial to Kiffin Rockwell. After consulting with the Executive Board, it was decided that a Tar Heel Library and a State Flag would make a suitable memorial. This will be presented to you in due form. My work during this year has been interspersed with many pleasures that have come to me as your President. I am in- debted to the two Asheville chapters for courtesies shown me during the General Convention, and to the Hostess Chapters of the District Meetings which it has been my pleasure to attend. I have been an honor guest at beautiful receptions given by the chapters at Gastonia, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Kings Mountain, •Concord and Albemarle. Among my first official duties was the very pleasant one of representing you at the D. A. R. Conven- United Daughters of the Confederacy 21 tion which met in Tarboro last November. On May the tenth, that beautiful day which is the keepsake of the Daughters of the Confederacy, I was pleased to be the guest of the William Dor- sey Pender Chapter of Tarboro and to make the memorial address. On the afternoon of the same day I attended the funeral of a valued charter member of the Chapter when the Veterans attended in a body as honorary pall-bearers. While at Tarboro I was a member of a house party composed of General Officers and ex-Presidents, given by Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash at her home, Cromwell Hall. On the eleventh we were the guests of the Division Historian at a luncheon given at her home, Hilma. In the afternoon of the same day we were the honorees at a reception given by Mrs. Thrash, who numbered among her guests, Veterans in the revered grey uniform and Daughters from the chapters of the District. On the follow- ing day we were guests of the Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount, at the home of our beloved Honorary President, Mrs. M. O. Winstead. It was not possible to attend the State Federation of Women's Clubs at Wrightsville Beach and the honor of representing you at this Convention was delegated to the First Vice-President, Mrs. Thomas Hyman. I shall always regret that I was unable to attend the Reunion of the Confederate Veterans at Durham, but you were represented by your Recording Secretary, Mrs. John H. Anderson. It was also with genuine regret that I declined the invitation to be present at the unveiling of the Confederate Monument at Yanceyville on September tenth. Other invitations have come to me which I could not accept — some of them because of conflicting dates. Outside of the regular work of the year many appeals have come to me — one of the first, and one that greatly interested me, was from the President of the Southern Club, Indianapolis, Ind., stating that there is in that city a monument erected to the memory of the Confederate Soldiers who died at Camp Mor- ton; that this monument is a handsome one, but because it stands in a most undesirable location this small Club has under- taken to move it to one of the most beautiful parks of the city. This will cost about two thousand dollars and the Club is ask- ing the U. D. C. to assist them by contributing to the fund on a basis of a dollar and a half for every soldier buried there from the contributing state. North Carolina has thirty-six and 1 have the list of names which were copied from the monument. Recently this effort has been investigated and recommended to the Daughters by our President General. After consulting the 22 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Executive Board, I placed this in the hands of a Daughter, with the request that, if possible, this fifty-four dollars be collected from interested individuals and chapters. During the year it came to my notice that the annual expense of keeping in repair the grounds around the North Carolina Monument at Appomattox had fallen to General Metts. I con- sulted him and he said that this expense would mean a little more than ten or twelve dollars per year. He had paid the amount for this year, but would like very much to turn this work over to the Daughters of the Confederacy. Today this comes to us as a last request from one whose memory will ever abide with us as a loving benediction. I do not ask that you take action on suggestions that have come to you in this report, as resolutions for endorsement will be presented to you in due form. But Daughters, I do ask you to remember that we have a great work before us. We are no mere dreamers, but members of a great organization, whose builders have "dipped into the future far as human eye could see" and with hope and confidence are working together for the highest good of our country — we would have all the world know of and share in the glories and the beauties of the history of our Southland. May we remember that as the love of Christ constraineth us in our Christian lives so his love kindles within us that love of home, love of country which thrills and awakens in us a desire to pledge ourselves anew to the tasks that are ours. Then let us faint not nor grow weary in our well-doing but rather let us take to our hearts a lesson from the ways of the Tapestry Weavers, "Above their heads their pattern hangs, They study it with care, And while their fingers deftly work Their eyes are fastened there." So let us ever keep before us the bright star of our endeavor and then when our weaving is finished and the web is loosed and turned, may our children and our children's children read and know that we, too, have looked above for our pattern, and, looking above no weaver need have fear. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President N. C. Division U. D. C. On motion of Mrs. J. M. Gudger, this splendid report was accepted by rising vote of thanks, and appreciation was given by Mrs. H. A. London and Mrs. Marshall Wil- United Daughters of the Confederacy 23 liams of the President's report and splendid work for the Division. The Recording Secretary read her report. REPORT OF RECORDING SECRETARY Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: The first work of my second term of office as your Recording Secretary was securing bids from three printers for the Minutes of this Division. After consulting with our President, the con- tract was awarded to the Queen City Printing Company, of Charlotte, who gave the best prices and furnished most satis- factory and prompt work. Copies were mailed to all whom our Constitution states shall have them, with a few extra ones to Hall of History, Confederate Museum, State University, etc. Owing to the increased amount of work reported last year the Minutes were fuller than usual, hence the expense of printing greater. A typewritten list of Chapter Officers of the Division was sent to the Secretary General for the General Minutes. The full set of Minutes of this Division was sent me by Mrs. Marshall Williams, and will be passed on to the incoming Record- ing Secretary, as recommended by me at the last Convention. Six new chapters have been chartered and eight Children's Chapters registered. I have signed and placed the Seal of the Division on a large number of Children's Certificates. In August, at the request of our President, who was too ill to attend, I extended Greetings for the Division to the United Confederate Veterans at their Reunion in Durham. This was a great privilege and as representative of the Division, I re- ceived many courtesies from the Veterans and from the Juliajt S. Carr Chapter, whose guest I was. I had the pleasure of reading to the Veterans a poem, written by our poet-laureate, Mrs. Thomas M. Brockman of Gastonia, and dedicated to this North Carolina Reunion. In September I sent out Convention Calls, Credential and Report Blanks, also a card to each chapter saying that I had mailed these. I have written a number of letters and cards (too many to count exactly) and have always tried to be prompt. The office of Recording Secretary of the Division is very strenu- ous but to the best of my ability I have discharged these duties. This Organization is very dear to me and as I surrender this office, I wish to thank our President for her constant sympathy and co-operation and my fellow-workers for their interest and 24 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention unfailing courtesy. I shall ever cherish the ties of friendship among the Daughters of the North Carolina Division. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. John H.) Lucy London Anderson, Recording Secretary N. C. Dvision U. D. C. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that this report be accepted and gave an appreciation of the work of the Recording Secretary. There was a rising vote of thanks to the Secretary. Mrs. F. M. Williams asked that the Corresponding Sec- retary send note to Mrs. M. 0. Winsted and Mrs. John Thorpe, our Honorary Vice-Presidents, and Mrs. E. E. Moffitt of Richmond, Honorary President. Mrs. Williams also suggested that steps be taken to re- duce the amount of printing in the minutes, and offered the following motion : "Moved: To allow the President and Recording Secretary to cull from the Minutes any matters not pertaining to business." Much discussion followed. The motion being seconded was put to a rising vote, which resulted as follows: In favor of motion, 67; against, 36; motion declared by the Chair to be carried. The Corresponding Secretary read telegrams of greet- ing from the following: Mrs. L. F. Long, State Treas- urer, Newton; Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston; Mrs. Charles Z. Candler, Sylva. The report of the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. D. M Jones of Gastonia, was read and on motion, duly accepted. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: In coming to you with a report I wish first to express my great pleasure and sincere appreciation of the privilege of hav- ing some small part in a work so noble and grand as that of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and to thank you for United Daughters of the Confederacy 25 your pi-ompt and hearty response at all times. Since October, 1920, I have written six hundred and thirty-four (634) letters; one hundred and eighty-seven (187) post-cards, and one (1) telegram. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary N. C. Division U. D. C. In the absence of the Treasurer, the totals of the Treas- urer's report were read by the Recording- Secretary. TREASURER'S REPORT Disbursements October 8, 1920, to October 5, 1921 State Expenses — Miscellaneous 1920 Oct. 23 Check Mrs. J. H. Anderson, New Bern Convention expenses $ 20.00 Oct. 23 Check Dr. Henry Louis Smith, Trav- eling expenses 25.00 Nov. 5 Check Mrs. L. F. Long, Dr. Smith's hotel expenses New Bern 4.75 Nov. 6 Check Washington Loose Leaf Co., Treasurer's supplies 3.00 Dec. 20 Check Mrs. J. H. Anderson, expenses New Bern Minutes 17.15 1921 Jan. 5 Check H. Steinmetz. wreath, Mrs. Grimes 10.00 Jan. 5 Check Scholtz, floral design 10.80 Jan. 24 Check Mrs. E. L. Fisher, 1920 Exp._ 2.97 Feb. 3 Check J. L. Bridges, Historian's expenses 8.86 Jan. 24 Check Mrs. D. G. Bell, office expenses 19.53 May 31 Check Mrs. R. K. Mendenhall 2.08 June 23 Check Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn, Direc- tor C. of C, office expenses 20.49 June 28 Check Mrs. D. G. Bell, office expenses 11.48 $ 156.11 Postage — Express 1920 Nov. 5 Check Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer, 1920 expenses $ 15.00 1921 Feb. 8 Check Mrs. J. H. Anderson, New 26 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Bern Minutes 21.25 Check Mrs. D. G. Bell 3.02 Check Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson 25.00 Check Mrs. L. F. Long 10.00 Check Mrs. R. P. Holt, books 40.15 Check Mrs. D. G. Bell 4.02 Check Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson 20.00 Check Mrs. D. G. Bell, circular let- ters 8.91 Check Mrs. J. L. Bridges 6.71 Check Mrs. J. H. Anderson 7.50 Check Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn 10.41 Mar. 18 Mar. 29 May 11 May 14 May 31 Aug. 22 Sept. O Sept. 10 Sept. 26 Oct. 1 Printing 1920 Nov. 6 Check Mrs. R. P. Holt, blanks, type- writing, etc. $ 59.67 Nov. 6 Check Catawba-News Enterprise-. 4.50 1921 Jan. 13 Check Catawba-News Enterprise-- 11.34 Jan. 13 Check Brumley-Walters Ptg. Co 49.50 Feb. 8 Check Brumley-Walters Ptg. Co 39.21 Feb. 8 Check The Queen City Printing Co., New Bern Minutes 850.00 Mar. 24 Check Barber Printing Co., Scholar- ship Blanks 6.50 June 3 Check Brumley-Walters Ptg. Co 16.00 June 3 Check The Richards Printery 5.75 Aug. 22 Check Brumley-Walters Ptg. Co 29.00 Sept. 10 Check Brumley-Walters Ptg. Co 33.00 Mrs. R. P. Holt 1920 Oct. 28 Check Women of the South $ 106.45 Oct. 21 Check Application Blanks 29.26 1921 Aug. 22 Check Blanks and postage 32.77 Mrs. F. M. Williams, Registrar General Application Blanks 1920 Nov. 6 Check $ 7.50 $ 171.97 $1,104.47 $ 168.48 1921 Jan. 24 Mar. 18 April 28 May 31 June 28 July- 13 July 23 July 30 Aug. 22 Aug. 29 Sept. 3 Sept. 26 United Daughters of the Confederacy 27 Check 7.50 Check 7.50 Check 7.50 Check 7.50 Check 30.00 Check 7.50 Check 7.50 Check 7.50 Check 15.00 Check 7.50 Check 7.50 Check 14.25 $ 134.25 Lee Memorial 1920 Oct. 23 Check Dr. Henry Louis Smith $ 46.00 1921 Feb. 22 Check Mrs. C. B. Tate, Treasurer of Fund 16.00 May 3 Check Mrs. C. B. Tate 19.00 June 29 Check Mrs. C. B. Tate 18.00 Oct. 5 Check Mrs. C. B. Tate 24.00 $ 123.00 General Convention Tax 1920 Oct. 23 Check Mrs. E. P. Pegram, Chairman Finance 1,414.05 Oct. 20 Check Mrs. T. P. Dillon, Monroe Chapter, Refund 4.20 $1,418.25 State Educational N. C. College for Women; U. D. C. Scholarships 1920 Oct. 23 Check Dr. J. I. Foust, 1920 account-? 613.14 Nov. 6 Check Mrs. E. C. Brooks, expenses for 1920 8.00 1921 \ July 10 Check E. J. Forney, Treasurer N. C. College 361.86 $ 983.00 28 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention Old Ladies' Home, Fayetteville Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Chairman Check $ 113.50 Check 45.00 Check, Christmas Cheer 10.00 Check 20.00 Check 30.00 Check 45.00 Check 36.14 Check 10.00 Check 44.60 Check 81.00 1920 Dec. 7 Dec. 20 Dec. 23 1921 Jan. 31 Feb. 28 Mar. 31 April 29 May 31 Aug. 29 Oct. 6 Old Soldiers' Home Mrs. Henry M. London, Chairman 1920 Dec. 15 Check $ 151.50 Dec. 20 Check, Christmas Cheer 8.00 Dec. 23 Check 12.00 Jan. 31 Check 34.00 Feb. 8 Check 78.25 April 29 Check 31.00 May 31 Check 10.00 Aug. 29 Check 5.00 Oct. 6 Check 73.00 Confederate Women's Relief 1920 Dec. 13 Check Mathew Page Andrews, for book, Women of the South, 1920 er- ror credited Con. Relief. Donation Jr. Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount___$ 18.19 Dec. 15 Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris, N. C. Pledge, Asheville 15.00 1921 May 9 Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris 69.81 May 31 Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris 6.00 Oct. 3 Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris 13.50 $ 435.24 $ 342.75 $ 122.50 United Daughters of the Confederacy 29 Publicity Mrs. Amos H. N orris, Treasurer General 1921 Jan. 27 Check $ 5.00 Mar. 17 Check 1.00 April 29 Check 13.00 May 31 Check 10.85 June 29 Check 8.00 Oct. 3 Check 31.00 $ 68.85 Taxes Mrs. Amos H. N orris, Treasurer General 1921 Feb. 26 Check, 1920 Taxes received after books closed $ 27.20 Feb. 26 Check, 1921 Taxes 151.60 Oct. 3 Check, 1921 Taxes 890.00 Jefferson Davis Highway Mrs. Amos H. Norris, Treasurer General 1921 May 31 Check $ 10.00 Mathew Fontaine Murray Mrs. Amos H. Norris, Treasurer General 1921 May 31 Check $ 30.00 Oct. 3 Check 99.50 Jefferson Davis Monument Mrs. Amos H. Norris, Treasurer General 1921 Oct. 3 Check $ 554.60 Cunningham Memorial Mrs. Amos H. Norris, Treasurer General 1921 Oct. 3 Check $ 20.50 $1,068.80 10.00 129.50 $ 554.60 $ 20.50 30 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention Hero Fund Mrs. J. T. Beal, Chairman 1921 Oct. 3 Cheek $1,810.07 Oct. 3 Liberty Bond No. 00027376 100.00 Oct. 3 Liberty Bond No. 02095469 52.12 $1,962.19 Free Bed, N. C. Sanatorium 1920 Dec. 13 Check Nellie Drake $ 94.68 1921 Jan. 21 Check Nellie Drake 49.57 Feb. 25 Check Nellie Drake 48.17 Mar. 14 Check Nellie Drake 48.72 April 16 Check Nellie Drake 50.54 May 11 Check Nellie Drake 49.85 June 11 Check Alma May Byrd 45.00 July 18 Check Alma May Brd 46.50 Aug. 24 Check Alma May Byrd 46.50 Oct. 6 Check Alma May Byrd 21.00 $ 500753 Nurse, Confederate Women's Home Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Chairman 1921 Oct. 5 Check $ 57.00 Oct. 5 Check 5.00 $ 62.00 North Carolina Room, Richmond Mrs. Latta Johnston, Chairman 1921 Oct. 5 Check $ 32.50 $ 32.50 Winbourne Marker 1921 April 23 Check Burns and Campbell, for marker $ 200.00 $ 200.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 31 Gettysburg Monument Fund Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman 1921 June 3 Check, Programs and postage $ 5.00 Sept. 10 Check, Postage 5.00 $ 10.00 Total Disbursements $9,779.49 DETAIL OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Lee Memorial Mrs. M. O. Winstead, Rocky Mount $ 1.00 Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston 5.00 Mrs. Walter Woodard, Wilson 5.00 Mrs. R. D. Bullock, Rocky Mount 1.00 Miss Ada Cherry, Greenville 1.00 Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Kinston 5.00 Mrs. Tom Craig, Gastonia 5.00 Mrs. N. M. Martin, Wilmington 5.00 Mrs. W. H. Barnes, Goldsboro 1.00 Mrs. L. F. Long, Newton 5.00 Mrs. A. W. Faulkner, Goldsboro 2.00 Mrs. H. A. Creigh, Pollocksville 5.00 Mrs. D. M. Jones, Gastonia 5.00 Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton 1.00 Mrs. E. W. Vick, Goldsboro 3.00 Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, High Point 5.00 Miss Agnes Pollock, New Bern 1.00 Miss Lillian F. Foy, New Bern 1.00 $ 58.00 Confederate Women's Relief Mrs. Harvey Thomas, Charlotte $ 5.00 Mrs. Thash, Tarboro 5.00 Mrs. Yates, Asheville 5.00 $ 15.00 Publicity Mrs. R. P. Holt $ 2.85 $ 2.85 Jefferson Davis Monument Fund Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro $ 13.50 32 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Lewis F. Wyatt Camp of Veterans, Tarboro__ 5.00 Souvenir Receipts Mrs. Reinhardt, Lincolnton $ 5.00 Mrs. , Wilson 15.00 Mrs. J. W. Pless, Marion 17.00 Mrs. R. P. Holt, Rocky Mount 4.00 Mrs. Adah Bass, Tarboro 10.00 Miss Katie Riddick, Enfield 10.00 , Nashville 5.00 Old Ladies' Home Jas. B. Gordon Mem. Room, Winston-Salem__$ 25.00 Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, Wilmington, in memory of her mother, Mrs. Parsley 25.00 Brevard Special 2.64 Old Soldiers' Home A. B. Gorrell, Mem. Room, Winston-Salem $ 25.00 Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, Wilmington, in memory of her mother. Mrs. Parsely 25.00 Dr. Venable, Chapel Hill 10.00 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson 1.00 Winbourne Marker Mrs. F. A. Woodard, Wilson $ 5.00 Mrs. M. A. Hearne, Wilson 1.00 Mrs. J. E. Barrett, Wilson 5.00 Hero Fund Mrs. F. M. Pender, $ 1.15 Securities on Hand October 6, 1921 18.50 $ 84.50 % 52.64 % 61.00 u.oo $ 1.15 Liberty Bond No. 4320461, denomination $100.00, Interest State Educational Fund. Liberty Bond No. 351968, denomination $100.00, Interest Sink- ing Fund. Financial Statement of the North Carolina Division, U. D. C. October 8th, 1920, to October 6th, 1921 ) RECEIPTS j I ? i* I I B '•:: United Daughters of the Confederacy 33 Victory Bond No. 4294224, denomination $50.00, Interest Hero Fund. 1 Trust Note, S. M. Woodard, denomination $500.00. Interest Mof- fitt Fund. 1 Note, Catawba County Board of Education, denomination $1,000.00, Interest Moffitt Fund. Cash, Shuford National Bank, Newton, accumulated interest on above notes, interest payable quarterly 4%, $148.00, Total Moffitt Fund. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer. Note — Real Estate Notes, D. D. King, became due June 1st, 1921, cash received $1,000.00. Loan made Catawba County Board cf Education at 8% payable in advance. This interest with the accumulated interest on these notes deposited in Shuford National Bank, Newton, June 21st, 1921, at 4% payable quarterly. Total Moffitt Loan Fund. Correction — Omitted from 1920 Report: Red Springs General Convention Assessment, $14.70. It was moved by Mrs. J. H. Anderson that the Treas- urer's report be accepted and that a telegram be sent to Mrs. L. F. Long, expressing regret at her enforced ab- sence and appreciation of her splendid report. Carried. Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar, read the following report: REGISTRAR'S REPORT Madame President and Daughters of the Confederacy: Since last October in New Bern when you conferred upon me the honor of serving you as your Registrar I have looked forward to this time when I should bring back to you an account of the year's work, and have lived in the hope that when I came before you I might greet you with the identical words with which Mrs. Fisher greeted you on last Convention day, "No Registrar ever came to Convention happier than I." Those words have been ringing in my ears these three hundred and sixty-five days. Often have I become discouraged and felt that this year's report was going to be found lacking when weighed in the balance, but Madame President and Daughters I, too, can exclaim with your Registrar of last year, "No Registrar ever came to Convention happier than I," because not only have all new registrations been exceeded but three thousand seven hundred and forty-seven old 34 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention members of the Division have been re-registered, something of itself alone, to bring pride to every U. D. C. Nine hundred forty- nine registries have been recorded, which is one hundred twenty- two more than last year. Of these 950, 817 were new members added to the Division by application. Twenty- six were by demit from other States, three by re-instatement. Thirty-three were old members of Chapters supposed to be on State roll but never registered, while forty-six registries were transfers of members from one Chapter to another. Twenty-one certificates have been secured for members never having received one. Six new Chapters have been organized during the year. Aulan- der Chapter, Aulander, reported last year but not registered, thereby not becoming a Chapter of the Division until this year; Cary Chapter, Cary; Ahoskie Chapter, Ahoskie; Rebeccah Win- borne, Farmville; Lee County, Sanford, and Col. G. F. D. Whitfield, LaGrange. These six new Chapters bring to the Division one hundred thirty-eight members. Application blanks sent out this year have been seventeen thousand nine hundred and sixty, with orders for fully one thousand more but the supply just now is exhausted. The triple application blanks for old members that have passed through your Registrar's hands and have been signed by her have been three thousand seven hundred and forty-seven. I am indeed glad to report so many Chapters having responded to the call of our President in this matter and believe before an- other Convention that every active Chapter in the Division will be registered. The prize offered this year for the greatest increase in membership goes to the Abel A. Shuford Chapter, Hickory, that Chapter having gained fifty-one members; while the per- centage prize is claimed by the Fort Macon Chapter, Beaufort, having made the greatest percentage of increase. Below is a statement of the membership of Chapters showing a total of six thousand one hundred eighty-six members. No. New Total Chapters Mem- Mem- in State bers bers 3 — Cape Fear, Wilmington 1 2 175 43 — Pamlico, Washington 2 24 138 78— Robert F. Hoke, Salisbury 3 0 85 95 — Johnson-Pettigrew, Raleigh 4 17 92 104 — Asheville, Asheville 5 32 263 142 — Vance County, Henderson 6 0 30 204 — New Bern, New Bern 7 5 137 211 — James B. Gordon, Winston-Salem 8 46 169 214 — Dodson-Ramseur, Concord 9 8 62 united Daughters of the Confederacy 35 No. New Total Chapters Mem. Mem- in State bers bers 220— Stonewall Jackson, Charlotte 10 30 202 259— Winnie Davis, Pittsboro 11 10 87 276— Statesville, Statesville 12 14 83 301— Guilford County, Greensboro 13 16 145 201 — Samuel McDowell Tate, Morganton___ 14 0 44 312— George B. Singletery, Greenville 15 23 37 324— Eobert E. Lee, Lexington 16 2 37 335— George P. Anderson, Hillsboro 17 0 19 334— Z. B. Vance, Lenoir 18 12 57 348— C. C. Blacknell, Kittrell 19 0 20 349— Thomas Ruff in, Goldsboro 20 11 86 355— Julian S. Carr, Durham 21 4 51 357 — Anson County, Wadesboro 22 1 32 374— John W. Dunham, Wilson 23 26 179 382— Alfred Moore Waddell, Kinston 24 7 101 409— Granville Grays, Oxford 25 0 20 443— Cleveland Guards, Shelby 26 9 107 477— Southern Stars, Lincolnton 27 3 38 483— J. E. B. Stuart, Fayetteville 28 37 83 489— Bell Battery, Edenton 29 0 28 517 — Joseph J. Davis, Louisburg 30 2 50 536— Red Springs, Red Springs 31 6 40 538— James Kenan, Warsaw 32 0 32 539— Faison Hicks, Faison 33 0 22 540— Leonidas Polk, Chapel Hill 34 3 32 586 — Rockingham, Reidsville 35 0 50 600— Junius Daniel, Weldon 36 9 34 581— Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy 37 9 50 633— William Dorsey Pender, Tarboro 38 12 99 635— Frank M. Byrd, Windsor 39 4 37 636— Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount 40 17 165 646— Davis Dickinson Mills, Rutherfordton_ 41 2 34 653— Ransom Sherrill, Newton 42 20 57 657— Jefferson Davis, Whiteville 43 3 53 761 — Pender County, Burgaw 44 11 51 766— Monroe, Monroe 45 21 59 787— Perquimans, Hertford 46 1 24 801— Chicora, Dunn 47 1 49 808 — Harry Burgwyn, Jackson Reported dead. 818— Battle of Bentonville, Mooresville 48 10 79 821 — Margaret Davis Hayes, Hendersonville 49 7 43 36 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention No. New Total Chapters Mem- Mem- in State bers hers 834— Confederate Grays, Mt. Olive 50 1 34 860— Scotland Neck, Scotland Neck 51 10 46 882— Henry L. Wyatt, Selma 52 0 35 905— Scotland, Laurinburg 53 0 15 928— Roanoke Minute Men, Littleton 54 8 43 936— William A. Allen, Kenansville 55 0 24 938— Warren County, Warrenton 56 3 53 940 — Haywood County, Waynesville 57 0 45 942 — Robeson, Lumberton 58 6 GO 943 — Person County, Roxboro 59 2 32 944— Graham, Graham 60 4 43 955 — Gastonia, Gastonia 61 22 241 1023— Albemarle, Albemarle 62 5 74 1031— Randolph, Asheboro 63 8 47 1036— High Point, High Point 64 9 79 1047— Emeline J. Pigott, Morehead City 65 14 104 1052— Sanders-Holt, Smithfield 66 7 33 1096— Frank M. Parker, Enfield 67 6 59 1133— Ashford Sillers, Clinton 68 0 39 1129 — Chalmers Glenn, Leaksville-Spray 69 3 42 1151— Briar Field, Thomasville 70 2 52 1152 — Caswell County, Yanceyville 71 0 21 1207— D. H. Hill, Elizabeth City 72 0 57 1221— Abel A. Shuford, Hickory 73 51 94 1213— Hertford County, Winton 74 0 24 1332— Halifax, Halifax 75 3 32 1234 — Norfleet Harrill, Murfreesboro 76 0 27 1277 — Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain 77 3 60 1279— Raeford, Raeford 78 3 49 1314 — Harnett, Lillington 79 0 21 1353 — Transylvania, Brevard 80 4 68 1364 — McDowell, Marion 81 5 62 1376— Wilkes Valley Guards, North Wilkes- boro 82 2 40 1472— Trenton, Trenton 83 2 19 1477 — Onslow Guards, Jacksonville 84 2 21 1481 — Ashley Home, Clayton 85 0 36 1494 — China Grove, China Grove 86 2 20 1552— Highland Boys, St. Pauls 87 3 21 1565 — Joseph B. Cherry, Merry Hill 88 0 37 1578— W. A. Enlow, Dillsboro 89 2 24 United Daughters of the Confederacy 37 No. New Total Chapters Mem. Mem- in State bers bers 1592— John N. Whitford, Pollocksville 90 8 42 1618— Stanly Patriots, Norwood 91 0 18 1635— Duplin Rifles, Rose Hill 92 1 16 1640— Chas. F. Fisher, Burlington 93 28 48 1651— B. H. Cathey, Sylva 94 7 38 1597— William B. Roberts, Gatesville 95 0 22 1692— John W. Bryant, Spring Hope 96 6 43 1698— Nash, Middlesex 97 2 18 1699— Fannie Patton, Asheville 98 14 57 1704— Robert H. Ricks, Nashville 99 1 50 1709— Greene County, Snow Hill 100 12 17 1712 — Col. Nethercutt, Maysville Reported dead. 1713— Neuse, Oriental 101 6 15 1714— Fort Macon, Beaufort 102 28 45 — Capt. James Warner Cooper, Murphy_ 103 1 9 — Edwards F. White, Vanceboro Reported dead. 1721 — Aulander, Aulander 104 20 20 1921— Cary, Cary 105 10 10 1730— Ahoskie, Ahoskie 106 15 15 1733— Col. G. F. Whitfield, LaGrange 107 46 46 1752 — Rebeccah Winborne, Farmville 108 32 32 —Lee County, Sanford 109 25 25 Active Chapters 109 Total Membership 6,186 Chapters Making Highest Percentage Fort Macon Chapter, Beaufort 1.647 Geo. B. Singletery, Greenville 1.642 Green County, Snow Hill 1.2 Chas. F. Fisher, Burlington 1.03 Discontinued Chapters Edward F. White, Vanceboro. Col. Nethercutt, Maysville. Fort Fisher, Wallace. Averasboro Battle, Linden. Ellerbe, Ellerbe. Major Vardell, Red Springs. Harry Burgwyn, Jackson. With sincere appreciation of the many kind words and thought- ful considerations from all who have in any way been associated with the year's work. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar. b& Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual, Convention On motion of Mrs. H. A. London, the above report was accepted, and a rising vote of thanks tendered Mrs. Bell for her fine work. Mrs. London also commended the work of Mrs. F. M. Williams, Registrar General. Mrs. F. M. Williams spoke of her work as Registrar General, and stated that she would now redeem her prom- ise made in New Bern last year, to give a prize to the Chapter Registrar sending in the first fully registered applications from her Chapter. This was presented to Mrs. Emma Wallace of New Bern, who sent in these papers two weeks after the offer was made. Mrs. Wal- lace not being present, Mrs. Hyman was asked to take it to her. Mrs. Williams presented to Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Wallace of Morehead City, who had been her "right hand" in this work, copies of the Historical Addresses of Miss Mildred Rutherford, a former Historian General. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Wallace received and acknowledged these with thanks. Mrs. R. H. Latham, of the Local Chapter, on behalf of the "Morning Journal" presented to each of the delegates a copy of Wednesday's issue of that newspaper, a sou- venir eopy of the "Sentinel" having been sent to each dele- gate, previous to her arrival. The Second Vice-President, Mrs. Peter Gorrell. by virtue of her office, Chairman of Educational Committee, read her report. REPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE Madam President and Felloiv Members of the Confederacy: It is with pleasure the Educational Committee brings you the report for the past year. It has been the burning desire of the Committee to put the Edu- cational Work on a business basis, with application blanks printed for this purpose, to be used for applications for scholarships, also printed lists of State Scholarships and Printed lists of State Prizes, so that when information is desired by any Chapter we will have it on file for you. United Daughters of the Confederacy 39 When the present Committee came into office we lost much time seeking knowledge concerning our work, as no reports or litera- ture of any kind were handed over to us. We had to educate ourselves first, and in return we trust the fruit of our labor will bear results in the coming year and the work for the Educational Committee will be a labor of love and ease instead of a labor of love with the burden of a multiplicity of letters. We appeal to every District Leader and every Chapter President to stand by your North Carolina Division and answer at once every appeal which comes to you in an educational way. We have lost several Scholarships by leaving them vacant, but we are glad to report the renewal of the Trinity College Scholarship, also the Flora McDonald. All scholarships are filled for the following year. The Hero Fund of $50,000.00 with North Carolina's part $1.15 per capita, we have laid especial stress on. We would draw atten- tion to the fact that the interest was to be used only for two or three years as a gift fund for soldiers, and then to revert to the original purpose as a loan fund for girls and boys of Confederate lineage and that in addition to its use to further educate, it is a memorial to our soldiers of the World War. This is an urgent call and we have placed the call to you through letters to every Chapter President and again through your District Leaders and again I appeal to you in person with aU the fervor of my heart and soul to go home and demand your Chap- ter to meet her quota. North Carolina, we feel, must pay her part as she has always done before. We have paid $3,624.53 to data Remainder to be paid $975.47. We have in use one of the Hero Scholarships now. Charles L. Nichols of Brevard is using it to- ward obtaining a law course at the University of North Carolina. He saw service as second lieutenant with the Infantry Replacement and Training Troops at Camp Grant and later as Transport Per- sonnel Adjutant from Hoboken. Six Division Scholarships are held at the North Carolina Col- lege for Women at Greensboro, viz: Miss Nell Craig Gastonia Miss Margaret Bridges Tarboro Miss Helen Dunn Creasy Wilmington Miss Lorena Kelly Wilkesboro Miss Mary K. Liles Wadesboro Miss Eva Lee Sink Linwood Moffitt Loan held by Miss Olive Webb, Oxford. A. and E. Scholarship held by Oliver Crary of Brevard. Trinity College Scholarship held by Wade Hampton Beck, Dur- ham, N. C. • 75.00 each 90.00 45.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 each 20.00 40 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention 6 Division Scholarships Value 1 Moffitt Loan Value 1 A. and E. Scholarship Value 1 Trinity College Scholarship Value 1 Chapter Scholarship Value 5 State Prizes Value 1 State Prize Value Total Value $745.00 Confederate Veteran placed in four libraries; 1 loving cup; 1 banner; 8 medals; 24 books for libraries; 1 library for country school; 5 pictures of Vance; 11 pictures of Lee; 6 pictures. Again appealing to every Chapter President, every District Leader, yea every Daughter to aid the Educational Committee in forwarding the wonderful work of Education in our grand Old North State and thanking each and every Daughter for their hearty support and co-operation the past year, we beg to remain always faithful to the charge entrusted to us. Respectfully submitted. Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Chairman, Mrs. O. Max Gardner, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson. This fine report was accepted with thanks. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved : That the $620.00 now in the hands of the Division Treasurer, left over from the General Convention Entertainment Fund, be turned over to the Hero Fund." After discussion the motion was carried. Mrs. Gorrell stated that she had assumed the obliga- tion of the amount remaining due on this pledge, but she hoped that the Chapters that have not paid their propor- tional part will do so. The President stated she would go to St. Louis with an added thrill of pleasure now that the "Hero Fund" had been raised. The report of the Third Vice-President, and Publicity Chairman. Miss Mary Mabry, was read. REPORT OF THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT Madam President and Members of Convention: My duties as Third Vice-President have been few. However, United Daughters of the Confederacy 41 I have tried to interest those with whom I have come in contact by discussing the wonderful work of the Daughters of the Con- federacy, and have found so many people entirely ignorant of what the organization is doing. As Chairman of Publicity I have not accomplished as much as I would have liked. According to instructions I endeavored to es- tablish bi-monthly the U. D. C. Column, by sending typewritten articles to the three leading State papers, the Raleigh News and Observer, the Charlotte Observer and the Greensboro News, but in this I was unsuccessful in getting them published regularly. I trust that my efforts have not been in vain, but the impress of my work will be seen and felt later. To those who assisted me in the work by sending the activities of their Chapters, reports of District Meetings and other information I wish to express my thanks and appreciation and assure them that every item was incorporated in my articles. I would like to recommend that each Chapter elect or appoint a Publicity Chairman, her duty being to send the important move- ments of her Chapter to the State Chairman in order that she might get the inforation first hand and avoid repetition. I have sent five typewritten articles to "The Veteran," and wrote thirty-two letters to the District Directors urging them to push the subscriptions in their District to "The Veteran,'' also offered a prize of $5.00 in gold to the District that made the greatest gain in new subscribers during the year ending October 20, 1921. Respectfully submitted, Mary E. Mabry, Third Vice-President. This was accepted with appreciation. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved to name three scholarships, respectively, "Ella Broadnax, Orren Randolph Smith, and H. L. Riggins." It being seconded was accepted. The report of the Recorder of Crosses, Mrs. S. M. Kar- rell, in her absence, was read by the Recording Secretary. REPORT OF RECORDER OF CROSSES Madam President and Daughters of the United Confederacy: As your Recorder of Crosses I beg to give the following report: There has been a slight increase this year over last year in the number of Crosses given, the total being one hundi*ed and ten, 42 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Asheville 104 bestowing twenty of these. This Chapter led in this line last year. I have taken real pride and joy in giving the Division my best service, answering all calls immediately. The memory of the two years I have been in office will be an abiding pleasure to me. and the support of all of the Daughters has made my work delightful. Number Chapter Town of Crosses Asheville Asheville 20 Fanny Patton Asheville 17 Stonewall Jackson Charlotte 4 Johnston-Pettigrew Raleigh 18 Margaret Davis Hayes TIendersonville 4 Graham Graham 7 Zeb Vance Lenoir 2 Jefferson Davis Whiteville 3 John W. Dunham Wilson 5 Emeline J. Pigott Morehead City 1 Transylvania Brevard 5 Cle eland Guards Shelby 13 Brierfield Thoraasville 1 Pamlico Washington 5 Pender County Burgaw 3 Junius Daniel Weldon 2 110 Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. S. N.) Isabel Fairley Harrell, Recorder of Crosses, N. C. Division, U. D. C. Moved and carried that this be accepted. The report of the Executive Committee was read by the Recording Secretary, and on motion, the recommenda- tions were voted on ad seriatim. RECOMMENDATIONS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Board with Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson presiding, on Tuesday afternoon, after a beautiful luncheon given by Mes- dames H. L. Riggins and Peter A. Gorrell. The following recom- mendations were presented and adopted by the Executive Com- mittee : ' 1. That the Division take over the care of the grounds around the North Carolina Monument at Appomattox, which heretofore United Daughters of the Confederacy 43 the late General J. I. Metts has personally cared for. 2. Kecommended : That the Children's Chapters take as their special work connecting the water for the Confederate Women's Home at Fayetteville. 3. Recommended: That the Chapters complete the required amount, $54.00, required for removing the Confederate Monument at Indianapolis to a more suitable location. 4. Recommended: That all chapters use the loose leaf binders. 5. Recommended: That two demits be required, inasmuch as the files have been adopted and demits as well as papers should be filed. 6. Recommended: That the educational work be placed on a business basis, the plan to be left in the hands of the Educational Committee. Respectfully submitted, Lucy London Anderson, Recording Secretary. In regard to the fifth recommendation in the report of the Executive Committee, it was amended to read "three" demits instead of "two." The fourth article, in regard to loose leaf binders, was only a suggestion, and did not require a vote. All other recommendations were duly adopted. It was moved that the reading of the Constitution be taken up Thursday morning, immediately after the read- ing of the Minutes, and be continued until finished, with the exception of the Memorial hour and election of offi- cers. Carried. The meeting adjourned for luncheon at the Zinzendorf Hotel, given by the Civitan Club, 1 P. M. FIRST DAY — Afternoon Session The afternoon session was called to order by the Presi- dent at 2:30 P. M. The Historian, Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, read the following 44 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention report : STATE HISTORIAN'S REPORT Another year of our work has gone down into history, and while we have not accomplished all of our desired ends, the general condition of the historical department is good. Quite a number of Chapters have responded nobly, especially the newer Chapters, and it is most satisfactory to observe the earnest interest manifested throughout the Division. We have had six contests for the hand- some prizes offered by devoted daughters, and the response to these has been most gratifying. The papers all show earnest research and interest. There have been quite a number entered for each contest. Early in January copies of State and General Prizes were sent to each Chapter President and Historian, also copies of regula- tions governing the prize on "Peace." We have submitted to the Historian General seven essays contesting for General Division Prizes, and one for the "Peace" prize. Our most extensive work has been our effort to eliminate Muzzy's History from our schools, and our thanks are due our Text Book Committee for the progress made on this line. Numbers of Chap- ters have written me on this matter, one said "as long as we have our present Superintendent Muzzy's will not be taught in our school." As your State Historian, I do heartily and earnestly recommend that this Convention authorize and direct our Corresponding Sec- retary to mail to each Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Civitan Club, the Grand Lodge of Masons, the State Councilor of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, the State Chairman of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and such other orders and societies in the State of North Carolina as may be deemed expedient, a copy of our report and resolution con- demning the use of Muzzy's History in the public schools of our State, and urgently asking their co-operation both by appropriate resolutions and such other action as they may see fit to take, toward the elimination of this unfair and unjust history from the list of text books which the present State Board of Education has directed to be used in all public schools of the State, and thereby allowing to future generations the opportunity to learn only the true his- tory of the State of North Carolina. In response to a request from our President General that the North Carolina Division contribute the "Library of Southern Lit- erature" to the American Library in Paris, we are proud to re- port that through the efforts of Mrs. Charles Lee Smith these United Daughters of the Confederacy books have been procured. It is also suggested that North Carolina do something for this library as memorial to Kiffin Rockwell, our own aviator, who was one of the first to give his life for the cause, and a "Tar Heel Library" and one of the State Flags could be placed there and constitute this memorial, and from time to time North Carolina books could be added. I had hoped to have a list of North Carolina authors and their publishers to submit to tht Chapters but so far have not been able to secure this. Each chapter could take this up as a line of work for the next year; 1 have already a number of books given me by individuals, whici could be a nucleus for this "Tar Heel Library." Location and Chapters >■ £1 ■O — 35 M^i§«! « \%2 fii t. Valley Guards oriental, Neuse Laleigh, Johnston-Pettigrew '.ocky Mount, Bethel Heroes helby, Cleveland Guards... pring Hope, Jno. W. Bryant now Hill, Green County... ,'arboro, Wm. Dorsey Pender Vadesboro, Anson Washington, Pamlico Wilmington, Cape Fear Wilson, John W. Dunham... W.-Salem, James B. Gordon. I I I II 3|.. I 31.. •I 1 3 .. I 10|.. I I I 2 .......... 18.. 15 | 10| 16|... 93 | 10|104 .. 4| 1|....| 11| 1 1 *3 :::: :::: ........... 2 1|....| i|'"8 :::::::: .i.... .... .... . j 2 ....... . . .... 1| 10 1 ., &|.. 5 ........... II 4|....|, .. 2...., I I | 150| 25 .1 1 — I--- I 1| 801... | 40|... | 13 11 1| 3].. 92| 25 .. 1! 14 .. •I 6|. ... 31 4| 14 14.... 23.... 1.... ....... 1.... ■•I 1 . .| 101.... | 21 I 71 1....I 3 I 1 I I Totals |620y2|1644|651| 64|112| 35| 30| 123| 60| 62| 8| 15| 147| 2| 6 • 1 State. 2 General. 46 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention In conclusion I wish to thank you for your courteous co-operation and encouragement. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. John L. Bridgers, State Historian. This was accepted with thanks. Mrs. Strayhorn, Director of Children's Chapters, read her report as follows : REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S WORK Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: For the second time it is my pleasure and privilege to bring you love and greetings from the Children of the Confederacy, and to tell you something of the work accomplished by them. We bring you the names of eight new Chapters: The Charles F. Fisher Chapter, Salisbury; the Frances Hancock Chapter, Morehead City; the Eva Campbell Davis Chapter, Weldon; the Jacob A. Long Chapter, Graham ; the Belle Wilfong Chapter, New- ton; the Joseph Kinsey Chapter, LaGrange; the Anne Carter Lee Chapter, Beaufort, and the Col. S. B. Taylor Chapter, Jacksonville. This brings the number of registered Chapters to 42, and I regret to tell you there are still 19 unregistered. Appeal after appeal has been made, but they will not respond. We have registered 1,026 members this year, making our total membership 1,652; more than double what it was last year. Thirty-five (35) State, and 998 General Certificates have been issued; ri6 Historical Papers collected, and $3,002.00 given to the various causes. That the interest of the children in Historical work is being awakened, is shown in the fact that a number of splendid papers have been sent in on each of the five subjects for which prizes were offered. The donors of the prizes should feel that they have ac- complished much, and we hope their offer will be continued, for surely it is of greatest importance that we teach our boys and girls the traditions, the history and ideals of the Old South. I have striven hard to make this year a year worth while to the organization, and in closing wish to thank the Leaders, my co-workers, for the loyal support they have given me, for without their help I could have done nothing. All along the line the work has taken on new life. Excellent reports have been sent in, chil- dren are enthusiastic, Leaders, and even some of the Mother Presi- . dents, have caught the vision of what the C. ut ^. iiieans to the mother Organization, and we long to see the time when there wiu United Daughteis of the Confederacy 47 be a C. of C. Chapter in every town in North Carolina. Every- where the cry is for Leaders; plenty of good material, but no one to do the work. I beg of you, Daughters of the Confederacy, rally to the children's cause. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn, Director of Children's Work. Moved and carried that this be accepted by a rising- vote. The following reports were read by their Chairmen and accepted with appreciation by the Convention : REPORT OF THE PURCHASING AND ADVISORY COMMIT- TEE OF THE SOLDIERS' HOME Receipts To balance $ 83.50 To Clinton 10.00 To Asheville 5.00 To Burgaw 5.00 To Hickory 20.00 To Charlotte 5.00 To Wilmington from Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, in memory of her mother, Mrs. William Parsley 25.00 To Washington 11.00 To Hickory 5.00 To Asheville 10.00 To Trenton 5.00 To Chapel Hill 19.00 To Statesville 25.00 To Merry Hill 1.00 To Mooresville 10.00 To Kings Mountain 2.00 To Newton 1.00 To Marion 5.00 To Shelby 10.00 To Asheville 1.00 To Kinston 1.00 To China Grove 5.00 To Chapel Hill (by Dr. F. P. Venable) 10.00 To Gastonia (by Mrs. Bessie D. Wilson) 1.00 To Elizabeth City 5.00 To Hertford 1.00 48 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention To New Bern 25.00 To New Bern C. of C 4.25 To Brevard 1.00 To Scotland Neck 5.00 To Asheville 25.00 To Washington 5.00 To Morehead City C. of C 5.00 To Lumberton 5.00 To Albemarle 5.00 To Clinton 5.00 To Enfield 5.00 To'Faison 2.00 To Halifax 5.00 To High Point 10.00 To Lincolnton 1.00 To Newton 5.00 To Winston-Salem 25.00 To Smithfield 5.00 To Whiteville 5.00 To Fayetteville 25.00 To Lexington 25.00 Total $479.75 Amount Expended Hot water bottles $ 20.40 Typewriting report 1-00 One dozen sheets 18.00 One dozen sheets 22.75 One barrel apples and bananas 10.30 One box oranges 6.50 Twenty-six curtains for hospital S.00 Postcards for Mr. Wiggs 3.00 For J. E. B. Stuart room 48.41 Porch chairs 81.00 Flags 10.00 Screen doors and newspapers 31.80 Expenses to Chattanooga Reunion 65.00 Total amount expended $326.16 Total Receipts $479.75 Total Expended 326.16 Balance $153.59 United Daughters of the Confederacy 49 Boxes containing canned fruit, vegetables, jelly, preserves and other articles were received from the following chapters from Octo- ber 1, 1920, to October 1, 1921: Wilkesboro, Burgaw, Salisbury, Red Springs, Windsor, Wilmington (two boxes) Charlotte, Lexing- ton, Greensboro, Burlington, Jacksonville, Lenoir, Spray, Nash- ville, Tarboro, Scotland Neck, Edenton, Pollocksville, Goldsboro, Washington, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem, Thomasville (two boxes), Enfield. All gifts in cash should be sent to the State Treasurer and all boxes to the Soldiers' Home. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Henry M. London, Chairman. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SOLDIERS' HOME COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: It is with great pride and satisfaction that I come before you this year to report twelve months of strenuous and unfailingly successful work and to make my acknowledgement through you to the people of this State for their appreciative loyalty to high cour- age, patriotism and genuine love of liberty of their forefathers. From none have we asked in vain — from man, woman and child we have received the most cordial and appreciative co-operation and interest — and to the press, especially to the women who are doing newspaper work, we owe an immense debt of gratitude. Through their interest and ability and the splendid publicity they have given our work, we have been able to bring to all the people throughout the State a knowledge of the true condition and needs of the Soldiers' Home. If the Home seemed for a time to have drifted into the back waters of popular interest, it was simply because the people for years had had no means of becoming intelli- gently informed as to its needs and the machinery by which they might be supplied. Just before Christmas last year, Miss Nell Battle Lewis made with me a visit to the Home on a bleak and desolate, rainy day. Her story in the News and Observer, which we sent out to every Chapter in the State, brought in the very generous response that made a most happy Christmas possible. The General Assembly for 1921 met with its Legislators pretty well informed through their women folks as to the needs of the Home, as set forth in her article. No longer were they a matter of doubt or question; in black and white they had been put down for every man to vertify. With the opening of the General Assem- bly, began the campaign for the long sought and much needed 50 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention repairs at the Home. Year after year these needs have grown greater and year after year had the hope of obtaining all that we felt so urgent grown less. In January the State Department of Community Service made a picture of the presentation by Manly's Battery of the Crosses of Honor to the Veterans of the Home on General Lee's birthday, and Miss Susan Ideum, of the Raleigh Times, wrote for her paper an account of the making of the film, heading her story with an appeal to the General Assembly to send at once to the Home a quantity of huge umbrellas, if it were too poor to furnish it with a new roof. Convinced with the importance of immediate relief, the Assembly appointed a joint committee of five gentlemen to inspect the Home: Mr. Gallert, Mr. Matthews, of Mecklenburg. Mr. Cowles, and Mr. Connor, Chairman. Earlier in the session we appeared before a Commit- tee on Appropriation composed of members of both Houses, with Mr. Everett, of Rockingham, Chairman, and obtained through their interest an appropriation of $30,000.00 for remodeling and repairs; the Joint Committee sent to inspect the Home approved this appropriation and raised it to $35,000.00, but $30,000.00 is the amount finally obtained. General Carr, who had appeared with Col. Armistead Jones and myself before the Joint Commit- tee on Appropriations, and worked untiringly throughout the ses- sion in its behalf, later appointed from his Board of Directors, a Building Committee, to see that this money was wisely spent. This committee, composed of Mr. W. J. Andrews, Mr. Baxter Dur- ham, and myself, co-operating with Mr. H. A. Underwood, of the State Joint Building Committee, spent the money appropriated hi the following way: Carpenter work $ 8,500.00 Roofing and sheet metal work 5,116.00 Heating plant 7,600.00 Painting all buildings, exterior and interior 4,470.00 Plumbing 798.00 Ranges 667.00 Flooring, Hospital Building 1,734.00 Approximate total expenditures to date $28,885.00 Note that the item of screens has been omitted. In the total cost the item of screens for all buildings is included. To the wives of the members of the Appropriation Committee we owe great gratitude for their efforts on behalf of the appro- priation and the great interest they showed in the Home during their stay in Raleigh. Through their interest, several additional rooms in the Cottages were adopted, and renewed interest aroused United Daughters of the Confederacy 51 in various Chapters in the rooms that bore their names. All of these rooms, awaiting now only their complete repair, for their new furniture. For, as Mrs. T. W. Bost, of the Greensboro News, has recently told you in her article, at the Soldiers' Home "floors have been laid in the Building, the walls are in the process of being repainted, the buildings have all had new roofs put on them, new bath rooms, lavatories and showers have been added, the large central heating plant, with a circulating system of hot water all over the buildings, is being improved in various ways, a beautiful gas range has been installed in the kitchen and a huge coffee percolator makes possible the old soldiers to have their coffee three times a day, if they so desire. The long tables in the dining room have been cut in short lengths, five barrels of new china have been purchased, large skylights have been opened up, brightening the hitherto poorly lighted dining hall and kitchen and bringing added ventilation to the Hospital." As soon as the army of carpenters and plumbers have moved out, the old rooms in the dormitory and the new ones in the Cot- tages will be ready for the furnishings promised them by the various Chapters. Duties have so grown with the days and activities have so overlapped each other in our work, that it is with difficulty that we bring within the length of your interest any but the most meagre account of any one line of activity. An increase of $15,000.00 for support and maintenance of the Home, bringing it up to $60,000.00 annually, $30,000.00 for repairs and changes, and $1,000,000.00 annually for pensions, is a record of achievement to bring pride to any State Division, and a record not to be written without the most unflagging and courageous work. Work for the increased appropriation for maintenance and repairs began early in the session, and had every indication of meeting with a successful termination, but the fight for an increase of $850,000.00 in pensions began early in the session and swung through five weeks of ceaseless fighting, day and night, sometimes in the face of apparently inevitable defeat. Day by day from all over the State letters poured in from Confederate sol- diers who had lived through the fire of battle, to battle again for a State in the bitter days of Reconstruction and who now urged that in the days of her prosperity she should not forget her less fortunate comrade in his want; and, day by day, under the in- domnitable leadership of Mrs. Henry A. London, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, the fight for the increase of pensions looked defeat in the face, and gathering up its forces, began to fight again, arriving in the end, through the loyalty of its friends, 52 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention the untiring devotion of Mr. Gallert. and the brilliant parliamen- tary tactics of Mr. Walter Murphy, its leader in the last fight in the House, to the triumphant attainment of One Million Dollars annually to be spent in pensions — still a most inadequate interest on a great debt of honor. Following close on the pension victory, inquiries as to the amount of pensions paid veterans of each class began to come in. Many men who were at the Home felt that with the increase of pensions, they would be able to return to their homes and spend their last days with families, and were anxious to obtain infor- mation as to the red tape necessary to make the change. And with the news that the Home was being made more comfortable and better able to care for the ailing and the sick, many who had felt that they were a care and drain on their families, began to make application for admittance to the Hospital. Through our hands has passed twenty applications for admittance to the Home, six of these from the friends of men who, knowing that they were sick and feeble, desired their admittance directly to the Hospital. We have now in the Hospital three most excellent nurses and have made during the last six months a most satis- factory record, in spite of the fact that owing to the inconvenience of repairs, many of the older and more feeble men were sent to the Hospital, we had during two months in the summer no deaths at all, and forty men in the wards. In the month just past, we have had no deaths with 36 men living in the Hospital of the average age of 78. All summer we have met and co-operated with the Building Committee in its work of reconstruction, a big job which has demanded the fullest attention. Throughout the year, we have had the fullest and most inspiring co-operation from Mrs. Henry M. London, of the Soldiers' Home Purchasing Committee, in pur- chasing and placing furnishings for the rooms adopted by the different Chapters. In this line of work, we have met with great encouragement. The following Chapters have sent splendid dona- tions, all furnishing their rooms with chairs, quilts, rugs, blankets, and sending a liberal supply of linen and other comforts as desired: Guilford County, A. M. Scales Chapter; J .J. Davis Chapter, the J. E. B. Stuart, Gastonia; Perquimans, Scotland Neck, two pack- ages of linen; Bells' Battery, Cleveland Guards, two packages linen; Fannie Patton, three packages of linen; the General George B. Anderson Chapter, furnishing chairs for the Orange County Memorial Room, for the general benefit of all the soldiers, Cas- well County. The High Point, Chalmers Glenn, and Mrs. W. A. Everett, and Gastonia, all adopting memorial rooms. The follow- United Daughters of the Confederacy ing Chapters replied to our hurried and urgent Christmas appeal with gifts of cake and fruit and money: Frank Byrd, Caswell County, Albemarle, J. J. Davis, Jacksonville, Spring Hope, A. M. Scales, John W. Durham, Southern Stars, Asheville, Thomas Ruf- fin, Gastonia, Emiline Piggott, Roanoke Minutemen, Junius Dan- iels, Bell's Battery, Dodson-Ramseur, Julian S. Carr, J. E. B. Stuart, Perquimans, Trenton, Faison-Hicks, Graham County, Fort Macon, Nash Chapter, Merry Hill, box of canned food; A. M. Scales, sweets; Asheville, barrel of apples; Burgaw Children's Chapter, Frank M. Parker, Ransome-Sherrill, Robert F. Hoke (April), cake; Confederate Grays, canned goods; Red Springs, cakes; Zeb Vance Boy Chapter of Gastonia, cigars and tobacco, and socks and tobacco later; Zeb Vance Chapter of Lenoir, fruit; Fort Macon, blanket. In the Children's Chapter, the Zeb Vance Boys Chapter of Gas- tonia, the Eva Davis of Weldon, and Manly's Battery of Raleigh, have helped liberally and shown much interest in the work, while the R. F. Hoke Chapter of Salisbury has set a record of care for the eight men in the Salisbury Cottage that every Chapter in the State might do well to emulate. We spent at Christmas season, $97.00 for Christmas cheer, in fruit, candy, graphophone records, chairs, and rugs. Later, spent $12.50 for Hospital expenses for a veteran and $10.00 in the service of a blind veteran. Later in the year, co-operating with Mrs. London, $31.00 for a screen door, and the 785 newspapers that we sent out in our publicity work, and $81.00 worth of chairs for the porches and yards. For the Hospital we have bought $25.00 worth of fruit and ice cream at various times. With the Spring came Memorial Day, and we co-operated then with Mrs. London in the decoration of automobiles and flags for the graves, $10.00. Later, at the Durham Convention, we again co-operated in the decoration of machines. More recently we have asked of Mrs. London's fund, $65.00 towards the fare of the eighteen veterans who attended the Reunion from the Home. To further this work, we wrote the U. D. C. Chapters and County Commissioners of each county with a veteran at the home, who wished to go, and met with most encouraging response, sending the astounding number of eighteen (18). Up to twelve o'clock Saturday before the reunion special left Raleigh, applications for tickets and identification blanks were coming in, and thanks to the generosity of the following Chapters, no one was disappointed. The balance of the $228.00 in tickets, berths, and lunch money expenses being borne by the Graham, Chicora, Brierfield, Kings Mountain, Manly's Battery, Johnston Pettigrew, Dodson Ramseur and Robert H. Rickes Chapters, and 54 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention also by various personal contributions which were sent in to meet this need at the last moment. The success which attended this last undertaking-, while it unex- pectedly usurped much of the time we had intended to devote to the account of this year's work, has, with the many personal dona- tions contributed, given us much encouragement, as it records the estimation in which the people of North Carolina hold the work we are endeavoring to carry on and it rounds out a year of un- precedented success with a most happy note, emphasizing the widening interest and renewing assurance of the eternal life of the essential cause for which our fathers fought. Received Christmas and Reunion $309.50 Volunteer contribution 47.25 Brought forward 58.00 $414.75 Spent Christmas $134.50 Reunion . 228.00 $362.50 Balance 52.25 Respectfully submitted, Martha Haywood, Chairman. This was received with a rising vote of thanks. REPORT OF CONFEDERATE WOMEN'S HOME Madam President and Daughters: It is with great pleasure that I bring you my annual report for you have wrought well, and at all times have been thoughtful and considerate of the needs of those less fortunate, and this year is no exception. Eager to be of service, a number of chapters have adopted a lady in the Home as their special charge, write to her, send little remembrances and take a personal interest in her. That means much to those deprived of loved ones. Our family continues to grow very feeble, and requires more at- tention. At present we have many helpless ones, and two have recently passed away: Mrs. Hebner of Kings Mountain, and Mrs. Vick of Edgecombe County. We have a colored nurse employed regularly and her services are invaluable. Miss Williams, Assist- ant Superintendent, has to give her time also to the care of the feeble and sick. We have in the home at present thirty, and more applications on United Daughters of the Confederacy 55 file for admittance than we have had in the history of the Home. We are greatly in need of a downstairs annex, both on account of those that are too feeble to go upstairs, and for the conveni- ence of the sick. We are to have one of the porches adjoining the infirmary enclosed as an emergency relief until we can get the State to add an annex. And let me ask the Daughters to see those who will represent your county in the next General Assembly and urge them to vote for an appropriation to add a much needed annex to the Confederate Women's Home. As you are aware, this home is not only for the present, but is to be perpetuated for the homeless U. D. C. We are deeply grateful to the Chapters for the elegant and generous boxes that have been received during the year. These boxes are invaluable. The checks that are sent at Christmas from the Capters to add to the joy of the season, if they are not needed at just that time, I keep them, and all during the year extra treats are given the ladies in name of the donor. I would suggest a subscription to some of the monthly magazines as a Christmas gift from a number of the Chapters. The President of the J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, Fayetteville, ap- points monthly a visiting committee from the Chapter to carry cheer to the ladies of the Home, which have proven a great pleasure to the shut-in. They have a program and serve refreshments. Am delighted to report that arrangements have been made for the city water to be extended to the Home, giving an additional water supply. I wish to thank our President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, for her visit to the Home, her interest and co-operation. And Mrs. Fisher for her efforts to enthuse the Chapters to render greater service. I have answered letters innumerable from the simplest to those of an attorney. Thanking the Chapters and individuals in behalf of the ladies at the Home. As your Chairman I wish to thank you again for your loyal co-operation and support. Disbursements Step ladder, $3.65; Miss Watters (Mrs. Sprunt, check), $25.00; clock, $3.75; Mrs. Long, check (error), $10.00; double bed, mat- tress springs, $58.80; shades, $2.50; serving table, $45.00; Miss Watters (Yanceyville Chapter), $5.00; Miss Watters (Cleveland Guards), $10.00; Miss Watters (treat, Durham), $10.00; Miss Watters (meat), $10.00; additional nurse, $15.00; electric fan, $21.00; 6 rocking chairs (Gastonia), $34.20; cots and mattress, $22.00; sheets and towels, $14.98; barrel apples, $10.50; postage, 56 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention $8.00; dishes, $45.35; long distance and express, $10.34; milk, $29.10; rubber sheets, $27.00; total, $421.00. List of Contributions and Valuable Boxes Sent Direct to the Confederate Women's Home Yanceyville, $5.00; Concord, $2.00; Trenton, $5.00; Durham, $10.00; Shelby, $10.00; F. Bennett C. of C. (linen), $10.00; Anni- son Chapter (linen), $5.00; Statesville Chapter C. of C, $1.00; Manly Battery C. of C, $5.00; Graham Chapter, $10.00; Gastonia C. of C, 1 box; Burlington, 3 boxes; Kings Mountain, 2 boxes; Mt. Airy, 1 box; New Bern C. of C, 1 box; Morehead City, 2 boxes; Graham, 1 box; Mooresville, 1 box; Rocky Mount, 3 boxes, valued $35.00; Burgaw, 2 boxes; Yanceyville, 1 box; Winston- Salem C. of C, 4 boxes; Smithfield, 1 box; Miss Jones' S. S. Class, Baptist, 1 box; Spring Hope, 1 box; Y. W. A., Baptist Church, 1 box; Roxboro, 1 box; Jacksonville, box; Enfield, 1 box; Middle- sex, 1 box; Halifax, 1 box; Mr. Dixon, ice cream two occasions; Thomasville, 1 box; Mayesville, 1 box; Nashville, 1 box; Marion, 2 boxes; Fanny Patton, Asheville, 1 box; Sylva, 1 box; Mrs. Holt, Rocky Mount, 1 box; Scotland Neck, 1 box; Mrs. Bridgers, Wil- mington, 1 box; Hendersonville, 1 box; Waynesville Chapter, 1 box; Mooresville, 1 box; St. Pauls, 1 box; Pollocksville, 1 box; Durham, 1 box; Shelby, 1 box; Charlotte, Stonewall Jackson Chapter, 1 box; Mrs. Welch, Wilmington, 1 box; Shelby, 1 box; Durham, 1 box; Robert E. Lee, Asheville, 1 box; Gastonia, 2 valuable boxes, valued $53.00; Lenoir, 1 box; High Point, 1 box; Beaufort, 2 boxes; Miss Miller, Waynesville; Greenville, 1 box; Greensboro, 1 box; Monroe, 1 box; Snow Hill, 1 box; Salisbury, 2 valuable boxes, val- ued $125.00; Lumberton, 1 box; Louisburg, 1 box; Windsor, 1 box; Red Springs, 1 box; Wilmington, 2 boxes; Charlotte C. of C, 2 boxes; Albemarle, 2 boxes, valued $30.00; Asheville C. of C, 2 boxes; Oriental, 1 box; Lincolnton, 1 box; Mr. Upton, fruit; Mr. Hunter Smith; Mr. Brothers, 1 box; Dunn, 1 box; Leaksville, 1 box; Christian Endeavor, Presbyterian Church, 1 box; Fayetteville, 1 box; Graham, 1 box; Wilson, 1 box; Clinton, 2 boxes; Golds- boroj 1 box; Tarboro, 1 box; Wilkesboro, 1 box; Weldon, 1 box; Mrs. Sprunt, Wilmington; Wilmington, $11.75; Rocky Mount C. of C, 60 Victrola records; Mrs. J. T. Walters, Asheville, 1 box; Mt. Olive C. of C, 1 box. Financial Report Rocky Mount, $3.00, candy; Wilmington, $25.00, Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, in memory of Mrs. Parsley; Washington, $10.00; Mur- freesboro, $4.00; Asheville, $10.00; Clinton, $40.00; Warrenton, $16.50; Trenton, $5.00; Chapel Hill, $10.00; Stateville, $25.00; Mooresville, $10.00; Shelby, $10.00; Hillsboro, $10.00; Hertford, United Daughters of the Confederacy 57 $1.00; New Bern, $25.00; New Bern, $4.00; Smithfield, $45.00; Brevard, $1.00; Brevard, $1.00; Scotland Neck, $5.00; Rocky Mount, 2.50; Asheville, $25.00; Washington, $5.00; Morehead City, $5.00; High Point, High Point Chapter, $10.00; Whiteville, Halifax, Halifax Chapter, $5.00; Enfield, F. M. Parker Chapter, Halifax, Halifax hapter, $5.00; Enfield, F. M. Parker Chapter, $5.00; Faison, Faison-Hicks Chapter, $5.00; Asheboro, Randolph Chapter, $10.00; Newton, Ransom-Sherrill Chapter, $5.00; Win- ston-Salem, Jas B. Gordon Chapter, Jas. B. Gordon Memorial Room, $25.00; Tarboro, Wm. D. Pender Chapter, $10.00. Receipts Balance from October, 1920 $ 323.13 Received from State Treasurer during year $ 435.24 Received direct from Chapters 63.00 Return of money advanced last year (Miss Henderson) 165.00 663.24 $ 986.37 Total disbursements for year 421.17 Balance on hand October, 1921 $ 565.20 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Chairman Purchasing Committee and Advisory Board Confederate Women's Home. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN CONFEDERATE WOMEN'S HOME COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters : It is my pleasure to present an account of my stewardship as Chairman of the Committee for the Confederate Women's Home. There are now twenty-six inmates in the Home, many of whom are very feeble. Two are patients in the infirmary, one of these having been in the infirmary since last March, and the other, since the first of August, and both being helpless. The water system is the greatest problem at the Home. The building contains a system of pipes but is dependent upon a wind- mill for the water, and when this windmill fails, it is necessary to hitch up a wagon and haul water in barrels from a stream. For as long as two days at a time, the Home has been without water and has had to resort to this primitive method of secur- ing it. The January legislature of North Carolina granted an annual 58 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention appropriation of $10,000 for the maintenance of the Home. But Colonel Rose advises me that none of this can be used for install- ing city water in the Home, this appropriation being made for actual maintenance only. I recommend that this convention make some plan to connect the Home with the water main of the city of Fayetteville. The Chapters of the state have responded to my appeals this year with generous cash contributions and splendid donations of boxes of provisions of various kinds as well as boxes of dry goods. At this time sheets and pillow cases, bolts of gingham and un- bleached domestic are needed. Boxes of eatables are always wel- comed. I urge the Chapters to remember the old ladies at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Chairman of Committee for Confederate Woman's Home. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND PENSIONS Madam President, Ladies: In 1919 I was Chairman of the Committee to ask the Legisla- ture for increased pensions for the Confederate Veterans of North Carolina. It was increased at that session $150,000 — from $500,- 000 to $650,000 annually. In January, 1921, our State President, Mrs. Wilson, appointed me Chairman of the Pension Committee. I closed my home and went to Raleigh to be "right on the job." My Committee were Mesdames M. O. Winstead, C. F. Harvey, J. D. Thrash, B. H. Griffin, Walter Woodard, R. L. Justice, Max Gardner, Hunter Smith, W. B. Pruitt, R. L. Ryburn and Misses Katherine Robin- son and Daisy Denson and also the wives of the members of the General Assembly who were in Raleigh at that time, viz: Mes- dames Cooper, Grier, Mendenhall, Varser, Townsend, Everett, Long, Brassfield, Gosney, Walker, Sams and Wright. The Central Committee, who worked with me day and night for two months, were Mrs. Henry M. London, Miss Martha Haywood, Mrs. T. W. Bickett and Mrs. James H. Cordon. State Auditor Baxter Durham compiled for me the following statistics showing soldiers on pension list 1919-1920: First Class (25), totally blind or totally paralyzed, $110 a year; $9.16 2-3 per month. Second Class (97), partially diasabled, $100 a year; $8.33 1-3 per month. Third Class (179), lost an arm or leg, $80 a year; $6.66 2-3 United Daughters of the Confederacy 59 per month. Fourth Class (5,031), $70 a year; $5.66 2-3 per month. Widows (31), totally blind, $110 a year; $9.16 2-3 per month. Widows, Fourth Class (4,733), $70 a year; $5.66 2-3 per month. Totally blind and totally paralyzed (from General Fund), $180 a year; $15 a month. Total number of pensioners, 10,096. We asked that the above pensions be doubled. The Budget Commission did not recommend any increase, so it was uphill work, necessarily, to get a cent of increase. We went before the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House on Appropriations, and also before the Committee on Finance with our plea for increased pensions. We sent every member of the General Assembly a statement showing what each pensioner was getting and also what other States were giving to their infirm Veterans. It showed that North Carolina was next to the lowest in scale. Be assured that we laid stress on the disgrace of it ; when North Carolina had sent more men to the war than any other State. Every legislator was appealed to personally, — and the doubtful ones repeatedly. We had a splendid cause, and our propaganda was carried out perfectly, the Raleigh papers assisting us. Many Chapters sent letters and telegrams to their Senators and Repre- sentatives. The Winnie Davis Chapter sent 25 letters and $12 worth of telegrams. Senator Gallert introduced the first bill for "Increased Pensions" and persistently kept the subject of in- creased pensions before the Senate. He was ably assisted by Senators Sams, Mendenhall, Elmer Long, McKinne, Irwin. Lam- beth, Dunlap, Winborne, Cameron, W. H. S. Burgwyn, Walker, Hartsell, Carpenter and others. The bill passed the Senate to increase the pensions from $650,000 to $1,000,000 — a net increase of $350,000 annually. The House, however, by a vote of 52 to 41, reduced the amount from $1,000,000 to $750,000. The next day the vote was reconsidered, upon a motion made by Matthews of Meck- lenburg. The fight in the House was led and championed by Hon. Walter Murphy, of Salisbury, and it was largely through his influ- ence that the appropriation of $1,000,000 was reinstated in the bill which then passed the House by the narrow majority of one vote. He was ably assisted by R. O. Everett, Bowie, Cowles, Cox, Neal, McBee, Townsend, Lawrence, Grant, Clements, Young and others. And we won the fight! It was a great victory getting an increase of $350,000 for our needy Veterans. Madam President, we worked persistently and consistently on this for two months, and we owe much to the legislators who helped win the fight for "Increased Pensions." 60 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention Upon request, the State Auditor writes us that the increase in pensions will be paid on December 15th. The minimum amount, that is the Fourth Class soldiers and widows, will be $100 a year, payable semi-annually, in December and June. The Third Class is $120.00; the Second, $135.00, and the First Class, $150.00. The Special Class is paid $180.00 a year, payable $15.00 a month. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Henry A. London, Chairman of Pension Committee. Mrs. London was given a rising vote of appreciation, Miss Haywood and the President paying tribute to her earnest and untiring work in this Committee. REPORT OF NURSES' FUND, WOMAN'S HOME Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: I bring to you the closing report of the Nurse's Fund. As you know this fund was only an emergency — created to meet the needs at the Confederate Woman's Home, until an extra appro- priation was made by the legislature. This fund has been a great blessing in the home. Miss Watters Superintendent, has written me from time to time that she did not know what they would have done without it. Your splendid gen- erosity has been very much appreciated by all in the home. Following is financial report for the year: 1920 Oct. Cash on hand $ 770.00 Oct. Paid $ 60.00 Nov. Paid 60.00 Dec. Paid 60.00 1921 Jan. Paid 60.00 Feb. Paid 60.00 Mar. Paid 60.00 Apr. Paid 60.00 May Paid 60.00 June Paid 60.00 July Paid 60.00 Aug. Paid 60.00 Sept. Paid 60.00 Oct. Paid 50.00 $ 770.00 $ 770.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 61 Oct. Paid 57.00 57.00 Total amount received $1,378.14 Total amount paid out 1,378.14 Receipts for the Nurse's Fund for 1921 Burgaw, Pender County Chapter $ 5.00 Enfield, F. M. Parker Chapter 1.00 Halifax, Halifax Chapter 4.00 Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain Chapter 5.00 Lincolnton, Southern Stars Chapter 1.00 Statesville, Statesville Chapter 1.00 Rocky Mount, Bethel Heroes Chapter 15.00 Tarboro, Wm. Dorsey Pender Chapter 25.00 Total receipts $57.00 Check attached 57.00 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Chairman. Mrs. Frank L. Wilson then gave the following report as Chairman of the Text Book Committee: REPORT OF THE TEXT BOOK COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters of the United Confederacy: Since last November, acting on the suggestion from State and General Conventions, a campaign against Muzzy's History in par- ticular and all unfair histories in general, has been waged through the mediums of U. D. C. District Directors, Chapter Presidents, the United Confederate Veterans, the Sons of Veterans and the press. Letters were written to each District Director asking their co- operation in distributing Miss Mildred Rutherford's book, "Truths of History," as the first step toward refuting unfair statements, in regard to the history of the South, found in many of the text books used. More than a hundred copies of this book and an equal number of Miss Rutherford's Measuring Rods, have been distrib- uted throughout our State. Complimentary copies were sent to each member of the Board of Education and State Text Book Committee. A letter has been sent to each Chapter President, asking that they write a protest, against unfair histories, to each member of the State Board of Education and each member of the State Text Book Committee — names and addresses of these were en- 62 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention closed with the request, the Chairman of this Committee, having previously written each of these educational officials, the Gov- ernor included, asking for the elimination of Muzzy's and other unfair histories from our schools. Protests were sent to 55 high school superintendents, who were reported to be using Muzzys History. Some of these have replied, saying the book has been taken from their class rooms. Muzzy's History has been read by each member of this Commit- tee and a criticism written and used either in a form letter to the State Board of Education and the Text Book Committee or as a newspaper publication. Newspaper men have been asked to publish notes about Muzzy's History, publicity being desired to arouse public discussion of this and all unfair histories. The Raleigh News and Observer, Raleigh Times, Asheville Citizen, Monroe Journal, Gastonia Gazette, States- ville Landmark, Charlotte Observer and others have published comments on this subject, all of which was appreciated by this Committee. Gen. J. S. Carr, who represents the Rutherford Committee from the General Confederate Veterans, has united his work with ours, and has written many letters and done much personal work in aiding our cause. At the request of the Chairman of this Committee, General Carr took resolutions for adoption to the Confederate Veterans' Re- union at Durham and represented our Committee before that Convention. The following are his resolutions and were adopted by that Convention on August 24th: Resolved: That in regard to school histories care should be taken to select only those books that tell accurately and truthfully the history of the people of North Carolina, it being much more important that the children who later are to constitute the people of the State should have correct information about their State and about their fathers than about other States and other peoples. Therefore, those histories that pass over North Carolina's actions as relatively unimportant are not suitable for North Carolina schools; while those that misrepresent North Carolina's actions are positively objectionable. Resolved: That in regard to the war of 1861-65, no history should be allowed in any North Carolina school that ignores the fact that North Carolina's action was determined by President Lincoln having called on the State to engage in war against the people of the States that had withdrawn from the Union; and no history should be taught that ignores the fact that the Federal Government acted on the view that the inhabitants of the Southern United Daughters of the Confederacy 63 States were insurrectionists or rebels; while on the other hand, the inhabitants of North Carolina, devoted to the Constitution and form of Government their fathers had assisted in framing, based their action on the claim of right as stated in the ordinance unani- mously adopted May 20th, 1861. General Metts expressed in letters and otherwise his apprecia- tion and encouragement of our Committee. Rev. Albert Sydney Johnston, D. D., of Charlotte, a representa- tive of the Rutherford Committee from the Sons of Veterans has united his efforts with hers and upon request of the Chairman of this Committee, letters of protest against unfair, and pleas for only the use of fair histories have been written by him to the Educational officials in our State. At our request, Mr. Jay Bivens, an attorney, has made a study and written a criticism of Muzzy's History for publication. One objectionable book, "Lincoln's Attitude Toward Slavery and Emancipation,' by Henry W. Wilbur, was eliminated from circu- lation from the State Library of Extension at our request. REPORT OF STATE DIRECTOR FOR JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Madam President and Daughters: Again as State Director from North Carolina for the Jefferson Davis Monument, I come to you with the following report: Do you realize what it means to have, year after year, an un- finished work standing as your tribute to the man that bore all, suffered all, for the South? Such is the Jefferson Davis Monument at Fairview, Ky. From time to time during the past year appeals have been sent to all Divisions pleading that first attention be given this work already too long delayed, that the few remaining Veterans may see it com- pleted. The last plan that certificates be sold for $1.00 each, was well worked out, easy and met with good response. North Carolina has done well, but the end is not yet. Daughters, put your shoulders to the wheel and let 1922 see by your efforts and those of your sister States, the veil fall from that magnificent monument that shall stand forever a symbol of your undying love and patriotism for the Confederacy's only President — Jefferson Davis. Now, let us all pull together and erect a monument that our sons and daughters for generations to come will always refer to with honor and pride. "All hail to the Chief of our Dixie land, 64 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention We will build a shaft that will forever stand, In memory of the South's grand old man — So, each and all, help if you can." Jefferson Davis Monument Receipts October 8, 1920, to October 6, 1921 Balance forwarded October 8, 1920 $ 20.00 Albemarle, Albemarle Chapter 22.25 Aulander, Aulander Chapter 3.75 Asheville, Asheville Chapter _ 14.25 Beaufort, Fort Macon Chapter 5.75 Brevard, Transylvania Chapter 2.50 Burgaw, Pender County Chapter 2.25 Burlington, Chas. B. Fisher Chapter 1.50 Clinton, Ashford-Sillers Chapter 5.00 Durham, Julian S. Carr Chapter 1.50 Elizabeth City, D. H. Hill Chapter 13.00 Enfield, Frank M. Parker Chapter 12.50 Fayetteville, J. E. B. Stuart Chapter 2.25 Gastonia, Gastonia Chapter 26.20 Goldsboro, Thomas Ruffin Chapter 1.25 Greenville, Geo. B. Singletary Chapter 14.00 Halifax, Halifax Chapter 6.75 Hertford, Perquimans Chapter 7.00 High Point, High Point Chapter, 1920 3.00 High Point, High Point Chapter, 1921 1.25 Kinston, A. M. Waddell Chapter 4.75 LaGrange, Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter 88.25 Leaksville-Spray, Chalmers Glenn Chapter — 15.50 Lexington, Robert E. Lee Chapter 22.00 Lincolnton, Southern Stars Chapter 10.00 Littleton, Roanoke Minute Men Chapter 1.00 Marion, McDowell Chapter 13.75 Merry Hill, Joseph B. Cherry Chapter 5.40 Morehead City, E. J. Pigott Chapter 4.50 Nashville, Robert Hicks Chapter 5.00 Newton, Ransom-Sherrill Chapter 5.75 North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Valley Guards 10.00 Oriental, Neuse Chapter 3.75 Rocky Mount, Bethel Heroes Chapter 12.25 Rocky Mount, Jr. Bethel Heroes Chapter 2.50 Raleigh, Johnston Pettigrew Chapter 2.50 Shelby, Cleveland Guards Chapter 26.00 Smithfield, Holt-Sanders Chapter 1.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 65 Spring Hope, John W. Bryant Chapter 5.00 Statesville, Statesville Chapter 1.00 St. Pauls, Highland Boys Chapter 3.50 Sylva, B. H. Cathey Chapter 8.75 Tarboro, Mrs. J. Daniel Thrash 13.50 Tarboro, Lewis F. Wyatt Camp of Veterans 5.00 Weldon, Junius Daniel Chapter 5.00 Weldon, Eva Davis C. of C 5.00 Whiteville, Jefferson Davis Chapter 5.00 Wilson, John W. Dunham Chapter 5.00 Wilson, Junior Confederates C. of C 5.00 Windsor, Frank M. Byrd Chapter 17.00 Winston-Salem, Jas. B. Gordon Chapter 10.00 $ 468.60 Souvenir Receipts Lincolnton, Mrs. Reinhart $ 5.00 Wilson, Mrs. 15.00 Marion, Mrs. Pless 17.00 Enfield, Miss K. Riddick 10.00 Nashville 5.00 Rocky Mount, Mrs. R. P. Holt 4.00 Tarboro, Mrs. Ada Bass 10.00 66.00 Totals to date $ 554.60 Middlesex $ 3.00 Rocky Mount 14.00 Mrs. Wallace 130.00 Mrs. Townsend 50.00 Miss Smith 50.00 Faithfully, Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Chairman Monument to Jefferson Davis at His Birthplace in Kentucky, State Director for North Carolina. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MONTROSE FREE BED FUND Madam President and Friends: In the days gone by women rather prided themselves on their ignorance of business affairs, all these were left to their men folks, but the time has come when we women are interested in business and in investing our money where it will bring the largest returns, and we are all looking for good investments. Two years 66 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention ago you decided to start a fund to support a free bed at the State Sanatorium for Tuberculosis. We believe that this has proven itself to be one of the best investments our Division has ever made, and when we say this, we do not in the least disparage other invest- ments in all the other splendid causes so dear to the hearts of every loyal Daughter of the Confederacy. Two young girls have received the benefit of this fund, and have recovered sufficiently to be sent home. We cannot estimate the results of giving these girls a new lease on life for we have probably not only saved their lives, but have protected their brothers and sisters from this dread dis- ease. Both girls came from large families. Not long ago I received a most pitiful letter from a young man in one of our Western North Carolina towns, saying he had tuber- culosis but had been able to keep at work during the illness and death of his wife who had tuberculosis, but that now, his doctor said he must go to bed, and he went on to say, " have no bed to go to, no folks and no money." He had heard of this fund and wanted to know if we could send him to Sanatorium for treat- ment. Dr. McBrayer says he has hundreds on his waiting list, and many times we have returned thanks for your generosity in supporting this free bed so liberally. Again we appeal to you to help in this good work of building living monuments. Receipts for the Free Bed at Sanatorium, October 8, 1920, to October 3, 1921 Balance on hand October 8, 1920 $ 508.04 1921 Asheboro, Randolph Chapter $ 10.00 Asheville, Asheville Chapter 10.00 Beaufort, Fort Macon Chapter 10.00 Burgaw, Pender County Chapter 11.40 Brevard, Transylvania Chapter 5.00 Burlington, Chas. B. Fisher Chapter 5.00 China Grove, China Grove Chapter 5.00 Durham, Julian S. Carr Chapter 5.00 Elizabeth City, D. H. Hill Chapter 5.00 Enfield, Frank M. Parker Chapter 1.00 Fayetteville, J. E. B. Stuart Chapter 15.00 Graham, Graham Chapter 5.00 Greensboro, Guilford Chapter 25.00 Gastonia, Gastonia Chapter 50.00 Hertford, Perquimans Chapter 5.00 Halifax, Halifax Chapter 1.00 Hickory, A. A. Shuford Chapter 10.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 67 High Point, High Point Chapter 5.00 Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain Chapter 9.52 Kinston, A. M. Waddell Chapter 10.00 Lenoir, Zebulon B. Vance Chapter 15.00 Littleton, Roanoke Minute Men Chapter 2.00 Louisburg, J. J. Davis Chapter 10.00 Lincolnton, Southern Stars Chapter 1.00 Lumberton, Robeson County Chapter 5.00 Middlesex, Nash Chapter 3.00 Morehead City, E. J. Pigott Chapter 10.00 Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy Chapter 5.00 New Bern, New Bern Chapter 5.00 Newton, Ransom-Sherrill Chapter 10.00 North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Valley Guards 16.00 Oriental, Neuse Chapter 5.00 Pittsboro, Winnie Davis Chapter 1.00 $ 425.92 Total disbursements, $500.53; balance on Treasurer's books, $377.07. Cordially yours, Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NORTH CAROLINA ROOM IN RICHMOND MUSEUM Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy. I am most happy to be again with you to deliver my report in person. Many of the Chapters have continued their loyal support to the North Carolina Room in the Confederate Museum at Richmond, Virginia. The following have contributed: Asheville Chapter, Fanny Pat- ton Chapter; Clinton, Ashford-Sellers Chapter; Enfield, Frank M. Parker Chapter; Fayetteville, J. E. B. Stuart Chapter; Goldsboro, Thomas Ruff in Chapter; Halifax, Halifax Chapter; Hertford, Per- quimans Chapter; New Bern, New Bern Chapter; North Wilkes- boro, Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter; Shelby, Cleveland Guards Chapter; Washington, Pamlico Chapter; Winston-Salem, James B. Gordon Chapter; total, $32.50. I have written a number of letters, among them several to mem- bers of the Legislature asking them to continue their appropria- tion of $100.00 per year to this cause. I received most cordial replies, telling me they would strongly urge a continuance of it. 68 Minutes of the Twenty- fifth Annual Convention Thanking you for your untiring loyalty and support in this sacred work. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Latta C. Johnston, Regent. October, 1921. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR NORTH CAROLINA 1921 ENDOWMENT January 15, 1921, Amount $3,756.50 Interest, $150.26 (one-half) 75.00 From Mrs. Johnston 32.50 Endowment to date $3,864.00 For running expenses on hand for room, $20.14. One-half of the interest is given to the Museum for running expenses. The other half $75.00 is added to the Endowment Fund as you see in above statement. Mrs. Little sent Miss Anderson $16.00 to be added to th* general endowment of the Museum, which she made at a Jefferson Davis Birthday Party given by her Chapter for this purpose. Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, Vice-Regent. THE PEACE PRIZE ESSAY REPORT Only two essays were sent in for this contest. One other was sent later in the summer, but will have to be considered next year. With the help of Mrs. J. J. Yates, the Historian of the Asheville Chapter, I passed on the two, and we decided the essay marked "Burgaw" had merit. It was sent on to the General Chairman of the Peace Prize Essay. Mrs. Eugene B. Glenn, Chairman. REPORT OF JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY COMMITTEE This Committee has been given no work by the Central Jefferson Davis Highway Committee. I suppose the work is not yet in shape for active co-operation from State Committees. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Henderson, Chairman. Mrs. Edgar Cheek, Director of Music, gave a verbal report, requesting members to send to her copies of suit- able songs to be included in the book now being compiled. Mrs. Cheek stated that she wanted not only songs sung during the War, but ante-bellum songs, favorite songs of generals, etc. The following reports were read by the Recording Sec- United Daughters of the Confederacy 69 retary in the absence of their Chairmen. These were duly accepted. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF STATIONERY Owing to the efficiency of the printer and kind consideration of the Daughters, my work for the year has been very pleasant. The Division Officers have been furnished with the necessary stationery. Orders from the Chapter have been promptly filled and the printing for this convention sent out as requested. Respectfully submitted, Lowry Shuford, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON "STARS AND BARS" MEMORIAL Madam President and Daughters: I regret so much not being with you at this meeting. I have not heard from all Chapters, but think I shall have to ask that our Committee be retained and our report continued, as I am trying to get a scholarship as well as a tablet in memory of Owen Randolph Smith, the designer of the "Stars and Bars" of the Confederacy. Cordially yours, (Mrs. Thos. W.) Fannie Y. Bickett. REPORT OF THE REBECCA WINBORNE MARKER COM- MITTEE Madam President and Daughters: We, the Committee for the Rebecca Winborne Marker, beg to submit the following report: At the Convention in New Bern a year ago, we found that we only had in the Treasury about half enough funds to pay for a marker, such as we felt worthy of the cause we had undertaken. We asked for more pledges at that Convention for this work, but not enough was given to justify buying the marker. On February 10, 1921, we sent, to all Chapters who had not contributed to this fund, and to those Chapters who had not re- deemed their pledges, a circular letter asking them to fulfill their duty, that the Committee might complete this work by April 1st. This letter was given a hearty response and by the first of April we had sufficient funds in the Treasury to have the marker placed at the grave of her who made the first Confederate Flag. When the District Meeting was held in Wilson on the 29th of April, on the afternoon of that day, the marker was unveiled. The cere- 70 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention mony was simple but beautiful. The Children's Chapter marched around and strew flowers on the grave. The grandchildren of Mrs. Winborne unveiling the marker which was draped in a Con- federate Flag loaned for the occasion by Miss Jessica Smith, who was the daughter of Maj. Owen Randolph Smith, who was the designer of the Flag Mrs. Winborne had made. The occasion was honored by the presence of the State President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, who received this marker from the Chair- man of the Commitee for the North Carolina Division, U. D. C, and in turn committed it to the care and keeping of the John W. Dunham Chapter of Wilson. The President of that Chapter gra- ciously received it. The Chairman of this Committee feels that special thanks are due Mrs. Walter F. Woodard for her untiring zeal in this work, and for her good business ability in getting such a splendid value for the money invested. We are sorry not to present a photograph of this beautiful marker with this report, but did not think of it in time to have one made. However, we are sure the Wilson Chapter will be glad for you all to visit the marker at your convenience, and we are sure you will not only be pleased, but proud of the privilege of taking a part in this work. All bills connected with this work have been paid, and there is a balance in the Treasury from this fund. We thank you all for your loyal support. Respectfully, Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, Chairman Rebecca Winborne Marker Committee. REPORT FOR BODLIFAN LIBRARY, OXFORD, ENGLAND Madam President and Daughters : I am sorry that I am not well enough to attend the Convention. I have been corresponding with Miss Hanna in regard to secur- ing the Library of Southern Literature. She has a friend in Atlanta whom she thinks may either donate it or give a part of it. As yet I have not heard from her, so have not sent out any letters, but hope to hear in time to get out a letter to be sent to the Chapters before the meeting in November. Please make some statement explaining this situation to the Convention. All the Chapters will be called upon to donate to this cause. I hope to make some kind of a report before the Minutes go to press, and if so I will send it to Mrs. Anderson. Miss Hanna says that she has a copy of the Library of Southern Literature, but that it is very hard to get. I am sending a list of other books that she would like to have. United Daughters of the Confederacy 71 She says that any of these or similar literature might he of value to our collection. She would like a good History of North Carolina. List of Books The South in the Making of the Nation, published by the U. D. C. Memoirs of President Davis, by his wife. Memoirs of Thomas J. Jackson, by his widow. Recollections of Alexander Stephens, by Myrtle Lockett Avary. A Southern Girl in Dixie, by Myrtle Lockett Avary. Rise and Fall of the Confederacy, by Jefferson Davis. Poems of Father Ryan. Poems of Paul Hamilton Hayne. Poems of Samuel Minton Peck. Poems of Francis O. Ticknor. Or others you may know of. Stories by William Gilmore Sims. Stories by John Esten Cooke. Stories by John Pendleton Kennedy. Stories by Joel Chandler Harris. Stories by Mary Noailles Murfee. Stories by James Lane Allen. Stories by Alice Hegan Rice. Painter's Poets of the South. With best wishes, Mrs. Charles Lee Smith, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL Madame President'. I regret exceedingly to come to you with such a small amount for a cause that I feel is such a splendid memorial to one who did so much for the Confederacy. With the aid of Mrs. Eugene Little, who was a State Director, we tried to bring this splendid work before every Chapter, and also before the public. We do not believe the Chapters are not interested, but they had many obligations to fulfill, and we expect yet for them to respond to this fund. I have only $70.00 to report. Respectfully, Mrs. E. C. Brooks, Chairman Cunningham Memorial. REPORT FOR THE GETTYSBURG FUND A program for Gettysburg Day, to be held in April, was ar- ranged by Mrs. Felix Harvey and Mrs. Marshall Williams and sent to every Chapter in the North Carolina Division. 72 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention On the whole the response has been most gratifying. Last November, the amount of the Fund was $550.69, which represented years of effort. The fund has increased over a thousand dollars this year and we now have $1,641.56 to our credit. Charlotte Chapter has set the whole Division a noble example with the larg- est and most generous donation, $400.00, and a pledge of $500.00. Among the smaller Chapters deserving honorable mention are: Aulander, Beaufort, Morehead City, Pittsboro, North Wilkes- boro, Leaksville-Spray. Your Chairman spoke in behalf of the Gettysburg Fund at the District Meeting in Sylva, N. C, and also in Asheville. Our Fund is growing and ere long we can point with pride to the marker, which will speak for the heroic action of the North Caro- lina Confederate Soldier on the historic battlefield of Gettysburg. Then the Daughters of the Confederacy will again demonstrate to the world their undying appreciation of Southern valor. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman. Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr., Chairman of the Dixie High- way Committee, gave a verbal report. She reported prog- ress of her Committee and stated that if the Division wished it, it could secure a die of General Lee on "Trav- eller," from which markers could be made to place at the intersection of the Dixie Highway with every State through which it passes. Each State would secure its own marker from the die owned by the North Carolina Division. She said Southern history would thus be per- petuated. Following the report of the Dixie Highway Committee it was moved by Mrs. Staton and seconded that the work therein referred to be taken up by the North Carolina Division. Same carried. The following amounts were pledged to this work: Mrs. W. B. Taylor, Winston- Salem; Mrs. E. L. McKee, of Sylva, $25.00; Mrs. J. L. Stayton, Charlotte, $25.00. The State Historian, Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, read a letter from Miss Mary D. Carter of Virginia, in refer- ence to a history written by Dr. L. S. Lyles, President of William and Mary College. She stated that United Daughters of the Confederacy 73 it was being placed in the Foreign Collection, and offered to donate 15 copies of this book to any U. D. C. Division that would agree to place it in their schools and libraries. The Convention expressed appreciation of this offer. Mrs. Henry A. London stated that she had the entire set of Minutes of the Conventions for twenty-three years, ready to send to the University Library. She stated that she had already given 22 volumes of her husband's bound paper, the Chatham Record, to the University Library, containing much information of the Confederacy. Mrs. F. M. Williams called attention to the fact that all monies should be sent through the Treasurer's office. Mrs. Jack Hollister moved that a scholarship be named "Zeb B. Vance." This was unanimously carried. A daughter-in-law of Governor Vance, Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr., being present, was introduced to the meeting. The Convention arose to greet her. Mrs. Marshall Williams introduced the following reso- lution and moved its adoption : Whereas, the Lady Commissioners of the Bankhead National Highway Association at its annual meeting at Greensboro last April, proposed that the Congress of the United States be memo- rialized and requested to mark the spot in Alamance County where Light Horse Harry Lee killed 300 Tories and thereby dispersed the other 700 organized into a regiment at Hillsboro by Cornwallis just before the battle of Guilford, thereby depriving the British of their presence, and thereby preventing them from celebrating Guilford as their victory instead of America celebrating Yorktown; Whereas, this resolution was adopted by the fourteen States traversed by the Bankhead National Highway; And, whereas, it has since been adopted by a number of patriotic societies in the State, like the Cincinnati, Colonial Dames, Daugh- ters of American Revolution, Confederation of Women's Clubs, and the North Carolina Good Roads Association; Therefore, be it resolved by the United Daughters of the Con- federacy of North Carolina that we heartily join in this memorial to Congress to mark this spot with a suitable monument where transpired such an important event in American history — the 74 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention turning point of success in American arms — just as it has marked Kings Mountain, Guilford and Yorktown. The motion was seconded and carried. The following Committees were announced by the President : Courtesy : Mesdames 0. Max Gardner, H. A. London, Glenna Glover, L. E. Fisher, Geo. Connor, Harper Irving, I. W. Faison. Carrie Watson Pearce Medal: Mesdames Marshall Williams, H. G. Strayhorn, John L. Bridges. On motion the Convention adjourned at 4:45 P. M. to attend a reception given by Salem College and the Woman's Club SECOND DAY— Morning Session The Convention was called to order at 9 :30 A. M. by the President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson. Mrs. Thomas Maslin rendered a vocal selection, "Recessional," accom- panied by Mrs. C. H. Sebring, after which the invocation was pronounced by Rev. R. E. Gribbin, of the Episcopal Church. The minutes of the previous day were read by the Recording Secretary and accepted. Mrs. H. A. London announced that she had seen by the morning papers that General Julian S. Carr has been elected Commander-in-Chief of Confederate Veterans, and moved that telegram of congratulation be sent him. This being seconded, was carried. The President requested the District Directors to United Daughters of the Confederacy 75 stand, the following being present: Mrs. R. P. Holt, Rocky Mount, Thirteenth District. Mrs. E. L. McKee, Sylva, First District. Miss Kate Reddick, Enfield, Fifteenth District. Mrs. H. M. London, Raleigh, Tenth District. Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Morehead City, Fourteenth District. Miss Mary Henderson, Salisbury, Fifth District. Mrs. J. D. Kernodle, Graham, Sixth District. Mrs. H. L. Riggins, Winston-Salem, Fourth District. Telegrams of greeting were read from Mrs. Cabell Smith, President Virginia Division, and Mrs. Ida Wil- kins, Weldon, N. C, Honorary President. The President called for the report of the Revision Committee. Mrs. F. M. Williams announced that with the consent of the President, Mrs. Thrash would read the report, and requested that each and every provision be adopted as read. Article IV, Sec. 3, provoked much discussion. It was moved and seconded that Article VI, Sec. 2, be amended so as to eliminate the nominating committee of five. In re Article XIII, Section 6. Mrs. Marshall Williams moved to strike out the phrase, "that all the reports of Children's Chapters shall be read," and in lieu thereof, "that only the three best be read." After discussion, this motion was withdrawn, and Mrs. Strayhorn asked to make a motion, which she did as follows : "Moved : That this section be amended to read : 'Wed- nesday evening of each Convention be set apart and known as Children's Evening, at which time the three best reports shall be read.' " Same seconded and carried. 76 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention In Article XIII, Section 7. It was moved and sec- onded that this be amended to read : "Under supervision of the State Director, presentation speeches limited to three minutes." Carried. The Constitution was unanimously adopted as a whole. The By-Laws were then read and after some discussion unanimously adopted. The President announced the time had arrived for Memorial Hour and requested the Chap- lain, Mrs. F. A. Woodard, and all those having a part in the program to come forward. Then followed the Memorial Service for departed Daughters. SECOND DAY— Afternoon Session The afternoon session was called to order by the Presi- dent, at 1 :30 P. M., after a luncheon given the Daughters by Mr. P. H. Hanes, a Confederate Veteran. The President announced that the time had come to elect officers, and appointed tellers as follows: Mrs. Eugene Glenn, Miss Kate Reddick, Mrs. E. L. McKee. On motion of Mrs. Thrash, seconded by Mrs. H. A. London, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson was nominated for re- election as President. There being no other nominations, Mrs. Wilson was elected by a rising vote, Mrs. London expressing appreciation of her splendid work as Presi- dent, followed by many other appreciations. Mrs. Thrash moved the nomination of Mrs. H. L. Rig- United Daughters of the Confederacy 11 gins as First Vice-President. The honor was declined by Mrs. Riggins. Miss Mary Mabry was nominated, but also declined. Mrs. Jas. K. Norfleet was nominated. Mrs. John Hollister was re-elected as Third Vice Presi- dent. All officers of the Division were unanimously elected as follows: President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Gastonia. First Vice-President, Mrs. Jas. K. Norfleet, Winston- Salem. Second Vice-President, Mrs. P. A. Gorrell, Winston- Salem. Third Vice-President, Mrs. John Hollister, New Bern. Recording Secretary, Miss Mary Henderson, Salisbury. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. D. M. Jones, Gastonia. Registrar, Mrs. D. G. Bell, Morehead City. Treasurer, Mrs. L. F. Long, Newton. Recorder of Crosses, Mrs. Henry M. London, Raleigh. Chaplain, Mrs. E. F. Reed, Lenoir. Historian, Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Tarboro. Director Children's Chapters, Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Morehead City. Mrs. F. M. Williams presented the name of Mrs. Ella Broadnax of Greensboro, as Honorary President, she being unanimously elected. Mrs. J. A. Fore offered a resolution as follows and moved its adoption: "Resolved: That the N. C. Division, U. D. C, endorse 'Old Time Stories of the Old North State,' and recommend to the North Carolina Text Book Committee its use in the elementary schools of the State." Same being seconded, was unanimously adopted. The reading of reports was resumed. 78 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Amiual Convention Mrs. R. P. Holt read her report as Chairman of the Committee for "Women of the South in War Time." REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION FOR NORTH CAROLINA OF OUR BOOK, "THE WOMEN OF THE SOUTH IN WAR TIMES" Madam President and Co-Workers: It is with a feeling of pride that I bring this report to you who have made it possible for it is your work. At New Bern you voted to have our Treasurer send at once to Mr. Andrews a check for the amount that was pledged for this book at Louisville, I figured at what I thought the price was and told Mrs. Long to send check for $106.45, when it was received he wrote me we lacked $1.67 of sending enough so my C. of C. Chapter sent a check of $2.00. I have returned the amount of $107.00 to Mrs. Long and sent to the Publicity Fund for the sale of books $2.85. I have written two hundred and eleven letters about this work, eighty cards, and sent out three hundred and eighty circular let- ters. To shorten my report I am only going to give the list of those who have not bought our book. They are as follows: China Grove, Clayton, Concord, Dillsboro, Ellerbe, Faison, Gatesville, Hertford, Jackson, Kenansville, Kittrell, Laurinburg, Merry Hill, Morganton, Mount Olive, Murfreesboro, Maysville, Murphy, Nor- wood, Oxford, Pittsboro, Reidsville, Rose Hill, Selma, Spray, Sylva, Trenton, Vanceboro, Warrenton, Warsaw, Weldon, Windsor, Yan- ceyville. I feel that must add to that list above the five Chapters that have sold the largest number of copies. Rocky Mount, 126; Ashe- ville Chapter, 60; Gastonia, 52; Greensboro, 32; Newton, 17. We have sold in all 287 copies. In September our President wrote the District Directors asking if each District would not contribute $3.00 to a fund so that we could place this book in every college in our State and our two Confederate Homes. The following have responded: District 14, check for $3.00 from Mrs. Wallace, Director; District 13, check for $3.00 from the Chapters; District 4, check for $3.00 from Mrs. Riggan, Director; District 15, check from the Frank M. Parker Chapter for $3.00; District 1, check for $3.00 from Mrs. McKee, Director; District 3, for $3.10 from Miss Shuford; District 7, check from the Albemarle Chapter for the $3.00; Dis- trict 6, check from the Reidsville Chapter for 50 cents. Total $21.60. Eleven books have been placed in the following colleges: United Daughters of the Confederacy 79 University of North Carolina, Trinity College, Wake Forest; Da- vidson, State, N. C. College for Women, Greensboro College; Meredith College, Peace, St. Mary's, and Salem. This leaves 70 cents balance and I hope the other District Leaders will send theirs in so that I can report at St. Louis that we have placed these books. Asheville has placed a copy in the library at Bingham's and numbers of Chapters have placed copies in their public school libraries. This book is a monument to our grandmothers and mothers that we can send around the world if only we can get the money and in that way will do more good than a monument of stone, for only those who are fortunate enough to be near can ever see the stone monument. Now we have made a beginning with the Publicity Fund in our Division and I hope another year we will have many times as much to report on this fund, for if you could only see the letters that have come to the publishers about this book you would feel proud that you could have a part in placing it before the world. One lady who went from the South to live in Boston says since she has owned a copy and loaned it to her neighbors they say they have an entirely different idea of the South of yesterday and that she is sure that it has gained friends for her and the South. There are many more letters along this same line. Now, Daughters, Mr. Andrews did not do this for money but for the love of the South and the memory of his mother's teachings. This is our book and it is up to you now to remember your loved ones who lived through those days and help place these true stories written by the dear Southern ladies of the sixties before the North, West and across the waters. The following has been given by you towards this fund this year: Albemarle, North Wilkesboro, Smithfield, Enfield, Shelby, Rocky Mount, Whiteville, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Lincolnton, Durham, Kings Mountain, Greensboro, Fannie Patton Chapter, Asheville, Clinton, Tarboro, Beaufort, Salisbury, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Statesville, Graham, and Robert E. Lee C. of C, Asheville, each gave $1.00; Burlington, $2.00; the Division, $2.85; Nashville, $3.00; Asheville Chapter, $5.00; Lumberton, $9.00; Gastonia, $10.00; Junior Bethel Heroes Chapter C. of C, Rocky Mount, $15.00. Total, $70.85. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. R. P.) Tempe Whitehead Holt, Director of Distribution for North Carolina. Mrs. Glenn of Asheville, General Chairman for this book, urged continued interest on the part of Chapters, 80 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention as North Carolina was ahead of other States in this work. It was moved and carried that Mrs. Holt's splendid report be accepted. Motions were made and duly carried that scholarships be named "James I. Metts" and "Mrs. W. M Parsley," respectively. After discussion, a motion was unanimously carried that the scholarships named in Wednesday's and Thurs- day's meetings be named in the following order : (1) Mrs. W. M. Parsley. (2) Mrs. Ella B. Broadnax. (3) H. L. Riggins. (4) Orrin Randolph Smith. (5) Zeb B. Vance. (6) James I. Metts. The Director of the World War Records read the fol- lowing report, which was accepted with thanks. REPORT OF WORLD WAR RECORD DIRECTOR Madam President and Daughters: I feel ashamed to bring this report to you with the number of brave boys who went from our State to war, but without the help of the Chapters over our Division a Chairman's hands are tied. This year you have not shown the interest in this work that I had hoped for, that is the greater number, some few have done just splendid work and are still at work writing for more blanks. I must mention one chapter who did not understand about the work and in August sent a list of the boys to our State Historian who turned it over to me; I immediately wrote to Mrs. Rothrock of Mt. Airy, sending her blanks and explaining the work and while on her bed she went to work and with the help of her husband in less than a month sent me 59 blanks filled out correctly, not a one to send back for corrections. Now if she could do that, so can we, so please let's all work to finish this work during the coming year. The following is the number sent by Chapters: Spring Hope, Sylva, Enfield, Durham, 1 each; Red Springs and Hendersonville, United Daughters of the Confederacy 81 2 each; Lincolnton, China Grove, Nashville, Cary, 3 each; Graham, 6; Jacksonville, 7; Rocky Mount, 9; High Point, 11; Elizabeth City, 16; Shelby, 18; Mooresville, 19; Kinston, 20; Waynesville, 49; North Wilkesboro, 52; Mount Airy, 59. Total 402. Louisburg has gone to the front with 115 and several others that I feel sure she can get finished but it was too late to return for this year. They are indexed as follows: Colonel, 1; lieutenant-colonels, 2; majors, 7; captains, 9; first lieutenants, 22; second lieutenants, 10; sergeants, 53; corporals, 35; privates, 238; sergeant majors, 2; wagoners, 3 ; storekeeper, 1 ; bugler, 1 ; chief quartermaster, 1 ; engineer, 1 ; seamen, 2 ; yeomen, 2 ; commanders, 1 ; junior lieu- tenants, 2; ensign, 3; cadet, 1; Ph. mates, 3; mechanic, 1; chief mechanic, 1. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt, Director. REPORT OF CHURCH BELLS COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy : Last year I gave a long report of the Church Bells given in North Carolina to the Confederate Government to be cast into cannon, at the call of the Ordnance Department in Richmond in 1862. I will give a synopsis of that report, and add to it, what we have been able to collect this year. The Baptist, Presbyterian and St. Matthew's Episcopal Church of Hillsboro, N. C, gave their bells. The Methodist and Episcopal Church of Greenville, N. C, gave their bells. From Edenton, N. C, were sent bells from the Methodist, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and bells of every description which made four cannon, constituting "The Bell Battery." The Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and Episcopal Churches of Washington, N. C, gave theirs. The Presbyterian and Episcopal Churches of Fayetteville, N. C, offered their bells. The churches of Halifax and Pittsboro, N. C, offered their bells. All of the churches of Tarboro, N. C, gave their bells. The Baptist, Roman Catholic and Episcopal Churches of Char- lotte, N. C, gave their bells; the cannon moulded from them form- ing Brem's Battery. The Methodist and Episcopal Churches of Plymouth offered their bells. The churches of Raleigh tendered their bells. On April 4, 1862, 82 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention the Baptist Church offered its large hell, weighing 1,300 pounds, supposed to make three six-pounders, or half a hattery. Shortly after this, Christ Episcopal, the Methodist, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic Churches of Raleigh offered their bells. We copy from The Raleigh Register of April, 1862, a part of the poem taken from a Richmond paper, entitled "The Church Bell": "Loosen the bolts — lower me down; Cannon must be made. From hill and vale, and leaguered town A Nation calls for aid! The joy of a Country's heart is gone, The light of a people fled; To hearts and hearths, the foe presses on O'er the forms of the gallant Dead. No more should the tongue of the village bell Give forth its cheerful strain 'Til freedom and peace together shall dwell In this fair sunny land again. So haste! to the foundry let me go, Where my brazen sides may yield A weapon of death to the insolent foe — And then — away to the field! Transferred again to my lonely perch, When the battle's fought and done — A peal I'll ring from the village church For countless glories won. And anon — a song for the brave who bled Ere victory crowned the day. And a dirge for the names of the honored Dead. Who fell in the fearful fray." We have searched papers and manuscripts, and now, we call on the older generation for tradition about the Church Bells in the older towns of the State. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Henry A. London, Chairman of Church Bells Committee. Pittsboro, N. C. The former State President, Mrs. C. F. Harvey, of Kinston, who at this time arrived at the Convention, was United Daughters of the Confederacy 83 presented to the Convention and given a rising vote of welcome. Mrs. L. B. Newell of Charlotte announced that she wished to offer a prize of $5.00 in gold to the Chapter President who would send in the best condensed report, expressed in not more than 150 words. She urged all Chapters to compete for it. The Convention accepted this offer with appreciation. District reports were read and accepted, from the fol- lowing Districts: First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Tenth, Eleventh, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fif- teenth and Sixteenth. On motion the Convention adjourned at 4:30 o'clock to attend a reception given by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the home of Mrs. Lindsay Pat- terson. THIRD DAY— Morning Session The meeting was called to order by the President at 9 :30 A. M. After the devotional exercises, there was a vocal duet. The minutes of the previous day were read and ap- proved. Mrs. Duke Hay moved "that the Division petition that a U. D. C. woman be put on the State Text Book Com- mittee." Mrs. L. E. Fisher offered an amendment to this motion as follows : 'That we petition that the President of this Division 84 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention be a standing member of the State Text Book Committee." This amendment was accepted, and the motion being duly seconded, was unanimously adopted. As information the President stated that the plan of the present Text Book Committee has every promise of success, and that this Committee is already working in harmony with the Committee appointed to select the text books. Mrs. Fisher stated it was not her intention to interfere with the Text Book Committee. Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Chairman of the Maury Monument Committee, gave a verbal report and spoke in behalf of the Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument in Rich- mond. She said that at the General Convention last November a resolution was presented and adopted that the Daughters of the Confederacy give a creditable sum to this undertaking; that the President General had ap- pointed directors in every Division ; and that she was now asking the Presidents of the Chapters represented to see that each Chapter fittingly observe the birthday of Commodore Maury, January 14th, and also seek to have this birthday observed in the public schools by appro- priate exercises, and that the school children bring con- tributions on that day ranging from one cent up. The names of the children contributing should be sent to each Division Director, so that they may be placed in the corner stone of this monument, or in the Confederate Museum. Mrs. Harvey stated that already, without solicitation Chapters of Morehead City, New Bern, Pitts- boro and Kinston had each forwarded $25.00 to the State Treasurer. Mrs. Harvey then called for contributions from the floor, with responses as follows : Chapters Stonewall Jackson Chapter, Charlotte $ 25.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 85 James B. Gordon Chapter, Winston-Salem 25.00 High Point Chapter, High Point 10.00 Asheville Chapter, Asheville 50.00 Julian S. Carr Chapter, Durham 25.00 Mrs. J. E. Woodward, Wilson, N. C 10.00 Fannie Patton Chapter, Asheville 15.00 Cleveland Guards Chapter, Shelby 15.00 Chalmers Glenn Chapter, Spray 25.00 Robert F. Hoke Chapter, Salisbury 10.00 Charles Fisher Chapter, Burlington 10.00 Robert E. Lee Chapter, Lexington 10.00 D. H. Hill Chapter, Elizabeth City 10.00 Battle of Bentonville Chapter, Mooresville 10.00 Abel A. Shuford Chapter, Hickory 10.00 G. F. Whitfield Chapter, LaGrange 10.00 Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount 10.00 Frank M. Parker Chapter, Enfield 5.00 Johnston Pettigrew Chapter, Raleigh 25.00 Geo. B. Singletary Chapter, Greenville 10.00 Statesville Chapter, Statesville 10.00 McDowell Chapter, Marion 5.00 Harnett Chapter, Lillington 5.00 Winnie Davis Chapter, Pittsboro (additional) 15.00 Guilford Chapter, Greensboro 25.00 Lee County Chapter, Sanford 5.00 J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, Fayetteville 10.00 Cape Fear Chapter, Wilmington 10.00 Gastonia Chapter, Gastonia 15.00 Albemarle Chapter, Albemarle 10.00 (Through Mrs. Harvey), Kinston 20.00 Districts First District $ 50.00 Sixteenth District 50.00 Children's Chapters Carrie Leazer, Asheville $ 5.00 Davis Sentinels, Statesville 5.00 Julia Jackson, Charlotte 10.00 Winnie Davis, Kinston 15.00 Mary Frances Hancock, Morehead City 25.00 Thomas J. Brown, Winston-Salem 5.00 J. D. Moore, Gastonia 10.00 Martha Keplar, Asheville 5.00 Fort Macon, Beaufort 10.00 86 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Washington Grays, Washington 5.00 Annie K. Kyle, Fayetteville 5.00 Joseph Kinsey, LaGrange 5.00 Manly's Battery, Raleigh 10.00 For Robert E. Lee, Asheville (By Virginia Allison) 5.00 Robert E. Lee, Asheville 10.00 For Robert E. Lee, Asheville (Helen Stone) 5.00 Mrs. J. J. Clark, Wilson 5.00 For Manly's Battery, Raleigh (Martha Bailey Andrews) 10.00 Total $ 700.00 Mrs. Marshall Williams stated that Mrs. E. E. Moffitt, who is at present living in Virginia, thinks of applying to the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter of Raleigh for a demit to a Chapter in Richmond and reminded the Convention that Mrs. Moffitt is an Honorary President of this Divi- sion and that she would like to see her retained as such. The Convention arose in compliment to Mrs. Moffitt and in appreciation of her as a lifelong Honorary Presi- dent of the North Carolina Division. Mrs. J. L. Bridgers spoke in behalf of the "Kiffan Rockwell Memorial," and requested that each Chapter send some book written by a North Carolinian for the Tar Heel Library shelf in Paris. Mrs. F. M. Williams asked whether this memorial will bear the name, "Daughters of the Confederacy," saying if it did not, the Daughters could not undertake it. Mrs. Bridgers replied that it would and if necessary to put a tablet on this memorial she would give it. There was much discussion. The question was asked : "Was Kiffin Rockwell a descendant of a Confederate veteran?" Mrs. Riggins replied that newspaper reports stated he was the grandson of a loyal Confederate vet- eran. Mrs. Fisher of Asheville then moved "That a Tar Heel Library be placed in Paris in memory of North United Daughters of the Confederacy 87 Carolina World War soldiers, who were descendants of Confederate veterans." The motion was seconded and carried. The President then called for the report of the Cour- tesy Committee, which was read by Mrs. 0. Max Gardner. REPORT OF COURTESY COMMITTEE When the Daughters of the Confederacy received an invitation to Winston-Salem they felt a rare treat awaited them. Winston-Salem combines the culture of those olden days, those golden days, when graces of mind and person were stressed — along with the glorious days of the present prosperity and prog- ress— a combination to be envied and not easily attained. All of our anticipations have been more than realized in the wealth of your welcome and royal entertainment. To Mrs. H. L. Riggins, the beloved President of the local Chap- ter, we wish to express our hearty appreciation for her untiring efforts in our behalf, and: To Mayor James G. Hanes and to each representative from the various organizations who welcomed us so cordially on the open- ing night, we tender our most heartfelt thanks. To the James B. Gordon Chapter we offer our appreciation for the beautiful reception Tuesday evening, which was held in the hotel, the name of which we honor and revere. We desire to express our appreciation for the elegant lunches and breakfast given us by the Civitan Club, the Retail Merchants' Association and that prince of a Veteran, Mr. P. H. Hanes, Sr. These courtesies will ever be remembered. The Womans Club and Salem D. A. R. tea at the lovely home of Mrs. Lindsay Patterson; the revue at the Forsyth Country Club, given by the Rotary Club; the evening of pleasure given on Wednesday by the children of the Thomas Jethro Brown Chapter, will linger among the pleasantest memories. To the daily newspapers, to Mrs. Latham, Chairman of the Publicity Committee, to the dear Confederate Veterans of Nor- fleet Camp, who honored us with their presence, to those who delighted us on each and every occasion with their excellent music, to the ministers who led the devotional exercises, to the pretty pages who served so faithfully, to the citizens who gave their services and cars, we wish to offer our thanks and deepest appre- ciation. And to Miss Alice Baxter, of Atlanta, Ga., our own First Vice- 88 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention President General, whose presence was a real benediction and in- spiration, and lastly to our own beloved President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, we pledge our love, loyalty and co-operation. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. O. Max Gardner, Chairman, Mrs. H. A. London, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Mrs. George Connor, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Mrs. W. C. Glover. This was accepted by the Convention and heartily en- dorsed by all. The President called for Chapter reports, and by re- quest the one that won the prize, the J. E. B. Stuart Chapter of Fayetteville, was read first. Then, beginning with the letter "Z", the roll was called and Chapter re- ports read. It was moved and carried that the Convention be open to invitations for next Convention. Mrs. H. L. Riggins presented the invitation that the Division adopt the Robert E. Lee Hotel as their perma- nent quarters. The Convention expressed appreciation of her courtesy by hearty applause. Mrs. Faison moved : "That the Convention go back to the old way of entertaining." After much discussion, being seconded, the motion was carried. Mrs. F. M. Williams requested that the papers com- peting for the Carrie Watson Pearce medal, offered by Mrs. T. L. Craig, be sent to the President by September 15th and be judged by a committee to be appointed by her, the first day of the next session. Mrs. H. A. London asked that the Daughters help the Veterans in revising their rosters — that there is no cor- rect roster of Confederate soldiers in existence today. United Daughters of the Confederacy 89 A telegram of greeting was read from Mrs. Fannie Pat- ton, Asheville; also a letter from Miss Lowry Shuford, former State Historian, containing poem by E. S. Flagg, "The Confederate Veteran." It was moved and carried that the minutes of the third day be left in the hands of the President and Recording Secretary and their reading dispensed with. The President presented the new Executive Board and they were given a rising vote of welcome. The President expressed appreciation of the work of her retiring officers and bespoke for the new officers the same hearty support. Mrs. H. A. London expressed her appreciation of the President's efficiency, never-failing courtesy and charm- ing womanliness. This was followed by other tributes. The Convention gave a rising vote of appreciation to Mrs. Wilson. The President acknowledged a gift from the James B. Gordon Chapter, a gavel made from a piece of cedar from the historic Moravian grave-yard, presented to the Divi- sion and used during this Convention. After the singing of "Dixie," the Convention adjourned to meet the second week in October, 1922. 90 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention GREETINGS Kinston, N. C, Oct. 26, 1921. North Carolina Division, U. D. C, Robert E. Lee Hotel, Winston- Salem, N. C. Love and good wishes for the best Convention ever held. Hope to be with you in a few hours. Mrs. C. F. Harvey. Henderson, N. C, Oct. 25, 1921. Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson, President N. C. Division, U. D. C, Winston- Salem, N. C. Greetings. Every good wish for enjoyable and profitable meet- ing. Regret cannot attend. Mrs. John L. Gilmer of Winston- Salem, Second Vice-President of Federation, will give greetings for me. Mrs. Sydney P. Cooper. Newton, N. C, Oct. 26, 921. Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson, State President, Winston-Salem. Greetings to you and each member in Convention assembled. My disappointment in not being with you is unlimited. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Mrs. L. F. Long, State Treasurer. Sylva, N. C, Oct. 26, 1921. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President N. C. Division, Winston-Salem, N. C. Love. Greetings from W. A. Enloe Chapter to every Daughter. Mrs. Charles Z. Candler. Weldon, N. C, Oct. 26, 1921. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson. Love and regrets that I cannot be with you. Mrs. Ida W. Wilkins. United Daughters of the Confederacy 91 CHILDREN'S EVENING Wednesday, October 26, 1921 Music — Orchestra. Greetings — Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn. Presentation of Mrs. R. P. Holt, Third Vice-President-General. AWARDING OF PRIZES First — Official Historical Medal, offered hy the Historical Com- mittee of the Gastonia Chapter, to the high school pupil of the State for the best essay on Robert E. Lee, was won by Miss Roberta Rankin, of Lowell. Second — U. D. C. Medal, offered by Mrs. Mary Bennet Little, in memory of Col. Risden Tyler Bennett, to the high school pupil for the best essay on How Best to Bind the Old South to the New, was won by Miss Alline Cooper, Fayetteville. Third— The W. H. Whitehead Medal, offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt, in memory of her father, for the best essay on North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg, won by Miss Alicia Ashe, Raleigh — Manly Battery Chapter. Fourth — Five Dollars in Gold, offered by Dr. Eugene Glenn, in honor of his father, Marion S. Glenn, was won by Rachel Marsh- burne, of the Junior Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount. Fifth — The Jefferson Davis Scholarship, offered by the State Division at the University of North Carolina to high school pupil for the best essay on Jefferson Davis, was won by Newton Cox, of Graham. Sixth — The William Moore Watson Banner, given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig, of Gastonia, in memory of her father, to the Children's Chapter making the best report during the year, was won by the Julia Jackson Chapter, of Charlotte. (Won last year by Bethel Heroes, of Rocky Mount.) Seventh — The J. D. Moore Loving Cup, given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig, of Gastonia, to the Children's Chapter making the greatest increase in membership, was won by the Annie K. Kyle Chapter, Fayetteville. Duet— The Bonnie Blue Flag, Misses Ruth Pfohl and Dorothy Seivers, Members Thomas Jethro Browne Chapter. Reading of Three Best Reports — Thomas Jethro Browne Chap- 92 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention ter, Winston-Salem; Manly Battery Chapter, Raleigh; Junior Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount; Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Announcements. Songs of the Sixties: (a) Nellie Gray Miss Mary Sue Henly, Soloist Miss Gladys Sills, Violin Obligate (b) Tenting Tonight on The Old Camp Ground Male Quartette — Sentries, Boys of the Confederacy (c) Juanita Soloist, Mrs. Grady Marler (d) Dixie Ella Cannon Hill, Soloist (Costume of the Sixties) Accompanist, Miss Elizabeth Brooks Followed by a Revue, courtesy of Bohanans at the Country Club. United Daughters of the Confederacy 93 HISTORICAL EVENING Thursday, October 27, 1921 Invocation. Music. Presentation of Mrs. John Y. Bridgers, State Historian, by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President North Carolina Division, U. D. C. Music. Presentation of Prizes by Mrs. W. O. Spencer, Regent N. C, D. A. R. First — Martha Glenn Loving Cup, offered by Mrs. S. A. Kind- ley, of Gastonia, in memory of her mother, to Chapter making best historical report. Won by Gastonia Chapter. Second — Ten-Dollar Gold Prize, offered by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, of Gastonia, to Chapter sending best reminiscences of Women of the Confederacy. Won by Mrs. R. P. Holt. Third— Ten-Dollar Gold Prize, offered by Mrs. D. M. Jones, of Gastonia, to Chapter sending best reminiscences of Confederate Veterans. Won by Junior Daniel Chapter. Fourth — The Henry A. London Prize, offered by Mrs. Henry A. London, of Pittsboro, in memory of her husband, to any Daughter in this Division who writes the best essay on "Causes That Led to War Between the States." Won by Mrs. Irwin, of Pamlico Chapter. Fifth— The D. B. Coltrane Prize, a Ten-Dollar Gold Piece, given by Mrs. D. A. Garrison, of Gastonia, in honor of her father, to the Daughter sending in best essay on subject, "Gen. John B. Gordon, the Ideal Patriot, Citizen and Soldiers, Brigadier-General Fifth Cavalry." Won by Mrs. J. A. Higgins, Bethel Heroes Chap- ter. Sixth— Capt. Francis White Kelly Prize, a Twenty-Dollar Gold Piece, given by Mrs. Fred L. Smyre, of Gastonia, in memory of her father. Subject of essay, "The Immortal Six Hundred." Won by Mrs. E. B. Glenn, Fannie Patton Chapter, Asheville. Seventh — Ten Dollars in Gold, offered by Mrs. J. Lander Grey, of Gastonia, to Chapter showing the greatest percentage of in- crease in membership, the calculation to be made from Registrar's books. Won by Fort Macon Chapter, Beaufort. Eighth — The Carrie Watson Pierce Medal, given by Mrs. 94 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Thomas Craig, of Gastonia, in memory of her sister, to Chapter making the highest record during the year, including the greatest increase in membership, historical, educational, contributions to the needs of Veterans, and all other work pertinent to the organi- zation. Won by J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, Fayetteville. Ninth — A Banner, offered by Mrs. T. G. Hyman, of New Bern, in memory of her father, William B. Lane, to District making the best yearly report. Won by Mrs. Charles Wallace, District 14. Tenth — Five Dollars in Gold, given by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, for the greatest number of new members. Won by Abel A. Shu- ford Chapter, Hickory, N. C. Eleventh — Five Dollars in Gold, given by Miss Mary Mabry, for most subscriptions to the Veteran. Won by Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director, District 13. Address — Col. A. H. Boyden, of Salisbury. Music. Ode to Kiffin Rockwell — Mrs. Brockman, Poet Laureate of N. C. Division. Presentation of Portrait of Col. William Johnston, of Charlotte — Mr. William Johnston Andrews and Mrs. Andrews. Music. Announcements. United Daughters of the Confederacy 95 STATE PRIZES First — The Martha Glenn Loving Cup, offered by Mrs. S. A. Kindley of Gastonia in memory of her mother, to Chapter making best historical report. Second — Ten dollar gold piece, offered by Mrs. Thomas W. Wil- son of Gastonia, to Chapter sending in best Reminiscences of Women of Confederacy. Third — Ten dollar gold piece, offered by Mrs. D. M. Jones of Gastonia, to Chapter sending in best Reminiscences of Confederate Veteran. Fourth — The Henry A. London Prize, ten dollars in gold, offered by Mrs. Henry A. London of Pittsboro, in memory of her hus- band, to any Daughter in this Division who writes the best essay on "Causes That Led to War Between the States." Fifth — The D. B. Coltrane Prize, a ten-dollar gold piece, given by Mrs. D. A. Garrison, of Gastonia, in honor of her father, to the Daughter sending in best essay on subject "General J. E. B. Stuart, the Great Cavalry Leader." Sixth — Capt. Francis White Kelly Prize, a twenty dollar gold piece given by Mrs. Fred L. Smyre of Gastonia, in memory of her father, subject of essay, "The Immortal Six Hundred." Seventh — A Banner offered by Mrs. T. G. Hyman of New Bern, in memory of her father, William B. Lane, to the District making the best yearly report. Eighth — Ten-dollar gold prize, offered by Col. J. Bryan Grimes, in honor of his father, to the Daughter sending best essay on "Life and War Records of Major General Bryan Grimes." Ninth — The Carrie Watson Pearce Medal, given by Mrs. Thos. Craig of Gastonia in memory of her sister, to the Chapter mak- ing the highest record during the year, including the greatest in- crease in membership, historical, educational, contributions to the needs of Veterans and all other work pertinent to the organization. Competing papers sent by September 15 to State President and judged by Committee appointed by her on first day of Convention. Tenth — The Sallie Bunn Thorpe Prize, ten dollars in gold given by the Bethel Heroes Chapter in honor of their first President to the Chapter sending in the greatest number of World War rec- 96 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention ords properly filled out. These records to be sent to Mrs. R. P. Holt, Rocky Mount, N. C. Write to her for blanks. Eleventh — The Martha O. Winstead Prize, ten dollars in gold given by the Thirteenth District in honor of their first Director, to the District sending in to the State Hisorian by September 15th, the best historical report. Twelfth — Mrs. Charles S. Wallace offers a prize to the District Director sending in the greatest number of new subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran. Thirteenth — Ten dollars in gold, offered by Mrs. D. G. Bell, to the Chapter making the greatest increase in membership during the year. Fourteenth — Ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. J. Lander Gray of Gastonia, to the Chapter showing the greatest percentage of increase in membership, the calculation to be made from Regis- trar's books. Fifteenth — Five dollars in gold is offered by Mrs. L. B. Newell of Charlotte, to the Chapter President who will best express her report in not more than 150 words. United Daughters of the Confederacy 97 GENERAL PRIZES FOR CHILDREN OF CONFEDERACY 1. R. H. Ricks Banner, awarded the Children's Chapter sending in best report. 2. Florence Goalder Farris Medal, offered by Mrs. Ray Weeks McKinney, for best essay on "Gen. John Hunt Morgan, a Confed- erate Wizard of the Saddle." 3. Bettie Marriott Whitehead Prize, to the State Director regis- tering the greatest number of new members. 98 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention STATE PRIZES FOR CHILDREN OF CONFEDERACY 1. Official Historical Medal, offered by the Historical Commit- tee of the Gastonia Chapter, to the high school pupil of the State for the best essay on "Matthew Fontaine Maury" (not to exceed 2,000 words). 2. U. D. C. Medal, offered by Mrs. Mary Bennett Little, in memory of Col. Risden Tyler Bennett, to the high school pupil for the best essay on "How Best to Bind the Old South to the New." 3. The W. H. Whitehead Medal, offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt, in memory of her father, for the best essay on "Confederate Navy." 4. Five Dollars in Gold, offered by Dr. Eugene Glenn, in mem- ory of his father, Marider S. Glenn, for the best paper on "Record of Their Ancestors." 5. The Jefferson Davis Scholarship, offered by State Division at University of North Carolina to high school pupil submitting finest essay on Jefferson Davis. 6. The William Moore Watson Banner, given by Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, of Gastonia, in memory of her father, to the Children's Chapter making the best report during the year. 7. The J. D. Moore Chapter Loving Cup, given by Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, of Gastonia, to the Children's Chapter making the greatest increase in membership. RULES GOVERNING CONTEST (a) Essay must not contain over 2,000 words. Number of words must be stated in top left-hand corner of first page. (b) Essay must be typewritten, with fictitious signature (real name of writer and address in sealed envelope) on outside of envelope and the fictitious name only. (c) Essay must be sent to the State Historian who will for- ward to the Historian General by September 1, 1921. (d) All contestants for these prizes must be registered mem- bers. Official U. D. C. Medal not included. No winner of the Florence Goalder Farris Medal or the W. H. Whitehead can compete for the same prize a second time. United Daughters of the Confederacy 99 DISTRICT REPORTS District No. 1 Madam President and Members of the Convention: As District Director I take pleasure in submitting the following report : The B. H. Cathey Chapter, United Daughters of the Confed- eracy, was hostess to the Annual District Meeting of the First District, North Carolina Division, Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23, 1921. On Thursday evening the delegates and visitors were enter- tained at a garden party at the home of Mrs. M. D. Cowan. This informal gathering gave the Daughters from the various Chapters in our large District a much needed opportunity of getting acquainted. On Friday morning at 10 o'clock a short service was held at the foot of the beautiful monument erected to the Jackson County Heroes of the Confederacy. Wreaths of flowers were placed on the monument by the little great grand-daughters of Mr. B. H. Cathey, for whom the hostess Chapter was named, and his son, Mr. James Cathey, addressed the ladies with a few well chosen words. The business session was held in the Methodist Church, which was tastefully decorated with Confederate flags. The meeting was opened by singing "America," and prayer by Rev. O. J. Jones. A cordial address of welcome was made by Mrs. M. D. Cowan, Presi- dent of the B. H. Cathey Chapter, and a hearty welcome to the church was extended by the pastor. A most pleasing response to the addresses of welcome was made by Mrs. L. E. Fisher, of the Asheville Chapter. The following Chapters were represented in the meeting by dele- gates: Asheville Chapter, Fannie Patton Chapter, Transylvania Chapter, Haywood Chapter, W. A. Enloe Chapter, and B. H. Cathey Chapter. The District was fortunate in having as honor guests our Division President, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Ex- State President, and Mrs. Bridgers, State Historian, whose bril- liant addresses made the session not only delightful, but instruc- tive as well. Greetings were extended by the President of each Chapter repre- sented and Chapter reports were read by the Secretaries. These reports gave evidence of remarkable interest and activity in the various Chapters. The receipts reported were around $2,000.00. 100 Minutes of the Twenty- fifth Annual Convention Forty-four Crosses of Honor had been bestowed. There are five enthusiastic Children's Chapters. The Chapter reports show an unprecedented activity in local work — aiding and entertaining veterans, presenting books and pic- tures to schools, offering prizes for essays, etc., the greatest under- taking in the District being the establishment of a public library by the Transylvania Chapter. An assessment of three dollars has been paid by the District for placing "Southern Women in War Times" in our State Col- leges. The business session closed with the election of officers, Mrs. E. L. McKee being re-elected Director, and Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Secretary. Our Division President was then introduced in a charming and graceful manner by Mrs. John McRea, of the Fannie Patton Chap- ter. Mrs. Wilson's excellent address covered every phase of U. D. C. work in the North Carolina Division and she delighted her audience with the charm and graciousness of her personality. Mrs. R. L. Madison, of the W. A. Enloe Chapter, with fitting remarks introduced Mrs. Marshall Williams, who made a brilliant and stirring appeal for the Gettysburg Monument Fund. Mrs. Charles Malcolm Piatt, of the Asheville Chapter, made a most interesting and illuminating talk on "Truths of History," and Mrs. Bridgers closed the program by speaking briefly on "The Im- portance of Historical Work." The program was interspersed with music — a piano solo by Miss Candler, a violin selection by Mrs. Odell Dillard, and two solos sung by Miss McKee. Just before adjournment a telegram was received from the Abel Shuford Chapter, Hickory, endorsing Mrs. James Gudger, the can- didate of the Asheville Chapter for Division President in 1922. A beautiful luncheon was served at the hotel to the delegates, visitors and members of the B. H. Cathey Chapter. Toasts and short speeches were delivered between courses and at the close, standing around the tables, all joined in singing "Blest Be the Tie." Two new Chapters have been organized in the District, although too late for their charters to be sent in before Convention. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude Dills McKee, Director First District, N. C. Division, U. D. C. Sylva, N. C, Oct. 28, 1921. United Daughters of the Confederacy 101 District No. 3 On May 30th, at Cleveland Springs, District No. 3 held a very profitable meeting. A picnic dinner was enjoyed on these beau- tiful grounds by the ladies present. In the absence of the Director, the meeting was called to order by Mrs. Frank L. Wilson at one o'clock. As song leader, Mrs. J. Holland Morrow conducted the singing of a number of Confederate songs. The six Chapters of the District were well represented, gave splendid reports, and reports from two of the Children's Chapters were read. The main feature of the meeting was the inspiring address by our Division President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, on the many phases of the work of this great organization. All the mother Chapters, assisted by the Children's Chapters, observed January 19th and Memorial Day with fitting exercises and sumptuous dinners served to the veterans. Flowers and wreaths were placed on graves Memorial Day. June 3rd was observed by most of the Chapters. This District has a membership of 1,021; new members for the year, 151. During the year $1,660.00 was collected; disbursements, $1,241.34. Gave to Gettysburg, $95.25; Jefferson Davis Monument, $72.25; Hero Fund, $350.80; Education, $12.00; Rebecca Winbourne Marker $7.00; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $20.00; Cunningham Me- morial, $1.00; North Carolina Room at Richmond, $1.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $2.50; to move monument at Indianapolis, $2.50; Relief Fund, $6.00; to place book, "Southern Women in War Times," in schools, $3.00; sold books, "Southern Women in War Times," sixty-six; given to libraries, fourteen books; pictures to schools, seven; medals and prizes, six; collected thirty-two war records; picture of Lee and Jackson, subscription to Saturday Evening Post, boxes of oranges, bath robe, socks, towels and $17.00 sent to Soldiers' Home. Barrel of oranges, shower of post-cards, boxes of linen, two boxes of quilt scraps, gingham, and $76.50 to Confederate Woman's Home; eighteen baskets of fruit and $109.00 given to relief of veterans; presented seventeen Crosses of Honor; keep one mater- nity loan trunk; beautifully furnished a room and sent flowers, books and magazines to Orthopaedic Hospital; collected forty-three historical papers. Historical and social meetings have been held by most of the Chapters and there seems much interest among the members of this District. Respectfully submitted, Miss Lowry Shuford, Director of District No. 3. 102 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention District No. 4 The annual session of the Fourth District of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy was held May 25, 1921, at the Commercial Club in Mount Airy, with the Chapter at that place the hostess to the North Wilkesboro and the Winston-Salem Chapters. These three Chapters compose District No. 4. At one o'clock, a delicious luncheon was served and immediately following the meeting was called together by Mrs. J. C. Hollingsworth, President of the Mount Airy Chapter, who graciously welcomed the visitors. This was responded to by Mrs. W. 0. Spencer, of Winston-Salem, after which Mrs. H. L. Riggins, the District leader, took charge of the business. Splendid reports were given from each Chapter in the District. Mrs. Coffey, of North Wilkesboro, presenting the report of the Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter. This Chapter reported all taxes paid; $31.00 paid to the Gettysburg Monument Fund; $16.00 to- ward the free bed at Sanatorium. The Chapter stood as one among five who had sold the largest number of copies of "The Women of the South in War Times." Memorial Day celebrated and forty-four war records collected. These, with a donation to the Woman's Confederate Home, were the outstanding features of the year's work. The report of the Mount Airy Chapter was made by the Secre- tary, Mrs. Marvin Ellis, who reported all taxes paid; $5.00 sent to free bed at Sanatorium; $50.00 donated to aged veteran and wife; $5.00 donated to beautify the cemetery; five copies of "Wo- men of the South in War Times" sold. The report of the James B. Gordon Chapter was presented by Mrs. James K. Norfleet, who reported a roster of 133 members; all taxes paid; $5.00 sent to the North Carolina Room in Rich- mond; $20.00 to veterans; Hero Fund paid. The interest of the Chapter is centered now around the State Convention, which will be held with us in October. The various calls of the State and General Division were pre- sented for the consideration of the body, especially the new regis- tration. Mrs. Riggins stressed the sale of the book, "Women of the South in War Times," and spoke most interestingly of the Hero Fund, which is the outstanding feature of the year's work. A few minutes were spent in an animated discussion of matters of interest to the Chapters. Following this Mrs. Riggins thanked the hostess Chapter for its courtesy and kindness to the visiting delegates. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. O. Spencer, Secretary, Mrs. H. L. Riggins, Director. United Daughters of the Confederacy 103 District No. 5 The annual meeting of District No. 5 was held in Salisbury, June 3rd. After a delightful buffet luncheon at the home of Mrs. F. F. Smith, the delegates convened in business session in the Old Hickory Club. China Grove, High Point, Lexington, Salisbury, and Thomasville responded to roll-call. Concord was again un- represented. A short memorial program in honor of President Jefferson Davis was given precedence. In view of the day, it is of intei'est to note that the gavel of the Robert F. Hope Chapter, used by the presiding officer, is made from a piece of the wood of the funeral car of President Davis, the car in which he made his royal progress back to his Capitol at Richmond. Reports from the United Daughters of the Confederacy Chap- ters and the Children of the Confederacy Chapters showed all were meeting their obligations and doing valuable work. The Charles F. Fisher Chapter, Children of the Confederacy, of Salis- bury, has been revived, according to the promise of the Robert F. Hoke Chapter, made last year at Thomasville, and reported active progress. Mocksville was suggested as a promising field for a United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter, and Jamestown for a United Daughters of the Confederacy and a Children of the Confederacy Chapter. From a District point of view, the two important features were: 1. The establishment of a District Scholarship in the School of Business at the North Carolina College for Women, the same not to be held more than one year in succession by the incumbent, 2. The selection of the week of General Lee's birthday, January 19, 1922, as the week in which each Chapter of the Fifth District will devote its efforts to securing donations for the Lee Memorial Fund of Washington and Lee University. Miss Mary Henderson was re-elected District Director. An invitation from China Grove for the District meeting of 1922 was accepted. At the close of the business, the delegates were entertained by the Children of the Confederacy on the Old Hickory Roof Garden, from which the guests enjoyed the beautiful views of Salisbury and the surrounding country. Respectfully submitted, Mary Henderson, Director of District No. 5. District No. 6 Madam President: District No. 6, consisting of the following Chapters: Randolph 104 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Chapter, Asheboro; Charles Fisher Chapter, Burlington; Guilford Chapter, Greensboro; Graham Chapter, Graham; Rockingham Chapter, Reidsville; Chalmers Glenn Chapter, Leaksville-Spray, met in their regular yearly meeting with the Guilford Chapter, Greensboro, April 7th. The meeting was opened by the Lord's Prayer in concert. Miss Lizzie Lindsay, President of the Guil- ford Chapter then welcomed the visiting Chapters in a charming manner. Mrs. J. D. Kernodle of Graham, District Leader, re- sponded to Miss Lindsey's welcome and introduced Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson of Gastonia, North Carolina State Division President. Mrs. Wilson made a most inspiring address. She said, among the numerous other good things during her talk, that the motto typified by the five points of the U. D. C. Star; pray, think, dare, live, love, could be the true guiding star. Pray to prove worthy of the great cause; think over and become informed of every phase of the work; know all the causes for which the U. D. C. works and for which it stands; live, vitalize the work; love, for in love there is service. She also emphasized the importance of Historical work and of co-operating with the Text-Book Committee in order to correct the unfair statements regarding the South during the War Be- tween the States and even after, with which history and literature abound. Mrs. Wilson called the District's attention to the numer- ous prizes offered by the State and National Organizations. She stressed the various monumental funds, chief among which is the Gettysburg Monument Fund. One of the most appealing thoughts in Mrs. Wilson's speech was the fact that the U. D. C.'s might let their love which has warmed and blessed many an old Veteran, extend to the new Veterans of the World War and in numberless tender tokens ease the pain and hurt of hundreds who are this very minute in hos- pitals all over the South as well as the entire United States. Mrs. Kernodle expressed appreciation in behalf of the delega- tion to Mrs. Wilson for her very splendid address. Next came the reports of each Chpter represented, and every Chapter in the District was represented. Every report, without an exception, was an expression of work, enthusiasm, and service. The District Convention was invited to meet with the Randolph Chapter at Asheboro next year. Altogether this year's annual Convention was a perfect success, and each delegate must in part carry back to her home Chapter some of the interest and enthusiasm which typified the meeting. A delicious luncheon was served the guests in the dining room of the Country Club house at 12:30. Immediately after United Daughters of the Confederacy 105 luncheon the visitors were invited into the parlor and were enter- tained by musical numbers consisting of a trio and two solos by Mesdames Charles Reaves, Joe Taylor and Charles Banks. As District Leader I have written to each Chapter many times urging them to respond to the appeal of our President for proper registration, as it means so much to our voting strength at Con- ventions. It was my great desire to meet with each Chapter in the District during the year. Sickness and other things prevented my doing so. The Chapters have all done good work, met most obligations and I have three reports contesting for medal. I was invited to meet with Chalmers Glenn Chapter at Leaks- ville-Spray; Randolph Chapter, Asheboro; and Charles Fisher Chapter, Burlington. I only had the pleasure of meeting with the Burlington Chapter, but was delighted with the work the Chapter was doing and they have a splendid report for the year. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. D. Kernodle, District Leader No. 6. District No. 7 The Seventh District is composed of the Chapters of Albemarle, Monroe, Wadesboro, Laurinburg, Ellerbe, Norwood and Frank Bennett Children's Chapter of Wadesboro. Of these Chapters, I regret to say Laurinburg, Norwood and Ellerbe have been inactive for several years. Laurinburg has recently been reinstated and we hope before another Convention time rolls around to be able to report the same of Norwood and Ellerbe. Our Chapters all report regular meetings with good attendance, all dues paid, all special days observed and practically all calls responded to. Mon- roe reports a delightful reception given for benefit of Confederate Home at Fayetteville and has raised $125.00 to furnish a U. D. C. room in the new hospital at Monroe. Wadesboro Chapter gave a splendid reunion to Veterans September 16th. Albemarle Chapter sent a box of home-made candy to each occu- pant of Confederate Home at Christmas and later canned goods and two dozen pair of hose. This Chapter's special pride is the scholarship which it gives at the Albemarle N. and I. Institute. The beneficiary of this scholarship, after four years at the school, graduated the past summer and Chapter sent her a check for $25.50, bought her commencement clothes and individual members gave her nice graduation presents. Another girl has been selected for the scholarship and is now at the college. Frank Bennett Children's Chapter comes last but is not least by any means, for it is the joy and pride of the whole district. Under 106 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention the fine leadership of Mrs. Clarence Burns it has made wonderful progress and has increased its membership this year from fifteen to sixty-five registered members. Each of these was presented a Jefferson Davis certificate by General William A. Smith, Com- mander Second North Carolina Division, U. C. V. This Chapter, assisted by the Wadesboro Chapter was hostess for the district meeting which was held at the Wadesboro Country Club, Juen 3rd. We were especially fortunate to have with us at this meeting our State President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson; Mrs. Strayhorn, Direc- tor of Children's Chapters; our Third Vice-President, Miss Mary Mabry, and our own Ex-President, Mrs. Eugene Little. The children had prepared a lovely program which was well rendered at the morning session. A most elegant luncheon was served, to which the forty or more delegates from Monroe, Albe- marle and Laurinburg, all of which had driven forty or fifty miles through the country, did ample justice. Lovely and appropriate toasts were given by the young President of the Children's Chap- ter, by Mrs. Frank Bennett and Mrs. John Bennett. At the afternoon session there were chapter reports, addresses by State officers, interspersed with music. A unique feature was the observance, the first that we know of this day, as "Confed- erate Museum" day, the members bringing a relic or silver offering for Confederate Museum. The meeting closed by singing "Stars and Bars Forever." An invitation to meet with Monroe Chapter was gladly accepted. To our young hostesses, the Frank Bennett Children's Chapter, we hereby express our most grateful appreciation for a day long to be remembered, indeed a perfect day. Mrs. J. M. Brown, Director. District No. 10 The annual meeting of the Tenth District was held on the 27th of April at Smithfield with the Saunders-Holt Chapter. Dele- gates from Raleigh, Selma, Pittsboro, Cary, Smithfield and Clay- ton were present. Prominent among those in attendance were Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, our beloved State President, and Mrs. H. A. London, Ex-State President. We were received at the home of Mrs. William Sanders and later taken to the Methodist Church, where our meeting was held. Prior to this a most delicious lunch- eon was served, the local Chapter being hostess. The meeting was opened with prayer and the beautiful ritual of the U. D. C. Mrs. Holt, President of Saunders-Holt Chapter, welcomed the visiting Daughters in a most gracious manner, pre- senting to them Mrs. H. A. London, the new Director. Mrs. Lon- United Daughters of the Confederacy 107 don thanked the local Chapter for their cordial welcome and enter- tainment, then spoke of the marvellous growth of the U. D. C. in its membership and broad field of activity and the qualities necessary for leadership in it, introducing Mrs. Wilson as one in whom these qualities were vested. In her own sweet, unassuming manner Mrs. Wilson made a most interesting and instructive talk, touching briefly on all the phases of our work. This was followed by the singing in unison of "The Bonnie Blue Flag." Reports from all the Chapters and Henry A. London C. of C. were then given. Mrs. H. A. London, of Pittsboro, told of her visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield and the crying need of a North Carolina Monument there. A most interesting paper was read by Mrs. A. J. Ellis, Historian of Johnston Pettigrew Chapter. This was an account of the en- gagement between the Merrimac and Monitor and was written by Capt. W. F. Drake, who witnessed it. Attention was called to the neglected condition of resting place of the three hundred Southern heroes who lie where they fell at Bentonville. The point was made that although we have a marker there there should be an iron fence to inclose this sacred spot. This work will be undertaken by the District. Mrs. H. A. London, State Chairman of Increased Pensions, gave her very splendid report. Mrs. Charles Lee Smith, Chairman of the Bodleian Library, asked for Southern books to be sent to Oxford, England. Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Ellis delighted all present with stories of their personal experiences as young girls of the sixties. Mrs. H. M. London was unanimously elected to retain her position as Director. After an invitation to the District to meet in Raleigh next year and an expression of thanks to the Sanders-Holt Chapter for the happy day, and the delegates for their good attendance, the meeting stood adjourned. It is with great pleasure that I bring to you a new Chapter formed at Sanford with thirty-one charter members. And we have every prospect of one at Franklinton in the very near future. Louisburg will reorganize C. of C. Chapter this fall. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. H. M. London, Director. District No. 11 The annual session of the Eleventh District of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met in Lumberton Wednesday, May 108 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention 18th, Mrs. L. T. Townsend, President of Robeson Chapter of Lum- berton, presiding. Chapters represented were Fayetteville. St. Paul, Whiteville, Red Springs, Dunn, and Lumberton. The following attractive, interesting and instructive program was rendered, in which the Alfred Rowland Children's Chapter, sixty young Daughters dressed in white with red ties, furnished the music. Song — "America." Invocation — Rev. Dr. Beaman. Address of Welcome — Mrs. N. A. McLean. Response — Mrs. J. H. Anderson, State Recording Secretary. Song — "A Southern Soldier's Uniform," by little Miss Isabel Gray, youngest Daughter present. Greetings from Woman's Club — Mrs. J. J. Goodwin. Greetings from Research Club — Mrs. H. M. Baker. Greetings from Economics Club — Miss Andrews, Home Demon- stration Agent. Solo — "It Is Better to Laugh Than Be Sighing," Mammy's Song — Mrs. L. P. Stack. Essay — "Stonewall Jackson," Miss Biggs. Solo — "The Swallows, Willie's Prayer," Mrs. Martin. Mr. M. G. McKenzie, veteran, brought greetings from Camp Willis Pope, giving us many beautiful and touching reminiscences, closing his remarks with strong praise for the Daughters of the Confederacy. Song — "Our Stars and Bars Will Live Forever." A beautiful and delicious luncheon was then served and enjoyed by all. AFTERNOON SESSION The afternoon session opened with "My Old Kentucky Home." Miss Cornelia McMillan, District Director, in a pleasing manner outlined the work for the year, and disposed of the usual business. A letter from Mrs. Wilson, State President, with greetings, ex- pressing her regret at her inability to attend, was read. Good reports from all Chapters were then read, showing splendid work. Thirty-seven dollars was subscribed to the Vacuum Cleaner Fund for Woman's Confederate Home. Mrs. McEachern was selected to succeed Miss Eloise McGill as custodian of the Flora MacDonald Scholarship Fund. Miss Katherine Robinson, of Fayetteville, and Mrs. L. T. Townsend, of Lumberton, committee appointed to assist her. The present officers, Miss McMillan, of Red Springs, District Director, Mrs. N. A. Townsend, of Dunn, Secretary, were re- United Daughters of the Confederacy 109 elected. Upon the invitation of Miss Sallie Purdie, of Dunn, the District voted to hold its next annual meeting in Dunn. Mrs. J. H. Ander- son extended thanks to the people of Lumberton for their cordial hospitality with a beautiful and appropriate toast. A rising vote of appreciation was given the Director and her work. Miss Cornelia McMillan, Director. District No. 13 The Thirteenth District of the North Carolina Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was beautifully entertained by the John W. Dunham Chapter at the Wilson Country Club, April 29, 1921. The meeting was presided over by our splendid Director, Mrs. Walter F. Woodard. On roll-call of the Chapters it was found that every Chapter in the District was represented, and when the registrar was asked for the number present she reported 100. We were very happy to have so many honor guests for our meeting: Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, our beloved State President, who gave us an outline of our woi'k; our War President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, who told us all about the work of the Jefferson Davis Monument; Mrs. John L. Bridgers, State Historian, who pleaded for better and more historical work; Mrs. F. A. Woodard, State Chaplain, who opened our meeting with our ritual; then two of our honorary State officers, Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, who always adds to our meetings with her wise counsel, and that de- voted Daughter of the sixties, Mrs. J. H. Thorpe. Our District consists of the Chapters in the following towns: Wilson, Tarboro, Greenville, Nashville, Spring Hope, Middlesex, Rocky Mount, and our new Chapter at Farmville, which was or- ganized by Mrs. Woodard in June. Then five Children of the Con- federacy Chapters. The beautiful Powell Banner, given our District by our former Director. Mrs. Staton, for increased membership, was this year won by the Bethel Heroes Chapter, of Rocky Mount. The United Daughters of the Confederacy membership of the District is 586 with 79 new members. We have registered with the General Registrar 591, as some of the Chapters are trying to register all of their members since they were organized. The Children of the Confederacy has 261 members, with all reg- istered with the General Division. Taxes have been paid on 552 members, both in the State and General Divisions. Every Chapter has paid its Sinking Fund. 110 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Five dinners have been given to the veterans and their wives and widows that are outside of our homes, also fruit, flowers, tickets to the Reunion, cards written them at Christmas, and many visits during the year. To widows, $60.00, and much more in sup- plies. Boxes sent Confederate Woman's Home, valued at $465.00. and $2.50 in cash, besides a trunk of things and sixty-four Victrola Records. Amounts sent other objects as follows: Soldiers' Home, $26.00 Nurse at C. W. Home, $45.00; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $18.00 State Educational Fund, $31.50; General Educational Fund, $8.50 Hero Fund, $281.45; North Carolina Room in Richmond, $2.50 Confederate Women's Relief Work, $21.00; Publicity Fund for our book, $23.00; number of books bought by Chapters, 20; by mem- bers, 89; paid, 38; Lee Memorial, S8.00; Cunningham Memorial, $2.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $3.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $92.25 (this includes fifty receipts); Maury Monument, $2.50; Win- borne Marker, $25.50; Stars and Bars Memorial, $7.00; Gettysburg Monument, $74.25; subscriptions to Veteran, twenty; War Records collected, forty-two; historical meetings held, sixty-eight; papers collected, fifty-nine; papers entered for prizes, twenty-four; local prizes given, twelve; State, one; general, two; markers placed at the graves of veterans, seven; sixteen trees planted and marked as memorials of our boys who died for our united country in the World War; spent for beautifying local monument, $681.95. At our District meeting a resolution was offered and passed to bring before the State the erection of a suitable monument to the memory of General William Dorsey Pender, and Tarboro has already $500.00 in bank subject to call for this work. I would go into detail about the beautiful unveiling exercises when the Winborne Marker was placed in the care of the John W. Dunham Chapter, but that will be told by one who can do it better than I, for she has been Chairman of that work since she offered the suggestion that it should be done. Receipts for the year for the District, not counting the $500.00 in bank at Tarboro for Pender Monument, $2,579.99; disbursements, $2,343.07. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt, Director, Mary Bryan Gorham, Secretary. District No. 14 The Fourteenth District of the North Carolina Division, United United Daughters of the Confederacy 111 Daughters of the Confederacy, is composed of eleven Chapters of United Daughters of the Confederacy, with an active membership of six hundred and sixteen (616), a gain of eighty-seven (87) mem- bers for the year, and eight Chapters of the Children of the Con- federacy, with an active membership of two hundred and eight (208), an increase for the year of one hundred and forty (140). Two Chapters, Vanceboro and Mayesville, having ceased to func- tion during the year, hence no account of these Chapters is taken in the above. I have organized during the year, one United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter, "Col. G. F. Whitfield," at La Grange, with a present membership of forty-six (46). Have registered, accord- ing to the new triple registration, all old Chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in the District, making every Chap- ter in the district now correctly registered. This means a com- plete roll, including transferred, demitted and decreased members. Have also organized four Children of the Confederacy Chapters, with a present total membership of one hundred and thirty-seven (137). The "Mary Francis Hancock" Chapter, at Morehead City, with a membership of seventy-six (76) ; the "Ann Carter Lee" Chapter at Beaufort, with seven members (7); the "Col. S. B. Taylor Chapter, at Jacksonville, with nine members (9), and the "Joseph Kinsey" Chapter, at La Grange, with twenty members (20). This Chapter now has applications for thirty (30) new members. In addition thereto, have registered two old Chapters: the "Winnie Davis" Chapter at Kinston, with fourteen (14) mem- bers, and the "Washington Grays," at Washington, with eleven members (11). This completes the registration of all the Chap- ters in the District under the new requirements. In making a survey of the District, the first of the year, I found much lethargy and inactivity in several Chapters. It therefore became necessary to do a great deal of work. During the year, I have visited every Chapter in the District — several Chapters a number of times — traveling thirteen hundred and seventy-five (1375) miles, writing three hundred and forty-one (341) letters, fifty (50) post cards and sending fifty-four (54) telegrams and telephone messages. The results have fully justified the effort and expenditure. On Saturday, April 30th, the annual session of the District meet- ing was held in Kinston at "Vernon Hall," the beautiful home of Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, our former Divisional President. We were happy to have with us our honored Divisional President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, of Gastonia, who graced the occasion with a very inspiring address. We had also, Mrs. T. G. Hyman, of New 112 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Bern, Divisional Vice-President, and Mrs. D. G. Bell, of Morehead City, Divisional Registrar. Letters from Miss Mabry and Mrs. Long were, by request, read at this meeting. The representatives from the various Chapters were requested to contribute favorite songs to Mrs. Cheek, our Musical Director, who is compiling a book of Southern Songs. Every Chapter in the District was represented, thei'e being about two hundred delegates and guests present. We were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Harvey, assisted by the A. M. Waddell Chap- ter; Mrs. Dan Quinnerly. President, having extended to us a very cordial welcome. At this meeting, Mrs. Harvey presented to the District a very handsome Loving Cup, in memory of her uncle, Capt. George Stan- ley Dewey, to be awarded annually to the Chapter in District No. 14, making the best record of educational work, including all edu- cational purposes, Hero Fund, Divisional Educational Fund, Schol- arships and local co-operative work for education. The writer offered as a prize, for the largest increase in membership by any Chapter in the District for the year, ten dollars ($10.00) in gold. This was by far the most largely attended meeting ever held in the District, and much enthusiasm was created. I have taken occasion, through correspondence, to thank the Hon. Walter Murphy, of Salisbury, member of the House of Represen- tatives, and the Hon. Solomon Gallert, of Statesville, member of the State Senate, for their untiring and successful efforts in behalf of our honored veterans, while the Pension Bill was being consid- ered by the last Legislature. Upon inquiry, I find that Maury's United States History is be- ing taught only in three counties out of eight, comprising the Fourteenth (14th) District, and strenuous effort is being made to have these eliminated. There are taken by two Chapters of the District twenty-six (26) copies of ''Truths of History," and by the various Chapters of the District thirty-two (32) copies of "Southern Women in War Times" — five copies have been presented to the schools. The amount requested by Mrs. Wilson for the purchase of "Women of the South in War Times," to be given to the two Confederate Homes and the Colleges of the State, has been remitted. Nearly every Chapter in the District are subscribers to the "Veteran." We hope to very largely increase the circulation next year. Eleven Historical papers have been prepared and one hundi'ed and three (103) War Records sent to Mrs. Holt. Recipes for the United Daughters of the Confederacy Cook Book have been forwarded to Mrs. Boskinsky. Two (2) handsome pic- United Daughters of the Confederacy 113 tures have been presented to schools and three prizes of five dollars ($5.00) each have been awarded to high school pupils for best essay. Five (5) Crosses of Honor have been bestowed and twelve (12) Markers placed. Memorial exercises in conjunction with the World War Heroes have been observed throughout the District and the honored vet- erans have been graciously remembered by placing wreaths and flowers on the graves of the departed, and supplying sumptuous repasts to those still with us. Boxes of fruit, canned goods and linen have been sent to both Confederate Homes by the Chapters of the District which have not contributed in money. The total disbursements from the District for the year amount to $2,983.67, which includes the amount from sale of the Jefferson Davis Monument receipts, $130.00. For detail and itemized infor- mation, see appendix. Every Chapter in the Fourteenth District is now in fine, healthy condition, and it gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the hearty co-operation of the members of the various Chapters in the development of the work. I feel very sure we will be able to show very satisfactory progress during the coming year. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director Fourteenth District. Appendix State and General Tax and Sinking Fund $ 315.50 Gettysburg 145.00 Jefferson Davis Fund, including sale of Receipts ($130.00) 266.75 Hero Fund 242.50 Educational Fund 76.50 Confederate Women's Home 65.98 Confederate Soldiers' Home 90.39 Lee Memorial 15.00 North Carolina Room at Richmond 7.50 Matthew Fontaine Maury Memorial Fund 105.00 Free Bed Fund 40.00 Mrs. Winbourne Marker 17.00 Given in cash for aid of Veterans 119.99 Memorial Tablet for Maj. Orrin Randolph Smith 2.00 For removal of Confederate bodies to Garfield Park 1.00 "Women of the South in War Times," to be given to Col- leges and Confederate Homes in the State 3.00 Incidental expenses 196.27 Expenses of Convention at New Bern 920.29 114 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention For Hero Fund received at Convention 115.00 From C. of C. Chapter 239.00 $2,983.67 District No. 15 The ninth annual meeting of the Fifteenth District of Halifax County was held in Enfield, N. C, April 5th, at 11 o clock. Dele- gates arrived by automobiles from Littleton, Weldon, Halifax and Scotland Neck. The meeting was called to order by the Director, in the Baptist Church, which was appropriately decorated with patriotic colors. Back of the pulpit hung the U. D. C. five-pointed star, each point representing a distinct feature of the woi'k. Mrs. E. C. Dunn, President of the hostess Chapter welcomed the visiting delegates. Mrs. R. S. Travis of Weldon responded in behalf of. the District, and voiced the appreciation of all. Rev. T. L. Justice opened the meeting with prayer, after which the beautiful and impressive U. D. C. Ritual was used. The Director declared the meeting opened for business. Our honored State President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, in her gracious manner, gave a most interesting address which was based on the five points of the Star of the Confederacy: Think, Dare, Love, Live and Pray, each word meaning so much in the noble work. Mrs. R. P. Holt, Third Vice-President General, made a splendid talk on the work of organizing Children's Chapters, and urged each Chapter to organize. Mr. R. B. House, State Collector of War Records, impressed his hearers with his earnest appeal fo- collecting all historical data. The following songs were sung: solo, "Our Own Stars and Bars Will Live Forever," by Miss Ri Reade and chorus; "Suwanee River," by Enfield High School st. dents; solo, "Goodbye," by Rev. T. L. Justice; "Old Kentucky Home," by quartet. The meeting was closed with "Dixie." All Chapters had splendid reports, including the Children's Chapter of Halifax. Adult membership 212, all of whom were registered and most of them have been re-registered. New mem- bers, 24. Have two registered Children's Chapters, one at Hali- fax and one at Weldon, which has recently been organized with 28 members. Six war records and four historical papers have been sent in. Two Crosses of Honor presented Veterans. Eight subscribers to "The Veteran." Fifteen copies of "Southern Women in War Times" sold. $8.00 sent to "Stars and Bars Memorial," $20.00 to State Educational Fund. Each Chapter has paid the $1.15 per capita to the "Hero Fund," except Weldon, which gave $3.00. A United Daughters of the Confederacy 115 war cannon was mounted on the Graded School campus at Weldon at a cost of $85.00 to the Junius Daniel Chapter. Each Chapter contributed $5.00 to both Confederate Homes, besides sending boxes of canned goods, quilts, rugs, etc. Scotland Neck gave a towel shower for the Confederate Women's Home. Eight mark- ers were placed on Veterans' graves; $5.00 sent to Nurse's Fund, $12.50 to Gettysburg Monument, $2 to N. C. room in Richmond, Va., $7 to free bed at Montrose Sanatorium. Contributions were also sent to General Educational Fund and Confederate Relief Fund; $24.25 were sent to Jefferson Davis Monument. Sold by Director, ten Jefferson Davis souvenir receipts, $10.00, and eleven contributions solicited to Lee Memorial Fund, $11.00. A copy of "Southern Women in War Times" was presented to the Grade:! School at Enfield, and one to the Graded School at Scotland Neck. Each Chapter observed all memorial days with appropriate exer- cises. Have liberally aided sick Veterans and Daughters and at- tended the funerals of all Veterans, placing evergreen wreaths and Confederate flags upon their graves. The Director visited each Chapter during the year, also tried tr> organize Chapters in Whitakers and Roanoke Rapids. The Chap- ter at Enfield has $100.00 in the savings department of the Ban": cf Enfield, to be added to and used in buying markers for t1 Confederate dead. The Frank M. Parker Chapter of Enfield gave $25.00, a drugget, and members gave clothing, furniture and a pounding to two Daughters, who lost their home by fire. Two Chapters support an Armenian orphan. Historical programs are used by some of the Chapters. The Director has written 158 Dis- trict letters, 35 cards, 90 letters and 45 cards for her Chapter since January, 1921. Two memorial trees were planted on the Enfield Graded School Campus in memory of the two boys who lost their lives in France. The District accepted the invitation to meet with Scotland Neck Chapter next April. At the conclusion of the meeting, a bountiful luncheon was served in the Sunday School Department. The color scheme was carried out and small Confederate flags were given as favors. Respectfully submitted, Katie W. Riddick, Director of District No. 15. District No. 16 The annual meeting of the Sixteenth District, N. C. Division of the U. D. C, met in the annex of the First Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, N. C, May 17, 1921. The meeting was opened by Rev. H. E. Myers, pastor City Road Methodist Church with an j 16 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention appropriate scripture reading. A talk on "The Accomplishment of Women," followed by prayer. The audience then sang "Star- Spangled Banner." Mrs. Glover, President of the D. H. Hill Chapter, delivered the address of welcome in behalf of the Chapter; words of welcome in the name of their city were extended visitors by Mr. Job, President of Chamber of Commerce. His words were well chosen and he paid a beautiful tribute to our organization, saying it was an honor to entertain ladies of such an organization as ours, women with vision and vim, with backbone instead of a wishbone. These words of welcome were followed by response by Miss Ella Early of Aulander in very appropriate and beautiful words. Our District Leader, Mrs. E. L. Gatling, was then introduced by Mrs. Glover. She gave an account of District meeting held in Windsor May, 1920. She then gave an outline of Chapters in our District, reporting ten adult Chapters and one Children's Chapter. The work of the Joseph Cherry Chapter, Merry Mill, was specially mentioned. Mrs. Gatling then made an earnest plea for contributions to the Gettysburg marker, saying she thought it was the least we could do to be anxious to complete some memorial to the brave men of the sixtiets who went farthest in the heat of the battle. Also told us that the Jefferson Davis monument had been turned over to our organization for completion and expressed a desire that that work be accomplished as soon as possible. The next thing on the program was a duet beautifully rendered by Mesdames Will Twiddy and J. L. Pritchard. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, our State President, was introduced by Mrs. E. L. Gatling. Her address was full of inspiration and interest to us all. Her theme was "The Things We Already Know and Getting a Clear Vision of What We Are Supposed to Do." She contrasted our first General Convention and our last one which met in Asheville, telling us that in the twenty-seven years our number had reached nearly 100,000, 6,000 of which are in our Dilvision. In beautiful and effective words she told us of what we had done and set before us what our goal should be, in the meantime urging us to stimulate interest among the young people and children so that the Confederacy may not die. Mrs. Wilson then spoke of the prizes which are offered for the best papers written on subjects pertaining to the Confederacy, and recommended this as a means of creating interest among high school pupils. The educational work was then discussed and the importance of United Daughters of the Confederacy 117 it was forcefully brought out. Mrs. Wilson explained fully the Hero Fund. Also told us that the month of June had been set aside as the month to work for the Jefferson Davis Monument. She asked that we observe June 3rd and that we ask that Jeffer- son Davis' favorite hymn be sung in our churches the Sunday before his birthday. We then entered the business session. Minutes of last meeting were read, followed by roll call of chapters, five chapters report- ing. Committees were appointed on nomination and time and place. Just at this time we were delighted to see three Confed- erate Veterans come in. They were asked for remarks to which all responded, after which we adjourned for dinner. A bountiful feast of good things was served us in the social room of the church, which was beautifully decorated with our colors. We had the pleasure of enjoying beautiful music rendered by the Elizabeth City Orchestra during the repast. The afternoon session opened at 2:30 with Mrs. E. L. Gatling presiding. Mrs. Glover introduced Mr. W. O. Saunders, editor of The Independent, to make a talk. He said the one big thing con- fronting womanhood today is world disarmament, and urged us as an organization to make propaganda against war as long as we have an organization. A letter was then read from Mrs. Little urging the ladies to help on the Cunningham Memorial, the founder of the Confederate Veteran. Mrs. Gatling then made an earnest appeal for Davis Monument and in this appeal urged the daughters to be faithful to our heroes, who were first at Bethel, farthest at Gettysburg and last at Appomattox. Mrs. Wilson made a short talk in which she told us the Rebecca Winborne Marker in Wilson was unveiled at 1921 District meeting. Also spoke of bed at Montrose and told us about our patient there. Mrs. Noah Burfoot then sang for us very beautifully "Sweet Genevieve." Business session was again entered into. Edenton and Hertford had sent in by request histories of their chapters which were read. The District Leader asked that they be recorded in the Secretary's book, also added that she hoped to get the history of each Chapter in our District. A letter from Mrs Long, our State Treasurer, was read, asking each Chapter to send money now to what they had failed to respond to as the expenses this year were even greater than before. Mrs. Wilson then explained what the Woman's Relief Fund is, stating that it was to help old Confederate ladies where there are 118 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention no organizations. She also mentioned the $1,000,000 Pension, ■which has just heen granted the old soldiers. Mrs. E. L. Gatling then presented resolutions which she asked that each Chapter adopt. The resolutions were adopted. The audience then joined in singing "Carolina." Mrs. Wilson suggested that each Chapter ask some capable man or woman who is interested in the Confederacy to give a hostorical address once or twice a year for the benefit of school children and also to place pictures in schools of Confederate heroes. The report of Committee on Nominations was then called for. Mrs. E. L. Gatling, Windsor, N. C, was re-elected District Leader. Mrs. H. M. Bell, Windsor, N. C, was re-elected Secretary. Report on time and place was then called for. On account of so many Chapters not being represented the time and place was left open for communication. Resolutions of appreciation in behalf of the delegates and visi- tors were drawn up and read by Miss Ella Early, Aulander, N. C. Mr. Matthews, one of the Veterans, made a few impressive re- marks concerning their camp and asked for advice or any sug- gestions from the Daughters as to how they might maintain their camp as their officers were fast thinning out. One of the Daugh- ters of the D. H. Hill Chapter made a motion that their Chapter adopt this camp and have their meeting together. This motion was carried. Owing to the lateness of the hour the meeting came to a clcse with a delightful automobile ride over the city and through the trucking section near the city, past colonial residences of his- torical interest. A reception was given in honor of the Daughters in the spa- cious and hospitable home of Mrs. Charles Robertson. Since the meeting the District Leader has been busy visiting the Chapters and writing them monthly letters. Aulander, Ahoskie, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Winton and Windsor are correctly reg- istered, while the Merry Hill, Hertford, Gatesville and Murfrees- boro Chapters are busy looking up old applications. A Chil- dren's Chapter has been organized in Aulander. Mrs. E. L. Gatling, District Leader, Miss Mary Pruden, Secretary Pro Tern. 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C; $1.00 to the Publicity Fund for the book, "Women of the South in War Times;" $2.00 to the Rebecca Win- borne marker; $5.00 to the Old Soldiers' Home; $20.00 to the Gettysburg Monument; $21.75 to the Jefferson Davis Monument Fund. Sent to each member of the Old Ladies' Home at Fayette- ville, 21 in number, Christmas boxes filled with candy. In January sent to the Confederate Home at Fayetteville three cases of canned goods, tomatoes, English peas and corn, also two dozen pairs of hose. Paid the Scholarship Fund of $50.00 to the Albemarle Insti- tute. As this was the young lady's last year, the Chapter gave her $25.50 at commencement, and her graduation outfit, besides numerous gifts were given her by members of the Chapter. As the Chapter keeps a girl at the Institute, one has been selected, and is already in school. Paid the $3.00 for the Seventh District towards the fund for placing the book. "Women of the South in War Times," in the colleges of the State. Sent eight boxes of candy, fruits, nuts and other good things to eat, with $9.00 in money, to each of eight orphan girls who were obliged to remain at school during the Christmas holidays. Observed all memorial days, and had sung in all churches in town on Sunday preceding the birth- day of Lee and Jackson their favorite hymn. Bought eleven books of "Women of the South in War Times." Presented to each of the four schools a copy of Miss Rutherford's book, "Truths of His- tory." Quite a number of others were bought by the members. Entertained all the veterans of the county, and quite a number from adjoining counties, at a most elaborate dinner, assisted in serving dinner to the late war veterans of the county. The Chap- ter was honored with a visit from the State President, Mrs. Wil- son, and Director of Children's Chapters, Mrs. Strayhorn. Respectfully submitted, Mary E. Mabry, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 123 ASHEBORO— RANDOLPH CHAPTER, No. 1031 We have contributed $1.00 to Sinking Fund; $10.00 to Educa- tional fund; $10.00 to bed at Sanatorium; $24.15 to Hero Fund; $10.00 to Confederate Woman's Home; $2.50 to Cunningham Me- morial; fifty cents for putting books in colleges, etc., and also $2.00 to Major Owen Randolph Smith Marker. We have served dinner to the veterans and sent flowers, and a committee from the Chapter to the funeral of veterans. We use in our regular monthly meetings articles from book, "Women of the South in War Times" and "Truths of History. Mrs. J. V. Hunter, President. ASHEVILLE— ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, No. 104 Asheville Chapter reports continued progress. Monthly meetings held with large attendance. Memorial Days fittingly observed and splendid dinners to veterans. Mrs. Marshall Williams, our invited guest May 10th, presented our prize of $5.00 to Gordon Simmons for the best essay, out of fourteen, on "Lee— the Man." June 3rd, Mrs. E. L. McKee, District Leader, favored us with an excellent address. We assisted with benefit ball for Sons of Veterans. Gave successful tea dance and moving picture benefit to aid benevolent causes. Helped give cheer to Kenilworth patients July 4th, with program. Later, sent ice cream. Had beautiful float in Comrade Week parade representing Veterans, Sons, Daughters, and Chil- dren of Confederacy. Sent 14 letters to Text Book Committee protesting against the use of Muzzy's History. Eight delegates attended District meeting at Sylva. Chapter Historian presented gold bar of honor to Mrs. Pressley, age 101. One hundred and thirty pages of history have been read before the Chapter. Issued 10 permits for U. D. C. badges. Wired Representative Murphy urging increased pensions for veterans. Take pride in having been joint hostess to General Convention last year. Visitors were lavish in praising city and arrangements. September 27th, our gala day, with splendid basket picnic to 65 veterans and four honor guests. Old members registered. Twenty-one crosses placed. Sixty copies of "Women of the South in War Times" purchased through our vigilant Chairman, Mrs. Matthews. One given to Pack Library and each daily paper, 21 being placed in county high schools, one in each college near, including Bingham. At March meeting, Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr., was unanimously endorsed for 1922 State President. To Gettysburg, $50.00; Confederate Home, $25.00; barrel apples, Soldiers' Home, $25.00; barrel apples, Hero, 124 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention $24.25; General Relief, Richmond, $15.00; North Carolina Room, $5.00; Education, $10.00; Free Bed, $10.00; Smith, $10.00; Night Schools, $10.00; Ind., $2.50; Lee, $2.00; Cunningham, $2.00; Pub- licity, $5.00; Books, $128.00. Added 116 members in two years. This Chapter was fifth to be organized in State. Will celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary next April. Mrs. E. S. Clayton, President. ASHEVILLE— FANNY PATTON CHAPTER, No. 1699 Have held regular monthly meetings, and several extra ones. Given 35 books to County High Schools; offered medal to County High Schools on "War Between the States." Gave prize to Ashe- ville High School student on "Confederate Navy." Wrote letters and sent telegrams protesting against use of Muzzy's History to State Text Book Committee and Board of Education. In April presented to all (white) schools of Asheville, photographs of Gov- ernor Vance, also to City Library and Veterans' Hall. Also pre- sented large portrait of General Lee to West Asheville School. Have taken room and adopted veteran at Soldiers' Home; sent cash contributions and package valued at $25.00. Also cash contribu- tion and barrel of apples to Confederate Woman's Home. Served as local joint hostesses with Asheville Chapter for North Carolina Division at General Convention last November. Celebrated Jan- uary 19th and May 10th as joint hostesses with Asheville Chap- ter. Celebrated June 3rd, Mrs. Glenn, hostesses, 85 veterans present, and bestowed six Crosses of Honor. Held annual card party in July to raise funds for needs of Chapter. August 23rd, had special Historical Meeting, bestowed seven crosses and had watermelon feast for the 75 veterans present. September 24th, birthday of founder of Chapter, Mrs. Martha Kepler. We have annual social meeting in her honor. September 27th, bestowed four Crosses of Honor. Have sent in large historical report. Have aided veterans and their families and contributed to all calls made upon us at all times. Complete re-registration. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. John S. Watters, President. AULANDER— AULANDER CHAPTER, No. 1921 Our Chapter has paid its annual dues, has twenty members, and has observed Lee-Jackson Day, Jefferson Davis' Birthday, and we have organized a Children's Chapter. We have read the minutes. The initial year of the Aulander Chapter has been a most satis- United Daughters of the Confederacy 125 factory one. Our meetings have been well attended and our his- torical programs very interesting. Seven new members have been added and several blanks are out to be filled. We have met all obligations and responded to all the calls of the General Convention. To the Gettysburg Fund we contributed $50.00; to the Lee Memorial Fund, $25.00; to the Hero Fund, $23.00; to the Old Soldiers' Home in Raleigh we sent a Christmas box and to the veterans of our county cards and small gifts. Dur- ing the Fair in our town we furnished dinner to all veterans who were present. Several of our members are subscribers to the Confederate Vet- eran; and we purchased one copy of "Southern Women in War Times." Our Chapter paid the expenses of two delegates to the District Convention at Elizabeth City, where they heard a most inspiring address by our State President, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. S. A. Saunders. BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA CHAPTER, No. 1353 Transylvania Chapter celebrated its tenth birthday with an anni- versary meeting in May with the same hostess, Mrs. T. H. Ship- man, who entertained the organization in 1911. Yearly reports for the nine previous years were read by Chapter members from Division minutes. The growth and history were both interesting and gratifying — 17 to 71 — and not a member lost by death in the ten years. The support and management of our Memorial Library and the Bureau of Information for summer visitors have come to be our main tasks. There we spend most of our energy and most of our funds. The town and county have shown their appreciation of our work and worth by putting steam heat in our Library and building a handsome cobble-stone wall steps and cement walk at our entrance. Besides sending a barrel of potatoes to the Home in Fayette- ville, and keeping up our three scholarships, we have contributed to the State Education Fund, to the Jefferson Davis Monument, the Jefferson Davis Highway, the Rebecca Winbourne Marker, the Orrin Randolph Smith Tablet, and the bed at Sanatorium. We had three delegates and four visitors at the General Conven- tion in Asheville. Annie Jean Gash. President. 126 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention BURLINGTON— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 1640 Assisted American Legion celebrate Armistice Day by serving dinner furnished by Legion, assisted by ladies of Graham Chapter. Had a float in the parade. We have each adopted a lady in the Woman's Home, Fayetteville, to be nice to. Sent boxes to each lady at Christmas. We have disposed of three copies of "The Women of the South in War Times." The Chapter presented one to our Public Library. The Chapter has the Veteran sent to the Program Chairman to be used in our pi'ograms. We celebrated Gettysburg Day with a program, and especial invitations to the local veterans were sent out. A goodly number responded. The District meeting was attended by the President and two delegates. We served dinner to the veterans of the county and their wives on July 4th. Our Chapter now numbers 49 members. 28 of which have been gained since last Convention. We have contributed $1.50 to Jefferson Davis Fund; $5.00 to Woman's Relief; $5.00 to bed in State Sanatorium; $2.00 to Rebecca Winbourne Marker; $2.00 to Publicity Fund; $10.00 to Gettysburg Memorial; $5.00 to Cunningham Memorial (returned, too late, books closed); $1.00 to Sinking Fund; $24.15 to Hero Fund; $1.00 to Educational Fund; $19.50 taxes. We have in bank $108.72, which we draw upon for local veterans. We call this our Old Soldiers' Fund, and use it for funeral designs, Christmas boxes and general relief. Mrs. D. S. Hall. BURGAW— PENDER COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 761 September 30, 1920 — Balance on hand in bank, $13.78; in cash, $1.50; collected for bed in Sanatorium, $11.90; dues collected, $43.50; proceeds play, $46.54; Jefferson Davis Monument, $2.25. September 21— Balance in bank, $1.16. Total, $120.62. Chairman for aiding Confederate Veterans collected special fund and paid out $21.65 toward caring for one veteran. Confederate Women's Home — 53 quarts canned goods, 11 pounds coffee, one-half bushel meal; four pounds sugar, one sack flour, seven small tin cans, five quart tin cans, one-half pound tea; two bath towels. Soldiers' Home — 32 quarts canned goods, 16 quarts canned goods, tin; 12 pounds coffee, one-half bushel meal, four pounds sugar, four small tin cans, one box macaroni, two towels. Mrs. E. T. Pullen, Recording Secretary. Mrs. W. I. Taylor, President, United Daughters of the Confederacy 127 BEAUFORT— FORT MACON CHAPTER, No. 14 Our Chapter has paid its State and General Taxes and we have contributed the following: Keg- of salt mullets and four gallons oysters to Confederate Women's Home; box oranges, pair blankets and comforter to Soldiers' Home. Sent Christmas cards to all veterans in county. Gave $10.00 to Free Bed Fund at Sanatorium; $5.00 for Rebecca Winbourne Marker; $5.75 for Jefferson Davis Monument Fund; $40.00 for Gettysburg Memorial Fund; $5.00 for State Educa- tional and $15.00 for Hero Fund. Gave floral design to veteran's widow; purchased one copy of "Southern Women in War Times;" gave $10.00 toward expenses of two veterans to Reunion in Durham; paid all expenses of one veteran to attend National Convention at Chattanooga. Observed all Memorial Days, May 10th. Decorated all graves of veterans. Have 29 new members, with blanks out for a number more. Organized Children's Chapter. We hope to be more prosperous the coming year. Mrs. G. D. Potter, Recording Secretary. CHAPEL HILL— LEONIDAS POLK CHAPTER, No. 556 To stimulate interest in Lee and Jackson Day, we offered prize of five dollars in gold to student in High School who wrote best essay on Lee. We had three such goods papers that we gave the five dollars to the best, and two other prizes to second and third best. Professor Hamilton, of History Department of the Univer- sity of North Carolina, gave a very fine address on "The Life of Lee" to the whole school, which was very much enjoyed. One of our old soldiers, Mr. Lindsey, attended the National Reunion, Confederate Veterans, at Chattanooga. We gave fine dinner to all old soldiers in Orange and Chatham — any that wanted to come — and altogether were over forty. The Hon. Whitehead Kluttz, of Washington, gave them a very eloquent and inspiring address. Altogether, I think it about the best observance of the 10th we have had. Sorry we can't send a delegate this year, but it seems impossi- ble for any member to go at this time. We send our greetings to the U. D. C. assembled in Convention, and hope they may have a happy and profitable meeting. Mrs. A. A. Kluttz, President, Mrs. Jennie Latta, Secretary. 128 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention CHARLOTTE— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 220 The Stonewall Jackson Chapter held all meetings. Attendance good. Gained 24 members. Enrollment, 198. Contributed to Get- tysburg Monument, $400.00; Jefferson Davis, Maury's Monument, and Cunningham Memorial; expended $84.00 veterans' lunches; $25.00 to needy veterans; gave banquet to veterans Lee- Jackson Day; generous boxes to Soldiers' and Woman's Confederate Home. Receipts. $809.47; disbursements, $787.39. In Treasury, one Lib- erty bond, two certificates; total, $89.67. All Memorial Days ob- served, four crosses bestowed May 10th. Graves decorated by Chil- dren of Confederacy. Our Children's Chapter was 22 members; has accomplished much under Mrs. Ellis Henderson's able leader- ship. We had 100 typewritten pages historical subjects, two reminis- cences, and 38 high school essays competing for U. D. C. Medai offered by Miss Myrtle Irwin, received crosses for best essay on "The Origin of the Ku Klux Klan." We keep a Maternity Loan Trunk for needy mothers. We have had a most prosperous year. Mrs. Henry E. Thomas, President. CLINTON— ASHFORD SILLERS CHAPTER, No. 1133 The Ashford Sillers Chapter submits the following report: Chapter dues, taxes and Sinking Fund paid. Contributed to the Nurses' Fund, $4.91; bed at Sanatorium, $5.16; Jefferson Davis Monument, $5.00; Soldiers' Home, $5.00; Gettysburg. $2.00; Hero Fund, $2.00; Lee Memorial Fund, $2.00. Total, $26.17. Presented to the Clinton School Library one copy of the "Wo- men of the South in War Times;" one box of groceries to the Woman's Confederate Home; sent $40.00 to Mrs. Long for Woman's Confederate Home; $35.00 of this was reported at the last Con- vention at New Bern. Gave aid to one veteran for having his eyes treated. Have applications for two new members. Mrs. Ella L. Hiatt. President. CONCORD— DODSON-RAMSEUR CHAPTER, No. 214 We collected during the year $166.50 from dues and a silver tea. We spent $64.00. We have some on interest for crosses for the graves of departed soldiers buried in the county. Mrs. G. M. Love, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 129 CARY— CARY CHAPTER, No. 1722 Our Chapter has not grown much yet but we have bright pros- pects. Mrs. E. L. Baucom, President. DUNN— CHICORA CHAPTER, No. 801 Sent one barrel of apples to Woman's Home in Fayetteville; sent one pot plant to feeble member U. D. C. ; gave two subscriptions to Confederate Veteran; presented to the Dunn Graded School one copy of the "Women of the South in War Times," and also one large Confederate flag, also United States flag. Sent $10.00 to 1917-1918 scholarship Hero Fund; sent $5.00 to Soldiers' Home in Raleigh. Mrs. McD. Holliday. DURHAM— JULIAN S. CARR CHAPTER, No. 355 The Julian S. Carr Chapter wishes to report the most prosper- ous year of its existence. Have paid annual taxes and dues, also both Publicity and Sinking Fund; contributed to the free bed for tubercular patients at North Carolina Sanatorium; also $5.00 to the Rebecca Winbourne Marker. On Christmas we remembered the Old Soldiers' Home at Raleigh and Woman's Home at Fay- etteville by a donation. We observed Lee and Jackson Day with a very interesting program followed by a social hour. On the 10th of May we met the veterans at the cemetery for the exercises of the day, after which the Daughters decorated the graves, and the veterans were entertained at a barbecue by a friend. Our Chapter entertained the District meeting April April 8, 1921. Jefferson Davis' birthday was observed by sending $10.00 to a needy vet- eran. We placed another worthy boy at Trinity College on our Local Chapter Scholarship, paying his matriculation fee of $10.00. A Durham boy also has the honor of getting the Division Scholar- ship at Trinity College. Last but not least we had the State Re- union of the veterans with us in August. It is needless to say what a pleasure it was to us. Our Historian has secured twenty- five War Records, and hopes to report more next time. We have lost four members by death and two by demit. We have two new members and many prospects. By reason of the fact that we were fortunate in having the Con- federate Reunion of Veterans in August, it was our privilege and 130 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention opportunity to contribute $1,504.00 towards the expenses of the Reunion. Mrs. T. Edgar Cheek, President, Mrs. F. D. Fanning, Secret', ELIZABETH CITY— THE D. H. HILL CHAPTER, No. 1207 We have adopted the few remaining veterans who once formed the camp of the county. We entertained the District Division of our section in May; have adopted and used a Year Book for our literary and social work; helped a veteran to a hospital in Balti- more; have given to Soldiers' Home, Old Ladies' Home, State San- atorium, Jefferson Davis Monument, Hero Fund, $1.15 per mem- ber, besides our own local work. We are registered according to the new plan. Respectfully. Mrs. W. C. Glover, President, Mrs. H. C. Pearson, Treasurer. ENFIELD— FRANK M. PARKER CHAPTER, No. 1096 Meetings each month well attended. Taxes, Sinking Fund and all dues for 55 members paid to January 1, 1922. Received ona member by demit, one demitted, one lost by death, two withdrew membership, five new members admitted this year, all members re-registered. Sick veterans and Daughters visited, taking deli- cacies and flowers to them. Sick Committee, in four months, car- ried seven dinners, fruit nine times, made 37 visits, 36 trays taken sick ones, clothing to two needy veterans and underwear to sick veteran. Chapter pounded needy daughter of a veteran with pro- visions, gave $5.00 to sick grand-daughter of a veteran at Sana- torium, $5.00 to sick son of veteran in Biltmore Hospital, $5.00 to sick Daughter, and $25.00, a drugget and things to furnish home and a pounding to two Daughters who lost their homes by fire. Chapter adopted Armenian orphan again this year, paying $5.00 per month. Forty-nine cans of fruits and vegetables at Thanks- giving sent to Soldiers' Home; also 49 cans to Confederate Wo- man's Home. Placed evergreen wreaths and flags on graves of three veterans. Sent flowers when death occurred in Daughters' families. Five members subscribed to "The Veteran." Bought three copies of "Southern Women in War Times," one for Chap- ter, one presented to Graded School, one bought by member. Three dollars toward placing this book in State Colleges and Confederate Homes and $1.00 to Publicity Fund. Offered medal to high school United Daughters of the Confederacy 131 pupil for best essay on a soldier who served in World War and a descendant of a veteran. All Memorial Days observed with appro- priate exercises. Annual picnic dinner given to veterans June 3rd. This Chapter had the honor of being the first and only Chapter in the State to pay the $1.15 per capita to "Hero Fund" last year. Paid again 25 cents per capita to Jefferson Davis Monument. Miss Riddick sold ten Jefferson Davis souvenir receipts, $10.00; also solicited contributions to Lee Memorial Fund, $11.00. Planted two memorial trees in school campus in memory of our two boys who lost their lives in France. Had a Valentine party, clearing $109.00, which was placed in the bank to be added to and used for buying markers for our Confederate graves. We have con- tributed to every call, also contributed $1.00 each to the following: Needy Confederate Relief Fund, Gettysburg Monument, North Car- olina Room in Richmond, Va., Maury Monument, Cunningham Me- morial, Nurses' Fund and free bed at Montrose Sanatorium; $5.00 each to the following: Soldiers' Home, Confederate Woman's Home, Stars and Bars Memorial, and State Educational Fund. Contributed $1.00 to Lee Memorial Fund, and $12.50 to Jefferson Davis Monument. Mrs. Raymond C. Dunn, President. FAISON— FAISON-HICKS CHAPTER, No. 539 We gave $5.00 to the Woman's Home, Fayetteville ; $5.00 to the Gettysburg Monument Fund; $2.00 to Educational Endowment; $2.00 to Soldiers' Home. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. M. F. Timmons. FAYETTEVILLE— J. E. B. STUART CHAPTER, No. 483 The J. E. B. Stuart Chapter for the past year has grown in membership and interest shown. Thirty-three new members have been added to our roll, and the attendance at meetings has in- creased over 200 per cent. Working with the five-fold objects of the U. D. C. in view, our Chapter has paid the following sums: For memorial purposes, $84.00; for benevolent, $284.47; for educational, $74.92; for social, $16.17, and for taxes and other miscellaneous expenses, $65.50, making a total expended of $546.21, and leaving a balance on hand of $77.95 from the total amount raised, $624.16. In addition, $50.00 was procured by members of the Chapter for the Jefferson Davis 132 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Monument. One hundred and twenty-one old members of the Chap- ter have been re-registered to date. All of the veterans in Cumberland County were remembered by appropriate cards at Christmas, and provisions sent the needy. The Chapter sent a nice Christmas present to each of the ladies at the Confederate Home, and gave an entertainment for them on Christmas afternoon. Entertainments have been held nearly every month at the Home, and committees, carrying magazines, etc., have visited the sick at Camp Bragg. January 19th, May 10th and June 3rd were appropriately observed, and a sumptuous din- ner served to about 150 veterans and other guests. The Children's Chapter has been revived and entirely reorganized, and, due to the able efforts of the new leader, now has 150 members. Two reminiscences and three historical essays have been sent in to compete for prizes, and numerous old magazines and papers of the sixties have been collected. Laurel wreaths have been sent to the graves of Confederate veterans and ladies at the Home, and to the graves of soldiers killed in the World War, and in January special services were held in memory of the Confederate soldiers who had died during the year. The Chapter has striven for text book reform and for increased pensions, and its members have all co-operated to promote the welfare of our noble organization. Kathrine Robinson, President. GASTONIA— GASTONIA CHAPTER, No. 955 The Gastonia Chapter has held every scheduled meeting and three called meetings. Enrollment 241. All dues, State and gen- eral taxes have been paid. The money raised last year for the Orthopaedic Hospital, Gastonia, has been used to furnish the lov- liest room in the Hospital, which is now ready to be occupied. Contributed well to almost every call of the Convention. Sold 51 books, "Southern Women in War Times." Gave one of these books each to Public Library and Gaston High School, also gave "Truths of History," Miss Rutherford, to same school. All Memo- rial Days have been fittingly observed. We have given yearly medal to the high school pupil who wrote best essay on Robert E. Lee. Also gave picture of J. E. B. Stuart to Gastonia High School. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. H. Poole, President. GOLDSBORO— THOMAS RUFFIN CHAPTER, No. 349 Thomas Ruffin Chapter holds its meetings regularly on the 19th United Daughters of the Confederacy 133 of each month in our own beautiful room in the Court House. On January 19th, Judge D. H. Bland and Hon. E. M. Land made splen- did talks on the lives of Generals Lee and Jackson, respectively, and our dear old friend, Capt. T. W. Slocumb, was master of cere- monies at this meeting, and served again on May 10th, when Mr. Kenneth Royall made the memorial address. Through the Chap- ter's influence, the Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro offered to pay the expenses of ten (10) Confederate Veterans to the Reunion at Dur- ham. Only six could accept. During the summer the Chapter aided two sick veterans passing through the city. At Thanksgiving and Christmas a committee of five Daughters visited all veterans in the city and carried baskets of "goodies." These visits are always appreciated and the Daughters are often entertained with stories of the "Days that tried men's souls." The Chapter has contributed to the following: Jefferson Davis Monument, Gettysburg Monument, Educational Fund and North Carolina Room at Richmond. One picture has been given a school, one volume of Confederate History, and "Women of the South in War Times" placed in the City Library. Flowers have been sent all sick Daughters and Veterans in the city. A case of soup was sent to both Fayetteville and Raleigh. Five new members have been received and five demits given this year. Mary Emma Giddens, President. GRAHAM— GRAHAM CHAPTER, No. 944 Graham Chapter had a representative at the Dixie Highway meeting in Greensboro. Has given $15.00 to Confederate Woman's Home; $5.00 Christmas check to Confederate Woman's Home; $6.00 to Soldiers' Home; prize of $5.00 for essay on life and achieve- ments of Jefferson Davis — two essays submitted for State prizes; $5.00 free bed at Sanatorium; $5.00 Gettysburg Monument; $10.00 to nurse at Confederate Woman's Home. Observed May 10th. Gave veterans dinner. Had a play, "Wo- manless Wedding;" realized $86.00. Fourth of July booth, $27.30. Have a $50.00 Liberty Bond. To Rebecca Winbourne Marker Fund, $2.00. We have two subscriptions to Veteran. Attended District meeting in Greensboro. Celebrated Gettysburg Day. Aided Bur- lington Chapter to serve dinner for the American Legion Novem- ber 11th. To Cunningham Memorial, $5.00; Hero Fund, $33.70; Lee Memorial Fund, $6.00. Crosses of Honor, six original, one duplicate. Gave Children's Chapter a copy of "Women of South in War Times," and a registration file. Our newly-organized Chil- dren's Chapter has 12 registered members. Flowers for six de- 134 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention ceased veterans, $28.85. Gave a Lee Memorial booklet, "Women of the South in War Times," and the Veteran to Graham Graded School. All members are registered according to requirements, and we have the official file. We have six World War Records. Six new members. Bought 11 books, "Women of the South in War Times." Two pins. Have a Finance Committee to prepare a bud- get for the year. Followed program sent out by Historian- General. Mrs. J. J. Henderson, President. GREENSBORO— GUILFORD CHAPTER, No. 301 We have up to present date, September 19th, collected for Hero Fund, $114.00. MRS. Jos. M. Morehead, First Vice-President. GREENVILLE— GEO. B. SINGLETARY CHAPTER, No. 318 The Geo. B. Singletary Chapter has been very much alive this year, holding its meetings regularly, with a good attendance and very interesting historical programs. The veterans were extremely enthusiastic on Memorial Day in their expression of appreciation for what they claimed to be one of the most delightful programs and most beautiful dinners ever served them. On that occasion we presented a picture of General Lee to each of the three public schools, also a prize to the high school pupil writing the best essay on "The Life and Character of General Lee." We assisted the American Legion in their celebration on the 30th of May by serv- ing dinner and furnishing a float in their parade, which float won one of the prizes. We have placed a copy of "Women of the South in War Times" in School Library and Public Library, also given the 50 cents requested towards placing a copy in all the colleges of the State. There are four copies in the Chapter. We have sub- scribed to the Veteran for the School Library. Have given finan- cial aid to the widow of a veteran and sent flowers to several. We sent a box of meat to Confederate Home and have contributed to the following causes: $1.10 per capita to Hero Fund; $14.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument Fund; $25.00 to Gettysburg Monument; $1.00 to Rebecca Winbourne Marker, and $1.00 to Sinking Fund. On the 24th of March we had a visit from our District Leader, Mrs. Walter Woodard, at which time she made inspiring talks to the high school pupils in the morning and the Daughters in the afternoon. Our members are all registered according to new rul- ing. Mrs. J. L. Fleming, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 135 HALIFAX— HALIFAX CHAPTER, No. 1232 During the year our Chapter added three members and demitted to another Chapter one member. From the sale of ice cream, con- tributions, full payment of $1.15 by some members, and with the $15.00 already paid, our Chapter exceeded the assessment of $1.15 per member for the Hero Fund. Nine copies of "Southern Women in War Times" were sold. A good delegation of members attended the District meeting in Enfield. The Chapter has responded to the following calls: Jefferson Davis Memorial, Confederate Woman's Home, Soldiers' Home, nurse at Confederate Woman's Home, Gettysburg Monument, Con- federate Woman's Relief, General Educational Fund, North Caro- lina Room at Richmond, Stars and Bars Memorial, State Education, Montrose Sanatorium. Respectfully submitted, Nannie M. Gary, President. HICKORY— ABEL A. SHUFORD CHAPTER, No. 1211 We have added 51 new members to our roll in last two months. Old Ladies' Home, 25.00; sent one veteran to Raleigh, providing clothing and railroad expenses; made number of visits to old sol- diers with a cheerful word and substantial remembrance. Gave Old Ladies Home $10.00; also sent rocking chair, curtains, slippers, table and four dresses. Sent Easter shower amounting to about $13.00 to old lady occu- pying Abel A. Shuford Chapter room. Since our report, we had a lunch stand at our County Fair, which netted us an even $100.00. Fourteen editions of "Southern Women in War Times" ordered. Mrs. E. D. Shuford, President. HIGH POINT— HIGH POINT CHAPTER, No. 1036 Taxes, $31.00; Education, $10.00; General Education, $1.00; Sink- ing Fund, $1.00; Veterans' Home in Raleigh, $10.00; Woman's Home, $10.00; Gettysburg, $25.00; Jefferson Davis, $4.25; chairs for Woman's Home, $8.00; free bed, $5.00; Hero Fund, $71.30; Armenian Orphan, $5.00; spent on home veterans, $78.32. Total $263.12. We have held all regular meetings. We have met with our vet- erans every month and served refreshments. Five of these meet- ings have been held in the home of a Daughter. We entertained the veterans and their wives at a turkey dinner 136 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention and Christmas tree, and at a dinner the 10th of May. Bought new badges for all veterans. Have taken a room at the Soldiers' Home in Raleigh. Sent the veteran in this room an overcoat. Have aided a veteran's widow. (Mrs. Bascom) Alice Hilliard Hoskins, President. HILLSBORO— GENERAL GEORGE B. ANDERSON CHAPTER, No. 335 The General George B. Anderson Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, paid all its dues, met all its obligations, contrib- uted to its limit to the Soldiers' Home and to the Confederate Woman's Home. Contributed money for flowers for Camp Chase Cemetery in Ohio and for Indian Monument, Paul's Valley, Okla- homa. Have added no new members. We have completed the Chapter re-registration. Respectfully submitted, Miss Rebecca Cameron, President, Elizabeth R. Hamilton, Secretary. JACKSONVILLE— ONSLOW GUARDS CHAPTER Our Chapter contributed to the fund for hospital expenses of one of our veterans; sent fruit and flowers to sick veteran on dif- ferent occasions; contributed $5.00 toward Christmas dinner for Old Soldiers' Home in Raleigh; gave annual dinner to our county veterans and entertained them in other ways during the year. Contributed $20.50 to Hero Fund; $6.00 to Jefferson Davis Fund; $5.00 to Gettysburg Marker Fund. Mrs. W. T. Cox. KINGS MOUNTAIN— KING'S MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, No. 1277 The King's Mountain Chapter sends loyal greetings to our Presi- dent and the Daughters assembled. Our Chapter has showed an increased interest in the past year. Three members have been added to roll and eight names posted for membership. We have completed our new registration, using the triple application pa- pers. We have contributed the $1.15 per capita toward the World War Hex-o Fund. We sent a box at Christmas to the Confederate Woman's Home, containing cakes and candies. It was the pleasure of our Chapter to have our Division President, Mrs. Wilson, with us in the early fall at a reception. Miss Shuford, our District President, was also present, both giving us inspiring talks. One United Daughters of the Confederacy 137 historical paper sent in. Defrayed the expenses of one veteran to Reunion at Chattanooga. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. D. C. Mauney, President. KINSTON— A. M. WADDELL CHAPTER, No. 382 Our meetings are well attended and featured by the singing of Confederate songs. Our best and most satisfactory work is caring for and assisting the veterans. Our request, made to our County Commissioners to send our veterans to the Reunion at Chatta- nooga, was heartily granted. A collection was taken at our Memo- rial Service on January 19th for the free bed at Sanatorium. Our Memorial Day line of march to the Confederate Cemetery halted at the Victory Arch and Daughters and veterans placed wreaths of poppies on it to the memory of the boys of Lenoir County who offered up their lives in the World War. The Gettysburg program was interestingly carried out, $25.00 being sent to the Memorial Fund; also the same amount to the Matthew Fontaine Maury Memorial Association. An accurate reg- istration of Chapter members has been made and monthly letters written the occupants of the Chapter's room at the Confederate Woman's Home. One hundred and three war records have been obtained and $25.00 worth of souvenir certificates purchased. The September meeting was held at the wreck of the Confed- erate gunboat Neuse, half a mile below the city on Neuse River, about 100 feet of which may be seen at very low water. An appe- tizing supper of eggs, bacon and coffee was prepared on the beach, after which the history of the construction and sinking of the ram and a sketch of the Confederate Navy was given. The happiest occasion of the year was the entertainment of the Fourth District at Vernon Hall, at which time our President, Vice- President and Registrar were present. Mrs. Dan Quinerly, President. LA GRANGE— COL. G. F. WHITFIELD CHAPTER. No. 1733. Supplies given disabled veteran valued at $15.00; rolling chair secured for veteran; sale of Jefferson Davis Fund receipts, $16.00. The Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter was organized March 19, 1921; was registered May 16th, having 24 charter members. LAURINBURG— SCOTLAND CHAPTER, No. 905 We hope to climb to success next year and redeem our failures 138 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention of the past. Mrs. J. H. Dixon, President. LENOIR— Z. B. VANCE CHAPTER, No. 334 We have bestowed two Crosses of Honor. We subscribe for the Veteran. We observe all special days with suitable programs. The attendance at regular meetings good. We placed a large framed picture of General Lee upon his famous horse, "Traveler," in our High School Auditorium, and as an incentive to the study of the life of Lee; offered a copy of the same picture to each school in the county for the best essay. A number of schools responded. We have aided our county soldiers, and sent a box each to Raleigh and the Confederate Woman's Home. Three rock- ing chairs were donated and five cushions sent to Confederate Woman's Home. We sold 14 copies of "Southern Women in War Times." Re-registered our Daughters and gained 12 new members. Mrs. W. H. Craddock, President. LEXINGTON— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 324 The Robert E. Lee Chapter has met regularly, had good attend- ance. Business first, followed by a good historical program. Has paid all dues, observed all anniversaries, paid out Hero Fund, and have responded to all calls. We have sent for Educational Fund, $10.00; to Old Soldiers' Home, Raleigh, $25.00; for Gettysburg, N. C, Monument, $10.00; Davis Monument, $22.00; Grave Mark- ers, $15.00; Tubercular Bed, Sanatorium, $5.00; floral designs for two old soldiers. On May 10th, we had our annual barbecue for our Veterans, also decorated Confederate Monument, and soldiers' graves. We had a booth at our County Fair last Fall, and real- ized a neat little sum. Our Chapter is always glad to aid in any good work. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. G. Perry. LILLINGTON— HARNETT CHAPTER We are using our U. D. C. Chapter House as a library and read- ing room for our town and have added 100 new books since June. Have enrolled thirteen new members this year and have papers in for several more. Mrs. J. D. Johnson, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 139 LITTLETON— THE ROANOKE MINUTE MEN CHAPTER, No. 928 We have a live, active Chapter. We have done good work, re- sponding to nearly all calls. We have had a lot of local work as aiding feeble soldiers. We found it difficult to pay the Hero Fund, but sent it in full. We have added six members this year. Have sent in two histor- ical papers, four war records. Our delegate not able to attend Convention at last minute on account of illness. Mrs. Clive Stallings, President. LOUISBURG— JOSEPH J. DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 537 We have not failed in any of the work requested by Mrs. Wilson. Have registered all members and have collected a large per cent of war records, also sent to State Historian six papers from our Chapter. We support a room in the Confederate Woman's Home. Mrs. W. E. White, President. LUMBERTON— ROBESON CHAPTER, No. 942 Robeson Chapter has had a very good year. We had the pleas- ure of entertaining the District Meeting in May, which was an inspiration to us. We are making some headway in the new reg- istration and hope next year to have a complete registration. We put on "The Flower Shop" and cleared $90.00. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. T. Townsend, President, Mrs. J. J. Goodwin, Recording Secretary. LEAKSVILLE-SPRAY— CHALMERS GLENN CHAPTER, No. 1129 The Chalmers Glenn Chapter is increasing in interest each month — 44 are enrolled — nine new members during this year. This includes one from Ann Eliza Jones Chapter, Danville, Va. Average attendance is 25. We meet every first Thursday in the homes of members. The Gettysburg and Lee contributions were enthusiastically con- tributed. We arranged to co-operate with the American Legion on Memorial Day, at which time a marker was unveiled to Jacob Boone, the first soldier from our town to pay the supreme sacri- fice on battlefield of France. On this day automobiles brought to 140 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention the unveiling all old Veterans and their wives at our expense. The U. D. C.'s donated a wreath of poppies for the marker, and as many as a hundred designs were later taken to the old soldiers' graves in our two towns. The last move of interest is the decision to adopt a room in the Grimes cottage at the Old Soldiers' Home. After giving it the nec- essary comforts, we shall at intervals send such things as will bring cheer and comfort to the two old heroes who will occupy the room. During the year our Memorial Committee has sent to homes of the deceased five designs. We have lost two members by death and three were sent to homes of Veterans. We have one copy of the book, "Southern Women in War Times." Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. W. Ivie, Recording Secretary. marion— Mcdowell chapter, no. 1364 Chapter has paid assessment on Jefferson Davis Monument. Contributed also to the Confederate Woman's Home. Sent box of jelly to Woman's Home in Fayetteville. Contributed $5.00 to State Educational Fund; $5.00 "Free Bed" established at Sana- torium. In observance of Lee-Jackson Day, an interesting pro- gram was given in the Methodist Church, to which the public was invited. Memorial Day was observed with appropriate exercises, and dinner served to Veterans. The Chapter placed in the "Flor- ence Thomas Memorial Library" a copy of "Southern Women in War Times." Eight new members were received this year. Mrs. R. F. Burton, Secretary. MERRY HILL— THE JOSEPH B. CHERRY CHAPTER We have contributed to the Confederate Relief Fund, $1.00; the Rebecca Winbourne Marker Fund, 1.00; the Randolph Smith Fund, SI. 00; the Soldiers' Home, $1.00 and a box of canned fruit; the Jefferson Davis Memorial Fund, $9.00. MONROE— MONROE CHAPTER. No. 766 Our Chapter has had a very successful year, meetings well attended, with interesting programs at each meeting, followed by the social hour. Dues and taxes paid. Thirty-three women re- registered and seventeen new members. We observed Memorial Day, followed by big dinner for old soldiers, Lee-Jackson Day, United Daughters of the Confederacy 141 Jefferson Davis' Birthday and gave a reception for the benefit of the Old Ladies' Home at Fayetteville. Contributed to the Rebecca Winbourne Marker, Jefferson Davis Monument, Cunningham Memorial, Educational Fund, Hero Fund and Old Ladies' Home. Our Chapter placed the picture of Robert E. Lee in the High School Building. The Daughters have now raised $125.00 to furnish a room taken by the U. D. C. Chapter in our New Hospital. The old members have all paid their taxes, but the new members have not. We sent a box valued at $35.00 to Old Ladies' Home. We also have 12 subscribers to the Veteran. MRS. R. B. Redwine, President. MOORESVILLE— BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE CHAPTER, No. 818 We have enrolled nine new members in the past year. Chapter owns a copy of "Women of the South in War Times" and pre- sented one to the Town Library. Nine members bought copies. We celebrated the sixteenth birthday of the Chapter last Novem- ber, the birthday pennies bringing into the treasury $8.49. In December a box of miscellaneous articles, such as cloth, crochet thread, jellies, etc., was sent to Confederate Women's Home. A bazaar in December netted us $157.48. Served a supper for the Red Cross to World War Veterans for $15.00. In March, gave a St. Patrick's Day party to the Mooresville Post of the American Legion, a delightful program and refreshments making a pleasant evening. The 10th of May was observed as usual. Eight delegates attended our District meeting at Hickory. August 12th, served two meals to the Lutheran Women's Convention, which met in our city, making us $48.00. Contributed $10.00 to Women's Home; $10.00 to Old Soldiers' Home; $10.00 to Cunningham Memorial; $50.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument Fund; $10.00 to Educational Fund; $37.00 for a marker for the grave of our first President, Miss Carry Leazar; miscellaneous causes, $19.09; take one copy of Confederate Veteran. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. W. L. Matheson, Recording Secretary. MOREHEAD CITY— EMELINE J. PIGOTT CHAPTER, No. 1047 The Emeline J. Pigott Chapter is pleased to report a successful year. Our membership of 105 active members for a town the size 142 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention of Morehead City shows that the U. D. C. spirit is very much alive in our midst, and that very few women who are eligible are out- side the Chapter. We have responded to all calls this year. Had a watchful eye over our few remaining veterans and remembered substantially and financially those in the Home. Contributed to our School Library with a copy of our Southern Women, presented prizes to pupils on U. D. C. subjects. Have contributed $25.00 to Maury Memorial; $50.00 to Gettysburg Monument; $10.00 to tuber- cular patient at the Sanatorium; have paid for sixty-eight certifi- cates for our Children's Chapter; have a perfect reregistration of old members. When the Treasurer's book was closed we had not been able to meet our Hero Fund. Since then it has been collected and we are happy to report it paid in full, amounting to $119.60. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. D. G. Bell, President. MOUNT AIRY— MOUNT AIRY CHAPTER, No. 581 Our Hero Fund has been paid in full. We have several hundred dollars on hand in Liberty Bonds and expect to use it some time in the erection of a monument in memory of our Confederate dead. We are working now to place iron crosses on every Confederate grave in Surry County. Eight new members have been added to our roll since December 1st. We served dinner to Surry County Veterans on July 29th, fifty members being present, and about twenty-five wives and children. Fifty war records have been filled out and sent in to Mrs. R. P. Holt for registration. We entertained our District meeting on May 25th, each Chapter being well represented, and we had quite an interesting meeting. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Marvin Ellis, Secretary. MOUNT OLIVE— CONFEDERATE GRAYS CHAPTER The Confederate Grays Chapter, U. D. C. of Mount Olive, sub- mits the following report: We have held all our monthly meetings and have added two new members; have used "Ports and Poets" for our programs; have observed all Memorial Days — Lee-Jackson, Davis and Tenth of May. Sent six veterans to Reunion at Durham; gave barbecue dinner to local veterans and their wives; sent three wreaths to be placed on veterans' graves; placed granite markers at graves of all Con- federate Veterans in local cemetery; were instrumental in having United Daughters of the Confederacy 143 Muzzy's History taken out of High School course; have paid taxes; have paid Education Fund assessment; have contributed to Hero Fund and Jeff Davis Memorial Fund; sent box of canned goods to the Home at Fayetteville. Receipts, $170.55; disbursements, $170.55. Annie S. Wooten, President. NEW BERN- NEW BERN CHAPTER, No. 204 [ feel that it has upon t Mrs. T. G. Hyman, President. In reviewing our year's work, I feel that it has upon the whole been satisfactory. NEWTON— RANSOM-SHERRILL CHAPTER, No. 653 We have increased our membership from 34 to 57. Have paid our per capita, $1.15, to Hero Fund and 25 cents on each member to Jefferson Davis Monument. Have contributed to Tuberculosis Bed; Education State Fund, Soldiers' Home, Confederate Woman's Home and Stars and Bars Memorial. Gave our first dinner on Memorial Day to our county veterans, and served dinner for the men of town for veterans, wives and widows, 350 in all on the annual reunion. Have organized a new C. of C. Chapter, the Belle Wilfong, with Mrs. W. B. Gaither and Mrs. Glenn Long as leaders Conferred a U. D. C. Medal on High School pupil for best essay on Catawba Soldiers in War Between States and Their Descendants m World War." Respectfully submitted, Fannie Ransom Williams, President. ORIENTAL— NEUSE CHAPTER, No. 1713 Our monthly meetings have been well attended, with interesting programs at each meeting, followed by social hour. We have added six new members during the year. On May 10th we gave dinner to our old soldiers. After dinner all marched to cemetery and placed evergreen wreaths on veterans' graves which were also decorated with flowers by school children The address was delivered by Mr. H. M. Jacobs, of New Bern ^Z,Prdj\taXeS and Slnking Fund' and have contributed nnV°M ?f Monument; $5.00 to free bed at Sanatorium; $1.00 to Mrs. Winbourne's Marker; $15.75 to Hero Fund; $150 to Educational Fund, and sent box at Christmas to Confederate Woman s Home. We are working on the records of our boys of the World War. We hope to have it finished soon. Have bought 144 Minutes of the Tiventy-fifth Annual Convention three copies of the song, "Our Own Bars and Stars Will Live Forever." also one copy of "Women of the South in War Times." Mrs. W. G. Dixon, Secretary. NORTH WILKESBORO— WILKES VALLEY GUARDS CHAPTER, No. 1376 Every member is registered with State and General Registrar. We have sent in 51 war records; sold 16 copies of "Women of the South in War Times." Contributed to the Lee Memorial; gave $31.00 for the Gettysburg Monument; $10.00 for Jefferson Davis Monument; $20.00 for a refrigerator for the Confederate Woman's Home, and a box of cookies to the old ladies; $16.00 toward the bed at Sanatorium; sent a box of cookies to the Soldiers' Home; placed copies of the Veteran in the schools, and a copy of "Women of the South in War Times" in the Public Library. Had two splendid historical meetings and received two new members. The Chapter always sends flowers when there is a death in the family of a veteran. Lucy L. Finley, President. NASHVILLE— ROBT. H. RICKS CHAPTER, No. 1704 Our attendance this year has been unusually good, with a his- torical program every time. We observed Lee and Jackson Day, held our first memorial exercise on May 10th, having a speaker, concluding with school children marching to cemetery and decorat- ing our veterans' graves, with appropriate ceremonies. Furnished ten wreaths for deceased veterans' graves; also sent cards to them Christmas. Box sent to Confederate Woman's Home, valued at $15.00; Soldiers' Home, $5.00 for Christmas dinner. Sent fifteen delegates to District meeting in Wilson and asking to be hostess to meeting in 1922. Celebrated June 3rd with short program in honor of veterans and wives, afterwards serving a barbecue dinner to all present. Through our influence the County Commissioners paid expenses of veterans to State Reunion at Durham. Contrib- uted to following: Publicity Fund, $3.50; Jefferson Davis Monu- ment, $5.00; Gettysburg Monument, $5.00; Hero Fund, $25.00; State and General Taxes, $24.50; sold certificates Jefferson Davis Monument, $5.00; "Southern Women in War Time" for School Library, $2.12. Leyta Carter, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 145 PITTSBORO— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 259 The Winnie Davis Chapter was organized in October, 1898, by- Mrs. William Parsley, the mother and founder of the North Caro- lina Division. We have on our roll 140 members; 14 have died and 39 removed, leaving us 86 actual members. , We have paid $42.50 in taxes— $1.00 Sinking Fund; $35.00 to Gettysburg Monu- ment; $20.00 to the Hero Fund; $1.00 to tuberculosis bed; $1.00 for Stars and Bars memorial; $1.00 to Cunningham Memorial; $18.00 for fruit, flowers and necessities for veterans; $12.00 for telegrams to Legislators to work for increased pensions, in addition to writing 25 letters. What Chapter did that much? We always send laurel wreath and Confederate flag to every veteran who dies within reach of us. Have just paid out $30.00 for marble markers for soldiers' graves. We sent out cards of announcement to every veteran in the county to come to the fine celebration and dinner on 10th of May. Hon. R. O. Everett, of Durham, who worked hard for pensions, made a splendid speech on that occasion. We asked our County Commissioners to pay the expenses of the Chat- ham county veterans to the last Reunion and to Chattanooga. We are studying the Confederate Navy, and are especially interested in Admiral Maury, called "The Pathfinder of the Seas." By his devices and bombs in the harbor, he kept the Yankees from Rich- mond a long while. We gave $35.00 to the Admiral Maury Mon- ument in Richmond. We have already given our per capita to Jefferson Davis Monument. Our Relief Committee seeks out cases of sick or needy veterans. We will send them cards at Thanks- giving. We gave three bright rugs to the Winnie Davis Chapter Room at the Soldiers' Home last Christmas. Our Winnie Davis Chapter is alive and active. We have paid out $100.00 for a tablet to be unveiled in our High School to the World War boys who went from that school. It is to be unveiled this fall. It will cost $150.00. We gave a splendid dinner to our veterans at our Reunion this year. One hundred and twenty-five partook of it, besides the veterans. The Henry London Children's Chapter is working hard to erect a fence around our Confederate Monument. They will have a Hallowe'en party to make money for it. When possible we have veterans from our county to give us talks on their experiences in the war. In No- vember, a veteran who was a Junior Reserve, will give us a talk,, and we are looking forward to it with pleasure. Mrs. Henry A. London, Preside. 46 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention RAEFORD— RAEFORD CHAPTER, No. 1279 Our Chapter has been handicapped owing to resignation of our first President. One was elected later. "We gave $1.00 to Rebecca Winbourne Marker. Two new members have been added to our roll and two more applications to be passed on. We have con- tributed $5.00 to a scholarship at Flora Macdonald College. A copy of the book, "Women of the South in "War Times," has been pur- chased by the Chapter, and interesting extracts read as part of our programs. Fourteen dollars have been contributed toward the Hero Fund. A box of canned fruit has been presented to the Old Soldiers' Home. A contribution has been given toward the U. D. C. bed at the State Sanatorium. RED SPRINGS— RED SPRINGS CHAPTER Red Springs Chapter has held regular monthly meetings during the past year. At Christmas time the Chapter sent boxes of cake and candy to the Soldiers' Home in Raleigh and to Woman's Home in Fayetteville. A double blanket, a quilt and two rugs were sent to Soldiers' Home. Lee-Jackson Day was celebrated with the usual ceremonies, and luncheon was served to veterans. Memorial Day was also cele- brated with appropriate exercises in one of our churches and the graves of Civil and WTorld W7ar veterans were decorated. The records of five World War soldiers (descendants of Confederate Veterans) were turned into the Historical Committee. We have enrolled seven new members. We have contributed to the following causes: Flora Macdonald College Scholarship, Re- becca Winbourne Marker, "South in War Times" (subscription), paid part of veteran's fare to Reunion in Dallas. Texas. Secretary Red Springs Chapter. RALEIGH— JOHNSTON PETTIGREW CHAPTER, No. 95 We have paid our taxes and Sinking Fund, contributed to Win- bourne Marker and Woman's Relief; gave $25.00 to Gettysburg Monument; $10.00 each to Educational Fund and Cunningham Memorial; 17 copies of "Women of the South in War Times." In November, our Chapter had a birthday party at Soldiers' Home for Captain Cathey, celebrating his ninety-ninth birthday. This was a real party with toasts and speeches, music and songs and a huge home-made cake aflame with candles. At Christmas we 'attended the Christmas tree given the veterans at the Home by the Manly's Battery Chapter. January was perhaps our most United Daughters of the Confederacy 147 active month. We entertained the wives of the Legislators the three times we met — once our regular meeting, then an extra meeting to hear Mrs. St. Clair speak on the Lee Memorial, then at our Lee-Jackson Day exercises, which were held in the Capitol. Our Gettysburg Day was intensely interesting. Papers were read on "North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg," "Pettigrew at Gettys- burg," and the President, having recently been there told of her visit to the battlefield and her feeling of shame, that with all this glorious record of hers, North Carolina had no monument there. The Chapter voted $25.00 to the Gettysburg Monument. We gave our annual dinner to the veterans on May 10th. This included the men at the Home and the Wake County Veterans, 150. The Gov- ernor and his staff were guests of the occasion. After a perfect dinner, the men adjourned to seats on the lawn, where speeches were made, songs were sung and much reminiscising done. At the appointed hour beautifully decorated automobiles sent by the Ro- tary and Kiwanis Clubs carried the veterans to the Capitol to join the military parade of 1,000 State College cadets, who acted as an escort to the Confederate cemetery, where our memorial exercises were held. Can you picture a more beautiful sight than was ours on entering the cemetery gates, where more than a thousand Con- federate flags were waving over the graves of our Southern dead? A flag by each stone. On June 3, impressive exercises were held in the chapel at the Home, when Dr. D. H. Hill made a splendid address. We contributed ice cream and cigars to the veterans' dinner that day. In August, we asked the Rotary Club to supply automobiles to carry the veterans to Durham to the Reunion, which they did, bringing them back two days later. Truly the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter has never been more keenly alive to active Con- federate work. Our March meeting was one of rejoicing. The Pension Bill has been successful, and we had with us again our beloved Josephus Daniels. We sent to Lexington a beautiful laurel wreath to be placed by General Lee's statue for the 19th. On January 20th we made moving pictures at the Soldiers' Home, showing the veterans receiving their Crosses of Honor. Mrs. H. M. London, President, ROCKY MOUNT— BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER. No. 626 We planted sixteen trees in memory of our World War heroes,, who are lineal descendants of Confederate Veterans, marking them with bronze tablets; spent $674.06 in beautifying local monument grounds. Have paid $1.00 Sinking Fund; $15.00 Nurses Fund C. W. Home; $10.00 free bed Tubercular Hospital; $10.00 State Edu- 148 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention cational Fund; $100.00 Hero Fund; $11.00 Confederate Woman's Relief Work; $1.00 Publicity Fund; $2.00 Cunningham Memorial; $5.00 Jefferson Davis Highway; $25.25 Jefferson Davis Monument; subscriptions to the Veteran, seven; World War Records, seven; Winbourne Marker, $5.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $2.00; Get- tysburg Monument, $10.00; placed copy of "Women of the South in War Times" in School and Public Libraries; bought and sold together 136 copies. Held 12 historical meetings; collected 24 papers; entered seven for prizes; given one State prize and two general prizes; placed markers at seven veterans' graves; sent wreaths whenever a veteran died and flowers and fruit to our sick Veterans and Daughters; a box to the Confederate Woman's Home valued at $83.00. Respectfully submitted, Flora G. Horne, President. ROXBORO— PERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 943 We have had three additions to our Chapter this year, but lost three of our most loyal members by death, so our number remains the same. Contributed $10.00 to Educational Fund; gave our an- nual dinner to veterans May 10th. We hope to have our Confed- erate Monument erected before our next annual report. We have been working for this a long, long time. Mrs. J. A. Long, President. RUTHERFORDTON— DAVIS DICKMAN MILLS CHAPTER, No. 646 We lost two valuable members last year. One member came in last year under General Ramsaur. We send fruit and flowers tc the old soldiers when sick, and always make wreaths for the grave when one dies. Mrs. Thos. J. Carpenter, President. SALISBURY— ROBERT F. HOKE CHAPTER, No. 78 Monthly meetings regularly held; attendance good; historical programs at each meeting. Seven members subscribe to "Vet- eran;" 16 copies "Women of South in War Times" sold. Ten boxes of groceries and two packages of dry goods sent to Woman's Home valued at $145.00; three boxes of groceries sent to Soldiers' Home valued at $40.00. Take care of Robert F. Hoke Cottage, Soldiers' Home. Outstanding events of year: A picturesque "Supper of the Six- United Daughters of the Confederacy 149 ties," net receipts, $200.00; beautiful and largely attended Memo- rial Day exercises, May 10th, 85 veterans present; special feature, perfect address by Dr. C. E. Eaynal, presentation to High School of handsome portrait of our beloved General Robert F. Hoke, and presentation of certificates of membership to Children of Confed- eracy by parent Chapter. We are especially proud of our wonder- ful Children's Chapter under the leadership of Miss Alice Slater Cannon and Miss Elizabeth Heilig. We have lost two faithful members by death. We had the great pleasure of entertaining our District meeting on June 3rd. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Henderson, President. SHELBY— CLEVELAND GUARD CHAPTER No. 443 The Cleveland Guard Chapter paid all dues, State and General Tax; gained three members; enrollment, 107. Treasurer's report included $117.30 Hero Fund; $5.00 State Educational Fund; $10.00 Confederate Woman's Home; $10.00 Soldiers' Home; $26.00 Jeffer- son Davis Memorial; $25.00 Gettysburg; $5.00 free bed; $1.00 Win- bourne Marker; $1.00 Cunningham Memorial; $2.00 to North Caro- lina Room at Richmond; $2.50 Stars and Bars Memorial; $4.75 two books, "Women of the Sixties," donated to Public and School Libraries; sold six of these books; gave twelve volumes Southern Literature to library; six pictures to schools; sent box of bed linen, pictures of Lee and Jackson, Confederate flag, bed pillow, and subscription to Saturday Evening Post to veteran who occupies Chapter's room at Old Soldiers' Home; sent basket of fruit to 14 veterans Christmas, and collected 14 War Records; nine historical evenings observed. May 10th, held annual banquet for veterans' wives and widows (130 present), appropriate exercises for pre- senting 13 Crosses of Honor; graves decorated by Children's Chap- ter. June 3rd and Lee-Jackson Day celebrated with historical exercises, high school children taking part. Responded to every call for Confederate cause, and registered every member by the triplicate ruling. Mrs. O. M. Gardner. SMITHFIELD— SANDERS-HOLT CHAPTER, No. 1052 Six new members added during past month. We have made do- nations to the following: Confederate Woman's Home at Fayette- ville, $20.00; Soldiers' Home at Raleigh, $20.00; Educational Fund; Hero Fund, sum required; bed at State Sanatorium, Jefferson Davis Monument, Gettysburg Monument, Cunningham Memorial, Maury 150 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Monument, Stars and Bars Memorial. Also gave veterans dinner on 10th of May. SPRING HOPE— JOHN W. BRYANT CHAPTER, No. 1692 We have paid all dues and $1.00 to the Sinking Fund; $5.00 to the Jefferson Davis Monument Fund; $2.50 for the tubercular bed at Sanatorium; $2.00 for the Major Orrin Randolph Smith Memo- rial; 50 cen+s for the placing of books in the different colleges of the State; $5.00 on General Educational Fund and about $20.00 on the Hero Fund. Owing to the financial depression in this part of North Carolina, it has been impossible to collect the $1.15 per capita. We aided one veteran to the Reunion at Durham; sent a box of canned goods to the Confederate Home at Fayetteville; sent $2.00 to Old Soldiers' Home for Christmas dinner. Observed Lee and Jackson Day with an appropriate program. Mrs. M. O. Winstead was with us and made a most inspiring talk on Lee and Jackson. We observed Memorial Day and placed flowers on the graves of our deceased veterans. We also observed Jefferson Davis Birthday with a most interesting program. Mrs. Thrash, Mrs. Bridgers and Mrs. Holt were our guests on this occasion and each one made a splendid talk. All our members who joined previous to June. 1920, have been re-registered. Our Historian has sent about twenty papers to our State Historian. We have historical programs at each monthly meeting and find them very enjoyable. Mrs. H. Brantley, President. STATESVILLE— STATESVILLE CHAPTER, No. 76 The Chapter observed Lee-Jackson Day, May 10th, and Jeffer- son Davis' Birthday. During the past year we have been meeting with different members of the Chapter and the attendance has been good. We had a fancy work sale, two card and rook parties, from each of which we realized about $50.00. We bought $110.00 worth of shrubs and ornamental trees for the old cemetery in our town, which we are beautifying, because it is the resting place of so many of our heroes. Thirty dollars of this sum was contrib- uted by the "War Class" of Mitchell College. We also entertained the District meeting in June. A prize of $5.00 in gold was given by Chapter to a young lady in Mitchell College who wrote the best essay on some topic of Confederate history. The 10th of May was an unusually enjoyable affair this year. We are now United Daughters of the Confederacy 151 collecting contributions for the Soldiers' Home and the Old Ladies' Home in Fayetteville. Nola Sherrill Carpenter, Secretary. SAINT PAULS— HIGHLAND BOYS CHAPTER, No. 1552 Following are expenditures for year 1921, itemized: Jefferson Davis Fund, $3.50; General Convention, Asheville, for which we got no credit last year. $4.90; subscription Veteran and "Southern Women in War Times," $3.62; taxes on 15 members Sinking Fund, $8.50; Vacuum Cleaner Fund, Confederate Woman's Home, $5.00; miscellaneous, $8.42. Mrs. Sam Davis, President. SYLVA— B. H. CATHEY CHAPTER, No. 1651 Chapter has paid all dues; sent $15.00 to Gettysburg Monument. We have registered all our old members according to new regis- tration, aided both the Old Soldiers' Home and the Confederate Woman's Home; also helped two needy veterans. Our Chapter bought twelve copies of "Truths of History" and gave one each to the two schools of our town. We were so glad to entertain the District meeting this year. Mrs. M. D. Cowan. SNOW HILL— GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1709 One subscription to "Veteran." Contributions to the following objects: $1.50 per capita for Hero Fund; $5.00 for Maury Memo- rial; $10.00 to Confederate bed at Sanatorium; box of canned goods to Old Ladies' Home in Fayetteville; $1.00 to Sinking Fund; $13.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument at Fairview, Ky.; markers for all Confederate graves in Snow Hill cemetery; a handsome picture of Lee presented to Snow Hill School; also copy of "Women of the South in War Times." Chapter Historian secured promise of County Superintendent Schools that Muzzey's History should not be taught in Greene County Schools. A play was given by seven "Peace" girls, which netted Chapter $55.00. Chapter has doubled its membership during the year; several applications pending. Mrs. Moyer Mendenhall, President, Mrs. W. B. Murphy, Recording Secretary. TARBORO— WILLIAM DORSEY PENDER CHAPTER, No. 633 To salary of nurse at Confederate Woman's Home, $25.00; to 152 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Old Soldiers' Home. $5.00; sent three boxes groceries to Confed- erate Home, value $75.00; fruit and groceries to veterans, $16.00; Winbourne Marker $2.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $10.00; Edu- cational Fund, $10.00; Gettysburg Monument, $1.00; Cunningham Memorial, $2.50; relief of Women of Sixties, $5.00; reception to D. A. R. State delegates, $30.00; expenses of Lee-Jackson Day, $22.00; Year Books, $13.40; application blanks, $10.00; $10.00 to Confederate Woman's Home; incidentals, $3.63; Lee Memorial Fund. $6.00. "Women of South in War Times" presented to School Library and Public Library; 12 historical papers sent to State Historian. We have a fund of $50.00 for veterans. Adah M. Bass, President, Blanch Claytox, Secretary. THOMASVILLE— BRIARFIELD CHAPTER, No. 1151 We have paid our dues and both State and General taxes. We have a membership of 46; all these have been re-registered. On January 19th, we presented one Cross of Honor. We observed Lee-Jackson Day, Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis' Birthday. We have a very active Children's Chapter. At Thanksgiving, we sent a large box of canned fruits and vegetables, jellies, preserves, etc., to the Soldiers' Home and also to the Old Ladies' Home. We also aided a needy veteran and sent $15.00 in cash to the Soldiers' Home. We have contributed to the Rebecca Wyndham Marker, the tubercular bed at Sanatorium and the Jefferson Davis Monu- ment. We have paid $2.00 to the Stars and Bars Memorial Fund. Our meetings are very well attended. This year we are studying the Women of the Confederacy. Mrs. J. A. Morris, President. TRENTON— TRENTON CHAPTER, No. 1472 Our monthly meetings have been well attended with interesting programs at each meeting, followed by social hour. Our Chapter has paid its annual dues, taxes and Sinking Fund. Our members have all been registered according to present requirements. Lee- Jackson Day and Jefferson Davis' Birthday were observed with appropriate exercises. We observed Memorial Day with public exercises, having Mehegan's Juvenile Band. Hon. Luther Hamil- ton, of Morehead City, made a splendid address. Graves were deco- rated and an elaborate dinner served Confederate Veterans and Soldiers of World War. We contributed $10.00 to Soldiers Home; $10.00 to Woman's Home at Fayetteville; $1.00 to Rebecca Win- bourne Marker; $6.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument; $10.00 to United Daughters of the Confederacy 153 Maury Monument; $5.00 to Educational Fund; gave $5.00 to a sick soldier; gave presents Christmas to all the veterans in our county. We have added three new members to our roll. Bessie Whitaker, President. WADESBORO— ANSON CHAPTER, No. 357 Our Chapter has observed all Memorial Days, met regularly and used U. D. C. Study Course. We assisted Frank Bennett Chapter of Children of Confederacy in entertaining District No. 7 on June 3rd, which we made "Confederate Museum Day," sending silver offering of $16.00 to Richmond. We have also contributed to Stars and Bars Memorial, Division Education, bed at Sanatorium and Cunningham Memorial. Our Chapter is striving harder to honor and comfort the heroes of '61-'65, at the same time remem- bering that many of their descendants lie wounded and sick in our own State. May God help us to do our duty by these dear boys! Mrs. R. E. Little, President. WASHINGTON— PAMLICO COUNTY CHAPTER We had as our guests on May 20th the members of American Legion and World War Veterans, with our Confederate Veterans. Served dinner and gave the old soldiers automobile rides and tickets to the movies. We have carried out historical program to some extent. The meetings have been held on the 19th of each month, with good attendance. We have six new members and as many more ready to join at an early date. We have enjoyed the year's work and we are looking forward with great pleasure to our District meeting to be held here in May. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. John C. Rodman, President. WAYNESVILLE— HAYWOOD CHAPTER, No. 940 The year 1921 has been in many ways the best year's work ever accomplished by Haywood Chapter. Our work cannot be estimated by our financial report. Lee and Jackson Day was observed with program at City School; also Confederate Memorial Day was cele- brated at City School with most interesting historical program. At the request of American Legion, we assisted them in cele- bration of Decoration Day, acting as hostess and serving picnic lunch to the boys and decorating all soldiers' graves. It is esti- mated that 90 per cent of Haywood's World War soldiers were 154 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention of Confederate Veteran descent. We sent personal invitations to all Confederate Veterans on our pension roll to attend our annual picnic on June 3rd, and bring their wives with them. A most beau- tiful lunch was served, followed by ice cream, cake, fruit and cigars. We also had address and program for their entertainment. We sent laurel wreaths to all our veterans who have died this year, and also to five World War heroes who were returned here for burial, each of them being grandsons of Confederate Veterans. We sent a barrel of apples to the Home in Fayetteville Christmas and $10.50 in cash; $5.00 to tubercular bed at State Sanatorium; $9.00 to aid of veteran and have pledged $5.00 quarterly to one of our old heroes; $5.00 to Confederate Woman's Relief; eleven copies "Women of the South in War Times" sold; one copy donated to City High School Library and one copy to Waynesville Library; $17.30 to Hero Fund, and 175 War Records filled out. We have remembered our sick with flowers and have tried to get data of all veterans' birthdays, also their wives, and remember them with flowers or post-card showers, and each member is requested to show any attention possible to veterans and report cases of need, which we hold ourselves in readiness to respond to by individual contributions. We have had most interesting and instructive meet- ings, business coming first on our program, three historical papers followed by social hour. Our meetings are well attended and have added six new members this year. Mrs. W. A. Hyatt, President. WELDON— JUNIUS DANIELS CHAPTER, No. 600 The Junius Daniel Chapter has held every meeting since October 1, 1920. Sent $3.00 to Soldiers' Home for Christmas dinner; ob- served Lee's Birthday at school. Had elaborate exercises on May 10th, services at our Confederate Monument, veterans and their wives had special honors in the parade, decorated veterans' graves at cemetery. A war cannon presented to school grounds, pre- sented by Mr. Charles Daniel, a World War veteran, and accepted by Mrs. W. B. Edwards. Nine new members added last year; twenty-five old members registered; two Crosses of Honor pre- sented to veterans on May 11th and iron markers bought for five graves. All dues and taxes paid, amounting to $18.00. Observed birthday of Jefferson Davis and sent $5.00 to Monument Fund. Paid $3.00 to Hero Fund; $1.00 to Stars and Bars Memorial; 50 cents for crosses; $1.00 for application blanks; $55.00 for cannon, making a total of $85.00. The Eva Davis Chapter, Children of the Confederacy, has been organized with 28 registered members. The United Daughters of the Confederacy 155 meetings are opened with prayer and singing and closed with our motto, which is: "While honoring our dead heroes, let us not forget the living." An effort is made to have an attractive pro- gram and the hostess at each meeting serves refreshments. At the solicitation of the Chapter, $26.00 was paid on cannon by School Board, $52.00 by City Board and $5.00 each by two ladies' clubs of the city. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. A. Musgrove, President. WHITEVILLE— JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 657 The annual dinner to our veterans was given on June 15th this year. Three Crosses of Honor were presented on August 23rd. We have contributed to the Confederate Soldiers' Home in Raleigh and to Confederate Woman's Home in Fayetteville. Memorial Day was observed by placing wreaths on soldiers' graves in ceme- tery. In addition to the above we have contributed to the Flora Macdonald College Scholarship, the Pettysburg Monument, the Jefferson Davis Monument. We have paid our pledge for free bed in Tubercular Sanatorium. We have paid State and General tax on 48 members. Two pictures of Lee and Jackson were presented to the Whiteville High School during the year and two histories have been given, one each to the library of the Whiteville School and to the library of the Woman's Club of "Women in the Con- federacy." Five new members have been added recently. We have fifty paying members. Respectfully submitted, Miss Maude Richardson, President, Miss Sue Powell, Recording Secretary. WILMINGTON— CAPE FEAR CHAPTER, No. 3 This has been a most successful and busy year for our Chapter. We sent a box and check for $25.00 each to the Old Soldiers' Home in Raleigh and Woman's Home in Fayetteville, observed all memo- rial days, took an active part in both the bazaar and pageant that was given in our city, representing the Colonial and Confederate days of the early sixties. We considered it a pleasure to entertain the Federation of Women's Clubs, which met in our city in June, and our most important work, the registration of members, was well done by our Registrar, Mrs. Avant. aided by the Daughters. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. U. L. Berry, President. 155 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention WILSON— JOHN W. DUNHAM CHAPTER, No. 374 We have interesting, well attended monthly meetings, with his- torical program at each meeting. We are glad to report a com- plete registration. We have contributed to Gettysburg, $8.00; to Jefferson Davis Monument, $15.00, in addition to the 25 cents per capita tax; to the Winbourne Marker, $11.00, and have responded to numerous other calls. The Chapter has sold seven copies of "Women of the South in War Times" and secured three new sub- scriptions to the Veteran. We support the widow of a veteran. A donation of $10.00 was made to the War Mothers, to assist them in the dinner for World War Veterans on Armistice Day. In April, we had the honor of entertaining the Thirteenth District, at which time our President was with us, and the Winbourne Marker was unveiled with appropriate exercises. We have placed ivy wreaths on graves of five veterans. Mrs. Annie H. Branch, President. WINDSOR— FRANK BYRD CHAPTER, No. 635 We have contributed to the following causes: $2.00 to Rebecca Winbourne Marker; $16.00 Taxes; $2.00 Sinking Fund; $27.00 Hero Fund; $17.00 Jefferson Davis Monument; $10.00 Gettysburg Mon- ument; $36.03 Old Soldiers' Day expenses. The Chapter has met monthly with an increased attendance. There has been an addition of three new members. Fifteen of the old members have re-registered. A good program was rendered June 3rd and $17.00 raised for the Jefferson Davis Monument. Old Soldiers' Day, August 5th, was well attended by the soldiers and greatly enjoyed by all. Mrs. A. B. Phelphs, President. WINSTON-SALEM— JAMES B. GORDON CHAPTER, No. 211 The past year has been one of the best in the history of our Chapter. All anniversaries have been observed in an appropriate and educational way, and a lecture by Dr. Smith, President of Washington and Lee University, on "The Crises in the Life of Robert E. Lee" was greatly enjoyed by friends as well as members of the Chapter. We have given $149.50 to the Hero Fund; $25.00 to the Soldiers' Home; $25.00 to Woman's Home at Fayetteville ; $10.00 to the Jefferson Davis Memorial Fund; paid $80.50 for General and State Taxes; $12.93 for application blanks and certifi- cates, besides expending about $100.00 for local purposes. We have added 45 new members during the year. Mary Gorrell Riggins, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 157 WINTON— HERTFORD COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1213 Hertford County Chapters sends greetings to all the Daughters. Our work this year has been mostly local. We gave to our High School portraits of General Lee and General Jackson on Lee-Jack- son Day, also big dinner to our county veterans on January 19th and on August 18th to our veterans and the post of the American Legion. We have helped needy veterans and their families. We have had much sickness and they have all been looked after. We bought the book, "Women of the South in War Times," and we take the Veteran. We have given to the Hero Fund, Educational Fund and to the bed at our sanatorium. Best wishes. Mrs. Rosivall C. Bridges, President, Mrs. H. B. Knox, Secretary. YANCEYVILLE— CASWELL COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1152 Our monthly meetings have been well attended, with interesting programs, followed by a social hour. Two of our members have been transferred and we have gained some new members, and there are other prospective ones. We observed Memorial Day and put flowers on the veterans' graves. We contributed $10.00 to the Soldiers' Home; also $10.00 to Confederate Woman's Home. We paid our pledge for free bed in Tuberculosis Sanatorium. We have paid all taxes and $1.00 to Sinking Fund. We sent cards to all the soldiers in the county Christmas. We contributed $3.00 to the North Carolina Memorial at Gettysburg. We gave a purse of $6.00 to a patient at Sanatorium. We are glad to report that our Confederate Monument, for which we have worked so long, was unveiled September 10th. The annual picnic for the Confed- erate Veterans was held at the same time, serving them a bounti- ful dinner. We responded to all appeals to the best of our ability. Mrs. F. G. Harrelson, Secretary Pro Tern. 158 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention CHILDREN'S CHAPTERS ASHEVILLE— MARTHA KEPLAR CHAPTER How many members have you? 11. How many new members since last report? 2. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? Was unable to obtain one. Do you follow the Historical program? Did not receive one. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? No. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. REMARKS This Chapter is just now beginning to be thoroughly organized. Owing to unavoidable circumstances the work desired has been retarded. Mrs. R. Frank Cline, Leader. ASHEVILLE— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 65 How many members have you ? 92. How many new members since last report? 11. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Yes. Do you follow the Historical program? Occasionally give a Historical program. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $103.99 Disbursements $75.00 REMARKS The Robert E. Lee Chapter has closed a most successful year along many lines of U. D. C. activities. Pride of achievement be- longs to their record. With 92 members, it was decided best to divide the Chapter into a Senior and Junior division. They elect their officers and committees the same as the adult Chapters, and .preside with marked ability; hold monthly meetings; assist their United Daughters of the Confederacy 159 mother Chapter at all of their public meetings. Lost one member by death and two by demit during the year. Sent 400 Valentines to sick in Asheville Hospitals. Contributions to the National or- ganization, U. D. C.j $2.00 to the Woman's Relief Fund; $5.00 to the Cunningham Memorial; $5.00 to the Gettysburg Fund; $5.00 to the Lee Memorial Fund; $1.00 to the Publicity Fund, "Southern Women in War Times," to State; $5.00 to Rebecca Winbourne Marker; $10.00 to Soldiers' Home; $10.00 to Confederate Woman's Home; $3.00 transportation of veteran to Home; Christmas box to Soldiers' Home, value, $15.00; Christmas box to Woman's Home, value, $25.00; box of quilt scraps to Home; Easter cards to every member of Home with a personal letter; Christmas cards to vet- erans of Zeb Vance Camp; $10.00 cash for boxes of oranges and apples for Kenilworth Hospital boys; 25 bunches of flowers; 15 boxes of candy and magazines for Oteen Hospital boys; 75 bunches of flowers to jail inmates; Easter eggs to children of Orphans' Home; 12 trays to sick; sold 200 tickets for U. D. C. benefit to place "Southern Women in War Times" in the Buncombe County Schools; subscribed for Veteran to be placed in Asheville Library, cash $1.50; received prize from Mrs. A. Matthews for ticket sale; gave pageant, "America in the Making," written by their leader at General Convention; realized $45.00. Mrs. James M. Gudger, Leader. BEAUFORT— ANNE CARTER LEE CHAPTER, No. 75 How many members have you? 7. How many new members since last report? Had not organized. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program ? We have Historical pro- grams. How many Historical papers have you collected ? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? No. May 10th? We made wreaths for the graves. June 3rd? We attended mother Chapter meeting. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $6.00 Disbursements $1.75 REMARKS When we organized, the children elected a very able girl to serve as President. She had a great uncle in the war, but we have been unable to find his record in the roster. The Chapter feels that it 160 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention cannot get along without her, consequently we have at least 12 or 15 children to register that cannot register until the President does so. We shall continue our search until our October meeting and then elect a new President. On the 4th of July we decorated a float for our parade and received the first prize of $10.00. The money was turned over to the mother Chapter as a loan. Mrs. Wiley H. Taylor, Leader. BURGAW— BURGAW CHAPTER How many members have you ? 34. How many new members since last report? 16. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Partly. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $10.85 Disbursements $9.45 REMARKS While our membership numbers 34, we only have 22 active, or resident, members. My efforts for the past year have been directed toward securing new members and a reorganization of the Chapter. We have contributed $3.00 each to Soldiers' Home and Confederate Woman's Home. Mrs. J. R. Bannerman, Leader. BURLINGTON— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 63 How many members have you? 17. 8 registered. How many new members since last report? 2. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Yes. Do you follow the Historical" program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $3.50 Disbursements $3.50 Mrs. J. G. Tingen, Leader. CHARLOTTE— JULIA A. JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 2 How many members have you? 122. United Daughters of the Confederacy 161 How many new members since last report? 122. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home ? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism ? Yes. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? 16. Do yoii help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $358.88 Disbursements $296.10 Balance cash on hand $68.10 REMARKS Have purchased a Cable piano for Veterans' Hall; aided two veterans' families financially; sent box of handkerchiefs, quilt scraps, thread, etc., to Confederate Home for Women; gave Con- federate Home in Raleigh two magazine showers; made twenty- seven visits to sick veterans and widows, remembering them with fruit and flowers. Entertained our camp at ten meetings and two special entertainments, Washington's Birthday, and picnic, June 11th, eighty-two veterans present at picnic. Helped mother Chap- ter in three entertainments to raise money for Chapter work. Placed Confederate flags in home of each child member C. of C. Have almost completed scrap book of Historical matter. Mrs. Ellis W. Henderson, Leader. FAYETTEVILLE— ANNIE K. KYLE CHAPTER How many members have you ? 140. How many new members since last report? 140. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected ? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? Was not organized. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. REMARKS This Chapter has only been reorganized about five months- Therefore, we have not had time to do any work worth while. Held only two meetings, so not enough funds have been taken in to mention. We hope to have a good report next time. Mrs. T. K. Kite, Leader. 162 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention GASTONIA— J. D. MOORE CHAPTER How many members have you? 168. How many new members since last report ? 86. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Yes. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? Only a few. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $140.00 REMARKS The J. D. Moore Chapter has shown a most active, wide-awake enthusiasm this fall and has planned splendid work for the coming year. The large membership and difference in ages justified sep- arating into a Junior and Senior division, which promises a pro- nounced advantage. Forty-four certificates have been given and all will have them soon. Each of the one hundred and sixty-eight members are knitting squares to be made into a quilt for the J. D. Moore Chapter's room at the Soldiers' Home. Another inspiration is in the little crippled children of the North Carolina Orthopaedic Hospital, to which the Chapter is responding happily. In offering the Loving Cup to the Children's Chapter of the Division, we note already a great increase in membership, for which we feel deepest gratification. Bless the children and their splendid achievements, and let theirs be the work our greatest efforts are directed toward, for through them God has truly opened the way. Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Leader. GASTONIA— ZEB VANCE BOYS' CHAPTER. No. 68 How many members have you? 33. How many new members since last report? 4. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. Have you aided Confedei-ate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? Parts of it. Do you follow the Historical program? Sometimes. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. financial report Receipts $19.55 Disbursements $5.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 163 REMARKS The Zeb Vance Boys' Chapter held regular meetings during entire year with a social feature combined. The mother of the Chapter, our beloved State President, Mrs. Wilson, delighted the boys with an old-fashioned candy pulling during the winter, and Mrs. F. L. Wilson entertained them on the 20th of May with their mothers as special guests. The mothers helped to swell the fund for the Old Soldiers' Home, also gave them sox and towels. Chap- ter has responded to all calls made with generous contributions. Sent personal Easter cards to many of the soldiers. One of the boys represented the Chapter at our District meeting in the Spring. Chapter has taken a room at the Old Soldiers' Home to be known as Zeb Vance room, and with help of mother Chapter, hope to make it comfortable. Their chief joy and work is the Old Soldiers' Home. Two boys of the Chapter visited the Old Soldiers' Home during the summer. Mrs. William Thomas Love, Leader. GRAHAM— JACOB A. LONG CHAPTER, No. 76 How many members have you? 12. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS Receipts $ 4.89 Receipts 17.00 DISBURSEMENTS Certificates $3.00 Secretary and Treasurer Books .95 Blanks — 1.20 Postage .11 REMARKS We were organized the last of April, so we are not able to make a full year's report. We have no Catechisms, but want to procure some. We are going to sell the Jefferson Davis lithographed sou- venir receipts. Mrs. W. Ernest Thompson, Leader. 164 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention HALIFAX— HALIFAX LIGHT INFANTRY CHAPTER, No. 39 How many members have you ? 16. How many new members since last report ? 12. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. A large box of potatoes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. A large box provisions. How many Historical papers have you collected? 2. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd ? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $10.00 Disbursements $19.12 REMARKS Besides $19.12, we sent old soldiers a box of potatoes for last Thanksgiving, worth, besides express, $3.50. A box provisions for Confederate women, worth $8.00, besides express. Mrs. N. L. Stedman, Leader. HICKORY— THE DIXIE GREY CHAPTER How many members have you? 13. How many new members since last report? 6. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. G ifts of flowers. Do your members know the Catechism? Not all; 7 do; 6 do not. Do you help in observing May 10th. Yes. By songs and wreaths. FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS From old Dixie Grey Chapter $49.00 From candy sale 2.30 Total $51.30 DISBURSEMENTS Enrollment blanks and stamps $ 1.43 Roll book .25 Total $ 1.68 REMARKS The Dixie Grey Chapter Auxiliary to the Abel A. Shuford Chap- ter was reorganized this year, 1921, after two or three years of its original organization. The present leader has done what was instructed — to get the Chapter registered, and we hope to do more United Daughters of the Confederacy 165 work in the future. Seven of the Dixie Greys have been trans- ferred to the U. D. C. Chapter. This left us 13. Miss Frank Martin, Leader. HIGH POINT— TAR HEEL CHAPTER How many members have you? 32. How many new members since last report? 13. Do you members know the Catechism? Yes; part of it. Do you help in observing May 10th ? Yes. Mrs. J. F. Hayden, Leader. LA GRANGE— JOSEPH KINSEY CHAPTER How many members have you? 20. How many new members since last report? 15 since we organ- ized. Have you aided Soldiers Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home ? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? No. How many Historical papers have you collected ? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? We will. May 10th? We will. June 34 ? We will. remarks We organized with twenty members. Since our last meeting fifteen new members have come in, and I shall send papers in as soon as I can. The twenty members have paid for certificates and new members for application blanks. We have no money on hand but have ordered the wool and will begin at once to knit blankets for Soldiers' Home and Confederate Woman's Home. Will have linen shower for both Homes next week. Georgia Joyner, Leader. LENOIR— BONNIE BLUE FLAG CHAPTER How many members have you ? 38. Do you follow the Historical program ? Yes. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. REMARKS We have had unusually interesting and enjoyable meetings this year, the members living in the suburbs entertaining during the summer months. At one of these meetings two veterans attended 166 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention and told the children of some of their personal experiences during the sixties. Both of these veterans belonged to the famous Twenty- sixth North Carolina Regiment and both had seen Generals R. E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, Pettigrew and others, and these per- sonal recollections held an added charm for the audience. After the program the veterans kindly signed many application blanks for new members. The leader has been reading a story at each meeting from the book, "Southern Women in War Times." Mrs. Rufus L. Gwyn, Leader. LUMBERTON— ALFRED ROWLAND CHAPTER, No. 21 How many members have you? 41. How many new members since last report? 9. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism ? We study the Cate- chism. Do you follow the Historical program? Not entirely. How many Historical papers have you collected ? 3. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. June 3rd ? No. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $42.00 Disbursements $34.00 REMARKS The Alfred Rowland Chapter extemds greetings to State Conven- tion, now in session. We are pleased to report our Chapter in good condition. Nine new members have been received, while eight have blanks to be filed. We have transferred two of our girls to Robeson Chapter. We were very happy last fall to be one of the lucky six Chapters selected to send a page to State Convention. Our work this year has been very intex-esting. We have responded to all calls, quite a bit of charity work has been done, fruit, flow- ers and substantials carried to Confederate Veterans and widows of veterans. We clothe one of the ladies at Confederate Home for Women, and at Christmas each member contributed not only a gift but a cheery greeting, also a small purse containing several dollars. Our flower committee has carried wreaths to one Confed- erate Veteran's funeral and to several World War Veterans. The 10th of May was observed as usual. Our Chapter sang several selections for the veterans, then marched in a body to the Confed- erate Monument and while "The Stars and Bars" was softly sung United Daughters of the Confederacy 167 the monument was entwined with beautiful roses. We stand ever ready to help when needed. Mrs. D. P. Shaw, Leader. MOORESVILLE— CARRY LEAZER CHAPTER How many members have you? 35. How many new members since last report? 10. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism ? Not well. Do you follow the Historical program? To some extent. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? No. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $4.75 DISBURSEMENTS For flags $6.00 For entertaining mother Chapter 6.00 REMARKS The Carry Leazer Chapter was without a leader for quite a while, but was reorganized in January, 1921, with 25 members. Ten new members have been added, while we have 16 applications blanks out that have not been returned. We entertained the mother Chapter at a shower for the Confederate Woman's Home and Old Soldiers' Home, at which time we were delighted to have as our guest, Mrs. F. M. Williams, of Newton. The children had entire charge of 10th of May program. Our Chapter is gathering mate- rial for a little history of the Confederate Veterans in our com- munity. Mrs. Harry Y. Mott, Jr., Leader. MOREHEAD CITY— MARY FRANCES HANCOCK CHAPTER, No. 74 How many members have you ? 76. How many new members since last report? Our first report;, organized Feb. 8, 1921. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? No; we have had no Catechisms. 168 Minutes of the Tiuenty-fifth Annual Convention Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? Not organized. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $38.00 Disbursements $37.25 REMARKS We contributed $20.00 to the Gettysburg Monument Fund. Mrs. Chas. Byrd Wade, Leader. MT. OLIVE— JUNIOR GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 30 How many members have you ? 36. How many new members since last report? 24. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Some of them do. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? 4. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $4.25 Disbursements $1.50 REMARKS After spending $1.50 for application blanks, stamps, etc., we are giving what we have on hand to the mother Chapter to help pay for markers of graves of our Confederate dead. We were so busy getting organized this year, we did not do very much, but hope to be a great deal more diligent the coming year. Mrs. John H. Loftin, Leader. NEWTON— BELLE WILFONG CHAPTER, No. 79 How many members have you? 19. How many new members since last report? Chapter was organ- ized last June. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No, but will learn it. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. United Daughters of the Confederacy 169 FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS Receipts $8.00 DISBURSEMENTS For registration of members $3.25 For minutes and treasurer's books 2.10 Total $5.35 Balance in treasury $6.65 REMARKS Our Chapter was organized in June. We have done little definite work, but expect to help both Homes next year, however. These children rendered a very good entertainment for the veterans at the Ransom-Sherrill Chapter's Memorial Day dinner and they served 350 old soldiers, their wives and widows at the annual din- ner given by the business men of Newton August 18th. Mrs. W. Glenn Long and Mrs. W. B. Gaither, Leaders. NEW BERN— JANE HUGHES CHAPTER, No. 4 How many members have you ? 5. How many new members since last report? 0. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. $4.25. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. $4.00. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? No. How many Historical papers have you collected ? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd ? No. financial report receipts Interest Liberty Bond $7.12 Donations from children at Washington's Birthday party 8.25 Total $15.37 DISBURSEMENTS Check Soldiers' Home $4.25 Check Confederate Woman's Home 4.00 Check Gettysburg Monument Fund 7.12 Total $15.35 Mrs. G. Henry Jackson, Leader, Mrs. Robt. Williams Asst. Leader. 170 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention The monthly meetings of this Chapter have been unusually well attended, interesting programs and a social hour, proving very helpful in increasing attendance. Have held meetings each month. Dinner was given to the four veterans living in our community on February 22nd. Boxes of candy have been sent to the Home in Fayetteville and the Home in Raleigh. Seven Historical papers have been collected. We have several new applications for membership and hope to get many new members during the coming year. Gurley Whitty, Leader. RALEIGH— MANLY'S BATTERY CHAPTER, No. 41 How many members have you? 24 registered; 30 in all. How many new members since last report? 15. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home ? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Partially. Do you follow the Historical program? Partially. How many Historical papers have you collected? 16 and Pen- sion Fight Scrap Book. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yea. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS Accumulated and earned $400.16 Balance 2.75 Total $398.41 DISBURSEMENTS Christmas % 15.00 Lee Memorial Chapel 20.00 Flower contest prize 20.00 Reminiscences prize 5.00 School prize 5.00 Armenians 20.00 Cigars, phonograph and photographs 34.50 Funeral flowers 7.00 May 10th flags, bunting for graves and automo- biles, Confederate flag 25.00 Flag for chapel 10.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 171 St. Luke's Home 5.00 Old Ladies' Confederate Home 5.00 Gettysburg Monument 5.00 Badges, Durham Convention < 6.00 To faithful slaves 5.00 Propaganda papers 22.80 Lincoln pamphlets 18.00 Stamps, typewriting 5.00 Library books 79.00 Confederate Veteran Magazine 3.00 For Bird Dip (Home) 10.00 Reunion railway fares 30.00 Total disbursement $398.41 Convinced the most important work now before the Southern people is of courageous organizations through which to set before its children the truth of its history so as to defeat the pernicious influence of ignorant and prejudiced writers, whose works in biog- raphy, history and fiction are insiduously infiltrating our schools and maliciously and intentionally undermining the true interpreta- tion of our history; all Manly's Battery works followed two lines of propaganda for establishment of truth in appreciative service to the living and dead Confederate soldiers. First: We have in tribute to the living employed every agency to carry facts of im- portance concerning the status of the veterans of this State to all its people, using the press, legislative hall, and moving pictures, and thereto enlisting every resource in the fight for increased pensions; co-operated with Community Service Bureau in making and routing moving pictures of presentation of crosses to veterans, Girls' Friendly Society in Christmas activities, tree at hospital with Mrs. Bickett as "Perennial Mrs. Santa Claus," secured from Senator Overman and Representative Pou seed that set in motion prize flower bed contest. Second: In memory of the dead, we have used every agency to sustain the revival of interest in the Confederacy, its policies and constitution, so to inform the minds of young people of the inspiration of those who died for the right of self determination, that the North and West may not shame us with a more intelligent appreciation of the ancient gospel of the Southern Confederacy. To this end we have installed memorial to our Godmother, Miss Kate West, have placed 30 books in Raney Library, distributed 350 papers, 300 Lincoln pamphlets, 20 Minor's Lincoln, 24 articles deploring use of Muzzy's History in North Carolina, co-operated with Welby Carter Chap- 172 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention ter in placing books giving the truth of Southern History in col- leges, schools, universities, libraries in Europe and throughout the States of the Union. Martha Haywood, Leader. PITTSBORO— HENRY A. LONDON CHAPTER How many members have you ? 22. How many new members since last report? 6. Do your members know the Catechism? Yes. Do you follow the Historical program? We try to do so, and all other information. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. REMARKS We are bending our energies to raising money to put an iron fence around the Confederate Monument in Pittsboro. Have most interesting meetings at homes of members and several "benefits." Miss Carrie M. Jackson, Leader. ROCKY MOUNT— JUNIOR BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, No. 24 How many members have you? 182. How many new members since last report ? 7. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? $2.50 and a large trunk of clothes and 64 Victrola Records. Do your members know the Catechism? Those who have been members several years. Do you follow the Historical program? Only in part. How many Historical papers have you collected ? 14. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $381.78 Disbursements $379.46 On Saturday before the 10th of May we entertained the mother Chapter and also had as our guests Mrs. F. M. Williams and Mrs. A. M. Waddell. They both made us fine talks. We had recita- tions and songs appropx-iate to the time, then served punch and cake, after which we went to the cemetery and decorated the graves of our veterans and our two mother Chapter Presidents. On the 10th, we placed a wreath on the monument. On January 21, we celebrated Lee-Jackson Day with an entertainment of old- United Daughters of the Confederacy 173 time songs and recitations by the boys and girls of the Children of the Confederacy. Then had a contest for our guests, the ques- tions being taken from our Catechism. Very few could answer them. While the judges were going over the papers we served sandwiches and tea. Our first prize was a copy of our book, the second a picture of Lee on Traveler, the third a copy of our Cate- chism. We have given the following: Publicity Fund, $15.00 Gettysburg Monument, $5.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $8.50 Hero Fund, $12.50; Lee Memorial. $2.00; Hospital Bed, $2.50 Winbourne Marker, $5.00; Confederate Woman's Relief Work, $5.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $5.00; flowers and wreaths for veterans and others, $21.75; local work, $69.24; certificates for all of our members. Have placed 11 copies of our book in schools, given eight copies to veterans, bought and sold together 106 copies. We have fallen short in our work this year but will do better next year. We have given nine of our badges as prizes, and several of our members are trying for prizes. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. R. Philip Holt, Leader. Sallie Mercer Jones, SALISBURY— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 73 How many members have you ? 73. How many new members since last report ? 73. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected ? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $35.10 Disbursements $26.98 REMARKS The Chas. F. Fisher Chapter was organized February 5, 1921, with 25 charter members. It now has 73 properly registered mem- bers. The Chapter is divided into Junior and Senior groups, with Miss Elizabeth Heilig leader of the Senior group. Groups meet separately every month and jointly every three months. Since February, the Chapter has sent to the Robt. R. Cottage veterans, Raleigh, one clock, five checker games, one year's subscription to The Confederate Veteran, nine sheets, 21 towels, two cakes, seven 174 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention packages candy three times, $10.00 for automobile fare, one suit of clothes for a veteran. The children took conspicuous parts May 10th, 144 receiving certificates then; and they served refreshments to the District delegates on June 3rd. Henry Brandis, a member, attended N. C. U. C. V. Reunion, Durham, and delivered one of Henry Grady's speeches on the Confederacy. Respectfully submitted, Alice Slater Cannon, Lender. SHELBY— SHELBY CHAPTER, No. 42 How many members have you? 40 registered; 18 applicants; 16 to be registered September, 1921. How many new members since last report ? 18. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Yes, old members. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? 3. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Not this year. FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS On deposit, from 1919 $10.00 In dues and earnings 12.00 Earnings 10.61 Total $32.61 DISBURSEMENTS By check, May 10. 1921, bananas for U. D. C. dinner_$ 7.50 Feb. 28, 1921, for blanks, etc 1.74 May 12, 1921, express on box to Soldiers' Home 1.37 June, telegram to Lyceum Manager .. .35 Total $10.96 Balance on hand 21.65 REMARKS The Augustus Burton Chapter is now in two divisions, viz., Junior and Senior Divisions. Both divisions hold regular monthly meetings and enjoy excellent programs. Both divisions took an active part in celebration of May 10th, assisting in the memorial exercises, decorating the graves of the soldiers, and serving the dinner given by the mother Chapter. The children contributed "three bunches of bananas to the dinner. Two home-made rugs United Daughters of the Confederacy • 175 were sent from "The Augustus Burtons" to the Soldiers' Home and the children are planning a "shower" also for the old veterans at the Home. Each member of the Junior Division has earned or is earning one dollar to add to the treasury. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Ebeltofl, Leader. SPRING HOPE— SPRING HOPE JUNIOR CHAPTER, No. 1692 How many members have you ? 14. How many new members since last report? 1. Do your members know the Catechism? They study it. Do you follow the Historical program ? Yes. Do you help in observing May 10th? Yes. REMARKS Our little workers are always willing and ready to assist the mother Chapter and are always anxious to do something for the cause. Mrs. C. R. Speight, Leader. STATESVILLE— DAVIS CENTENNIAL CHAPTER How many members have you ? 12 Seniors and 27 Juniors. How many new members since last report? 23, all in Junior Chapter. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? We've only just reor- ganized and have had no Catechisms. Do you follow the Historicmal program ? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? None yet but hope to in the future. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Our special celebration. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $1.60 Disbursements $1.60 REMARKS We have dismissed 10 members to the mother Chapter this year and are trying to get all within the age limit, 18 years, registered. The children adopted an old lady at the Home and try to send her something each month. We have very enthusiastic meetings once a month, with good attendance. We have special program on Jan- uary 19th, and on 10th of May the children march in procession, 176 Minutes of the Tiventy-jifth Annual Convention carry wreaths and flowers and assist the U. D. C. in serving the dinner to our veterans. They acted as marshals on May 10th and pinned the badges on the veterans. On June 3rd, the mother Chap- ter is host to the children, who furnish the program. Last June 3rd, we were entertained at the home of the President of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Mrs. M. R. Adams, and had a varied program — vocal and instrumental music, patriotic songs, readings, etc. The mother Chapter served ice cream at the close of the program. Mrs. J. B. Gill, Leader. TARBORO— DIXIE LEE CHAPTER, No. 10 How many members have you? 47 on roll, but 30 registered members. How many new members since last report? 10. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Not all of the mem- bers. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? 9. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS Receipts $45.00 DISBURSEMENTS On banner $35.00 Educational Fund 5.00 For certificates and application blanks 5.00 A box to Confederate Woman's Home 10.00 REMARKS Our color bearer carries the Dixie Lee Banner on all memorial and patriotic occasions. With appropriate exercises we adopted this banner as our official banner and it is very dear to us. We are arranging our work for the fall. We accomplish more in the winter, as it is more convenient for us to meet just from school. Several plans to make money for different purposes to have the Wyatt Fountain, which we gave the town, cleaned and benches put around it, etc. Much love and our best wishes to you all. Dixie Lees, Mary Austin, Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 177 THOMASVILLE— THOMASVILLE GRAY CHAPTER, No. 35 How many members have you? 25. How many new members since last report ? 5. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? No. Make our own programs. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? No. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? No. REMARKS We have several members who have not been registered. These we hope to register in the near future. The children have sent post-cards to the soldiers at the Home during the year. Last winter we had a bazaar which brought us in a nice little sum. We are planning to have another one soon. We have the Chapter divided into two sections. The older girls in one and with girls and boys in the younger secttion. We find this easier for pro- grams. Mrs. F. E. Ligman and Nell Morris, Leaders. WHITEVILLE— COLUMBUS GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 21 How many members have you? 32. How many new members since last report? 8. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? No. Do your members know the Catechism? Could not get them when ordered. Do you follow the Historical program? No. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. Mrs. Laura J. Powell, Leader. WELDON— EVA DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 77 How many members have you? 28. How many new members since last report? This is our first report. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? No. 178 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Do you follow the Historical program? We are planning to do so. How many Historical papers have you collected? 1. Do you help in observing January 19th? We will. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? We expect to. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $13.50 Disbursements $11.95 REMARKS Our Chapter was organized May 30, 1921. Since then we have collected $5.00 for the Jefferson Davis Monument; sent $1.00 to purchase vases for the chapel at the Soldiers' Home, and sent towels to the Woman's Home. Our meetings are well attended and much enjoyed. Mrs. C. W. Gregory, Leader. WADESBORO— FRANK BENNETT CHAPTER, No. 9 How many members have you? 62. How many new members since last report? 62. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? No. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected None. Do you help in observing January 19th ? Yes. May 10th ? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts $136.00 Disbursements $136.00 REMARKS We always remember the Anson County veterans by sending them cards at Easter and Christmas, but last Christmas we not only sent cards but a box of candy and a handkerchief to each veteran. On June 3rd, we were the happy host to the Seventh District, U. D. C. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first Chapter in our organization to observe Confederate Museum Day, which we did through a relic and silver offering, sending $16.00 to our Museum in Richmond. Our Chapter, by selling fifty souvenir receipts, sent to the Treasurer-General $50.00 for the Jefferson Davis Monument. We responded to all calls made upon our Chapter. Mrs. Clarence Burns, Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 179 WASHINGTON— WASHINGTON GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 1 How many members have you? 40. How many new members since last report? 17. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Yes. Do you follow the Historical program? Yes. How many Historical papers have you collected? 1. Do you help in observing- January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT Disbursements $239.00 REMARKS Children have donated $5.00 to one memorial; $3.00 to another; paid for stone marker for old soldier's grave in county; gave $100.00 for a memorial to "Our Boys in France;" gave $5.00 to a stranded old soldier passing through the town; gave $50.00 to mother Chapter to send Old Soldiers' Home; $26.00 to mother Chapter to send to Old Ladies' Home. Have $40.00 in bank. Gave $10.00 to State for Asheville meeting. WILSON— JUNIOR CONFEDERACY CHAPTER, No. 66 How many members have you ? 54. How many new members since last report? 12. Have you aided Soldiers' Home? Sent Christmas cards to vet- erans. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Made and sent a bed quilt. Do your members know the Catechism? No. Do you follow the Historical program? No. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. Do you help in observing January 19th? No. May 10th? Do- nate floats and place flowers in Confederate mound. June 3rd? No. FINANCIAL REPORT DISBURSEMENTS Rebecca Winbourne Marker $5.00 Gettysburg Monument 5.00 Jefferson Davis Monument 5.00 REMARKS This year children have taken as part of their work the care of 180 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Rebecca Winbourne grave. The quilt sent the Confederate Old Ladies' Home was very pretty. In the center was a white square on which were printed the names of the Chapter, its leader, and also the name of each member of the Chapter who helped to make the quilt, either by making a square or assisting in the cutting, etc. The quilt is to be used in the John W. Dunham-Wilson room. Mary Hadley Connor, Leader. WINSTON-SALEM— THOS. JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER How many members have you? 14. Do your members know the Catechism ? Yes. Do you follow the Historical program? No. We make out pro- gram ourselves. Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. REMARKS Our Chapter promises to be very active this year and with our year book of programs about completed, we expect to have inter- esting meetings. Edwina Lockett, Leader. WINSTON-SALEM— THOMAS JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER, No. 7 How many members have you ? 5. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. Do you help in observing May 10th? Yes. REMARKS Owing to illness of the leader, the Boys' Chapter has very little to report. It was reorganized in May with Mrs. Hill and Norfleet as leaders. We have had our first fall meeting, elected new officers and expect to have a big report for next Conference. Mrs. W. P. Hill and Miss Nan Norfleet, Leaders. WINSTON-SALEM— THOS. J. BROWN CHAPTER, No. 56, Sec. B How many members have you ? 73, but not all registered as yet. How many new members since last report ? 22. Have you aided Soldiers' Home ? Yes. Have you aided Confederate Woman's Home? Yes. Do your members know the Catechism? Some do; some do not. Do you follow the Historical program? Partially, use articles from papers '61-65. How many Historical papers have you collected? None. United Daughters of the Confederacy 181 Do you help in observing January 19th? Yes. May 10th? Yes. June 3rd? Yes. FINANCIAL REPORT RECEIPTS Eeceipts $41.56 DISBURSEMENTS Cash $41.56 Merchandise, etc. 45.77 REMARKS Sent Soldiers' Home, 13 boxes smoking tobacco, 44 plugs to- bacco, $5.00 cash, five pounds candy, nine cards, three Valentines, three handkerchiefs to the men from Forsyth, addressed individ- ually. Basket sent veteran on 88th birthday contained woolen sweater and socks, six handkerchiefs, canned meats, five pounds roast beef, peck oranges, candy, nuts, raisins, flowers and maga- zines. Sent old veteran at Christmas, in the country, fruit, to- bacco, handkerchiefs and candy. Sent members Norfleet Camp six bunches flowers, eight Valentines. Sent veteran flowers and maga- zines on 82nd birthday. Sent widow of veteran at County Home at Christmas, fruit, cakes, candy, flowers and handkerchiefs. Sent widow at Old Ladies' Home, Salem, canned soups, fruit, cakes, candy flowers and toilet articles. Confederate Woman's Home, 21 linen handkerchiefs, addressed individually, personal greeting cards, two boxes candy to inmates of our room, 18 Valentines, 18 Thanks- giving cards, 18 Christmas cards, $5.00, and $9.00 worth jam and jelly. "Good Housekeeping" to widow of veteran, two baskets flowers to widow, five dozen eggs to sick widow of veteran. Ging- ham dress to another widow, basket of fruit and flowers to an- other and nine bunches flowers to other ; elected as as Chapter mas- cot, little James Gray, one year old next Christmas, mother for- mer leader. Bought 37 Confederate flags to decorate our soldiers' graves Memorial Day and Easter. Sent plant to our former leader at Christmas, and a corsage to Mrs. Riggins. Have sent growing plants to many old soldiers' wives during the year. Three shirtwaists and four dozen eggs to three maiden ladies, daugh- ters of veteran. Had large attendance at meetings, much enthu- siasm, lovely co-operation from the children. They gave much of the fruit, candy, cakes, flowers, and earned money for much of the rest. Respectfully submitted, Miss Ida Clifton Hinshaw, Leader. 182 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Jn Hfcmarram The business of the convention of the Daughters of the Confed- eracy paused for a brief interval in a memorial service to the de- ceased Veterans and loyal Daughters of the Southland. These services in memory of our departed Daughters were pre- sided over by Mrs. F. A. Woodward, Chaplain of the Division. After the singing of "Nearer My God to Thee," the invocation was pronounced by Dr. J. K. Foster of the First Presbyterian Church. An appropriate musical selection was rendered by Miss Antoinette Glenn. After a reading of the scriptures, the roll was called of departed Daughters of the Division during the past year, twenty-six in number. Mrs. Woodward then gave the following beautiful tribute to these devoted members of the U. D. C: "We do well to pause at this time to pay tribute to those of our number who with us have labored to keep alive in the minds of succeeding generations the glory that was in the ideals and sacrifices of the sixties, those who a year ago were with us in our annual meeting and rendering a service as vital in the seclusion of our hundreds of local organizations. Their minds have ceased to plan our activities and their hands to execute, but who will dare say they have ceased to live? They have only crossed from a range of human vision to a larger life. If we look about us we shall find that we are fulfilling plans of those who have labored here for a while and the scheme of present activity is larger because they saw and in faith projected. They have lived faithful to the ideals. of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and in that they have been loyal to all the ideals of citizenship. Gathering up into : beautiful life the details of each day's work, the commonplace seen in isolated deeds, is lost in the brightness of a rich life. We are sure the summons came to them in such an hour as they were busy with some divinely appointed task and we can say of them with Millman: " 'Death cannot come To him untimely who is fit to die; The less of this cold world, the more of heaven; The briefer life, the earlier immortality.' "To them death was a stage in human progress, a passage from United Daughters of the Confederacy 183 children into the full life of maturity. We love to think of these as " 'Star by star declines Till all are passed away, As morning high and higher shines to pure and perfect day; Nor sinks those stars in empty night They hide themselves in heavens pure light.' "The passing of each of these has marked, somewhere in our State, personal sorrows, personal loss and a realization of friend- ship's true meaning. We would extend comfort to those who sor- row in the words of Robert Hall: 'The friendship of high and sanctified spirits loses nothing by death, but its alloy; failings disappear, and the virtues of those whose faces we shall behold no more appear greater and more sacred when beheld through the shades of the sepulchre.' Like Jonathan at the evening time, you may be lonely and your heart may hunger for your friend, yet there is joy for each in the comradeship of spirit. "As the days pass each of us will know the call in the heart of Tennyson, his very soul pleading for the loved Hallam: " 'O for the touch of a vanished hand And the sound of a voice that is still.' And comfort comes out of the prayer when we know that, " 'Far off thou art, but ever nigh; I have thee still and I rejoice; I prosper circled with thy voice; I shall not lose thee tho' I die.' "We pause today not to lament but to rejoice, and as we recount the deeds of love and mercy done by these and recorded in the Book of Life our hearts are filled with a holy joy. While their common dust, their deeds shall live after them, immortal as the names may be forgotten and their mortal bodies mingle in the soul and precious in the sight of Him who was from the beginning. My sisters, these gave of time and means that the glorious deeds of our fathers might oe kept to the day of our children's children. That there may be an ever increasing heritage of patriotism should be our work today and in the coming days. Our sons and brothers have brought new glory to the banner of our common country and though we meet today as Daughters of the Confederacy, we shall labor to weave these deeds of valor done on Flanders fields under a foreign sky into the new spirit of America, a single heritage of patriotism for a new generation. These sisters of ours saw this new day from afar, and rejoiced in its coming. 'Tis our privilege 184 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention to bring it nigh, and in its inspiring presence to labor. The labored in faith, and wrought mightily and we rejoice in what they achieved. Of them we may say: ' Life's race well run; Life's work well done; Life's crown well won; Now comes rest.' " A memorial to Mrs. J. Bryan Grimes, Honorary President of the Division, was read by Mrs. Henry M. London of Raleigh. A memorial to Mrs. Eva Hendren Martin of Winston-Salem was read by Mrs. W. 0. Spencer. The Chaplain then read a memorial written by Hon. Samuel A. Ashe to the late General James I. Metts, Commander of the Con- federate Veterans of North Carolina. The Recording Secretary read resolutions on General Metts, prepared by a committee appointed by the President. A beautiful floral tribute was presented by the Children's Chap- ter of Winston-Salem in loving memory of all the Daughters of the Division who had passed to their final rest during the past year. The benediction was given by Rev. Dr. Foster, and this im- pressive and solemn service ended. MEMORIAL TO MRS. BRYAN GRIMES Mrs. Charlotte E. Grimes, widow of the late General Bryan Grimes, died at her residence in Raleigh Saturday, December 11, 1920. In the passing to the Great Beyond of her spirit, we realize that something true and precious has taken its flight, but in quick succession comes the thought that "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." Mrs. Grimes' home had been at Grimesland, Pitt County, for more than fifty years, but her health having failed, she had been living in Raleigh for the past two years. Mrs. Grimes was born in Raleigh January 27, 1840, and was the daughter of the late Hon. John H. Bryan and his wife, Mary W. Shepard. She was educated at St. Mary's School in Raleigh and at Madame Carpentier's in Philadelphia. In her younger days she was an accomplished musician and she had always been noted for her poise, grace and remarkable beauty. Her girlhood was . spent at the capital of the State in the midst of all the enjoyments of a refined and cultured society. She was a "Belle of the Sixties,'' United Daughters of the Confederacy 185 beautiful and accomplished, besides possessing great strength of character and a deep sense of religion. In September, 1863, she married General Bryan Grimes, C. S. A., and spent the winters of 1863-64 and 1864-65 with her husband in the Army of Northern Virginia. About 1866 when the war clouds had dissolved, General Grimes brought his young wife and infant on to the Grimesland Planta- tion to make their home where his ancestors had lived and were buried. Many years of happiness ensued, their home was noted for hospitality and elegance. In fact General Grimes evinced his heart's desire to shield his wife from all adversity and to surround her with every luxury. And to his children he gave the best ad- vantages of education and mental uplift that could be found. His greatest happiness was in his devotion to his wife and children. The thought of their future appeared to obliterate all ambitions and desires for himself. Everything seemed prophetic of happi- ness and length of life for himself and his wife; they were active in all the good works in their community, and were truly more blessed in giving than receiving. In August, 1880, a terrible tragedy occured by which General Grimes became the victim of a cowardly assassin's bullet. In the dusk of a summer evening when he was at the flood-tide of endeavor and the joy of life, his dead body was brought home. At that moment, out of the agony of her grief, there sprung up in the breast of his young widow the determination to consecrate her life to his memory, and to the rearing of their family of nine young children. Other plans were held up to her that gave less of responsibility and more of ease, but she refused to consider them. With undaunted courage she took up the threads of their home life and carried it through as she knew he would have wished. Under conditions which would have appalled some men and most women, she undertook the management of her husband's business affairs, and in so doing she exhibited such a commanding dignity and brightness of intellect that she attracted the admiration and respect of everyone. Her warm sympathy and wonderful tact made sincere friends of all those who served her either in business or domestic capacities. Her strong mind, fine judgment, strength of character and quiet dignity gave her a controlling influence over her children and those with whom she came in contact. She was very tender and womanly, tenacious in her love for her family and friends. In her plantation life she was character- ized by a high feeling of sympathy and responsibility to her de- pendents that held their love and reverence. She venerated the high ideals and refined purposes of the old South to which she was 186 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention born and bred. She could not have been other than loyal to the "Lost Cause"; and she was anxious that the history of the Con- federacy be kept true to its standards; and that the purity of the things for which their fathers fought be impressed upon the coming generations. She gave generously of her means and sympathies to the organizations of the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Veterans. She was President of the Ladies' Memorial Asso- ciation of Beaufort County, President of the Pamlico Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, and Honorary President of the State Division of the U. D. C. Mrs. Grimes was a devout member of the Episcopal Church and during her long residence at Grimesland was active in all good work at Trinity Chapel. She was one of those characters who enter into life good and beautiful and retain their beauty and keep their souls in tune with the Infinite to the end. The following lines found in her prayer book express her abiding faith and deep devotion: "Some day the silver cord will break And I no more shall sing: But, 0, the joy when I shall wake Within the palace of the King. "Some day my earthly house will fall, I cannot tell how soon 'twill be ; But this I know — my ALL IN ALL Has now a place in heaven for me. "Some day, when fades the golden sun Beneath the rosy tinted West, My blessed Lord shall say, 'Well done,' And I shall enter into rest. "Some day, till then I'll watch and wait, My lamp all trimmed and burning bright, That when my Saviour opens the gate My soul to Him may take its flight." The funeral services were held at Christ Church, Raleigh, De- cember 12th. In this church Mrs. Grimes was christened, con- firmed and married. The interment was at the old family cemetery at Grimesland there where she rests beside her loved ones until, "On the resurrection morning Soul and body meet again; United Daughters of the Confederacy 187 No more sorrow, no more weeping, No more pain. "Soul and body reunited, Thenceforth nothing shall divide, Waking up in Christ's own likeness, Satisfied." The surviving children of Mrs. Grimes are: Hon. J. Bryan Grimes, Secretary of State; Mrs. Alfred Williams of Raleigh; Mrs. J. Gordon Hackett of North Wilkesboro; W. D. Grimes, Junius D. Grimes and Mrs. H. C. Rodman of Washington, North Carolina; and a number of grandchildren. MEMORIAL TO MRS. EVA HENDREN MARTIN Truly the years demand their toll ; and often when the sun- shine of life seems at its rosiest glow — behold the shadows fall. So the shadow of death crept into the portals of the James B. Gordon Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, of Winston-Salem, and ushered into the sunshine of the life eternal, the spirit of Mrs. Eva Hendren Martin. Mrs. Martin was the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Hendren; she was born in Cary, N. C. ; graduated at Gi'eensboro College for women, and married Mr. Frank Martin of Winston-Salem, where she had since resided. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin: Frank, Jr., Irene, Eva and Linville, and there preceded her to that 'Ain Coun- tree", her husband, and her eldest daughter. A wonderfully comprehensive and sympathetic mind enabled her to enter into the life of her family and friends, as it is given to few people to do. As a mother she was superb — giving of herself to the limit — the lode-star of a happy home; and as a friend, she was akin to the Divine, for in her loyalty and self-effacement she indeed seemed to count it not too great a sacrifice, to lay down her life, for her friend. Wise, with a wisdom of heart, as well as of brain, fine in her decisions, and accurate in her judgments, she was honored with positions of trust and responsibility, both in her church and in the various civic organizations to which he belonged. No more loyal Daughter of the Confederacy ever lived — no more devoted wife and mother — no finer Chritian character, and no more faithful friend — truly it may be said of her, that in all the obliga- tions of life she was faithful — even unto the end. We are thinking very tenderly of her today, for it does not seem 188 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention possible that she has gone — we only feel that she has just passed into God's other room; into that beautiful country, where free from all strife and care, tired of earth's shadows, and weary of life's suffering, she gladly rests — where existence is eternal. The sweet memories of her that linger, are as the fragrance from a bed of pure white lilies — when night's shadows fall — that subtle, elusive fragrance, that permeates — and whispers of the tender love of yesterday, which was hers to give — and then of the many mansions where today, she rests, safe in her immortality. The benediction of her beloved presence we shall ever miss, but today, as we are gathered to honor her memory, somehow — "I cannot feel that she is far — Since near at hand the angels are, And when the sunset gates unbar, We then shall see her waiting stand, And white against the evening star — The welcome beckoning of her hand." For we are somehow feeling today, that there is no death; what seems so is transition — that "Ever near us, tho unseen — The dear immortal spirits tread, For all the boundless universe, Is life — There are no dead." And therefore there need be no sad farewells — the darkness of the shadows of today shall be the roseate glow of tomorrow's noon- day glare. Then let us tenderly say this day: "Only good-night beloved — not farewell Until we meet around His throne — Good-night — Good-night, Dear Friend." Mary Kerr Spencer. MEMORIAL TO GEN. JAMES I. METTS The death of Major-General James I. Metts, the Commander-in- Chief of the North Carolina Veterans, has given grief to us, the Daughters of the Confederacy, and brought mourning to the State. From boyhood till death, he devoted himself to the service of United Daughters of the Confederacy 189 the Confederate Veterans. In perfect health, with a physique that betokened many more years of usefulness, this hero of the Civil War met with an accident at Wilmington, and expired on the 18th instant. He had hardly reached his nineteenth birthday, when in response to the call of North Carolina, he enlisted as a private in the Rifle Guards, a company formed by his associates at his home in Wil- mington, and with it on April 15th, 1861, he went to occupy Fort Caswell. At one time this Wilmington company had on its rolls more than a hundred men, ranging from sixteen to twenty-two years of age, and only one married man among them. This devoted band is known as Co. I, 18th Regiment, North Carolina Troops. The fine carriage of Private Metts led to his being given charge of the Regimental Colors, which he carried, until on the reorganiza- tion, a year later, he enlisted in the 3rd Regiment, under Col. Gaston Meares. His bravery and fine capacity won for him par- ticular distinction in the Seven Days Battle before Richmond. In every battle it was the same. In the assault at Culp's Hill, on the evening of the second day at Gettysburg, he led his men close up to the Federal breastworks, and there received a wound in his left lung. His sufferings were intense and his condition was so hopeless that his recovery was perhaps a miraculous interven- tion of Providence, preserving his life for future usefulness. After a year of cruel suffering at Johnson's Island, he was selected as one of the most enfeebled of the prisoners for exchange, and on rejoining his command served in Cox's Brigade, Grimes' Division, and on the Staff of General Grimes, always gaining honors, until at length, he bowed his head in sorrow at Appo- mattox. Returning home, he was an exemplar in peace as he had been in war. The hero on the battlefield now became the patriot in civil life. Throughout the years he set an example of patient industry; of cheerful performance of the duties of citizenship, and of benevolence, that was not without its effect in his com- munity. In a spirit of fine manhood, he met and overcame adver- sity, and won success in life, enjoying the esteem, admiration and affection of all his associates. While we embalm his memory as a hero and patriot, ever devoted to his Confederate associates, and worthy of the high honors ac- corded him, we shall long remember his uniform courtesy and cheerfulness, his bright eyes, his attractive manner, and his en- gaging personality. In his demise the State has lost one of the brightest ornaments of her citizenship. S. A. Ashe. 190 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention RESOLUTIONS TO GENERAL METTS It is with deep sorrow that the North Carolina Division, U. D. C, records the death of General James I. Metts, which occurred October 18. His record as a soldier of the Confederacy especially endeared him to the hearts of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and we, the Daughters, feel that we have lost a loyal friend. His devotion to the cause of the Confederacy and the U. D. C. was most earnest. His warm hearted character and his modesty showed itself in his loyalty to everything the Division undertook. The Division mourns his death and will ever reverence and honor the memory of this brave soldier, who was the beloved Commander of the Confederate Veterans of North Carolina. "It is not death to die — What we call death is transition; Life at the end of our mission; The silent passing of the breath, The quiet closing of the eyes; A fleeting passing moment wrung — And then, to awake in paradise with God — This is not death, but life begun." Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Mrs. Fred Woodward, Mrs. E. B. Burkheimer, Mrs. Henry A. London, Mrs. Latta Johnson, Mrs. John Gilmer, Mrs. I. W. Faison. United Daughters of the Confederacy 191 IN MEMORIAM Kings Mountain Chapter — Kings Mountain MRS. JACOB HEAVNER Caswell County Chapter — Yanceyville MRS. W. F. FITCH Abel A. Shuford Chapter — Hickory MRS. ABEL A. SHUFORD MRS. NICHOLAS MARTIN Bethel Heroes Chapter — Rocky Mount MRS. MARGARET WILLIAMS MRS. A. E. CREWS MRS. W. H. WHITEHEAD Guilford Chapter — Greensboro MRS. J. A. GILMER MRS. KATIE H. ELLINGTON James B. Gordon Chapter — Winston-Salem MRS. FRANK MORTON Thomas Ruffin Chapter — Goldsboro MISS ANNIE LEWIS Frank M. Parker Chapter — Enfield MRS. L. ETTA PIPPEN A. M. Waddell Chapter — Kinston MRS. E. Y. SPEED Asheville Chapter — Asheville MRS. GILBERT H. MORRIS 192 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention IN MEMORIAM Briarfield Chapter — Thomasville MRS. ESTHER PICKETT FINCH E. H. Cathey Chapter — Sylva MRS. FLORENCE E. DANIELS MRS. LAURA E. MOORE Davis-Dickerson-Mills Chapter — Rutherfordton MRS. H. S. TOMS Raeford Chapter — Raeford MISS FLORA McNEIL CONALY MISS FANNIE McNEIL Emeline P. Pigott Chapter — Morehead City MRS. L. G. DANIELS Zeb B. Vance Chapter — Lenoir MRS. ANNETTE RANKIN CLOYD Sanders Holt Chapter — Smithfield MRS. J. B. TOMLINSON MRS. HENRY EDGERTON William Dorsey Pender Chapter — Tarboro MRS. SUE SUGG Washington Pamlico Chapter — Washington MRS. SUSAN LAMB HOUGHTON MISS SUSAN PENELOPE GRIMES MRS. CHARLOTTE E. GRIMES McDowell Chapter — Marion MRS. ALBERT BLANTON United Daughters of the Confederacy 193 LIST OF DISTRICTS IN U. D. C. (Districts elect Directors at Spring meetings.) District No. 1 — Asheville, Waynesville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Marion, Dillsboro, Sylva. Director — Mrs. E. L. McKee, Sylva. District No. 2 — Hickory, Newton, Lenoir, Mooresville, Morgan- ton, Statesville. Director — Mrs. F. A. Carpenter, Statesville. District No. 3 — Rutherfordton, Charlotte, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Kings Mountain, Shelby. Director — Mrs. I. W. Faison, Charlotte. District No. 4 — Mount Airy, Winston-Salem, North Wilkesboro. Director — Mrs. R. H. Riggins, Winston-Salem. District No. 5 — Concord, China Grove, Salisbury, Thomasville, Lexington, High Point. Director — Miss Mary Henderson, Salisbury. District No. 6 — Greensboro, Graham, Reidsville, Spray, Bur- lington. Director — Mrs. J. D. Kernodle, Graham. District No. 7 — Monroe, Norwood, Wadesboro, Albemarle, El- lerbe, Laurinburg. Director — Mrs. J. M. Brown, Albemarle. District No. 8 — Yanceyville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Roxboro, Hillsboro. Director — Mrs. Fred Fanning, Durham. District No. 9 — Warrenton, Oxford, Henderson, Kittrell. Director — Mrs. S. P. Cooper, Henderson. District No. 10 — Selma, Clayton, Smithfield, Louisburg, Pitts- boro, Raleigh, Sanford. Director — Mrs. H. M. London, Raleigh. 194 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention District No. 11 — Fayetteville, Red Springs, Lumberton, Raeford, Lillington, Dunn, St. Pauls, Whiteville. Director — Miss Cornelia McMillan, Red Springs. District No. 12 — Goldsboro, Faison, Mount Olive, Clinton, War- saw, Kenansville, Rose Hill, Burgaw, Wilmington. Director — Mrs. Sam Wooten, Mount Olive. District No. 13 — Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Spring Hope, Middlesex, Nashville. Director — Mrs. Walter Woodard, Wilson. District No. 14 — New Bern, Trenton, Morebead City, Pollocks- ville, Kinston, Washington, Jacksonville, Beaufort, Snow Hill, Ori- ental, Maysville. Director — Mrs. Charles Wallace, Morehead City. District No. 15 — Weldon, Halifax, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Littleton. Director — Miss Kate Reddick, Enfield. District No. 16 — Elizabeth City, Edenton, Hertford, Winston, Windsor, Murfreesboro, Gatesville, Aulander. Director — Mrs. E. L. Gatling, Windsor. United Daughters of the Confederacy 195 STANDING COMMITTEES STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. James K. Norfleet, First Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Second Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. J. T. Hollister, Third Vice-President New Bern Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. D. M. Jones, Correspondnig Secretary Gastonia Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian , Tarboro Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director Children's Chapters Morehead City EDUCATIONAL Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Chairman Winston-Salem Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson Gastonia Mrs. O. Max Gardner Shelby HISTORICAL Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian and Chairman Tarboro Chapter Historians. TEXT BOOKS Mrs. Frank L. Wilson Gastonia Miss Bonnie Mauney Kings Mountain Mrs. Frank P. Hall Belmont Mrs. Walter Crowell Monroe SOLDIERS' HOME Miss Martha Haywood Raleigh Chapter Presidents. WOMAN'S HOME Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Assistant Chairman for Western Section Mrs. L. E. Fisher Asheville 196 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Assistant Chairman for Eastern Section Mrs. Mary P. Battle Rocky Mount Chapter Presidents. CREDENTIAL Mrs. D. G. Bell Morehead City Mrs. L. F. Long Newton Mrs. R. H. Jones Winston-Salem NORTH CAROLINA ROOM IN RICHMOND Mrs. Latta Johnston, Regent Charlotte Mrs. Allison Hodges, Vice-Regent Richmond Miss Lizzie Lindsay Greensboro Miss Daisy Denson Raleigh Mrs. Michael Scheck Hendersonville United Daughters of the Confederacy 197 SPECIAL COMMITTEES STATIONERY Miss Lowry Shuford Gastonia Mrs. S. J. Durham Bessemer City Mrs. G. V. Patterson Spencer Mountain PURCHASING COMMITTEE FOR SOLDIERS' HOME Mrs. H. M. London Raleigh Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett Raleigh Miss Daisy Denson Raleigh PURCHASING COMMITTEE FOR WOMAN'S HOME Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Mrs. Harlee Townsend Fayetteville Mrs. E. R. McKeithan Fayetteville MEMORIAL Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. L. T. Townsend Lumberton Mrs. I. W. Faison Charlotte GETTYSBURG MONUMENT Mrs. Marshall Williams, Director Faison Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Chairman Eastern Section Kinston Mrs. Walter Woodard Wilson Miss Lucile Moore Elm City Mrs. C. Edgar Cheek Durham Mrs. L. B. Newell, Chairman Western Section Charlotte Mrs. H. L. Riggins Winston-Salem Mrs. Eugene Glenn Asheville Mrs. I. W. Faison Charlotte Mrs. J. W. Pless Marion STARS AND BARS MEMORIAL Mrs. Thos. W. Bickett Raleigh Mrs. James Edwin Woodard Wilson Mrs. E. S. Clayton Asheville Mrs. L. T. Townsend Lumberton Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig Gastonia Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman New Bern Mrs. W. E. White Louisburg Mrs. W. A. Home Rocky Mount Mrs. Shelly H. Rose Wadesboro Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn Thomasville JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash, Chairman-General and State Director Tarboro Mrs. Henry L. Riggins Winston-Salem 198 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Mrs. Harlee Townsend Fayetteville Mrs. J. S. Watters Asheville Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey Marion Miss Julia Stirewalt Mooresville Mrs. J. A. Yarbrough Charlotte Mrs. John C. Rodman Washington Mrs. W. C. Glover Elizabeth City Mrs. W. M. Creasy Wilmington MONTROSE FREE BED FUND Mrs. E. F. Reid Lenoir Mrs. D. A. Garrison Gastonia Mrs. Charles E. Piatt Charlotte Mrs. H. L. Riggins Winston-Salem CHURCH BELLS Mrs. Henry A. London, Chairman-General and State Director Pittsboro Mrs. J. A. Fore Charlotte Mrs. Ada Cherry Greenville Mrs. Mary Battle Rocky Mount Mrs. R. L. Madison Dillsboro APPROPRIATIONS AND PENSIONS Mrs. Henry A. London Pittsboro Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Mrs. C. F. Harvey Kinston Mrs. M. O. Winstead Rocky Mount Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett Raleigh Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash Tarboro Mrs. Walter Woodard Wilson Mrs. Max Gardner Shelby Mrs. J. H. Cordon Raleigh Mrs. W. B. Puett Belmont DIXIE HIGHWAY Mrs. James M. Gudger Asheville Mrs. James Briggs Raleigh Mrs. Lila R. Barnwell Hendersonville Mrs. E. B. Burkheimer Wilmington Mrs. H. Brantley Spring Hope Mrs. J. A. Love Red Springs Mrs. Henry E. Thomas Charlotte Mrs. Fred A. Woodard Wilson Mrs. E. L. Shuford Hickory MAURY MONUMENT Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Director Kinston Miss Annie Jean Gash Brevard Mrs. John Reese Lincolnton United Daughters of the Confederacy 199 Mrs. 0. E. Mendenhall High Point Mrs. C. E. Neisler Kings Mountain Mrs. W. T. Love Gastonia Miss Nannie Gary Halifax Mrs. George W. Bunn Spring Hope Mrs. J. F. Taylor Kinston Mrs. Nathaniel M. Martin Wilmington JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY Mrs. L. E. Fisher Asheville Miss Mary Henderson Salisbury Mrs. R. B. Nixon New Bern Mrs. J. Harper Erwin Durham Mrs. Ada M. Bass Tarboro Mrs. J. T. Davenport Sanford Miss Ella Early Aulander Mrs. Arthur Finley North Wilkesboro CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL Mrs. R. E. Little, Director Wadesboro Mrs. E. C. Brooks Raleigh Mrs. D. J. Kernodle Graham Mrs. J. A. Gray , Winston-Salem Mrs. Harlee Townsend Fayetteville Miss Cornelia McMillan Red Springs LEE MEMORIAL AT LEXINGTON Mrs. F. M. Williams, Director Newton Mrs. John H. Anderson Fayetteville Mrs. Zeb Vance, Jr Asheville Mrs. R. L. Ryburn Shelby Mrs. R. L. Gwynn Lenoir Mrs. W. O. Spencer Winston-Salem Miss Mary Mabry Albemarle Mrs. Clarence Burn Wadesboro Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn Thomasville Mrs. D. L. M. Fields La Grange PLACING OF PORTRAITS IN SCHOOLS All Chapter Historians. TO ENDEAVOR TO HAV E NAMES OF SOUTHERN HEROES INSCRIBED ON MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATRE AT AR- LINGTON Mrs. John H. Anderson Fayetteville Mrs. I. W. Faison Charlotte Mrs. W. I. Taylor Burgaw Mrs. J. T. Gold High Point MUSIC DIRECTOR Mrs. Edgar Cheek Durham 200 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention DIRECTOR WOMEN OF THE SOUTH IN WAR TIMES Mrs. R. Phillip Holt Rocky Mount DIRECTOR BOOKS FOR BODLEIAN LIBRARY Mrs. Charles Lee Smith Raleigh PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN Mrs. J. T. Hollister New Bern MEMBER OF RUTHERFORD HISTORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank L. Wilson Gastonia DIRECTOR WORLD WAR RECORDS Mrs. R. Phillip Holt Rocky Mount CUSTODIAN SCRAP BOOK Mrs. W. L. Hill Warsaw United Daughters of the Confederacy 201 NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION, U. D. C. OFFICERS Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. James K. Norfleet, First Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Second Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. J. T. Hollister, Third Vice-President New Bern Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director Children's Chapters Morehead City HONORARY PRESIDENTS Mrs. E. E. Moffitt Raleigh Mrs. William Dorsey Pender Tarboro Mrs. W. P. Roberts Gatesville Mrs. William Overman Salisbury Mrs. M. 0. Winstead Rocky Mount Miss Ella Broadnax Greensboro HONORARY VICE-PREIDENTS " Mrs. T. J. Jarvis Greenville Mrs. John Thorpe Rocky Mount Mrs. Ida Wilkins _Weldon HONORARY HISTORIAN Miss Rebecca Cameron Hillsboro POET LAUREATE Mrs. Thomas M. Brockman Gastonia GENERAL OFFICERS Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler, President General 520 West 114th St., New York City Mrs. Frank Harrold, First Vice-President General, Americus, Ga. Mrs. Bennett D. Bell, Second Vice-President General 206 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. W. E. Massey, Third Vice-President General 738 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. R. D. Wright, Recording Secretary General__Newberry, S. C. Miss Allie Garner, Corresponding Secretary General. _ Ozark' Ark Mrs. Amos H. Norris, Treasurer General, 713 Piatt St., Tampa Fla' Mrs. F. M. Williams, Registrar General Newton N c' Mrs. A. A. Campbell, Historian General Wytheville Va Mrs. W. D. Mason, Custodian of Crosses of Honor _' 8233 Seminole Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 202 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention CHAPTER OFFICERS ALBEMARLE— ALBEMARLE CHAPTER, No. 1023 Mabry, Miss Mary President Parker, Mrs. L. 0 First Vice-President Parker, Mrs. A. C Second Vice-President Anderson, Mrs. J. N Secretary Kirk, Mrs. E. C Treasurer Ewing, Mrs. J. E Historian Harris, Mrs. J. M Chaplain ASHEBORO— RANDOLPH CHAPTER Hunter, Mrs. J. V President Moffitt, Mrs. E. L First Vice-President Parrish, Mrs. M. W Second Vice-President Underwood, Mrs. W. A Recording Secretary Parriss, Miss Mabel Corresponding Secretary Ross, Mrs. J. D Treasurer Steadman, Mrs. W. D Historian ASHEVILLE— ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, No. 104 Brown, Mrs. Mark W President Fisher, Mrs. L. E First Vice-President Stevens, Mrs. R. C Second Vice-President Scruggs, Mrs. R. C Recording Secretary Dickinson, Mrs. E. C Corresponding Secretary Sullivan, Mrs. J. H Treasurer Weaver, Mrs. Guy Registrar Gilliam, Miss Louella Historian McCullough, Mrs. T. M Recorder of Crosses ASHEVILLE— FANNIE PATTON CHAPTER, No. 1699 Watters, Mrs. John S President McRae, Mrs. John First Vice-President Wilson, Miss Annie V. M Second Vice-president Holland, Miss Eliza W Recording Secretary Stevens, Miss Nan Corresponding Secretary Wood, Mrs. James Treasurer McDowell, Mrs. E. E Registrar Vance, Mrs. Zeb V., Jr Historian Keplar, Mrs. Martha Recorder of Crosses AULANDER— AULANDER CHAPTER Early, Miss Ella President United Daughters of the Confederacy 203 Early, Mrs. J. C First Vice-President Gatling, Mrs. H. W Recording Secretary White, Mrs. R. E Corresponding Secretary Marsh, Mrs. W. E Treasurer Bearden, Mrs. Clyde Registrar Peele, Mrs. W. M Historian Saunders, Mrs. S. A Musical Director AHOSKIE— AHOSKIE CHAPTER Vann, Mrs. A. W President Copeland, Mrs. B. E Vice-President Leary, Mrs. J. S Secretary Myers, Mrs. William Treasurer Sessums, Miss Bettie Registrar BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA CHAPTER, No. 1353 Gash, Miss Annie Jean President Shipman, Mrs. T. H First Vice-President Erwin, Mrs. A. L Second Vice-President Smith, Mrs. J. Walter Secretary Zachary, Mrs. W. W Treasurer Deaver, Miss Margaret Registrar Ward, Mrs. D. G Historian Riley, Miss Lila Librarian Chapman, Rev. C. D Chaplain BURLINGTON— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 1640 Sharpe, Mrs. R. A President Hall, Mrs. D. S First Vice-President Stafford, Mrs. Melvin Second Vice-President Mitchell, Mrs. H. F Recording Secretary Anderson, Mrs. W. L Corresponding Secretary Moore, Miss Nonie Treasurer Montgomery, Mrs. J. P Registrar Kernodle, Mrs. G. A Historian BURGAW— PENDER COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 761 Taylor, Mrs. W. I President Overstreet, Mrs. Hugh First Vice-President Brown, Mrs. Ira W Second Vice-President Herring, Mrs. Katie B Recording Secretary Pullen, Miss Marie Corresponding Secretary Bryan, Mrs. C. C Treasurer Moore, Mrs. Call C Registrar 204 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention McLendon, Mrs. Angus Historian Burton, Mrs. A. E Historian Bannerman, Mrs. J. R Recorder of Crosses BEAUFORT— FORT MACON CHAPTER Clawson, Mrs. C. A President Norcom, Mrs. Henry D Vice-President Jones, Miss Mildred Recording Secretary Hill, Mrs. E. W Corresponding Secretary Potter, Mrs. Hal Treasurer Rumley, Miss Annie Historian Smith, Mrs. Charles Recorder of Crosses Manson, Miss Etta Chaplain CHAPEL HILL— LEONIDAS POLK CHAPTER, No. 556 Kluttz, Mrs. A. A President Shine, Mrs. C. P Vice-President Patterson, Mrs. Wallace Secretary Wilson, Mrs. T. J Treasurer Long, Mrs. William Historian Archer, Mrs. Joseph Chaplain CHARLOTTE— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 220 Yarbrough, Mrs. J. A President Fore, Mrs. J. A First Vice-President Staten, Mrs. J. L Second Vice-President Westbrook, Mrs. Frank Recording Secretary Keerans, Mrs. James Corresponding Secretary Blankenship, Miss Essie Treasurer Presson, Mrs. S. L Registrar Nicholson, Mrs. W. L Historian Irwin, Miss Myrtle Recorder of Crosses Long, Miss Lilly Life Chaplain Durant, Mrs. J. B Active Chaplain Henderson, Mrs. Ellis W Leader of Children's Chapter CHINA GROVE— CHINA GROVE CHAPTER, No. 1492 Swink, Mrs. W. J President Hoke, Miss Virginia Vice-President Bostian, Mrs. W. H Secretary Shuford, Mrs. B. S Treasurer Miller, Mrs. C. B Registrar Thorn, Mrs. J. A Historian United Daughters of the Confederacy 205 CLAYTON— ASHLEY HORNE CHAPTER, No. 1481 McCuIlers, Mrs. Herbert President Hocutt, Mrs. Battle First Vice-President Carter, Mrs. Clement Second Vice-President Griffin, Mrs. Arthur Recording Secretary Gulley, Mrs. Charles Corresponding Secretary Barnes, Mrs. Cleve Treasurer Young, Mrs. Joseph Registrar Home, Mrs. Ashley Historian Nooe, Mrs. Bennett Recorder of Crosses CLINTON— ASHFORD-SILLERS CHAPTER, No. 1133 Hiatt, Mrs. Ella President Faison, Mrs. S. E First Vice-President Pigford, Mrs. Virginia Second Vice-President Rogers, Mrs. Edgar Third Vice-President Johnson, Mrs. F. B Secretary Grady, Mrs. H. A Corresponding Secretary Ashford, Miss Mamie Treasurer Stewart, Mrs. H. L Registrar CONCORD— DODSON-RAMSEUR CHAPTER, No. 214 Pemberton, Mrs. W. D President Morrison, Mrs. D. B First Vice-President Bingham, Mrs. W. L Second Vice-President Harris, Miss Rose Recording Secretary Coltrane, Miss Elizabeth Corresponding Secretary Lore, Mrs. G. M Treasurer Leslie, Miss Lena Registrar Coltrane, Mrs. L. D Historian CARY— CARY CHAPTER Baucom, Mrs. E. L President Edwards, Mrs. J. J Vice-President Womble, Mrs. Carrie Secretary and Treasurer Gray, Mrs. P. D Registrar DILLSBORO— W. A. ENLOE CHAPTER, No. 1576 Madison, Mrs. R. L President Davis, Mrs. H. B First Vice-President Cannon, Mrs. M. B Second Vice-President Allison, Mrs. Eugenia Secretary Hooker, Mrs. J. J Treasurer Hall, Mrs. Hannah Registrar 206 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Candler, Mrs. C. Z Historian Broyles, Mrs. J. L Chaplain DUNN— CHICORA CHAPTER, No. 801 Holliday, Mrs. McD President Townsend, Mrs. N. A Vice-President Snipes, Mrs. Z. V Recording Secretary Jeffreys, Mrs. E. M Corresponding Secretary Hood, Mrs. Paul C Treasurer Newberry, Mrs. W. H Registrar Coltrane, Mrs. W. E Historian DURHAM— JULIAN S. CARR CHAPTER Cheek, Mrs. T. Edgar President Erwin, Mrs. J. Harper First Vice-President Bullington, Mrs. A. L Second Vice-Presider.! Fanning, Mrs. Fred D Corresponding and Recording Secretary Crabtree, Mrs. Will C Treasurer Jones, Mrs. Ralph G Registrar Jones, Mrs. M. H Historian EDENTON— BELL BATTERY CHAPTER, No. 489 Wood, Mrs. H. G President Bush, Mrs. H. T Vice-President McMullan, Mrs. S. M Secretary Banell, Mrs. R. K Treasurer ELIZABETH CITY— D. H. HILL CHAPTER, No. 1207 Glover, Mrs. W. C President McQueen, Mrs. William M. C First Vice-President Carr, Mrs. Edison Second Vice-President Perry, Mrs. Will Third Vice-President Cohoon, Mrs. W. L Recording Secretary Stevens, Mrs. E. M Corresponding Secretary Pearson, Mrs. Ella Treasurer Gregory, Mrs. W. S Assistant Treasurer Perry, Miss Sallie A Registrar Hollowell, Miss Margaret Historian ENFIELD— FRANK M. PORTER CHAPTER, No. 1096 Bobitt, Mrs. B. E President Dunn, Mrs. R. C First Vice-President Alsop, Mrs. S. B Second Vice-President Randolph, Mrs. P. V Recording Secretary Bullock, Mrs. R. R Corresponding Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 207 Eiddick, Miss Katie W Treasurer Mitchell, Mrs. Louise M Registrar Whitehead, Mrs. Daisy C Historian Wood, Mrs. I. D Chaplain FARMVILLE— REBECCA WINBORNE CHAPTER Perkins, Miss Annie President Parker, Mrs. J. W First Vice-President Knott, Mrs. R. H Recording Secretary Long, Miss Annie Laurie Corresponding Secretary Holden, Mrs. G. M Treasurer Long, Miss Annie Laurie Registrar FAISON— FAISON-HICKS CHAPTER, No. 539 Mrs. Marshall Williams President Williams, Mrs. M. McD First Vice-President Faison, Mrs. J. H Second Vice-President Hicks, Miss Kate Recording Secretary Lewis, Mrs. M. A Treasurer Taylor, Mrs. O. L Registrar Hill, Miss Sallie Historian Hines, Mrs. C. S Custodian of Flags FAYETTEVILLE— J. E. B. STUART CHAPTER, No. 483 MacKethan, Mrs. E. R President Drake, Mrs. H. T First Vice-President Lilly, Mrs. E. J Second Vice-President Newton, Mrs. Z. B Third Vice-President McEachern, Mrs. A. A Recording Secretary Renalds, Miss Kathryn Corresponding Secretary Pearce, Mrs. Charles Treasurer Hall, Mrs. James Registrar Erambert, Mrs. Floy Historian Gainey, Mrs. James Recorder of Crosses GASTONIA— GASTONIA CHAPTER, No. 955 Kindley, Mrs. S. A President Mason, Mrs. O. F First Vice-President Adams, Mrs. J. L Second Vice-President Campbell, Mrs. J. M Third Vice-President Taylor, Mrs. James H Recording Secretary Morrow, Mrs. J. Holland Assistant Recording Secretary Kirby, Mrs. M. F Corresponding Secretary Carroll, Mrs. J. W Treasurer Micheal, Mrs. W. F Assistant Treasurer 208 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention McLean, Mrs. A. A Registrar Shuford, Mrs. Sam Historian Warren, Mrs. R. C Chaplain Barrett, Mrs. W. C Recorder of Crosses Brockman, Mrs. T. M Reporter GATESVILLE— WILLIAM P. ROBERTS CHAPTER, No. 1597 Cross, Mrs. W. T President Roberts, Mrs. E. R Recording Secretary Riddick, Mrs. R. M Corresponding Secretary Cowper, Mrs. W. R Treasurer Riddick, Mrs. T. M Registrar GOLDSBORO— THOMAS RUFFIN CHAPTER, No. 349 Giddens, Miss Mary Emma President Cobb, Mrs. W. H First Vice-President Falkner, Mrs. A. W Second Vice-President Lee, Mrs. M. L Third Vice-President McGee, Mrs. Thomas Recording Secretary Vick, Mrs. E. W Treasurer Barnes, Mrs. W. H Assistant Treasurer Borden, Mrs. F. K Historian Collier, Miss Sue Custodian of Crosses and Registrar Smith, Mrs. John R Chaplain GRAHAM— GRAHAM CHAPTER, No. 944 Long, Mrs. J. Dolph President Henderson, Mrs. John J Vice-President Coley, Mrs. W. R Recording Secretary McClure, Mrs. E. P Treasurer Taylor, Mrs. J. N Registrar White, Mrs. W. E Historian Parker, Miss Mamie Recorder of Crosses GREENSBORO— GUILFORD CHAPTER, No. 301 Lindsay, Miss Lizzie President Patterson, Mrs. J. W First Vice-Preside- King, Mrs. J. L Second Vice-Preside n\ Morehead, Mrs. J. M Recording Secretar Young, Mrs. Cabell Corresponding Secretary Michau, Mrs. E. R Treasurer Nelson, Miss Olivia Registrar Daniel, Mrs. Garland Historian United Daughters of the Confederacy 209 GREENVILLE— GEORGE B. SINGLETARY CHAPTER Fleming, Mrs. J. L President Laughinghouse, Mrs. Ned First Vice-President Hassel, Mrs. J. L Second Vice-President Laughinghouse, Mrs. Charles Third Vice-President Little, Mrs. J. L Corresponding Secretary Mumford, Mrs. C. E Registrar Cotten, Mrs. R. R Historian HALIFAX— HALIFAX CHAPTER, No. 1232 Gary, Miss Nannie M President Ferguson, Mrs. Susie Vice-President Gary, Mrs. S. M Second Vice-President Bass, Mrs. John Recording Secretary Butts, Mrs. J. G Corresponding Secretary Willcox, Mrs. Florence Treasurer Mussleman, Mrs. C. F. Registrar Daniel, Miss Ursula Historian Campbell, Mrs. D. M Recorder of Crosses Steadman, Mrs. N. E Leader of Children's Chapters HENDERSON— VANCE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 142 Cooper, Mrs. Sydney P President Cooper, Mrs. C. M First Vice-President Zollicoffer, Mrs. A. C Second Vice-President Bridges, Mrs. J. H Third Vice-President Watkins, Mrs. Kate Recording Secretary Cooper, Mrs. Alex Assistant Recording Secretary Cobritt, Mrs. A. J Corresponding Secretary O'Neil, Mrs. Maurice J Treasurer Manning, Mrs. T. R Historian Phelps, Mrs. Cora Assistant Historian Cooper, Mrs. Sidney P Custodian HENDERSONVILLE— MARGARET DAVIS HAYES CHAP- TER, No. 853 Brown, Mrs. J. Steven President Schenck, Mrs. Michael Vice-President Carson, Miss Catherine Recording Secretary Garren, Mrs. S. M Treasurer Shepherd, Mrs. Tom Registrar Barnwell, Mrs. Lila R Historian 210 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention HERTFORD— PERQUIMANS CHAPTER, No 789 Mrs. T. F. Winslow President Jones, Mrs. Edmund Vice-President Jones, Mrs. H. B Secretary Boone. Mrs. J. W Treasurer Boone, Miss Willie H Registrar Knox, Mrs. H. B Historian HICKORY— ABEL A. SHUFORD CHAPTER, No. 1211 Shuford, Mrs. E. L President Abernethy, Mrs. W. L First Vice-President Royster, Mrs. 0. N Second Vice-President Allen, Mrs. Frank Recording Secretary Grimes, Mrs. R. A Corresponding Secretary Mostella, Mrs. C. L Treasurer Martin, Mrs. J. A Historian HIGH POINT— HIGH POINT CHAPTER, No. 1036 Mendenhall, Mrs. 0. E President Harris, Mrs. J. W First Vice-President Gold, Mrs. T. J Second Vice-President Lambeth, Mrs. W. A Recording Secretary Lindsay, Mrs. John, Jr Corresponding Secretary Ring, Mrs. C. A Treasurer Pitts, Mrs. Darrell Assistant Treasurer Dalton, Mrs. Carter Historian Salsbury, Mrs. J. M. S Assistant Historian Hoskins, Mrs. Bascom Registrar Kirkman, Mrs. Arthur Recorder of Crosses Smith, Miss Zillah Custodian HILLSBORO— GEN. GEORGE B. ANDERSON CHAPTER, No. 335 Cameron, Miss Rebecca President Webb, Mrs. S. F Vice-President Webb, Mrs. J. C Recording Secretary Hamilton, Miss Elizabeth R Corresponding Secretary Collins, Miss H. P Treasurer Webb, Mrs. J. Cheshire Registrar Norwood, Miss Margaret Historian JACKSONVILLE— ONSLOW GUARDS CHAPTER, No. 1477 Cox, Mrs. W. T President Murrill, Mrs. W. B Vice-President Kitchen, Mrs. I. E Recording Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 211 Cole, Mrs. J. J Corresponding Secretary Cox, Mrs. E. L Treasurer Koonce, Mrs. E. W Registrar Duffy, Mrs. R Historian Warlick, Mrs. R. C Custodian KENANSVILLE— WILLIAM A. ALLEN CHAPTER, No. 936 Beasley, Mrs. L. A President Williams, Mrs. Hal First Vice President Hinson, Miss Estelle Second Vice-President Williams, Mrs. Hal Firse Vice-President Gavin, Mrs. John A Treasurer Blount, Miss Emma Registrar Hinson, Miss Estelle Historian KINGS MOUNTAIN— KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, No. 1277 Mauney, Mrs. D. C President Neal, Mrs. L. F First Vice-President Houser, Mrs. W. L Second Vice-President Floyd, Mrs. Forest Third Vice-President Patterson, Mrs. Hunter Recording Secretary Mauney, Miss Bonnie Corresponding Secretary Ridenhour, Mrs. W. A Treasurer Mauney, Mrs. R. D Registrar Neisler, Mrs. R. L Historian Lohr, Mrs. E. M Custodian of Crosses Kerr, Mrs. G. L Chaplain KINSTON— A. M. WADDELL CHAPTER, No. 382 Harvey, Mrs. C. Felix President Quinnerly, Mrs. Dan First Vice-President Mewborne, Mrs. L. J Second Vice-President Shaw, Mrs. H. E Third Vice-President Parrott, Mrs. J. F Recording Secretary Curtis, Mrs. K. R Corresponding Secretary Copeland, Mrs. R. E Registrar Webb, Mrs. E. V Treasurer Bailey, Mrs. G. F Historian Hyatt, Miss Delia Recorder of Crosses KITTRELL— C. C. BLACKNALL CHAPTER, No. 348 Williams, Mrs. C. B President Blacknall, Mrs. C. H Secretary Smith, Mrs. P. B Treasurer Allen, Miss Nettie Historian 212 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention LA GRANGE— COL. G. F. WHITFIELD CHAPTER Fields, Mrs. D. S. M President Smithwick, Mrs. J. W First Vice-President Hobbs, Mrs. E. H Second Vice-President Creech, Mrs. R. G Recording Secretary Creech, Miss Elizabeth Corresponding Secretary Davis, Mrs. L. F Treasurer Mewborn, Mrs. R. H Registrar Whitfield, Miss Lula Historian Joiner, Miss Georgia Leader of Children's Chapter LAURINBURG— SCOTLAND CHAPTER, No. 905 Stewart, Miss Julia President McEachin, Mrs. W. DeB Vice-President Wilkinson, Miss Bessie Secretary and Treasurer LENOIR— Z. B. VANCE CHAPTER, No. 334 Minish, Mrs. W. L President Hall, Mrs. G. T First Vice-President Steele, Mrs. E. L Second Vice-President Puett, Miss Mary Recording Secretary and Treasurer Marley, Mrs. F. H Corresponding Secretary Jennings, Mrs. S. S Registrar Beall, Miss Annie L Historian LEXINGTON— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 324 Propst, Mrs. H. L President Finch, Mrs. S. W First Vice-President Penry, Mrs. W. G Second Vice-President Lowe, Mrs. J. T Recording Secretary Radcliff, Mrs. H. S Corresponding Secretary Mendenhall, Mrs. W. H Treasurer Bower, Mrs. J. C Registrar Hinkle, Mrs. T. C Historian LILLINGTON— HARNETT CHAPTER, No. 1314 Fuquay, Mrs. J. Neil President Shaw, Mrs. A. M Vice-President Johnson, Mrs. J. 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GORDON CHAPTER, No. 211 Riggins, Mrs. Henry L President Norfleet, Mrs. James K First Vice-President Manly, Mrs. Clement Second Vice-President Gray, Mrs. James A Third Vice-President Jones, Mrs. R. H Recording Secretary Spencer, Mrs. N. A Corresponding Secretary Blum, Miss Bessie Treasurer Kapp, Mrs. Thomas Registrar Latham, Mrs. R. H Historian WINTON— HERTFORD COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1213 Bridger, Mrs. Roswell C President Newsome, Mrs. Julia A First Vice-President Knox, Mrs. H. B Recording Secretary Mitchell, Mrs. Charles F Corresponding Secretary Boone, Mrs. William Treasurer Boone, Mrs. William H Registrar Jones, Mrs. H. B Historian YANCEYVILLE— CASWELL COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1152 Gwynn, Mrs. J. P President Florance, Mrs. T. J Vice-President Upchurch, Mrs. E. F Secretary Turner, Mrs. H. S Treasurer Anderson, Mrs. G. A Registrar Smith, Mrs. Osborn Historian Williamson, Mrs. G. L Chaplain United Daughters of the Confederacy 227 LEADERS OF CHILDREN'S CHAPTERS ASHEVILLE— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 65 Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr Leader ASHEVILLE— MARTHA KEPLAR CHAPTER, No. 68 Mrs. Wm. F. McCants Leader BEAUFORT— ANNE CARTER LEE CHAPTER, No. 75 Mrs. Wiley Taylor Leader BURGAW— BURGAW CHAPTER, No. 48 Mrs. J. R. Bannerman Leader Mrs. Kate B. Herring Leader BURLINGTON— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 63 Mrs. J. G. Tingen Leader CHARLOTTE— JULIA JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 2 Mrs. Ellis W. Henderson Leader FAYETTEVILLE— ANNIE K. KYLE CHAPTER, No. 19 Mrs. T. K. Kite Leader GASTONIA— J. D. MOORE CHAPTER, No. 8 Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig Leader GASTONIA— ZEB VANCE, JR., CHAPTER, No. 72 Mrs. Thomas Love Leader GRAHAM— JACOB A. LONG CHAPTER, No. 76 Mrs. W. Ernest Thompson Leader HALIFAX— HALIFAX LIGHT INFANTRY CHAPTER, No. 39 Mrs. N. L. Steadman Leader HICKORY— DIXIE GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 37 Mrs. Charles Menzies Leader HIGH POINT— TAR HEEL CHAPTER, No. 45 Mrs. J. F. Hayden Leader KINSTON— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 15 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Jr Leader 228 Minutes of the Ttventy-fifth Annual Convention LENOIR— BONNIE BLUE FLAG CHAPTER, No. 59 Mrs. R. L. George Leader LUMBERTON— ALFORD ROWLAND CHAPTER, No. 47 Mrs. D. P. Shaw Leader LA GRANGE— JOSEPH KINSEY CHAPTER, No. 78 Miss Georgia Joyner Leader MOORESVILLE— CARRIE LEAZER CHAPTER, No. 69 Mrs. Harry Mott, Jr Leader Miss Elizabeth Rankin Leader Mrs. W. D. Gilmore Leader MOREHEAD CITY— MARY FRANCIS HANCOCK CHAPTER, No. 74 Mrs. Charles Byrd Wade Leader MT. OLIVE— MT. OLIVE CHAPTER, No. 30 Mrs. John H. Loftin Leader NEW BERN— JAMES HUGHES CHAPTER, No. 4 Mrs. Henry Jackson Leader NEWTON— BELLE WILFONG CHAPTER, No. 79 Mrs. Glenn Long Leader Mrs. W. B. Gaithers Leader NASHVILLE— NASHVILLE CHAPTER, No. 69 Mrs. J. I. White Leader PITTSBORO— HENRY A. LONDON CHAPTER, No. 20 Miss Carrie Jackson Leader POLLOCKSVILLE— FRANCIS HOY CHAPTER, No. 91 Miss Lurley Whitty Leader RALEIGH— MANLY'S BATTERY CHAPTER, No. 41 Miss Martha Haywood Leader RED SPRINGS— JUNIOR RESERVES CHAPTER, No. 54 Mrs. S. E. Leonard Leader Mrs. Geo. T. Bullock Leader United Daughters of the Confederacy 229 ROCKY MOUNT— JUNIOR BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, No. 24 Mrs. R. P. Holt Leader SHELBY— AUGUSTUS BURTON CHAPTER, No. 42 Miss Elizabeth Ebaltoff Leader STATESVILLE— DAVIS CENTENNIAL CHAPTER, No. 17 Mrs. J. B. Gill Leader SPRING HOPE— SPRING HOPE CHAPTER, No. 70 Mrs. C. R. Speight Leader SALISBURY— CHAS. F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 73 Miss Alice Slater Cannon Leader TARBORO— DIXIE LEE CHAPTER, No. 10 Miss Mary Austin Leader THOMASVILLE— THOMASVILLE GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 35 Miss Nell Morris Leader WADESBORO— FRANK BENNETT CHAPTER, No. 9 Mrs. Clarence Burns Leader WASHINGTON— WASHINGTON GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 1 Mrs. Henry W. Carter Leader WAYNESVILLE— WM. BENDER FERGUSON, No. 64 Mrs. J. W. Ferguson Leader WHITEVILLE— COLUMBUS GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 21 Mrs. Laura P. Powell Leader WILSON— JUNIOR CONFEDERATE CHAPTER, No. 66 Miss Mary Hadley Connor Leader WILMINGTON— GEORGE DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 6 Mrs. W. M. Creasy Leader WELDON— EVA C. DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 77 Mrs. C. W. Gregory Leader JACKSONVILLE— COL. S. B. TAYLOR CHAPTER, No. 80 Mrs. L. 0. Fonville Leader 230 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention WINSTON-SALEM— THOMAS JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER, No. 56 Miss Edwina Lockett (A) Leader Miss Ida Hinshaw ~~(B) Leader Mrs. A. C. Chamberlain (C) Leader United Daughters of the Confederacy 231 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No delegate shall be entitled to the floor unless she rises, addresses the chair, gives her name and Chapter and waits for recognition. 2. No delegate shall speak a second time on the same question, if a delegate who has not spoken ask the floor; and no delegate shall speak more than twice on the same question, except as pro- vided in the Rules of Order, unless the permission of the House be given by a two-thirds vote, on regular motion. 3. Debates shall be limited to four minutes to each member and debate on any question shall be limited to twenty minutes. 4. Committee reports and District reports must be confined strictly to work done, and be limited to five minutes, and the time for these shall not be extended except upon two-thirds vote of the House, upon regular motion. 5. A Chapter not reporting when called shall not be entitled to read its report to the Convention, but it shall be printed in the minutes. 6. A committee not reporting when called shall lose its place in order, and shall not be allowed to report until the full list of committees shall have been called. No committee report which has not been read to the Convention shall be printed in the minutes. 7. All main motions or resolutions and all important correc- tions to the Minutes shall be signed by the member offering same and sent to the Recording Secretary's desk before the adjournment of the meeting during which they were offered. 8. The Order of Business set forth in the By-Laws VII shall be followed by this Convention. 9. Parliamentary order shall be observed in the conduct of business and quiet maintained by closing the doors during the reading of reports. 10. Robert's Rules of Order shall be the authority on parlia- mentary procedure of this organization on all points not covered by the constitution. 232 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention DELEGATES REGISTERED AT THE WINSTON-SALEM CONVENTION, OCTOBER 25-28, 1921 Albemarle — Albemarle Chapter — Miss Mary Mabry, President and Third Vice-President North Carolina Division. Asheboro — Randolph Chapter — Mrs. J. V. Hunter. Asheville — Asheville Chapter — Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr., Leader of Children's Chapter; Mrs. R. B. Stone, Mrs. G. B. Allison, Mrs. C. M. Piatt, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, President; Mrs. F. F. Malloy. Asheville — Fannie Patton Chapter — Mrs. Eugene Glenn, Mrs. John Watters, President; Mrs. J. H. Wood, Mrs. Zeb Vance, Jr. Burlington — Charles F. Fisher Chapter — Mrs. C. S. Hall, Pres- ident; Mrs. J. P. Montgomery. Charlotte — Stonewall Jackson Chapter — Mrs. Henry Thomas, President; Mrs. Latta Johnson, Mrs. J. A. Fore, Mrs. C. E. Piatt, Mrs. J. L. Snyder, Mrs. J. L. Kuram, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Mrs. L. B. Newell, Mrs. J. L. Satem, Mrs. J. A Yarbrough, Miss Sara Link Enfield — Frank M. Parker Chapter — Miss Kate Riddick. Faison — Faison-Hicks Chapter — Mrs. Marshall Williams. Fayetteville — J. E. B. Stuart Chapter — Mrs. Hunter Smith; Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary North Carolina Divi- sion; Mrs. T. K. Kite, Leader. Gastonia — Gastonia Chapter — Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, State President; Mrs. W. H. Poole, President; Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Leader of Children's Chapter; Mrs. F. L. Wilson; Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary North Carolina Division; Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. W. T. Love, Mrs. J. M. Shuford. Goldsboro — Thomas Ruffin Chapter — Mrs. W. H. Cobb. Graham — Graham Chapter — Mrs. J. D. Kernodle, President; Mrs. J. D. Lay, Mrs. W. C. White. Greensboro — Guilford Chapter — Miss Lizzie Lindsay, President; Mrs. T. J. Murphy, Mrs. S. L. Gilmer, Mrs. J. G. Bevadaux, Mrs. Sterling Jones, Mrs. G. Daniel. Hendersonville — Margaret Davis Mays Chapter — Mrs. W. A. Garland. High Point— High Point Chapter— Mrs. J. F. Hayden, Presi- dent; Mrs. C. L. Wheeler, Mrs. 0. C. Mendenhall, Mrs. J. I. Kirk- han; Mrs. I. J. Gold, Mrs. J. S. Welborn, Mrs. B. Hoskins. Kinston— A. M. Waddell Chapter— Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Mrs. J. A. Herndon. Dunn— Zeb B. Vance Chapter— Mrs. W. H. Craddock, Presi- dent; Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses, North Carolina Divi- sion; Mrs. E. F. Reid. United Daughters of the Confederacy 233 Elizabeth City— C. H. Hill Chapter— Mrs. W. C. Glover, Pres- ident. Dunn— Clucora Chapter— Mrs. McD. Holliday, President. LaGbange— Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter— Mrs. John T. Pope, Mrs. D. L. M. Fields, Mrs. Mabel Fields. Bubgaw— Pender County Chapter— Mrs. Hugh Overstreet. Lumbebton— Robeson County Chapter— Mrs. L. T. Townsend, President; Mrs. T. F. Costner. Laubinbubg— Scotland Chapter — Mrs. Edwin Buchanan. Moobesville — Battle of Bentonsville Chapter — Mrs. A. E. Brown, Mrs. Matheson, Miss Julia Stirewalt, Mrs. C. I. Gresham. Lexington— Robert E. Lee Chapter— Mrs. G. W. Montcastle, Mrs. H. L. Propst, Mrs. W. G. Perry. Maeion— McDowell Chapter— Mrs. J. I. Gilkey, President; Mrs. G. S. Kirby, Mrs. H. F. Little, Mrs. D. F. Giles. Monboe — Monroe Chapter — Mrs. E. W. Crow, Miss Mabel Belk. Mobehead City — Emeline J. Pigott Chapter — Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar of North Carolina Division; Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Mrs. R. W. Taylor, Mrs. L. L. Leary. Mount Aiby— Mount Airy Chapter — Miss Mary F. Graves, Mrs. P. A. George. New Bebn — New Bern Chapter — Mrs. Thomas Hyman, Presi. dent; Mrs. John "Hollister, Mrs. F. S. Duffy. Newton — Ransom-Sherrill Chapter— Mrs. F. M. Williams, President; Mrs. J. A. Gaither, Mrs. T. W. Long. Pittsbobo — Winnie Davis Chapter — Mrs. H. A. London, Presi- dent; Mrs. J. M. Milliken, Mrs. W. M. Eubanks. Ruthebfobdton — Davis Dickerson Mills Chapter — Mrs. L. D. Marrs. Reidsville — Rockingham Chapter — Miss Eumia McKinsey, Miss H. C. Reid Rocky Mount — Bethel Heroes Chapter — Mrs. R. P. Holt, Leader of Children's Chapter and Third Vice-President General; Mrs. W. B. Simpson. Salisbuby — Robert F. Hoke Chapter — Miss Mary Henderson, Mrs. P. S. Carleton, President; Mrs. Henry Hobson; Miss Alice Slater Cannon, Leader; Mrs. R. G. Kizer, Miss E. Heilig. Shelby — Cleveland Guards Chapter — Mrs. O. Max Gardner. Spbay-Leaksville — Chalmers Glenn Chapter — Mrs. W. R. Wal- ker, President; Mrs. P. V. Godfrey, Mrs. T. M. Flynn. Statesville — Statesville Chapter — Mrs. M. R. Adams, Presi- dent. Roxbobo — Person County Chapter — Mrs. J. A. Long, President; Mrs. F. O. Carver. 234 Mniutes of the Twenty -fifth Annual Convention Tarboro — William D. Pender Chapter — Mrs. S. N. Harrell; Mrs. John L. Bridgers, State Historian; Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash. Thomasville — Brierfield Chapter — Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn, State Director of Children's Chapters; Mrs. J. A. Green, Mrs. J. A. Norris, Mrs. C. W. Dixon, Mrs. C. F. Lambeth. Wilson — John W. Dunham Chapter — Mrs. Fred Woodard, Chaplain; Mrs. Ed. Woodard, Mrs. J. J. Clark, Mrs. Morrison Bethea. Winston-Salem — James B. Gordon Chapter — Mrs. H. L. Rig- gins, President; Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-President North Carolina Division; Mrs. M. H. Jones, Mrs. M. C. Haberkern, Mrs. W. 0. Spencer, Mrs. J. K. Norfleet, Mrs. R. H. Latteam, Miss Lockett, Miss Hinesham, Mrs. A. C. Chamberlain. Wilmington — Cape Fear Chapter — Mrs. E. B. Burkeimer, Mrs. Henry Burr Croom, Jr. Murfreesboro — Norfleet-Harrell Chapter — Miss Eunice Evans. Lenoir — Z. V. Vance Chapter— Mrs. M. L. Gwyn, Leader; Mrs. E. F. Reid, Mrs. W. H. Gwyn, Miss May Priett, Mrs. W. H. Crad- dock. Sanford — Lee County Chapter — Mrs. J. T. Davenport, Mrs. J. R. Ingram, Mrs. Curry Golden. North Wilkesboro — Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter — Mrs. Arthur Finley, Miss Lucy Finley, President. Lillington — Harnett County Chapter — Mrs. J. D. Johnson. Nashville — Robert H. Wicks Chapter — Mrs. E. S. Swindell. Raleigh — Johnston Pettigrew Chapter — Mrs. H. M. London, President; Miss Martha Haywood, Leader; Mrs. Walter Parsons. Sylva— E. H. Cathey Chapter— Mrs. E. L. McKee. Snow Hill — Green County Chapter — Mrs. W. B. Murphy. United Daughters of the Confederacy 235 OFFICERS OF NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION ELECTED AT ORGANIZATION, APRIL, 1895, WILMINGTON Mrs. W. M. Parsley, President and Founder Wilmington Miss Lida T. Rodman, First Vice-President Washington Mrs. John S. Henderson, Second Vice-President Salisbury- Mrs. John Hinsdale, Third Vice-President Raleigh Miss F. L. Patton, Fourth Vice-President Asheville Miss Kate McKimmon, Recording Secretary Raleigh Mrs. A. A. Watson, Corresponding Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Gaston Meares, Treasurer Wilmington Miss Annie T. Bragaw, Registrar Washington Mrs. Fannie Fisher Tierman, Historian Salisbury OFFICERS ELECTED FIRST CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1897 Mrs. W. M. Parsley, President Wilmington Mrs. Bryan Grimes, First Vice-President Grimesland Mrs. John S. Henderson, Second Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. John Hinsdale, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. F. L. Patton, Fourth Vice-President Asheville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Fifth Vice-President Henderson Miss Katie McKimmon, Recording Secretary Raleigh Mrs. Martin S. Willard, Corresponding Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Gaston Meares, Treasurer Wilmington Miss Lida T. Rodman, Registrar Washington Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED SECOND CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1898 Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Thomas J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Jr., Second Vice-President Winston Mrs. William H. Overman, Recording Secretary Salisbury Miss Margaret M. Blount, Corresponding Secretary Washington Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Treasurer Raleigh Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED THIRD CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1899 Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Thomas J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Jr., Second Vice-President Winston Mrs. William H. Overman, Recording Secretary Salisbury 236 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Miss Margaret M. Blount, Corresponding Secretary Washington Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Treasurer Raleigh Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED FOURTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1900 Mrs. William H. Overman, President Salisbury Mrs. T. J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Garland Jones, Recording Secretary Raleigh Miss Julia Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED FIFTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1901 Mrs. William H. Overman, President Salisbury Mrs. Rufus Barringer, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Garland Jones, Recording Secretary Raleigh Miss Julia Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh Mrs. 0. W. Blacknall, Assistant Historian Kittrell OFFICERS ELECTED SIXTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1902 Mrs. F. A. Olds, President Salisbury Mrs. Rufus Barringer, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Garland Jones, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. H. A. London, Recording Secretary Pittsboro Mrs. Richard Lewis, Corresponding Secretary Raleigh Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. Tlios. Hill, Registrar Hiilsboro Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hiilsboro OFFICERS ELECTED SEVENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1903 Mrs. F. A. Olds, President Raleigh Mrs. Martha Keplar, First Vice-President Asheville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Second Vice-President Henderson Mrs. H. A. London, Recording Secretary Pittsboro United Daughters of the Confederacy 237 Mrs. Richard Lewis, Corresponding Secretary Raleigh Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED EIGHTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1904 Mrs. H. A. London, President Pittsboro Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, First Vice-President Fayetteville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Second Vice-President Henderson Miss Sue Tate, Third Vice-President Morganton Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary.- Newton Mrs. G. P. Alston, Corresponding Secretary Pittsboro Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED NINTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1905 Mrs. H. A. London, President Pittsboro Miss Laura M. Avery, First Vice-President Morganton Mrs. Martin S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Third Vice-President Fayetteville Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. G. P. Alston, Corresponding Secretary Pittsboro Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson OFFICERS ELECTED TENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1906 Mrs. W. S. Parker, President Henderson Mrs. H. M. Jones, First Vice-President Durham Mrs. James K. Norfleet, Second Vice-President Winston Miss Sue Collier, Third Vice-President Goldsboro Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. 0. W. Blacknall, Corresponding Secretary Kittrell Mrs. I. W. Faison, Treasurer Charlotte Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Registrar Raleigh Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Kate McKimmon, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. W. H. Overman, Recorder of Crosses Salisbury OFFICERS ELECTED ELEVENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1907 Mrs. I. W. Faison, President Charlotte 238 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Mrs. E. F. Dalton, First Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. M. S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. G. P. Erwin, Third Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. F. M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. Gordon Finger, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadeshoro Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Registrar Raleigh Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Mrs. W. H. Overman, Recorder of Crosses Salisbury Mrs. James Kenan, Chaplain Wallace OFFICERS ELECTED TWELFTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1908 Mrs. I. W. Faison, President Charlotte Miss Sue Collier, First Vice-President Goldsboro Mrs. M. S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Leah Jones Stevens, Third Vice-President New Bern Mrs. F. M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. Gordon Finger, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Recorder of Crosses Gastonia Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Mrs. James Kenan, Chaplain Wallace OFFICERS ELECTED THIRTEENTH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1909 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. M. S. Willard, First Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Second Vice-President Raleigh Miss Carrie A. Leazer, Third Vice-President Mooresville Mrs. Thad. W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. C. Feimster, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. W. W. Watt, Registrar Charlotte Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Recorder of Crosses Gastonia Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED FOURTEENTH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1910 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton United Daughters of the Confederacy 239 Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, First Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Second Vice-President Raleigh Miss Carrie A. Leazer, Third Vice-President Mooresville Mrs. Thad. W. Thrash, Recording- Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. C. Feimster, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Robert Kornegay, Treasurer Goldsboro Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED FIFTEENTH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1911 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. H. L. Riggins, First Vice-President Winston Mrs. J. G. Broadnax, Second Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. H. Williams, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Robert Kornegay, Treasurer Goldsboro Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED SIXTEENTH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1912 Mrs. Marshall Williams, President Faison Mrs. John Henderson, First Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. M. O. Winstead, Second Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Miss Winifred Faison, Corresponding Secretary Faison Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Carrie Leazar, Historian Mooresville Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED SEVENTEENTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1913 Mrs. Marshall Williams, President Faison 240 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Mrs. F. L. Huggins, First Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, Second Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. H. L. Riggins Third Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Tbad. W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Miss Winifred Faison, Corresponding Secretary Faison Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. H. E. Reid, Recorder of Crosses Lincolnton Miss Carrie Leazer, Historian Mooresville Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED EIGHTEENTH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1914 Mrs. Eugene Little, President Wadesboro Miss Daisy Denson, First Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Second Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. Latta Johnson, Third Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Thad. W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. L. J. Ingram, Corresponding Secretary Wadesboro Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. H. E. Reid, Recorder of Crosses Lincolnton Miss Georgia Hicks, Historian Faison Miss Winifred Faison, Assistant Historian Faison Miss Kate McKimmon, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED NINETEENTH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1915 Mrs. Eugene Little, President Wadesboro Mrs. Charles Piatt, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Second Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Third Vice-President Marion Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recording Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Laura Ingram, Corresponding Secretary Wadesboro Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. B. L. Tyree, Recorder of Crosses Durham Miss Georgia Hicks, Historian Faison Miss Winifred Faison, Assistant Historian Faison .Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of Children's Chapters Rocky Mount United Daughters of the Confederacy 241 OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTIETH CONVENTION, OCTO- BER, 1916 Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, President Tarboro Mrs. J. F. Thomson, First Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. R. L. Ryburn, Second Vice-President Shelby Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Third Vice-President Marion Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recording Secretary Wilmington Miss Mary Powell, Corresponding Secretary Tarboro Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. Herbert McCullers, Registrar Clayton Mrs. B. L. Tyree, Recorder of Crosses Durham Mrs. J. A. Fore, Historian Charlotte Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of Children's Chapters Rocky Mount OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-FIRST CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1917 Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash, President Tarboro Mrs. J. F. Parrott, First Vice-President Kinston Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Eugene Glenn, Third Vice-President Asheville Miss Nannie Gary, Recording Secretary Halifax Miss Mary Powell, Corresponding Secretary Tarboro Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. Herbert McCullers, Registrar Clayton Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses Lenoir Mrs. J. A. Fore, Historian Charlotte Mrs. A. H. Witherington, Chaplain Faison Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Director of Children's Chapters- -Lumberton OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-SECOND CONVENTION, APRIL 30-MAY 1, 1919 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, President Kinston Mrs. Walter F. Woodard, First Vice-President Wilson Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Second Vice-President Asheville Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell, Third Vice-President- -Hendersonville Miss Nannie M. Gary, Recording Secretary Halifax Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Kinston Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses Lenoir Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Registrar Asheville Miss Lowry Shuford, Historian Gastonia Mrs. A. H. Witherington, Chaplain Faison Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Director of Children's Chapters- -Lumberton 242 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-THIRD CONVENTION, 1919 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, President Kinston Mrs. J. F. Hayden, First Vice-President High Point Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Second Vice-President Asheville Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell, Third Vice-President Hendersonville Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary Fayetteville Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Kinston Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Registrar Asheville Mrs. S. N. Harrell, Recorder of Crosses Tarboro Miss Lowry Shuford, Historian Gastonia Mrs. Fred A. Woodard, Chaplain Wilson Mrs. H. G. Strayhorne, Director of Children's Chapters Thomasville OFFICERS ELECTED AT TWENTY-FOURTH CONVENTION, 1920 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman, First Vice-President New Bern Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-President Winston-Salem Miss Mary Mabry, Third Vice-President Albemarle Mrs. John H. Anderson, Recording Secretary Fayetteville Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. S. N. HarrelL Recorder of Crosses Tarboro Mrs. Fred A. Woodard, Chaplain Wilson Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro Mrs. H. G. Strayhorne, Director of Children's Chapters Thomasville OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION, 1921 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. J. K. Norfleet, First Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. John Hollister, Third Vice-President New Bern Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. D. M. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro .Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. C. F. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters, Morehead City United Daughters of the Confederacy 243 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY (As Revised October, 1921) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be the North Carolina Divi- sion of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the business office shall be the place of residence of the Recording Secretary. ARTICLE II OBJECTS The objects of the United Daughters of the Confederacy shall be memorial, historical, benevolent, educational and social. 1st. To honor the memory of those who served and those who fell in the service of the Confederate States, to protect, preserve and mark places made historic by Confederate valor. 2nd. To collect and preserve the material for a truthful history of the War Between the States, and to see that same is taught in our schools, also to record the part taken by Southern women in patient endurance of hardship and patroitic devotion during the struggle, as in untiring efforts after the war during the reconstruc- tion of the South. 3rd. To fulfill the sacred duty of benevolence towards the sur- vivors and towards those dependent upon them. 4th. To assist descendants of worthy Confederates in securing proper education by securing scholarships for them. 5th. To bring into the organization all women eligible to mem- bership, and to cherish the ties of friendship that bind us in one great organization. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Those women entitled to membership are the women who are the widows, wives, mothers, sisters, nieces, grand-nieces and lineal descendants of such men as served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, or Civil Service, or of those men unfit for active duty who loyally gave aid to the Cause. Also Southern women who can give proof of personal service or loyal aid to the Southern Cause during the war, and the lineal descendants or nieces of such women, wherever living. Northern women, having no male relatives who served the Confederate States of America in the War Between the States, 1861-1865, and having themselves performed no special service to same, but having marriod a Con- federate soldier since 1865, and through this means becoming a 244 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, shall have the words "by adoption" placed upon their certificate of member- ship, and upon the Registrar's books, and in all rosters shall be designated as members "by adoption'; said members being entitled to all honors and privileges of this Association except that of holding office in the General Association, Division of Chapters, except that of transmitting this honor to members of her family, only her children of a Confederate father. The honor dies with her if she has no children. ARTICLE IV ORGANIZATION Section 1. This organization shall consist of various Chapters in North Carolina; each Chapter shall be designated by some spe- cial name chosen by its members. Sec. 2. Seven women in any town or immediate neighborhood in the Division may organize a Chapter by filling out application blanks and signing charter application, and these papers, accom- panied by a charter fee of $5.00 shall be sent to the Division Presi- dent with certificate fees of twenty-five cents per member. Said President, after writing charter member and signing same, shall forward to the Recording Secretary General the charter applica- tion and fee of $3.00. Application blanks shall be forwarded to the Division Registrar and a certificate fee of 25 cents must accom- pany each set of application blanks. Sec. 3. Each application blank must be signed by one or more Confederate Veterans, each said Veteran to state his Company and Regiment after his name, or a copy of War Records in Wash- ington, D. C, where records may be obtained. When Veteran's signature cannot be obtained, applicant may go before a Notary Public and in the presence of a Chapter President sign same. Sec. 4. No Chapter can be chartered in a town where another already exists except by the consent of a majority of the Division Executive Board. Sec. 5. No person can be a member of more than one Chapter at a time, but this does not prevent a person from being demitted from one Chapter to another. A Chapter may have as many honorary members as it chooses but they shall not be counted on the roster of the Chapter. Sec. 6. Only members in good standing who have paid their general and Division taxes and Chapter dues shall be entitled to an official transfer of membership by demit from one Chapter to another. Only printed demits carrying records are legal. A 'demit presented within one year shall establish her membership United Daughters of the Confederacy 245 in any Chapter to which she may be acceptable. Demits must be sent to Division Registrar as applications. ARTICLE V CONVENTIONS Section 1. Conventions shall be held annually on the second Wednesday in October, at such places as the previous Convention selects. Power is vested in the Division Executive Board to change the date or place for reasons that they consider good and sufficient. Sec. 2. Conventions of this Division shall consist of State Offi- cers, ex-State Presidents, Leaders of Children's Chapters, Chapter Presidents, District Directors, and all duly elected delegates. Where there is a State Chairman in a Chapter, she should be one dele- gate. Sec. 3. Each Chapter shall be entitled to representation in all meetings of the State Division, and to one representative for the first seven members, and an additional vote for each additional twenty-five members. Representation shall be based upon regis- tration and the per capita tax paid. No proxies shall be allowed. The President of a Chapter shall cast the vote of the Chapter according to the instruction of her delegates. Sec. 4. The Active Division Officers, the ex-Division Presidents, Chapter Presidents and Leaders of Registered C. of C. Chapters shall be entitled to one vote in Convention but no proxies shall be allowed them and no woman shall cast more than one personal vote. Chapter Presidents shall be allowed no alternates to Con- ventions. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of the State Division shall consist of a President, First, Second, and Third Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Re- corder of Crosses, Historian, Director of Children's Chapters and Chaplain. These officers to be elected on the afternoon of the second day of the convention. Election shall be by ballot. A majority shall elect. No person shall be nominated for office unless she is present at Convention or has signified her willingness to serve if elected, unless the nominee is already an officer eligible for re-election and is absent for a known and reasonable cause. No officer except the Treasurer, shall be eligible for office for more than two years consecutively. The Treasurer shall not be eligible for more than three years consecutively. The term of office for all officers shall begin at the close of the Convention at which they are elected, and all papers, books, etc., shall be turned 246 Minutes of the Twenty -fifth Annual Convention over to them. Change of President and Recording Secretary to be on alternate years. Sec. 2. The retiring President, however, shall represent the Division at the General Convention immediately following the expiration of her term of office as President. She shall be chair- man of the State delegation, shall act as delegate for all Chap- ters not represented by delegates, shall prepare and read her report for the Convention, and shall have her expenses paid as President. She shall retain the President's badge until after the General Convention. If she is unable to attend said Convention the new President shall take her place. Sc<\ 3. The retiring Recording Secretary shall arrange, print and distribute the Minutes of her own Convention, under the direction of the President. Sec, 4. Should any vacancy occur in the Executive Board dur- ing the year the power to fill it is vested in the Pi'esident. Sec. 5. The number of honorary Presidents shall be limited to six, the number of Honorary Vice-Presidents to four. Honorary Historian to one, and this office to expire with the present incum- bent. Candidates for Honorary offices must be bona fide members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and all elections of them shall be held at the same time and in the same manner as regular officers. Sec. G. All Chapters shall hold their annual elections in October and all elections held at any other time shall be illegal. Newly elected officers shall not assume their duties until after Division Convention. Retiring Recording Secretaries of Chapters shall send a list of all officers to the State Recording Secretary imme- diately after their election. ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES There shall be nine standing committees, as follows: Executive, Educational, Historical, Text-Book, Soldier's Home, Confederate Women's Home, Auditing Committee, Credential, and North Caro- lina Room in Richmond, Virginia. Special committees formed as work of Division requires. ARTICLE VIII DUES, FEES, APPROPRIATIONS Section 1. The Charter fee shall be $5.00, $3.00 of which goes to the General organization and $2.00 to the State Division. Nec- essary application blanks will be sent free with each Charter Application. Other application blanks will cost 2c each. Sec. 2. Upon organization and before each succeeding March . 1st, each Chapter shall pay into the Treasury of the State Divi- United Daughters of the Confederacy 247 sion 30c for State and 20c for General Tax for every member who at such a date may be in good standing on its rolls. All new mem- bers received into the Chapters between March 1st and September 15th must pay their per capita by the latter date, or they will not be entitled to be counted in Convention. Sec. 3. Each Chapter shall pay annually $1.00 to the Treasury over and above her State and General per capita tax for a sinking fund, this fund to be used for special purposes and drawn upon only by vote of Convention. Sec. 4. All moneys sent by Chapters to State Treasurer, at any time, must be accompanied by an itemized list, stating for what purpose money is intended. Sec. 5. Sufficient money shall be taken out of the Division Treasury to defray the expenses of the Division President to the General Convention. All State officers and chairmen of commit- tees shall have their necessary office expenses paid out of the State Treasury, subject to the approval of the President. Sec. 6. All money for whatsoever cause, except for Charters and U. D. C. certificates and Crosses of Honor, shall be sent to the State Treasurer, who will disburse them under order from the President. Sec. 7. A Chapter to be in good standing in the Division must pay its State and General taxes on all members declared in good standing by the Chapter. Sec. 8. No work carrying money can be presented upon the Convention floor, until it has been presented to the Executive Board and favorably reported by it. ARTICLE IX CERTIFICATES AND DEMITS Section 1. Certificates of membership shall be issued by the organization as soon as possible after membership has been granted. Applicant shall fill out three application blanks, after which they shall be sent to the Division Registrar accompanied by 25 cents for certificate of membership. The Division Registrar shall sign and record applications, forwarding all three to Regis- trar General, who, after signing, will return two to Division Regis- trar. No member can be admitted to a Chapter until her applica- tion blank is signed by Registrar General and has been returned to Chapter Registrar. Certificates are sent to Division President who, after signing, shall forward to Chapter President. The Chap- ter President after signing shall secure Chapter Registrar's sig- nature to the certificate and immediately deliver same to the applicant. This registration is necessary to determine the voting strength of a Chapter in the Convention. 248 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Sec. 2. Demits can be ordered from Registrar General and Division Registrar without cost and these must only be given to members who have paid their dues, Division and General taxes to date when demit is requested. ARTICLE X SCHOLARSHIPS Section 1. There shall be six scholarships at the North Carolina State College for Women, at Greensboro, N. C, the Division pay- ing one-half the expenses of each student. The student is entitled to hold said scholarship four years, provided grades show good work. These scholarships are to be known as follows: First, Mrs. William M. Pressley Scholarship; second, Mrs. Ella B. Broad- nax; third, H. L. Riggins; fourth, Oren Randolph Smith; fifth, Zeb B. Vance; sixth, James I. Metts. Sec. 2. The Chairman of Educatin shall keep a record of each student, her name and postoffice and name of Chapter securing scholarship and report annually the Chapter holding same. Sec. 3. Scholarships shall be awarded only to applicants who cannot otherwise possibly secure college education. ARTICLE XI CROSSES OF HONOR Crosses of Honor can be bestowed on January 19th, Lee-Jackson Day; May 10th, Memorial Day; June 3rd, President Jefferson Davis' Birthday; August 23, State Day; September 27th, Raphael Simmons Birthday; January 14th, Matthew Fontaine Maury's Birthday, and shall not be worn by anyone but a Confederate Veteran. ARTICLE XII DISTRICT MEETINGS Section 1. The State shall be divided into seventeen Districts, which shall include counties, both with and without Chapters. Sec. 2. Each District shall be under a Director, elected annually at each District meeting by the Chapters. No Director shall be eligible to office for more than two consecutive years. Sec. 3. Each Director shall have entire control of her District; she shall fix the date of the Spring meeting, shall notify Chapters of time and place of meeting, shall preside over it and in every way endeavor to promote the work in her District. She shall prepare a report from October to October for the Annual Division Convention. Said reports to be read by herself or some member of her District appointed by her. District reports shall be confined strictly to work accomplished, and shall be limited to ten minutes and published in the Minutes of each State Con- vention. United Daughters of the Confederacy 249 Sec. 4. District Directors shall be authorized to organize Chap- ters where none now exist, keeping in the bounds of their respec- tive U. D. C. District. Sec. 5. The Lane Banner will be awarded the District making the best annual report and will be presented in Convention imme- diately after reports of the Division Officers. Judges for the same to be appointed by Division President, from Chapters not competing. Sec. 6. All District Scholarship moneys shall be sent Division Treasurer and disbursed by her by order of the President. ARTICLE XIII children's chapters Section 1. Every U. D. C. Chapter in the Division shall endeavor to have a Children's Chapter, said Chapter to be under the direc- tion of a Leader from among the members of the Mother Chapter, and said Leader shall be responsible for the children in every way; but the children themselves shall elect officers from among their own members. Sec. 2. The same rules of membership as in the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy shall be observed, three application blanks shall be forwarded to Division Director of C. of C. who after sign- ing, shall forward to Third Vice-President General. A certificate fee of 25 cents shall accompany each application. When a member has reached the age of 18 and wishes to be transferred to the Daughters of the Confederacy, C. of C. appli- cation blank shall be copied verbatim upon U. D. C. blanks and attached to same. Boys and girls from infancy to eighteen years are eligible to membership, but their membership shall cease in C. of C. Chapters at eighteen years of age. Sec. 3. Children's Chapters are not chartered, nor do members pay any Division taxes, but an annual report shall be prepared by the Leader to be read on Children's Evening at each Annual Convention. Sec. 4. Children's Chapters shall have a Leader elected by Parent Chapter, unless Chapter is organized by her, but Leader must be a member of the Parent Chapter; her term of office shall not be limited. The Leader of each Chapter shall file all Chapter applications. Sec. 5. All money raised by the Chapter shall be disposed of by a majority vote of the members present at a meeting, under the direction of the Leader. Sec. 6. Wednesday evening of each Convention shall be set apart and known as Children's Evening, at which time the three best C. of C. reports shall be read. Other C. of C. reports, whose 250 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Leaders are present, shall be read just following the reading of Mother Chapter reports. A report shall be prepared from all reports sent by Division Director and forwarded to the Third Vice-President General immediately after Conventon. Sec. 7. All banners, prizes, medals and memorials pertaining to children's work shall be awarded on Children's Evening under the supervision of State Director, presentation speeches to be lim- ted to three minutes. Each Chapter contesting for William M. Watson Banner, and John D. Moore loving cup shall send a dupli- cate report to the Director of C. of C. Chapter not later than October 1st of each year. Said reports shall be turned over to a committee of three, to be appointed by Division President the opening night of the Convention, from Chapters not represented in the Contest. Sec. 8. There shall be an annual District Conference of C. of C. Chapters to be held at some fixed date during the summer months. The Directors to be appointed by Division Director of C. of C. ARTICLE XIV LAWS Section 1. This Division shall have the right to adopt such rules, regulations and by-laws as it may see fit, provided they in no way conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the United Daughters of the Confederacy or the laws of North Carolina. Sec. 2. Each Chapter shall have the right to adopt such rules and regulations as it sees fit, provided they do not conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the General Organization or North Carolina Division. Where no mention of a subject is made in a Chapter Constitution, the State Constitution must be the law on the subject. ARTICLE XV MANUAL Mrs. Fox's Parliamentary Rules shall be the authority on par- liamentary procedure of this organization on all points not cov- ered by this Constitution. ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENTS This Constitution may be changed or amended every two years, beginning with 1922, by a two-thirds vote of the delegate repre- sentation in regular session assembled, and after notification of at least thirty days before the meeting at which amendment is offered. United Daughters of the Confederacy 251 BY-LAWS BY-LAW I ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings. She shall have supervision of the Division, appoint all committees and approve all orders drawn on the Treasury for the payment of money. She shall call special meetings of the Division at the re- quest of the Chapters. She shall be chairman of the Executive Board, which shall consist of the active officers of the Division, and when a vacancy occurs shall fill it. She shall represent the Division, prepare and read her State report at general conventions, represent all Chapters without delegates, and be Chairman of the State Delegation. She shall put <>n file a copy of each Charter issued to Chapters in the Division, marking thereon the number, date of issue and names of parties signing it. Sec. 2. The Vice-Presidents shall assist the President in the work when called upon by her. They shall preside in conventions in their order whenever the President or the ranking Vice-Presi- dent is absent. The First Vice-President shall also have charge of all badge blanks and issue to Chapter President. The Second Vice-President shall be Chairman of the Educational Committee and have charge of all educational work. The Third Vice-President shall serve as Publicity Chairman of the Division. Sec. 3. The Recording Secretary shall keep a file of the minutes of each Convention of the State Division, shall send to all Chapters conies of contemplative amendments to the Constitution thirty days before Convention, together with call for annual convention, as well as a Chapter report blank and two credential blanks. She shall keep a roll of all Chapters in the Division, with dates of charters and names of first Presidents. She shall secure a list of all officers of the Division and Chapters in the Division, arrange the latter lists alphabetically, according to towns, typewrite and forward to Corresponding Secretary General by December 5th. She shall address and mail out to Chapters the Minutes of each Annual Convention. Sec. 4. The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct the corre- spondence, file all letters of importance, and keep an accurate note of all letters written by her for the Division. She shall notify all committees of their appointment, and shall furnish the names of all to their respective chairmen. Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall collect all State and general taxes 252 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention and disburse same under orders of the President for the current expenses of the Division. She shall give receipts to Treasurers of Chapters only for all monies received as Chapter contributions. All money collected for District, State or general work shall be sent to the State Treasurer on March 1st, July 1st and September 15th of each year. She shall remit General Taxes to Treasurer- General September 15th of each year. She shall close the books and credit no further taxes, either State or General, nor receive any money for any other purpose. Her books shall be sent by express to the Chairman of Auditing Committee ten days before each Annual Convention and shall be subject to inspection of State Presi- dent at any time. She shall notify District Director each Spring of the delinquencies of Chapters within their Districts. The Treas- urer shall give bond. Sec. 6. The Registrar shall keep a loose-leaf binder in which she shall file all U. D. C. application blanks. These blanks shall be arranged in Chapters alphabetically according to towns, each Chapter being separated by a colored sheet bearing the name of town, Chapter and charter numbers. She shall send the Chairman of Credentials Committee each year, five days befoi'e opening of Convention, a typewritten list of number of active members in each Chapter. Her books shall close September 15th, after which time no application blanks shall be received. She shall hold all appli- cation blanks and demits for use of Chapters. Sec. 7. The Recorder of Crosses shall have charge of all Crosses of Honor applications and Record blanks and shall furnish same on request of a Chapter President. She shall keep a careful copy of all records sent in for Crosses of Honor. Sec. 8. The Historian shall endeavor to increase interest along historical lines and collect all historical papers. She shall have charge of Historical evening, selecting the writers of papers for that occasion, and shall preside over the exercises, and shall pre- sent all historical prizes, medals and memorials. Sec. 9. The Director of Children's Chapters shall have entire supervision of the work along these lines. She shall have charge of the Children's Chapter report blanks, application and demit blanks. She shall send two report blanks to each C. of C. Leader thirty days before the Annual State Convention. She shall keep a loose-leaf binder in which she shall file all application blanks by Chapters, alphabetically according to towns, said Chapters being separated by a colored sheet, bearing the name of Chapter and town. All money received by her for any purpose whatever must be sent monthly to the State Treasurer. She shall arrange for and preside over Children's Evening. United Daughters of the Confederacy 253 Sec. 10. The Chaplain shall conduct all devotional exercises dur- ing each Annual Convention, if needed, and shall arrange for and preside over Memorial Hour. BY-LAW II REPORTS Section 1. U. D. C. Chapter and Children Chapter Reports shall be on blanks furnished and none shall exceed 150 words. Non- compliance with this law will forfeit reading or publishing of said reports. No reports to be read unless delegates and leader is pres- ent. Sec. 2. Committee reports and District reports must be confined strictly to the work done and limited to five minutes. No report, or pax-t of report, not read at Convention shall be published in the minutes. Sec. 3. Memorials of only very prominent U. D. C. or veterans shall be presented and they shall be limited to five minutes. Sec. 4. Every Chapter Registrar must, not later than September 1st, send to State Registrar the names of all members deceased or moved away, as well as those of any married, or those which in any way would change the record of Chapter roster. Chapter Reg- istrars should also send to State Corresponding Secretary by Octo- ber 1st a list of all members deceased during the year. BY-LAW III COMMITTEES Section 1. There shall be the following special committees: Sta- tionery, Purchasing for Soldiers' Home, Purchasing for Women's Home, Placing of Portraits in Schools, Gettysburg, Stars and Bars Monument, Jefferson Davis Monument, Jefferson Davis Highway, Hero Fund, Women of the South in War Times and such others as the work of the Division calls for. There shall be no Honorary nor District Committees, Advisory Boards nor Advisory Council. Sec 2. All Standing Committees shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members, except the Executive Committee which shall be composed of the active officers of the Division; the Historical Committee, composed of a Chairman, who shall be the State Historian and Chapter Historians; the Soldiers' Home and Confederate Women's Home Committees each shall be composed of a Chairman and the Chapter Presidents. The Soldiers' Home and Women's Home Purchasing Committee shall each consist of a Chairman and two members residing in the towns where the homes are situated. Sec. 3. No special committee shall exceed ten in number. 254 Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention Sec. 4. The Stationery Committee shall have charge of all print- ing done for State officers and committees and all other printing of the Division, except the minutes. Sec. 5. The Educational Committee shall consist of the Second Vice-President as Chairman, the Division President and one other member. They shall have chai'ge of the Educational work in the State, shall receive applications for General and State scholar- ships, District Directors shall have charge of Educational matters in their Districts, and shall report to the Division Chairman before June 15th. Chapter scholarships shall be controlled by Chapters securing them. They, and all medals and prizes, shall be reported to the Division Chairman before June 15th. All scholarships shall be for four years, provided the student makes a creditable stand- ing. Applicants shall be descendants of Confederate ancestry and in need of financial aid in securing an education. Applications shall be in by May 1st. Sec. G. The Credential Committee shall consist of five persons; two of whom shall be the State Registrar and Treasurer. The Chairman shall reside in the entertaining town and the Committee shall meet Tuesday morning of each Convention week. BY-LAW IV MINUTES The minutes of each Convention shall be sufficiently extensive as to allow a clear understanding of what takes place; and no word shall be changed after being adopted by the Convention. The Re- cording Secretary shall secure three bids from reliable firms; which shall be submitted to the Division President; together with sample of paper; so she may decide between them. The Recording Secre- tary shall mail out copies of said minutes to State Officers, Lead- ers of Children, District Directors, President and Registrar of Chapter and Chairmen of Committees; also to the Presidents of Divisions and all General Officers, the Congressional Library, Washington, D. C, and Confederate Museum, Richmond, Va. Extra Minutes can be purchased of Recording Secretary at cost of 25 cents. BY-LAW V HISTORICAL EVENING Thursday evening of each Convention shall be set aside as His- torical Evening; the program to consist of Southern songs, three original papers of not more than fifteen minutes each, or one ad- dress of not over thirty minutes, the presentation of all historical medals, prizes, memorials and banners by the State Historian. United Daughters of the Confederacy 255 BY-LAW VI ARBITRATION All disputes that cannot amiably be settled in Chapters may be appealed, first, to the Division President; secondly, to the President General; or lastly to the General Executive Board, whose decision is final. BY-LAW VII SPEAKERS No outside speaker shall be invited to address the Convention on any subject at any time except by permission of the Division Presi- dent. No Division officer nor Chairman shall have the right to pledge payment of any expenses of such speakers except by per- mission of the Executive Board. BY-LAW VIII ORDER OF BUSINESS In the transaction of business, this Association shall be governed by the usual rules of procedure and debate that govern deliberative assemblies. The following rules of order shall be strictly adhered to: 1. Calling Convention to Order. 2. Prayer. 3. Roll Call. 4. Report of Credential Committee. 5. Election of Nominating Committee. 6. President's Report. 7. Report of First Vice-President. 8. Report of Recording Secretary. 9. Report of Corresponding Secretary. 10. Report of Registrar. 11. Report of Auditing Committee. 12. Report of Treasurer. 13. Report of Historian. 14. Report of Recorder of Crosses. 15. Report of Director of Children's Chapters. 16. Report of Executive Committee. 17. Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws. 18. Reports of Standing Committees. 19. Reports of Special Committees. 20. District Reports. 21. Unfinished Business. 22. New Business. 23. Reading of all Communications. 25S Minutes of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention 24. Presentation of New Officers. 25. Adjournment. Memorial Hour shall be held at Noon on the second day of each Convention. Election of officers shall be held immediately after reassembling on the afternoon of the second day. Chapter reports and Children's Chapter reports shall be read immediately after election of officers, reversing the alphabet alter- nate years. BY-LAW IX These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at each Annual Convention provided due notice of such amendments be in the hands of the Recording Secretary sixty days before the Con- vention, and sent out to Chapters thirty days before the Conven- tion at which amendments will be offered. MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION HELD AT WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA OCTOBER 10, ii, 12, 13, 1922 SILVER ANNIVERSARY MRS. THOS. W. WILSON, President MISS MARY HENDERSON, Recording Secretary RALEIGH, N. C. Edwards & Broughton Printing Company 1923 To ©ux Jflotijers ot tije WL. B. C. By Mrs. Thomas M. Brockman ^T^A gallant stars a-glimmer On a field of royal blue As a guide and an inspiration, Southern women, loyal and true, Formed a circle wide as the heavens — Made a vow as firm as the stars, To build a shrine forever Round their hallowed Stars and Bars. From the heights of our lofty mountains With their proud heads lifted to God, To the shores of the moaning ocean Where dreams and visions have trod, They joined heart and hand together, They lifted their tributes in stone, And the brave gray line of their heroes Has never marched alone. Then here's to the loyal women, Of the State we love the best, Who have kept alive through trying years A page that will stand the test Of all of history's searchlights, Of all that the years set free — The women who sealed the heart of the South In the shrine of the U. D. C. iffi flfr=3ft <$ flfr=^ft ffEs=^ft 1 STATE EMBLEM: EGLANTINE 'We care not whence they came, Dear in their lifeless clay: Whether unknoivn or known to fame, Their cause and country still the same. They died — and wore the Gray." — Fatiiek Ryan. STATE MOTTO: "HAUD OBLIVISCENDUM CONTENTS Aid to registration 7 Annual meetiing North Carolina Division 5 Application blank 9 Chapters and leaders. Children of the Confederacy 226 Chapter officers 196 Children's evening 83 Constitution and by-laws 243 Districts 194 General prizes, Children of the Confederacy 91 Greetings 84 Historical Evening 89 Memorials 174 Officers 4, 194 Officers since organization 234 Reports: Auditing committee 34 Children's chapters 155 Committee to select U. D. C. headquarters 75 Confederate Women's Home 48 Corresponding secretary 21 Courtesy committee 82 Credentials committee 71 Director of children's work 44 Director of Jefferson Davis monument fund 78 Director of World War records 76 District directors 96 Dixie highway committee 69 Educational committee 35 Executive committee 41, 43 First vice-president 82 Gettysburg monument committee 67 Historian 38 Jefferson Davis highway committee 69 Jefferson Davis monument fund 78 President 14 Purchasing and advisory committee of Soldiers' Home 52 Purchasing committee of Old Ladies' Home 62 Recording secretary 20 Recorder of crosses 40 Regent of North Carolina room 63 Registrar 21 Sanatorium free bed fund 54 Soldiers Home committee 58 State director of "Women of the South in War Times" 74 Stationery committee 52 Statistical and financial 116 Supplementary, of chapters 118 Textbook committee 47 Third vice-president 37 Treasurer 25 Vice-regent of North Carolina room 65 Resolutions from Jefferson Davis highway committee 80 Roll call H Standing committees 186 State prizes, Children of the Confederacy 90, 92 Things to be remembered 6 Welcome evening 10 Where to obtain blanks 7 NOETH CAEOLINA DIVISION U. D. C OFFICERS Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President Rocky Mount Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, 1st Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. L. B. Newell, 2nd Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. W. C. Rodman, 3rd Vice-President Washington Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. R. E. Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. H. M. London, Custodian of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Director of C. of C Morehead City HONORARY PRESIDENTS Mrs. E. E. Moffitt Raleigh Mrs. W. P. Roberts Gatesville Mrs. William Overman Salisbury Mrs. M. 0. Winstead Rocky Mount Mrs. Ella Broadnax Greensboro HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. T. J. Jarvis Greenville Mrs. John Thorpe Rocky Mount Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon HONORARY HISTORIANS Miss Rebecca Cameron Hillsboro POET LAUREATE Mrs. Thomas M. Brockman Gastonia [4] NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION The North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in Wilmington on April 28, 1897, by Mrs. William M. Parsley, who was elected President. Twenty-six annual conventions have been held as follows: Wilmington, October 13, 1897 — President, Mrs. W. M. Parsley, Wil- mington. Washington, October 12, 1898 — President, Mrs. W. M. Parsley, Wil- mington. Henderson, October 11, 1899, President, Miss Lida Rodman, Wash- ington. Raleigh, October 10, 1900 — President, Miss Lida Rodman, Wash- ington. Charlotte, October 8, 1901 — President, Mrs. Wm. Overman, Salisbury. New Bern, October 15, 1902 — President, Mrs. Wm. Overman, Salis- bury. Asheville, October 14, 1903 — President, Mrs. F. A. Olds, Raleigh. Fayetteville, October 27, 1904— President, Mrs. F. A. Olds, Raleigh. Morganton, October 3, 1905 — President, Mrs. H. A. London, Pitts- boro. Durham, October 6, 1906 — President, Mrs. H. A. London, Pittsboro. Greensboro, October 9, 1907 — President, Mrs. W. S. Parker, Hen- derson. Goldsboro, October 14, 1908 — President, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Char- lotte. Wilmington, October 13, 1909 — President, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Char- lotte. Rocky Mount, October 12, 1910 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. Winston-Salem, October 25, 1911 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. Salisbury, October 9, 1912 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, New- ton. Tarboro, October 8, 1913 — President, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison. Raleigh, October 14, 1914 — President, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison. Charlotte, October 6, 1915 — President, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wadesboro. Gastonia, October 11, 1916— President, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wades- boro. Kinston, October 10, 1917 — President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro. Wilson, April 30, 1919 — President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro. High Point, October 8, 1919— President, Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Kinston. [5] New Bern, October 6, 1920 — President, Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston. Winston-Salem, October 25, 1921— President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wil- son, Gastonia. Wilmington, October 10, 1922 — President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Gastonia. The next Convention of the North Carolina Division will be held in Greensboro the second Wednesday in October, 1923. The next General Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held in Washington, D. C, the third week of November, 1923. THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED Chapter Presidents are requested to note especially: Chapter Presidents will remember that all taxes, both State and General, must be paid to the State Treasurer before votes can be counted in Convention. These taxes must be paid before Septem- ber 1, or votes are lost State taxes are now 30 cents and General taxes 20 cents, making 50 cents to be sent for each member to the State Treasury. At the same time, send $1.00 for each Chapter to Sinking Fund. Money mwst be sent by Postoffice Money Order only. All members must be registered to vote them. All Chapter Registrars must, by September 15th of each year, send a correct list of members to the State Registrar. All money for any and all causes, must be sent to Mrs. R. E. Little, State Treasurer, Wadesboro, not to Chairmen of Committees or to private individuals. State for what causes. U. D. C. Membership Certificates cost 25 cents. This amount must accompany application. All Chapter elections must be held at regular or called meetings in October. This is very important, to get correct list in Minutes, both General and State. Do not fail to notify the President of your hostess Chapter by September 15 how many delegates will attend the Convention. When desiring information regarding the Soldiers' Home, write to Miss Martha Haywood, Raleigh, N. C. When desiring informa- tion regarding the Confederate Women's Home, write to Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Fayetteville. District meetings will be held in the spring. All leaders are urged to hold these meetings, and reports should be sent at once to the State President. Please publish lists of scholarships in local papers. Send in applications for scholarships to Mrs. L. B. Newell, Char- lotte, Chairman of Education, before May 1, and reports of scholar- [6] ship and medals given before June 15. North Carolina adopted the official U. D. C. medal, and blanks may be obtained from Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, First Vice-President, Wilmington. Confine Chapter reports to the space given on one side of the blank, and do not exceed 150 words. WHERE TO OBTAIN BLANKS Write to Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President, Rocky Mount, for Charter Applications. Write to Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary, 409 East Henderson St., Salisbury, for Chapter Report Blanks and Credential Blanks. Write to Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar, Graham, for application and demit blanks. U. D. C. application blanks are 2 cents each. Write to Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Morehead City, N. C, for Chil- dren's Application Blanks, at one-half cent each, and Children's Certificates, at 25 cents each. Write Mrs. H. M. London, Raleigh, N. C, for all Crosses of Honor papers. The bestowal of Crosses of Honor to Descendants should be stressed this year. Write to Mrs. T. A. Cooper, Chairman on Stationery, Rocky Mount, for Chapter Stationery. Write to Mrs. F. E. Ross, Second Vice-President-General, 1459 Orange Grove Ave., Riverside, Cal., for U. D. C, badges. Write to Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, First Vice-President, Wilmington, for printed permits, which must be used in ordering badges. All orders will be returned to the Chapter President. No individ- ual orders filled, nor sample cuts sent. Prices without bar, $4.50 each; with bar, $5.50. No checks will be accepted, only money orders. Those wishing the badges registered should include 10 cents for registry fee. Write to Mrs. R. Philip Holt, Director for North Carolina, Rocky Mount, for World War Record Blanks. AIDS TO REGISTRATION The Camp of an endorsing Veteran cannot be accepted in place of the Veteran's Company or Regiment. (See Article IV, Section 3.) Written Demits cannot be accepted; only printed Demits bearing the applicant's record will be accepted. Great nieces are now eligible. Great-great-nieces and cousins- in-law are not eligible. [7] Papers must be in the hands of the Registrar by September 15, or the Registrar cannot have time to attend to them. Be sure to send all Applications or Demits accepted by the Chapter to Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar, Graham, for registration. Under rule for registration, all applications must be signed by the applicant herself. No exception to this rule can be made by either the State Registrar or the President of Chapter. Application Blanks of old members, never registered before should bear the date of the year they joined and be signed by the then President and the Secretary, if possible; in case the President and Secretary are dead, the applicant must go with her Chapter President before a Notary Public, and upon exhibiting the records showing that such a person joined the Chapter at that time make affidavit of the same, receiving the Notary's seal. Let their new papers be marked "duplicate, original lost." The Credentials Com- mittee named at that time should be omitted. By no means register as joining at the present time. All application blanks, whether for old or new members, must be sent to the Division Registrar. When old members have to be registered, copies of their papers are all that is needed. No cer- tificate, whether new or in duplicate, can date back of the date when issued by the Registrar-General in office at the time. No registration of old members can date back, but date of admission is retained on back of application. All members shall fill out three application blanks, one to be kept by the Chapter, one for the State Registrar, and one for the General Registrar. All three will, however, have to be sent, so as to be numbered and returned. Certificates of Membership shall be issued by the organization as soon as membership has been granted. After applications have been signed by Chapter Officers, they shall be sent to the Division Registrar, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five (25) cents for Certificate of Membership. Division Registrar shall sign and record said papers, return one to Chapter Registrar, retain one for the Division files, and forward the third together with the twenty-five (25) cents, to the Regis- trar General. The Registrar-General, from this record, if approved by her, shall fill out Certificate of Membership, which shall be signed by the President-General and herself, and shall forward same to the Division President. The Division President shall sign and forward to the Chapter President, who shall sign and obtain signature of Chapter Registrar and deliver Certificate to applicant. [«] Division Registrar must sign and forward all the papers to Registrar-General, and no member can be invited as such to a Chap- ter meeting, nor can dues be received from her, until application is returned, signed by the Registrar-General. This registration is necessary to determine the voting strength of the Chapter on Floor of Convention. APPLICATION BLANK FOR MEMBERSHIP, FILLED IN PROPERLY (Applicants must fill out all Blanks and Sign with Ink.) To the Officers and Members of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy : No. 6. Located at Maury, County of Greene, State of North Carolina. I, the undersigned, would most respectfully petition to become a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Andrew Jack- son Chapter, North Carolina Division; and, if accepted, do hereby promise a strict compliance with the laws and usages of this organization. I was born on the 20th day of March, 1870, Town, Maury, County. Greene, State, North Carolina. I am the daughter of John Smith, who belonged to Company G. 13 Reg. N. C. Vols. My present ad- dress is Smithtown, County of Lee, State, N. C. Remarks explaining any of above: My father served all four years of the War, and was wounded twice; captured at Chancel- lorsville, and imprisoned at Fort Delaware; was paroled July 7, 1865. (Signed) Julia Long. Recommended by J. B. Brown, Co. K, 7 Reg. N. C. Vols.; James Jones, Co. F, 14 Reg. N. C. Vols. We, the Committee on Credentials, find that the above applicant, Julia Long, is worthy of membership. Maey J. Myers, Lizzie Jones, Rebecca Brown Credentials Committee [9] WELCOME EVENING Tuesday, October 10 Sunday School Annex, First Baptist Church Banquet, 8:30 o'clock Invocation, Rev. Dr. A. D. P. Gilmore, Pastor First Presbyterian Church. Addresses of Welcome: Mrs. T. L. Speiden, President Cape Fear Chapter, U. D. C. Mr. James H. Cowan, Mayor of City. Vocal Solo, Selected, Mrs. Louis Hanson. Greetings from Civic and Commercial Organizations. Greetings from Women's Organizations. Addresses: General Julian S. Carr, Commander-in-Chief, U. C. V. General William A. Smith, Commander, N. C. Division, U. C. V. Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Johnston Pettigrew Chapter, U. D. C. Duet, selected, Miss Ann Gibbons and Mrs. J. B. Fenley. Responses to Address of Welcome, Mrs. Peter Gorrell. Presentation of Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson, President North Carolina Division, U. D. C, Mrs. F. L. Huggins. Presentation of Mrs. F. M. Williams, Registrar-General, Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson. Vocal Solo, selected, Miss Karen Poole. A Toast to the Mothers of the Confederacy, Mrs. Thos. Brockman, Poet Laureate, N. C. Division, U. D. C. Announcements, Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson. :io] MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION [Silver Anniversary] OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1922 FIRST DAY— Morning Session The Twenty-sixth Annual Convention of the North Caro- lina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was called to order Wednesday, October 11, 1922, in the First Baptist Church of Wilmington, N. C, at 10 o'clock A. M., Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, presiding. After a very beautiful solo by Mrs. E. K. Bryant, the invocation was pronounced by the Rev. J. R. Mallett, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, and the Convention joined in the reading of the ritual of the organization, led by the President. The roll was called by the Recording Secretary and showed 9 State officers present, 51 Chapters and 10 Children's Chapters represented. The following Chapters answered : ROLL CALL Asheville Chapter Asheville Fannie Patton Chapter Asheville Pender County Chapter Burgaw Charles F. Fisher Chapter Burlington [11] 12 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Fort Macon Chapter Beaufort Stonewall Jackson Chapter Charlotte Ashf ord-Sillers Chapter Clinton Julian S. Carr Chapter Durham Gus Floyd Chapter Fairmont Faison-Hicks Chapter Faison J. E. B. Stuart Chapter Fayetteville Gastonia Chapter Gastonia Thomas Ruffin Chapter Goldsboro Graham Chapter Graham Guilford Chapter Greensboro George B. Singletary Chapter Greenville Halifax Chapter Halifax Margaret Davis Hayes Chapter Hendersonville Abel A. Shuf ord Chapter Hickory High Point Chapter High Point Al Britton Sugg Chapter Hookerton A. M. Waddell Chapter Kinston Z. B. Vance Chapter Lenoir Roanoke Minute Men Chapter Littleton Robeson County Chapter Lumberton McDowell Chapter Marion Battle of Bentonville Chapter Mooresville Emiline J. Pigott Chapter Morehead City Mount Airy Chapter Mount Airy Newbern Chapter ... Newbern Ransom Sherrill Chapter Newton Neuse Chapter Oriental Raef ord Chapter Raef ord Johnston-Pettigrew Chapter Raleigh Red Springs Chapter Red Springs Pee Dee Guards Chapter Rockingham Bethel Heroes Chapter Rocky Mount Person County Chapter Roxboro Robert F. Hoke Chapter Salisbury Cleveland Guards Chapter Shelby John W. Bryant Chapter Spring Hope Greene County Chapter Snow Hill B. H. Cathey Chapter Sylva William Dorsey Pender Chapter Tarboro Brierfield Chapter Thomasfield Anson County Chapter Wadesboro Pamlico Chapter Washington Junius Daniel Chapter Weldon United Daughters of the Confederacy 13 Cape Fear Chapter Wilmington John W. Dunham Chapter Wilson James B. Gordon Chapter Winston-Salem Note : Several other Chapters were represented by unaccredited delegates. The following- Children's Chapters, through their Leaders, responded to the roll call : Robert E. Lee Chapter Asheville Julia Jackson Chapter Charlotte J. D. Moore Chapter Gastonia Bonnie Blue Flag Chapter Lenoir Alf ord Rowland Chapter Lumberton John Alexander Fleming Chapter Marion Col. B. Y. Graves Chapter Mount Airy Junior Bethel Heroes Chapter Rocky Mount Junior Confederate Chapter Wilson George Davis Chapter Wilmington Manly's Battery Chapter, Raleigh, and Frank Bennett Chapter, Wadesboro, were unofficially represented. The following Districts responded through their Leaders : District No. 1 — Mrs. E. L. McKee. District No. 3 — Mrs. I. W. Faison. District No. 5 — Miss Mary Henderson. District No. 6 — Mrs. J. D. Kernodle. District No. 10 — Mrs. H. M. London. District No. 11 — Miss Cornelia McMillan. District No. 13— Mrs. R. Philip Holt. District No. 14 — Mrs. Charles Wallace. Each Director responded by coming forward and pre- senting to Mrs. E. W. Burkheimer, Custodian of Flags, the flag of her District, telling briefly what her flag represented ; this being a charming and colorful bit of pageantry intro- duced this year at the suggestion of Mrs. T. W.' Wilson, President. At the request of the President the following were intro- duced to the Convention : The Executive Board, General Officers, Former Presidents, Confederate Veterans, and other honored guests. The Credentials Committee's report then was called for and was read by Mrs. J. Hicks Bunting, Chairman. The report was accepted, subject to corrections. 14 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Mrs. Wilson, the President, then expressed herself as "very happy indeed to have the pleasure of presenting to the Divi- sion, Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, daughter of the beloved founder and first President of the North Carolina Division, Mrs. W. M. Parsley." Mrs. Sprunt acknowledged with heart- felt appreciation the enthusiastic welcome accorded to her by the Convention. Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Second Vice-President, was called to the chair and presided while the President, Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson, read her report. Daughters of the North Carolina Division: At Winston-Salem you again placed in my keeping the leadership of this Division, and now another year has passed; October, the harvest month of our U. D. C. year, is upon us and again we are assembled in Convention, bearing the sheaves which we have gleaned from the fields of opportunity — precious sheaves, records of your deeds from which let us hope may be gathered inspiration to press on to other harvest seasons. Since the Daughters of the historic Cape Fear Chapter opened their homekeeping hearts to the Division and said, "Come, celebrate this silver anniversary with us," I have felt that this was done in the spirit of the beloved and honored Division Mother, whose Daughters of the Cape Fear have ever been loyal to their priceless heritage. And my prayer has been that, as we come together, the records of our deeds for this year and for this administration of 1920-1922 may be sifted of all that might be dross, that they may be as silvery sheaves upon this home-altar, the impress of which will for all time bear testimony to the worthiness and high ideals of the Daughters of North Carolina. During the year we have been bereft of one of our honorary presidents, Mrs. William Dorsey Pender, whose death occurred on the anniversary of that of her distinguished husband, General Pender. The remains of both lie in the old Calvary Church-yard at Tarboro. Expressions of sympathy have been tendered to be- reaved members as follows: Mrs. L. F. Long, our Division Treas- urer, upon the death of her son and only child; General Julian S. Carr, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans, upon the death of his son, Julian Carr, Jr.; General Carr also was remembered during his long and serious illness; Mrs. Henry L. Riggins, hostess last year to this division in Convention assembled United Daughters of the Confederacy 15 at Winston-Salem, bereft of her husband, Capt. Henry L. Riggins, who was an honorary member of this organization and for whom one of the scholarships maintained by this Division has been named. The standard of this Division assures your President of many courtesies wherever she may go, and it was a privilege to represent you in General Convention at St. Louis last November, immediately following the State Convention at Winston-Salem. The inspiration gathered there has served as an impetus to renewed efforts for the work of this Division. At that time it was my pleasure to serve on two general committees, viz.: as a member of the Credentials Committee and as Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions of Thanks. Through a letter sent to chapters I gave you a detailed report of that Convention, but allow me to call attention to the high standard which as a Division we are to live up to. The beautiful Loving Cup before you was won for the greatest number of new members between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five years. This is the second time this cup has been awarded to North Carolina. Your Historian would not have you forget that the beautiful medal for the best essay on the Confederate Navy was awarded to North Carolina, as was also the Peace Prize, and the beautifully bound book awarded to the Director of "Women of the South in War Times." Also the three best prizes for the children's work, viz.: the Ricks Banner and the Bettie Marriott Whitehead and the Tempe Battle Marriott prizes. This year the list of prizes, both State and general, exceed in number and attractiveness any previous list, and I trust they have proved an incentive to even greater activity. It was my pleasure to outline this year's work in calendar form and to present this to you with the hope of encouraging you to take up the work in a systematic way, endeavoring to complete some special object each month. The many demands upon the woman of today make system necessary to any work, and I have been gratified over expressions from various Chapters and Directors as to the helpfulness of this plan. I wish that I might say to you all that is in my heart to say of the splendid cooperation of my Executive Board. They have joined me in a continuation of the policy of last year, and together we have endeavored to heed the admonitions of the seer of old who said: "Enlarge the place of thy tent and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations; spare not, lengthen thy cords and strengthen thy stakes." To this end I have upheld to you the policy of our President General, viz.: to organize Chapters composed of members from eighteen to twenty-five years of age. 16 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention One such Chapter is in formation but not yet quite completed, the Laura Little Chapter of Wadesboro. The following Chapters have been organized and chartered: In the Seventh District, the Pee Dee Guards Chapter of Rockingham; Eleventh District, the Gus Floyd Chapter of Fairmont; Sixteenth District, the Albritton Sugg Chapter of Hookerton. Up to the present date I have signed this year 749 certificates for new mem- bers. This record, added to that of last year, gives a total of 9 new Chapters, 4 reinstated Chapters, and 1,613 new members added to the Division under this administration. I also signed, for the Children of the Confederacy, 727 certificates for new members this year, and 11 new Chapters have been organized and fully registered. It is not my purpose to include an account of the work accom- plished by the Officers, Directors and Chairmen, but among the various reports to be heard, I invite your special attention to that of your Registrar, your Director of children's work, and your Second Vice-President. Your Registrar has a wonderful report; one that will forever place this Division high on the records of State and General Registration, therefore making a more perfect organization. I have requested that in giving her report for this year your Registrar also will give totals for the two years of splendid service which she has given you. Keeping within the requirements of the general organization, your Director of children's work has perfected a system of bookkeeping which has placed the work on a firm foundation on which to build for years to come. The work of your Second Vice-President is heartily commended to you as a step forward in raising the standard of the educational work. Early in May an Executive Board meeting was held in Greens- boro, at which time the work was discussed and plans formulated which will be presented to you by your Secretary in the form of recommendations. I beg your careful consideration of all recom- mendations presented to you by the Executive Board, for they are the result of experience and thought offered in the interest of the advancement of the Division work. Some of the most pleasant memories of my administration are connected with the District Meetings. They are inspirational and feed the life of the Division, just as the Division life feeds that of the General Organization. I can never praise too much the work of the District Directors; their close touch and splendid co- operation with the chapters and Division enable them to advance every cause. This year I attended several of these meetings, and regretted exceedingly that I could not attend every one held. United Daughters of the Confederacy 17 I was delighted to visit both the Confederate Homes again this year. At the Soldiers' Home the transformation wrought by the improvements was both striking and pleasing. The Veterans were warm in their praise of the care and attention they were receiving, and especially praised our U. D. C. Chairman. At the Woman's Home I had the pleasure of being a guest at luncheon in company with some other Daughters. We had a delightful time with the dear old ladies, who seem to enjoy their home and think of it as a real home. They were greatly interested in the prospect of furnishings for the two spacious sun parlors, which had just been completed. You will have full reports from these homes through the respective Chairmen. The Chairman of our Text-Book Committee has worked along double lines this year, having the hearty cooperation of her own committee and that of the Rutherford History Committee, of which she is a member, and I commend to you her report and plan of work. In May I went to Raleigh, and in company with your Historian and several members of the Text-Book Committee, appeared before the State Board of Education and was gratified to hear Doctor Brooks announce the elimination of Muzzy's History from the State schools. I am sure Doctor Brooks has the sincere appreciation of every Daughter in the State for his cooperation, his interest, and his successful effort. At that meeting this Division went on record as declaring unabated and everlasting interest in the histories that are to be taught to the children of this State, and an appeal was made to the Board that only United States histories that are true and fair to all sections be selected. Daugh- ters, this is one of the most important phases of our work; it is a work that requires watchfulness and patience — a work that will continue until American historians shall give justice to Southern history. In the early spring I received a communication from General Smith, Commander of the N. C. Division, U. C. V., in which he sought the help of the Daughters of the State in the reorganization of Camps and in helping the Veterans on to Richmond — expenses paid, and where possible, the gray uniform supplied. I presented this to you by letter and discussed it at District and Chapter meet- ings; and, of course, you responded nobly, for whenever did Daughters of North Carolina fail our beloved Veterans of the 60's? Many were the Veterans who went to Richmond happier and more comfortable because of your care of them, your efforts in their behalf. Also, several Camps were reinstated, and General Smith has expressed himself as very much gratified over your ready response. 2 18 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention A few weeks ago some confusion was caused by the action of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter, U. D. C, of Lexington, Va., in pro- testing the work for the enlarging and fireproofing the Lee Memorial Chapel. In an effort to correct this I sent out a Chapter letter calling attention to the fact that our work for this Memorial is official U. D. C. work and not to be interfered with by unofficial protests. I trust that your Director has a report to make that will prove North Carolina Daughters appreciate the privilege of having a part in this wonderful, this worthy Memorial. I trust that during this Convention our obligations to some of our general work for monument funds may be fully met and others greatly advanced. You will hear, through the Directors for these monu- ments, detailed reports. In State Monument work we have endeavored to stress the Gettysburg and the Stars and Bars Memorial funds, and it is the hope of the Director and Chairman for these funds that you will at this Convention take action that will place these monuments on a basis that will assure the erection of both at no distant day. The amount pledged to the General fund for Confederate Woman's relief, which was $100, has been paid. The President General tells us that unless the Divisions sell more copies of "The Women of the South in War Times," the prizes offered by the publisher can not be awarded. In this I trust that you will re- spond to the plea of your State Director, who also is the Chairman General for this book. It is to be regretted that your Treasurer can not be present at this Convention, but you will hear her report and will realize what faithful and efficient three years' service she has rendered. I am glad that among the worthy objects of our organization we find the word "social" — to cherish the ties of friendship among our members and to interpret it in another sense, that of extend- ing friendship to other organizations. Last November it was my pleasure to again extend greetings for you to the State Convention, Daughters of the American Revolution, this time assembled in Convention in my home town, where I had the pleasure as your President of being an honor guest of my own Chapter, D. A. R. On Lee-Jackson Day it was my privilege to address the Veterans of my own county. On May 10 I attended the Memorial exercises at home and assisted the Veterans of the county in the reorganiza- tion of their Camp. At the State Federation of Women's Clubs I represented you for one evening. During the year I have had many invitations from both Districts and chapters. While it was impossible to accept all, I did accept as many as I could, and placed the work and its needs before United Daughters of the Confederacy 19 the Daughters to the best of my ability. And at such times I have been the recipient of honors expressed in receptions, teas, lunch- eons, beautiful flowers, and the warm and delightful hospitality of many homes. In June I attended the General Reunion of the Confederate Veterans in Richmond, where I was shown every honor due your President. I served on the staff of the State Commander, Gen. William A. Smith, and also as Matron of Honor to the Second Brigade, commanded by General Alston. I felt you were signally honored in that your President carried the Veterans' Division flag for General Smith. And also as your President I was an honor guest at some beautiful dinner parties. While in Richmond I was glad to attend the laying of the corner-stone of the Maury Monument, and to visit the Confederate Museum and the Battle Abbey. For the State Reunion recently held in Ashe- ville, I was appointed by General Alston as Matron of Honor to the Second Brigade, a courtesy which I am pleased to acknowledge. The date of that Reunion came so near this Convention that I found it impossible to attend except for the banquet given the Veterans on Tuesday evening at Battery Park, at which time I represented you in a toast to our Veterans. During the year appeals have come to me which deserve con- sideration, but to which we are not obligated as a Division. Among these I commend to you the World War Veterans at Oteen and the Near East Relief. My two years of service as your President will cease with the closing of the Birmingham Convention, November 18. Since first your mantle of leadership fell upon me I have worn it as a sacred trust, consecrated to the high ideals of our organization. Always I have realized that in maintaining the standard of this Division there must be no standing still — to stand still is to falter — but that always we must press on through the years to our ultimate goal. And so I have consecrated my time and my thought to the best interest of the Division as I have seen it. And now I do not mind telling you that I have dreamed dreams and had my heart set on their fulfillment. With the Registrar I saw a complete registra- tion of every old member both in General and in State, filed in loose-leaf binders. I went further, and visioned such a registration for every chapter. With the Director of C. of C. I saw a Children's Chapter for every Mother Chapter and these with complete regis- tration and certificates. With your Second Vice-President I caught a glimpse of a better basis for our Educational work, including the completion of the Hero Fund. With the Text-Book Chairman I could see a sentiment created in favor of better histories from 20 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention which to teach our children, and with our Historian there was a great ingathering of precious memories with which to enrich our Historic Halls. I visioned better things for our Confederate Homes and those outside the Homes. And, too, I saw a beautiful Stars and Bars Memorial keeping watch at Louisburg, and far on the way a Monument rising higher and higher at Gettysburg. Because of your cooperation, your loyalty and zeal, some of these things have come true; others are not quite completed; but, Daughters, I have faith in you — faith in the love which every- where binds the hearts of the loyal U. D. C— faith in your courage to do and dare, and I look with confidence to the fulfillment of these dreams. Respectfully submitted, Mes. Thos. W. Wilson, President N. C. Div., U. D. C. Upon conclusion of this splendid report, the Convention rose and extended to Mrs. Wilson a hearty vote of thanks for the noble and splendid work she has done for the Divi- sion. Mrs. Wilson then exhibited to the Convention the Alexander Allen Faris Loving Cup won by the Division for the greatest number of new members between the ages of 18 and 25 years. This has been won by the N. C. Division twice out of the three years it has been offered. Mrs. Wilson urged the Chapters to use their very best endeavor and to report all new members before the Birmingham Convention, as determined effort may hold this Loving Cup in North Carolina another year. Mrs. F. M. Williams also asked that the Division do all possible to keep this Cup in North Carolina. The Recording Secretary's report was called for, which report was read and accepted. RECORDING SECRETARY'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: The report of the Recording Secretary must include work done by my predecessor, Mrs. John H. Anderson. She arranged and had printed and distributed the Minutes of the Winston-Salem Con- vention, as provided for in the Constitution. A list of Chapter officers of the Division was sent to the Secretary General for the United Daughters of the Confederacy 21 General Minutes. Three new Chapters have been chartered and eleven Children's Chapters registered. I have attended and kept the Minutes of two Executive Board meetings. Respectfully submitted, Mary Henderson, Bee. Sec. N. C. Div., U. D. C. The Corresponding Secretary read her report, which was accepted with thanks. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: In coming to you again with a report I want first to express my sincere appreciation of the cooperation and hearty response I have had from the Chapters throughout the State during the past year, and want to express my sincere thanks to one and all. It has been a great pleasure to aid in a small way in so great a work as that of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and may we ever carry forward this grand and noble work. Since October, 1921, I have written 564 letters; 174 post cards and 7 telegrams. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. D. M. Jones, Cor. Sec. N. C. Div., U. D. C. Mrs. Bell, the Registrar, read her report. Mrs. F. M. Williams, Registrar General, stated that North Carolina has done well in her registration and commended Mrs. Bell's excellent work, but also urged that the work be pushed for- ward until we attain the 100 per cent registration. REGISTRAR'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: I bring to you this year, not the report that I had hoped so earnestly to bring, but, after all, one that reflects credit upon the Division. While we have not registered as many new members nor organized as many new chapters this year as last, still, we have just cause to be proud of our work in the registration of both new and old members. There have been in all 776 registries. Six hundred and eighty-three were new members added by appli- cation, 8 came by demit from other States, 43 were transfers from one Chapter to another, and 42 were old members registered on Chapter Roll but not in the State. Thirty-three certificates of 22 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention membership have been secured for old members that never had received one. Three new Chapters have been organized. The Pee Dee Guards of Rockingham, the Gus Floyd of Fairmont, and the Albritton Sugg of Hookerton. But the work which has held first place in the heart of your Division Registrar has been the re-registration of old members. If you recall my report of last year, I expressed the belief that before this Convention every active Chapter in the Division would be re-registered. I have worked long and late to bring to a ful- fillment that prophecy. If you note carefully this report you will see that I have not entirely failed. I bring to you today 64 Chap- ters perfectly re-registered in the triple applications ready for the loose-leaf binders, making a total of 5,654 re-registered members. Twelve Chapters have not sent in all members re-registered — only the active living members. Eight have sent in some records, but not all. Thirteen Chapters have never responded to any call nor sent any report of their work in the two years that I have been Registrar, so they can not be considered active — at least very much so. You will see that leaves about 20 active Chapters that have not re-registered. Some of these have caught the vision and are even now working on their records, and I feel sure that at the next Convention your new Registrar will present to you the realization of my dream — a perfectly re-registered Division. The Stonewall Jackson Chapter, Charlotte, wins the prize for the greatest number of new members, having gained 63; while Green County Chapter, Snow Hill, with 100 per cent increase, claims the prize for greatest percentage of increase. It is impossible to give an accurate statement of the number of members, as some Chapters failed to report. Below is a statement, as nearly correct as it is possible to secure, showing a total mem- bership of 6,625: No. Chap- New Total ters in Mem- Mem- No. State bers bers 3— Cape Fear, Wilmington 1 45 206 43 — Pamlico, Washington 2 4 77 78— Robert F. Hoke, Salisbury 3 .... 85 95— Johnston Pettigrew, Raleigh 4 6 102 104— Asheville, Asheville 5 44 294 142 — Vance County, Henderson .... 31 204— New Bern, New Bern 6 5 136 211— James B. Gordon, Winston-Salem 7 23 169 214 — Dodson Ramseur, Concord 8 8 69 220— Stonewall Jackson, Charlotte 9 63 244 United Daughters of the Confederacy 23 259 — Winnie Davis, Pittsboro 10 276— Statesville, Statesville 11 301 — Guilford County, Greensboro 12 201 — Samuel McDowell Tate, Morganton 13 312 — George B. Singletary, Greenville 14 324 — Robert E. Lee, Lexington 15 335 — George P. Anderson, Hillsboro 16 334— Z. B. Vance, Lenoir 17 348— C. C. Blacknall, Kittrell 18 349— Thomas Ruffin, Goldsboro 19 355 — Julian F. Carr, Durham 20 357 — Anson County, Wadesboro 21 374— John W. Dunham, Wilson 22 382— Alfred Moore Waddell, Kinston 23 409— Granville Greys, Oxford 24 443 — Cleveland Guards, Shelby 25 477 — Southern Stars, Lincolnton 26 483— J. E. B. Stuart, Fayetteville 27 459— Bell Battery, Edenton 28 517 — Joseph J. Davis, Louisburg 29 536 — Red Springs, Red Springs 30 538 — James Kenan, Warsaw 31 539 — Paison-Hicks, Faison 32 540 — Leonidas Polk, Chapel Hill 33 586 — Rockingham, Reidsville 34 600 — Junius Daniel, Weldon 25 581— Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy 36 633 — William Dorsey Pender, Tarboro 37 635— Frank M. Byrd, Windsor 38 636— Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount 39 646 — Davis Dickinson Mills, Rutherfordton . . 40 636 — Ransom Sherrill, Newton 41 657— Jefferson Davis, Whiteville 42 761 — Pender County, Burgaw 43 766 — Monroe, Monroe 44 787 — Perquimans, Hertford 45 801— Chicora, Dunn 46 818 — Battle of Bentonville, Mooresville 47 821 — Margaret Davis Hayes, Hendersonville . 48 834— Confederate Greys, Mt. Olive 49 860— Scotland Neck, Scotland Neck 50 882— Henry L. Wyatt, Selma 51 905 — Scotland, Laurinburg 52 928 — Roanoke Minute Men, Littleton 53 6 93 8 91 21 152 44 18 49 5 39 1 20 11 68 20 3 90 4 59 1 32 22 189 40 118 20 1 108 41 7 85 28 1 50 40 2 28 1 22 8 32 50 4 42 3 53 3 110 .... 30 4 170 1 34 3 70 4 57 4 46 5 59 24 1 49 7 80 4 47 1 34 46 35 9 32 6 49 24 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention 636— William A. Allen, Kenansville 54 .... 24 938 — Warren County, Warrenton 55 .... 54 940 — Haywood County, Waynesville 56 4 45 942 — Robinson, Lumberton 57 15 76 943— Person County, Roxboro 58 6 38 944— Graham, Graham 59 5 43 955— Gastonia, Gastonia 60 10 225 1023— Albemarle, Albemarle 61 .... 74 1031— Randolph, Ashboro 62 1 46 1036— High Point, High Point 63 7 78 1047— Emeline J. Pigott, Morehead City 64 19 122 1015— Sanders Holt, Smithfield 65 3 36 1096— Frank N. Parker, Enfield 66 8 60 1129— Chalmers Glenn, Leaksville Spray 68 12 48 1133— Ashford Sillers, Clinton 67 4 39 1151— Briar Field, Thomasville 69 5 57 1152 — Caswell County, Yanceyville 70 .... 21 1207— D. H. Hill, Elizabeth City 71 .... 50 1221— Abel A. Shuford, Hickory 72 17 102 1213— Hertford County, Winton 73 .... 22 1232— Halifax, Halifax 74 4 37 1234 — Norfleet Harrell, Murfreesboro 75 .... 27 1277 — Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain 76 9 67 1279— Raeford, Raeford 77 3 51 1314— Harnett, Lillington 78 .... 21 1353— Transylvania, Brevard 79 3 78 1364— McDowell, Marion 80 2 52 1376— Wilkes Valley Guards, Wilkesboro 81 10 50 1472— Trenton, Trenton 82 .... 17 1477 — Onslow Guards, Jacksonville 83 2 17 1481 — Ashley Home, Clayton Reported dead. 1494— China Grove, China Grove 84 7 29 1565— Joseph B. Cherry, Merry Hill 86 .... 37 1552— Highland Boys, St. Pauls 85 4 25 1578— W. A. Enlow, Dillsboro 87 5 21 1592— John N. Whitford, Pollocksville 88 ... 40 1618 — Stanly Patriots, Norwood Reported dead. 1635— Duplin Rifles, Rose Hill 89 .... 16 1640— Chas. F. Fisher, Burlington 90 15 63 1651— B. B. Cathey, Sylva 91 1 40 1597— Wm. B. Roberts, Statesville 92 .... 22 1692— John W. Bryant, Spring Hope 93 .... 43 1698— Nash, Middlesex 94 .... 18 1699— Fannie Patton, Asheville 95 11 66 United Daughters of the Confederacy 25 1704— Robert H. Ricks, Nashville 96 1 48 1709— Green County, Snow Hill 97 21 42 1713— Neuse, Oriental 98 6 20 1714 — Fort Macon, Beaufort 99 4 47 — Capt. James "W. Cooper, Murphey 100 .... 9 1721 — Aulander, Aulander 101 5 24 1921— Cary, Cary 102 1 11 1730 — Ahoskie, Ahoskie 103 3 18 1733— Col. G. F. Whitfield, La Grange 104 .... 45 1752 — Rebecca Winbourne, Farmville 105 .... 32 — Lee County, Sanford 106 11 26 1767— Gus Floyd, Fairmont 107 33 33 1722— The Pee Dee Guards, Rockingham 10S 29 29 1776— Albritton Sugg, Hookerton 109 8 8 Active Chapters 109 Total Membership .... 6,625 And now, as the time draws near to place into another's keeping this sacred charge, I wish to thank you one and all for the con- fidence bestowed upon me, and to assure you that it has been a pleasure to serve you in my small way. The many kind words and expressions of loyalty from you, dear Daughters, always will linger with me and make life sweeter for having known and served you and the Confederacy of our own Southland. Respectfully submitted, Mbs. D. G. Bell, Registrar N. C. Div., U. D. G. The Registrar's report was accepted with a rising vote of thanks. In the absence of the Treasurer, Mrs. L. F. Long, her report and letter were read by the Recording Secretary. TREASURER'S REPORT Membership, Receipts, Disbursements and Balances, Nobth Carolina Division, U. D. C-, Sept. 15, 1922 Re- Disburse- bal- Fttnds (Membership 5,797) ceipts ments ances General Taxes $ 1,159.40 $ 1,159.40 ? State Taxes 1,739.10 1,739.10 Sinkage 305.12 305.12 Removal of Soldiers, Ind 54.00 54.00 26 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Nurse, Con. Women's Home $ 46.00 $ 46.00 $ Jefferson Davis Monument 351.75 351.75 Sanatorium Free Bed 857.71 548.50 309.21 Con. Women's Relief 100.00 100.00 Publicity 8.50 8.50 Gettysburg Monument 2,301.31 4.50 2,296.81 State Educational 645.94 600.00 45.94 Stars and Bars Memorial 202.03 202.03 N. C. Room, Richmond 56.50 56.50 General Educational 21.00 21.00 Cunningham Memorial 96.00 96.00 Hero Fund 1,239.61 975.47 264.14 Care of Soldiers' Graves, at Appo- mattox 15.00 15.00 Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument 570.58 555.53 15.05 Waterworks, Old Ladies' Home... 205.41 205.41 Soldiers' Home 237.00 237.00 Old Ladies' Home 221.00 221.00 Dixie Highway Die 51.00 51.00 State Fund 2,181.81 1,489.14 692.67 State Flag, Sewanee, Tenn 11.00 11.00 Lee Memorial 642.94 642.94 Special Miscellaneous 88.40 38.00 50.40 Total $13,408.11 $ 8,312.39 $ 5,095.72 Plus unlocated error .05 Balance in Farmers and Merchants Bank, Newton, N. C $ 5,095.77 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. F. Long. Treasurer. TREASURER'S REPORT Detail of Children of the Confederacy Donations waterworks at old ladies' home Burgaw — Burgaw $ 4.00 Burlington — Stonewall Jackson 10.00 Charlotte — Julia Jackson 50.00 Fayetteville — Annie K. Kyle 10.00 Hickory — Dixie Grays 10.00 Graham — Jacob A. Long 13.50 Jacksonville — Col. S. B. Taylor 1.50 Kinston — Winnie Davis 13.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 27 Lumberton — Alfred Rowland $ 5.00 Mt. Airy— Col. G. Y. Graves 9.35 Morehead City — Mary F. Hancock 5.00 New Bern — Jane Hughes 20.00 Newton— Belle Wilfong 10.00 Rocky Mount — Junior Bethel Heroes 5.00 Salisbury — Charles F. Fisher 7.25 Salisbury— Senior C. of C 5.00 Salisbury — Junior C. of C 5.00 Spring Hope — Spring Hope 1.00 Statesville — Davis Centennial 1.90 Thomasville — Thomasville Grays 2.90 Tarboro — Dixie Lee 1.75 Whiteville— Columbus Grays 1.26 Wilson — Junior Confederate 5.00 Winston-Salem — Thomas Jethro Brown, Co. B 3.90 Winston-Salem — Thomas Jethro Brown, Co. C 5.00 MAUBY MONUMENT Asheville— Robert E. Lee $ 10.00 Beaufort — Annie C. Lee 10.00 Charlotte — Julia Jackson 10.00 Fayetteville — Annie K. Kyle 5.00 Kinston — Winnie Davis 5.00 La Grange — Joseph Kinsley 5.00 Mooresville High School 10.05 Morehead City — Mary F. Hancock 28.60 Shelby School Children 15.00 Spring Hope School Children 2.50 Statesville — Davis Centennial 5.00 Pittsboro High School 2.00 Thomasville — Thomasville Grays 5.00 Weldon — Eva Davis 5.00 Wilson — Junior Confederate 10.25 Winston-Salem — Thomas Jethro Brown, Co. C 5.00 Winston-Salem — Thomas Jethro Brown, Co. B 5.00 LEE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Charlotte — Julia Jackson 5.00 Fayetteville — Annie K. Kyle 5.00 Lumberton — Alfred Rowland 5.00 New Bern — Jane Hughes 5.00 Rocky Mount — Junior Bethel Heroes 5.50 $205.41 $138.40 $ 25.50 28 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Charlotte — Julia Jackson $ 5.00 Salisbury — Junior C. of C 5.00 Salisbury — Senior C. of C 5.00 $ 15.00 GETTSBURG MONUMENT Asheville— Robert E. Lee 5.00 Charlotte — Julia Jackson 5.00 New Bern — Jane Hughes 2.50 $ 12.50 STATE EDUCATIONAL FUND New Bern— Jane Hughes $ 2.50 $ 2.50 SANATORIUM FREE BED Charlotte— Julia Jackson $ 5.00 $ 5.00 N. C. ROOM, RICHMOND Charlotte— Julia Jackson $ 2.50 $ 2.50 CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL Asheville— Robert E. Lee $ 5.00 $ 5.00 SOLDIERS' HOME Shelby— Augustus Burton $ 5.00 $ 5.00 OLD LADIES' HOME Shelby— Augustus Burton $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Total for C. of C. Chapters $421.81 Detail of Special Miscellaneous Column Balance October 6, 1921, Winbourne Marker $ 21.00 ROBERT E. LEE MEMORIAL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Rocky Mount — Junior Bethel Heroes $ 2.00 Rocky Mount — Bethel Heroes 5.00 Morehead City— E. J. Pigott 5.00 Wilson — John W. Dunham 5.00 $ 17.00 CONFEDERATE MONUMENT, ALVIN, TEX. Rocky Mount— Bethel Heroes $ 1.00 $ 1.00 ROCKY MOUNT MEDALS M. O. Winstead Medal $ 10.00 Sallie Bunn Thorpe Medal 10.00 $ 20.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 29 ORIN RANDOLPH SMITH MEMORIAL TABLET Asheville — Asheville 5.00 Burlington — Charles F. Fisher 2.00 Kinston — Mrs. A. M. Waddell 2.00 Mt. Airy — Mt. Airy 2.00 $ 11.00 SALE OP U. D. C. SONGS High Point— Mrs. Hayden $ 15.90 $ 15.90 CONFEDERATE MONUMENT, HOLLY SPRINGS Cary — Cary $ 2.50 $ 2.50 $ 88.40 DETAIL OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Confederate Women's Relief, Miss Jessica Smith, Washington, D. C $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Hero Fund, Women's Relief, Washington, D. C 5.00 5.00 Dixie Highway Die, Mrs. Lillian Staton 25.00 Dixie Highway Die, Mrs. Elizabeth McTaylor 25.00 50.00 Cunningham Memorial, Mrs. E. C. Brooks 12.50 12.50 Appomattox Fund, Mrs. Bridgers, State Historian, Tarboro 9.00 9.00 Maury Monument, Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston... 10.00 10.00 Lee Memorial, Mrs. Yarborough, Charlotte 5.00 Lee Memorial, Mrs. J. A. Fore, Charlotte 5.00 Lee Memorial, Miss Essie Blankenship, Charlotte.. 5.00 15.00 Loan returned with interest, Miss Speas Raleigh.. 79.60 79.60 $186.10 State Disbursements Oct. 5, 1921, to Sept. 15, 1922 1921 Check Miss Wurreske (stenographer service, Wins- ton-Salem Con.) $ 30.00 Nov. 2, Check Mrs. F. L. Wilson (Con. Flowers) 9.00 Nov. 3. Check Matthew Page Andrews (books) 13.00 Nov. 7, Check Mrs. D. G. Bell (postage) 12.16 Nov. 8. Check H. Steinmetz (flowers) 15.00 Nov. 14, Check Mrs. Strayhorne (expenses Sept. 14 and Oct. 15) 5.50 Dec. 14, Check Mrs. T. W. Wilson (N. C. Flag, St. Louis, tubes and postage) 35.00 30 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Dec. 14, Check Miss Lowry Shuford (stationery) $ 11.00 Dec. 18, Check Mrs. J. H. Anderson (expense on minutes).. 11,00 Dec. 18, Check Mrs. F. M. Williams (application blanks) 7.50 Dec. 20, Check Mrs. L. F. Long (postage) 2.00 Dec. 22, Check Mrs. L. E. Fisher (postage) 3.15 Dec. 29, Check Mrs. R. P. Holt (flowers at St. Louis) 7.50 1922 Jan. 3, Check H. Steimmetz (flowers, Gov. Bickett) 10.00 Jan. 3, Check Mrs. Wilson (postage) 10.00 Jan. 30, Check Mrs. Jno. L. Bridgers, Historian (expenses).. 15.72 Feb. 27, Check Mrs. F. M. Williams (application blanks).. 7.50 Feb. 27, Check Mrs. D. G. Bell (printing and postage) 10.71 Feb. 27, Check Mrs. L F. Long, Treasurer (stamps) 3.00 March 3, Check Miss Mabry (publicity) 30.00 March 13, Check Ideal Printing Shop, Rocky Mt. (War Rec- ord Blanks) 18.75 March 20, Check Mrs. Rountree (War Record Blanks) 11.00 March 20, Check, loan, made removal Confederate dead, Ind 26.00 March 25, Check Mrs. T. W. Wilson (postage) 20.00 March 27, Check Brumley Walters (1920 Minutes) 700.00 March 27, Check Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace (express) 65.64 March 27, Stamp, Mrs. Anderson, Minutes .02 March 14, Check Mrs. J. H. Anderson (postage) 15.00 March 14, Check M. J. Rudisill (flowers, Gen. Carr) 10.00 March 19, Check Mrs. L. F. Long (postage) 2.00 April 24, Check Mrs. F. M. Williams (application blanks).. 7.50 May 1, Check Catawba News-Enterprise (Treas. Circulars) 4.00 May 2, Check Mrs. R. P. Holt (express on books) 17.03 June 7, Check Mrs. L. F. Long (postage) 5.00 June 17, Check Mrs. T. W. Wilson, (postage) 25.00 June 17, Check Brumley Walters (printing stationery, State officers) 150.90 July 12, Check Mrs. F. M. Williams (application blanks) . . . 7.50 July 12, Check Mrs. D. G. Bell (postage) 10.00 Aug. 3 Check Scholtz, Florist, Gastonia 10.50 Aug. 3, Check J. J. Fallon Co., Florists, Durham 15.00 Sept. 11, Check Mrs. F. M. Williams (application blanks) . . 7.50 Sept. 11, Check Mrs. D. G. Bell (ledger) 2.50 United Daughters of the Confederacy 31 Sept. 14, Check Mrs. C. S. Wallace, C. of C. Director (express)$ 44.96 Sept. 15, Check Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar 6.60 Sept. 15, Check Catawba News-Enterprise (Treas. Cards) . . . 1.00 Sept. 15 Check, loan made Con. Women's Relief 32.00 June 12, Check Fred N. Day, Pin by Mrs. Gorrell 25.00 Total $1,489.14 1921 FREE BED Nov. 2, Check N. C. Sanatorium 46.50 Dec. 1, Check N. C. Sanatorium 45.00 1922 Feb. 26, Check N. C. Sanatorium 135.00 March 20, Check N. C. Sanatorium 46.50 May 2, Check N. C. Sanatorium 91.50 June 17, Check N. C. Sanatorium 45.00 Aug. 3, Check N. C. Sanatorium 93.00 Sept. 19, Check N. C. Sanatorium 46.00 $548.50 HERO FUND 1921 Dec. 1, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $975.47 $975.47 JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $351.75 $351.75 GETTSBURG MONUMENT 1922 April 14, Check Mrs. M. Williams $ 4.50 $ 4.50 STATE EDUCATIONAL FUND 1922 Feb. 6, Check N. C. College $ 75.00 April 4, E. J. Forney 100.00 June 2, E. J. Forney 425.00 $600.00 NURSE, OLD LADIES' HOME 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith $ 46.00 $ 46.00 CONFEDERATE WOMAN'S RELIEF 1921 Dec. 14, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $100.00 $100.00 FUND FOR REMOVAL CON. DEAD, IND. 1922 March 20, Check C. J. Prentiss $ 54.00 $ 54.00 32 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention PUBLICITY 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $ 8.50 $ 8.50 CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Amos H. Morris, $ 96.00 $ 96.00 MAURY MONUMENT 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $555.53 $555.53 OLD LADIES' HOME 1921 Dec. 14, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith $ 20.00 Dec. 18, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith 30.00 Dec. 22, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith 6.00 Dec. 29, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith 15.00 Feb. 12, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith 10.00 Sept. 18, Check Mrs. Hunter Smith 140.00 $221.00 OLD SOLDIERS HOME 1921 Dec. 14, Check Mrs. H. M. London $ 5.00 Dec. 18, Check Mrs. H. M. London 31.00 Dec. 18, Check Mrs. H. M. London 2.00 Dec. 22, Check Mrs. H. M. London 6.00 Dec. 29, Check Mrs. H. M. London 15.00 Feb. 12, Check Mrs. H. M. London 10.00 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. H. M. London 163.00 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. H. M. London 5.00 $237.00 TAXES 1922 Feb. 28, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $310.00 Sept. 16, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris 874.00 Sept. 16, Check Mrs. A. H. Norris 2.20 $1,159.40 GENERAL EDUCATION 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Amos H. Norris $ 21.00 $ 21.00 NORTH CAROLINA BOOM, RICHMOND 1922 Sept. 19, Check Mrs. Latta Johnson $ 56.50 $56.50 Financial Statement of the North Carolina Division U. D. C. 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Bond No. 00293874, $100 Interest Hero Fund. • Victory Bond No. 4294224, $50 Interest Hero Fund. U. S. Bond No. 351968, $100 Interest Sinking Fund. U. S. Bond No. 4320461, $50 Interest Educational Fund. Sept. 18, 1922. Note Catawba County Board Education, paid $1,000.00 Interest on same 14.50 Cash interest advanced on above, deposited June, 1921, Shuford National Bank, paid with interest, Sept. 15, 1922 146.96 Interest on Woodward note 60.00 $1,221.46 Above cash, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Newton, N. C, Credit Moffit Loan Fund. Respectfully submitted, Mbs. L. F. Long, Division Treasurer. This report wasy accepted with a rising vote of thanks, and Mrs. F. M. Williams spoke feelingly of Mrs. Long's unceas- ing work for the Division, accomplished under the burden of sorrow and illness. On motion of Mrs. T. E. Fisher, the Corresponding Secretary was instructed to write to Mrs. Long a letter expressing the Division's regret at her absence and assuring her of its warm love and sympathy. In this connection Mrs. J. A. Yarborough moved that a wreath from the North Carolina Division be placed upon the grave of Cyril Long, son of Mrs. L. F. Long, immediately 3 34 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention after Memorial Hour, as he is buried in Wilmington. This motion was carried by a rising vote. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that, in view of the fact that the Treasurer was not present in Convention, the President be empowered to instruct her to send to the new Treasurer, immediately upon her election, moneys for taxes and other purposes. The motion was carried. The report of the Auditing Committee was read and accepted. AUDITING COMMITTEE'S REPORT We, your Committee on Auditing the Treasurer's Books of the North Carolina Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, beg to submit the following: We examined the records of the receipts and disbursements for the year ending September 15, and found them correct. We reconciled the bank's and the Treasurer's balances and found them to agree. We verified all cash transactions, tracing the receipts into the bank and verifying all disbursements with cancelled vouchers. We also attach an affidavit made by Charles D. Long, an auditor. Respectfully submitted, Miss Bonnie E. Mauney, Miss Lowry Shuford, Mrs. W. A. Ridenhour, Committee. Newton, N. C, Oct. 2, 1922. To Whom It May Concern: I have checked the total receipts and disbursements of the North Carolina Division, U. D. C, as shown by the Treasurer's records, and find the total balance to agree with the bank balance, September 20, 1922. Yours very truly, Charles D. Long. Mrs. Petei A. Gorrell, Second Vice-President and Chair- man of the Educational Committee, read her report, which was a very interesting one, and is as follows : United Daughters of the Confederacy 35 EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters N. C. Division: Another year has passed and the Educational work of the N. C. Division of U. D. C. has taken another step forward. The work stressed last year was putting the Educational work on a business basis. We trust the efforts of the two years have not been in vain, and that we have laid our business foundation firm and strong and that as the years go by this foundation holds fast. Ail records for two years' work have been recorded, applica- tions for scholarships filed, and everything pertaining to Educa- tional work recorded and bound in a leather binder with ample room for the work for the next several terms to be entered. This will aid the incoming Educational Commander to go forward with the work and not lose time hunting up past records, etc. The good news that the Hero Fund has been met and more than the amount paid will bring joy to your hearts. Educational work certainly has made headway in connection with public schools. Several Chapters report good work along this line, members of Chapters going to schools making talks on Southern Heroes. One member of the Educational Committee has visited N. C. C. W. at Greensboro twice and had most interesting talks with the girls holding State scholarships. At the Executive Meeting held at Greensboro in the Spring it was decided to have holders of scholarships write a memoir of the person whose scholarship they are using and turn it in to the Educational Committee. It also was decided to have the essays on Jefferson Davis sent to the Chairman of Education, and have the Educational Committee award the scholarship — value, $200.00. Another creditable advance is the placing of N. C. Confederate flags in many of the schools. Another Chapter reports attend- ance at business meetings has increased 50 per cent this year, due largely to the interest in Educational programs. We have the honor, as a Division, of having placed a copy of "The Women of the South in War Times" in every college in the State. In other words, have placed 46 copies in colleges, for several have been sent from the Division to some of the northern colleges. A gratifying report comes from Brevard-Transylvania Chapter, and we give it, hoping it will prove a stimulus to inactive Chap- ters. Three scholarships, value $81.00; number of books given to library, 275 (value, $200.00); librarian's salary, $220.00; im- provements on library and interest, $52.50. 36 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Following is detail data of the Educational work: Six scholarships at N. C. C. W. at Greensboro; value, $130.00 each. 1. Mrs. William Parsley Scholarship, awarded to Nell Craig, Gastonia, N. C. 2. Ella B. Broadnax Scholarship, awarded to Lorena Kelly, Mooresville, N. C. 3. Orrin Randolph Smith Scholarship, awarded to Lila D. Jordan, Hendersonville, N. C. 4. H. L. Riggins Scholarship, awarded to Louise Tate, Wilkes- boro, N. C. 5. Zebulon B. Vance Scholarship, awarded to Margaret Bridgers, Tarboro, N. C. 6. James J. Metts Scholarship, awarded to Ruth C- Robertson, Leaksville, N. C. Moffit Loan Scholarship, value $90.00, awarded to Olive Webb, Oxford, N. C. A. & E. Scholarship, value $45.00, awarded to J. W. Lewis, Ra- leigh, N. C. Trinity College Scholarship, value $60.00, awarded to Wade H. Beck, Durham, N. C. Jefferson Davis Scholarship at Chapel Hill, value $200.00, awarded to Newton Cox, Graham, N. C. Flags placed in schools, 10. Pictures placed in schools, 9. Books placed in libraries, 574. Medals, 2. Chapter Scholarships, value, $156.00. Prizes 9, value, $5.00; $5.00; $21.00; $10.00; $8.00; $2.50; $12.50; $12.50; $25.00. Total $101.50. Subscriptions to the Veterans, 39. May we compare the N. C. Division of U. D. C. to a beautiful sea in whose waters are reflected the glory of those beloved sol- diers who fought, bled, and died for the cause they loved, and may we compare the Educational work as a great boat resting on these waters with 111 Chapters holding the oars which will row the boat to success and honor? May we beg those 111 Chapters in the coming year to bend with redoubled energy and enthusiasm and to push and strive with all their strength? — and then we know 1922-1923 will be a glorious year indeed. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Chairman, Mrs. L. W. Wilson, Mrs. O. Max Gardner. United Daughters of the Confederacy 37 In the absence of Mrs. J. T. Hollister, Third Vice- President and Publicity Chairman, her report was read by the Recording Secretary, and it was moved and carried that this report be accepted. THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy : As Third Vice-President, and Publicity Chairman, I have done very little. As such I tried to follow instructions as to establish- ing a bi-monthly U. D. C. column by sending typewritten articles to the three leading State papers, the Raleigh News and Observer, the Charlotte Observer, and the Greensboro Neivs, but owing to prolonged illness in the family I did not send them regularly, nor was I successful in getting them published when sent. I also tried to interest District Leaders in sending me important move- ments and activities in their Chapters. I would like not only to recommend but to urge that each Chapter elect or appoint a Publicity Chairman and have her send matter to State Chairmen, thereby avoiding repetition, as the papers cannot publish it twice. I have sent several typewritten letters to The Veteran, District Directors, the Soldiers' Home, and the Confederate Women's Home for their Christmas news and cheer; stressed the Matthew Fon- taine Maury Memorial in January, and was much gratified with a splendid "Maury" meeting and collection, locally. Also, Jeffer^ son Davis Monument fund, Gettysburg, in April, and the Lee Memorial. The prize of $5.00 in gold offered to the District making the greatest gain in new subscribers to The Veteran during the year ending October, 1922, was continued. I trust some little good has been done, and to those who helped me by sending activities and information I wish to express my thanks and appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Jack Hollister, Third Viee^Bresident. Mrs. Fisher of Asheville moved that the Third Vice- President, in her capacity as Publicity Chairman, send monthly or semi-monthly stories, at her discretion, giving TJ. D. C. news, to the Asheville Citizen, the Charlotte Ob- server, Greensboro Daily Neivs, Winston-Salem Journal, Raleigh News and Observer, and Wilmington Star. This motion was carried. 38 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention sjjoog dBiag ! -1 # -* sjnBaaej ■ I j ! ! ; 1 i j CM • CM JBOUO^SIJJ CO«-""»'^,'*''t"»'tOCMO c^T**t*o»co as snopBj^sniu *o ■a CO o CM CS i-< WW ■ -« CO i CM U5 CO «5 CO CM o • 00 eaSBg nawiitoadXj, oe-i IO CO a> cr-eM <> i ; i -<~ 11 93 = C C X G 0 1 5 a. c fc ! 1 a X B i - c C s c .2 1 ! z — ■ i } c c g £ c e- B >— < f 1 — S> t- a i 1 K PC a | c a 9 > - - r 1 P I i B 5 - c * i < a 1 1 c n — B ~ = i - si Col.G. F. Whit6eld Z. R. Vancp c 4 a t i c c i - i — — c s j > a - PC X . c a c 4 1 e 1 1 J t « PC > < J c u d PC i 1 •> « C c is 15 4 i 5 c 1 a - pc X a X > E C IS PC > a | a 1 > PC B c - u c T3 CI V Ph B ( •11 £~ c . s - c 1 B a B i c >> a 3 O O s 2; o o o 9 'I 7 > c Si « 1 j: c T : c C J 1 1 1 0 c c C J £ C 1 c I 1 i i .5 5 | c e i t a c "■ c < c 1 C i 'i j a 1 H . ! i ; c c ec l .E'c S c a) i ( : i i c PC > J 5 *• z 3 2 i e a PC 3 c 2 s | Pt c 1 IS c pt 1 a a E = 6 B 'C c !/ ll c •s X c ■- i i a — I B e 3 c c t c .1 - is ; 1 1 ! a 1 "5 1 United Daughters of the Confederacy 39 Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian, presented her report, which was accepted with thanks. Madam President and Daughters: Our year's work in the Historical Department has been quite satisfactory. From historic Cape Fear and Newbern to the moun- tain fastnesses of old Haywood, from Gastonia on our sister Caro- lina's border to the Roanoke Minute Men at Virginia's line; from Jeb. Stuart and Bethel Heroes, Johnson Pettigrew and "Stonewall" Jackson, have come such splendid reports that I feel justified in recounting them by name. The Division, as a whole, has responded nobly, and there is a wholesome tone to this feature of our work which is encouraging The outstanding effort of the year is the work of the Historian of the Cape Fear Chapter, two splendid pageants, by our talented Mrs. Burkheimer. These will bring renown to our Division. A most important work has been the elimination of Muzzy's History from our schools, which, in connection with the Text-Book Committee, we have been able to accomplish. We have received quite a number of historic papers, contest- ing for the valuable prizes, of which your Historian is justly proud. I only wish I could present to each Daughter who sent in these well-written sketches the prize she so richly deserves. We sent on to our Historian General five fine papers to contest for the general prizes. You will remember that out- Division won seven of the prizes offered by the Historian General last year, one of which was the Hundred Dollar Peace Prize, given by Mr. John Brown of Nashville, Tenn., in memory of his mother. This prize was won by our neighboring Chapter of Burgaw. The unsolicited honor which yon conferred upon me two years ago has been a joy. I consider it the highest honor you could confer upon me, and I frankly say that I retire with regret. I shall miss the pleasant intercourse with the noble women of our Division. Meeting them on "paper" has been most enjoyable. In making this my valedictory, I thank you. Trusting that this will meet with the approval of your honorable body, I am, Most sincerely, Mbs. John L. Bbidgees, State Historian. In speaking to her report, Mrs. Bridgers deplored the frequent use of "Civil War" for "War Between the States," 40 Minutes of the Twenty sixth Annual Convention and deprecated the term "Lost Cause." Mrs. Marshall Williams presented a motion asking that the newspapers be requested to help through their columns to correct this mistake, which motion was carried. Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses, gave her report, which was accepted. RECORDER OF CROSSES' REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: As your Recorder of Crosses, I beg to give the following report: Asheville Asheville 14 Fannie Patton Asheville 11 Graham Graham 9 Stonewall Jackson Charlotte 8 Fort Macon Beaufort 5 Pender County Burgaw 3 Z. B. Vance Lenoir 3 Cleveland Guards Shelby 3 Margaret Davis Hayes Hendersonville 3 A. M. Waddell Kinston 3 Anson County Wadesboro 2 Joseph J. Davis Louisburg 2 Guilford Greensboro 1 John W. Dunham Wilson 1 68 Respectfully submitted, Mrs H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses. Following the reading of her report, Mrs. London requested the privilege of presenting "a Daughter who has spent her life in keeping history straight," and introduced Miss Katie McKimmon of Raleigh, who was received with applause. The President then called for the reports of the Execu- tive Board meetings. The report of the Spring meeting held in Greensboro was read, and on motion the recommen- dations were voted on ad seriatim, and the report was accepted as read. United Daughters of the Confederacy 41 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT The Executive Board of the North Carolina Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met in Greensboro at the O. Henry Hotel, May 2, 1922. The Board was delightfully entertained at luncheon by our gracious President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, and met in executive session immediately thereafter, Mrs Wilson presiding. Mrs. Wilson opened the meeting with a brief resume of the affairs of the Division from October to May. As no invitation for Convention had been received, in accordance with action of the 1921 Convention it was moved and carried that the President be empowered to accept with thanks an invitation under the self-entertaining plan for the Convention of 1922, received from the Cape Fear Chapter of Wilmington. Mrs. E. W. Burkheimer's Confederate Pageant was heartily en- dorsed. Mrs. Gorrell was appointed to select a suitable present to be sent to Miss Alice Baxter, First Vice-President General, as a tnken of appreciation from the North Carolina Division, of her deligVtt- ful address made at the Winston-Salem Convention, and for her generosity in making the long trip at her own expense. Resolutions urging the importance of correct and truthful his- tories and the elimination of unfair and misleading histories were introduced and endorsed, and Mrs. T. W. Wilson was requested to present them in person to the State Text-Book Committee on May 3. A full discussion of the problems of the educational Chair- man followed. The following recommendations were presented and adopted: "I. That, hereafter, the six scholarships at the North Carolina College for Women be fixed at approximately $130.00 annually, as $75.00 per annum no longer covers half expenses of a student at this college. "II. That holders of scholarships at the North Carolina State College for Women shall write and submit to the Educational Com- mittee an essay on the person for whom the scholarship is named; rules for essay to be formulated by Committee on Education. "III. That Jefferson Davis Scholarship shall be in charge of the Educational Committee, and the holder of this scholarship shall submit grades at end of each College semester to Chairman of the Educational Committee. "IV. That Jefferson Davis Scholarship shall carry $200.00 an- nually. 42 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention "V. That each Chapter be requested to contribute at least 25 cents per capita to the Educational Fund each year. "VI. That the action of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention, that the Division 'go back to the old way of entertaining' (page 88, Twenty-fifth Annual Minutes), be rescinded. "VII. That hereafter the Division Convention shall be on the independent or self-entertaining plan." Respectfully submitted, Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary. The adoption of Recommendation No. 7 brought up for discussion the best policy to be adopted in the future should the Division receive no invitation for Convention. In view of Winston-Salem's gracious and cordial invitation that the Division adopt the Robert E. Lee Hotel as permanent headquarters, Mrs. F. M. Williams made a motion that the Robert E. Lee Hotel be accepted as the Western Home and a town in the eastern part of the State be selected for an Eastern Home, meetings to be held in such of these towns as the President shall select when the Division receives no invitation for Convention. This motion was seconded and much discussion followed. Mrs. Josephus Daniels offered an amendment to the motion of Mrs. Williams providing that a committee be appointed to receive suggestions regard- ing the permanent headquarters, this committee to report to Convention. Mrs. Williams accepted Mrs. Daniels' amendment, and upon vote of the Convention the amended motion carried. The report of the Program Committee was presented by Mrs. Huggins and was accepted with a rising vote of thanks. The meeting adjourned for recess at 1 :15 p. m., to con- vene immediately following luncheon. United Daughters of the Confederacy 43 FIRST DAY — Afternoon Session The afternoon session was called to order by the Presi- dent at 2 o'clock, after a luncheon given for the Convention by the Cape Fear Camp, United Confederate Veterans. At the request of the President, the Rules and Regula- tions of the Convention were read by the Recording Sec- retary. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that the Lee Memorial Chapel at Lexington be made the special order of business Friday at 10 o'clock A. M. The motion was carried. The recommendations adopted by the Executive Board at its meeting October 10 were next taken up. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT NO. II The Executive Board of the North Carolina Division U. D. C. met at the home of Mrs. T. E. Sprunt on Tuesday afternoon. October 10. After an unusually delightful luncheon tendered the Board by Mrs. T. E. Sprunit, Mrs. W. M. Peck and Mrs. T. L. Speiden, the meeting was opened for business. The following recommendations were presented and adopted: "I. That all Chapter Registrars be required, when sending in reports, to give State numbers of members and that names be given in the order in which they are registered, instead of alpha- betically. "II. That the Division Registrar be empowered to re-register, at the expense of the Division, Chapters that have ceased to function. "III. That the Division purchase steel filing-cases for Historian, Registrar, Director of Children's Chapters, to whose care valuable records are committed. "IV. That balance remaining from the Hero Fund be placed to credit of the State Educational Fund. "V. That, as Chapter Treasurers take office immediately after the Division Convention, it is suggested that the Books of Treas- urers shall close on Sept. 15, thus corresponding with books of State Treasurer." Respectfully submitted, Maby Henderson, Recording Secretary. 44' Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Recommendations Nos. 1 and 2 were adopted. Recom- mendation No. 3 was amended to read "Historian, Regis- trar, and Director of Children's Chapters" instead of "all officers." This amendment was accepted. Recommenda- tion No. 4 was read and accepted. Recommendation No. 5 was read, but was ordered to be incorporated in the report as a suggestion only. The Corresponding Secretary read telegrams of greetings from Mrs. Sidney P. Cooper, Miss Jessica Smith, Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash Morrison and Mrs. Henry A. London. Mrs. T. E. Sprunt moved that a telegram be sent Mrs. H. A. London, regretting her absence on account of illness and greeting her as a Mother of this Convention, as she is, in point of service, one of the oldest and most devoted members of the North Carolina Division. It was so ordered. Mrs. R. P. Holt moved that the Division send flowers to Mrs. T. L. Speiden, President of the Cape Fear Chapter, who is now in hospital very ill. This was carried by a rising vote. Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters, read her report, which was very interesting. Upon motion of Mrs. John Anderson, this report was accepted by a rising vote of thanks. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S WORK Madam President and Daughters : This brings us to the close of my first year's service as Director of the Children of the Confederacy. The rapidity with which time passes makes it very necessary for us to do quickly what we undertake. Realizing this in the beginning, I determined to leave nothing undone, that I could do, that would in any way help the cause. It gives me great pleasure to report the work in fine con- dition. We have not accomplished during the year all that we hoped and planned for, but we have made substantial progress, and the prospects for further advancement are indeed hopeful. We, therefore, are greatly encouraged, and shall make every effort possible during the coming year to develop the work along all lines. United Daughters of the Confederacy 45 We have organized, registered and re-registered during my admin- istration the following Chapters: "Stonewall" Jackson Burlington George Davis Wilmington Confederate Heroes Faison Sylva Chapter Sylva John Alexander Fleming Marion Capt. Swift Galloway Snow Hill W. T. Everett Rockingham Col. B. Y. Graves Mount Airy Annie Johns Leaksville Bessie Simonton Kings Mountain Annie Dillard Hall Reidsville James A. Western Hickory Eleven members demitted from the Dixie Grays Hickory The following Chapters have been organized, but not yet regis- tered: Raeford, Elizabeth City, Wentworth, Windsor, and War- renton. I have sent out this year 4,069 application blanks. We have registered during the year 727 new members and issued 75 duplicate certificates. The total State enrollment now is 2,374, all of which are properly registered. Five hundred and forty- five still hold the old State certificates, while 1,829 have certificates issued by the General Division. There have been placed in schools and libraries 15 pictures of Robert E. Lee, 100 copies of "Wrongs of History Righted," 500 copies of "Lincoln as the South Should Know Him," and 114 copies of "Truths of History," "Women of the South in War Times," and The Confederate Yeteran. Twenty-eight Chapter prizes were offered and competed for, and may historical papers were collected. At the State Convention in Winston-Salem it was ordered that water connections with the city water system of Fayetteville be made with the Women's Home and that the expense of same be made the special object for the children to work for during the year. Early in December I presented this matter to all the Chapters; later in the year I again called their attention to it, and urged that this expense be met, even suggesting to them the minimum amount per capita necessary to meet it. Acting upon the assurance that the necessary amount would be raised, the Trus- tees of the Home, proceeded to have the connections made. The cost of the work complete is $650.00, and up to this time only $267.00 has been paid into the Treasury. Many of the Chapters have made no response to the call. Certainly some action should 46 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention be taken by this Convention to meet the balance of this obligation and relieve us from an embarrassing situation. The total receipts in actual cash have been $2,585.31. In addition to this amount there have been contributions to the Homes, the Veterans, and the sick and dependents, of clothing, confectionery, etc., amounting to several hundred dollars in value. I wish to urge upon every Chapter of the U. D. C. that has not already a Chapter of Children of the Confederacy, the im- portance of this work and to earnestly request that they plan at once, and as soon as possible organize a Children's Chapter, and to please see that every member is provided with certificates from the General Division, to the end that the young people who will soon take our places may "keep the fires burning" in the cause we hold so dear. I have had made, and with the approval of our President at the expense of the Division, permanent roll-books for both State and Chapter rolls, which will be valuable to the work during the years to come. Every member is now enrolled, and all applications are properly indexed and/ filed by Chapters, as required by the Con- stitution. We could not have made the record we have without the splendid cooperation of the U. D. C. workers. I believe there are still greater things in store for us, if we continue this spirit; we are all interested, therefore we can assuredly expect a continuance, and during the year let each of us have as our GOAL the enroll- ment of every child of the Confederacy within the borders of this grand old State. For every response to my calls, and for every kind expression of confidence, I wish to express my deepest apprecia- tion and sincere thanks. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Director of Children's Work. Mrs. E. F. Reid, Division Chaplain, made no typewritten report, but} spoke a few words to the Convention, which were enjoyed. In the absence of Mrs. Frank L. Wilson, Chairman of the Text-Book Committee, the report of that Committee was read by the Secretary, and upon motion of Mrs. C. E. Piatt, the report was adopted. United Daughters of the Confederacy 47 REPORT OF TEXT-BOOK COMMITTEE Madam President and United Daughters of the Confederacy : It is a happy privilege to give you a report of the past year's work of your Text-Book Committee. At the end of two years' service we can report that only "True to the South" histories are recommended by the North Carolina State Text-Book Commission in their recent book adoptions for the aext five years' use in our public schools. We feel safe in saying that our organization has, at this time, the sympathy and interest of the State Board of Education. Special thanks should be rendered Dr. E. C. Brooks, State Superintendent of Education, for cancelling a two-years' contract for Muzzy's History. This was done after our letters of appeal, and the personal protest of a committee com- posed of our President, Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson; our Historian, Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, Miss S. W. Ashe, and Mrs. Henry M. London. The Chairman of this Committee, being unable to attend this meeting in person, had requested a complete review and criticism of the book to be made by Gen. Irvine Walker, Chairman of the Rutherford Committee of History; also, notations and criticisms by Miss Bonnie Mauney, protests by Mrs. A. A. Campbell, Historian General, by Miss Mildred Rutherford, and by Mrs. Walter Crowell, of our Committee. These were sent to the State Text-Book Com- mission, previous to their final meeting, and Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, acting for the Chairman of the Committee, presented the appeal for the State Division. The Text-Book Committees of the Concord and Raleigh Chapters are to be especially commended for the successful elimination last winter of this objectionable book from their schools. Other Chap- ters, where the book is still used this year, would do well to fol- low their example, as it still is in use in some of our High Schools until the present year expires. Capt. S. A. Ashe of Raleigh has given much good advice and encouragement in our work, and deserves our thanks. The work has been a pleasure, in that our original aims have been accomplished, namely, the elimination from our public school system the use of histories unfair to the South, and a growing sentiment over our State of the love of truth and justice in our text-books — honor and loyalty to the heroes of the Confederacy. May I recommend to the Daughters that a Text-Book Committee be appointed by each Chapter President, whose duty it will be to read the histories taught in their schools, to visit their schools and, at intervals through the year, to prepare and deliver before the school children, interesting talks on historical and patriotic 48 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention subjects, dealing especially with the history of the Confederate States of America. Keep a friendly interest in the schools, the teachers and the pupils, thus creating a greater love for the cause we represent. Respectfully, Mbs. Fbank L. Wilson, Chairman. Mrs. H. M. London moved that the Division send a note of thanks to Captain Ashe for his valuable assistance to the Text-Book Committee. This motion was carried. Mrs. Hunter Smith gave her report on the Woman's Home, which was accepted by a rising vote of thanks. REPORT OF CONFEDERATE WOMAN'S HOME, FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. Madanv President and Daughters : Again, it is my pleasure to bring to you my annual report as State Chairman of The Confederate Woman's Home. This year has been no exception to your loyalty and generosity, for the nice boxes have been numerous and bountiful, and so much appreciated ond enjoyed. Am very glad to report the addition of two sun-parlors, one adjoining the Infirmary, and one on the second floor. They have not been furnished. The grounds have been much improved, and now that the street cars to Fort Bragg pass the Home, we feel additional pride in making the surroundings more attractive. The cars will add greatly to the convenience of friends who wish to visit the Home. Another great-felt need has been supplied by the Board — a Ford Touring Car, which our new Superintendent, Mrs. Norman Wil- liams, is able to drive, and is ready and willing to bring the ladies into the city and to church services, when they are able. We feel very fortunate in having Mrs. Williams as our Super- intendent. She is a Christian lady, kind and considerate at all times of the wishes of the old ladies. The Reaper has dealt heavily with our aged family since our last Convention. Six have gone to the Great Beyond: Miss Hol- land and Miss Brown and Mesdames Covington, White, Eliza McDonald, and Winbourn. The visits from the Chapters of nearby towns, with remem- brances and with arranged program, brought a great deal of joy United Daughters of the Confederacy 49 and gladness to the "shut-ins." I recall delightful visits and generous donations from the following Chapters: Dunn, Laurin- burg, Clinton, Rockingham, and Fayetteville. Our State President honored the Home with a visit, which was much appreciated by the ladies. We are really in need of some additional room downstairs. We have more on the waiting list, eager for admittance, than ever before in the history of the Home. The only vacancies we now have are made by death, as all the rooms are filled. We dislike to keep those waiting who are in need of a place of refuge. We have in the Home at present, including all the ladies and the help, 32 persons. Have saved the best for the last. Am delighted to tell you that the city water line has been connected with the Home, at a cost of $650. Previous to this, our dependence was a windmill. A motion was made at our last Convention that the extension of the water to the Home be taken up by the Children's Chapters, and I know every child in the State who has had a part in this work must feel happy to think they have not only given a cup of water in His name, but bathtubs full, also. Mrs. Wallace, Director of the Children's Chapters, will give you the amount they h raised. Mrs. Fisher, Assistant Chairman from the West, and Mrs. Mary Battle, Assistant Chairman from the East, have been zealous in their good work for the Home, and we have felt the fruits of their labor. Again I wish to assure you of our deep appreciation of your loyalty and support, for which every old lady wishes she could thank you in person. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Hunter G, Smith, Chairman. The following is a list of generous donations to the Confederate Woman's Home, from Chapters, Individuals, Organizations, etc. I only wish I had space in the Minutes to enumerate, but an itemized account is given in Chapter Reports: Robert F. Hoke Chapter, Salisbury. Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter, North Wilkesboro. Eva Davis Chapter, Weldon. J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, Fayetteville. Joseph Kinsey Chapter, LaGrange. Thomasville Greys Chapter, Thomasville. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. 50 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Roanoke Minute Men's Chapter, Littleton. Nash Chapter, Middlesex. Mrs. Bessie Turner, Laurinhurg. Onslow Guards Chapter, Jacksonville. Columbus Greys Chapter, Whiteville. Green Company Chapter, Snow Hill. Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Pender County Chapter, Burgaw. McDowell Chapter, Marion. Young People, Highland Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville. Mr. Dixon of the Ice Plant, Fayetteville. Mr. Duncan Rogers, Fayetteville. Fanny Palton Chapter, Asheville. Caswell County Chapter, Yanceyville. Emeline J. Pigatt Chapter, Morehead City. Frank W. Byrd Chapter, Windsor. Robert F. Hoke Chapter, Salisbury. Z. B. Vance Chapter, Lenoir. Fayetteville, Red Springs, Lumberton and St. Paul Chapters. Leonidas Polk Chapter, Chapel Hill. A. J. Cooper, Lincolnton. R. E. Lee Chapter, Asheville. John W. Dunham Chapter, Wilson. Frank M^ Parker Chapter, Enfield. Thomasville Greys Chapter. Mt. Airy Chapter. Fort Macon Chapter, Beaufort. Haywood Chapter, Waynesville. John W. Bryant Chapter, Spring Hope. Scotland Neck Chapter. Major Vardell Chapter, Red Springs. Stonewall Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. John Station Chapter, Laurinburg. Junior Red Cross, Laurinburg. Miss Suggs, 4th Grade, Laurinburg. Albemarle Chapter. Neuse Chapter, Oriental. Kings Mountain Chapter. G. F. Whitfield Chapter, LaGrange. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. E. H. Cathey Chapter. Mr. and Mrs. Brothers. Sandrock & Fake. United Daughters of the Confederacy 51 Mr. Dixon, Ice Plant, Fayetteville. Dixie Lee Chapter; Tarboro. Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson. Frank Bennett Chapter, Wadesboro. Edwin Sanders and J. E. Holt Chapter. Joseph J. Davis Chapter. Julia Jackson Chapter. Charlotte. Bethel Chapter, Rocky Mount. Chas. F. Fisher Chapter, Burlington. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Ahoskie. Guilford Chapter, Greensboro. Bethel Heroes Chapter, Rocky Mount. Smithfield. Rockingham Chapter, Reidsville. Nashville Chapter. Mr. E. S. Blocker, Blanton, Fla. Mrs , Wilmington. Hickory Chapter. Halifax Chapter. "Stonewall" Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Mooresville. Mrs. Ida Wilkins, Weldon. Albemarle Chapter. Stonewall Chapter, Charlotte. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Mrs. W. O. Wilkins, Rutherfordton. Dunn Chapter, Dunn. Laurinburg High School, Laurinburg. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Circle No. 3, Baptist Church, Fayetteville. John W. Dunham Chapter, Wilson. Children's Chapter, Charlotte. Highland Boy Chapter, St. Pauls. Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Pollocksville. Robert F. Hoke Chapter, Salisbury. Fayetteville Sunday School. Raeford Chapter. A. M. Waddell Chapter, Kinston. Rockingham Chapter, Rockingham. Ashford Sillers Chapter, Clinton. James B. Gordon Chapter, Winston-Salem. Mrs. Fred Woodard, Wilson. 52 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Mrs. Crenshaw, Salisbury. Goldsboro Prayer Circle No. 6. Bentonsville Chapter. Gastonia. Mrs. J. A. Morris, Thomasville. Albemarle. Miss Eleanor Stratton, Asheville. High Point Chapter, High Point. Mount Olive Chapter, C. of C. Alfred Roland Chapter, Lumberton. The Stationery Committee report was next called for and was given by Mrs. Jones and duly accepted. STATIONERY COMMITTEE'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy : Owing to the efficiency of the printers and the many delightful communications from the Daughters of this Division, the work as Chairman of the Stationery Committee for the year has been very pleasant. All orders have been filled as promptly as possible. Respectfully submitted, Lowrt Shufobd, Chairman of Stationery Committee. The Purchasing Committee for the Soldiers' Home was given by Mrs. H. M. London, and accepted. REPORT OF THE PURCHASING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE SOLDIERS' HOME Receipts Balance on hand $ 153.59 POSTOFFICE CHAPTEE AMOUNT Asheville Asheville 35.00 Asheville Fanny Patton 10.00 Albemarle Albemarle 5.00 Burgaw Burgaw 5.00 Brevard Transylvania 1.00 Charlotte Stonewall Jackson 15.00 Dillsboro W, A. Enloe 5.00 Durham J. S. Carr 5.00 Enfield Frank N. Parker 5.00 Fayetteville J. E. B. Stuart 10.00 Faison Faison Hicks 1.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 53 Graham Graham $ 6.00 Greenville Geo. B. Singleterry 10.00 Goldsboro Thos. Ruffin 2.50 Halifax Halifax 5.00 Hertford Perquimans 1.00 High Point High Point 10.00 Hillsboro Geo. B. Anderson 5.00 Kings Mountain Kings Mountain (for orderly) . . 5.00 Kings Mountain Kings Mountain 5.00 Lincolnton Southern Stars 5.00 New Bern New Bern 25.00 Newton Ransom Sherrill 5.00 Spray Chalmers Glenn 5.00 Snow Hill Greene County 2.50 Shelby Cleveland Guards 10.00 Statesville Statesville 10.00 Scotland Neck Scotland Neck 5.00 Warrenton Warren County 5.00 Winsdor Frank Byrd 1.00 Washington Pamlico 5.00 Whiteville Jefferson Davis 5.00 Shelby C. of C. Augustus Burton 5.00 Smithfield Holt-Sanders 5.00 $390.59 Disbursements Hospital Christmas tree $ 20.00 Curtains for dining room 4.00 Veterans tickets to Reunion 50.00 Flags 13.00 Benches for lawn 25.00 Curtains for hospital 18.00 Chairs and Rugs 37.00 ■ 167.00 Balance $223.59 Total receipts $390.59 Total expended 167.00 Balance $223.59 Please send all giftsi in cash to the State Treasurer and all boxes to the Soldiers' Home. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. H. M. London, Chairman. 54 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention In the absence of Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Mrs. H. M. London read an informal report of the Stars and Bars Memorial Committee, which was accepted. Motion was made to appoint a Committee to consider best methods of completing this Memorial, this Committee to report before Convention adjourns. Report of Montrose Free Bed Fund was given by Mrs. Beid, who also made a most interesting verbal report, describ- ing the great need of these free beds. This report was accepted. REPORT OF SANATORIUM FREE BED FUND October 6, 1921, to September 15, 1922 RECEIPTS Mbs. E. F. Reid, Chairman Asbeboro Randolph ? 10.00 Aulander Aulander 2.50 Albemarle Albemarle 2.00 Asheville Asheville 10.00 Brevard Transylvania 5.00 Burlington Chas. F. Fisher 10.00 Burgaw Pender County 5.00 China Grove China Grove 5.00 Concord Dodson Ramseur 10.00 Cary Cary 5.00 Charlotte Stonewall Jackson 20.00 Durham Julian S. Carr 5.00 Dillboro W. A. Enloe 5.00 Dunn Chicora 5.00 Enfield Frank M. Parker 5.00 Edenton Bell Battery 2.00 Fayetteville J. E. B. Stuart 15.00 Greenville Geo. B. Singletary 10.00 Graham Graham 5.00 Goldsboro Thos. Ruffin 5.00 High Point High Point 30.00 Hendersonville Margaret Davis Hayes 3.00 Hertford Perquimans 2.00 Hickory A. A. Shuford 10.00 Halifax Halifax 2.50 Kinston A. M. Waddell 14.09 United Daughters of the Confederacy 55 Kings Mountain Kings Mountain $ 6.30 Lumberton Robeson County 20.00 Lenoir Z. B. Vance 15.00 Littleton Roanoke Minute Men 5.00 Louisburg Jos. J. Davis 2.00 Mooresville Battle of Bentonville 20.00 Mount Airy Mount Airy 10.00 Middlesex Nash 1.75 Monroe Monroe 2.40 Marion McDowell 5.00 Morehead City E. J. Pigott 10.00 Newton Ransom Sherrill 10.00 Nashville Robert Ricks 5.00 North Wilkesboro Wilkes Valley Guards 17.50 New Bern New Bern 13.00 Oriental Neuse 2.00 Pollocksville Col. John N. Whitford 5.00 Raeford Raeford 5.00 Rocky Mount Bethel Heroes 10.00 Rutherfordton D.D.Mills 2.70 Smithfield Holt-Sanders 5.00 Snow Hill Greene County 10.00 Statesville Statesville 10.00 St. Pauls Highland Boys 2.00 Shelby Cleveland Guards 10.70 Spring Hope John W. Bryant 3.50 Spray Chalmers Glen 5.00 Sylva B. H. Cathey 1.70 Whiteville Jefferson Davis 4.10 Wilson Jno. W. Dunham 15.00 Winsdor Frank Byrd 5.00 Weldon Junius Daniel 1.20 Wadesboro Anson 5.00 Wilmington Cape Fear 10.00 Waynesville Haywood 5.00 Winston-Salem Jas. B. Gordon 10.00 Yanceyville Caswell County 2.25 Charlotte Julia Jackson C. of C 5.00 491.00 By Balance, October 6, 1921 379.02 $880.21 56 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention DISBURSEMENTS To North Carolina Sanatorium: November 2, 1921, check $ 46.50 December 1, 1921, check 45.00 February 26, 1922, check 135.00 March 20, 1922, check 46.50 May 2, 1922, check 91.50 June 17, 1922, check 45.00 August 3, 1922, check 93.00 September 19, 1922, check, Dr. McB 46.00 Total Disbursements $548.50 Balance on Hand $331.71 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer, N. C. Div. The Convention adjourned at 3:15 o'clock to go for a drive to Fort Fisher, by the courtesy of the American Legion. United Daughters of the Confederacy 57 SECOND DAY— Morning Session The second day of the Convention was called to order by the President at 9:30 o'clock, after which Dr. John Jeter Hurt, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Wilmington, pronounced the invocation. This was followed by a very beautiful reading, "His Last Song," given by Miss Marie Drill. The Minutes of the previous day were read by the Secre- tary, and were accepted with corrections. The roll was called and Rules and Regulations were read. Mrs. "Wilson then appointed the following committees : Courtesy Committee : Mrs. H. M. London, Mrs. Ruf as Gwyn, Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Mrs. R. C. Warren, Mrs. J. O. Yarborough, Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Miss Nannie Gary, Mrs. John S. Watters. Permanent Headquarters Committee: Mrs. F. M. Wil- liams, Mrs. P. A. Gorrell, Mrs. H. M. London, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Mrs. T. A. TJzzell. Special Stars and Bars Committee: Mrs. R. E. Little, Mrs. E. L. McKee, Miss Martha Haywood. The Convention at this time heard greetings from the fol- lowing: Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Mrs. W. A. Hines, Mrs. Ros- well Bridger, Mrs. Frank Harold, President of the Georgia Division ; Mrs. E. L. Huey, President of the Alabama Divi- sion, and Mr. Henry Wilson. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that a telegram of greetings be sent to the Virginia Division, U. D. C, which is also in session at this time. It was so ordered. Miss Martha Haywood, Chairman, read the report of the Soldiers' Home Committee, which was accepted. Miss Hay- wood also read a most interesting letter from Superintendent 58 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Wiggs of the Soldiers' Home, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This letter was received as information, not to be printed in the Minutes. Mrs. R. E. Little and Mrs. T. W. Wilson warmly complimented Mr. Wiggs' success in filling this difficult position. REPORT OP SOLDIERS' HOME COMMITTEE I am happy to report to you a most encouraging, widespread, and active interest in the welfare of the Soldiers' Home from all concerned in its present guidance: the Daughters of the Con- federacy, the Board of Directors, the Veterans at the Home, the Superintendent, the Matron, the nurses, and the doctors. Since the beginning of the New Year, this interest has grown healthily on the inspiring food of the added appropriation for maintenance and improvement. A most practical and sustaining demonstration of this interest came to us at Christmas through the generous contributions of fruits and sweets/ sent in by the Chapters throughout the State, and the zeal and untiring work of the Daughters in our midst. Two beautiful trees made the night a happy one for every Veteran on the place. The generous and stately tree in the Chapel, with its abundant gifts of candy, tobacco, handkerchiefs and presents, we owe to the Girls' Friendly Society of the Church of the Good Shepherd. For two years now this organization has brought a new and much appreciated light into the lives of the Veterans. For the beautiful and bountiful tree in the Hospital, we were indebted to the cooperation of the nurses, members of Manly's Battery, and the Chairman of the Purchasing Committee. Gifts of sweets, raisins, apples, oranges, graphophone records, quilts, rugs, cigars, marbles and chairs were provided at this time by the following Chapters: Neuse, Bell's Battery, Frank Parker, J. E. B. Stuart, Onslow Guards, John W. Dunham, Junius Daniel, Spring Hope, Nash, Trenton, Zeb. Vance and Boys' Chapter. The 110 com- rades in the Home were amply provided during the holiday season with comforts and good cheer. Owing to increasing years, the Hospital averages from day to day about one-third of the total members of the Veterans who live at the Home. Some are in serious stages of infirmity and disease, some are feeble-minded, almost helpless, or sightless and requiring infinite patience, tact and tenderness; but our most efficient nurse and her two assistants conduct the hospital well. Neither the nurses nor the attendant physician can be too highly commended; and the fact that, notwithstanding the increasing age of its patients, United Daughters of the Confederacy 59 the death rate of the Hospital has decreased since 1920, speaks finally for the efficiency of those in its charge. Throughout this year a great deal of pleasure has been added to the lives of thorje in its wards, through the weekly visits of the Visiting Committee of the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter, organized by Mrs. Rowland, supplemented by those of Manly's Battery. These visitors bring fruit, flowers, and magazines, and, above all, the sight of new and happy faces. The psychological effect of this innovation can- not be overestimated. With the rest of the Home, the Hospital came in for its share of the 7,723 pounds of hogmeat that was raised, killed and cured on the place. Senator Overman and Representative Pou sent again this year a most liberal supply of flower seed; and thanks to the industry and love of beauty of Comrades Beavers, the Home grounds and the wards of the Hospital have been beautiful with flowers. I have appended to this report a letter from the Superintendent, from which I quote in brief for your better understanding of affairs at the Home. The interest of the various Chapters throughout the Division has been constantly manifested by applications for blanks for ad- mittance to the Home, and at least eight or nine Veterans have found comfort at the Home through the direct offices of the Daughters of their home counties. Interest in the furnishing and maintenance of the Chapter Rooms has spread with the months, and gifts of chairs and rugs and bed linen have been added to different rooms on request of their occupants; and by degrees the cottages, as well as the dormitory rooms, are coming under direct charge of the different Chapters. In the cottages, the Chalmers-Glenn, Fannie Patton, and R. F. Hoke have furnished their rooms. The Alfred Waddell, Bell's Bat- tery, Manly's Battery, Albert Garrett, John W. Dunham, Annie Kyle. Onslow Guards, Nash Trenton and Neuse have added to the com- forts of their rooms in the dormitories. The Pee Dee Chapter has furnished hymn-books for the Chapel, and the W. N. Everett Memorial room has been furnished. On Memorial Day we entertained at the Home with a bountiful dinner supplied by the management, twelve members of the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter, the eight of Manly's Battery, twenty school children from Holly Springs with their chaperons, the members of the L. O. B. Branch Camp, several memfbers of the State Execu tive Board, and half a score of distinguished Confederate Veterans, who took part in the inspiring and moving and patriotic parade, which under the able management of Mrs. H. M. London embodied in cro 60 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention a not-to-be-forgotten and glorious pageant, the inspiration and \vn of the year's work. Not since October, 1869, when the Confederate Veterans' Associa- tion of North Carolina adopted a resolution that a Home for helpless and disabled veterans was a necessity, has a more mov- ing appeal of loyalty to the inestimable birthright of a heroic past stirred more profoundly the hearts of the people. A day of tre- mendous accomplishment, it was an appealing crown to a year of noble and fitting endeavor, widening scope, and healthy growth of interest. To the Richmond Reunion we sent twelve of the comrades, writ- ing directly to the County Commissioners of their home counties for funds. To the Asheville Reunion we sent ten. For this we had $50 from Mrs. London and generous help from the Charlotte, the J. D. Moore, and the Hillsboro Chapters. The Zeb Vance Boys' Chapter has given a beautiful Confederate flag. Charlotte has contributed a generous treat of ice cream and cakes. Through Mrs. London's cooperation we have bought new cur- tains for the Hospital reception room, two North Carolina State flags for the Home, apples and oranges throughout the year to supplement the regular supply for the Hospital, and chairs and rugs and shades for the rooms, as interest in the comfort and welfare of the Veterans has suggested. The Board of Directors, seeing the growth of this interest, has exerted itself to cooperate in its increase, and we will venture to say that through this coopera- tion the Veterans are finding a larger scope for their interests and amusements, and that at the present writing a great majority of them are more contented than they have been in many years. To this contentment the Superintendent and his wife have con- tributed by their active interest the sanitary and well-kept rooms and the generous "and nourishing fare. The nurses and the doctor also have contributed by their unfailing patience and intelligent service. Extensive repairs, changes and improvements have been made on the Home, and for all that these improvements have contributed to the machinery that has enabled the growth of satisfaction in the Home to go forward, we unceasingly return our thanks; for. inspired by that satisfaction in the hearts of those who make their home there, we find the spiritual energy to bring yet nearer to the realization the vision we have long held of an unfailing haven of rest and peace for heroic service beyond the measure of reward. United Daughters of the Confederacy 61 Expenditures Christmas: Fruit and Candy $ 35.00 Mrs. London 20.00 Decorations for tree 10.00 February and March, Fruits, cakes and records 15.00 April, Apples and cigars 17.50 May, Apples (Mrs. L.) 9.00 June, Window-shades and cigars 15.38 September, Flags (Mrs. L.) 13.00 October, Curtains for hospital (Mrs. L.) 12.30 October, Chairs (Mrs. L.) 30.70 October (Mrs. L.) 27.50 Mrs. L 50.00 Total $225.80 Receipts From Mrs. London $162.50 Volunteer subscription 55.00 Brought forward 52.25 Total $269.75 Spent 255.80 Residue $ 13.95 Martha Haywood, Chairman Soldiers' Home Committee. The report of the Purchasing Committee for the Old Ladies' Home was read by Mrs. Hunter Smith, Chairman, and was accepted. Mrs. Smith presented the matter of furnishings for the two new sun-parlors at the Home, and asked that any who wished to help in this cause should do so, and suggested that any chapter might furnish a sun- parlor if it so desired. Mrs. Smith called attention of other needs at the Home, one of which she said was silver, but stated that the Fayetteville Chapter had recently undertaken this work and expected to present the silver to the Home as a Christmas gift. 62 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention REPORT OF PURCHASING COMMITTEE, OLD LADIES HOME Receipts from October 6, 1921, to September 15, 1922 Postoffice Chapter Amount Asheville Asheville $ 35.00 Asheville Fanny Patton 10.00 Burgaw Burgaw 5.00 Brevard Transylvania 1.00 Clinton Ashford Sillers 10.00 Durham J. S. Carr 5.00 Enfield Frank N. Parker 5.00 Faison Faison Hicks 1.00 Graham Graham 15.00 Greenville Geo. B. Singletary 10.00 Goldsboro Thomas Ruffin 2.50 Hillsboro Gen. Geo. B. Anderson 5.00 High Point High Point 10.00 Hertford Perquimans 1.00 Halifax Halifax 5.00 Marion McDowell 5.00 New Bern New Bern 25.00 Newton Ransom Sherrill 5.00 Raeford Raeford 5.00 Spray Chalmers Glen 7.00 Snow Hill Greene County 2.50 Shelby Cleveland Guards 10.C0 Statesville Statesville 10.00 Smithfield Holt Sanders 5.00 Scotland Neck Scotland Neck 5.00 Windsor Frank W. Byrd 1.00 Warrenton Warren 5.00 Whiteville Jefferson Davis 5.00 Washington Pamlico 5.00 Shelby C. of C. Augustus Burton 5.00 Total $221.00 Receipts Balance on hand, October 1, 1921 $565.20 Received from State Treasury 221.00 Total $786.20 Disbursements Milk and Eggs $ 34.70 United Daughters of the Confederacy 63 Express, telegrams, postage, etc $ 17.94 Dishes 50.08 Apples 10.50 Furnishings 188.14 For extra work 13.90 Donation from Chapters, Xmas Cheer 50.00 Grave Markers 60.00 $425.26 Balance on hand, October 1, 1922 $360.94 Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Chairman Purchasing Committee. Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, Vice-Kegent of the N. C. Koom in Richmond, and a former Daughter of North Carolina, was welcomed to the platform by the President. She brought greetings from the N\ C. Room, and read the reports of the Regent and Vice-Regent. REPORT OF THE REGENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ROOM Madam President and Daughters of the N. C. Division of the V. D. C: I regret not being present to deliver my report in person. I had the pleasure of attending the Reunion of Confederate Veterans in Richmond, Va., last June. I heard it said many times that this was the greatest of all the Reunions. I am prepared to believe it was, for surely there never was more lavish hospitality shown than by the people of Richmond. One of the pleasures of the occasion was frequent visits to the North Carolina Room in the Confederate Museum, where we always found many visitors who seemed greatly interested. Under the wise supervision of our efficient Vice-Regent, Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, the room had been repainted; every portrait and picture had been removed, cleaned, and rehung on the walls; and the cases of relics had been opened and cleaned, presenting a beautiful appearance. Among the many social attractions was a tea given at the beautiful home of Miss Sally Archer Anderson, President of the Literary Memorial Association, in honor of the Regents of the Museum. I am sure her handsome Colonial home never looked more beautiful than on this occasion. Among other hospitalities was an elegant luncheon given at the home of Mrs. Ruffin Cox, State President of Colonial Dames and Vice-President of South Carolina. Space in the Minutes will prevent my recounting the many other entertainments so graciously given during our sojourn there. 64 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Received from the following Chapters from October 6, 1921, to September 15, 1922: Postoffice Chapter Amount Ahoskie Ahoskie $ 2.00 Asheville Asheville 5.00 Charlotte Stonewall Jackson 5.00 Dillsboro W. A. Enlo 5.00 Enfield F. M. Parker 1.00 Payetteville J. E. B. Stuart 1.00 Graham Graham 1.00 Greenville Geo. B. Singletary 2.00 Goldsboro Thos. Ruffin 1.00 Halifax Halifax 1.00 Hertford Perquimans 1.00 Kings Mountain Kings Mountain 2.00 Morehead City E. J. Pigott 2.50 Mount Airy Mount Airy 2.00 New Bern New Bern 5.00 Raeford Raeford 2.00 Rocky Mount Bethel Heroes 1.00 Snow Hill Greene County 5.00 Shelby Cleveland Guards 1.00 Winston-Salem Jas. P. Gordon 5.00 Wilson Jno. W. Dunham 1.00 Winsdor Frank Byrd 2.50 Charlotte C. of C. Julia Jackson 2.50 23 Chapters gave $ 56.50 Contributed by Mrs. Latta C. Johnston to the Confederate Memorial Literary Society Fund for the Float for the Virginia Historical Pageant, Confederate Day, May 25... 15.00 Total $ 71.50 A portrait of Col. William Johnston of Charlotte, N. C, given by Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston Andrews of Raleigh, N. C. A charming book, "Glowing Embers," presented by its author, Mrs. John Van Landingham. Six Honor Blank Rolls, filled out. Thanking each Chapter for their contributions and asking a continuance of this interest, Mrs. Latta C. Johnston, Regent. United Daughters of the Confederacy 65 REPORT OP THE VICE-REGENT OP THE NORTH CAROLINA ROOM Madam President and Daughters of the N. C. Division of the V. D. C: The great event of the past year was the Confederate Reunion held in Richmond in June. Once more the Capital of the Con- federacy resounded to the strains of martial music and the tread of soldier feet. Thousands of Veterans came, and many deeds of valor were recounted. For one week the city was given over to their entertainment, and all pronounced it the greatest Reunion that had ever taken place. We were very proud of this, as our own chivalrous Gen. Julian S. Carr was the presiding officer. With his cordial greetings and lavish hospitality he made all the guests most welcome. More than 5,000 persons visited the Museum dur- ing the Reunion, and our room was a Mecca for all the North Caro- linians. The room had a new coat of paint this spring, all of the portraits and pictures had been taken down, cleaned and rehung, and the cases of relics opened and cleaned. It was an expensive and fatiguing job, but we felt repaid for the trouble as the room presented a very handsome appearance and received many com- pliments from the visitors. The following gifts were received: A portrait of Col. William Johnston of Charlotte, N. C., given by Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston Andrews of Raleigh. A flag which belonged to Company B, Thirty-first Regiment of North Carolina, given to them by the ladies of Anson County, bearing the motto, "Aut Vincere, Aut Mori" (To conquer, or to die). This flag was captured early in the war, and recently was presented by Col. H. H. Andrews and his sister. When captured the flag was sent to Colonel Andrews' father, John A. Andrews, the War Governor of Massachusetts. The silken banner is much torn, and the staff shows the marks of many shells. A shell which was fired at salute over the grave of Sir Moses Ezekial at Arlington was presented by Mrs. Charles Fisher Taylor of the Robert Lee Chapter of Washington, D. C, who was present at the burial exercises and secured the shell, and the piece of wood to which the shell is tied is from the original floor of the Lee home at Arlington. We are indebted to Col. John W. Gordon for a very interesting sketch of the life of the gallant Confederate soldier, Henry H. Rutledge, Colonel of the Twenty-fifth N. C. Regiment. A little picture of the Confederate Ram, "Albemarle," built by P. E. Smith of Scotland Neck, was given by Mrs. S. H. Deveraux. 66 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention A most interesting book, "Glowing Embers," presented by its author, Mrs. John Van Landingham. A pamphlet, "Jefferson Davis, Historical Essays," by Alice Morri- son, given by Miss Jessica Smith. "North Carolina at Gettysburg," and "Pickett's Charge, a Mis- nomer," written by Chief Justice Walter Clark. A group photograph of the ladies composing the Frank Bennett Chapter of Wadesboro, given by Mrs. Florence Leader. The gavel used by General Carr at the Reunion in June, 1922, was placed in the N. C. Room by Mrs. Isaac Faison, Mrs. L. B. Newell, Mrs. C. F. Taylor. Two Rolls of Honor have been received, one of Alex McAllister, one of Spear Whittaker. Our President, Mrs. Anderson, suggested some time ago that the Chapters celebrate in some way Jefferson Davis' birthday, to arouse interest in the work of the Museum. In response to this, Mrs. Little of Wadesboro, gave a party, from which she realized $16.00, which was given to Mrs. Anderson for the general endowment fund of the Museum. Financial Statement General Fund Jan. 15, 1922, Balance $ 38.37 Receipts Jan. 23, 1922, N. C. Div. U. D. C, through Regent $ 32.50 Sept. 26, 1922, N. C. Div. U. D. C, through Regent 56.50 Souvenirs sold 1.75 $ 90.75 Total $129.12 Disbursements May 5, 1922— Pageant Float $ 15.00 May 18, 1922 — For work in Room 6.75 June 17, 1922— Young's Art Co 24.25 $ 46.00 Sept. 27, 1922— Balance $83.12 Given to Endowment 23.87 Balance Oct. 1 59.25 United Daughters of the Confederacy 67 Interest on Endowment Fund $ 76.13 From General Fund 23.87 Added to Endowment Fund 100.00 Total Endowment Fund $3,906.50 Most earnestly do we long for the completion of the endowment of our room. As you see from the statement, we still lack $1,100 of reaching our goal of $5,000, and I beg that the North Carolina Daughters make an especial effort to raise this amount this year. I wish more of the Chapters would take Life Memberships. The $25.00 paid for one goes to the In Memoriam Endowment Fund. I also urge you to have the Rolls of Honor filled out. Thanking you for your continued interest and cooperation in this sacred work. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, Vice-Regent. Mrs. F. M. Williams came forward and presented to Mrs. Hodges for the N". C. Room at Richmond "her most precious possessions, the commissions of her father, General Robert Ransom, in the Confederate Army." The Convention rose to its feet in honor of General Ransom, and Mrs. Hodges expressed her appreciation. The report of the Gettysburg Committee was read and accepted. GETTYSBURG MONUMENT COMMITTEE'S REPORT Daughters of the N. C. Division: Last year you raised over $1,000.00 to increase the Gettysburg Monument Fund; this year you have added $655.25. Credit for the larger donation last year is due to the generous gift of $400.00 from the Charlotte Chapter, under the leadership of Mrs. Newell, whose enthusiasm has been and is an inspiration to your Director. We have been soliciting funds for a long time, and now have $2,296.81 on hand. It is now time for the Division to decide on the amount it wishes to put in a marker, and the character and size of the Memorial. After we select our design it must be submitted to Congress for approval before it can be placed on Gettysburg Battle- field. Let us ever remember that "a country without sentiment is a 68 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention country without monuments; a land without monuments is a land without patriots." Let us show enough patriotism to mark the s~ot where North Carolinians reached the pinnacle of sacrifice and heroism. Donations of the largest amounts this year were from the follow- ing Chapters: Charlotte, $100; Asheville, $50; High Point, $50; Kinston, $50; Morehaed City, $50; Mooresville, $25; New Bern, $25; Windsor, $25; Wilson, $25; Dillsboro, $15. Our efficient Treasurer made interest of $44. Present amount, $2,296.81. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman. Upon motion of the Convention, the time for report was extended and Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman, gave the Convention a thrilling history of North Carolina's troops at Gettysburg, and the Convention was held spellbound while she reviewed this great battle. Mrs. Williams asked that the Division decide now upon the character of the memorial to be erected. Mrs. F. M. Williams stated that, as Mrs. Mar- shall Williams had studied this subject from every angle, she (Mrs. F. M. Williams) did not believe the Division could do better than to leave to Mrs. Marshall Williams the decision as to what should be placed on the battlefield. Mrs. C. F. Harvey, who also had visited Gettysburg for the North Carolina Division, described the battlefield and favored a boulder with handsome bronze tablet for the famous "Bloody Angle," but said that only a handsome monument would be worthy of a place on Monument Avenue. Upon motion of Mrs. F. M. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Piatt of Charlotte, the decision as to marker or monument to be placed at Gettysburg was left in the hands of Mrs. Marshall Williams and Mrs. C. F. Harvey. Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Chairman, read the report of the Dixie Highway, which report was accepted. Mrs. Gudger displayed beautiful photographs of the bronze tablet to be used in marking the highway. United Daughters of the Confederacy 69 REPORT OF DIXIE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE The marking of the Dixie Highway with a bronze tablet of Gen. Robert E. Lee on "Traveler" at each State Boundary through which the Dixie Highway runs, has met with tremendous approval throughout the Southern States and also in the North. The move- ment was designed and the project was first sponsored by the Asheville Chapter of the U. D. C, and later was unanimously adopted at the State Convention of North Carolina held at Winston- Salem in October, 1921. The movement has gained tremendous headway, and was unanimously adopted at the Florida State Con- vention, which convened in Orlando, May 3 of this year. The tablet is to be of bronze in bas relief, with Lee on "Traveler," size 24x28 inches. The die will cost $800, and will be owned by the U. D. C. of North Carolina, who first adopted the movement. All other States can secure the tablets at $115 each. Mrs. Uriah Seely of Asheville, N. C, and Orlando, Fla., who is a member of the Asheville Chapter, conceived the idea of erecting the tablets, and she calls our attention to the fact that we, as true Daughters of the South, have too long neglected our duty in placing General Lee's picture in Southern homes, as those of Lincoln occupy a place of honor in the Northern homes. Thus will General Lee, though dead, still speak through all the ages. We have made a small facsimile of the large bronze tablet, which all Chapters of the U. D. C. can secure at $2 per 100, to be sold at twenty-five cents each, which would net $23 for each 100 lot sold. This we consider an additional honor to General Lee, and an easy plan to finance the movement. Send orders for the pictures to Birrell Brown Company, 55-57 Lafayette Street, Newark, N. J. Confer with Mrs. J .M. Gudger, Jr., who is Chairman for North Carolina and introduced this project at the State Convention at Winston- Salem last October. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. James M. Gudger, Chairman. The report of the Jefferson Davis Highway Committee, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Chairman, was read and accepted. REPORT OF JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters: The progress of the work of my committee to secure enactment of the legal naming of North Carolina's link of the Jefferson Davis Highway has been slow. We have found that the State Highway 70 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Commission has that power, and our initial work has been with that body. Maps of the proposed highway through North Carolina and many urgent letters have been sent to each member of the commission. Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash Morrison, member from North Carolina on the General Committee, appeared before the commission at the April meeting and presented the proposal, and the matter was taken under advisement by the Commission. No action has yet been taken. During the recent Reunion of the North Carolina Division of Confederate Veterans, I appeared before the meeting and presented the movement and they unanimously endorsed it. I feel sure this will give strong momentum to our progress. All the meetings of the State Highway Commission are held in Raleigh, and a confirmation by the legislature of any action taken by the Commission will be necessary. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. E. Fisher. Chairman. Mrs. Marshall Williams asked permission to call for pledges for Gettysburg Monument, The following amounts were pledged: Burgaw, Pender County Chapter, $5; Beau- fort, Fort Macon, $5; Burlington, Charles F. Fisher, $10; Charlotte, Stonewall, Jackson Chapter, $500; Clinton, Ashford-Sillers Chapter, $5 ; Durham, Julian S. Carr Chap- ter, $5; Elizabeth City, D. H. Hill Chapter, $5; Faison, Faison Hicks Chapter, $5 ; Fayetteville, J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, $5 ; Graham, Graham Chapter, $5 ; Halifax, Hali- fax Chapter, $10 ; Hickory, Abel A. Shuford Chapter, $5 ; High. Point, High Point Chapter, $10; Marion, McDowell Chapter, $10 ; Monroe, Monroe Chapter, $5 ; Ealeigh, John- ston Pettigrew, $25. The President) announced that the hour of noon had arrived. Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain, was called to the chair and presided through Memorial Hour. United Daughters of the Confederacy 71 SECOND DAY — Afternoon Session The Convention was called to order at 4:30 o'clock, after a delightful oyster roast at Wrightsville Beach, through the courtesy of Civic and Commercial Organizations. Prayer by Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain. The final report of the Credentials Committee was read by Mrs. J. Hicks Bunting, and was accepted with the cordial thanks of the Convention. REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE This Committee begs to report that 51 Chapters are represented by duly accredited delegates and that the following figures repre- sent the voting strength of this Convention: 51 Chapters 175 C. of C. Leaders 10 Chapter Presidents 28 State Officers 9 State Ex-Presidents 1 Total 223 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. Hicks Bunting. The Recording Secretary read sections of the Constitution covering Chapter representation and election of officers. The Chair then announced nominations for officers in order. Mrs. John L. Bridgers of Tarboro placed in nomination for the office of President the name of Mrs. Philip Holt of Rocky Mount. This was seconded by Mrs. Arthur Kirkman of High Point, a score of other friends rising to do honor to Mrs. Holt. Mrs. Marshall Williams of Eaison placed in nomination for the office of President the name of Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., of Asheville; seconded by Mrs. Thomas Lee 72 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Craig of Gastonia, Mrs. E. L. McKee of Sylva, Mrs. Charles Malcorn Piatt of Asheville, and Mrs. J. A. Fore of Charlotte. Upon motion, nominations for President were declared closed. Votes were counted and the result showed: Mrs. R. P. Holt, 123 votes; Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., 91 votes. The Chair declared Mrs. R. P. Holt elected to the office of President. Mrs. F. M. Williams of Newton placed in nomination for the office of First Vice-President the name of Mrs. F. L. Huggins of Wilmington; duly seconded. Mrs. C. M. Piatt of Asheville placed in nomination for First Vice-President the name of Mrs. Thomas E. Sprunt of Wilmington; seconded by Mrs. Rufus Gwynn of Lenoir. Mrs. Huggins thanked the Convention for the honor of the nomination but withdrew her name as a candidate in favor of Mrs. Sprunt. There being no further nominations, Mrs. Sprunt was elected First Vice-President by acclamation. Mrs. T. J. Gold of High Point placed in nomination for the office of Second Vice-President the name of Mrs. L. B. Newell of Charlotte; seconded by Mrs. Marshall Williams of Faison. Mrs. R. E. Little placed in nomination for the office of Second Vice-President the name of Mrs. Shelly Home Rose of Wadesboro; seconded by Mrs, Rufus Gwynn of Lenoir. Nominations for Second Vice-President were closed. Votes were counted and the result showed: Mrs. L. B. New- ell, 120 votes; Mrs. Shelly H. Rose, 94 votes. The Chair declared Mrs. L. B. Newell elected to the office of Second Vice-President. Mrs. John H. Anderson of Fayetteville placed in nomina- tion for Third Vice-President the name of Mrs. W. C. Rodman of Washington, N. C. ; seconded by Mrs. H. M. London of Raleigh. United Daughters of the Confederacy 73 Mrs. Rufus Gwynn placed in nomination for office of Third Vice-President the name of Mrs. C. M. Piatt of Char- lotte; seconded by Mrs. F. M. Williams of Newton. Mrs. C. M. Piatt withdrew her name as a candidate, because Charlotte had already received the office of Second Vice-President. There being no further nominations, Mrs. W. C. Rodman was elected Third Vice-President. The remaining officers of the Division were unanimously elected or re-elected as follows : Recording Secretary, Miss Mary Henderson, Salisbury. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. B. Goode, Rocky Mount. Treasurer, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wadesboro. Registrar, Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Graham. Recorder of Crosses, Mrs. H. M. London, Raleigh. Historian, Mrs. S. T. Rothrock, Mt. Airy. Director of Children's Chapters, Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Morehead City. Chaplain, Mrs. E. F. Reid, Lenoir. Mrs. L. E. Fisher, President of Asheville Chapter, asked the privilege of the floor, and presented Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., with a magnificent basket of flowers, voicing the appreciation of the Asheville Chapter of her fine work and service. A beautiful corsage was presented to Mrs. Gudger by the William Bender Ferguson C. of C. of Waynesville. This was fittingly acknowledged, by Mrs. Gudger. On motion, the Convention adjourned at 6:30 o'clock. 74 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention THIRD DAY— Morning Session The meeting was called to order by the President at 9:30 o'clock. Invocation was pronounced by the Rev. Edwin F. Keever, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Mrs. R. P. Holt, Chairman of the Committee for "Women of the South" read her report, and it was moved and carried that this splendid report be accepted. REPORT OF STATE DIRECTOR OF "WOMEN OF THE SOUTH IN WAR TIMES" Madam President and Daughters of the North Carolina Division, U. D. C: Last year it was with a feeling of pride that I brought you your report on the sale of our book and the publicity fund for this book, but today it is with a feeling of regret. Only twenty-three Chapters have responded at all to the call of the General Division, who last year at St. Louis pledged themselves to sell this year 10,000 copies and asked that each Chapter sell or buy not less than 10 copies. Have you even tried to carry out your part of this pledge? Five Chapters in our Division have fulfilled their part: Wilson has ordered 18 copies; Rocky Mount, 17; Dur- ham, 12: Greenville, 11, and New Bern 10. The following are the ones who bought one or more copies: Snow Hill, Sylva, Laurinburg, Hendersonville, Nashville, Chapel Hill, Ahoskie, Kinston; Fannie Patton Chapter, Asheville; Asheville Chapter, Webster, Fairmont, Fayetteville, Weldon, Wilmington, Raleigh, Graham, and Aulander. These orders total 100 copies. The following contributions to the Publicity Fund for this book have been received: Enfield, $1.00; Fayetteville, $1.00; Graham, $1.50; Greenville, $1.00; Rocky Mount, $2.00; Snow Hill, $1.00; Spring Hope, $1.00. Total, $8.50. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt, State Director. Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of World War Records, read the following report, which was accepted : United Daughters of the Confederacy 75 WORLD WAR RECORDS DIRECTOR'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters: It is with a feeling of regret that I bring you this, the report of your year's work in collecting the records of our boys who risked their lives for you and for me during the years of 1917-1918. Only twenty Chapters have sent in records this year; but as many others have sent for blanks, I hope when you go home you will at once collect these records from your boys and send me the blanks filled out by the 20th, so I can make the copies and send them on to my Chairman-General in time to count on our report at Birmingham. The following is a list of Chapters and the number of correct records received: LaGrange, Dillsboro, Charlotte, Asheville Chap- ter, Enfield, 1 each; Kinston, 2; Rocky Mount, 3; Greenville, 8; Jacksonville, 11; Durham, 13; Oriental and North Wilkesboro, 14 each; Mount Airy, 21; Whiteville, 22; Sanford and Waynes- ville, 29 each; Spring Hope and Shelby, 38 each; Fannie Patton Chapter, 50; 4 without Chapter name. And now it gives me great pleasure to present to you the name of the winner of the Sallie Bunn Thorpe Prize of $10.00 in gold which was offered by the Bethel Heroes Chapter, in honor of their first President, to the Chapter sending in the greatest number of records correctly filled. This prize has been won by Mrs. Thos. L. Speiden, President of the Cape Fear Chapter, who sent in 131 records. These records were .all typewritten, so that I had only to make the general copy. For this I wish to thank Mrs. Speiden. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt, Director World War Records. Mrs. F. M. Williams, Chairman of the Headquarters Committee, announced that they were ready to make their report. This report was read and accepted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO SELECT U. D. C. HEADQUARTERS After due deliberation your Committee brings to you the follow- ing report: That the Robert E. Lee Hotel at Winston-Salem be adopted as headquarters of the U. D. C, N. C. Division. This does not, how- ever, prevent invitations from being given and accepted for the Convention to meet on the independent plan in other places. 76 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention We also recommend that when the Division meets at Head- quarters, all expenses of the Convention be paid by the Division. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Mrs. H. M. London, Mrs. P. A. Gorrell, Mrs. L. E. Fisher. It was moved and carried that the Convention be open to invitations for next Convention. Mrs. Lindsay of Greens- boro extended an invitation to the Convention to meet with the Guilford Chapter in Greensboro in 1923, which invita- tion was accepted with a rising vote of thanks. Mrs. F. M. Williams then introduced Dr. Smith of Wash- ington-Lee University, saying, "Dr. Smith will tell you what he wishes to do, and then I will tell you what I want you to do." Dr. Smith charmed the Convention with his wonderful talk, and the Lee Memorial was discussed fully. Mrs. Wil- liams made the following motion : "Moved, that Xorth Caro- lina Division, U. D. C, reaffirm the resolution adopted by the General Convention to enlarge and fireproof the Lee Chapel in Lexington, Va., and that N. C. Division stand firmly by the action of the General Organization in this matter." This motion was carried, and the President was instructed to so act at the General Convention in Birmingham. Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Chairman of the Maury Memorial Committee, gave a verbal report and, after much discussion, it was decided that $800 is a most creditable amount for North Carolina to give toward the Maury Memorial Asso- ciation. The Convention then heard the report of the Director for Jefferson Davis Monument, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash Morrison, which was accepted. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Madam President and Daughters of the N. C. Div., U. D. C: If you Daughters honor the name of that great statesman and soldier whose memory should be engraved on the hearts of every United Daughters of the Confederacy 77 United Daughter of the Confederacy, as you are contributing to his monument at Fairview, Ky., then surely your interest in Jefferson Davis is growing less and less. It is with humiliation, almost, that I am bringing this report to you — the most meager in all the years, when it should have been the best — the first year that the work has been your very own. Because the Confederate Veterans called upon the United Daughters of the Confederacy to assume the responsibility of finishing the Monument, your President-General, Mrs. McKinney, recommended it to you at St. Louis, and you accepted this duty. How you are fulfilling your pledge, your financial report will show. How much the Veterans are depending on you the following extracts from a letter written to your Chairman by Gen. William B. Haldeman, President of the Jefferson Davis Monument Associa- tion, will show you. General Haldeman says: "The Legislature of Kentucky made an appropriation of $15,000 to the Jefferson Davis Monument Fund by a vote of 28 to 4 in the Senate and 66 to 6 in the House. This measure, with a number of other appropriation measures, was vetoed by the Governor in the closing hours of the legislative session. There were a number of appropriations that were vetoed by the Governor and he did not see his way clear to approve the Jefferson Davis appropriation. Although a Republican, he had given me active support and was really anxious to sign the measure, but believed that under the circumstances the politics involved in the various appropriation measures, to approve our measure he would invite attacks, and he therefore disapproved the bill. I had passed, however, in the preceding Legislature, a bill, which is now on the statutes, that the State of Kentucky will take charge of the monument and the park at Fairview upon the dedication of the monument, and will maintain it for all time to come." The Confederate Reunion Convention at Richmond approved the reports submitted by me, unanimously, and that was all. No money was raised at the Reunion, and that is what we need just now. The Woman's Memorial Association, through Mrs. Wright, sent us $500.00 immediately before the Reunion, and promised to raise additional funds. The money raised by this Association was sent direct to the Jefferson Davis Home Association. At the time of the Richmond Reunion the monument at Fairview had been raised from a height of 176 feet to 216 feet, at a cost of $20,000. At that time $17,000 had been raised by the various sources, and I advanced $3,000 to carry out the contract with the 78 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention contractor for the amount due — $20,000 for work done. Of this amount, $2,000 has been repaid to me from funds raised by the Daughters and others, which reached the Jefferson Davis Home Association shortly after the Richmond meeting. Immediately upon my return from Richmond, I stopped active work on the monument, and work will not be resumed until we have on hand the amount necessary to complete it. That amount will be about $30,000, and with this sum raised we can complete the monument within two months and dedicate it and turn it over to the State of Kentucky on June 3, 1923. WE WILL HAVE TO LOOK IN THE MAIN FOR THESE FUNDS FROM THE DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY, WHO HAVE UNDERTAKEN TO COMPLETE THE WORK. Our Southland is studded with monuments to the gallant men of the Confederacy. They have been the work of your loyal hearts and generous hands. Let this, the completion of the Jefferson Davis Monument, be the crowning glory of your loyalty and love. Make possible this prayer and hope: "That in the future some historian shall come forth both strong and wise, With a love of this Republic, and the truth before his eyes, And will show the subtle causes of the War between the States. He will go back in his studies far beyond our modern dates, He will hold the scale of Justice; he will measure praise and blame, And the South will stand the verdict, and stand it without shame." Mrs. Jacksie Daniels Thrash Morrison. General Chairman Monument Committee. JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT FUND Receipts From Oct. 6, 1921, to Sept. 15, 1922. Asheville Asheville $ 10.00 Asheville Fanny Patton 10.00 Ahoskie Ahoskie 5.00 Burlington Chas. F. Fisher 5.00 Charlotte Stonewall Jackson 10.00 Chapel Hill Leonidas Polk 5.00 Dillsboro W. A. Enloe 5.00 Enfield F. M. Parker 12.50 Fayetteville J. E. B. Stuart 1.50 Graham Graham 8.50 Greenville Geo. B. Singletary 10.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 79 Greensboro Guilford $ 10.00 Goldsboro Thos. Ruffin 1.25 Gastonia Gastonia 17.00 High Point High Point 5.75 Hickory A. A. Shuford 8.25 Halifax Halifax 1.00 Kinston A. M. Waddell 9.00 Kings Mountain Kings Mountain 5.00 Littleton Roanoke Minute Men 3.00 Lumberton Robeson County 15.50 Lenoir Zebulon B. Vance 5.00 Lincolnton Southern Stars 7.00 La Grange * Col. G. F. Whitfield 7.00 Monroe Monroe 7.00 Mt. Airy Mt. Airy 5.00 Morehead City * E. J. Pigott 5.00 North Wilkesboro Wilkes Valley Guards 1.00 New Bern * Newbern 10.00 Newton i Ransom Sherrill 5.00 Nashville Robert Hicks 5.00 Polloksville Col. Jno. N. Whitf ord 1.00 Rocky Mount Bethel Heroes 17.00 Shelby Cleveland Guards 20.00 Show Hill Green County 5.00 Spring Hope Jno. W. Bryant 5.00 Tarboro Wm. D. Pender 2.50 Windsor Frank Byrd 25.00 Wilson Jno. W. Dunham 16.00 Winston-Salem Jas. B. Gordon 15.00 Salisbury Sr. C. of C 5.00 Salisbury Jr. C. of C 5.00 Charlotte Julia Jackson C. of C 5.00 Special 14th District. . . Special 15.00 Total Receipts $351.75 Total Disbursements 351.75 Sept. 19, 1922, by check Mrs. A. H. Norris, $351.75. * J. D. R. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer N. C. Div., U. D. C. 80 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Mrs. Morrison also discussed the Jefferson Davis High- way, and offered the following resolutions, which later were amended and seconded by Mrs. Fisher and accepted by the Convention : RESOLUTIONS FROM THE JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Be it resolved: 1. Whereas, to further honor the name of that great statesman and soldier, whose memory should be engraved on the hearts of all true sons of the South, the North Carolina Division, IT. D. C, requests the State Highway Commission of North Carolina to desig- nate the route, and officially recommend the name of same to be "The Jefferson Davis Highway," to the State Legislature. 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent the honorable body with the earnest request that it be acted upon at its next meeting, on October 27, 1922. 3. That the House of Representatives and the Senate, con- curring, hereby be asked to approve the action of the State High- way Commission in designating and naming the North Carolina route of the Jefferson Davis Highway. 4. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to each Chapter of the North Carolina Division, requesting it to use its influence with its respective County Representatives in the Legislature, that this may be accomplished. Respectfully submitted, Jackrie Daniel Thrash Morrison, State Director Jefferson Davis Highway Committee. Mrs. Anderson gave a report on the placing of names of Southern Heroes on the Amphitheatre at Arlington, which report was accepted. The President then called for District Reports. Mrs. Wallace, Director of Children of the Confed- eracy, produced her new books, as well as the old, and asked that they be inspected. It wras announced that the Wallace Prize had been awarded to the Fourteenth District, and Mrs. Charles Wallace received the prize for her District. The matter of placards for the Greensboro Convention was brought before the Convention, and Mrs. Huggins of Wil- . mington asked the Convention to accept the Wilmington plac- United Daughters of the Confederacy 81 ards for use at future Conventions. This offer was accepted and the Convention rose to extend thanks to the Wilmington Chapter for these placards. The President called for Chapter reports, and the follow- ing motion was made by Mrs. Fisher: "Moved, that Chapter reports be omitted." This motion was seconded and carried. Mrs. Little gave a verbal report on the Cunningham Memo- rial, which report was accepted. Mrs. F. M. Williams made the following motion : "Moved, that all unread Minutes be left in the hands of the Recording Secretary for publication, and that she require printers to send proofs of the Treasurer's report, so that she may com- pare with the Minutes." This motion carried. Greetings were read from Mrs. Glenn, Mrs. Hollister and the Virginia Division. A communication from Captain Williams in regard to Fort Fisher was read, after which the following motion was put by Mrs. Fore: "Moved, that we endorse the movement by Captain Williams to make Fort Fisher a National Park." This motion was carried. A motion was made by Mrs. Fore, as follows: "Moved, that North Carolina recommend to the General Organization that the United Daughters of the Confederacy be represented on the Committee for the restoration of Arlington." This motion was carried. Mrs. Burkheimer of Wilmington announced that she wished to offer a prize of $10 for the best general report made by any C. of C. Chapter. This prize is given in mem- ory of Anne Eloise Burkheimer. The offer was accepted with a rising votd of thanks. Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash Morrison announced that she would offer a prize of $25 for the best essay on "N. C. Heroines of the 60's," written by a Daughter. This offer was accepted by a rising vote of thanks. Mrs. Elizabeth Wiggins announced her offer of a prize of $5 for the best essay on "Heroines of the eO's," written by 6 82 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention a high school student. This offer was accepted by a rising vote of thanks. In the absence of Mrs. James K. Norfleet, First Vice-President, her report was read by the Recording Secretary. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT It is with sincere regret that I cannot present my report in person. As First Vice-President, my duties have been so simple it seems almost unnecessary to make any report; however, since it has been called for I will render one. I have answered by return mail each request for blank, since I succeeded in getting the blanks. I have received during the year thirteen letters and sent out 121 blanks. I want to thank you for the honor of being permitted to serve the U. D. C, and assure you it has been a great pleasure. With regret that I could not accomplish more, Respectfully submitted, Mbs. James K. Norfleet, First Vice-President, Dept. N. C. U. D. C. The President then called for the report of the Courtesy Committee, which was read by Mrs. H. M. London. COURTESY COMMITTEE'S REPORT The North Carolina Division of the Daughters of the Confed- eracy has long looked forward to the joy of celebrating its Silver Anniversary in the city of its origin. To Wilmington we have turned our eyes as the Mecca of the ancient faith of our fore- fathers, the shrine of innumerable heroic and priceless memories. Here we have gathered new inspiration to continue the work so illustrously begun, and from the source of our origin we shall return to the fields of our endeavor with strength renewed. To Mrs. T. L. Speiden, President, Cape Fear Chapter U. D. C, we extend the love of the Division and wishes for her speedy recovery. To the First Baptist Church we send the appreciation of each delegate for the use of their lovely auditorium and of their continued hospitalities. To the various organizations which have welcomed us so royally, we extend heartfelt thanks. To Mayor Cowan we voice deep appreciation of the courtesies of his city. To Mrs. William Peck, Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, and Mrs. F. L. Huggins, the gracious hostesses of the local Chapter, we would say, "You have done all things well." To the Cape Fear Chapter, we wish to express sincere gratitude for the beautiful banquet of Tuesday United Daughters of the Confederacy 83 evening. We send our love and thanks to each member of the U. C. V. Camp for the delightful luncheon. For the beautiful drive to Fort Fisher, the delicious oyster roast at the Beach, and the lovely reception and boat ride, we desire to express deep appreciation to the Sorosis Club, the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of Veterans, the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and Capt. L. D. Pottle, and to assure them that they have contributed greatly to the happiness of our stay in their city. These courtesies will linger always among our treasured mem- ories. To Mrs. Eloise Burkheimer for her lovely pageant and exquisite presentation by the Children's Chapter, we give thanks for a most delightful evening. To the daily press, to the Con- federate Veterans who honored our meetings with their presence, to those who contributed excellent music on each occasion, to the ministers who led our devotional exercises, to the citizens who gave their services and automobiles, to the attractive and efficient pages, we give our warmest thanks and appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Henry M. London, Chairman Mrs. Ruftts Gwynn Mrs. R. C. Warren Mrs. J. A. Yarborough Mrs. J. H. Anderson Mrs. John S. Watters Miss Nannie Gary Miss Martha Hayward This report was enthusiastically adopted by the Con- vention. The newly elected officers were called to the front and were presented by Mrs. Wilson, who paid a beautiful tribute to her retiring Executive Board. Mrs. Anderson came forward and asked the privilege of the floor, at which time she paid a most beautiful tribute to the retiring President, Mrs. Wilson. The entire body arose, voicing its appreciation of the never-failing courtesy and efficiency of Mrs. Wilson. The new President, Mrs. Holt, then declared the Convention adjourned, to meet in Greens- boro in 1923. 84 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention GKEETINGS Paducah, Ky., Oct. 4, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Gastonia, N. C. Remember me with love to my friends in Convention. Accept best wishes for a meeting filled with harmony and good work. Mrs. Rot W. McKinney. Lexington, Va., Oct. 9, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., U. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. Cannot refuse Tar Heel invitation. Regards to Convention. Henry Louis Smith. Washington, D. C, Oct. 9, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., U. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. In devoted memory of my father, your friend and the friend of every one of North Carolina's loyal daughters of the Confederacy, I send you faithful, loving greetings; wishing for success, even as you have wished in all the plans coming before your Convention for the good of the veterans, the widows of veterans, for the true history of our glorious cause, and for all that is best for the Divi- sion of our grand Old North State. One of your loyal Daughters. Jessica Randolph Smith. Norfolk, Va., Oct. 10, 1922. Mrs. R. P. Holt, V. D. C. Convention, Wilmington, N. C. Sorry can not be with you until Thursday. Greetings to the President and Daughters in Convention assembled. Jacksie Daniel Thrash Morrison. United Daughters of the Confederacy 85 Henderson, N. C, Oct. 9, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., U. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. The North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs sends cordial greeting to the Daughters of the Confederacy in Convention assem- bled, with all good wishes for a most delightful and successful meeting and assuring them of our hearty cooperation in all their undertakings. Mrs. Sydney P. Cooper, President. Pittsboro, N. C, Oct. 10, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, U. D. C. Convention, Wilmington, N. C. Loving greetings to you and the entire Convention. It is grief to me that I can not be with you in person, but be assured my thoughts are with you. Mrs. Henry A. London. Marion, N. C, Oct. 11, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., U. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. My love, and I beg that the Convention will complete pledges for "Star and Bars Memorial." Best wishes. Mrs. T. W. Bickett. Waynesville, N. C, Oct. 11, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., U. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. Greetings to Daughters of Confederacy in Convention. May they be united in love and harmony. All Daughters of Western Caro- lina have rendered unswerving loyalty. Mrs. W. A. Hines. 86 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Winton, N. C, Oct. 11, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., V. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. Greetings to Convention. How I wish I were with you! Love and regret. Mrs. Roswell C. Bridger, Americus, Ga., Oct. 11, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., V. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. Greetings and best wishes for a most successful Convention, and deepest regret that I can not be with you. Mrs. Frank Harold. Bessemer, Ala., Oct. 11, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., V. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. Best wishes for a most delightful and successful silver anniver- sary. Regret very much my inability to be present and bring a greeting from Alabama. Will be with you in thought. Mrs. E. L. Huey, President Alabama Div., U. D. C. Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 11, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, U. D. C. Convention Hall, Wilmington, N. C. Hope you are feeling fine and that the Convention is a successful one. Henry Wilson. Asheville, N. C, Oct. 12, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, N. C. Div., V. D. C, Wilming- ton, N. C. Love and greetings from Asheville. Elizabeth Lumpkins Glenn. United Daughters of the Confederacy 87 New Bern, N. C, Oct. 12, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, State President, N. C. Div., U. D. C, Wil- mington, N. C. Best wishes for a successful Convention. Love, and regrets that I can not be with you. Mrs. Jack Hollistkr. Fredericksburg, Va., Oct. 12, 1922. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, U. D. C. Convention, Wilmington, N. C. Virginia Division in Convention assembled sends love and greet- ings to her neighbor likewise assembled. Mrs. D. C. Jackson, Cor. Sec., Va. U. D. C. My dear Mrs. Wilson: May the meeting be in every sense just what you would have it. One of my good wishes for my successor is that she may find in your successor the same courtesy, patience, and efficiency that I have found always in you. Sincerely yours, Eloise W. Wright, Recording Secretary-General. Every good wish for as successful a meeting as you desire. Allie Garner, Corresponding Secretary-General. 88 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention CHILDKEN'S EVENING Wednesday, October 11, 1923 Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director C. of C, presiding Invocation. Music. Presentation of Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Division Director of Children of Confederacy, by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, North Carolina Division, U. D.C. Reading of Three Best Reports. Miss Lillian Johnston, Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Miss Helen Bard, Robert E. Lee Chapter, Asheville. Miss Way Creacy Webb, Frank Bennett Chapter, Wadesboro. Presentation of Prizes: 1. Official Historical Medal, given by the Gastonia Chapter to the high school pupil writing best essay on Matthew Fontaine Maury, awarded to Miss Hazel Lewis, Lowell. 2. The W. H. Whitehead Medal offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt, in memory of her father, for best essay on "The Confederate Navy," awarded to Miss Virginia Cason, New Bern. 3. Five dollars in gold given by Dr. Eugene Glenn, in memory of his father, for best paper on the record of the writer's ancestors, awarded to Miss Belle Gaither, Newton. 4. The Jefferson Davis Scholarship, given by State Division to the high school pupil submitting finest essay on Jefferson Davis, awarded to William Cozart Whitehead, Rocky Mount. 5. The William Moore Watson Banner, given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig, in memory of her father, to the children's chapter making the best report during the year, awarded to the Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. 6. The J. D. Moore Loving Cup, given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig, to the chapter making greatest increase in membership, awarded to the Julia Jackson Chapter, Charlotte. Pageant — Part 1. The South Vindicated. Part 2. Songs of the South. Arranged by Mrs. Eloise B. Berkheimer, Historian of Cape Fear Chapter, U. D. C. Reception. Courtesy Sorosis Club and Business and Professional Women's Club. United Daughters of the Confederacy 89 HISTOEICAL EVENING Thursday, October 12, 1922 Invocation. Vocal Solo — Selected Mrs. M. H. Crocker Greetings Mr. S. S. Nash Vocal solo — selected. Presentation of Mrs. John L. Bridgers, State Historian by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President, North Carolina Division, U. D. C. Presentation of Prizes. Mixed Quartette — "Swing Along." Presentation of Portrait of Mrs. William M. Parsley, First Presi- dent and Founder of North Carolina Division, U. D. C, by Mrs. I. W. Faison. 90 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention STATE PRIZES, CHILDREN OF THE CON- FEDERACY, 1923 First — Official Historical Medal. Offered by the Historical Com- mittee of Gastonia Chapter to the High School pupils of the State for the best essay on the immortal "Zebulon Baird Vance." Second — Five Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. R. E. Little in memory of her father, Col. Risden Tyler Bennett, 14th N. C. Regi- ment, to High School pupils for the best essay on "Brig.-Gen. James Johnston Fettigrew." Third— The W. H. Whitehead Medal. Offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt, in memory of her father, for the best essay on "The Confederate Navy." Fourth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. Eloise Burkheimer, in memory of her daughter, Anne Eloise Burkheimer, to the C. of C. Chapter that makes the best general report, excelling in work in all the departments of State C. of C. activities. Fifth — The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter, Newton, offers a prize to the member of C. of C. of the State who raises the most money for the Stars and Bars Memorial. Sixth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Samuel Nathan Bear to the boy in North Carolina under twelve years of age who writes the best essay on the "Confederate Flags." Seventh — Five Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. Bessie Lee Wig- gins Cawthorn, in memory of her grandmother, Elizabeth Slade Wiggins (who gave seven sons to the Confederate service), for the best essay written by a girl under eighteen years of age on "Confederate Mothers." Eighth — Five Dollars in Gold. Offered by Dr. Eugene Glenn, in memory of his father, Marion S. Glenn, for the best paper on "Record of Their Ancestors." Ninth — Ten Dollars. Offered by James B. Gordon Chapter to the High School pupil sending in the best essay on "Gen. James B. Gordon." Tenth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, to the District Director organizing the greatest number of C. of C. Chapters. Every twenty-five new members added to each Chapter already organized will count the same as one new Chapter. Eleventh — The William Moore Watson Banner. Given by Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, in memory of her father, to the Children's Chapter making the best report for the year. United Daughters of the Confederacy 91 Twelfth — The J. D. Moore Chapter Loving Cup. Given by Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, to the Children's Chapter making the greatest increase in membership for the year. RULES GOVERNING CONTESTS The length of the essay shall be! not more than 1,500 words. Each essay must be written on one side of paper only, and typed, if possible. Essays will be judged upon subject matter, style, and neatness. Each essay must be signed with fictitious name and accompanied by sealed envelope, on the outside of which will be the fictitious name of the author, and on the inside the real name and address of the writer and the Chapter of which he or she is a member. Essays must be sent to the State Director on or before Septem- ber 1, 1923. Morehead City, N. C, January, 1923. Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, State Director, Children of the Confederacy. GEKERAL PRIZES, CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY, 1923 First — The R. H. Ricks Banner. Given to the C. of C. Chapter sending the best report to the General Convention, Washington, D. C, 1923. Second — The Bettiq Marriot Whitehead Prize. Given to the State Director registering the greatest number of members during the year. Third — The Florence Goalder Faris Medal. Given the member of the C. of C. writing the best essay on the subject "Terry's Texas Rangers." Fourth — The Eliza Jane Guinn Historical Award. To the mem- ber of the C. of 0. who writes the best essay on the subject "Rob- ert E. Lee." Fifth — Three cash prizes of $50, $15 and $10 respectively, will be given to the school children writing the first, second and third best answer to the questionnaire, "Things We Should Know" (Histor- ical). Open to all school children under eighteen years of age. Where a tie occurs, preference will be given to the child who is a member of the C. of C. 92 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention No award will be made in any of these contests unless at least two creditable papers are submitted on any one subject. For par- ticulars, apply to your State Director or the Third Vice-President General, Mrs. W. E. Massey, Hot Springs, Ark. Send all essays and other papers on or before September 1 to your State Director, who will forward same to the Third Vice- President General, as all contests close October 1 and all papers must be in her hands prior to that date. RULES FOR ESSAYS Each essay must be written on one side of paper, and typed, if possible. Must not contain more than 1,500 words. Each essay must be signed with fictitious name and accompanied by sealed envelope, on the outside of which is the fictitious name and on the inside the real name and address of the writer, and the Chapter of which he or she is a member. RULES FOR QUESTIONNAIRE Each questionnaire must be signed with fictitious name, accom- panied by sealed envelope, on the outside of which is the fictitious name of the writer, and on the inside is the real name of the con- testant, with Chapter and State. Contestants who are not members of the C. of C. must give name of town and State, and also say whether a student of any school. STATE PRIZES FOR 1923 First — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson of Gastonia to the Daughter sending in the best "Reminiscence of a Woman of the Confederacy." Second — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by the Mt. Airy Chapter for best "Reminiscence of a Veteran," written by a Daughter. Third — The Henry A. London Prize of Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. H. A. London in memory of her husband, to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The Causes That Led to the War Between the States." Fourth — The D. B. Coltrane Prize of Ten Dollars in Gold. Given by Mrs. D. A. Garrison in honor of her father, to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "Gen. Robert E. Lee's Life After the War." United Daughters of the Confederacy 93 Fifth — The Martha Glenn Loving Cup. Given by Mrs. S. A. Kindley in memory of her mother, to the Chapter making the best historical report. Sixth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Col. Albert L. Cox, to the Daughter who sends in the best paper on "The Life and War Record of Gen. William Ruffin Cox." Seventh — The Margaret Cromwell Prize of Twenty-five Dollars. Offered by Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash Morrison in memory of her grandmother, to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The North Carolina Women of the Sixties." Eighth — Twenty Dollars. Offered by Gen. Julian S. Carr, to the Daughter writing the best paper on "North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg." Ninth — Twenty Dollars. Offered by Mrs. J. Edward Johnston for the best paper written by a Daughter on "The Life and War Record of James Johnston Pettigrew." Tenth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs. Frank Shepherd Spruill, for the best paper written by a Daughter on "The Life and War Record of Col. Frank W. Byrd." Eleventh — The Battle of Bentonville Chapter offers Ten Dollars in memory of Miss Carry Leazer, for the best paper on "The Life of Governor Vance." Twelfth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by Col. J. Bryan Grimes, in memory of his father, to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The Life and War Record of Major Gen. J. Bryan Grimes." Thirteenth — The Frank M. Parker Chapter of Enfield offers Five Dollars to the Daughter who writes the best paper on "The Life and War Record of Col. Frank M. Parker." Fourteenth — The Charles F. Fisher Chapter of Burlington offers Five Dollars to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "Charles F. Fisher." Fifteenth — Five Dollars. Offered by Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell to the U. D. C. Scholarship girl at N. C. C. W. who writes the best paper on "The Most Noted Women Connected with the War Between the States." Sixteenth — The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter will give a medal to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The Life and War Record :' Gen. Robert Ransom." Seventeenth — Five Dollars. Offered by Mrs. Albert Goldsmith of Mt. Airy for the best paper written by a Daughter on "Peace." Eighteenth — The Bethel Heroes Chapter of Rocky Mount offers Ten Dollars to the Daughter sending in the largest number of 94 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention World War Records. To compete for this you must sign your name at the top of every record and send them to Mrs. J. A. Higgins, Tarboro Street, Rocky Mount, N. C. Nineteenth — The Sallie Bunn Thorpe Prize of Ten Dollars. Of- fered by the Bethel Heroes Chapter, in honor of their first Presi- dent, to the Chapter sending in the greatest number of World War Records correctly filled out. Twentieth — Ten Dollars. Offered by the Bethel Heroes Chapter, in memory of Mrs. J. W. Hines, to the member of the American Legion or Auxiliary who will get filled out and send in to Mrs. R. P. Holt the greatest number of World War Records. All War Records must be in by September 1. Twenty-first — Five Dollars in Gold. Offered by Mrs,. L. B. Newell to the Chapter President who will best express her report in not more than 150 words. Twenty-second — The Thirteenth District offers Ten Dollars to the Daughters who sends in the largest number of new or renewal subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran at $1.50 a year. These orders to be sent to Mrs. R. P. Holt, Box 605, Rocky Mount, so a record of each can be kept and all money go through the State Treasurer. Twenty-third — Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace offers Ten Dollars to the District Director sending in the greatest number of new subscrip- tions to The Confederate Veteran. Twenty-fourth — The Thirteenth District offers Ten Dollars to the District sending in the best Historical Report to the State Histo- rian by September 15. Twenty-fifth — The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter offers a medal to the Daughter who raises the largest amount for the Stars and Bars Memorial. Twenty-sixth — The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter offers a flag to the Chapter which raises the largest amount for the Stars and Bars Memorial. Twenty-seventh — The Lane Banner, given by Mrs. T. G. Hyman of New Bern in memory of her father, William B. Lane, to the District making the best yearly report. Twenty-eighth — Ten Dollars in Gold. Offered by the Cape Fear Chapter to the Chapter that orders the greatest number of U. D. C. badges this year. Order your blanks from Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, Wilmington. Twenty-ninth — The Carrie Watson Pearce Medal. Given by Mrs. Thomas Craig of Gastonia, in memory of her sister, to the Chapter making the highest record during the year, including the greatest increase in membership, historical, educational, contributions to the United Daughters of the Confederacy 95 needs of Veterans, and all other work pertinent to the organiza- tion. Competing papers sent by September 15 to State President and judged by Committee appointed by her on first day of Con- vention. Thirtieth— Ten Dollars. Offered by Mrs. J. Dolph Long of Gra- ham to the Chapter making the greatest increase in membership during the year. Thirty-first — Ten Dollars. Offered by Mrs. C. F. Harvey of Kin- ston to the Chapter showing the greatest percentage of increase in membership during the year. Thirty-second — Ten Dollars. Offered by Mrs. Dan S. Hall of Bur- lington to the District showing the greatest percentage of increase in membership during the year. Thirty-third — Ten Dollars. Offered to the Chapter that registers during the year the greatest number of members between the ages of 18 and 25 years. The last four prizes will be awarded by the records on Regis- trar's book. GENERAL PRIZES FOR WHICH WE CAN WORK First — The Raines Banner. To the Division making the largest collection of papers and historical records, etc. Second — Rose Loving Cup. For best essay on "Behind the Lines: The Achievements and Privations of the Women of the South." Third — Anna Robinson Andrews Medal. For best paper on "Jef- ferson Davis, Secretary of War, in Cabinet of Franklin Pierce." Fourth — A Soldier's Prize, $20. For best paper on "Robert Lee Bullard, Man and Soldier." Fifth — Roberts Medal. For second best essay submitted in any contest. Sixth — Youree Prize, $100. For World War Records. Seventh — Hyde Medal. Best paper on "Gen. J. E. B. Stuart." Eighth — Orren Randolph iSmith Medal. For best paper on "Jeffer- son Davis, Officer in the United States Army, 1828-1835 and in War with Mexico, 1846." Ninth — William Alexander Leonidas Cox Medal. Best paper on "Three Private Soldiers, C. S. A. — Julian S. Carr, N. C; John Allen, Miss.; William Alexander Leonidas Cox, N. C." Rules can be found in General Minutes. 96 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention DISTRICT REPORTS District No. 3 Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: The annual meeting of the Third District, United Daughters of the Confederacy was held May 24, 1922, at Cleveland Springs Hotel, on the self-entertainment plan. At 1:30 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Mrs. S. A. Kindley of Gastonia, who presided in the absence of the District Director. Reports from all the Chapters of the District, patriotic songs, and an address from the State President, Mrs. T. W. Wilson, were features of the day. Mrs. Cabell Smith, former President of the Virginia Division, was presented and brought greetings from her Chapter and State. This District has: Members 747 New Members 95 Collections $2,922.09 Disbursements 2,414.05 Amounts contributed to different causes: Education % 21.00 Jefferson Davis Monument 54.00 Hero Fund 31.25 Free Bed at Montrose 39.80 Confederate Woman's Relief Fund 7.00 Cunningham Memorial 9.00 Lee Memorial 152.00 Confederate Woman's Home and Box at Christmas 95.00 Confederate Soldiers' Home 47.00 Stars and Bars Memorial 12.00 North Carolina Room, Richmond 8.00 Maury Monument 30.00 Historical Meetings, 14 reported. January 19 and May 10 were observed by all the Chapters with appropriate exercises, dinner to Veterans, etc., the Children Chap- ters assisting in these celebrations. Aid has been given to Veterans in the Home, and fruits, flowers, and other attentions have been bestowed upon them. United Daughters of the Confederacy 97 The work of the C. of C. of this District has been active. The only two reporting to me were the Julia Jackson Chapter of Char- lotte and the Zeb Vance Chapter of Gastonia. The Zeb Vance Chapter, with 33 members, is composed exclu- sively of boys, and their special interest is the Confederate Soldiers' Home. They have sent to the Home a box of clothing, socks, towels, etc.; $5 for cigars, $10 for a flag for Home, flower seed and marbles for their Easter gift. For Christmas they sent to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Gastonia, a box of oranges. The Julia Jackson Chapter has contributed: Fayetteville Water % 50.00 Mathew Fontaine Maury Monument 10.00 Jefferson Davis Monument 5.00 Gettysburg Monument 5.00 Lee Memorial 5.00 Wilson Memorial 5.00 Tuberculosis Bed 5.00 Mecklenburg Camp 200.00 Entrainment World War Veterans 5.00 Due on Fiano 125.00 North Carolina Room, Richmond 2.50 Jewish Relief 40.00 Flowers: Mrs. Parsley, Mother N. C. Division.. 10.00 Two Children: Veterans' County Home 22.50 Memorial Bed; Toys; Orthopaedic Hospital, Gastonia 100.00 Veteran's Wife (Reunion) 10.00 Veteran's Moving 5.00 Year's Support Veteran's Daughter 160.00 Scholarship Baldwin's Industrial School 50.00 Stranded Veterans 30.50 Veteran's Groceries; Coal 35.00 Four Floral Offerings 20.00 Car Fare Alexander Home, Thompson Orphanage to C. of C. Pageant 14.00 Confederate Flags for Memorials 23.60 Chapter's Periodical 22.60 In addition to the foregoing, the Chapter actively supported charities, provided comforts for the boys and nurses, at Oteen; it has celebrated birthday of J. R. Williamson, 90, the Camp's oldest member, of President Davis, and others; visited sick. Children are divided into senior and junior divisions, elect own officers, 7 98 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention hold meeting monthly, entertain Veterans, give bazaars, etc., to raise money. Total Membership 290 New Members 163 Receipts $1,529.65 Disbursements 1,489.15 Balance 40.50 Respectfully submitted, Lowrt Shufoed, Director District No. 3. District No. 5 Wilmington, October 11, 1922 — President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Gastonia. The next Convention of the North Carolina Division, will be held in Greensboro, the second Wednesday in October, 1923. The next General Convention will be held in Washington, D. C, the third Wednesday in November, 1923. The annual meeting of the Fifth District was held at China Grove June 15. The delegates assembled at the charming home of Mrs. C. B. Miller, where a delicious buffet luncheon was served by the hostess Chapter. After luncheon we drove to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where our business session was held. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. C. P. Fisher, pastor of the church, and this was followed by the impressive U. D. C. Ritual. Miss Virginia Hoke welcomed us most beautifully in the name of the China Grove Chapter. Several delightful songs gave variety to the program. Perhaps the most interesting musical feature of the day was a solo by Mrs. Sloan, of Charlotte, "Cover them over with Beautiful Flowers." This is a lovely poem set to music and dedicated to our Confederate Memorial Day. Mrs. Sloan's glorious voice fittingly interpreted the words and music. All who desire a new and beautiful selection for use on Memorial Day should secure copies of this song from the composer, Mrs. Baker, of Charlotte. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President of the North Carolina Division, was the guest of honor and the speaker of the afternoon. With her sure touch and intimate knowledge of both State and general work, she heightened our interest in all phases of the work and made us proud indeed of our latest State President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 99 Lexington, Salisbury and China Grove were well represented. High Point sent regrets and a wonderfully fine report of a great year's work. Hers was unquestionably the banner report. Thomas- ville, to our regret, was not represented. All reports showed that U. D. C. Chapters and C. of C. Chapters were responding well to calls made upon them. Concord is to revise her Children's Chapter this year. It was decided last year that the District Scholarship be financed by assessing each Chapter 25 cents per capita. So far, only Thomas- ville, High Point and Salisbury have paid their quota. Pledges were made to the following causes: Portrait of Mrs. Parsley; Stars and Bars Memorial, Cunningham Memorial. These pledges have been paid by each Chapter to the State Treasurer. We adopted with pleasure Mrs. Wilson's suggestion that each dis- trict make and design a District flag to carry to Convention. Miss Mary Henderson was asked by the meeting to design a flag for the Fifth District. Mrs. P. S. Carlton moved that the District go on record as desir- ing the self-entertaining plan for the annual State Conventions. This motion was unanimously carried. Mrs. W. J. Swink, at the suggestion of Mrs. Wilson, moved that we sponsor the plan of having all District meetings in either April or May, thus allowing the State President to plan her visits to these meetings more readily. This motion was also carried. Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall of Lexington was elected District Director. District accepted an invitation from Lexington for the meeting of 1923. I am not making a detailed statement of Chapter work, as the Chapter reports cover this. Respectfully submitted, Maby Henderson, Director. District No. 6 The annual meeting of District No. 6 was held with the Randolph Chapter in Asheboro, June 21, it having been postponed from April 19 on account of bad weather and impassable roads. Three Chapters had delegates present with fine reports. The other three Chapters were not able to make the trip, due to the heavy rains on the 20th, causing washouts on the roads. 100 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention The Asheboro Chapter had made every preparation to entertain a large delegation. The delegates and visitors were asked to assemble at the Central Hotel, and from there they were carried in automobiles to the Methodist Church. The church was beautifully decorated with Queen Anne's lace and Confederate flags. A delicious luncheon was served in the ladies' parlor of the church — a salad, followed by cream and cake. Each course carried out the Confederate colors, red and white. The business meeting was called to order at 2 o'clock by Mrs. E. L. Moffitt, First Vice-President, in the absence of the President, Mrs. J. V. Hunter, who had so recently lost her mother. Mrs. J. D. Kernodle, Leader of the Sixth District, presided. Mrs. W. H. Under- wood acted as Secretary. Mrs. E. L. Moffitt made the address of welcome. She was charming and gracious, and made everyone feel at home and welcome. Mrs. Kernodle made the response, assuring Mrs. Moffitt and the Asheboro Chapter that it was a great privilege and pleasure to meet with them; that Randolph had reason to be proud of her record in the war, and the Daughters and Grand- daughters were proving their loyalty to those who wore the Gray, by calling their Chapter by the name of Randolph. The roll was called; three Chapers had representatives present with fine reports, showing work well done and responses to all calls. Then came the round-table talks and other business. Mrs. J. P. Montgomery, Leader of the Stonewall Jackson Chil- dren's Chapter of Burlington, read a fine report of work done, showing the interest manifested in the work by her Chapter. Miss Elise Thompson of the Jacob A. Long Chapter of Children of the Confederacy, of Graham, read a report from that Chapter. They have 27 members and had sent $31.50 to the Old Woman's Home at Payetteville; put buttonhole bouquets on Veterans, and carried flowers to graves on Memorial Day; also helped the Mother Chapter to serve dinner to 86 Veterans that day. It was the pleasure of the meeting to elect Miss Emma McKinney of Reidsville as District Leader, to take up her work at the Octo- ber meeting in Wilmington. It was decided to fix time for the District meeting; to consult with the State President in regard to other District meetings, and arrange time so as not to conflict; to ask Chapters when sending in contributions to the Hero Fund that all surplus be applied to the Educational Fund by Treasurer. The meeting was closed with prayer by the Chaplain of Ran- dolph Chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy 101 After Miss McKinney, who was not present at the election, had been notified of her nomination, she declined to accept the office, stating that her time was too fully occupied with other duties. The election was taken up with Chapters by the Leader of the District and the nomination and vote of each Chapter taken. Mrs. Daniel S. Hall of Burlington was unanimously elected as Leader of District No. 6. It is a pleasure to me to turn this work over to Mrs. Hall, who, I am sure, will carry on the District work with energy and enthusiasm. Each Chapter has grown in membership and interest during the past years: Number Members Charles Fisher Chapter, Burlington 64 C. of C. Stonewall Jackson, Burlington 35 Graham Chapter, Graham 44 C. of C. Jacobl A. Long, Graham 27 Rockingham Chapter, Reidsville 50 C. of C. Annie Dillard 60 Randolph Chapter, Asheboro 46 Guilford Chapter, Greensboro 148 Chalmers Glenn Chapter, Leaksville-Spray 48 C. of C. Chapter, Leaksville-Spray 18 This gives a membership of 400 for the Mother Chapters in the District and 140 C. of C. Chapters. It is with real regret that I have to send my report instead of being present myself; but, due to many causes, it is impossible for me to be with the Convention this year. Last, but not least, Chalmers Glenn Chapter, Leaksville-Spray, has invited the District to meet with them in 1923. Mrs. J. D. Kernodle, Leader for District No. 6. District No. 7 The Chapters composing the Seventh District, namely, Albemarle, Monroe, Wadesboro, Laurinburg, Rockingham, and the Children's Chapters of Wadesboro and Rockingham, have been active in U. D. C. work the past year. They have looked after the Veterans, aided and entertained them, and responded to practically all the calls made upon them in behalf of the various U. D. C. activities. 102 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention We are glad indeed to be able to report tbe organization of a new Chapter at Rockingham, which promises to become one of the largest and most active Chapters in the State. Starting with a membership of 43, which has since materially increased, Mrs. Ent- whistle, President. The ladies composing the Pee Dee Guards, Rockingham, went immediately to work; a delegation of them visited the Old Ladies' Home at Fayetteville, carrying with them 50 cans of preserves, fruit, etc., and one of the members, Mrs. W. T. Covington, was so impressed with the spirit of the Home that she adopted on the spot one of the dear old ladies and will see that all her needs and wants are supplied. They have also organized a flourishing Children's Chapter with 50 charter members. We are proud to have these wide-awake new Chapters added to the original five faithful, steady, dependable Chapters of the Seventh District, and we give them a hearty welcome into the Confederacy. Our District meeting was held at Monroe, June 9, and was a most enjoyable occasion. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. R. B. Redwine, President Monroe Chapter, and after prayer by the Chaplain, Mrs. W. A. Lane, a most interesting program, consisting of readings, speeches, and most delightful music, was given by the hostess Chapter, closing with a beautiful address by Gen. William A. Smith of Ansonviile, whom we all were delighted to have as an honor guest on this occasion. At 1 o'clock a most elegant luncheon was served by the Monroe Daughters, after which the meeting again convened, Mrs. J. M. Brown, the District Director, presiding. The feature of the afternoon session was the address by our loved and honored State President, Mrs. T. W. Wilson, who, as she always does, inspired us with fresh zeal and enthusiasm in this worthy cause. We were fortunate in having with us, besides our State President, a number of other women notable in U. D. C. work. Mrs. I. W. Faison, Mrs. Eugene Little, Mrs. L. B. Newell and Mrs. Cabel Smith, Ex-President, Virginia Division, were in turn intro- duced by the Director and each made a most interesting and delightful talk. After hearing Chapter reports and other routine business, the meeting elected new officers, Mrs. R. B. Redwine being chosen as District Leader and Mrs. W. C. Crowell as Secre- tary. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Racky River Springs, picnic fashion. Mrs. Eugene Little, in her own inimitable way, expressed to the Monroe Chapter the great pleasure and hap- piness which had been ours as their guests, and the meeting was adjourned by singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Mrs. J. M. Brown, (Retiring) Director Seventh District. United Daughters of the Confederacy 103 District No. 10 Johnston Pettigrew Chapter was hostess to the Tenth District this year. The meeting was held in Christ Church parish house, April 22. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Bridgers and Gen. William A. Smith were our honor guests. General Smith made an appeal for assist- ance in reviving U. C. V. camps. He reported that under Mrs. Wilson's regime one-half of the lapsed camps had been revived, largely through her co-operation. Mrs. Wilson made a splendid address on the work of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Bridgers urged the District to do a larger historical work. Excellent reports were given from the Chapters and the Children of the Confederacy Chapters, these being the Henry A. London Chapter at Pittsboro and the Manly's Battery Chapter at Raleigh. Mrs. Bickett's report on the Stars and Bars Memorial was read. Mrs. Alfred Williams of Raleigh was elected District Director for next year. The delegates adjourned to the Peacock Alley Tea Room, where they were entertained at a beautifully appointed luncheon. After lunch they visited the Hall of History. Automobiles then carried them to the Soldiers' Home, where they were graciously received by Superintendent and Mrs. Wiggs and shown through the dining- room, pantries, kitchens, dormitories and hospital, visiting with the Veterans on the way. They then were driven to the home of Mrs. Josephus Daniels, where a beautiful reception was held. Mrs. H. M. London, District Director. District No. 11 The annual session of the Eleventh District of the United Daugh- ters of Confederacy met in Dunn, Thursday, May 4, 1922. Seven Chapters were represented, with a total attendance of about 100. Mrs. McD. Holliday, President of Chicora Chapter, presided. The guests were welcomed by Mr. J. C. Clifford, representing the Mayor, and greetings brought from the Chamber of Commerce, the Woman's Club and the Cornelius Harnett Chapter of D. A. R. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, our State President, was presented, and she, in her usual charming manner, outlined the work of the U. D. C, emphasizing the important phases. This was the outstanding feature of the day's program. Several musical numbers were given 104 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention by members of the local Chapter, and after a delicious luncheon, which was served at noon, Mrs. Holliday presented Miss MacMillan, District Director, who gave a most pleasing little talk on the work and future plans of the District. The minutes of the last meeting were then read and the usual roll call disposed of. The Chapter reports were unusually good, showing much work and interest during the year. The following officers were elected: Mrs. N. A. Townsend, Dis- trict Director; Miss Annie MacEachern, Secretary. Mrs. Hunter Smith, representing the Woman's Confederate Home, reported the recent improvements and present needs. She also stated there were numerous applications. Mrs. J. H. Anderson spoke about the Lee Memorial and said it was decided at the State Convention that this was the great work of the year. Miss Catharine Robinson of Fayetteville, in her pleas- ant way, urged each Chapter to see that the Veterans went to the Reunion at Richmond. Upon motion of Miss Brown, a rising vote of thanks was given to Miss MacMillan for her splendid services. Upon invitation of Miss MacMillan, it was decided to hold the next annual meeting at Red Springs, date to be decided later. (Miss) Cornelia S. MacMillan, Director. District No. 12 Madam, President and United Daughters of the Confederacy : We beg to submit the following report: The meeting of the Twelfth District was delightfully entertained by the Rose Hill Chapter, at the home of Mrs. Harvey Boney, June 10, 1922. This meeting was one of rare pleasure and profit. Our chief regret was that our charming State President could not be present. A detailed account of this meeting was given publicity at the time. The meeting in session, eight Chapters responded to the roll call and gave reports. All reports were in a very optimistic vein. Miss Winifred Faison presented in her own original, interesting manner, "Some of the Obstacles that Hinder Chapter Work." Mrs. Marshall Williams thundered of Gettysburg. Such a real- istic picture she painted for the Daughters that we hung our heads United Daughters of the Confederacy 105 in humiliation as we realized how remiss we had been in discharge of our duty to our fallen heroes. Our old soldiers present wept audibly. Mrs. B. B. Witherington, in her sweetly serious manner, con- ducted a memorial for the Daughters who have left us this year. Mrs. Thomas McGee of Goldsboro was unanimously elected as your Director. You are indeed to be congratulated on this selec- tion. Under Mrs. McGee's leadership we feel sure the work will go forward in a marvelous degree. All literature sent in for distribution was remailed to Chapters, two hundred letters were written, and one copy of our book, "Southern Women in War Times," was presented. Our District was greatly honored at the last General Convention, Miss Carrie Mae Saunders, of Burgaw and our own District, having won in the "Peace Essay" Contest. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. S. A. Wooten-. District No. 13 The Thirteenth District met in the Sunday School rooms of the Methodist Church in Nashville, April 19, 1922, with representatives present from the Chapters of Greenville, Tarboro, Wilson, Spring Hope, Nashville, and Rocky Mount. Middlesex 'phoned they were ready to start, but on account of the downpour were afraid to attempt the trip, but sent their report. The Chapter reports showed work and interest. The Powell Banner, given each year to the Chapter enrolling the largest number of new members, was won by the John W. Dunham Chapter of Wilson. At 12 o'clock we held a short memorial hour, after which we were invited to the basement, where the Robert H. Ricks Chapter were hostesses to the District at a delightful luncheon. After lunch, each object for which the U. D. C. is working was brought to us by some member of the District who had posted herself on that particular work. We want to go on record as endorsing Mrs. B. A. Blenner of Richmond for Recording Secretary General. We have eight Chapters, with a membership of 631, in our Dis- 106 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention trict. We have this year added 58 new members. We are nearly 100 per cent registered with both State and General Registrars. Have paid all taxes and sinking fund. We have given the following amounts: Confederate Woman's Relief Fund, $21.50; General Educational Fund, $19.50; State Educational Fund, $37.50; Stars and Bars Memorial, $11.50; Jefferson Davis Monument, $56.50; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $38.50; Gettysburg Monument, $34; Lee Memorial, $63; Publicity Fund for Book, $4; Maury Monument, $34; North Caro- lina Room in Richmond, $4; Woodrow Wilson Foundation, $10; War Mothers, $6; Cunningham Memorial, $13; Confederate Monu- ment at Seattle, Wash., $13; at Alvin, Texas, $1. To the Confed- erate Woman's Home we have sent many boxes, of a total value of $225, and at Christmas one Chapter sent a filled stocking for each member of the Home. To the Soldiers' Home, boxes and clothing valued at $75.70. We have visited the Soldiers' Home and tried to make the dear old men as happy as we could. One of our C of C. Chapters has sent $5 toward the Waterworks at the Home at Fayetteville. While we have not contributed money toward the Jefferson Davis Highway, a number of our members have worked diligently for same. We have sent one book to the Bodleian Library; collected 54 cor- rect World War Records; sent in 38 subscriptions to The Confed- erate Veteran; sold 44 copies of our book; and I forgot to mention the $119.95 we have given to the Hero Fund. Our District has bought and placed in the University of the South at Sewanee our State Flag, the same being asked for by the University; cost $11. Last year we won the prize of $5 for sending in the most new subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran, which we gave toward the Jefferson Davis Monument, and it was sent direct to the Treasurer-General so it would count at St. Louis. Members of our District won two of the State historical prizes last year, and one of the C. of C. prizes. One of our members won the Hyde Medal at the General Conven- tion, and also the prize offered to the State Director who placed the greatest number of copies of our book. This year our District is giving two prizes of $10 each The Sallie Bunn Thorpe Prize goes to the Chapter sending in the United Daughters of the Confederacy 107 largest number of World War records correctly filled out. This prize is given by the Bethel Heroes Chapter, in honor of their first President. The Martha O. Winstead Prize is given by the District in honor of our first Director, to be awarded to the District sending in the best historical report by September 15. Two prizes were offered to schools, one for the best paper on "Jefferson Davis," the other for the best paper on "Bryan Grimes." One State and one General prize is given by a member of our District; value, $25. We have observed all anniversaries and Memorial Day. We have given dinners to our Veterans and their wives and the widows of Veterans. Have given $40 to needy Veterans. One Chapter supports a widow of a Veteran. We have sent flowers, fruit and nourishment to sick Veterans and Daughters, and when they have answered the last roll-call we have sent to the Veterans an ivy wreath with Confederate Flag, and to Daughters, wreaths of red and white. A pension for a Veteran has been secured through the efforts of one of our Chapters. Two Chapters have secured passes for our Veterans to their county fairs, and one Chapter served free dinner to the Veterans of two counties on the fair grounds. We secured free transportation for our Veterans to the Reunion at Richmond, and enough money to pay all expenses. Several of our members went along to help give the Veterans a good time. Two Chapters have started Confederate Sections in their city libraries. One Chapter has nearly ready to unveil a monument to our own William Dorsey Pender. We feel very proud of our historical report, which is as follows: Typewritten pages, 215; printed pages, 124; written pages, 238; illustrations, 4; pictures in schools, 3; flags in schools, 3; books in libraries, 464; markers at Veterans' graves, 22; reminiscences, 3; essays, 31. We paid the way of a Veteran from our District, who now lives at the Soldiers' Home, to the Reunion at Asheville. One of our members spoke, both in Raleigh and in Burlington, on "Sidney Lanier." We have four active C. of C. Chapters, with a total member 108 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention ship of 283. We are sorry to report the Chapter at Nashville inactive, but hope before another year to have it back at work. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt, Leader, Maby Bryan Gobham, Secretary. District No. 14 It gives me pleasure to report, for the District, 12 Chapters of U. D. C, with an active membership of 692. During the year one new Chapter has been organized, the "Albritton Sugg" at Hooker- ton, with eight members. One hundred and eight new members were received in the District. Thirty-two members have died, been demitted, or dropped. There are in the District nine Chapters of C. of C, with a total membership of 317. One new Chapter, "Capt. Swift Galloway" at Snow Hill, has been organized, with seven members. One hun- dred and fifteen new members were received during the year. Six members of C. of C. have been transferred, having reached the age of eighteen. I am happy to report at this writing that every Chapter in the District, both U. D. C. and C. of C, not only are properly registered with the State and General Division but each has a complete Chapter file. I have had communication, both by letter and by 'phone, with interested parties at Belhaven, looking to the organization of a Chapter of U. D. C, for which application blanks have already been forwarded. I have not found it necessary to visit in person the Chapters of the District as much as I did last year, but by correspondence and 'phone I have kept in close touch with the work. The Calen- dar prepared by our worthy President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, outlining the work for the year, and her monthly letters calling special attention to the different phases of the work, have been very helpful in stimulating activity, and all the Chapters at this time are in fine condition. The financial report will show marked interest in education and an increase in all the contributions. Four prizes of $5 each for essays were offered. One scholarship has been awarded at the State College, Raleigh, to the grandson of a Confederate Vet- eran. By request of Mrs. Wilson, our President, flags have been placed in all the city schools of the District, and arrangements United Daughters of the Confederacy 109 have been made to place them in the county schools next year. By request of the Daughters, the birthday of Matthew Fontaine Maury, January 14, was observed in all the city schools with special program. Favorite hymns of Generals Lee and Jackson, also of President Davis, were used in all the churches on the Sunday preceding their respective birthday. The Chapters have manifested special interest in arranging historical programs for their meetings. A number of scrapbooks are being prepared. There have been 28 copies of The Confederate Veteran subscribed for; 16 copies of "Women of the South in War Times"; five copies of "Truths of History," and one copy of "Boys of the Confederacy." Eighty-three War Records have been pre- pared, two Crosses of Honor bestowed, and several applications are in hand. Ninety-seven dollars have been spent for Markers, one picture has been presented to a school, and one Chapter purchased six uniforms for their Veterans, amounting to $125. Request was made, by the Chapters, of the County Commissioners throughout the District, to furnish free transportation to all the Veterans to attend the Reunion in Richmond in June; many attended, and all report having had a very enjoyable time. The annual meeting of the District was held Saturday, April 22, with the Pamlico Chapter in the Auditorium of the Washington Collegiate Institute, Washington Park, Washington. Reports of the various Chapters were read and these revealed very satisfac- tory results. The George Stanley Dewey Loving Cup awarded to the Chapter making the best educational report for the year, was won by the A. M. Waddell Chapter of Kinston. The prize of $10 in gold awarded for the greatest increase in membership during the year, was won by the Joseph Kinsey Chapter of C. of C. of LaGrange. Mrs. C. F. Harvey of the A. M. Waddell Chapter, Kinston, was elected District Director for the coming year. An invitation was extended by Mrs. D. L. M. Fields, President of the Col. C. F. Whitfield Chapter, LaGrange, to the District to be their guest at the next meeting, in the Spring of 1923, which invitation was unanimously accepted. The weather was very unfavorable; but even with this, we had a splendid gathering, and upon adjournment all expressed themselves as being amply repaid for having made the effort to be present. On May 10, Memorial exercises were observed by the District. The Veterans, their wives and widows, were all cared for in a splendid way. During the entire year special attention Was 110 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention given these, and they have been ministered unto in a very generous manner. Both of the Confederate Homes have been remembered with valuable contributions of various kinds. Acting upon the suggestion of Mrs. Wilson, our President, I have had made a U. D. C. flag, indicating thereon by gold stars the number of Chapters of U. D. C. and members thereof in the District, also by silver stars the number of Chapters of C. of C. and members. The flag is now in possession of this Convention, to be used as it may direct. All communications of importance concering the work coming into my hands during the year, have been referred to the several Chapters for their consideration. The financial report, showing disbursements for the year, is as follows: Total .amount $4,426.16, composed of the items enumerated below: State and General Tax and Sinking Fund $ 358.00 State Education 116.50 Confederate Soldiers' Home 111.00 Confederate Woman's Home 147.00 Sanatorium Free Bed Fund 63.09 Stars and Bars Memorial 50.00 Gettysburg 160.00 Jefferson Davis Monument Receipts 65.00 Confederate Woman's Relief Fund 3.00 Cunningham Memorial 3.00 N. C. Room in Richmond 22.50 Lee Memorial at Lexington, Va 82.50 Hero Fund 151.35 Mattthew Fontaine Maury Fund 95.20 Wilson Foundation Fund 5.00 Robert E. Lee Chapter, Seattle, Wash 6.00 Confederate Memorial Fund, Texas 1.00 Contributions to Veterans, wives and widows.. 2,270.60 By C. of C, Water Fund, Fayetteville Home. . . 68.00 Incidental expenses 450.17 Veterans' Uniforms and Markers 197.25 Total amount for all purposes $4,426.16 With this report, my work as Director of the Fourteenth District United Daughters of the Confederacy 111 ceases. Whatever progress has been made during the two years of my Directorship, is due in a large degree to the splendid response of the several Chapters to every request I have made. I would be remiss in my duty if I did not take this occasion to express my sincere appreciation for this splendd cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director Fourteenth District. District No. 15 The tenth annual meeting of District No. 15, Halifax County, was delightfully entertained by the Scotland Neck Chapter, April 20, 1922, at Madry's Opera House. The meeting was opened by the reading of the ritual by the Director. All five Chapters of the District were represented, also two Children's Chapters. Our State President, Mrs. Wilson, gave an outline of the work to be done. Mrs. John L. Bridgers, State Historian, gave an interesting his- torical talk and begged for more historical papers. Mrs. N. L. Steadman of Halifax Chapter was elected District Director. A rising vote of thanks and appreciation was extended to the retiring Director. At the close of the meeting, a beautiful and bountiful luncheon was served at the Womack Hotel. The Director led the District in expressing by a rising vote of thanks the appreciation of all present. The District accepted the invitation to meet in Halifax next April. The membership of the District is 245, including 25 new mem- bers. All dues, taxes, and sinking funds are paid. Four dinners were given to Veterans. Enfield Chapter also entertained the World War Veterans. Sick Daughters and Veterans were visited, and money, trays, flowers, and fruits were taken to them. Weldon Chapter aided a transient Veteran by giving lodging, food, shoes and money. Several large boxes of canned goods, candy, and eight rugs were sent to Confederate Homes. Enfield Chapter aided two sick 'Sons of Veterans, and is supporting an Armenian orphan for the third year, $60. Four dozen iron markers were placed on Veterans' graves at Enfield. Enfield Chapter presented to the graded school our State flag and a photograph of M. F. Maury. A medal was presented to a pupil of this school for the best essay on "Maury." For second best essay, a $2.50 gold piece was given. The District sent garments to the Near East Relief. Three World 112 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention War Records were sent in. All Memorial Days were observed. The Director, through personal efforts, raised $35 for her Chapter. She reorganized the Cary Whitaker Camp, U. C. V., and made the money to pay all back dues; also assisted two widows in applying for pensions. She went before the County Commissioners and caused an appropriation to be made to defray all expenses of those Veterans who wished to attend the Reunion at Richmond. Twenty- five Veterans attended, and $290 was used. Scotland Neck Chapter presented "Southern Women in War Times" to the Public Library. Littleton Chapter sold seven copies of this book, and presented a picture of Lee, Jackson and Johnston to the graded school. Weldon presented book to graded school. Enfield Chapter gave $10 to the Woodrow Wilson Fund. Total amounts contributed by the District: Soldiers' Home, $28; Confederate Woman's Home, $23; Nurses' Fund, $2.85; State Edu- cational Fund, $15; Hero Fund, $65.25; General Educational Fund, $1; Cunningham Memorial, $1.50; Stars and Bars Memorial, $7; Jefferson Davis Monument, $21.50; Gettysburg Monument, $18; Lee Memorial, $8; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $12.50; Confederate Woman's Relief, $1.50; M. F. Maury Monument, $8.80; N. C. Room at Richmond, $2; Publicity Fund, $1; Grand total of above, $216.90. Respectfully submitted, Katie W. Riddick, Retiring Director District No. 15. District No. 16 The annual meeting of the Sixteenth District, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was held in the Ahoskie High School Audito- rium, May 17, 1922. Despite most unfavorable weather, the majority of the 10 Chap- ters comprising this District were represented, and with the added forces of a representative number of the townspeople we were a goodly congregation to join in the opening prayer by Mr. Barker, a Methodist minister. "The Star Spangled Banner" was then heartily sung by all present. Mrs. Joe Vann, President of the local Chapter, very graciously welcomed us in the name of her organization, embodying a pleasing recognition of the old Veterans present, about six in number. Mr. Williams, an attorney, followed Mrs. Vann in an address of wel- United Daughters of the Confederacy 113 come in behalf of the town. He made most flattering remarks to us women regarding our efforts in keeping alive the history of the Confederacy, made by these brave old soldiers, referring to the women as a vital part of the Confederacy. Mrs. F. M. Dunstan of the Frank Byrd Chapter, U. D. C, of Windsor, responded to these addresses in a very appropriate and pleasing manner. Mrs. Gatling, our District Leader, added a few remarks, compli- menting Ahoskie's hospitality and apparent interest in our meeting. She urged each Chapter to complete its own history, to be turned over to the State Historian, Mrs. John L. Bridgers of Tarboro, who requested that this be done. Minutes and roll-call followed, to which Ahoskie, Aulander, Eliza- beth City, Merry Hill, Winton and Windsor responded with a cred- itable delegation. Mrs. Stanley Leary, of the Ahoskie Chapter, sang very sweetly for us at this interval. Mrs. Wilson, our State President, was to have talked to us at this time, but unavoidable circumstances had prevented her coming. She sent us an inspiring message, however, which Mrs. Gatling read. She urged us to atttend the State Con- vention to be held in Wilmington in October. This particular meeting, she explained, would be of unusual interest, it being the Silver Anniversary at the home of the Mother of the State organiza- tion, Mrs. Parsley. Mrs. Bridger of Winton then introduced our State Historian, Mrs. J. L. Bridgers of Tarboro, who won our hearts by her gentle, retir- ing manner and her enthusiasm and interest in her work. She told of North Carolina's honor in winning the most prizes offered for the various objects, and of her visit to the Text-Books Com- mittee, and to Dr. Brooks, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion, begging their cooperation in excluding Muzzy's History from the State schools, this particular publication being so false and so unjust to the South. This was followed by several vocal selections by Miss Wynne, a guest of Mrs. Dunstan, accompanied by Mr. Kenneth Raynor of Ahoskie. Committees on nomination of officers, place and time of next meeting and resolutions were then apppointed. After singing "Dixie," adjournment for luncheon was taken. This proved a most delightful affair. Aside from the many good things prepared for us, it was a real feast of love and goodfellowship in which all mingled and were happy. The afternoon session opened at 2:30. "America" was sung and the usual routine business was begun. Several interesting addresses 8 114 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention followed, Miss Early of Aulander making such an interesting talk that it was moved and carried to have it sent to the News and Observer for publication. Mrs. R. P. Holt, State Director of War Records, then spoke to us with her usual simple earnestness. In presenting the causes so dear to her she mentioned many object worthy of notice, asking for donations to monuments, etc. Her tribute to Major Cunningham for his services and untiring love for the old soldiers and Daughters was one of real personal love and knowledge. She alluded to him as the father of The Confederate Veteran, which paper she wanted to see in every Southern home, U. D. C. Library, and public school in the State. Mrs. Holt urged us on to victory with our Lee Memorial Fund, Educational work, and organization of Children's Chapters. Here again North Carolina leads, having more than any other State. Her most earnest appeal was for the registration of our World War soldiers. This can never be done unless each Chapter will get a record of the number of soldiers from its county. Elizabeth City leads in this work in this District, some of the Chapters not having responded to the call at all. She begged our interest in the circulation of "Women in War Times" and in pictures of Lee, Jackson, Davis and others of like fame, these to be hung in our schools. She deplored the fact that so few such pictures were seen, and stated that the Atlanta Division was having one made of Jefferson Davis to be sent to the Convention city from year to year and placed directly behind the President-General's chair. The speaker pointed to the necessity of filling in the report blanks sent us, as that was the only means of determining our voting strength and getting the desired information. Mrs. Holt closed her remarks by asking us to support Mrs. B. A. Blenner of Richmond for our next National Corresponding Secretary. This we did, knowing Mrs. Holt was in a position to give us reliable judgment on the subject. Mrs. Dunstan was then asked to report to us concerning the Junior Work, which she did with enthusiasm. Having been the Leader of the Thomas Garrett Chapter of Bertie County she is naturally especially interested in this work. Election of officers followed. Mrs. R. C. Bridger of Winton was made Leader. This office was very graciously accepted by her; and in a few well-chosen remarks she pledged herself ready and willing to serve the Sixteenth Division most faithfully. Mrs. Joe Vann of Ahoskie was elected Secretary. United Daughters of the Confederacy 115 Mrs. C. J. Rher of Windsor then read fitting resolutions on entertainment, expressing our appreciation for the many courte- sies extended to us. Creditable reports from all the Chapters in this District were read, showing good, live interest in the work at hand. Aulander invited the next District meeting. The invitation was held open, however, for further discussion. Mrs. Vann then invited the entire delegation, in the name of her Chapter, to Ahoskie's little up-to-date theatre, where a special picture was being run for us. After appropriate music, the meet- ing adjourned. Miss Barker of Ahoskie served us faithfully as our pianist, for which she was voted thanks. Mrs. E. L. Gatling, Leader, Mrs. H. M. Bell, Secretary. 116 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORT NAME OF CHAPTER Ahoskie — Ahoskie Chapter Albemarle — Albemarle Chapter Asheboro — Randolph Chapter Asheville — Asheville Chapter Asheville — Fanny Patton Chapter Aulander — Aulander Chapter Brevard — Transylvania Chapter Burgaw — Pender Countv Chapter Burlington — Chas. F. Fisher Chapter Chapel Hill — Leonidas Polk Chapter Charlotte — Stonewall Jackson Chapter China Grove — China Grove Chapter .. Clinton — Ashef ord-Sillers Chapter Concord — Dodson-Ramseur Chapter Dillsboro — W. A. Enloe Chapter Dunn — Chicora Chapter Durham — Julian S. Carr Chapter Elizabeth City— D. H. Hill Chapter. Enfield— Frank M. Parker Chapter Fairmont — Gus Floyd Chapter Fayetteville— j . E. B. Stuart Chapter Gastonia — Gastonia Chapter Goldsboro — Thomas Ruff>n Chapter.. Graham — Graham Chapter Greensboro — Guilford Chapter Greenville — Geo. B. Singletary Chapter Halifax — Halifax Chapter. Henderson — Vance Countv Chapter Hend'ville — Margaret Davis Hayes Chapter... Hickory — Abel A. Shuford Chapter High Point — High Point Chapter Hillsboro — Gen. Geo. B. Anderson Chapter Jacksonville — Onslow Guards Chapter Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain Chapter Kinston— A. M. Waddell Chapter LaGrange— Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter Laurinburg — Scotland Chapter Leaksville-Spray — Chalmers-Glenn Chapter Lenpir — Z. B. Vance Chapter Lexington — R. E. Lee Chapter Lincolnton — Southern Stars Chapter Littleton — Roanoke Minute Men Chapter Louisburg — Jos. J. Davis Chapter Lumberton — Robeson Chapter Marion — McDowell Chapter Middlesox — Nash Chapter Monroe — Monroe Chapter Mooresville — Battle of Bentonvilie Chapter Morehead City — Emeline J. Pigott Chapter Mount Airy — Mount Airy Chapter New Bern — New Bern Chapter Newton — Ransom-Sherrill Chapter North Wilkesboro — Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter Oriental — Neuse Chapter Pittsboro — Winnie Davis Chapter Pollocksville— Col. John N. Whitford Chapter Raeford — Raeford Raleigh — Johnston Pettigrew Chapter Red Springs — Red Springs Chapter Reidsville — Rockingham. 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"a 03 s fa Q) 03 Q 13 >> 03 -o >> o S o 03 a C3 -C O V ID c ■£ oS in 03 OT3 3 o 03 m Q >> *0D fa T3 0 s K ° . £ a a fa g 00 ft u > 3 -a a £ O-e ■o "O s XI OJ OS P 03 o CO o o OK fcS 6 9 5 Yes Yes 9 34.00 171.69 120.66 $ 30.00 54 81 Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 177.15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1,405.00 1,275.52 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 265.74 238.68 Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes 75.55 74.57 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 621.00 621.00 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 49.20 49.20 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 70.00 183.51 Yes No No Yes No No Yes 71.84 15.75 Yea Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1,663.98 1,561.37 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes 95.38 79.11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 138.65 189.96 122 50 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 189.96 Yes No Yes No No No Yes 167.16 130.05 154.13 178.92 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes 163.36 138.02 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 383.07 382.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 273.21 299.79 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 528.52 461.48 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes 200. 15 200.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 273.43 218.58 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes 210.17 188.14 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No "Yes" Yes 61.92 60.01 Yes Yes No Yes No No 104.00 74.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Two Yes 174.25 279.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 1,253.31 1,116.09 No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes 36.78 36.34 Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 83.11 81.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 150.73 144.40 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 521.38 517.80 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yen Yes 204.03 204.03 Yes Yes Yes No 54.47 51.77 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 121.19 119.11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 86.60 77.40 Yes Yes No No No No No Yes 31.60 83.40 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 173.48 155.90 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes 93.82 61.74 Yes No No No No No Yes Yes 197.29 63.95 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 151.95 152.07 Yes Yes No Yes 22.50 30.80 Yes Yes Yes No Yes 108.00 103.00 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes 623.00 478.75 Yes Yes Yea Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 525.25 525.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 267.13 148.05 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 500.30 500.30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 202.00 153.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 217.81 40.00 113.33 Yes No 40.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 80.80 41.35 203 65 Yes Yes 41.00 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 62.32 55.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 177.72 171.11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yea Yes 67.50 42.77 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 500.95 427.43 118 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Statistical and Financial NAME OF CHAPTER Roxboro — Person County Chapter Rutherfordton-D. D. Mills Chapter Sanford — Lee County Chapter Scotland Neck — Scotland Neck Chapter... Shelby — Cleveland Guards Chapter Smithfield— Saunders- Holt Chapter Snow Hill — Greene County Chapter Spring Hope — John W. Bryant Chapter Statesville — States ville Chapter Sylva— B. H. Cathey Chapter Tarboro— W. D. Pender Chapter Thomasville — Briertield Chapter Trenton — Trenton Chapter Wadesboro — Anson Chapter Washington — Pamlico Chapter Waynesville — Haywood Chapter Weldon — Junius Daniel Chapter Whiteville — Jefferson Davis Chapter Wilmington — Cape Fear Chapter Wilson — John W. Dunham, Chapter Winston-Salem — Jam es BTGordon Chapter Winton — Hertford County Chapter Yanceyvllle— Caswell County Chapter S 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 38 29 34 25 107 33 40 39 80 92 40 17 32 75 53 42 31 209 189 176 20 20 Yea Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes c o E a) so Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SUPPLEMENTARY TO TABULATED CHAPTER REPORTS AHOSKIE— AHOSKIE CHATPER, No. 1730 Our chapter has paid its annual dues; has eighteen members and six blanks out being filed. "We observed may 10 and sent flowers to two sick Veterans and entertained the District Division of our Section this Spring. The initial yeas of the Ahoskie Chap- ter has been a very satisfactory one. We have had fine attend- ance and our historical programs have been very; interesting. We subscribe to "The Conferedate Veteran" and have bought one copy of "Southern Women in War Times." Presented the school on opening day with a North Carolina flag; also affered a medal. Gave $2.50 to Free Bed Fund at Sanatorium; $10.00 for Gettys- burg Fund; $5.00 for Jefferson Davis Monument; $2.00, Lee Memo- United Daughters of the Confederacy 119 Report — Continued "a 03 >> cS Q a >> J3 a & o 6 0 oi a a 03 O 0) 01 a o C3 K 03 o-c to S c n Q "m o o a a is CD ta ■c 3 "O a 8 O-S -e a -Q 03 eg o o o h5 Q S 32 OK &5 O « « P Yes No Yes No No No No Yes 47.05 31.20 Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes 39.68 80.97 35.59 Yes No No 76.71 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 37.00 351.98 26.75 Yes Yes Yes 228.32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes 58.84 40.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 254.08 253.98 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 58.78 50.07 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No 211.67 208.30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 267.81 258.31 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 79.08 54.95 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes 306.78 14.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 175.28 94.58 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes 64.95 56.45 Yes Yea No Yes Yes No Yes Yes 72.36 58.85 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes 429.44 400.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 594.65 429.45 Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 164.00 23.84 53.12 387.00 21.91 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No 45.02 rial Fund; $2.00 North Carolina Room at Richmond; sent can fruit to Soldiers and Womans' Home at Thanksgiving. Mes. J. N. Vann, President. ALBEMARLE— ALBEMARLE CHAPTER, No. 1023 Our Chapter meets regularly each month. Have 78 members enrolled. Collected all dues. Paid general and State taxes and sinking fund; contributed $5.00 to Nurses fund at Woman's Con- federate Home; $5.00 to Soldiers' Home; $10.00 to State Educa- tional fund; $16.00 to Maury Monument; $2.50 to Stars and Bars Memorial; $2.00 to Free Bed fund; $50.00 for scholarship which Chapter maintains at A. N. I. Institute; Contributed $45.00 on hospital bill for orphan girl; at Christmas sent to the Woman's Confederate Home 3 cases canned goods, 36 pairs hose, 31 boxes candy; sent $1.00 to Robert E. Lee Chapter Monument fund at Seattle, Wash.; sent flowers to Camp Chase Cemetery, Columbus,, 120 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Ohio; served dinner to Veterans of the county; asked Commissioners to pay Veterans' expenses to Reunion, which they did; gave 35 lunches to take with them; observed all special days. Mart Z. Moline, President. ASHEBORO— RANDOLPH CHAPTER, No. 1031 We have paid the following amounts in addition to disbursements in tabulated report: Sinking Fund $ 1.00 Educational Fund 10.00 Bed at Sanatorium 10.00 We have been very much handicapped very much this year by illness and two deaths in opr President's family. For our special work for the coming year we are going to look after the comfort of a Veteran who has been confined to his bed for three years. Our Chapter entertained the Sixth District at the annual meet- ing in June. Mrs. E. L. Moffit, President. ASHEVILLE— ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, No. 104 45 new members. Perfected registration. Presented $5.00 to winners of essay on "Matthew Fountaine Maury." Presented Lee Memorial to school children through instructive talks, causing children to contribute 1 cent each, raising $72.69. Inaugurated annual celebration honoring Vance, our War Governor. Raised $341.10, purchased 20 uniforms for Veterans before Richmond Re- union, secured farewell dinner, special complimentary street car, free railway transportation for 52 Veterans. Presented 18 framed pictures of Lee to schools. Ten new subscribers and 9 renewals for The Confederate Veteran. Sold six "Southern Women in War Times," papers on Stuart, Maury. Started movement for Chapter Room in Club House. Contributed: Cunningham Memorial, $2.00; Indianapolis Monu- ment, $2.50; Smith Tablets, $5.00; Smith Scholarship, $10.00; Lee Memorial, $72.69; Maury Memorial, $50.00; State Educational, $10.00; General Woman's Relief, $10.00; Sanatorium, $10.00; Get- United Daughters of the Confederacy 121 tysburg Memorial, $50.00; Stars and Bars, $25.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $10.00; re-interment Confederate soldier and tombstone, $55.00; Local, Veterans' educational $10.00; flowers for every Veteran's death. Mrs. L. E. Fisher, President. ASHEVILLE— FANNY PATTON CHAPTER, No. 1699 Have held regular monthly (and extra) meetings, well attended. Celebrated Lee-Jackson and Memorial Days, with dinner both days for Veterans, as joint hostesses with the Asheville Chapter. June 3, Dr. and Mrs. Glenn had their annual dinner and celebration for Zeb Vance Camp, U. C. V. That night we assisted the Thos D. Johnston Camp, Sons of Veterans, at the Annual Jefferson Davis Ball, held at Battery Park Hotel, clearing $136.00, which was given to our local Veterans to aid them in having a good time at th8 Richmond Reunion. In July we gave a watermelon feast to Local Camp U. C. V. Have gained eleven new members. Have bestowed eleven Crosses of Honor. Have contributed in cash to all regular and some extra causes and have aided needy Veterans and their families. Had full delegation for District meeting in August. Gave prize of $5.00 gold piece to High School Student for essay on "Character of Jefferson Davis." Presented large por- trait of Gen. Lee to Woodfin School. Assisted in entertaining the N. C. Div. U. C. V. at recent successful Reunion held in Asheville. Have endorsed Mrs. R. P. Holt of Rocky Mount as our next Division President. Respectfully submitted, Mks. John S. Watters, President. AULANDER— AULANDER CHAPTER, No. 1921 The meetings of the Aulander Chapter are held regularly each month with good attendance and carefully prepared historical pro- grams. During the year we have added four new members. We have paid all our dues, and $1.00 to the Sinking Fund. We con tributed as follows: Jefferson Davis Fund, $10.00; Lee Memorial, $20.00; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $2.50; Woman's Relief Fund, $1.00. 122 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Our contributions to the Cunningham Memorial and Stars and Bars were returned, as books had closed. To the High School here we gave a North Carolina flag, and one copy each of "Women of the South in War Times" and ''The Man in Gray." To our County Veterans we sent Christmas gifts, also flowers. To our Veterans in Raleigh we sent a Christmas box. Observed Lee-Jackson and Jefferson Davis Days. Respectfully submitted, Ella Eably, President. BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA CHAPTER, No. 1353 Our Chapter has done excellent work this year. Have paid all taxes, and supported three scholarships. Our Library has grown almost out of our reach. Have added 275 books this year. In addition to Library work we have opened an Information Bureau for the tourists. Through July and August we gave information to 3,000 people. Have made some improve- ments on Library building. Have responded to all calls, both State and local. We helped with chest for our Community nurse, and are still answering the Red Cross calls for sewing. Transylvania Chapter has, in this its eleventh year, suffered its first loss by death, in the passing of Miss Harriet Matilda Deaver, our oldest and best beloved charter member. Annie Jean Gash, President. BURGAW— PENDER COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 761 We have paid State and general taxes and contributed to the following causes: Sanatorium Free Bed Fund, $5.00; State Educa- tional Fund, $3.00; Confederate Soldiers' Home, $5.00; Confederate Woman's Home, $5.00; Gettysburg Monument, $3.00, and the Cun- ningham Memorial, $2.00. Miss Carrie Mae Sanders, a member of our Chapter, won the "Peace" prize ($100 cash). We have added three new members. Mes. Calla S. Moore, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 123 BURLINGTON— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 1640 Pledged and paid: Orrin Randolph Smith Memorial $ 2.00 Scholarship (yearly) 2.00 Veterans' Home Christmas Dinner 5.00 Educational Fund 5.00 Bed in Sanatorium 10.00 Jefferson Davis Monument 5.00 Book in Confederate Home 50 Total $29.50 Sent State Treasurer, taxes, etc $69.00 Spent for local work 114.51 Total $183.51 Two delegates attended State Convention, and five ladies attended District meeting. Thanksgiving box sent Old Ladies' Home; box to needy local Veteran; personal gifts Old Ladies' Homes Christ- mas. Christmas Greetings to Veterans of County. Appropriate programs rendered on Maury's, Lee's, Jackson's and Davis' birth- days, and Gettysburg and Memorial Days. Flag of North Carolina and portrait of Jefferson Davis presented to local school. Veterans of County served dinner July 4. Booth and float represented Chapter in celebration of Alamance Day, sum of $18.32 realized from cake sale. Registrar is Notary Public. Membership 64 — gain of 15 for year. Mes. R. A. Shaepe, President. CHAPEL HILL— LEONIDAS POLK CHAPTER, No. 556 On May 10, 45 old Veterans were served with a delicious dinner, after which they were carried to the cemetery in automobiles to hear the children sing and see them decorate the graves. Col. Albert Cox, of Raleigh was the speaker of the day. On January 19, three prizes were given to the three school children who wrote the best papers on "The Causes of the War." We sent $5.00 for the Jefferson Davis Monument and $2.00 for the Seattle Confederate Monument. Mes. A. A. Kltjttz, President. 124 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention CHARLOTTE— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 220 Christmas box to Widows' Home. Served dinner to Veterans on Lee-Jackson Day and entertained them at matinee. Gave Robert E. Lee Ball. Observed Memorial Day May 10, Dr. Henry Louis Smith, orator. Placed wreath on World War tablet May 10. Induced County Commissioners to send Veterans to Richmond. Raised $420.00 on tag day to buy uniforms for Veterans. Gave U. D. C. medal for best essay on Maury from senior high school class. Gave two card parties. Entered float May 20 parade, win- ning third prize. Celebrated Jefferson Davis' birthday with Veterans as guests of honor. Serve monthly lunch to Veterans. Pay care- taker for Veterans' hall. Sent many baskets of fruit and flowers. Bestowed eleven crosses. Established two scholarships at Southern Industrial Institute. Historical matter at every meeting. Furnished Confederate program at Woman's Club luncheon. Assisted! in Armistice Day celebration. Placed Confederate Veteran in Library. Donated $25.00 to children's work. Helped World War Veteran and wife. Gained 67 new members. Contributed to every cause and object. Mrs. J. A. Yarborough, President. CHINA GROVE— CHINA GROVE CHAPTER, No. 1494 We have paid all dues and $1.00 to the Sinking Fund; $5.00 to Sanatorium Free Bed Fund; $5.00 Educational Fund; $5.00 Lee Memorial Fund. We sent a box to Old Soldiers' Home, also one to Confederate Woman's Home. Observed Lee and Jackson Day with appropriate program. We have registered all old members according to new registration. We had the pleasure of entertaining our District meeting in June. Mrs. W. J. Swink, President. CLINTON— ASHFORD SILLERS CHAPTER, No. 1133 38 bona fide members re-registered. Chapter dues, taxes and sink- ing fund paid. Contributed to the Lee Memorial, $23.70; $2.00 to the Maury Fund, $5.00 to the Soldiers' Home, $6.75 to the bed at United Daughters of the Confederacy 125 Sanatorium, $10.00 to the Women's Confederate Home. Total, $37.45. Sent a liberal box of groceries to the Woman's Home. Have lost two members this year by death, namely, Mrs. V. J. Pigford and Miss Isen Pierce. Aided the widow of one soldier. Mrs. Ella Hiatt, President. CONCORD— DODSON RAMSEUR CHAPTER, No. 213 The Chapter has made contributions to the following funds: State Sanatorium, $10.00; Gettysburg Memorial, $10.00; Matthew Fountaine Maury Memorial, $5.00; total, $25.00. One hundred beautiful iron crosses have been placed by the Chap- ter in the cemeteries throughout the county, marking the graves of our departed heroes. Muzzey's History was removed from our High School. Mrs. W. D. Pemberton, President. DILLSBORO— W. A. ENLOE CHAPTER, No. 157S Besides paying all dues and subscribing generously to every ob- ject on the State Treasurer's remittance blank with the exception of Confederate Woman's Relief and the Cunningham Memorial, we have presented a flag and pictures of Generals Lee and Jackson to school. We also presented $65.00 in books and magazine sub- scriptions to schools. We sent flowers to funerals of deceased members and Veterans. Subscribed to The Confederate Veteran. Entertained the Veterans and Women of the Sixties who were present at Memorial Day services. At the request of the State President, our Chapter President wrote a letter to each member of State Text-Book Commission, and to each member of State Board of Education protesting against the use of Muzzey's History in our schools, receiving a favor- able reply from every member of the State Board with the exception of the Governor. Our Chapter is enthusiastic and hopes to do better work next year. Mrs. Chart.es Z. Candler, President. 126 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention DUNN— CHICORA CHAPTER, No. 801 We held our regular monthly meeting, with good attendance. We carried out the program on the historical events of Charleston, S. C, during the latter part of 1921, and have carried out the pro- gram on the life of Robert E. Lee during this year of 1922, up to and including June meeting, when we suspended on account of hot weather. We observed May 10, also Lee and Jackson days. We have a membership of 48. Two of this number are honorary members. 44 have paid their dues. Paid sinking fund. We pur- chased a flag for the Woman's Clubroom in which we hold our regular meeting. We have purchased the loose leaf binder for the re-registration blanks. On account of our not being able to obtain blanks in time, and also because of the death of our President's hus- band we could not complete our re-registration by Convention. We sent a Christmas box to a Confederate widow. Gave railroad ticket to one Confederate Veteran from Dunn to Raleigh, also a lunch. Gave a lunch to one Confederate Veteran July 4, and gave two subscrip- tions to The Confederate Veteran. Sent floral offering to one de- ceased member. Contributed to Col. Orrin R. Smith Marker, also to Col. Smith scholarship. Gave a medal to the high school pupil who wrote the best essay on the ''Causes of the War Between the States." This medal was given in honor of Colonel Cox. Contributed to bed at Montrose. Entertained the District meeting in May. Presented flowers to Mrs. Wilson, our State President. Chapter visted the Confederate Women's Home in a body, carrying lots of good things to eat, and presented each inmate of the Home with a pillow. Mrs. McD. Holliday, President. DURHAM— J. S. CARR CHAPTER, No. 355 Christmas checks to Soldiers' Home and Woman's Home, $5.00 each; contributed to Gettysburg Monument, $10.00; contributed to Cunningham Memorial, $2.00; contributed to Maury Memorial, $25; contributed to free T. B. bed, $5.00. Two prizes of $5.00 each to High School students for essays written on life of General Lee and of General Jackson. Mrs. T. Edgar Cheek, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 127 ELIZABETH CITY— D. H. HILL CHAPTER, No. 1207 Contributions: Orion R. Smith Memorial Tablet, $2.00; Wood- row Wilson Fund, $5.00. Furnished milk for poor children in school of our town. Did charity work for needy Veterans and their families. Mrs. H. C. Pearson, Treasurer. Mrs. Edsen Cars, President. ENFIELD— FRANK M. PARKER CHAPTER, No. 1096 Met monthly. Paid dues to January, 1923. Seven new members; two withdrew, one demitted. Contributed to all causes. Supported Armenian Orphan for third year. Christmas remembrances: 58 cans, value $12, to Confederate Women's Home, to two sick Sons of Vet- erans, $15; to sick Veteran, $5; sent dinners, fruits, and gifts to Veterans, post cards to absent Daughters. Visited sick Veterans and Daughters. Gave annual dinner to Veterans and World War Veterans, June 3. Sent clothing to Near East Relief. Presented school with State flag and photograph of Maury. For two best essays on "Maury," gold medal and $2\50 gold piece. Placed 4 dozen iron markers. Contributed to Nurses' fund, $1; State Educa- tional fund $5; Stars and Bars, $5; Jefferson Monument, $12.50, Free Bed, Sanatorium, $5; Gettysburg Monument, $5; M. F. Maury Monument, $5; Lee Memorial, $1; Confederate Women's Relief, $1; Publicity fund, $1; Cunningham Memorial, $1; General Educational fund, $1; Armenian fund, $60; Woodrow Wilson Fund, $10. Mrs. G. E. Bobbett, President. FAIRMONT— GUS FLOYD CHAPTER On February 22, Miss Cornelia MacMillian, our District Secre- tary, came to Faimont and organized the Gus Floyd Chapter of the U. D. C. We had 27 charter members. Our organization was not perfected until July, when we received our certificates. Only three regular meetings have been held since then. Three new members have been added to our charter mmbership. I am sorry 128 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention we could not send a delegate to this Convention. I feel like it would have been such a help and inspiration to us. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. C. B. Thompson, President. Mrs. E. J. Chambers, Corresponding Secretary. FAYETTEVILLE— J. E. B. STUART CHAPTER, No. 483 Held regular monthly meetings, with programs. Observed all Memorial days, Veterans' dinner preceded Memorial exercises May 10, with address by Judge George Connor. Perfect registration of 224 members; 8 new members, 3 demits. Paid following sums: Memo- rial purposes, $82.50; benevolent, $36.00; Educational, $26.00; social, $6.00; taxes and miscellaneous, $143. Contributed to nearly every call of Convention. Donated four Confederate reference books to High School Library. Gave Christmas and monthly entertainments at Confederate Home. Committees made monthly visits to Fort Bragg Hospital. Made several gifts to Veterans in our room at Soldiers' Home. Sent Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to Veter- ans, aiding needy ones often during year. Sent flowers to sick Veterans, laurel wreaths for deceased Veterans and women at Con- federate Home. Made hospital supplies for Home. Submitted four historical papers for State prizes, one essay by High School girl for the "Peace Prize." Subscribed to The Confederate Veteran, Good delegation attended District meeting. Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, President. GASTONIA— GASTONIA CHAPTER, No. 955 Our Chapter has a membership of 225, twelve new members having been received. We have held nine business and four historical meetings during the year, and have observed Lee-Jackson Day May 10, and Jefferson Davis day, have also put North Carolina flag in one school. Sent sixteen Veterans to the General Reunion in Richmond. While we have not contributed to all the calls made, we feel that we have done our duty by the Veterans and that our Chapter has made progress along many lines. Martha Glenn Kindly, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 129 GOLDSBORO— THOMAS RUFFIN CHAPTER, No. 349 Chapter's work can not be estimated by financial report. Donated Confederate flag to High School hope to put one in every school in Wayne County. February 3, within a few hours of each other one of our beloved members and an ex-President, Mrs. Mary Slocumb, and her husband, Capt. Thomas Slocumb, one of our most loyal friends, died. May 10, we had Memorial services for them, after which a choir from the Daughters sang the Christian's "Good Night" at the graves of departed Daughters. Two townsmen gave the Veterans a dinner on May 10, and in June the Chapter gave them a barbecue dinner. They always enjoy these socials. Chapter held three historical meetings; sent State Historian copy of "Wayne County's War Record, '61-65." We aided Major Hollowell in reorganizing Thomas Ruffin Camp. We have contributed to all causes. Sent flowers to sick Daughters and Veterans. Gave "Women of the South in War Times" to Library. Mary Emma Giddens, President. GRAHAM— GRAHAM U. D. C. CHAPTER, No. 944 Graham Chapter has met every call sent out by both General and State Divisions. The objects of the Daughters of the Confederacy being Memorial, Historical, Benevolent, Educational, and Social; Chapter has met them thus: Memorial: celebrated May 10, Lee- Jackson Day, Maury's Birthday, Jefferson Davis' Birthday, Armis- tice Day, Historical: Awarded a prize of $5.00 for best essay of three submitted on "Matthew F'ountaine Maury." Historical program every month. Had a float Alamance Day. Benevolent: contributed to Old Ladies and Soldiers' Homes, also to Veterans at Christmas. Educational: Secured a scholarship to State Uni- versity for Graham High School pupil. Contributed to State Edu- cational funds. Presented North Carolina flag to graded school. Sent Veteran to graded school. Social: acted as hostess for town and county on County Commencement Day. Gave a movie bene- fit. We have a membership of 44, and a Children's Chapter of 27. Mrs. J. Dolph Long, President. Disbursements To N. C. Sanatorium: November 2, 1921, check $ 46.50 December 1, 1921, check 45.00 9 130 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention February 26, 1922, check $ 135.00 March 20, 1922, check 46.50 May 2, 1922, check 91.50 June 17, 1922, check 45.00 August 3, 1921, check 93.00 Total Disbursements $ 502.50 $502.50 September 19, Dr. McB 46.00 Total $ 548.50 Balance on hand $377.71 Less check, Dr. McB. September 19, 1922 46.00 Total $331.71 Respectfully submitted, Mbs. L. F. Long, Treasurer, N. C. Division. GREENSBORO— GUILFORD CHAPTER, No. 301 The past year has been a successful and interesting one; the Chapter, working under the Circle plan, having 10 active circles. We used a program printed on booklet form for the literary part of our meetings. Our energies have been especially centered in raising $500 for our Home Monument fund although we have con- tributed $25 to the Maury fund, $25 to Montrose Bed fund, $10 to the Davis Monument, $10 to Education, smaller amounts to the Rebecca Winburn fund, Stars and Bars, etc. Sent a 300-pound box of edibles to Confederate Woman's Home. Placed portraits in two county schools and copies of our book in the High School and the Public Library. Helped Veterans to get to Richmond and Asheville. We have 153 bona fide members; have enrolled 20 new members this year. Lizzie M. Lindsay, President. GREENVILLE— GEORGE B. SINGLETARY CHAPTER, No. 313 The George B. Singletary Chapter has met regularly, followed U. D. C. programs, and observed all Memorial Days. On May 10 flags were presented to the schools and a prize was awarded for the best essay on General Grimes. United Daughters of the Confederacy 131 Contributed to the following: Soldiers' Home, Woman's Home, N. C. Room at Richmond, Sinking fund, Publicity fund, State and General Education, Free Bed at Sanatorium, Confederate Monu- ment at Seattle, Maury Fund, Jefferson Davis Monument, Gettys- burg Monument, Stars and Bars, Lee Memorial Fund, Confederate Woman's Relief, Nurse at Confederate Home, N. C. Flag at Sewanee. Also aided a needy Veteran. Eleven copies of "Women of the South in War Times" have been purchased. Thirteen War Records have been sent in. Chapter is planning to install in the Courthouse a cabinet for Confederate relics. Enrollment has more than doubled this year. Mrs. James L. Fleming, President. HALIFAX— HALIFAX CHAPTER, No. 1232 Four new members; two applications in; two members demitted; three members deceased; re-registration completed. Observed Lee- Jackson Day at the school with program by the Daughters and served home-made candy. Jefferson Davis honored by program at monthly meeting June 1. At her request, a cheerful letter was written a lady at the Woman's Home. A valentine of twenty-five pounds of candy, nearly all home-made, sent to the Woman's Home. A feature of our monthly program is a reading from "Southern Women in War Time." Money was raised by sale of ice-cream. The Chapter was well represented at the District meeting in Scotland Neck. All Chapter meetings are splendidly attended. We have contributed to the following causes: Woman's Home, Soldiers' Home, Free Bed, Gettysburg, State Education, Jefferson Davis Monument, Confederate Woman's Relief, Cunning- ham Memorial, North Carolina Book, Lee Memorial. Total, $25.50. Nannie M. Gary, President. HENDERSON— VANCE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 142 The Chapter has increased its membership the past year from 31 to 58 members, although all the names have not been sent in to the Registrar. A program was prepared and all arrangements were made for a meeting on January 19. At the last minute the meeting was postponed on account of a death. 132 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Memorial Day was observed by the Chapter, Children of the Confederacy and school children. The Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce was filled. Dinner was served to the Veterans and we had a splendid program, after which the graves of soldiers in the cemetery were decorated with flowers. Our Chapter was represented by General Wni. Birmingham and Miss Jessica Smith. Mary L. Jackson Cooper, (Mrs. Sydney P. Cooper) President. HENDERSONVILLE— MARGARET DAVIS HAYES CHAPTER, No. 853 We give dinner, with music, speaking, etc., to all the Veterans on June 3 and in August. A wreath of evergreen with a small Con- federate flag is sent to each funeral and these always are placed on the Veteran's coffin. The Chapter makes regular visits to Oteen, carrying delicacies of some kind to the patients. At Christmas .special gifts were sent to each patient in our ward and Christmas stockings for each one. Mrs. J. Steven Brown, President. HICKORY— ABEL A. SHUFORD CHAPTER, No. 1211 Our Registrar's books are complete; dues are fully paid by 100 members; obligations are all met. Medical attention and clothing for Veterans, $74.; amount to all other causes, $100.25. Total, $174.25. Ten copies of "Women of the South in War Times" were bought and distributed; one placed in the High School and one in Car- negie Library. Organized second Children's Chapter, James A. Weston. Veterans of Hickory Township entertained at home of the Presi- dent, Mrs. E. L. Shuford, September 16, 1922, who was assisted by the Executive Board. They spent a pleasant evening, with good food and pipes and bag of tobacco to add cheer to the occasion. Rest room was provided in new Municipal Building for the Veterans and their families; served them lunch July 4; lunch booth United Daughters of the Confederacy 133 at Fair, October 6; dinner to Rotarians; made $112; flags and pictures placed in three public school buildings in Hickory. Mrs. E. L. Shuford, President. HIGH POINT— HIGH POINT CHAPTER, No. 1036 All members of our Chapter are interested and active in work. It is a live organization. We have 12 new members; lost 1 by death; 3 transferred. We have donated the following: $10, Educa- tion; $10 and new linen, Woman's Home; $10 and fruit, Soldiers' Home; $30.00, free bed; $10.00, Maury Monument; $15.00, Stars and Bars; $50, Gettysburg; $2, Cunningham Memorial; our pro rata part for business scholarship and porch furniture given by Fifth District; $30, District nurse. Our chief concern is to be of service to the Veterans. Some Daughters meet each month with the Camp and serve refreshments. We had a Christ- mas dinner and tree for them and entertained them May 10. We paid their expenses to Richmond and Asheville, presenting them with new uniforms and a new silk flag. Flowers have been sent to Veterans' funerals. We have had a most successful year. Lizettb Brown Mendenhaxl, President. KINGS MOUNTAIN— KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, No. 1277 The Kings Mountain Chapter has had an interesting and profit- able year. Gained five new members; enrollment, 67; lost one member by death and two by demit. Dues and taxes paid. All memorial days have been observed, the most impressive being May 10. Dr. Lodge, President of Livingstone College, was the speaker for the day. Veterans' graves were decorated and an elegant dinner served to the Veterans and their wives and widows at the Parish house of the Lutheran Church. Members of the chapter were divided into groups, and to each group was assigned one or more objects to work for; in this way all causes have, received contributions. Ten historical meetings were held. Receipts, $150.73; disbursements, $144.40. One essay written by member. Mrs. D. C. Mauney, President. 134 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention KINSTON— A. M. WADDELL CHAPTER, No. 382 Served dinner to veterans on May 10. Remembered them at Christmas. Supplied needy Veteran with clothing. Three Crosses of Honor received. Purchased rugs, shades, towels and thirty vases for Soldiers' Home. Sent one miscellaneous box, value $42.00, to Confederate Woman's Home. Won Loving Cup for best Educational work in the District. All members registered. Forty new members. War Records, in- cluding those reported last year, 176. Attendance increased 50 per cent. Educational and historical programs at each monthly meeting. Contributions: Sanatorium Free Bed, $14.09; Stars and Bars Memorial, $26.08; Gettysburg, $50.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $9.00; Lee Memorial at Lexington, $25.00; Memorial Avenue, $9.00; Cunningham Memorial, $2.00; Confederate Woman's Relief Fund, $1.00; Confederate Memorial Fund, $1.00; Robert E. Lee Chapter Memorial, $1.00. Mbs. C. F. Harvey. President. LAGRANGE— COL. G. F. WHITFIELD CHAPTER, No. 1733 Held regular meetings. Observed memorial days. Subscribed following items: Donations to Veterans, $75.00; Old Ladies' Home, $15.00; Maury Memorial, $10.00; Gettysburg, $10.00; Lee Memorial, $10.00; Jefferson Davis Receipts, $5.00; North Carolina Room at Richmond, $5.00; subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran, $3.00; State and General taxes, $22.50; Sinking Fund, $1.00; rent and local work, $37.53; floral designs, $10.00. Offered prize and placed flags in school; collected three War Records; added three new members; purchased two copies "Women of the South in War Times" and one copy "Truths About History.'" Memorial Day was observed with a parade (consisting of American Legion, schools, Confederate Veterans, and C. of C, U. D. C. and families). After decoration of graves, address and program, din- ner, at an estimated cost of $1,500, was served to 2,000 people, on a table 110 yards long, by U. D. C. and community. Barbecue contributed by Red Cross cost $9,703 additional. Truck load of food was sent to Baptist Orphanage near by. Mrs. D. L. M. Fields, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 135 LEAKSVILLE-SPRAY— CHALMERS GLENN CHAPTER, No. 1129 The monthly meetings are well attended; average attendance, 30. Children's Chapter, 18 members. We observed Maury Day in schools and raised $25.00. Sent $10.00 to Hero Fund. Placed markers on graves on Memorial Day. Have regularly kept in touch with the two Veterans occupying the room we keep furnished at Soldiers' Home. Mrs. W. R. Walker, President, LENOIR— ZEBULON BAIRD VANCE CHAPTER, No. 334 We sent $15.00 to Sanatorium. Entertained District meeting in April. Sent $7.35 to Lee Memorial and $5.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument. Gave seven hat bands to soldiers before going to Richmond. Mrs. W. L. Minish, President. LEXINGTON— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 324 Chapter has met regularly all the year. We have good attend- ance and all our members are interested in the work of Chapter. We have good historical program, followed by social hour. Has paid all dues, observed all anniversaries, and responded to all calls. We have sent $10.00 to Lee Memorial fund; $10.00 to Gettys- burg; $10.00 to Stars and Bars; $10.00 to Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument. We remember our Veterans' birthdays with some little tokens, and on May 10 we decorate our Confederate Monument and our Veterans' graves; also on that day we give the Veterans a barbe- cue or picnic. We have sent to Mrs. Holt some World War Records. We are proud to say that we are now a perfectly registered Chapter. We hope to be more active next year and do more for the great cause. Mrs. H. L. Propst, President. 136 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention LINCOLNTON— SOUTHERN STARS CHAPTER, No. 477 On Memorial Day, May 10, the graves in our three churchyards and in the town cemetery were decorated with wreaths and flowers, and a dinner was given for the old soldiers; also, a pro- gram of addresses and music. Contributions were made for the Jefferson Davis Monument and the Soldiers' Home; Christmas din- ner at Soldiers' Home, Woman's Home in Fayetteville, and our Veterans here at home. We have repaired and cared for our Memorial Hall, and sent wreaths for the funerals of our Veterans. Mrs. R. S. Reinhabdt, President. LITTLETON— ROANOKE MINUTE MEN CHAPTER, No. 928 Our check of $51.75 for the 1921 Hero Fund got in too late for the 1921 Minutes, but was paid in full. Our membership is 53, eight of whom are new members. Lost one member by demit. Disbursements as follows: Jefferson Davis Fund, $3.00; Lee Memorial Fund, $6.00; to an ex-soldier at Kenilworth Hospital, $10.00; printing historical papers, $2.50; Free T. B. Bed, $5.00. Steel engraving of the group picture of Lee, Jackson and Johnson presented to graded school. Sent tempting Christmas boxes of edibles and messages of good cheer to every old soldier in our com- munity. Subscribed to The Confederate Veteran for our Chapter. Sent $1.00 to the Maury Fund and $10.00 to the Gettysburg Memo- rial Fund. Aided liberally several old soldiers. Have paid ow taxes in full, also Sinking Fund. We sent nice box of edibles and sewing material to the Old Ladies' Home. Observed Memorial Day, Lee-Jackson Day. Jefferson Davis Day and Maury Day. Mrs. Clive Stallings, President, LUMBERTON— ROBESON CHAPTER, No. 942 Our Chapter presented to the local graded school, portraits of Lee and Jackson, also a North Carolina flag. The following disbursements were made: Loose Leaf Binder, $2.75; aid to two Veterans, $15.00; postage, blanks, etc., $7.90; taxes (72 members), $36.00; Free Bed, Montrose, $15.00; State Educa- tional Fund, $5.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $15.50; Portraits United Daughters of the Confederacy 137 and flag for schools, $11.20; Sinking Fund, $1.00; Lee Memorial Chapel, $10.00; Confederate markers, $33.60; Flora McDonald Scholarship, $6.00; Smith Memorial Tablet, $3.00; Cunningham Memorial, $2.00; total, $163.95. Mrs. J. H. Wishart, President. MARION— MCDOWELL COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1364 We have interesting and well attended monthly meetings, with historical program at each meeting. Have gained some new mem- bers and there are other prospective ones. Have transferred one member and lost one by death. At Thanksgiving we sent a large box of canned fruits, jellies and preserves to the Confederate Woman's Home. We gave a purse of $5.00 to help buy Christmas cheer for the sick soldiers and nurses at Oteen. We also gave our own Confederate soldiers in the County well-filled stockings and a toy each for Christmas. Lee- Jackson Day and Jefferson Davis birthday were observed with ap- propriate programs. We observed Memorial Day with public ex- ercises and an elaborate dinner served to the Veterans and their wives. We have paid all taxes. Contributed $5.00 to the State Educational Fund; $5.00 to Free Bed at Sanatorium; $5.00 to Confederate Woman's Home; $5.00 to Maury Monument Fund, and $1.00 for application blanks. Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, President, MONROE— MONROE CHAPTER, No. 766 We have a most pleasant and successful year; meetings were well attended and members seem very enthusiastic. We have done all we could to make it pleasant for the old soldiers. Gave them a most bountiful dinner on May 10, and also breakfast as they left for the Reunion at Richmond. Quite a number of our old soldiers were given new uniforms. We feel very proud of our Chap- ter and hope to do greater things next year. All of our members have re-registered. Mrs. R. B. Redwine, President. 138 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention MOORESVILLE— BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE CHAPTER, No. 818 Battle of Bentonville has a membership of 80, having gained four new members and lost three — two by demit, one by death. During the year some of our meetings have been historical, others only business. In November we assisted the American Legion in celebrating Armistice Day, having a beautiful decorated car in the parade, and contributing financially. Our Veterans were re- membered wiht approprite post cards at Christmas time. In. January we observed Lee-Jackson Day and Maury Day in the Chapter by a suitable program; and Maury Day was introduced in the schools, the children making a contribution for the Monu- ment. On the Sunday preceding the 19th, the favorite hymns of Lee and Jackson were sung in our churches. In March we sent a box to our Ladies' Home, also new curtains for our room. We presented three State flags to our school. May 10 a suitable program was rendered and a delightful dinner was served to our Veterans and their wives, Spanish-American War Veterans, Ameri- can Legion, and other guests. The June program featuied Jeffer- son Davis. Through our influence, our County Commissioners paid the railroad fare of our Veterans to the Reunion in Richmond in June, the Chapter paying Pullman fare. We always send a laurel wreath to the grave of a Veteran. Our Chapter is fully re-regis- tered. We have contributed the following: taxes and Sinking Fund, $41.00; Woman's Relief, $1.00; Maury Monument, $10.00; Normal Scholarship, $10.00; Sanatorium, $20.00; Woodrow Wilson Founda- tion, $25.00; Lee Memorial, $25.00; Hero Fund, $30.00; Gettysburg, $25.00; Monument in Seattle, $5.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $10.00. Mrs. Harry P. Deaton, President. MOREHEAD CITY— EMELINE J. PIGOTT CHAPTER, No. 1947 We have held all regular meetings. Our Veterans were remem- bered with gifts at Christmas. They were present and entertained with reminiscences of the war during observance of Lee- Jackson Day. The preceding Sunday, observance was had in the churches by singing favorite hymns of Lee and Jackson. We have con- tributed $50.00 for Gettysburg; $10.00 for tubercular bed, $5.00 to Lee Memorial at Seattle; $10.00 to needy widow of Veteran; $5.00 to stranded Veteran; $20.00 for Education; $2.50 ribbon for wreath; United Daughters of the Confederacy 139 $10.98 for flag; $5.25 registration and blanks. We have given a scholarship to State College to grandson of a Veteran. The Chap- ter has six subscribers to The Confederate Veteran. On June 3, we held exercises in school auditorium and presented pictures of Lee and Jackson, also North Carolina flag. We are planning this year to place flags in all public schools of the county. Have twenty new members. Mbs. A. H. Webb, President. MOUNT AIRY— MOUNT AIRY CHAPTER, No. 581 We have had a very successful financial year. Have taken in several new members. Have organized a C. of C. Chapter, with 23 members enrolled. Have given as follows: Lee Memorial, $10.00; Educational Fund, $5.00; M. F. Maury Monument, $5.00; Orrin Randolph Smith Scholarship, $10.00; Orrin Randolph Smith Tablet, $2.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $5.00; Gettysburg Monument, $10.00; N. C. Room in Richmond, $2.00; Cunningham Memorial, $2.00; Montrose Free Bed, $10.00; Orrin R. Smith Fountain, $2.00. Mrs. J. C. Hollingsworth, President. NEW BERN— NEW BERN CHAPTER, No. 204 Historical paper at each monthly meeting. All memorial days observed with appropriate exercises and addresses. A Confederate flag was presented to City School. Ten copies "Women of the South in War Times" sold. Eleven new subscribers to Veteran secured. Have contributed as follows: Education $25.00; Stars and Bars, $13.00; Maury, $16.50; Bed (Montrose), $13.00; Gettysburg, $25.00; N. C. Room (Richmond), $5.00; Woman's Relief, $1.00; Lee Memo- rial, $25.00; Soldiers' Home, $25.00; Old Ladies' Home, $25.00; Jeff-Davis Certificates, $10.00; stranded Veteran, $5.00. Paid the following: Taxes, $65.50; Sinking Fund, $1.00; remaind- er of Hero Fund, $35.55; marble markers, $48.00; Flowers (Veteran), $4.00; Engraving Dewey Cup, $1.50; ribbon for wreaths, $4.50; key (Mite Box), .25; application blanks, $1.50; Veterans' dinner, $125.00; Chapter delegate's expenses, $25.00. 140 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Have realized $56.50 from rummage sale and $9.75 from U. D. C Cook Book, gotten out by our Chapter. Five new members added this year; twelve applications pending. Total disbursements, $500.30. Mrs. T. A. Uzzexl, President. NEWTON— RANSOM-SHERRILL CHAPTER, No. 653 We have met every call for funds, having contributed to Jefferson Davis, Gettysburg, and Stars and Bars Monument, Sinking Fund, Confederate Woman's Relief, Educational Fund, Soldiers' Home, Confederate Woman's Home, Tuberculosis Bed, Woodrow Wilson Foundation, Lee Memorial, and money to Camp Chase. Awarded medal in High School for best essay on "My Confederate Ancestor." Located graves of all Catawba Confederate soldiers buried in county. Served a sumptuous dinner on Memorial Day; also luncheon at An- nual Reunion in August to our Veterans. Hold monthly meeting ex- cept during July and August. Attendance one-half to two-thirds present members. Historical selection read and sung. Have added three new members. Have nourishing Children's onapter. Fannie Ransom Williams, President. NORTH WILKESBORO— WILKES VALLEY GUARD CHAPTER No. 1736 All meetings held; attendance good; historical programs each meeting. Gained ten members. Every member registered by trip- licate ruling. Sinking fund paid. Donations made: Maury Fund, $5.38; Lee Memorial, $12.00; Cunningham Memorial, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $1.00; Sanatorium Bed, $17.50; Smith Tablet, $2.00; Confederate Women's Relief, $5.00; Educational Fund, $10.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $1.00; box of jellies, each, to Soldiers' and Woman's Homes. A quilt is being made for the Homes, each Daughter making a square, with a Confederate flag in center, around which are written names of contributors. Receipts, $106.00. Outstanding events of year: Celebrated Lee's birthday with a Silver Tea. United Daughters of the Confederacy 141 Memorial Day exercises largely attended. Veterans given splendid dinner and automobile ride. Sent flowers when there was a death in family of a Daughter, and responded to nearly every call. We are proud that a Wilkes girl secured the Riggins North Caro- lina College Scholarship. Mrs. Chaeles H. Cowles, President. ORIENTAL— NEUSE CHAPTER, No. 1713 The Neuse Chapter submits the following report: State Tax, $3.00; General Tax, $4.50; Sinking Fund, $1.00; Free Bed Fund, $2,00; Educational Fund, $2.00; Gettysburg Fund, $3.00; Lee Memo- rial, $4.50; Jefferson Davis Monument, $10.00; sent boxes to Old Soldiers' Home, valued at $15.00; one box to Confederate Woman's Home, $5.00. Observed Memorial Day and placed laurel wreaths on graves of three Veterans. Served dinner to old Confederate soldiers at expense of $50.00. Sent flowers when death occurred in Daughter's home. Six new members admitted this year; lost one by demit. Meetings well attended. Mrs. W. G. Dixon, President. PITTSBORO— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, No, 259 The Winnie Davis Chapter in Pittsboro has done, this year, much good work at home. We have aided and given comfort and pleas- ure to sick Veterans in this vicinity. Besides sending fruit, we have sent post cards and little presents to enliven them. We have sent wreaths and flowers for the dead, $5.25; fruit, $3.30; certificates, $1.50; Maury Monument, $15.00; Lee Memorial Chapel, $2.00; Tuber- culosis bed, $3.00. On May 10, the Hon. W. D. Siler made a wonderful speech in our Courthouse. He spoke feelingly, as his own father was a Veteran. After this, to the "tolling of the bells," the monument and graves were decorated with flowers and wreaths. We pre- sented at the closing of High School, a $5.00 gold piece for the best essay on Admiral Maury. The crowning feature of the commencement exercises was unveiling, by a Confederate child, of the large 5-foot tablet to the World War boys who went from 142 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention that school. It was presented by Mrs. Henry A. London, Chapter President, and was accepted by Prof. Franklin, the teacher. Its cost was $130.00. Mrs. Henry A. London, President, RAEFORD— RAEFORD CHAPTER No. 1279 All Veterans in our Camp have been presented with crosses. Sent $5.00 to Flora McDonald Scholarship. Mrs. A. P. Dickerson, President. RALEIGH— JOHNSTON PETTIGREW CHAPTER, No. 95 Each year we grow closer to the Soldiers' Home. Wednesday of each week is Johnston Pettigrew Day at the hospital. We cooperate with the Home in a dinner on May 10. We gave prizes for the best wartime story told and the best war song by a Veteran. We bought 1,000 Confederate flags for our cemetery, to be used that day. The States of North Carolina gives $250.00 annually for the upkeep of the Confederate cemetery. Our committee works over this beautiful C. D. C. Galley 3F7— WRIGHT 105,265. and hallowed spot with untiring energy. This year we have straightened 435 stones and placed 16 new markers at a cost of $447.94; balance on hand from this fund, $157.21. Our Chapter makes an effort to answer as many general appeals as possible, but first and forever in our hearts are the frail, feeble old Veterans at the Soldiers' Home. Mrs. H. M. London. President. RED SPRINGS— RED SPRINGS CHAPTER, No. 536 The Chapter is in good standing and fully registered. At Christmas, boxes of cake and candies were sent to the Sol- diers' Home and the Woman's Home. January 19 was observed with an address at the graded school, and later, dinner was served to the Veterans and members of the American Legion. United Daughters of the Confederacy 143 Ten dollars was sent for the Vacuum Cleaner for the Confederate Home, and the Chapter also purchased $12.00 worth of books (Dr. Lauder in Youngland). The Chapter during the summer aided a widow of a Veteran. Mrs. J. A. Love, President. REIDSVILLE— ROCKINGHAM CHAPTER, No. 586 Our Chapter has received six new members in the past month, and we have much interest in our meetings. We have also or- ganized a Children's Chapter, with Mrs. R. P. Richardson, Jr., and Miss Agnes "Williams as Leaders. Have had much interest and loving attention shown to the families of two needy Veterans, be- sides other calls from three Veterans, who have since passed away. Rockingham County sent 13 companies to the War Between the States, so we have a number of very old Veterans to care for. Mrs. E. F. Hall, President. ROCKINGHAM— PEE DEE GUARDS CHAPTER, No. 1764 I feel that our Chapter has done very little; it takes so long to get things started and it is so hard to get our members inter- ested in this cause. But for the coming year I am hoping that we may accomplish much and that the Pee Dee Guards Chapter may soon be known to all the Daughters of the Confederacy in the State. Mrs. G. P. Entwhistle, President. ROCKY MOUNT— BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, No. 636 State Educational Fund, $15.00; General Educational Fund, $5.00; Confederate Woman's Relief Fund, $11.00; Sinking Fund, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $17.00; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $10.00; Gettysburg Monument, $5.00; Lee Memorial, $10.00; Publicity Fund, $2.00; Matthew F. Maury Monument, $10.00; Cunningham Memo- rial, $10.00; Monument at Alvin, Texas, $1.00; Monument at Seattle, 144 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Wash., $5.00; Wilson Foundation, $10.00; State Flag for University, of the South, $3.00; check for two District Prizes, $20.00. Our local Monument Treasurer reports receipts $100.00 and dis- bursements $66.00, which we have added to our other receipts and disbursements. We have sold seven copies of our book. Held 15 historical meetings. The other part of the historical report fol- lows: Typewritten pages, 130; printed pages, 7; written pages, 98; illustrations, 4; pictures given school, 2; books placed in libraries, 403; markers placed, 11; reminiscences, 1; prize given by mem- bers, 4. We have sent flowers, fruit and nourishment to our Veterans when sick, flowers when any of our members or their loved ones die, and an ivy wreath when a Veteran answers the last roll call. Mrs. W. H. Horne, President. ROXBORO— PERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 943 During the year our Chapter has received five new members. We have paid to Educational Fund, $10.00, and to free bed in Sanatorium, $2.65. On May 20 we had our Annual Reunion and unveiling of our Confederate Monument, Hon. Josephus Daniels making the ad- dress. It was a most interesting occasion. We observe Maury and Lee-Jackson Day with an entertaining program. Made an old Veteran's Christmas brighter by small gifts. We are anxious and hope to be more helpful in other work, now our monument is completed. Mrs. J. A. Long, President, RUTHERFORDTON— D. D. MILLS CHAPTER, No. 646 Gave dinner to Veterans May 10, and sent flowers for every grave. Mrs. W. 0. Watkins, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 145 SANFORD— LEE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 109 We sent six Veterans to Richmond. Bought a Confederate uni- form for one. Have put wreaths and flags on the graves of three of the old soldiers. Our Chapter is only one year old. We are arousing more interest recently, and hope to do more and better work each year. We have 23 Veterans in Lee County and the dinner on January 19 was enjoyed by them. Sixteen attended. We send cards, flowers, fruits, etc., to the sick ones. Mrs. J. P. Monroe, President. SCOTLAND NECK— SCOTLAND NECK CHAPTER, No. 860 We have done our usual year's work. Paid all our dues; observed all Memorial Days; aided sick and needy Veterans; had the Dis- trict meeting in April. Sent $5 to Soldiers' Home in Raleigh; $5 to the Home for Widows of Confederate Veterans and fifty cans of fruit and vegetables; $5 to Davis Memorial; $5 to the Educa- tional Fund. Mrs. Charles H. Herring, President. SHELBY— CLEVELAND GUARD CHAPTER, No. 443 The Cleveland Guard Chapter held all scheduled and three call meetings. Attendance good. Gained 5 members; lost one by death. Enrollment, 107. State and general taxes, also Sinking fund, always paid in January. Contributed to Gettysburg Monument, $5; Jefferson Davis Monu- ment, $26; Maury Monument, $15 each from schooi children and the Chapter; Cunningham Memorial, $2.50; N. C. Room at Rich- mond, $6; Stars and Bars Memorial, $5; State and general educa- tion funds, $5 and $1, respectively; Soldiers' and Woman's Confederate Homes, $10 each; fruit for local Veterans at Christmas, $10; Free Bed at Montrose, $10.70; Lee Memorial, $10; and local Red Cross work, $25. Wreaths sent to three deceased Veterans and one Daughter; 40 World War Records collected; three Crosses of Honor bestowed on January 19; gave banquet to 130 Veterans May 10 and had appropriate exercises; Children of Confederacy decorated graves. 10 146 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention All Memorial Days observed with C. of C. taking part. Our Chil- dren's Chapter has 57 registered members. District meeting held at Cleveland Springs Hotel with 26 delegates from our Chapter present. Mrs. O. Max Gardner, President. SMITHFIELD— ^SANDERS-HOLT CHAPTER, No. 1052 Sanders-Holt Chapter, with 33 members — having gained eight new members during past year — has held monthly meetings with a good per cent of members present. The required Memorial Days have been observed with appropriate programs. On May 10 short exercises were held at the cemetery, and graves of both Confederates and World War Veterans were decorated with flowers and flags, after which a bountiful dinner was served to a large number of Confederate Veterans. Donations have been made to both the Soldiers' Home and the Woman's Home. Also contributions made to other causes. Twelve Crosses of Honor have been applied for and will be presented at an early date. Several Veterans attended Reunions at Richmond and Asheville, railroad fare being donated by the County Commissioners A good delegation of Daughters attended the District meeting held in Raleigh. Mrs. E. J. Holt, President. SNOW HILL— GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1709 Regular meetings were held, with splendid attendance, and inter- esting and instructive programs rendered. Have increased mem- bership 100 per cent, duplicating last year's record. Forty members are now enrolled. To every Convention call we have responded liberally to the amount of $106.50. For local purposes $147.48 has been expended, making a total average expenditure of more than $7 per member, exclusive of honorary members. Have sold three copies of "Women of the South in War Times," and five subscrip- tions to The Confederate Veteran. Placed markers on all Veterans' graves. Each member adopted an inmate of Woman's Home. Pre- sented medal to High School pupil for best essay on "Causes of War Between the States." Also presented flags to school. Held impres- United Daughters of the Confederacy 147 sive Memorial exercises May 10, followed by decoration of graves and a luncheon to Veterans. All anniversaries observed in an appropriate and educational way, both in Chapter meetings and in schools. We have organized a Children's Chapter. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Mark Lassiter, President. SPRING HOPE— JNO. W. BRYANT CHAPTER, No. 1692 John W. Bryant, for whom our Chapter was named, organized the first Company in Nash County, after the first six months volun- teer service. We have located his grave, inaccessible and unkept. We have undertaken to have his remains removed to local cemetery, and simple marker placed. Order given Committee to procure twelve crosses for marking Veterans' graves in local cemetery. Interest stimulated in school for Confederate History study, and prize offered. Students given parts in Memorial programs. One picture placed in school and six books in library. Address given on Maury and contribution made by school children. Chapter contributed to Jefferson Davis Monument, Maury Monu- ment, Gettysburg, Stars and Bars, Confederate Woman's Relief, Publicity fund, general and State education and Free Bed funds. Forty-one War Records sent in; five more ready. Mrs. George W. Bunn, President. STATESVILLE— STATESVILLE CHAPTER, No. 276 Statesville Chapter has held all meetings. Attendance has been good. Made substantial gains in members. Have contributed to Jefferson Davis Memorial, Free Bed Fund, Old Ladies' Home at Fayetteville and Soldiers' Home at Raleigh. Observed Lee- Jackson Day with most interesting program. Celebrated Memorial Day, served dinner to Veterans, and sent dinner to Veterans and their wives who were unable to attend. C. of C. decorated graves of soldiers. June 3 was observed with appropriate exercises. We entertained C. of C, of which we have two Chapters, a Junior and Senior; contributed to the aid of an old soldier and wife. Sent cigars to another who was ill. Flowers to a sick member. Funeral 148 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention wreaths for Veterans. Sent sugar, rolls and lemons to County Home. Gave $5 in gold to an Iredell County school girl for the best essay on General Lee. A sale at Christmas of candy and fancy articles brought us $40.75; picture show, $67.80; donation, $5. Donated flag for Veterans' car to Richmond Reunion. Every member registered by triplicate ruling. Mrs. Gaitheb Hall, President. SYLVA— B. H. CATHEY CHAPTER, No. 1651 The B. H. Cathey Chapter wishes to report a prosperous year. We have held all meetings, with interesting programs. Lee-Jackson Day was observed with program at City High School. We have paid all dues, taxes, and Sinking fund, and contributed to many calls. We have organized a Children's Chapter, with about 25 members. Mrs. M. D. Cowan, President. TARBORO— WILLIAM DORSEY PENDER CHAPTER, No. 633 Our Chapter is in a healthy condition; four new members; will- ing response to cails; regular attendance at meetings; prompt care of Veterans and Confederate Women — one sent to Fayetteville provided with clothes and money needed. Uniform for one beloved Veteran for Reunion. Have registered 100 per cent. Contributed $10 to Educational Fund. Aided in sending Flag to University of the South. Subscribed for 10 copies of The Confederate Veteran. Our response in money has not been as liberal as we would wish. Our energies are concentrated on a monument to our honored hero, General Pender. This will be erected next month. We will respond more liberally in the future. We have sent to: Jefferson Davis Monument, $2.50; Lee Memo- rial, $2.50; Cunningham Memorial, $1; Confederate Woman's Relief, $5; and books in Library, 58. Laura P. Bridoers, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 149 TRENTON— TRENTON CHAPTER, No. 1472 Our Chapter has met regularly, with good attendance; all dues have been paid, and most of the anniversaries have been observed. We have contributed $5 to the Soldiers' Home at Raleigh and $5 to the Confederate Woman's Home at Fayetteville; $10 to the Educational Fund and $1 to the Tuberculosis bed at Sanatorium; and $8 to Veterans' dinner. Mrs. R. D. Dixon, President. WADESBORO— ANSON CHAPTER, No. 357 On Christmas, Anson Chapter will be 23 years old and it makes us happy to know that in all these years we have never missed celebrating our sacred days, when we honor our greatest leaders and through them the men they led and loved. We are very proud of our Frank Bennett, Jr., Chapter, especially in that they have just organized out of their ranks the Laura Little Chapter of young ladies from eighteen to twenty-five years of age. This Chap- ter is named for one whose gentle soul burned with love for our Veterans, and whose frail fingers never ceased to work for them. I can not refrain from again calling to your attention the fact that many Veterans of another war, some of them our own sons, are sick and far from their own people, in the hospitals in Western North Carolina, and I hope that each of our Chapters will not fail in love and interest for these men whose bodies are broken for us. Mary Bennett Little, President. WASHINGTON— PAMLICO CHAPTER, No. 43 We have in this Chapter 75 members and the promise of nine new members this month. We have received one demit from New Bern Chapter and issued a demit to an old member to join the Robert E. Lee Chapter, Denver, Colo. This Chapter entertained the District meeting, with large attendance. We have given two local school prizes for papers written about the Confederacy. Mbs. John C. Rodman, President. 150 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention WAYNESVILLE— HAYWOOD CHAPTER, No. 940 The Haywood Chapter wishes to report a most prosperous year, one of increased interest and activity. Have paid annual tax and sinking fund, contributed $5 to tubercular bed at Sanatorium; $5 to Confederate Woman's Relief; $25 to Hero Fund, and $5 to a needy Veteran. The Chapter had a beautiful float, representing the period of 1861, in the Parade on Armistice Day. Just before Christmas we sent a lovely box of presents to the Confederate Woman's Home at Fayetteville. This box was valued at $15. The names of the old ladies were secured and cards were placed on each article, making it more personal. At Christmas, cards were sent to all Veterans and widows of Veterans. On January 19 we observed Maury's Birthday by a contribution of $5 to the Maury Monument Fund. This was given by the school children and the Chapter. We observed Lee and Jackson Day with a very interesting pro- gram at the High School, and on May 10, Southern Memorial Day. We had an appropriate program at the High School Auditorium. On this occasion the prize essay on "Robert E. Lee," written by a 14-year old school girl, was read and the $5 in gold was awarded. The Daughters decorated all the graves of Confederate Veterans in the cemetery. The Chapter assisted the Local Post of the Amer- ican Legion in entertaining their District meeting. A laurel wreath was placed on the graves of all World War Veterans that were returned1 here for burial, who were sons of Confederate Veterans. On June 3, we celebrated with our annual picnic dinner on the Courthouse Green. Invitations were sent to all Confederate Vet- erans and their wives, and the widows of Confederate Veterans. A splendid program was given, consisting of old war songs, addresses and recitations. The Children's Chapter took part in the program. A bountiful dinner was served. There were four Crosses of Honor presented. We have filled 25 war records. Several of our members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran. The Chapter gave $10 to the Gettysburg fund and $1 to Lee Memorial. Our District Leader was with us at our July meeting and gave a splendid talk. Our Chapter Historian has 82 historical articles. A benefit ball was given through the efforts of our Historian, for the purpose of United Daughters of the Confederacy 151 raising funds to put markers at the graves of our unmarked Con- federate Veterans, $70 being realized from this. We are meeting through the summer, giving us twelve regular meetings. We adopted the State Historical program, and after business have one historical paper and old songs, which we find very interesting. Five new members have been added this year. Mrs. J. Harden Howell, President. WELDON— JUNIUS DANIEL CHAPTER, No. 600 All regular meetings of the Junius Daniel Chapter have been held. Lee-Jackson Day was observed at the graded school, when a copy of "The Women of the South in War Times" was presented to the school. Maury Day and Jefferson Davis Day were observed. Four rugs each, sent to Confederate Veterans' Home and Confed- erate Woman's Home. Shoes, meals, lodging, money, and railroad fare given to Veterans. Flowers and delicacies given have been sent to sick Daughters and Veterans. Obtained aid from County Commissioners to defray expenses of four Veterans to Reunion in Richmond. Three floral designs to Veterans' families. iServed ele- gant course dinner to Veterans and wives and widows of Veterans, on May 10. Six papers sent to State Historian. Gained eight new members. Sent $39.50 to State Treasurer; $13.50, Hero Fund; $1.20, Sanito- rium Bed; $1, Maury Fund; $2, Cunningham Memorial; $1, Stars and Bars. Sixty old members, cripples, registered. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Ida L. Wilkins, President. Mrs. J. A. Musgrove, Secretary. WHITEVILLE— JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 657 We consider the most worthy things we have done were to give comfort and cheer to a poor, grieved old Veteran at last Christmas- time. He had lost his wife. We visited him, cheered him, and gave him things he needed. We secured, through our County Commissioner, free transporta- tion for eight Veterans to the Reunion in Richmond. The annual 152 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention dinner to our Veterans is the biggest event in our Chapter during the year. We crowd as much pleasure into the day as we can afford. It is a wonderful treat to them. As soon as our new school building is completed we expect to present two new pictures and a flag to the school. During the year we have contributed to the following: Free T. B. Bed Fund, Hero Fund, Soldiers' Home and Confederate Woman's Home. Our local expense includes floral designs for graves of Daughters who pass away, as well as for Veterans also. Mrs. S. L. Smith, President. WILMINGTON— CAPE FEAR CHAPTER, No. 3 Maury Day observed by sketch of his life, part of history lesson in all schools. Lee-Jackson Day observed by dinner to Confederate Veterans. Thirty-four attended, and eight baskets sent to those unable to attend. Sunday preceding January 19 favorite hymns of Lee and Jackson were sung in many churches. At May meeting it was decided to invite State Division to hold its Annual Conven- tion in Wilmington. May 10 celebrated by Memorial exercises at cemetery. June 3 observed by historical program in which Children of Confederacy participated. Wreaths were sent to the homes of six deceased Confederate Veterans, three deceased World War Vet- erans, and four deceased Chapter members. Thirty-six new members admitted to Chapter. One hundred and twenty-eight World War records compiled. One hundred dollars given to Lee Memorial, $15 to State Educational fund, and $10 to Free Bed at Sanatorium, N. C. Six markers placed this year, making a total of 104 since 1910. Mrs. Wm. M. Peck, Acting President. WILSON— JOHN W. DUNHAM CHAPTER, No. 374 We have held monthly meetings, with historical program at each. Have contributed to Hero Fund, $100; Educational Fund, $10; Maury Monument, $10; Confederate Woman's Relief, $1; Free Bed at Sanatorium, $15; Gettysburg, $25; Lee Memorial, $5; Chapter in Seattle, Wash., $5; Jefferson Davis Monument, $16; Stars and .Bars Memorial, $5; Cunningham Memorial, $2; North Carolina Flag at Sewanee, Tenn., $2. United Daughters of the Confederacy 153 Have sold 18 copies of "Women of the South in War Times." Placed copy in county library and one in school library. Bought five U. D. C. badges. Have four new subscribers to The[ Confederate Veteran. Completed re-registration of members for State files. Offered $5 in gold to High School pupil writing best essay on "Life and Character of Jefferson Davis." We support widow of a Veteran. Contributed $8 to Oteen hospital. Sent flowers to sick Veteran and placed ivy wreath and flag on graves of two deceased Veterans. Have planned to place shelf of Confederate literature in county library. Mrs. James Edwin Woodard, President. WINSTON-SALEM— JAS. B. GORDON CHAPTER, No. 211 Our Chapter has paid its annual dues, State and general taxes and Sinking fund. While we have not been so active as last year, our meetings have been well attended, and when the occasion arises the Daughters are loyal to every demand upon them. We observed Memorial Day with appropriate exercises, followed by a sumptuous dinner for the Veterans, with an attendance of more than 100. We have added 17 new members this year, and a number of them are young ladies, who are very active. We have a Children's Chapter, girls' and boys', both very flourishing. Our receipts for the year were $164; disbursements, $389. We still have balance in bank. We paid our pledge of $25 to the Maury Monument fund; $10 to Jefferson Davis Monument; $5 to Soldiers' Home; $20 to Woman's Confederate Home; $5 to the N. C. Room in Richmond; $10 to the Free Bed in Sanatorium. Besides these contributions, we have helped a number of needy Veterans and widows of Veterans. Respectfully submitted, Mary Gorrell Riggins, President. Amelia H. Jones, Recording Secretary. WINTON— HERTFORD COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1213 We have had so much sickness and so many deaths this year among our members that very little has been done on the outside. 154 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention We gave our High School medal as usual. We are an old Chapter, and we presented Crosses of Honor to all Veterans years ago. Respectfully, Mrs. R. C. Bridges, President. Mrs. H. B. Knox, Secretary. YANCEYVILLE— CASWELL COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1152 We have monthly meetings, with historical program at each meeting. We contributed $10 to the Soldiers' Home and $10 to the Confederate Woman's Home. Christmas cards were mailed to each Confederate soldier and his wife in the county. Paid 60 cents, our allotted share, for placing "Women of the South in War Times" in colleges and Confederate Homes. A purse of $2.70 was presented to an afflicted wife of a Confederate Veteran. We contributed $2.25 for the Free Bed in Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Paid all taxes and $1 for Sinking fund. The annual picnic, July 10, was given for Veterans, who were served with a bountiful repast. Mrs. J. P. Gwyn, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 155 CHILDREN'S CHAPTERS REPORT OF THE CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY ASHEVILLE— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 117. New members: 25. Aid to Veterans in Soldier's Homes: Christmas box, valued $10. Monthly card or papers sent. Cards sent at Christmas, St. Valentine's Day, and Easter. Gifts sent of fruit, almanacs and $10. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Christmas box, value, in monthly meetings; special program and Christmas cards at December meeting; musical program and Valentine shower at February meeting; helped with subscription ball given June 3d for benefit of General Reunion at Richmond, Va. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: Christmas box, value $10, gifts of almanacs, quilt scraps and $10; four other boxes sent and $20 for water fund; cards sent at Christmas, St. Valentine's Day and Easter. Aid to Veterans' widows outside of homes. Entertained elderly woman on her way to Confederate Home and have written letter or card to her each week since. Contribuion to Monument Funds: Matthew Fontaine Maury Fund, $10. World War Records collected: Have helped adult Chapter in collecting records. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: The Chapter subscribes, and two of its members. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year; Secured one historical paper. Six papers written by members. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or boi^s on Southern history in any school or library? Gave to adult Chapters committee 15 pictures of Robert E. Lee for the Pun- combe County Schools. Leader keeps scrapbook of clippings of Confederate data. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Not as Chapter property, but the members owning such books exchange them at meetings. 156 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? 1. Sold? 3. Receipts, $33.55; disbursements, $32.50. Remarks: Social Service — Telephone calls, 884; "nursing, 48 days; visits to sick, 900; trays to sick, 45; notes to sick, 25; notes of condolence, 12; magazines given, 165; books given, 22; candy, 30 pounds; flowers, 185; auto for worthy cause, 38; food valued, $10.75; rides for Veterans, 15; clothing valued, $150.00; gifts in money, $15; funerals attended, 10; dressed dolls for needy chil- dren, 4. Miscellaneous: Assisted with Lee-Jackson Day Program; $2.00 to Confederate room in Club House; decorated graves of Veterans on Memorial Day with wreaths made by members; 300 almanacs to government hospitals for World War Veterans; assisted adult Chapter in movie benefit and bridge benefit; took part in his- torical program given by adult Chapter and one by the Confederate Memorial Association; had representative at District U. D. C. meeting; twice entertained children at County Home; two parties /given for members during year. (Miss) Thelma V. Smathers, Chapter Leader. ASHEVILLE— CHAPTER 68 Number of members in Chapter: 16. New members; 4. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: None. Aid given Veterans' Widows in Homes: Four dollars on the waterworks, Confederate Women's Home, which is 25 cents per capita. Contribution to Monument Funds: Four dollars Jeff Davis Monu- ment Fund, and $5 to Matthew Fontaine Maury Fund. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Chap- ter is strictly a Junior Chapter. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Lee, Jackson and Jeff Davis. Receipts, $14.21; disbursements, $13. Mrs. Holmes Bryson, Chapter Leader, Mrs Chas. S. Wallace, State Director. United Daughters of the Confederacy 157 BEAUFORT— ANNE CARTER LEE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 15. New members: 8. Aid given Veterans' Widows in Homes, $3. Contribution to Monument Funds: $10. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: Our Chapter subscribes, and each copy is read by all members. Does your Chapter folow the General Historical Program? Not exactly; we have historical programs planned by leader, taking in part of General Program. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? We are collecting old stories of Beaufort during the war between the States. Receipts, $13; disbursements, $13. Remarks: On March 17 our Chapter had a St. Patrick's Tea, realizing the sum of $9. We also helped in the Decoration Day Services On June 3 we entertained the Mother Chapter. We are now knitting a quilt to raise our quota for the U. W. H. Mrs Wiley H. Taylor, Chapter Leader, BURGAW— BURGAW CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 34. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Financial aid to two Veterans. Aid to Veterans widows in Homes: Aid to Confederate Women's Home. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: Leader, one copy. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Lee. Jackson, Maury, Decoration. Receipts, $8.05; disbursements, $8.05. Remarks: Four dollars contributed to water connections at the Home. Mrs J. R. Bannerman, Chapter Leader, Mrs. Chas. L. Wallace, State Secretary. BURLINGTON— STONEWALL; JACKSON CHAPTER, fi3 Number of members in Chapter: 8. New members: 27 received this year. 158 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Aid to Veterans' widows outside of homes: $10 to Confederate "Women's Home, Fayetteville, N. C. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 2. How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? 1. Receipts, $25.07; disbursements, $12.50. Remarks: This Chapter was reorganized in November, 1921, since which time we have gained 27 new members. We hope to gain many more during the coming year, and do a better work. Now engaged in knitting a blanket for the Woman's Home. Mrs. Chas. L. Wallace, State Secretary. FAYETTEVILLE— ANNIE K. KYLE CHAPTER Number of members in chapter: 157. New members: 7. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: $5. Aid to Veterans' widows in Homes: $10. Contribution to Memorial Funds: Lee's Memorial, $5; Maury Monument, $5; Jefferson Davis Fund, $5. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. What historical work has your chapter accomplished this year? Study of some famous generals. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library: Five dollars for books on Southern history in Central School Library. Receipts, $112.65; disbursements, $80.90. Remarks: Chapter gave $10 toward water connections with Con- federate Home. Children entertain old ladies with program. Meet- ing of the Chapter held monthly. Refreshments served. Cash on hand, $31.75. Mrs. T. K. Kite, Chapter Leader. GASTONIA— ZEB VANCE, BOYS' CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 33. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Most of our work for the year has been for Soldiers' Homes. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: The delight of the boys is to aid the Veterans. United Daughters of the Confederacy 159 Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: The Chapter receives The Confederate Veteran. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Pails of it when desired. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? May 10 and June 19. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Read "Southern Women in War Times." Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library? Yes. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature and fiction? Yes. How many volumes? Very few — just begun. How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? None; sold? None. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? Yes. Receipts, $20; disbursements, $16. Remarks: We have tried to hold regular meetings during year with social feature combined. Chief work has been for Old Soldiers Home. Sent boxes, money, etc., and placed a flag on the Home. Con- tributed box of fruit to Orthopedic Hospital. Helped to observe Memorial Days. Responded to all calls when possible. Mrs. W. T. Love, Chapter Leader, GASTONIA— J. D. MOORE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 168. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Furnished one fare for railroad transportation for Asheville Reunion. Aid given to Veterans' Widows Homes: Yes. Contributed to Monument Funds: $10. Have you collected any World War Records? Yes. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: The Chapter takes one for all. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? All. Receipts, $2.73; disbursements, $35. Remarks: Until January our Chapter did excellent work, but since then illness of its Leader prevented many wonderful things planned. However, we will not be long now in accomplishing these. Mrs Thos. Lee Craig, Chapter Leader, 160 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention GRAHAM— JACOB A. LONG CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 27. New members: 15. Aid given Veterans' Widows Homes: $13.50 sent for waterworks. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Receipts, $11.15; disbursements, $23.85. Remarks: At Christmas each member of the Chapter sent Christ- mas cards to each Veteran living in Graham. We presented Col. Jacob A. Long with flowers on his Golden Wedding anniversary in December. On the tenth of May the C. of C. met the Veterans of Alamance, who were guests of U. D., C. at the Court House, and pinned red and white buttonhole bouquets on their coats. Sent delegate to District meeting. Sold $5 worth of Jefferson Davis souvenir receipts. Mrs Ernest Thompson, Chapter Leader. HICKORY— CHAPTER 37 Number of members in Chapter: 19. New members: 4. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: Gave $10 for waterworks in Old Ladies' Home, Fayetteville. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? We try to do so. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Jan. 19 and May 10. Receipts, $11; disbursements, $10. Remarks: Chapter to be divided, older girls going into the Major James A. Watson Chapter. Work of divided Chapters begins with new conventional year. Frank Martin, Chapter Leader, JACKSONVILLE— C. OF C. CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 12. New members: 3. Aid to Veterans' Widows in Homes: $2. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Receipts, $8.60; disbursements, $7. Remarks: Our Chapter organized June 20, 1921, but as the children were slow in getting in their applications we did not do much before September. This is our first report. Mrs. L. O. Fonsulle, Chapter Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 161 KINSTON— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 48. New members: 37. Aid to Veterans' Widows in Homes: Sent $13 to Fayetteville to aid with waterworks in the Woman's Home. Contribution to Monument Funds: $5. World War Records collected: Yes. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? 1. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Partially. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Lee and Jackson, May 10. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Yes. How many volumes? Sixteen volumes of Southern literature. Disbursements, $18. Remarks: This Chapter was not reorganized until early Spring, and we hope to have a better report this year. Mrs. E. E. Sams, Chapter Leader. LAGRANGE— JOSEPH KINSEY CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 50 (41 registered). New members: 6. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: 1 box — 109 hdkfs., $20. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Candy, fruit and flowers, and one pounding; fruit shower, and pound box of candy, Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey. Aid to Veterans' Widows in Homes: One box and 26 15c hdkfs., $12. Aid to Veterans' Widows outside of Homes: Candy, fruit and flowers. Contribution to Monument Funds: $5. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? 1. Does your your Chapter follow the General Program? No. Had historical programs at each meeting. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 2. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Studied Lee and Davis. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or 11 162 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention books on Southern history in any school or library? Four: "Truths of History," Miss Rutherford, placed in LaGrange Graded School, Lenoir County School Library, U. D. C., and C. of C. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? No — use school library. How many volumes? Children have enjoyed "Diddie Dumps and Tot," or "Plantation Child's Life," by Louise Clarke Pyrnelle. Receipts, $75; disbursements, $75. Remarks: We have enrolled 55 children. Five have moved away — two Coursey boys at Charlotte; three Barnes children, whose papers I did not finish. Several children have brought their dues for 1922-23; others will bring theirs to Sept. 3 meeting. I feel sure we can send $25 — 50 cents per member — for Confederate Women's Home by Oct., making receipts $100 and disbursements $100. Had large attendance at meetings, and enthusiasm, lovely cooperation from the children and programs followed by social hour, or, as children say, "the party." Each child has a Confederate flag, which he placed on soldiers' graves with wreath, May 10. Two floats furnished program. Owing to illness of Leader, and illness and death in her family, have not accomplished much. Georgie Joyner, Chapter Leader. LENOIR— BONNIE BLUE FLAG CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 38. Contribution to Monument Funds: $20.65. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Jan. 19 and May 10. Receipts, $20.65; disbursements, $20.65. Remarks: We celebrated Lee-Jackson Day, in connection with the thousand school children, with appropriate speeches; one of them about President Jefferson Davis, as his birthday comes after the school closes. May 10 was also fittingly observed by the schools, our Chapter arranging the program. Mrs. Rufus L. Gwyn, Chapter Leader. LUMBERTON— ALFORD ROWLAND CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 57. New Members: 18. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Have sent 6 boxes of smoking tobacco and 18 plugs of tobacco. United Daughters of the Confederacy 163 Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Sent flowers to sick soldiers and several designs to Veterans passed away; $4.50 for seed for Veterans' graves. Aid to Veterans' widows in Homes: $20.74 for clothing for Mrs. MacDonald on Thanksgiving; Christmas and Easter sent flowers and gifts; $5 to the home. Aid to Veterans' widows outside of Homes: To daughters of Veteran, gave clothes and hats; also helping to clothe a poor family. Contribution to Monument Funds: $5 to Lee Memorial; $2 to Flora MacDonald Scholarship Fund. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: The Chapter subscribes as a whole. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Not entirely. We study the catechism. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Jan. 19 and May 10. Receipts, $57.09; disbursements, $56.80. Remarks: The children have done splendid work in caring for the Veterans' graves in the local cemeteries. Also assisted the adult Chapter in serving dinner on Feb. 19 and May 10, and fur- nished music for both occasions. Lost two members by demit during the year. The chapter is planning to do special work for the soldiers at the Home. Viola MacKinnon Jenkins, Chapter Leader. MOORESVILLE— CARRY SEAGAR CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 45. New members: 10. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: 1 box. Contribution to Monument Funds: We have some money to be sent. World War Records Collected: 10. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Not altogether. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Very little. Receipts, $10; disbursements, $10. Remarks: Our Chapter has done very little work this year; it has started anew, and hope by next year to have a better report. Mrs. Harry Y. Mott, Jr.. Chapter Leader. 164 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention MOREHEAD CITY— MARY FRANCES HANCOCK CHAPTER No. 74 Number of members in Chapter: 83. New Members: 7. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: We helped our Mother Chapter furnish dinner and entertain them the 10th of May. Aid to Veterans' widows in Homes: Contributed $5. Contribution to Monument Funds: $25. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? Four. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? As far as possible. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Three. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library? Four books. Receipts, $38.60; disbursements, $37.45. Remarks: We collected $3.70 from the school children for the M. F. Maury Fund on his birthday. The larger girls are knitting squares for blankets to send to each of the Homes at Christmas. Mrs. Chas. Byrd Wade, Chapter Leader. MOUNT AIRY— COL. B. Y. GRAVES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 21. New members: 8; total 29. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes. We have sent a box of men's handkerchiefs. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: We are a new Chapter, or- ganized the 29th of May, 1922. We have sent $9.35 to the Con- federate Women's Home. World War Records Collected: 18. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: We have one subscription for the whole Chapter. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? We have a war program, but not the one laid down. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many: 1 What historial work has your Chapter accomplished this year? We are collecting. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school of library? War material and pictures for our scrap book. United Daughters of the Confederacy 165 Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? Only our own, so far. Receipts, $15.55; disbursements, $10.85. Remarks: Our Chapter was organized May 29, 1922. We have been working only four months, and now have 29 members and we expect to do all that is required of us next year. Mrs. P. S. Rotterick, Chapter Leader. MOUNT OLIVE JUNIOR GRAYS Number of members in Chapter: 24. New members: 2. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: Box canned goods — sugar, coffee, tea, rice, etc. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many: 1. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? 1. Receipts, $7; disbursements, $5. Remarks: Junior Grays Chapter has grown so large we have organized a new Chapter, composed of all the girls under 12 years of age. This Chapter, owing to peculiar circumstances, has not done much this year, but hopes to do much better next year. Mrs. John H. Loftin, Chapter Leader. NEW BERN— JANE HUGHES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 73. New members: 26. Aid to Veterans' widows in homes: We have given $30 to the Confederate Woman's Home waterworks fund. Contribution to Monument Funds: To Lee Memorial, Lexington, Va., $5; Gettysburg, $2.50. Total $7.50. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? One; prize for essay on "The Confederate Navy." Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Partly. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 4. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library? One copy of "Boys of the Confederacy" in the City Library. Receipts, $47.50; disbursements, $47. 166 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Remarks: In addition to the above we made a contribution to the Maury Fund on his birthday, which was reported by the Daughters. We also paid $2.50 to the Educational Fund. Mrs. G. Henry Jackson, Chapter Leader. NEWTON— BELLE WILFONG CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 27. New members, 14. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Served dinner to 150 on Memo- rial Day; furnished entire program for exercises of that day. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: Contributed $10 toward the installation of waterworks in Old Ladies' Home, Fayetteville. Aid to Veterans' widows outside of Homes: Delivered dinners to old ladies who were not able to go to table on Memorial Day. World War Records Collected: We have never been notified that we were expected to collect such records. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? 1. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? Six girls competed for local prize, offered by Ransom-Sherrill Chapter? Three competed for State prize. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes, as closely as possible. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? All. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library? Placed one book — Underwood's "Women of the South in War Times" — in school library. How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? None. Sold? None. The Mother Chapter took charge of sale of this book. Receipts, $49.19; disbursements, $21.25. Remarks: Our chapter entered a float in Reunion Day parade, winning a prize of $5. The members of the C. of C. sold on that day, $79.50 worth of tags, a third of which amount goes into the Chapter treasury, to be used in carrying on U. D. C. work. Mrs. Glenn Long. Chapter Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 167 PITTSBORO— HENRY LONDON CHAPTER Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. Remarks: Doing all we can to erect a fence around monument. (Miss) Carrie Jackson, Chapter Leader. RED SPRINGS— CHAPTER 24 Number of members in chapter: 8. Remarks: Since Mrs. Lenard left us several years ago, our children's Chapter has done very little. The papers of eight of the original members have been registered and these, together with directions to organize or revive the Chapter, have just been handed over to me. I will do the best I can. Mrs J. H. Turner, Chapter Leader. ROCKY MOUNT— BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 183. New members: 1. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Cigars and socks. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: A Brunswick Stew dinner; nourishment to three on eight occasions; $15 in cash. Aid to Veterans' widows in Homes: Gave $5 to help with the waterworks at Confederate Woman's Home. Contributions to Monument Fund: $2. World War Records collected: 2. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: Nine. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? 1. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Part, but not in full. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 4. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Very little. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes on Southern history in any school or library? 61 in city library; 14 added to our chapter library. Has your chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Yes. How many volumes? 312. 168 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? 3. Sold: 2. Receipts, $97.43; disbursements, $94.90. Remarks: We sent $5.50 towards Lee Memorial Chapel. Have sent flowers and fruits to sick Veterans and Daughters, and wreaths in cases of death. Tempe Whitehead Holt, Chapter Leader. SALISBURY— CHARLES FISHER CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 91. New members: 18. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Hoke Cottage; pipes and to- bacco; 4 large boxes candy; 2 army blankets, 12 bath towels. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Cards of invitation to May 10 dinner; 26 baskets, Christmas fruit personally taken to city Veterans. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: $17.25 sent to Home for water- works; 6 large bath towels. Contribution to Monument Funds: Jefferson Davis Monument Fund. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: Two. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? Locally — $5 in gold given by Mother Chapter on essay on Maury. Competed for by four members. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes, whenever possible, supplemented by local historical data. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Jan. 3, Jan. 19, and May 10. How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? 1. Receipts, $55.50; disbursements, $52.03. Remarks: Meetings held monthly by Junior and Senior groups. Much interest, especially in taking fruit Christmas Eve to City Veterans. Took part in May 10 exercises. Placed laurel wreath on monument. Had garden and farm seed sent by Senator Overman, clearing several dollars. Alice Slater Cannon, Chapter Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 169 SHELBY— AUGUSTUS BURTON CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 53. New members: 2. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: $5. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Christmas gifts of candy and fruit to 16 local Veterans. Aid to Veterans' widows in Homes: $5. World War Records collected: Helped the Mother Chapter's committee. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? In part. Does your Chapter observe all Memorial Days? Yes. Receipts, $15.02; disbursements, $13. Remarks: Our Chapter has been divided into a Senior and a Junior division. Each is pledged to raise money individually. Also we are planning to give a tea, so we can answer all calls from the division. (Miss) Mamie Roberts, Chapter Leader. STATESVILLE— CHAPTER 17 Number of members in Chapter: 79. New members: 30. Aid to Veterans Widows Homes: We adopted an old lady, and sent her weekly packages, letters, books, etc: Contribution to Monument Fund: $4. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? May 10. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Only studies in connection with the programs. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Just starting one. How many volumes? 3. How many copies of "Southern Women in War Times" has your Chapter bought? 1. Receipts, $4.20; disbursements, $3.20. Remarks: The C. of C. have a prominent place in the May 10 exercises, and are a very enthusiastic Chapter. We hold regular monthly meetings and they are well attended. Mbs. J. B. Gill, Chapter Leader. 170 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention SYLVA— SYLVA CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 13. New members: 12. Receipts, $6.25; disbursements, $3.25, for certificates. Mrs. J. F. Freeze, Chapter Leader. TARBORO— DIXIE LEE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 40. New members: 5. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Sent fruit to two sick Vet- erans. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? May 10. Receipts, $9.29; disbursements, $3.50. Remarks: Confederate Woman's Home waterworks, $1.75; cer- tificates, $1.25; fruit for sick Veteran, 50 cents balance on hand, $9.29. Mrs. C. F. Clayton, Chapter Leader. WADESBORO— FRANK BENNETT CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 72. New members: 10. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: We remembered them at Christmas times with gifts. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Christmas gifts; Reunion dinner; gave suits to all needy Veterans and sent fifteen of them to the Reunion at Richmond. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: We visit them and take them flowers and fruit, and give them anything they need. Aid to Veterans' widows outside of Homes: We see that they have all they need in any way. Contribution to Monument Funds: Jefferson Davis, $50; Robert E. Lee Fund, $10. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: 1. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? All days. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library? Yes. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? We helped to organize a U. D. C; Chaper; the members are composed of the C. of C. over 18 years of age. Receipts, $263.95; disbursements, $263.95. United Daughters of the Confederacy 171 Remarks: We have responded to all calls, although they have been very few. We have worked faithfully in our county, and the dear Veterans of Anson call on the C. of C. for anything they want; and, as they tell the Leader, they know they will get what they call for. Mrs. Clarence Burns, Chapter Leader. WHITEVILLE— COLUMBUS GRAY CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 52. New members: 20. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: A box at Thanksgiving valued at $6 and $1.25 for the waterworks of the Home. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. Receipts, $13.25; disbursements, $13.25. Remarks: A box valued at $6 was at Thanksgiving sent to the Old Ladies' Home. We sent $1.25 to help connect the waterworks of the Old Ladies' Home with the city waterworks. For certificates we sent $5, and $1 for blanks. Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, State Director. WILMINGTON— GEORGE DAVIS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 15. New members: 15. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 3. Remarks: Organization just completed. Pauline Williams. Chapter Leader. WILSON— JUNIOR CONFEDERACY CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 56. New members: 2 and several new applicants. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: We sent $5 to Confederate Woman's Home at Fayetteville. Contribution to Monument Funds: $5 to Maury Monument. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: Mothers of ten children subscribe. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? May 10 and June 3. Receipts, $26.22; disbursements, $10. Remarks: On account of enforced absence of Leader, the Chapter has been almost inactive for the past year, but we hope to have a better report next year. Mrs. Hadley Woodard, Chapter Leader. Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, State Director. 172 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention WINSTON-SALEM— THOMAS JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 22. New members: 2. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: Sent box to Soldiers' Home; One member made a visit there. Aid to Veterans outside of Homes: Cards sent; flowers; and visits made. Aid to Veterans' Widows Homes: $5 sent to Home at Fayetteville. Aid to Veterans' widows outside of Homes: Visits made. Contribution to Monument Funds: $5. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? All. Receipts, $12; disbursements, $10. Nan Norfleet, Chapter Leader. WINSTON-SALEM— T. J. BROWN CHAPTER B. Number of members in Chapter: 84. New members: 68. Aid to Veterans in Soldiers' Homes: $5 to Old Soldiers' Home (in tobacco), Raleigh, and many cards to them. Aid to Veterans outside of Home: Tobacco and fruit to Veterans in County Home several times; pot of flowers to sick veteran and fruit; growing plants to old Veteran whose wife died. Eleven bunches flowers to sick Veterans; many cards. Aid to Veterans' widows in Homes: Fruit, candy, flowers, etc., to widow in County Home four times; $3.90 toward water fund of Old Ladies' Home; subscription magazine; basket fruit to sick widow Aid given Veterans' widows outside of Homes: Have sent Daughters of Veterans (named Co. A.) several baskets fruit; eggs to needy widows of Veterans; several votes of sympathy. Thirteen baskets of flowers to sick widows of Veterans. Contribution to Monument Fund: $5. Number of members subscribing to The Confederate Veteran: None. Many of their Mothers are Daughters, who subscribe, and also have access to it at Public Library. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Partially. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? May 10, June 19, Jackson and Lee. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? United Daughters of the Confederacy 173 Collected one very interesting reminiscence of widow of one of Stonewall Jackson's Brigade. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or library? "Life of Robert E. Lee," given to Public Library. Each year we hope to buy a book for study of Southern history, and then give to library. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature and fiction? The Chapter Leader has a fine collection of papers pub- lished during War between the States: children use. The children also own valuable books on Southern history, individually, but have no library collection. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? We have not, but have secured members from several places where there are no Chapters. Receipts, money and merchandise $55.53; disbursements, $55.53. Remarks: Decorated each grave in soldiers' plat (37) at Easter, obtained address of each soldier and soldier's widow in County from clerk of court and sent each an Easter card, with personal greeting, nearly 300. Invited several old Veterans to make ad- dresses. Remembered many widows and Veterans on birthdays. Many of our members at school in winter, but have an average attendance of about forty-five. (Miss) Ida Clifton Hinshaw, Leader. 174 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention 3Jn Jfflemortam At the hour of noon, Thursday, October 12, the business of the Convention was suspended for the Memorial exercises, with Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain, presiding. Mrs. Reid presented the members of the Memorial Committee: Mrs. I. W. Paison, Charlotte; Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Lumberton, and Mrs. R. W. Hicks, Wilmington. Dr. A. D. P. Gilmore, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, conducted the devotional part of the service, and in a few well chosen words paid a beautiful tribute to the Daughters. Mrs. E. K. Bryant gave a beautiful vocal selection — a song of trium- phant faith and victory over death. Mrs. Reid then gave a short Memorial address, which follows: "We do not wish to make of this a sad occasion, but rather one of rejoicing — for, do we not rejoice in the memory of the lives and character of these who have only gone on before us? We wish that we had time to repeat the words of loving praise which came with the lists of names. Do we fully appreciate the heritage of a life well spent and the wonderful heritage we have in the lives of so many of the men and women of our beloved Confederacy? Dr. Vardell, President of Flora McDonald College, recently paid a tri- bute to these noble women in whose heritage we rejoice, which inspired some feeling comment by 'A Daughter' in the public press, which was so appropriate that I will repeat it in part: " 'We might search the annals of history for ages past, but we would find no heroines more worthy the name than those dear wo- men of the Confederacy. " 'There was no premium placed on patriotism in those days, and all the money in the world could not have purchased the principles for which they fought and died. " 'Lots of them were left bewildered, with nothing but the cold earth on which they were standing and no knowledge as to how to till it, but with clean hands and a conscience void of offense, they worked; they prayed and they sang, thank God, they sang, and the echo of those songs, and the spirit that prompted them are ringing yet in the hearts of all true-hearted Southerners.' "And so we sorrow with those who have been bereft of their loved ones, but we rejoice with them in their many consolations." The roll was then called of departed Daughters of the North Car- olina Division who were called home during the past year, 42 iu number. The following Memorials were read: Memorial to Mrs. William Dorsey Pender by Mrs. J. L. Bridgers. Memorial to Mrs. Charlotte Bennett Dunlop by Mrs. R. E. Little. United Daughters of the Confederacy 175 Mrs. Culthbert Martin paid a beautiful tribute to her life-long friend and "chum," Gen. James I. Metts. Mrs. Reid then read a beautiful and worthy eulogy of our beloved honorary member, Mrs. H. L. Riggins, written and sent by the Sec- retary of the James R. Gordon Chapter, Winston-Salem. At this point in the service a dozen or more beautiful little girls dressed in white, marched in, bearing exquisite floral designs and wreaths of evergreen and grouped themselves in front of the rostrum. It was explained that these beautiful designs with many others like them, had been sent by Chapters all over the State, to be placed on the graves of Miss Hettie James, Hon. George Davis, Gen. James I. Metts, Mrs. W. M. Parsley and Mr. Cyril Long, only son of our beloved Treasurer, Mrs. L. F. Long of Newton. Mrs. A. M. Waddell was then presented and in her own charm- ing way paid loving tribute to her friend and our "mother," Mrs. Wm. Parsley, with the audience standing as mute testimony of their love and reverence for this saintly woman. MEMORIAL TO GEN. JAMES I. METTS The death of Maj. Gen. James I. Metts, Commander-in-Chief of the North Carolina Veterans, has given grief to us, the Daughters of the Confederacy, and brought mourning to the State. From boyhood until death he devoted himself to the service of the Confederate Veterans. In perfect health, with a physique that betokened many more years of usefulness, this hero of the Civil War met with an accident at Wilmington, and expired October 18, 1921. He had hardly reached his nineteenth birthday when, in re- sponse to the call of North Carolina, he enlisted as a private in the Rifle Guards, a company formed by his associates at his home in Wilmington, and with it on April 15th, 1861, he went to occupy Fort Caswell. At one time this Wilmington company had on its rolls more than 100 men, ranging from 16 to 22 years of age, with only one married man among them. This devoted band is known as Co. I, 18th Regiment, North Carolina Troops. The fine carriage of Private Metts led to his being given charge of the Regimental Colors, which he carried until, on the reorganiz- ticular distinction in the Seven Days Battle before Richmond, ation a year later, he enlisted in the Third Regiment, under Col. Gaston Meares. His bravery and fine capacity won for him par- 176 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention In every battle it was the same. In the assault at Culp's Hill, on the evening of the second day at Gettysburg, he lea his men close up to the Federal breastworks, and there received a wound in his left lung. His sufferings were intense and his condition was so hope- less that his recovery was perhaps a miraculous intervention of Providence, preserving his life for future usefulness. After a year of cruel suffering at Johnson's Island, he was se- lected as one of the most enfeebled of the prisoners for exchange; and on rejoining his command, served in Cox's Brigade, Grimes Division, and on the staff of General Grimes, always gaining honors, until at length he bowed his head in sorrow at Appomattox. Returning home, he was an examplar in peace as he had been in war. The hero on the battlefield now became the patriot in civil life. Throughout the years he set an example of patient in- dustry, of cheerful performance of the duties of citizenship, and of benevolence, that was not without its effect in his community. In a spirit of fine manhood, he met and overcame adversity and won success in life, enjoying the esteem, admiration and affection of all his associates. While we embalm his memory as a hero and patriot, ever devoted to his Confederate associates and worthy of the high honors ac- corded him, we shall long remember his uniform courtesy and cheerfulness, his bright eyes, his attractive manner, and his en- gaging pensonality. In his demise the State has lost one of the brightest ornaments of her citizenship. The grey line is almost extinguished. The few survivors are as sentinels standing out on the skyline of a glorious past, and of these few no one bearing the name of a Confederate Veteran more fully exemplified the character and more perfectly expressed the chivalry of our beloved cause than Gen. James Isaac Metts. It seems that the protecting hand of Providence spared him to a ripe old age in order that the present generation might profit by the example of one who so fully represented the best traditions of a struggle whose heroic efforts and deathless valor challenged the wonder and admiration of the world. Thus, he has been a link between the past and the present, diffusing a spirit of love for the old regime, in nowise incompatible with loyalty to the present and hope for the future. His life was grounded on the rock of prin- ciple. To expediency he was a stranger, to deceit a foe, to candor a champion, to truth a defender, to friendship the essence of fidelity. He has held his last reunion on earth, and has now joined his old comrades in a spiritual reunion where there will be no more parting. United Daughters of the Confederacy 177 MEMORIAL TO HENRY LOGAN RIGGINS Into eternal rest has passed one of the most loyal friends of the North Carolina Division of the U. D. C. — Mr. Henry Logan Riggins, husband of the beloved President of the James B. Gordon Chapter of Winston-Salem. Eleven years ago, when the State Conven- tion met in the Twin City. Mr. Riggins was elected an honorary member of the State organization, and no Daughter ever loved the cause more truly. In historic old Henrico County, Virginia, not far from the cap- ital of the Confederacy, Mr. Riggins was born in 1861, and there seems to have been breathed into his very soul a devotion to the "Lost Cause." Among his earliest recollections was the sound of cannon as the armies fought over the bloody battle-ground of his native State. Mr. Riggins came to Winston-Salem as a young man, and was actively identified with the city in every phase of its growth. In business, in civic improvement, in its church life and in its char- ities, he was always a leading spirit. He married into one of the oldest and most prominent families when he chose for his life's companion Mary Gorrell. For thirty- two years they lived in this blessed union, making a home that it was a privilege to enter. Even the casual caller was impressed with the love, cheer, and friendliness that pervaded its sacred at- mosphere. Mr. Riggins was always an inspiration to the local Chapter. The Children of the Confederacy adored him, the Daughters turned to him for help and advice, while the Veterans recognized him as their friend and benefactor. When Winston-Salem was hostess to the N. C. Division t second time, Mr. Riggins was in failing health, but the occasion seemed to renew his strength and he was present at some session nearly every day. When it was announced that a scholarship a the State Normal had been given in his name, "The Henry L Riggins Scholarship," the prolonged applause made one realize it was "honor to whom honor was due." For several years before the end came, Mr. Riggins was almost an invalid; but he bore his affliction with the same noble spirit that characterized his whole life — never a word of complaint — always a thought for others — he seemed to grow just a little nearer Heaven each day. So much could be said of the life of this man, but the words of Edgar A. Guest's poem "Looking Back" — one which he loved — 12 178 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention seem so fittingly to portray his life's aims that they shall speak for him. "I might have been rich if I'd wanted the gold instead of the friendships I've made; I might have had fame if I'd sought for renown in the hours when I purposely played; Now I'm standing today on the far edge of life, and I'm just look- ing backward to see What I've done with the years and the days that were mine, and all that has happened to me. "I haven't built much of a fortune to leave to those who shall carry my name, And nothing I've done shall entitle me now to a place on the tablets of fame. But I've loved the great sky and its spaces of blue; I've lived with the birds and the trees; I've turned from the splendor of silver and gold to share in such pleasures as these. "I've given my time to the children who came, together we've romped and we've played; And I wouldn't exchange the glad hours spent witn them for the money that I might have made. I chose to be known and be loved by the few, and was deaf to the plaudits of men; And I'd make the same choice should the chance come to me to live my life over again. "I've lived with my friends and I've shared in their joys, known sorrows with all of its tears; I have harvested much from my acres of life, though some say I've squandered my years. For much that is fine has been mine to enjoy, and I think I have lived to my best, And I have no regret, as I'm nearing the end, for the gold that I might have possessed." United Daughters of the Confederacy 179 MEMORIAL TO MRS. WILLIAM DORSEY PENDER On Monday, July 3, 1922, at the home of her son, Stephen Lee Pender, in historic old Frederickburg, Mrs. Prances Sheppard Pender, widow of Gen. William Dorsey Pender, passed peacefully away, in the eighty-third year of her age — 59 years after Gen. Pen- der was killed at Gettysburg. She came to Tarboro in the early 60's, a fair young bride, and there are many who can recall her bright, sparkling manner and charming courtesy, which endeared her to all who came under the spell of her presence. They remember her joy and happiness as a wife and mother until the war came and snatched from her side the beloved husband and father. Left desolate and alone, with three splendid sons to rear, two of whom preceded her to the grave, she became one of the State's foremost educators. A scholar, a linguist, a talented musician, her training and influence and wonderful personality have added charm and culture to many homes, and her memory has lingered like the fragrance of roses. In Calvary churchyard, by the side of her illustrious husband, she sleeps "waiting for the General Resurrection at the last day." Mrs. J. L. Bridgers. MEMORIAL TO MRS. JOSEPH I. DUNLAP In Wadesboro, N. C, August 20, 1922, there passed into the next life Mrs. Joseph I. Dunlap, (Charlotte Bennett), one of whom it may truly be said that all who knew her "rise up and called her blessed." Sister of Capt. Frank Bennett, a Confederate soldier of the finest type, she went through Sherman's raid, her father's splendid plantation being directly in the Federal march across An- son County. Mrs. Dunlap has left an account of those three un- speakable days, during which the vandals burned, and stole every- thing movable, and killed every animal on the plantation. Going to the next plantation, they shot on his own doorstep, the owner James C. Bennett, an original Union man. God forgive them, we say, after nearly sixty years. But may these fearful wrongs continue to inspire us as they did the friend we lovingly honor today — to courage, unshaken in every relation of life and to absolute devotion and fidelity to those eternal principles on which the Confederacy was founded and for which so many precious souls gave their all. Mrs. R. E. Bennett. 180 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention A MEMORIAL TO MRS. JANE DE ROSSIT Just as the earth was bringing forth its increase and the bell of the church she loved so well was calling her children to come for instructions and benedictions, our friend and associate passed from this mortal life to life eternal. What a fitting time for one who, when the last summons came, to answer, "Here, Lord, now let thy servant depart in peace." O Death! sharp be thy- wounds, but sweet the medicines be That long-captive souls from weary thralldom flee. Rest in peace, our faithful friend and companion in the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy! United Daughters of the Confederacy 181 3n Jflemoriam Bethel Heroes Chapter — Rocky Mount MRS. J. D. CHRISTIAN MRS. T. T. THORNE MRS. BETTIE WATSON Transylvania Chapter — Brevard MISS HARRIETT MATILDA DEAYER John W. Dunham Chapter — Wilson MRS. MARGARET HADLEY WILLIAMS Halifax Chapter — Halifax MRS. GEORGE GILLIAM MRS. LENA RICH CHRISTIAN MRS. MARY NORMAN WILLIAMS Graham Chapter — Graham MRS. GEORGE ROGERS Emeline J. Pigott Chapter — More head City MRS. HENRIETTA STANCILL Pamlico Chapter — Wasliington MRS. GEORGE STUDDART MRS. RENA HARDING MRS. ELIZABETH ROSS MRS. CHARLES THOMAS 182 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Col. G. F. Whitfield Chapter— LaGrange MRS. EFFIE FIELDS HARPER Ashford Sillers Chapter — Clinton MRS. V. J. PIGFORD MISS IRENE PIERCE John W. Bryant Chapter — Spring Hope MRS. MART E. DILLARD McDowell Chapter — Marion MRS. BEN DAVIS MRS G. B. JUSTICE Julian S. Carr Chapter — Durham MRS. T. M. GORMAN Cape Fear Chapter — Wilmington MRS. MART COWAN JAMES MRS. ANNIE BALTZER MRS. J. W. MURCHISON MRS. JANE COWAN DE ROSSIT Robeson Chapter — Lumberton mrs. w. p. McAllister George B. Singletary Chapter— GreenyiUe MRS. MARK QUINERLT United Daughters of the Confederacy 183 James B. Gordon Chapter— Winston-Salem MRS. CARRIE FRIES SHAFFNER MRS. ELIZABETH BOGGS TAYLOR And our beloved honorary member Mr. Henry Logan Riggins William Dorsey Pender Chapter — Tarboro MRS. WILLIAM DORSET PENDER MRS HELEN POWELL James Kenan Chapter — Warsaw MRS. MINNIE BRYAN MRS. RUTH LEONARD PEIRCE Anson County Chapter — Wadesboro MRS. ELLEN G. TERRY MRS. REBEKAH COVINGTON MRS. CHARLOTTE BENNETT DUNLAP MRS. OLIVE DUNLAP HOUSTON Thomas Ruffin Chapter — Goldsboro MRS. THOMAS W. SLOCUMB Pender County Chapter — Burgaw MRS. RACHEL WRIGHT CARROLL Cleveland Guards Chapter — Shelby MRS. JACK PALMER High Point Chapter — High Point MISS VENETIA SMITH Battle of Bentonville Chapter — Mooresville MRS. LUCY BRAWLEY McPHERSON 184 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention LIST OF DISTRICTS IN U. D. C. No 1 — Asheville, Waynesville, Brevard. Hendersonville, Murphy, Marion, Dillsboro, Sylva. Director — Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Marion. No. 2 — Hickory, Newton, Lenoir, Mooresville, Morganton, States- ville. Director — Mrs. T. A. Mott, Hickory. No. 3. — Rutherfordton, Charlotte, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Kings Mountain, Shelby. Director — Mrs. L. B. Newell, Charlotte. No. 4 — Mount Airy, Winston-Salem, North Wilkesboro. Director — Mrs. H. L. Riggins. No. 5 — Concord, China Grove, Salisbury, Thomasville, Lexington, High Point. Director — Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall. No. 6 — Greensboro, Graham, Reidsville, Spray, Burlington, Ashe- boro. Director — Mrs. Dan Hall, Burlington. No. 7 — Monroe, Norwood, Wadesboro, Albemarle, Laurinburg, Rockingham. Director — Mrs. R. B. Redwine, Monroe. No. 8 — Yanceyville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Roxboro, Hillsboro. Director — Mrs. Fred Fanning, Durham. United Daughters of the Confederacy 185 No. 9 — Warrenton, Oxford, Henderson, Kittrell. Director — Mrs. S. P. Cooper, Henderson. No. 10 — Clayton, Smithfield, Louisburg, Pittsboro, Raleigh, San- ford. Director — Mrs. Alfred Williams, Raleigh. No. 11 — Fayetteville, Red Springs, Lumberton, Raeford, Lillington, Dunn, St. Pauls, Whiteville, Fairmont. Director — Mrs. Nat Townsend, Dunn. No. 12 — Goldsboro, Faison, Mount Olive. Clinton, Warsaw, Kenans- ville, Rose Hill, Burgaw, Wilmington. Director — Mrs. Thomas McGee, Goldsboro. No. 13 — Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Springhope, Greensville, Middlesex, Nashville, Farmville. Director — Mrs. Roy Wilder, Springhope. No. 14 — New Bern, Trenton, Morehead City, Pollocksville, Kins- ton, Washington, Jacksonville, Beaufort, Snow Hill, Orien- tal, Cary, La Grange, Hookerton. Director — Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston. No. 15— Weldon, Halifax, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Littleton. Director — Mrs. L. N. Steadman, Halifax. No. 16 — Elizabeth City, Edenton, Hertford, Winton, Windsor, Mur- freesboro, Gatesville, Aulander, Merry Hill, Ahoskie. Director — Mrs. R. C. Bridger, Winton. 186 Minutes off the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention STANDING COMMITTEES STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President Rocky Mount Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, 1st Vice-President. Wilmington Mrs. L. B. Newell, 2d Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. W. C. Rodman, 3d Vice-President Washington Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. R. E. Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Director of C. of C Morehead City EDUCATIONAL Mrs. L. B. Newell, Chairman Charlotte Mrs. J. Edwin Woodard Wilson Mrs. R. Philip Holt Rocky Mount HISTORICAL Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Chairman Mt. Airy Chapter Historians. TEXT BOOK Mrs. Frank L. Wilson Gastonia Mrs. 0. Max Gardner Shelby Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr Black Mountain Miss Leyta Carter Nashville Miss Katherine Robinson Fayetteville SOLDIERS' HOME Miss Martha Haywood, Chairman Raleigh Chapter Presidents United Daughters of the Confederacy 187 woman's home Mrs. Hunter Smith, Chairman Fayetteville Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Assistant Chairman for Western Section Asheville Mrs. M. P. Battle, Assistant Chairman for Eastern Section Rocky Mount AUDITING COMMITTEE Mrs. T. L. Bland, . Chairman Rocky Mount Mrs. W. H. Home Rocky Mount Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash-Morrison Tarboro Mrs. Walter F. Woodard Wilson Miss Bessie Bunn Rocky Mount CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Mrs. E. R. Michaux, Chairman Greensboro Mrs. J. Dolph Long Graham Mrs. R. E. Little Wadesboro Miss Lucile Moore Elm City Mrs. R. B. Redwine Monroe NORTH CAROLINA ROOM IN RICHMOND Mrs. Latta Johnston, Regent Charlotte Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, Vice-Regent Richmond, Va. Mrs. John L. Bridgers Tarboro Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson Gastonia Mrs. M. P. Battle Rocky Mount 188 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention SPECIAL COMMITTEES STATIONERY Mrs. T. A. Cooper, Chairman Rocky Mount Mrs. W. W. Ricks Rocky Mount Mrs. J. T. Lassiter Rocky Mount Mrs. Jas. L. Fleming Greenville Mrs. W. L. Lyon Windsor PURCHASING COMMITTEE FOR SOLDIERS' HOME Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Mrs. Harlee Townsend Fayetteville Mrs. E. R. McKethan Fayetteville PURCHASING COMMITTEE FOR WOMAN'S HOME Mrs. H. M. London Raleigh Mrs. Alfred Williams Raleigh Miss Daisy Denson Raleigh MEMORIAL Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chairman Lenoir Mrs. H. A. London Pittsboro Miss Lizzie Lindsay Greensboro Mrs. D. A. Garrison Gastonia Mrs. L. L. Staton Tarboro Mrs. Lucy H. Robertson Greensboro GETTYSBURG MONUMENT Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman Faison Mrs. C. Felix Harvey. Assistant Chairman Kinston Miss Cornelia McMillan Red Springs Miss Nannie Gary Halifax Mrs. D. G. Bell Morehead City Mrs. J. L. Dunn Scotland Neck Mrs. L. B. Newell Charlotte Mrs. I. W. Faison Charlotte Mrs. Steven Brown Hendersonville Miss Ida Hinshaw Winston-Salem United Daughters of the Confederacy 189 STABS AND BABS MEMOBIAL Mrs. T. J. Gold, Chairman High Point Miss Kate Riddick Enfield Mrs. H. G. Strayhorn Thomasville Miss Sara Stewart New Bern Mrs. Junius Harden Graham Mrs. J. F. Taylor Kinston Mrs. W. E. White Louisburg Mrs. Shelly H. Rose Wadesboro Miss Bonnie Mauney Kings Mountain Mrs. J. W. Ferguson Waynesville JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash-Morrison, Chairman General Tarboro Mrs. I. W, Faison, Director Charlotte Mrs. H. L. Riggins Winston-Salem Mrs. J. S. Watters Asheville Mrs Harry Deaton Mooresville Mrs. R. G. Creech LaGrange Mrs. J. W. Pless Marion Mrs. John C. Rodman Washington Mrs. G. T. Burnett Rocky Mount Mrs. W. L. Cohoon Elizabeth City Mrs. Walter F. Woodard Wilson SANATORIUM FREE BED FUND Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Chairman Winston-Salem Miss Annie Jean Gash Pisgah Forest Mrs. O. Max Gardner Shelby Mrs. R. C. Bridger Winton Mrs. J. W. Parker Farmville Miss Ella Early Aulander Mrs. Florence Willcox Halifax Mrs. E. L. McKee Sylva Mrs. R. H. Latham Winston-Salem Mrs. C. DeWitt Stymbrough, Box 798 Asheville 190 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention CHURCH BELLS Mrs. H. A. London, Chairman Pittsboro Mrs. Ada Cherry Greenville Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon Mrs. H. Brantley Spring Hope Mrs. Ella Hiatt Clinton Mrs. W. 0. Watkins Rutherf ordton Mrs. It. L. Madison Dillsboro Mrs. G. T. Hall Lenoir Miss Mary Blair Monroe APPROPRIATIONS AND PENSIONS Mrs. H. A. London, Chairman Pittsboro Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Mrs. Josephus Daniels Raleigh Mrs. C. Felix Harvey. Raleigh Mrs. M. O. Winstead Rocky Mount Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett Raleigh Mrs Edgar Morrison Tarboro Mrs. L. T. Vaughan Nashville Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall High Point Mrs. O. Max Gardner Shelby DIXIE HIGHWAY Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr., Chairman Asheville Mrs. John McRae Asheville Mrs. F. F. Malloy Asheville Mrs, R. C. Scruggs Asheville Miss Nan Stevens Asheville Mrs. James Woods Asheville Mrs. J. J. Yates Asheville Mrs. Mary Sadler Hendersonville Miss Catherine Carson Hendersonville Mrs. Lila Barnwell Hendersonville MAURY MONUMENT Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Director Kinston Mrs. Peter A. Spruill Littleton United Daughters of the Confederacy 191 Mrs. John Reese Lincolnton Mrs. E. L. Gatling Windsor Mrs. C. E. Neisler Kings Mountain Mrs. W. T. Love Gastonia Mrs. K. Ballentine Middlesex Mrs. J. F. Taylor Kinston Mrs. E. G. Muse Rocky Mount Mrs. Matt Ransom Littleton JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash Morrison, Director Tarboro Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, Chairman High Point Mrs. James Cordon Raleigh Mrs. E. V. Webb Kinston Mrs. L. E. Fisher Asheville Mrs. W. M. Peck Wilmington Mrs. Fred Fanning Durham Miss Sue Tate Morganton Mrs. James L. Keerans ..Charlotte Mrs. W. G. Hall Statesville CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL Mrs. R. E. Little, Director Wadesboro Mrs. E. C. Brooks Raleigh Mrs. J. D. Kernodle Graham Mrs. James A. Gray Winstcn-Salem Mrs. J. S. Leary Ahoskie Mrs. T. L. Caudle. Wadesboro Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson Gastonia Mrs. Harlee Townsend Fayetteville LEE MEMORIAL Mrs. F. M. Williams, Director Newton Mrs. J. H. Anderson Fayetteville Mrs. Bessie L. W. Cawthorne Littleton Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig Gastonia Mrs. R. L. Gwyn Lenoir Mrs. C. L. Porter Tarboro 192 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Mrs. Culthbert Martin Wilmington Mrs. D. L. M. Fields La Grange M rs. Gus Worn Die Sanf ord Mrs. Clarence Burns Wadesboro PLACING PORTRAITS AND FLAGS IN SCHOOLS All Chapter Historians. MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATRE AT ARLINGTON Mrs. John H. Anderson, Chairman Fayetteville Mrs. W. M. Daughtridge Rocky Mount Mrs. R. R. Bulluck Enfield Miss Ursula Daniel Halifax Mrs. Ellis Henderson Charlotte NORTH CAROLINA WOMEN OF THE 60'S Miss Lowry Shuford, Chairman Gastonia Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash-Morrison Tarboro Miss Georgia Hicks Faison Mrs. John L. Bridgers Tarboro Mrs. M. H. Jones Durham Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon Mrs. Frank L. Huggins Wilmington Mrs. L. M. Hull Shelby Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr Black Mountain Mrs. A. J. Ellis Raleigh EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND Mrs. L. B. Newell, Chairman Charlotte Miss Hadley Woodard, Assistant Chairman Eastern Section Wilson Mrs. Marshall Williams Faison Mrs. W. R. Hay Wilmington Miss Mary Emma Giddens Goldsboro Mrs. W. M. Daughtridge Rocky Mount Miss Alice Slater Cannon, Assistant Chairman, Western Section Salisbury Mrs. A. Matthews Black Mountain United Daughters of the Confederacy 193 Miss Nan Norfleet Winston-Salem Miss Jane Pegram Gastonia MUSIC DIRECTOR Mrs. Edgar Cheek Durham DIRECTOR WOMEN OF THE SOUTH IN WAR TIMES Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson Gastonia DIRECTOR OF BOOKS FOR FOREIGN LIBRARIES Mrs. John L. Bridgers Tarboro MEMBER RUTHERFORD HISTORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank W. Wilson Gastonia WORLD WAR RECORDS Mrs. R. Philip Holt, Director Rocky Mount Mrs. J. A. Huggins, Assistant Director CUSTODIAN SCRAPBOOK Mrs George W. Bunn Spring Hope 13 194 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION" U. D. C. OFFICERS Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President Rocky Mount Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, 1st Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. L. B. Newell, 2nd Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. W. C. Rodman, 3rd Vice-President Washington Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Ms. R. E. Little, Teasuer Wadesboo Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. H. M. London, Custodian of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplan Lenoir Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Director of C. of C Morehead City HONORARY PRESIDENTS Mrs. E. E. Mftffit Raleigh Mrs. W. P. Roberts Gatesville Mrs. William Overman Salisbury Mrs. M. O. Winstead Rocky Mount Mrs. Ella Broadnax Greensboro HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. T. J. Jarvis Greenville Mrs. John Thorpe Rocky Mount Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon HONORARY HISTORIANS Miss Rebecca Cameron Hillsboro POET LAUREATE Mrs. Thomas M. Brockman Gastonia GENERAL OFFICERS, U. D. C. Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler, 520 West 114th St., New York City President-General Mrs. Frank Harrold Americus, Ga. First Vice-President-General United Daughters of the Confederacy 195 Mrs. F. E. Ross 1459 Orange Grove Ave., Riverside, Cal. Second "Vice-President-General Mrs. W. E. Massey Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. Third Vice-President-General Mrs. W. E. R. Byrne 1422 Quarrier St., Charleston, W. Va Recording Secretary-General Miss Allie Garner Ozark, Ala. Corresponding Secretary-General Mrs. J. P. Higgins 5330 Pershing Ave., St. Louis Mo. Treasurer-General Mrs. St. J. A. Lawton 41 S. Battery, Charleston, S. C. Historian-General Miss Ida F. Powell 1447 E. Marquette Rd., Chicago, 111. Registrar-General Mrs. W. H. Estahrook 645 Superior Ave., Dayton, 0. Custodian of Crosses of Honor Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw Montgomery, Ala, Custodian of Flags and Pennants 196 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention CHAPTER OFFICERS AHOSKIE— AHOSKIE CHAPTER, No. 1730 Copeland, Mrs. B. C President Taylor, Miss Bessie .Vice-President Leary, Mrs. J. S Recording Secretary Phelps, Mrs. R. L Corresponding Secretary Strictland, Mrs. V. D Treasurer Godeerie, Mrs. J. J Historian ALBEMARLE— ALBEMARLE CHAPTER. No. 1023 Mabry, Miss Mary President Honeycutt, Mrs. A. C First Vice-President Parker, Mrs. A. C Second Vice-President Austin, Mrs. Sid Third Vice-President Anderson, Mrs. J. N Secretary Snuggs, Mrs. E. E Treasurer Ewing, Mrs. Eujine Historian Harris, Mrs. J. M Chaplain ASHEBORO— RANDOLPH CHAPTER. No. 1031 Moffitf, Mrs. E. L President Parrish, Mrs. M. W First Vice-President Morris, Mrs. E. H Second Vice-President Underwood, Mrs. W. A Recording Secretary Parrish, Miss Mabel Corresponding Secretary Ross, Mrs. J. D Treasurer Ross, Mrs. L. F Registrar Steadman, Mrs. W. D Historian Hadley, Mrs. J. W Chaplain ASHEVILLE— ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, No. 104 Fisher, Mrs. L. E President Stevens, Mrs. R. C First Vice-President Morris, Mrs. Gilbert H Second Vice-President Styles, Mrs. J. S Recording Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 197 Dickerson, Mrs. E. C Corresponding Secretary Sullivan, Mrs. J. H Treasurer Stafford, Mrs. E. E Registrar Gilliam, Miss Luella Historian Eckel, Mrs. O. F Recorder of Crosses Claton, Mrs. E. S . . Custodian of Flags Hanna, Mrs. Hugh Chaplain ASHEVILLE— FANNIE PATTON CHAPTER, No. 1699 Dickerson, Mrs. J. E President McRae, Mrs. John First Vice-President Griffith, Mrs. John Second Vice-President Warren, Mrs. M. S Recording Secretary Bearden, Mrs. Eugene Corresponding Secretary Cline, Mrs. Frank Treasurer McDowell, Mrs. E. E Registrar Vance, Mrs. Zebulon B., Jr Historian Keplar, Mrs Martha Recorder of Crosses AULANDER— AULANDER CHAPTER, No. 1721 Earley, Miss Ella President Earley, Mrs. J. C Vice-President Sanders, Mrs. S. A Treasurer Gatling, Mrs. H. W Recording Secretary Rice, Mrs. Dewey Corresponding Secretary White, Mrs. R. E Historian Burder, Mrs. H. M Musical Director BEAUFORT— FORT MACON CHAPTER, No. 1714 Loftin, Mrs. P. B President Thomas, Mrs. S. A Vice-President Jones, Miss Mildred Recording Secretary Saunders, Miss Lottie Corresponding Secretary Potter, Mrs. Will Registrar Martin, Miss Kathaleen Historian Carrow, Mrs. Charles Recorder of Crosses Norcom, Mrs. Henry Chaplain Potter, Mrs. Hal Treasurer 198 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA CHAPTER, No. 1356 Gash, Miss Annie Jean President Shipman, Mrs. T. H First Vice-President Erwin, Mrs. A. L Second Vice-President Smith, Mrs. J. Walter Secretary Zachary, Mrs. W. W Treasurer Deaver, Miss Margaret Registrar Ward, Mrs. D. G Historian Riley, Miss Lila. Librarian Chapman, Rev. C. D Chaplain BURLINGTON— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 1640 Tingen, Mrs. J. G President Hall, Mrs. D. S First Vice-President Martin, Mrs. W. J Second Vice-President Best, Mrs. P. M Recording Secretary Anderson, Mrs. W. L Corresponding Secretary Young, Mrs. L. I Treasurer Montgomery, Mrs. J. P Registrar Stokes, Mrs. W, T... Historian BURGAW— PENDER COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 761 Taylor, Mrs. W. I President Pullen, Mrs. E. T First Vice-President McLendon, Mrs. A. H Second Vice-President Herring, Mrs. Kate B Recording Secretary Overstreet, Mrs. H Corresponding Secretary Bryan, Mrs. C. C Treasurer Moore, Mrs. Calla T Registrar Wello, Mrs. Lizzie B Historian CARY— CARY CHAPTER, No. 1722 Baucom, Mrs. E. L President Edwards, Mrs. J. J Vice-President Womble, Mrs. Carrie Secretary and Treasurer Gray, Mrs. P. D Registrar United Daughters of the Confederacy 199 CHAPEL HILL— LEONDIAS POLK CHAPTER, No. 556 Klutz, Mrs. A. A President Shine, Mrs. C. P Vice-President Patterson, Mrs. Wallace Secretary Wilson, Mrs. T. J Treasurer Long, Mrs. William Historian Archer, Mrs. Joseph .Chaplain CHARLOTTE— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 220 Yarborough, Mrs. J. A President Fore, Mrs. J. A First Vice-President Staten, Mrs. J. L Second Vice-President Keerans, Mrs. J. L ..Recording Secretary Nisbet, Mrs. W. O Corresponding Secretary Henderson, Mrs. E. W Treasurer Nicholson, Mrs. W. L. Historian Davidson, Mrs. Walter Recorder of Crosses Durant, Mrs. J. P Active Chaplain Long, Miss Lily Honorary Chaplain CHINA GROVE— CHINA GROVE CHAPTER, No. 1492 Swink, Mrs. J. W President Hoke, Miss Virginia. Vice-President Thorn, Miss Ruth Secretary Gillon, Mrs. B. M Treasurer Miller, Mrs. C. B Registrar Thom, Mrs. J. A Historian CLINTON— ASHFORD-SILLERS CHAPTER, No. 1133 Hiatt, Mrs. Ella .President Faison, Mrs. E. S First Vice-President Pigford, Mrs. Virginia... Second Vice-President Rodgers, Mrs. Edgar Third Vice-President Johnson, Mrs. F. B Secretary Grady, Mrs. H. A Corresponding Secretary Ashford, Miss Mamie Treasurer Leslie, Miss Lena Registrar Coltrane, Mrs. L. D Historian 200 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention CONCORD— DODSON-RAMSEUR CHAPTER, No. 214 Pemberton, Mrs. W. D President Morrison, Mrs. D. B First Vice-President Bingham, Mrs. W. L Second Vice-President Harris, Miss Rose Recording Secretary Coltrane, Miss Elizabeth Corresponding Secretary Lore, Mrs. G. M Treasurer Leslie, Mrs. Lena Registrar Coltrane, Mrs. L. D Historian DILLSBORO— W. A. ENLOE CHAPTER, No. 1578 Hall, Mrs. David M President Cannon, Mrs. M. B ^ First Vice-President Allison, Mrs. E. M Second Vice-President Hall, Mrs. L. C Secretary Kincaid, Mrs. P. W Treasurer Hooper, Mrs. D. D Registrar Madison, Miss Annie L Historian Broyles, Mrs. J. L Chaplain DUNN— CHICORA CHAPTER, No. 801 Smith, Miss Jessie President Best, Mrs. L. J Vice-President Crockett, Mrs. J. E Recording Secretary Jefferys, Mrs. E. M Corerspunding Secretary Pearsall, Mrs. R. M Treasurer Butler, Mrs. J. R Registrar Coltrane, Mrs. W. E Historian DURHAM— JULIAN S. CARR, CHAPTER, No. 355 Erwin, Mrs. J. Harper President Jones, Mrs. Leon J First Vice-President Graham, Mrs. Joseph Second Vice-President Harmon, Miss Minnie Rec. and Cor. Secretary Leary, Mrs. Thomas H., Jr Treasurer Jones, Mrs. R. G Registrar Jones, Mrs. M. H Historian Patton, Mrs. J. R Chaplain United Daughters of the Confederacy 201 EDENTON— BELL BATTERY CHAPTER, No. 489 Moore, Miss M. E President Bush, Mrs. A. T Vice-President Rowell, Mrs. N. K Treasurer Wood, Miss Sophie Secretary ELIZABETH CITY— D. H. HILL CHAPTER, No. 1207 Bell, Mrs. C. D President Modlin, Mrs. J. W First Vice-President De Lon, Mrs. P Second Vice-President White, Mrs. J. H Third Vice-President Gregory, Mrs. G. W Recording Secretary Blount, Mrs. M. Bell Corresponding Secretary Pearson, Mrs. Ella Treasurer Perry, Miss Sallie Registrar Hollowell, Miss Margaret Historian ENFIELD— FRANK M. PARKER CHAPTER, No. 1096 Bobbitt, Mrs. B. E President Dunn, Mrs. R. C First Vice-President Alsop. Mrs. S. B Second Vice-President Randolph, Mrs. P. V Recording Secretary Bullock, Mrs. R. R Corresponding Secretary Riddick, Miss Katie W Treasurer Mitchell, Mrs. Louise M Registrar Whitehead, Mrs. Daisy C Historian Whitaker, Mrs. S. C Assistant Historian Wood, Mrs. I. D Chaplain Gregory, Mrs. H. W Honorary President FAIRMONT— GUS FLOYD CHAPTER, No. 1767 Thompson, Mrs. C. B President Chambers, Mrs. E. J Secretary FAISON— FAISON-HICKS CHAPTER, No. 539 Williams, Mrs. Marshall President Williams, Mrs. McD First Vice-President 202 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Faison, Mrs. J. H Second Vice-President Hicks, Miss Kate Recording Secretary Lewis, Mrs. M. A Treasurer Taylor, Mrs. O. L Registrar Hill, Miss Sallie Historian Hines, Mrs. C. S Custodian of Flags FARMVILLE— REBECCA WINBORNE CHAPTER, No. 1752 Perkins, Miss Annie President Parker, Mrs. J. W Vice-President Knott, Mrs. R. H Recording Secretary Long, Miss Annie Laurie Corresponding Secretary Holden, Mrs. G. M Treasurer Long, Miss Annie Laurie Registrar FAYETTEVILLE— J. E. B. STUART CHAPTER, No. 483 Kite, Mrs. T. K President McNeill, Mrs. J. W First Vice-President Broadfoot, Miss Margaret Second Vice-President Buckingham, Mrs. R. H Third Vice-President Watson, Mrs. Charles H Recording Secretary Alexander, Miss Norris Corresponding Secretary Huggins, Mrs. A. M Treasurer McGilvary, Miss Nannie L Registrar Anderson, Mrs. John H Historian Williams, Mrs. June Recorder of Crosses GASTONIA— GASTONIA CHAPTER, NO. 955 Warren, Mrs. R. C President Barrett, Mrs. W. C First Vice-President Armstrong, Mrs. C. B Second Vice-President Davis, Mrs. Lydia C Third Vice-President Taylor, Mrs. Jas H., Jr Recording Secretary Kellner, Mrs. L. W Corresponding Secretary Brittian, Mrs. Eugene Treasurer Glenn, Mrs. H. F Registrar United Daughters of the Confederacy 203 Shufford, Mrs. S. S Historian Curry, Mrs. M. H Custodian Crosses of Honors Wray, Mrs. Joe S Chaplain GATESVILLE— WILLIAM P. ROBERTS CHAPTER, No. 1597 Cross, Mrs. W. T President Loam, Mrs. Albena Vice-President Roberts, Mrs. E. R Secretary Co wper, Mrs. W. R Treasurer Williams, Miss Lucy Registrar GOLDSBORO— THOMAS RUFFIN CHAPTER, No. 349 Giddens, Miss Mary Emma. ...» President Cobb, Mrs. W. H First Vice-President Falkner, Mrs. A. W Second Vice-President Lee, Mrs. M. L Third Vice-President McGee, Mrs. Thomas Recording Secretary Vick, Mrs. E. W Treasurer Barnes Mrs. W. H Assistant Treasurer Collier, Miss Sue Custodian of Crosses and Registrar Borden, Mrs. F. K Historian Smith, Mrs. John R Chaplain GRAHAM— GRAHAM CHAPTER, No. 944 Long, Mrs. J. Dolph President Henderson, Mrs. John J Vice-President Hardee, Mrs. Junius H Recording Secretary Holmes, Mrs. R. L Corresponding Secretary Thompson, Mrs. Chas. A Treasurer Taylor, Mrs. J. N Registrar Scott, Mrs. Don E Historian Parker, Miss Mamie Recorder of Crosses GREENSBORO— GUILFORD CHAPTER, No. 301 Lindsay, Miss Lizzie President Justice, Mrs. R. L First Vice President 204 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Morehead, Mrs. J. M Second Vice-President Chapman, Miss Catherine Recording Secretary Patterson, Mrs. J. W Corresponding Secretary Bell, Mrs. Hiram Assistant Recording Secretary Michau, Mrs. E. R Treasurer Nelson, Miss Olivis Registrar Daniel, Mrs. Garland Chairman of Circles Vanstory, Mrs. C. M Custodian Staples, Mrs. J. N Historian GREENVILLE— GEORGE R. SINGLETARY CHAPTER, No. 313 Fleming, Mrs. J. L President Wright, Mrs. R. H First Vice-President Fobes, Mrs. C. S Second Vice-President Moore, Miss Ward Recording Secretary Boyd, Mrs. J. H Corresponding Secretary Clodf elter, Mrs. P. L Treasurer Little, Mrs. J. L Registrar Cotten, Mrs. R. R Historian HALIFAX— HALIFAX CHAPTER, No. 1323 Gary, Miss Nannie M President Ferguson, Mrs. Susie First Vice-President Gary, Mrs. S. M Second Vice-President Bass, Mrs. John Recording Secretary Butts, Mrs. J. G Corresponding Secretary Willcox, Mrs. Florence Treasurer Mussleman, Mrs. C. F Registrar Daniel, Miss Ursula Historian Campbell, Mrs. D. M Recorder of Crosses Steadman, Mrs. N. E Leader of Children's Chapter HENDERSON— VANCE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 142 Cooper, Mrs. Sidney P President Cooper, Mrs. C. M First Vice-President Zollicoffer, Mrs. A. C Second Vice-President Bridges, Mrs. J. H Third Vice-President Watkins, Mrs. Kate Recording Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 205 Cooper, Mrs. Alex Assistant Recording Secretary Corbitt, Mrs. A. J Corresponding Secretary O'Neill, Mrs. Maurice J Treasurer Manning, Mrs. T. R Historian Phelps, Mrs. Cora Assistant Historian Mrs. Sydney P. Cooper Custodian HENDERSONVILLE MARGARET DAVIS HAYES CHAPTER, No. 853 Shepherd, Mrs. Thomas President Garland, Mrs. W. A Vice-President Sadler, Mrs. Mary Recording Secretary Garren, Mrs. S. M Treasurer Scott, Mrs. William Registrar Barnwell, Mrs. Lila Ripley Historian HERTFORD— PERQUIMANS CHAPTER, No. 789 Winslow, Mrs. T. F President Morgan, Mrs. C. W : First Vice-President Sumner, Mrs. C. F Second Vice-President Small, Mrs. P. H Secretary Fleetwood, Mrs. J. J Treasurer Newby, Mrs. Edgar Registrar HICKORY—ABEL A. SHUFORD CHAPTER, No. 211 Shut ord, Mrs. E. L President Menzies, Mrs. H. C First Vice-President Steterson, Mrs. T. F Second Vice-President Allen, Mrs. J. F Recording Secretary Williams, Mrs. Richard Corresponding Secretary Mostella, Mrs. C. L Treasurer Martin, Mrs. J. A Historian HIGH POINT— CHAPTER, No. 1036 Mendenhall, Mrs. O. E President Kirkman, Mrs. J. E First Vice-President 206 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Gold, Mrs. T. J Second Vice-President Hedrick, Mrs. Jno. W Recording Secretary Lindsay, Mrs. John, Jr Corresponding Secretary Ring, Mrs. C. A Treasurer Pitts, Mrs. Darrell Assistant Treasurer Salisbury, Mrs. J. M. S Assistant Historian Dalton, Mrs. Carter Historian Kirkman, Mrs. 0. A Recorder of Crosses Page, Mrs. Craven Registrar Hudson, Mrs. Homer Leader C. of C. HILLSBORO— GEN. B. ANDERSON CHAPTER, No. 335 Cameron, Miss Rebecca President Webb, Mrs. S. F Vice-President Webb, Mrs. J. C Recording Secretary Hamilton, Miss Elizabeth R Corresponding Secretary Collins, Miss H. P Treasurer Webb, Mrs. J. Cheshire Registrar Norwood, Miss Margaret Historian JACKSONVILLE— ONSLOW GUARDS CHAPTER, No. 1477 Cox, Mrs. W. T President Cox, Mrs. E. L Vice-President Thompson, Mrs. W. M Recording Secretary Cole, Mrs. J. J Corresponding Secretary Koonce, Mrs. T. B Treasurer Koonce, Mrs. E. M Registrar Duffy, Mrs. Rudolph Historian HOOKERTON— ALBRITTON SUGGS CHAPTER, No. 1776 Suggs, Mrs. C. E President Ormond, Mrs. N. M Vice-President Matlock, Mrs. R. J Recording Secretary Kilpatrick, Mrs. W. H Corresponding Secretary Dale, Mrs. Vera Taylor Treasurer Ormond, Mrs. H. C Registrar Palmer, Mrs. N. F Historian Taylor, Mrs. H. S Custodian of Crosses Grant, Mrs. R. R % Chaplain United Daughters of the Confederacy 207 KENANSVILLB— WILLIAM A. ALLEN CHAPTER No. 936 Beasley, Mrs. L. A President Williams, Mrs. Hal First Vice-President Hinson, Mrs. Estelle Second Vice-President Gavin, Mrs. Jno. A Treasurer Blount, Miss Emma Registrar Hinson, Miss Estelle Historian KINGS MOUNTAIN— KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, No. 1277 Mauney, Mrs. D. C President Neal, Mrs. L. F First Vice-President Houser, Mrs. W. L Second Vice-President Floyd, Mrs. Forrest Third Vice-President Patterson, Mrs. Hunter Recording Secretary Mauney, Miss Bonnie Corresponding Secretary Ridenhour, Mrs. W. A Treasurer Mauney, Mrs. R. D Registrar Neisler, Mrs. R. L Historian Lohr, Mrs. E. M Custodian of Crosses Kerr, Mrs. G. L Chaplain KINSTON— A. M. WADDELL CHAPTER, No. 382 Whitfield, Miss President Parham, Mrs. J. H First Vice-President Heath, Mrs. T. W Second Vice-President Mewborn, Mrs. V. H Recording Secretary Curtis, Mrs. K. R Corresponding Secretary Marstou, Mrs. E. B Registrar Temple, Miss Bessie Historian Shaw, Mrs. H. E Chaplain KITTRELL— C. C. BLACKNALL CHAPTER, No. 348 Williams, Mrs. C. B President Blacknall, Mrs. C. H Secretary Smith, Mrs. P. B Treasurer Allen, Miss Nettie * Historian 208 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention LA GRANGE— COL. G. F. WHITFIELD CHAPTER, No. 1733 Mewborn, Mrs. R. H President Smithwick, Mrs. Jno. P First Vice-President Whitfield, Miss Lila Second Vice-President Creech, Miss Elizabeth Corresponding Secretary Creech, Mrs. R. G Recording Secretary Field, Mrs. Mabel K Treasurer Creech, Mrs. N. W Registrar Kinsay, Miss Elizabeth Historian LAURINBURG— SCOTLAND CHAPTER, No. 905 Stewart, Miss Julia President McEachin, Mrs. W. De B Vice-President Wilkinson, Miss Bessie Treasurer Detter, Mrs. E. E Corresponding Secretary Shaw, Mrs. Daniel Recording Secretary Buchanan, Mrs. Edwin Registrar Cameron, Mrs. Mac Historian LEAKSVILLE-SPRAY— CHALMERS-GLENN CHAPTER, No. 1129 Reid, Mrs. Reuben President Ray, Mrs. J. B First Vice-President Flinn, Mrs. F. M Second Vice-President Ivil, Mrs. J. W Recording Secretary Mansfield, Mrs. H. P Corresponding Secretary Godfrey, Mrs. P. V Treasurer Hooper, Mrs. Mamie B Registrar Martin. Mrs. S. L Historian LENOIR— Z. B. VANCE CHAPTER, No. 334 Minish, Mrs. W. L President Gwyn, Mrs. Mary First Vice-President Self, Mrs. J. W Second Vice-President Puett, Miss Mary Recording Secretary Marley, Mrs. F. H Corresponding Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 209 Puett, Miss Mary Treasurer Link, Mrs. K. A Registrar Beall, Miss Annie Historian LEXINGTON— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 324 Propst, Mrs. H. L President Finch, Mrs. S. W First Vice-President Penry, Mrs. W. G Second Vice-President Lowe, Mrs. J. T Recording Secretary Radcliff, Mrs. H. S Corresponding Secretary Mendenhall, Mrs. W. H Treasurer Bowers, Mrs. J. C Registrar Hinkle, Mrs. T. C Historian LILLINGTON— HARNETT CHAPTER, No. 1314 Fuquay, Mrs. J. Neil President Shaw, Mrs. A. M Vice-President. Johnson, Mrs. J. D Secretary Baggett, Mrs. H Treasurer Hockaday, Mrs. W. F Historian LINCOLNTON— SOUTHERN STARS CHAPTER, No. 477 Rees, Mrs. John B President Thompson, Mrs. J. Leroy First Vice-President Rhodes, Mrs. C. H Second Vice-President Saine, Mrs. John Recording Secretary Sudlow, Mrs. Thomas . , Corresponding Secretary Saine, Mrs. John, Jr Treasurer Mullen, Miss Maud Registrar Nixon, Mrs. A Historian LITTLETON— ROANOKE MINUTE MEN CHAPTER, No. 928 Stallings, Mrs. Cleve President Pippins, Mrs. J. P First Vice-President Foster, Mrs. C. E Second Vice-President Nelson, Mrs. M Third Vice-President Justice, Mrs. L. H Recording Secretary 14 210 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Newson, Mrs. J. H ,. . .Corresponding Secretary- Ransom, Mrs. M. W Treasurer Spruill, Mrs. Hattie Registrar Leach, Mrs. J. P Historian Harrison, Mrs. T. N Assistant Historian Johnston, Mrs. Rosa Assistant Historian Spruill, Mrs. P. A Assistant Historian Moore, Miss Lizzie Custodian LOUISBURG— JOSEPH J. DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 537 Cooke, Mrs. C. K President Beam, Mrs. G. M First Vice-President Parham, Mrs. S. J Second Vice-President Jarman, Miss Loulia Recording Secretary Jackson, Miss Lola Treasurer Davis, Mrs. R. H Registrar Malone, Mrs. J. E Historian Betts, Miss Sallie Chaplain LUMBERTON— ROBESON COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 943 Wishart, Mrs. J. H • President Mclntyre, Mrs. Stephen First Vice-President Goodwin, Mrs. Junius Recording Secretary French, Mrs. George Corresponding Secretary Norment, Miss Emma Treasurer Townsend, Mrs. L. T Registrar Parmell, Mrs. A. T Historian marion— Mcdowell chapter, no. 1364 Gilkey, Mrs. J. Q President Blaton, Mrs. Minnie First Vice-President Tate, Miss Pinkie Second Vice-President Gwin, Mrs. B. F Secretary Kirby, Mrs. G. S Treasurer Baber, Mrs. E. B Registrar Carr, Mrs. B. G Historian Jones, Mrs. J. F Chaplain United Daughters of the Confederacy 211 MERRY HILL— JOSEPH B. CHERRY CHAPTER, No. 1565 Shields, Mrs. R. J President Smith, Mrs. G. W Vice-President Phelps, Miss Mittie Recording Secretary Smithwick, Mrs. T. A Corresponding Secretary Phelps, Mrs. A. B Treasurer Smith, Mrs. W. R Registrar Phelps, Miss Mittie Recording Secretary MIDDLESEX— NASH CHAPTER, No. 1698 Ballentine, Mrs. K. W President Finch, Mrs. J. R. J First Vice-President Knight, Mrs. C. W Second Vice-President Vallentine, Mrs. E. M Recording Secretary Strickland, Mrs. W. W Corresponding Secretary Vallentine, Mrs. E. M Recording Secretary Powell, Mrs. E. C Registrar Manning, Mrs. A. F Historian Valentine, Mrs. W. T Secretary-Treasurer Kerl, Mrs. John Secretary-Treasurer MONROE— MONROE CHAPTER, No. 761 Blair, Miss Mary President Green, Mrs. Annie Vice-President Phifer, Mrs. Bessie Brum Recording Secretary Tichnor, Mrs. Mary Corresponding Secretary Blakeney, Mrs. Virginia Cole Treasurer Heath, Mrs. Alin Registrar Ashcraf t, Mrs. Rosa A Historian MOREHEAD CITY— EMELINE J. PIGOTT CHAPTER, No. 1947 Webb, Mrs. A. H President Leary, Mrs. L. L First Vice-President Davis, Miss Fannie Second Vice-President Willis, Mrs. John T Recording Secretary Roberts, Mrs. A. B Corresponding Secretary Taylor, Mrs. J. C Treasurer Hauser, Mrs. R. A Registrar 212 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Edwards, Mrs. Hattie Historian Jones, Mrs. Addie Chaplain Wallace, Mrs. C. S Honorary President MOORESVILLE— BATTLE BENTONVILLE CHAPTER, No. 818 Deaton, Mrs. H. P President Norman, Mrs. W. M Vice-President Lud wig, Mrs. C. E Recording Secretary McNealy, Miss Belle Corresponding Secretary Howard, Miss Lena Treasurer Templeton, Miss Kate Registrar Frontis, Mrs. Shelley Historian MORGANTON— SAMUEL McDOWELL TATE CHAPTER, No. 302 Frisard, Mrs. Stephens President Falls, Mrs. Lucy W Vice-President Tate, Mrs. Sue Virginia Treasurer Tate, Mrs. H. W Recording and Corresponding Secretary Clay well, Miss Sarah Registrar Dickinson, Miss Mary F Historian Jeter, Mrs. LP Assistant Historian Erwin, Mrs. Earnest Historian MOUNT AIRY— MOUNT AIRY CHAPTER, No. 581 Hollingsworth, Mrs. J. C President Smith, Mrs. J. D .Vice-President Hadley, Miss Janie Secretary Gwyn. Miss Gene Treasurer Elder, Mrs. C. C Registrar Rothrock, Mrs. P. S Historian MOUNT OLIVE— CONFEDERATE GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 834 Ricks, Mrs. E. N President Martin, Mrs. W. T Vice-President English, Miss Ada Secretary Lee, Mrs. Faison Treasurer Cherry, Mrs. M. C. S Registrar Wooten, Mrs. S. A. Historian United Daughters of the Confederacy 213 MURFREESBORO— NORFLEET HARRELL CHAPTER No. 1234 Vaughan, Miss Sara President Lawrence, Miss Gertrude Vice-President Watson, Mrs. R. B Secretary Forehand, Mrs. Cecil Corresponding Secretary Wynn, Mrs. Virgie Treasurer Pendergrast, Mrs. Graham Registrar MURPHY— CAPT. JAMES WARNER COOPER CHAPTER,No. 1718 Witherspoon, Mrs. L. L President Davidson, Mrs. J. W Recording Secretary NASHVILLE— ROBERT H. HICKS CHAPTER Carter, Miss Leyta President Austin, Mrs. S. F First Vice-President Wells, Mrs. J. M Second Vice-President Braswell, Mrs. Pattie Low Recording Secretary Douney, Mrs. B. J Corresponding Secretary Sills, Mrs. J. N Treasurer White, Mrs. J. I Registrar Cockrell, Mrs. C. C Recorder of Crosses NEW BERN— NEW BERN CHAPTER, No. 204 Uzzell, Mrs. T. A President Bradham, Mrs. C. D First Vice-President Pollock, Mrs. Raymond iSecond Vice-President Dunn, Mrs. John Third Vice-President Williams, Mrs. R. B Recording Secretary Nixon, Mrs. R. B Corresponding Secretary Duffy, Mrs. F. A Treasurer Wallace, Mrs. G. W Registrar Roberts, Mrs. Thomas Historian Jackson, Mrs. Henry Leader C. of C. NEWTON— RANSOM-SHERRILL CHAPTER, No. 653 Williams, Mrs. F. M President Yount, Mrs. John P First Vice-President Litth, Mrs. G. C Second Vice-President Long, Mrs. Glenn Secretary 214 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Long, Mrs. T. W Treasurer Yount, Mrs. Zeb Registrar Sigmon, Mrs. Loy Historian Wilfong, Mrs. Belle Honorary President Gaither, Mrs. W. B Leader of C. of C. Long, Mrs. Glenn Leader C. of C. NORTH WILKESBORO— WILKES VALLEY GUARDS CHAPTER No. 1376 Cowles, Mrs. C. H President Coffey, Mrs. C. D First Vice-President Wilkins, Mrs. R. W Second Vice-President Morrison, Mrs. C. F Recording Secretary Coffey, Mrs. C. D. Jr., Corresponding Secretary Spainhour, Mrs. William R Treasurer Brown, Mrs. P. G Registrar Brame, Mrs. P. J Historian NORWOOD— STANLEY PATRIOTS CHAPTER, No. 1618 Pate, Mrs. Nell McMillan President Blalock, Mrs. Estelle Cowan Vice-President Surratt, Mrs. Ella Secretary Hart, Mrs. Mattie Liske Registrar Liske, Mrs. Maude Harris Registrar Stintson, Mrs. Mary Bennett Historian OXFORD— GRANVILLE GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 409 White, Mrs. W. H President Landis, Mrs. Annie First Vice-President Balloue, Mrs. W. B Second Vice-President Bryan, Mrs. W. D Recording Secretary Crenshaw, Mrs. E. H Corresponding Secretary Crenshaw, Mrs. E. H Corresponding Treasurer Ray, Mrs. D. C Registrar Hicks, Mrs. A. A Historian United Daughters of the Confederacy 215 ORIENTAL— NEUSE CHAPTER, No. 1713 Midyett, Mrs. Will President Perry, Mrs. 0. H Vice-President Aldridge, Mrs Recording Secretary Midyett, Mrs. Lucy Corresponding Secretary Roebuck, Mrs. B. H Registrar Dixon, Mrs. W. G Treasurer O'Neal, Mrs. B. F Recorder of Crosses Smith, Mrs. W. B Chaplain PITTSBORO— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 253 London, Mrs. H. A President Alston, Mrs. Gideon P First Vice-President Home, Mrs. Laurta, E Second Vice-President Milliken, Mrs. J. R Third Vice-President Taylor, Mrs. John Fourth Vice-President Farrell, Mrs. A. E Recording Secretary Johnson, Mrs. John W Corresponding Secretary Hunt, Mrs. J. W. Treasurer Nooe, Mrs. Henry R Registrar Pilkington, Miss Nellie Historian POLLOCKSVILLE— COL. JOHN N. WHITFORD CHAPTER No. 1592 Hughes, Mrs. G. R President Bender, Mrs. T. S Vice-President Kilpatrick, Miss Kate Treasurer Bender, Mrs. E. L .Secretary Foy, Miss Selina Historian Bender, Mrs. R. P Registrar RAEFORD— RAEFORD CHAPTER, No. 1279 Currie, Mrs. A. K President McGoogan, Mrs. J. A Vice-President Meachern, Miss Anne Recording Secretary Cromartie, Mrs. H. R Corresponding Secretary Lester, Mrs. T. B Treasurer 216 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention McLauchlin, Mrs. W. B Registrar Brown, Mrs. W. C Historian Gorington, Mrs. W. P Leader of C. of C. RALEIGH— JOHNSTON PETTIGREW CHAPTER, No. 95. London, Mrs. H. M President Williams, Mrs. Alfred First Vice-President Hunter, Mrs. Carey J Second Vice-President Stronach, Mrs. Catharine Recording Secretary Hunter, Mrs. J. Rufus Corresponding Secretary Jordan, Mrs. E. H Treasurer Rawls, Mrs. E. C Registrar Ellis, Mrs. A. J Historian Taylor, Mrs. Phil Recorder of Crosses RED SPRINGS— RED SPRINGS CHAPTER, No 536 Turner, Mrs. J. H President McNeil, Mrs. J. T First Vice-President Devane, Mrs. R. F Second Vice-President Bragg, Mrs. M. E Recording Secretary Bragg, Mrs. M. E Corresponding Secretary Coxe, Mrs. E. L. Treasurer McMillian, Mrs. C. S Registrar Buie, Miss Katie Mae Historian REIDSVILLE— ROCKINGHAM CHAPTER No. 586 Hall, Mrs. E. F President Irving, Mrs. G. L First Vice-President Harriss, Mrs. E. R Second Vice-President Mrs. Will Williams Recording Secretary Gladstone, Mrs. R. C Corresponding Secretary Allen, Mrs. D. R Treasurer Mimms, Mrs. J J Historian ROCKINGHAM— PEE DEE GUARDS CHAPTER, No. 1722 Entwhistle, Mrs. George P President Brewer, Mrs. John First Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 217 Steele, Mrs. George Second Vice-President London, Mrs. Isaac Third Vice-President Steele, Mrs. Stephen Fourth Vice-President Steele, Miss Laura Page Recording Secretary Moore, Miss Maud Corresponding Secretary Palmer, Mrs. B. F Treasurer Everett, Mrs. W. N., Jr Registrar Henry, Mrs. G. L Custodian ROCKY MOUNT— BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, No. 636 Smith, Mrs. G. T President Brooks, Mrs. J. B First Vice-President Newell, Mrs. W. H Second Vice-President McGhee, Mrs. W. H Third Vice-President Arrington, Miss Nellie Treasurer Gill, Mrs. A. W Recording Secretary Grantham, Mrs. E. B Corresponding Secretary Singleton, Mrs. W. B Reporter Battle, Mrs. M, P Historian Thorpe, Mrs. John Chaplain ROSE HILL— DUPLIN RIFLES CHAPTER, No. 1635 Boney, Mrs. H. J President Henderson, Mrs. W. D Vice-President Jerome. Miss Elizabeth Recording Secretary Russell, Mrs. Jessie Corresponding Secretary Mallard, Mrs. J. C Treasurer Johnson, Mrs. M. H Registrar Southerland, Miss Lucy Historian Newton, Miss Emma Assistant Historian Carr, Miss Annie Chaplain ROXBORO— PERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 943 Long, Mrs. J. A President Merrill, Mrs. Mamie First Vice-President Yancey, Mrs. E. B Second Vice-President Harris, Miss Mary Recording Secretary Long, Mrs. W. F Corresponding Secretary 218 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Austen, Mrs. T. E Treasurer Carver, Mrs. T. O Registrar Bradsher, Mrs. E. E Historian Henderson, Mrs. T. W Chaplain RUTHERFORDTON— DAVIS-DICKERSON-MILLS CHAPTER, No. 646 Watkins, Mrs. W. O President Carpenter, Mrs. K. J First Vice-President Miller, Miss Matt Second Vice-President McLain, Mrs. D. T Third Vice-President Carpenter, Miss Estelle Recording Secretary Mills, Mrs. J. C Corresponding Secretary Justice, Mrs. C. B Treasurer Earnes, Mrs. R. S Registrar Wood, Mrs. J. 0 Historian Harriss, Mrs. E. B Chaplain SALISBURY— ROBERT F. HOKE CHAPTER, No. 78 Henderson, Miss Mary President Smith, Mrs. F. F First Vice-President Armstrong, Mrs. C. W Second Vice-President Carlton, Mrs. P. S Secretary Brown, Mrs. Ivey Treasurer Fisher, Mrs. T. C Registrar Lawrence, Miss Jessie Historian Cameron, Miss Alice Slater Leader C. of C. SANFORD— LEE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1755 Monroe, Mrs. John P President Ingram, Mrs. J. P Secretary Womble, Mrs. Gus Recording-Corresponding Secretary SCOTLAND NECK— SCOTLAND NECK CHAPTER, No. 860 .Woolard Mrs. J. E President Herring, Mrs. C. H Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 219 Boners, Mrs. J. E Recording Secretary Butterworth, Mrs. W. P Corresponding Secretary Shields, Mrs. R. W Treasurer SELMA— HENRY L. WYATT CHAPTER, No. 882 Woodard, Mrs. Ernest Woodard President Woodard, Mrs. Thad First Vice-President Ray, Mrs. R. L Second Vice-President Worley, Mrs. P. C Recording Secretary Debnam, Mrs. L. D Corresponding Secretary Winston, Mrs. M. C Treasurer Richardson, Mrs. W. M Historian SHELBY— CLEVELAND GUARD CHAPTER, No. 443 Morgan, Mrs. Fred President Roberts, Mrs. J. F First Vice-President Nix, Mrs. W. B Second Vice-President Mitchell, Mrs. W. F Recording Secretary Williams, Mrs. Charlie Corresponding Secretary Royster, Mrs. S. S Treasurer Hull, Mrs. J. H Registrar Hamrick, Miss Ollie Historian SMITHFIELD— EDWIN SANDERS-J. D. HOLT CHAPTER, No. 1052 Holt, Mrs. E. J President Skinner, Mrs. H. L First Vice-President Avera, Mrs. W. D Second Vice-President Sanders, Mrs. W. M Recording Secretary Tomlinson, Miss Mabel Corresponding Secretary Brooks, Mrs. F. H Treasurer Ellington, Mrs. H. D Registrar Wellons, Mrs. D. L Historian SNOW HILL— GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1709 Lassiter, Mrs. Mark C President Edwards, Mrs. W. J First Vice-President 220 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Edwards, Mrs. J. H Second Vice-President McGhee, Mrs. G. A Recording Secretary Dale, Mrs. M. B Corresponding Secretary Sugg, Miss Etheleen Treasurer Murphey, Mrs. W. B Registrar Moseley, Mrs. R. E Historian Morrill, Mrs. L. V Recorder of Crosses and Chaplain SPRING HOPE— JOHN W. BRYANT CHAPTER No. 1692 Bunn, Mrs. G. W President Wilder, Mrs. R. E First Vice-President Morgan, Mrs. B. E Second Vice-President Brantley, Mrs. C. B Secretary Wood, Mrs. Sallie Mae Treasurer Speight, Mrs. C. R Registrar May, Mrs. A. F Custodian STATESVILLE— STATESVILLE CHAPTER, No. 276 Hall, Mrs. Gaither President Turner, Mrs. C. H First Vice-President Irvin, Mrs. J. C Second Vice-President Cooper, Mrs. John Third Vice-President Fields, Mrs. B. S Recording Secretary McDougal, Miss Iris M Corresponding Secretary Campbell, Miss Loula Historian ST. PAUL— HIGHLAND BOYS CHAPTER, No. 1552 Rozier, Mrs. R. G President Davis, Mrs.1 S, M Vice-President McCormic, Mrs. W. A Secretary McGeachy, Mrs. L. A Treasurer Northrop, Mrs. T. L Registrar McGeachy, Miss Margaret Historian SYLVA— B. H. CATHEY CHAPTER, No. 1651 . Wilson, Mrs. Madge President Buchannon, Mrs. M Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 221 Davis, Mrs. Billy Corresponding Secretary Buchannon, Mrs. R. M. Jr Recording Secretary Reed, Mrs. Bertha Mae Treasurer McKee, Miss Dorothy Registrar Cathey, Mrs. Jas. H Historian Jones, Mrs. John Chaplain TARBORO— WILLIAM DORSEY PENDER CHAPTER, No. 633 Bridgers, Mrs. John President Foxhall, Mrs. H. P First Vice-President Peters, Mrs. R. B Second Vice-President Austin, Mrs. C. W Recording Secretary Zoeller, Miss Elizabeth Corresponding Secretary Staton, Mrs. H. L Treasurer Williams, Mrs. Blanch Registrar Harrell, Mrs. S. N Historian Wiggins, Mrs. J. W Custodian THOMASVILLE— BRIERFIELD CHAPTER, No. 1151 Morris, Mrs. J. A President Sigman, Mrs. F. E First Vice-President Lambeth, Mrs. J. E Second Vice-President Brewer, Mrs. H. E Secretary Pennington, Miss Jennie Treasurer Low, Miss Lillian Registrar Thompson, Mrs. Geo. A Historian Long, Mrs. W. S Recorder of Crosses TRENTON— TRENTON CHAPTER, No. 1472 Dixon, Mrs. R. D President Whitaker, Miss Bessie Vice-President Barker, Mrs. J. R Secretary Dixon, Mrs. D.J Treasurer McDaniel, Mrs. P. B Registrar 222 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention WADESBORO— ANDERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 357 Little, Mrs. R. V President Ingram, Mrs. L. J. First Vice-President Dunlap, Mrs. J. I Second Vice-President Fetzer, Mrs. T. J Recording Secretary Bennett, Mrs. Frank Corresponding Secretary Bennett, Mrs. C. C Treasurer Howard, Mrs. Geo Historian WARRENTON— WARREN COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 939 Palmer, Mrs. J. D President Allen, Mrs. E. S Vice-President Allen, Mrs. Frank Recording Secretary Allen, Mrs. T. V Corresponding Secretary Fluning, Mrs. Walter Registrar Pendleton, Mrs. V. L Historian Hillard, Mrs. B. C Custodian WARSAW— JAMES KENAN CHAPTER, No. 538 Hill, Mrs. W. L President Cox, Mrs. J. B First Vice-President Best, Mrs. L. P Second Vice-President Wilson, Mrs. J. P Third Vice-President Cox, Miss Bessie Recording Secretary Brown, Mrs. Clarence Corresponding Secretary Hill, Miss Sallie Treasurer Brown, Mrs. Isaac Registrar Womack, Mrs. Charles Historian Graham, Mrs. J. Y Historian WASHINGTON— PAMLICO CHAPTER, No. 43 Rodman, Mrs. W. C President Mayo, Miss Adeline First Vice-President Carmalt, Mrs. Olivia Second Vice-President Randolph, Mrs. Justus Recording Secretary Cowell, Miss Mary Corresponding Secretary Lusman, Mrs. B. L Treasurer United Daughters of the Confederacy 223 Windley, Miss Lena Registrar Burbank, Miss Jennie Historian WAYNESVILLE— HAYWOOD CHAPTER, No. 940 Howell, Mrs. J. Harden President Miller, Mrs. C. W. Jr First Vice-President Queen, Mrs. John Second Vice-President Miller, Miss Georgia Recording Secretary Barker, Mrs. R. N Corresponding Secretary McCracker, Mrs. Theo Treasurer Hyatt, Mrs. W. A Registrar Ferguson, Mrs. J. W Historian Killiam, Mrs. D. M Recorder of Crosses WELDON— JUNIUS DANIEL CHAPTER, No. 600 Wilkins, Mrs. Ida President Turner, Mrs. J. S First Vice-President Bounds, Mrs. W. B Second Vice-President Musgrove, Mrs. J. H Recording Secretary Wear, Mrs. B. H Corresponding Secretary Merchant, Mrs. R. H Treasurer Powers, Miss Laura Registrar Daniel, Mrs. W. E Historian WHITEVILLE— JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 657 Smith, Mrs. S. L President Richardson, Miss Maud First Vice-President Grady, Mrs. L. V Second Vice-President Powell, Miss Sue Recording Secretary Newton, Mrs. I. T Corresponding Secretary Harrellson, Miss Pearl Treasurer Wooten, Mrs. E. C Registrar Powell, Mrs. Lee Ellis Historian WILMINGTON—CAPE FEAR CHAPTER, No. 3 Speiden, Mrs. Thomas President Peck, Mrs. William First Vice-President 224 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Hall, Mrs. A. M Second Vice-President Whitehead, Mrs. W. G Third Vice-President Hay, Mrs. W. R Recording Secretary Bryan, Mrs. E. H Corresponding Secretary Saunders, Mrs. S. W Treasurer Avant, Mrs. Lena Registrar Burkheimer, Mrs. E. B Historian WILSON— JOHN W. DUNHAM CHAPTER, No. 374 Woodard, Mrs. James Edwin President Worthington, Mrs. S. W First Vice-President Morrison, Mrs. M. L Second Vice-President Meares, Mrs. T. D Recording Secretary Moore, Miss Lucile Corresponding Secretary Green Mrs. John A Treasurer Moore, Miss Lucile Registrar Woodard, Mrs. Walter F Historian Washington, Mrs. T. M Chaplain Woodard, Miss Hadley Leader of C. C WINDSOR— FRANK W. BYRD CHAPTER, No. 635 Morris, Miss Pattie C President Sawyer, Mrs. C. J First Vice-President Sutton, Mrs. L. B Second Vice-President Rhea, Mrs. C. J Recording Secretary Mitchell, Mrs. A. C Corresponding Secretary Gray, Mrs. E. E Treasurer Dunston, Mrs. F. M Historian WINSTON-SALEM— JAMES B. GORDON CHAPTER, No. 211 Riggins, Mrs. Henry L President Norfleet, Mrs. James K First Vice-President Manly, Mrs. Clement Second Vice-President Gray, Mrs. James A Third Vice President Jones, Mrs. R. H Recording Secretary Spencer, Mrs. N. A Corresponding Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 225 Blum, Miss Bessie Treasurer Kapp Mrs. Thomas Registrar Latham, Mrs. R. H Historian WINTON— HERTFORD COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1213 Jones, Mrs. H. B President Clask, Mrs. J. N Vice-President Story, Mrs. R. P Recording Secretary Knox, Mrs. H. B Corresponding Secretary Boone, Mrs. J. W Treasurer Bridger, Mrs. R. • C Historian YANCEYVILLE— CASWELL COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 1152 Gwyn, Mrs. J. P President Florance, Mrs. T. J Vice-President Allison, Mrs. E. A Secretary Upchurch, Mrs. E. F Treasurer Anderson, Mrs. G. A Registrar Smith, Mrs. Osborn Historian Williams, Mrs. G. L Chaplain 15 226 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention C. OF C. CHAPTERS AND LEADERS 53 CHAPTEES ASHEVILLE— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, No. 65 Miss Thelma S. Smathers Leader ASHEVILLE— MARTHA KEPLAR CHAPTER, No. 68 Mrs. Holmes Bryson Leader BEAUFORT— ANNE CARTER LEE CHAPTER, No. 75 Mrs. Wiley Taylor Leader BURGAW-BURGAW CHAPTER, No. 48 Mrs. J. R. Bannerman Leader BURLINGTON— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 63 Mrs. Jas. P. Montgomery Leader CHARLOTTE— JULIA JACKSON CHAPTER, No. 2 Mrs. Ellis W. Henderson Leader FAYETTEVILLE— ANNIE K. KYLE CHAPTER, No. 19 Mrs. T. K. Kite Leader FAISON— CONFEDERATE HEROES CHAPTER, No. 49 Miss Elizabeth W. Hicks Leader GASTONIA— JAMES V. MOORE CHAPTER, No. 8 Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig Leader GASTONIA— ZEB VANCE, JR., CHAPTER, No. 72 Mrs. W. T. Love Leader GRAHAM— JACOB A. LONG CHAPTER, No. 76 Mrs. W. E. Thompson Leader HALIFAX— HALIFAX LIGHT INFANTRY CHAPTER. No. 39 Mrs. N. L. Stedman Leader HICKORY— DIXIE GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 37 Miss Frank Martin Leader United Daughters of the Confederacy 227 HICKORY— JAMES A. WESTON CHAPTER, No. 85 Mrs. Adelaide Henry Leader HIGH POINT— TAR HEEL CHAPTER, No. 45 Mrs. J. F. Hayden Leader JACKSONVILLE— C. OF S. B. TAYLOR CHAPTER, No. 80 Mrs. L. O. Fonville Leader KINSTON— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 15 Mrs. E. E. Sams Leader Mrs. Robert Rouse Assistant Leader KINGS MOUNTAIN— BESSIE SIMONTON CHAPTER, No. 58 Miss Bessie Simonton Leader LA GRANGE— JOSEPH KINSEY CHAPTER, No. 78 Miss Georgie Joyner Leader LENOIR— BONNIE BLUE FLAG CHAPTER, No. 59 Mrs. R. L. Gwyn Leader LUMBERTON— ALFRED ROWLAND CHAPTER, No. 47 Miss Viola MacKinnon Jinkens Leader LEAKSVILLE— ANNIE JOHNS CHAPTER, No. 84 Mrs. F. M. Flinn Leader MARION— JOHN ALEXANDER FLEMING CHAPTER, No. 43 Mrs. J. W. Winborne Leader MOORESVILLE— CARRIE LEAZER CHAPTER, No. 67 Mrs. Harry Mott, Jr Leader MOREHEAD CITY— MARY FRANCIS HANCOCK CHAPTER, No. 74 Miss Sudie Nelson Leader MT. AIRY— COL. B. Y. GRAVES CHAPTER, No. 83 Mrs. P. S. Rothrock Leader 228 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention MOUNT OLIVE— MOUNT OLIVE CHAPTER, No. 30 Mrs. John H. Lof tin Leader NASHVILLE— NASHVILLE CHAPTER, No. 69 Mrs. J. I. White Leader NEWTON— BELLE WILFONG CHAPTER, No. 79 Mrs. Glenn Long Leader NEW BERN— JANE HUGHES CHAPTER, No. 4 Mrs. G. Henry Jackson Leader PITTSBORO— HENRY A. LONDON CHAPTER, No. 20 Miss Carrie Jackson Leader POLLOCK SVILLE— FRANC IS FOY CHAPTER, No. 71 Miss Lurley Whitty Leader RALEIGH— MANLY'S BATTERY CHAPTER, No. 41 Miss Martha Haywood Leader RED SPRINGS— JUNIOR RESERVES CHAPTER, No. 54 Mrs. J. H. Turner Leader ROCKY MOUNT— JUNIOR BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, No. 24 Mrs. R. P. Holt Leader ROCKINGHAM— W. T. EVERETT CHAPTER, No. 62 Johnsie Cameron Leader SHELBY— AUGUSTUS BURTON CHAPTER, No. 42 Miss Mamie E. Roberts Leader SPRING HOPE— SPRING HOPE JUNIORS CHAPTER, No. 70 Mrs. C. R. Speight Leader STATESVILLE— DAVIS CENTENNIAL CHAPTER, No. 17 Mrs. J. B. Gill Leader United Daughters of the Confederacy 229 SALISBURY— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, No. 73 Miss Alice Slater Cannon Leader SYLVA— SYLVA CHAPTER, No. 81 Mrs. J. F. Freeze Leader SNOW HILL— CAPTAIN SWIFT GALLOWAY CHAPTER, No. 82 Lillie Mae Aycock Leader TARBORO— DIXIE LEE CHAPTER, No. 10 Mrs. C. F. Clayton Leader THOMASVILLE— THOMASVILLE GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 35 Mrs. W. H. Peace Leader WADESBORO— FRANK BENNETT CHAPTER, No. 9 Mrs. Clarence Burns Leader WASHINGTON— WASHINGTON GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 1 Mrs. H. W. Carter Leader WAYNESVILLE— WM. BENDER FERGUSON CHAPTER, No. 64 Mrs. W. A. Hyatt Leader WELDON— EVA C. DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 77 Mrs. C. W. Gregory Leader WHITEVILLE— COLUMBUS GRAYS CHAPTER, No. 21 Mrs. Laura J. Powell Leader WILMINGTON— GEORGE DAVIS CHAPTER, No. 6 Miss Pauline J. Williams Leader WILSON— JUNIOR CONFEDERATES CHAPTER, No. 66 Miss Hadley Woodard Leader WINSTON-SALEM— THOMAS JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER, No. 56 Miss Ida C. Hinshaw Company B. Leader Miss Nan Norfleet Company C. Leader 230 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No delegate shall be entitled to the floor unless she rises, addresses the chair, gives her name and Chapter and waits for recognition. 2. No delegate shall speak a second time on the same question, if a delegate who has not spoken asks the floor; and no delegate shall speak more than twice on the same question, except as pro- vided in the Rules of Order, unless the permission of the House be given by a two-thirds vote, on regular motion. 3. Debates shall be limited to four minutes to each member and debate on any question shall be limited to twenty minutes. 4. Committee reports and District reports must be confined strictly to work done, and be limited to five minutes, and the time for these shall not be extended except upon two-thirds vote of the House, upon regular motion. 5. A Chapter not reporting when called shall not be entitled to read its report to the Convention, but it shall be printed in the Minutes. 6. A committee not reporting when called shall lose its place in order, and shall not be allowed to report until the full list of committees shall have been called. No committee report which has not been read to the Convention shall be printed in the Minutes. 7. All main motions or resolutions and all important correc- tions to the Minutes shall be signed by the member offering same and sent to the Recording Secretary's desk before the adjournment of the meeting during which they were offered. 8. The Order of Business set forth in the By-Laws VII shall be followed by this Convention. 9. Parliamentary order shall be observed in the conduct of business and quiet maintained by closing the doors during the reading of reports. 10 Roberts' Rules of Order shal be the authority on parlia- mentary procedure of this organization on all points not covered by the constitution. United Daughters of the Confederacy 231 DELEGATES REGISTERED AT WILMINGTON CONVENTION, OCT. 10-13, 1922 Burgaw — Pender County Chapter: Mrs. W. L. Taylor; Mrs. M. M. Moore. Burlington — Charles F. Fisher Chapter: Mrs. Dan Hall; Mrs. J. P. Montgomery. Charlotte — Stonewall Jackson Chapter: Mrs. J. A. Yarborough, President; Mrs. I. W. Faison; Mrs. Chas. E. Piatt; Mrs. Ellis W. Henderson, Leader Julia Jackson C. of C; Mrs. J. A. Fore; Mrs. E. C. Register; Miss Myrtle Irwin; Mrs. E. P. Gatling; Mrs. L. B. Newell; Mrs. Benjamin D. Heath. Clinton — Ashford Sillers Chapter: Mrs. Ella Hyatt, President; Mrs. D. F. Herring. Durham — Julian S. Carr Chapter: Mrs. M. H. Jones. Elizabeth City— D. H. Hill Chapter: Mrs. C. D. Bell. Faison — Faison-Hicks Chapter: Mrs Marshall Williams. Fayettevtlle — J. E. B. Stuart Chapter: Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, President; Mrs. A. M. Huggins; Mrs. Hunter G. Smith; Miss Katherine Robinson; Mrs. John Huske Anderson. Gastonia — Gastonia Chapter: Mrs. R. B. Almand; Mrs. D. M. Jones; Mrs. Thomas Dee Craig, Leader J. D. Moore C. of C. Chap- ter; Mrs. R. C. Warren; Mrs. John O. Rankin. Goldsboro — Thomas Ruffin Chapter: Mrs. W. H. Barnes; Miss Mary Emma Giddens. Graham — Graham Chapter: Mrs. Junius H. Harden; Mrs. J. A. Long, President. Greensboro — Guilford Chapter: Miss Lizzie M. Lindsay, Presi- dent; Mrs. T. J. Murphy. Greenville — George B. Singletary Chapter: Mrs. J. L. Fleming, President; Mrs. R. H. Wright. Halifax — Halifax Chapter: Miss Nannie M. Gary, President; Mrs. Florence D. Willcox; Mrs. Jno. B. Bass. Hendersonville — Margaret Davis Hayes Chapter: Mrs. Mary Sadler. 232 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Hickory — Abel A. Shuford Chapter: Mrs. E. L. Shuford, Presi- dent. High Point — High Point Chapter: Mrs. 0. E. Mendenhall, Presi- dent; Mrs. J. E. Kirkman; Mrs. J. S. Welborn; Mrs. Thomas J. Gold. Hookerton — Al. Britton Suggs Chfiipter: Mrs. E. E. Suggs, Presi- den; Mrs. W. F. Palmer. Kixston — A. M. Waclclell Chapter: Mrs. C. F. Harvey, President; Mrs. E. B. Marston; Mrs. J. F. Gaston; Mrs. Henry I. Fisher. Lenoir — Z. B. Vance Chapter: Mrs. Rufus L. Gwyn, Leader C. of C. ; Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain U. C. Division. Littleton — Roanoke Minute Men Chapter: Mrs. B. L. W. Cart- house. Li MBERTON — Robeson County Chapter: Mrs. E. S. Proctor; Mrs. L. T. Townsend; Miss Viola Jenkins; Mrs. Dr. T. F. Costner; Mrs. J. H. Hull. Marion — Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, President; Mrs. G. S. Kirby; Mrs. H. F. Little. Monroe — Monroe Chapter: Miss Mary Blair. Mooresville — Battle of Bentonville Chapter: Mrs. Harry P. Dea- ton, President. Moreiiead City — Eveline J. Pigott Chapter: Mrs. D. G. Bell; Mrs. John F. Bell; Mrs. Julia Bell; Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace; Miss Mildred Wallace. Mount Airy — Mt. Airy Chapter: Mrs. J. R. Padison; Miss Jamie Hadley; Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Leader of C. of C. Chapter. Newton — Ransom Sherrill Chapter: Mrs. F. M. Williams, Presi- dent. New Bern — New Bern Chapter: Mrs. Emma B. Wallace; Miss Mary Ward; Miss Sara Stewart. Oriental — Neuse Chapter: Mrs. W. F. Midyett. Raeford — Raeford Chapter: Mrs. A. P. Dickson, President. Raleigh — Johnston Pettigrew Chapter: Mrs. H. M. London, President; Miss Kate McKimmon; Mrs. Josephus Daniels. Red Springs — Red Sj)rings Chapter: Miss C. S. McMillan. Rocky Mount — Bethel Heroes Chapter: Mrs. Mary P. Battle; Mrs. J. B. Goode; Mrs. R. P. Holt; Mrs. W. H. McGee, Mrs. W. H. United Daughters of the Confederacy 233 Newell; Mrs. W. M. Daughtridge; Mrs. G. T. Smith; Mrs. W. Y. Tracy; Mrs. E. L. Daughtridge. Rockingham — Pee Dee Guards Chapter: Mrs. G. P. E. Entwhistle, President. Roxboro — Person County Chapter: Mrs. J. A. Long, President; Mrs. F. O. Carver; Mrs. Mamie Merritt. Salisbury — Robert F. Hoke Chapter: Miss Mary Henderson. Spring hope — John W. Bryant Chapter: Mrs. H. Brantley; Mrs. J. A. Sykes. Snowhill — Greene County Chapter: Mrs. Mark Lassiter, Presi- dent; Mrs. W. B. Murphy. Sylva — B. H. Cathey Chapter: Mrs. E. L. McKee. Tarboro — William Dorsey Pender Chapter: Mrs. John L. Bridgers, President; Mrs. L. B. Knight; Mrs. C. L. Partin. Thomasville — Brierfield Chapter: Miss Sallie L. McCracken. Wadesboro — Anson County Chapter: Mrs. R. E. Little, Presi- dent; Mrs. W. A. Smith; Mrs. Shellie H. Rose; Mrs. L. J. Huntley. Washington — Pavilico Chapter: Mrs. Wiley C. Rodman. Weldon — Junius Daniel Chapter: Miss Ida T. Wilkins. Wilmington — Cape Fear Chapter: Mrs. Junius Davis, Mrs. John B. Cranmer; Mrs. Pauline J. Williams; Mrs. F. L. Huggins; Mrs. T. E. Sprunt; Mrs. R. C. Cantrell. Wilson — John W. Dunham Chapter: Miss Lucile R. Moore; Mrs. James Edwin Woodard; Miss Hadley Woodard; Mrs. T. D. Meares; Mrs. W. M. Wells. Winston-Salem- — James B. Gordon Chapter: Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Visitors — Mrs J. Allison Hodges, Vice-Regent North Carolina Room at Richmond, Richmond, Va. Maj. Gen. William A. Smith, Commander North Carolina Divi- sion, U. C. V., Ansonville, N. C. Dr. Henry Louis Smith, President Washington and Lee Univer- sity, Lexington, Va. Miss Helen Band, Page from R. E. Lee Chapter C. of C, Ashe- ville, N. C. Miss Lillian Johnson, Page from Julia Jackson Chapter, C. of C. Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. A. A. Kluttz, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Robert McRae, Chapel Hill. 234 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention OFFICERS OF NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION ELECTED AT ORGANIZATION, APRIL, 1895, WILMINGTON Mrs. W. M. Parsley, President and Founder Wilmington Miss Lida T. Rodman, First Vice-President Washington Mrs. John S. Henderson, Second Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. John Hinsdale, Third Vice-President Raleigh Miss F. L. Patton, Fourth Vice-President Asheville Miss Kate McKimmon, Recording Secretary Raleigh Mrs. A. A. Watson, Corresponding Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Gaston Meares, Treasurer Wilmington Miss Annie T. Bragaw, Register Washington Mrs. Fannie Fisher Tierman, Historian Salisbury OFFICERS ELECTED FIRST CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1897 Mrs. W. M. Parsley, President Wilmington Mrs. Bryan Grimes, First Vice-President Grimesland Mrs. John S. Henderson, Second Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. John Hinsdale, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. F. L. Patton, Fourth Vice-President Asheville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Fifth Vice-President Henderson Miss Katie McKimmon, Recording Secretary Raleigh Mrs. Martin S. Willard, Corresponding Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Gaston Meares, Treasurer Wilmington Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED SECOND CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1898 Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Thomas J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Jr., Second Vice-President Winston Mrs. William H. Overman, Recording Secretary Salisbury Miss Margaret M. Blount, Corresponding Secretary .... Washington Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Treasurer Raleigh Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh United Daughters of the Confederacy 235 OFFICERS ELECTED THIRD CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1899 Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Thomas J. Jarvte, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Jr., Second Vice-President Winston Mrs. William H. Overman, Recording Secretary Salisbury Miss Margaret M. Blount, Corresponding Secretary. .. .Washington Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Treasurer Raleigh Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED FOURTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1900 Mrs. William H. Overman, President Salisbury Mrs. T. J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Garland Jones, Recording Secretary Raleigh Miss Julia Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED FIFTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1901 Mrs. William H. Overman, President Salisbury Mrs. Rufus Barringer, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Garland Jones, Recording Secretary Raleigh Miss Julia Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh Mrs. O. W. Blacknall, Assistant Historian Kittrell OFFICERS ELECTED SIXTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1902 Mrs. F. A. Olds, Preident .Raleigh Mrs. Rufus Barringer, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Garland Jones, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. H. A. London, Recording Secretary Pittsboro Mrs. Richard Lewis, Coresponding Secretary Raleigh Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. Thos. Hill, Registrar Hillsboro Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro 236 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention OFFICERS ELECTED SEVENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1903 Mrs. F. A. Olds, President Raleigh Mrs. Martha Keplar, First Vice-President Asheville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Second Vice-President Henderson Mrs. H. A. London, Recording Secretary Pittsboro Mrs. Richard Lewis, Corresponding Secretary Raleigh Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED EIGHTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1904 Mrs. H. A. London, President Pittsboro Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, First Vice-President Fayetteville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Second Vice-President Henderson Miss Sue Tate, Third Vice-President Morganton Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. G. P. Alston, Corresponding Secretary Pittsboro Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED NINTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1905 Mrs. H. A. London, President Pittsboro Miss Laura M. Avery, First Vice-President Morganton Mrs. Martin S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Third Vice-President Fayetteville Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. G. P. Alston, Corresponding Secretary Pittsboro Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson OFFICERS ELECTED TENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1906 Mrs. W. S. Parker, President Henderson Mrs. H. M. Jones, First Vice-President Durham Mrs. James K. Norfleet, Second Vice-President Winston Miss Sue Collier, Third Vice-President Goldsboro United Daughters of the Confederacy 237 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. 0. W. Blacknall, Corresponding Secretary Kittrell Mrs. I. W. Faison, Treasurer Charlotte Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Registrar Raleigh Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Kate McKimmon, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. W. H. Overman, Recorder of Crosses Salisbury OFFICERS ELECTED ELEVENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1907 Mrs. I. W. Faison, President Charlotte Mrs. R. F. Dalton, First Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. M. S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. G. P. Erwin, Third Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. F. M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. Gordon Finger, Corresponding Secretary.. Charlotte Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. Leo. D. Heartt, Registrar Raleigh Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Mrs. W. H. Overman, Recorder of Crosses Salisbury Mrs. James Kenan, Chaplain Wallace OFFICERS ELECTED TWELFTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1908 Mrs. I. W. Faison, President Charlotte Miss Sue Collier, First Vice-President Goldsboro Mrs. M. S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Leah Jones Stevens, Third Vice-President New Bern Mrs. F. M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. Gordon Finger, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Recorder of Crosses Gastonia Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Mrs. James Kenan, Chaplain • • Wallace OFFICERS ELECTED THIRTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1909 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. M. S. Willard, First Vice-President Wilmington 238 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Second Vice-President Raleigh Miss Carrie A. Leazer, Third Vice-President Mooresville Mrs. Thad. W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. C. Feimster, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. W. W. Watt, Registrar Charlotte Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Recorder of Crosses Gastonia Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED FOURTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1910 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. M. O. Winstead, First Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Second Vice-President Raleigh Miss Carrie A. Leazer, Third Vice-President Mooresville Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. C. Feimster, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Robert Kornegay, Treasurer Goldsboro Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED FIFTEENTH CONVENTION. OCT., 1911 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. H. L. Riggins, First Vice-President Winston Mrs. J. G. Broadnax, Second Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. Leo. D. Heartt, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. H. Williams, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Robert Kornegay, Treasurer Goldsboro Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington United Daughters of the Confederacy 239 OFFICERS ELECTED SIXTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1912 Mrs. Marshall Williams, President Faison Mrs. John Henderson, First Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, Second Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Miss Winifred Faison, Corresponding Secretary Faison Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Carrie Leazer, Historian Mooresville Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters. .. .Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED SEVENTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1913 Mrs. Marshall Williams, President Faison Mrs. F. L. Huggins, First Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, Second Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. H. L. Riggins, Third Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Thad W. ThrashT Recording Secretary Tarboro Miss Winifred Faison, Corresponding Secretary Faison Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. H. E. Reid, Recorder of Crosses Lincolnton Miss Carrie Leazer, Historian Mooresville Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters. .. .Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED EIGHTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1914 Mrs. Eugene Little, President Wadesboro Miss Daisy Denson, First Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Second Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. Latta Johnson, Third Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. L. J. Ingram, Corresponding Secretary Wadesboro Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. H. E. Reid, Recorder of Crosses Lincolnton Miss Georgia Hicks, Historian Faison 240 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Miss Winifred Faison, Assistant Historian Faison Miss Kate McKimmon, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED NINETEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1915 Mrs. Eugene Little, President Wadesboro Mrs. Charles Piatt, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Second Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Third Vice-President Marion Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recording Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Laura Ingram, Corresponding Secretary Wadesboro Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. B. L. Tyree, Recorder of Crosses Durham Miss Georgia Hicks, Historian Faison Miss Winifred Faison, Assistant Historian Faison Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of Children's Chapters Rocky Mount OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTIETH CONVENTION, OCT., 1916 Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, President Tarboro Mrs. J. F. Thompson, First Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. R. L. Ryburn, Second Vice-President Shelby Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Third Vice-President Marion Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recording Secretary Wilmington Miss Mary Powell, Corresponding Secretary Tarboro Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. Herbert McCullers, Registrar Clayton Mrs. B. L. Tyree, Recorder of Crosses Durham Mrs. J. A. Fore, Historian Charlotte Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of Children's Chapters Rocky Mount OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-FIRST CONVENTION, OCT., 1917 Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash, President Tarboro Mrs. J. F. Parrot, First Vice-President Kinston Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Eugene Glenn, Third Vice-President Asheville Miss Nannie Gary, Recording Secretary Halifax Miss Mary Powell, Corresponding Secretary Tarboro Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion United Daughters of the Confederacy 241 Mrs. Herbert McCullers, Registrar Clayton Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses Lenoir Mrs. J. A. Fore, Historian Charlotte Mrs. A. H. Witherington, Chaplain Faison Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Director of Children's Chapters. . .Lumberton OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-SECOND CONVENTION, APRIL 30-MAY 1, 1919 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, President Kinston Mrs. Walter F. Woodard, First Vice-President Wilson Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Second Vice-President Asheville Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell, Third Vice-President. . .Hendersonville Miss Nannie M. Gary, Recording Secretary Halifax Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Kinston Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses Lenoir Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Registrar Asheville Miss Lowry Shuford, Historian Gastonia Mrs. A. H. Witherington, Chaplain Faison Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Director of Children's Chapters .. Lumberton OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-THIRD CONVENTION, 1919 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, President Kinston Mrs. J. F. Hayden, First Vice-President High Point Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Second Vice President Asheville Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell, Third Vice-President. . .Hendersonville Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary Fayetteville Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Kinston Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Registrar Asheville Mrs. S. N. Harrell, Recorder of Crosses Tarboro Miss Lowry Shuford, Historian Gastonia Mrs. Fred A. Woodard, Chaplain Wilson Mrs. H. G. Strayhorne, Director of Children's Chapters Thomasville OFFICERS ELECTED AT TWENTY-FOURTH CONVENTION, 1920 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman, First Vice-President New Bern 16 242 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-Presient Winston-Salem Miss Mary Mabry, Third Vice-President Albemarle Mrs. John H. Anderson, Recording Secretary Fayetteville Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. S. N. Harrell, Recorder of Crosses Tarboro Mrs. Fred A. Woodard, Chaplain Wilson Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro Mrs. H. G. Strayhorne, Director of Children's Chapters Thomasville OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION, 1921 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. J. K. Norfleet, First Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. John Hollister, Third Vice-President New Bern Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. D. M. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. C. S. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters, Morehead City OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-SIXTH CONVENTION, 1922 Mrs. R. P. Holt, President Rocky Mount Mrs. Thomas E. Sprunt, First Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. L. B. Newell, Second Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. W. C. Rodman, Third Vice-President Washington Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. R. E. Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. S. T. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters Morehead City United Daughters of the Confederacy 243 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY (As Revised October, 1921) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be the North Carolina Divi- sion of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the business office shall be the place of residence of the Recording Secretary. ARTICLE II The objects of the United Daughters of the Confederacy shall be memorial, historical, benevolent, educational and social. 1st. To honor the memory of those who served and those who fell in the service of the Confederate States, to protect, preserve and mark places made historic by Confederate valor. 2nd. To collect and preserve the material for a truthful history of the War Between the States, and to see that same is taught in our schools, also to record the part taken by Southern women in patient endurance of hardship and patriotic devotion during the struggle, as in untiring efforts after the war during the reconstruc- tion of the South. 3rd. To fulfill the sacred duty of benevolence towards the sur- vivors and towards those dependent upon them. 4th. To assist descendants of worthy Confederates in securing proper education by securing scholarships for them. 5th. To bring into the organization all women eligible to mem- bership, and to cherish the ties of friendship that bind us in one great organization. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Those women entitled to membership are the women who are the widows, wives, mothers, sisters, nieces, grand-nieces and lineal descendants of such men as served honorably in the 244 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Confederate Army, Navy, or Civil Service, or of those men unfit for active duty who loyally gave aid to the Cause. Also Southern women who can give proof of personal service or loyal aid to the Southern' Cause during the war, and the lineal descendants or nieces of such women, wherever living. Northern women, having no male relatives who served the Confederate States of America in the War Between the States, 1861-1865, and having themselves performed no special service to same, but having married a Con- federate soldier since 1865, and through this means becoming a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, shall have the words "by adoption" placed upon their certificate of member- ship, and upon the Registrar's books, and in all rosters shall be designated as members "by adoption"; said members being entitled to all honors and privileges of this Association except that of holding office in the General Association, Division of Chapters, except that of transmitting this honor to members of her family, only her children of a Confederate father. The honor dies with her if she has no children. ARTICLE IV ORGANIZATION Section 1. This organization shall consist of various Chapters in North Carolina; each Chapter shall be designated by some spe- cial name chosen by its members. Sec. 2. Seven women in any town or immediate neighborhood in the Division may organize a Chapter by filling out application blanks and signing charter application, and these papers, accom- panied by a charter fee of $5.00 shall be sent to the Division Presi- dent with certificate fees of twenty-five cents per member. Said President, after writing charter member and signing same, shall forward to the Recording Secretary General the charter applica- tion and fee of $3.00. Application blanks shall be forwarded to the Division Registrar and a certificate fee of 25 cents must accom- pany each set of application blanks. Sec. 3. Each application blank must be signed by one or more Confederate Veterans, each said Veteran to state his Company and Regiment after his name, or a copy of War Records in Wash- ington, D. C, where records may be obtained. When Veteran's signature cannot be obtained, applicant may go before a Notary Public and in the presence of a Chapter President sign same. Sec. 4. No Chapter can be chartered in a town where another already exists except by the consent of a majority of the Division Executive Board. United Daughters of the Confederacy 245 Sec. 5. No person can be a member of more than one Chapter at a time, but this does not prevent a person from being demitted from one Chapter to another. A Chapter may have as many honorary members as it chooses, but they shall not be counted on the roster of the Chapter. Sec. 6. Only members in good standing who have paid their general and Division taxes and Chapter dues shall be entitled to an offioial transfer of membership by demit from one Chapter to another. Only printed demits carrying records are legal. A demit presented within one year shall establish her membership in any Chapter to which she may be acceptable. Demits must be sent to Division Registrar as applications. ARTICLE V CONVENTIONS Section 1. Conventions shall be held annually on the second Wednesday in October, at such places as the previous Convention selects. Power is vested in the Division Executive Board to change the date or place for reason that they consider good and sufficient. Sec. 2. Conventions of this Division shall consist of State Offi- cers, ex-State Presidents, Leaders of Children's Chapters, Chapter Presidents, District Directors, and all duly elected delegates. Where there is a State Chairman in a Chapter, she should be one delegate. Sec. 3. Each Chapter shall be entitled to representation in all meetings of the State Division, and to one representative for the first seven members, and an additional vote for each additional twenty-five members. Representation shall be based upon regis- tration and the per capita tax paid. No proxies shall be allowed. The President of a Chapter shall cast the vote of the Chapter according to the instruction of her delegates. Sec. 4. The Active Division Officers, the ex-Division Presidents, Chapter Presidents and Leaders of Registered C. of C. Chapters shall be entitled to one vote in Convention, but no proxies shall be allowed them and no woman shall cast more than one personal vote. Chapter Presidents shall be allowed no alternates to Con- ventions. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of the State Division shall consist of a President, First, Second, and Third Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Re- 246 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention corder of Crosses, Historian, Director of Children's Chapters and Chaplain. These officers to be elected on the afternoon of the second day of the Convention. Election shall be by ballot. A majority shall elect. No person shall be nominated for office unless she is present at Convention or has signified her -willingness to serve if elected unless the nominee is already an officer eligible for re-election and is absent for a known and reasonable cause. No officer except the Treasurer, shall be eligible for office for more than two years consecutively. The Treasurer shall not be eligible for more than three years consecutively. The term of office for all officers shall begin at the close of the Convention at which they are elected, and all papers, books, etc., shall be turned over to them. Change of President and Recording Secretary to be on alternate years. Sec. 2. The retiring President, however, shall represent the Division at the General Convention immediately following the expiration of her term of office as President. She shall be chair- man of the State delegation, shall act as delegate for all Chap- ters not represented by delegates, shall prepare and read her report for the Convention, and shall have her expenses paid as President. She shall retain the President's badge until after the General Convention. If she is unable to attend said Convention the new President shall take her place. Sec. 3. The retiring Recording Secretary shall arrange, print and distribute the Minutes of her own Convention, under the direction of the President. Sec. 4. Should aay vacancy occur in the Executive Board dur- ing the year the power to fill it is vested in the President. Sec. 5. The number of Honorary Presidents shall be limited to six, the number of Honorary Vice-Presidents to four. Honorary Historian to one, and this office to expire with the present incum- bent. Candidates for Honorary offices must be bona fide members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and all elections of them shall be held at the same time and in the same manner as regular officers. Sec. 6. All Chapters shall hold their annual elections in October and all elections held at any other time shall be illegal. Newly elected officers shall not assume their duties until after Division Convention. Retiring Recording Secretaries of Chapters shall send a list of all officers to the State Recording Secretary imme- diately after their election. United Daughters of the Confederacy 247 ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES There shall be nine standing committees, as follows: Executive, Educational, Historical, Text-Book, Soldier's Home, Confederate Women's Home, Auditing Committee, Credential, and North Caro- lina Room in Richmond, Virginia. Special committees formed as work of Division requires. ARTICLE VIII DUES, FEES, APPROPBIATIONS Section 1. The Charter fee shall be $5.00, $3.00 of which goes to the General organization and $2.00 to the State Division. Nec- essary application blanks will be sent free with each Charter Application. Other application blanks will cost 2c each. Sec. 2. Upon organization and before each succeeding March 1st each Chapter shall pay into the Treasury of the State Divi- sion, 30c for State and 20c for General Tax for every member who at such a date may be in good standing on its rolls. All new mem- bers received into the Chapters between March 1st and September 15th must pay their per capita by the latter date, or they will not be entitled to be counted in Convention. Sec. 3. Each Chapter shall pay annually $1.00 to the Treasury over and above her State and General per capita tax for a sinking fund, this fund to be used for special purposes and drawn upon only by vote of Convention. Sec. 4. All moneys sent by Chapters to State Treasurer, at any time, must be accompanied by an itemized list, stating for what purpose money is intended. Sec. 5. Sufficient money shall be taken out of the Division Treasury to defray the expenses of the Division President to the General Convention. All State officers and chairmen of commit- tees shall have their necessary office expenses paid out of the State Treasury, subject to the approval of the President. Sec. 6. All moneys for whatsoever cause, except for Charters and U. D. C. certificates and Crosses of Honor, shall be sent to the State Treasurer, who will disburse them under order from the President. Sec. 7. A Chapter to be in good standing in the Division must pay its State and General taxes on all members declared in good standing by the Chapter. 248 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Sec. 8. No work carrying money can be presented upon the Convention floor, until it has been presented to the Executive Board and favorably reported by it. ARTICLE IX CERTIFICATES AND DEMITS Section 1. Certificates of membership shall be issued by the organization as soon as possible after membership has been granted. Applicants shall fill out three application blanks, after which they shall be sent to the Division Registrar accompanied by 25 cents for certificate of membership. The Division Registrar shall sign and record applications, forwarding all three to Regis- trar General, who, after signing, will return two to Division Regis- trar. No member can be admitted to a Chapter until her applica- tion blank is signed by Registrar General and has been returned to Chapter Registrar. Certificates are sent to Division President who, after signing, shall forward to Chapter President. The Chap- ter President after signing shall secure Chapter Registrar's sig- nature to the certificate and immediately deliver same to the applicant. The registration is necessary to determine the voting strength of a Chapter in the Convention. Sec. 2. Demits can be ordered from Registrar General and Division Registrar without cost and these must only be given to members who have paid their dues, Division and General taxes to date when demit is requested. ARTICLE X SCHOLARSHIPS Section 1. There shall be six scholarships at the North Carolina State College for Women, at Greensboro, N. C, the Division pay- ing one-half the expenses of each student. The student is entitled to hold said scholarship four years, provided grades show good work. These scholarships are to be known as follows: First, Mrs William M. Pressley Scholarship second, Mrs. Ella B. Broad- nax; third, H. L. Riggins; fourth, Oren Randolph Smith; fifth, Zeb B. Vance; sixth, James I. Metts. Sec. 2. The Chairman of Education shall keep a record of each student, her name and postoffice and name of Chapter securing scholarship and report annually the Chapter holding same. Sec. 3. Scholarships shall be awarded only to applicants who cannot otherwise possibly secure college education. United Daughters of the Confederacy 249 ARTICLE XI CROSSES OF HONOR Crosses of Honor can be bestowed on January 19th, Lee-Jackson Day; May 10th, Memorial Day; June 3d, President Jefferson Davis, Birthday; August 23d, State Day; September 27th, Raphael Semmes' Birthday; January 14th, Matthew Fontaine Maury's Birthday, and shall not be worn by anyone but a Confederate) Veteran. ARTICLE XII DISTRICT MEETINGS* Section 1. The State shall be divided into seventeen Districts, which shall include counties, both with and without Chapters. Sec. 2. Each District shall be under a Director, elected annually at each District meeting by the Chapters. No Director shall be eligible to office for more than two consecutive years. Sec. 3. Each Director shall have entire control of her District; she shall fix the date of the Spring meeting, shall notify Chapters of time and place of meeting, shall preside over it and in every way endeavor to promote the work in her District. She shall prepare a report from October to October for the Annual Division Convention. Said reports to be read by herself or some member of her District appointed by her. District reports shall be confined strictly to work accomplished, and shall be limited to ten minutes and published in the Minutes of each State Con- vention. Sec. 4. District Directors shall be authorized to organize Chap- ters of the Confederacy shall be observed; three application blanks tive U. D. C. District. Sec. 5. The Lane Banner will be awarded the District making the best annual report and will be presented in Convention imme- diately after reports of the Division Officers. Judges for the same to be appointed by Division President, from Chapters not competing. Sec. 6. All District Scholarship moneys shall be sent Division Treasurer and disbursed by her by order of the President. ARTICLE XIII children's chapters Section 1. Every U. D. C. Chapter in the Division shall endeavor to have a Children's Chapter, said Chapter to be under the direo- 250 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention tion of a Leader from among the members of the Mother Chapter, and said Leader shall be responsible for the children in every way; but the children themselves shall elect officers from among their own members. Sec. 2. The same rules of membership as in the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy shall be observed, three application blanks shall be forwarded to Division Director of C. of C. who, after sign- ing, shall forward to Third Vice-President General. A certificate fee of 25 cents shall accompany each application. When a member has reached the age of 18 and wishes to be transferred to the Daughters of the Confederacy, C. of C. appli- cation blank shall be copied verbatim upon U. D. C. blanks and attached to same. Boys and girls from infancy to eighteen years are eligible to membership, but their membership shall cease in C. of C. Chapters at eighteen years of age. Sec. 3. Children's Chapters are not chartered, nor do members pay any Division taxes, but an annual report shall be prepared by the Leader to be read on Children's Evening at each Annual Convention. Sec. 4. Children's Chapters shall have a Leader elected by Parent Chapter, unless Chapter is organized by her, but Leader must be a member of the Parent Chapter; her term of office shall not be limited. The Leader of each Chapter shall file all Chapter applications. Sec. 5. All money raised by the Chapter shall be disposed of by a majority vote of the members present at a meeting, under the direction of the Leader. Sec. 6. Wednesday evening of each Convention shall be set apart and known as Children'3 Evening, at which time the three best C. of C. reports shall be read. Other C. of C. reports, whose Leaders are present, shall be read just following the reading of Mother Chapter reports. A report shall be prepared from all reports sent by Division Director and forwarded to the Third Vice-President General immediately after Convention. Sec. 7. All banners, prizes, medals and memorials pertaining to children's work shall be awarded on Children's Evening under the supervision of State Director, presentation speeches to V>e lim- ited to three minutes. Each Chapter contesting for William M. Watson Banner, and John D. Moore loving cup shall send a dupli- cate report to the Director of C. of C. Chapter not later than October 1st of each year. Said reports shall be turned over to a committee of three, to be appointed by Division President the United Daughters of the Confederacy 251 opening night of the Convention, from Chapters not represented in the Contest. Sec. 8. There shall be an annual District Conference of C. of C. Chapters to be held at some fixed date during the summer months. The Directors to be appointed by Division Director of C. of C. ARTICLE XIV Section 1. This Division shall have the right to adopt such rules, regulations and by-laws as it may see fit, provided they in no way conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the United Daughters of the Confederacy or the laws of North Carolina. Sec. 2. Each Chapter shall have the right to adopt such rules and regulations as it sees fit, provided they do not conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the General Organization or North Carolina Division. Where no mention of a subject is made in a Chapter Constitution, the State Constitution must be the law on the subject. ARTICLE XV MANUAL Mrs. Fox's Parliamentary Rules shall be the authority on par- liamentary procedure of this organization on all points not cov- ered by this Constitution. ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENTS This Constitution may be changed or amended every two years, beginning with 1922, by a two-thirds vote of the delegate repre- sentation in regular session assembled, and after notification of at least thirty days before the meeting at which amendment is offered. 252 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention BY-LAWS BY-LAW I DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings. She shall have supervision of the Division, appoint all committees and approve all orders drawn on the Treasury for the payment of money. She shall call special meetings of the Division at the re- quest of the Chapters. She shall be chairman of the Executive Board, which shall consist of the active officers of the Division, and when a vacancy occurs shall fill it. She shall represent the Division, prepare and read her State report at general conventions, represent all Chapters without delegates, and be Chairman of the State Delegation. She shall put on file a copy of each Charter issued to Chapters in the Division, marking thereon the number, date of issue and names of parties signing it. Sec. 2. The Vice-President shall assist the Presdent in the work when called upon by her. They shall preside in conventions in their order whenever the President or the ranking Vice-Presi- dent is absent. The First Vice-President shall also have charge of all badge blanks and issue to Chapter President. The Second Vice-President shall be Chairman of the Educational Commttee and have charge of all educational work. The Third Vice-President shall serve as Publicity Chairman of the Division. Sec. 3. The Recording Secretary shall keep a file of the Minutes of each Convention of the State Division, shall send to all Chapters copies of contemplative amendments to the Constitution thirty days before Convention, together with call for annual convention, as well as a Chapter report blank and two credential blanks. She shall keep a roll of all Chapters in the Division, with dates of charters and names of first Presidents. She shall secure a list of all officers of the Division and Chapters in the Division, arrange the latter lists alphabetically, according to towns, typewrite and forward to Corresponding Secretary General by December 5th. She shall address and mail out to Chapters the Minutes of each Annual Convention. Sec. 4. The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct the corre- spondence, file all letters of importance, and keep an accurate note United Daughters of the Confederacy 253 of all letters written by her for the Division. She shall notify all committees of their appointment, and shall furnish the names of all to their respective chairmen. Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall collect all State and general taxes and disburse same under orders of the President for the current expenses of the Division. She shall give receipts to Treasurers of Chapters only for all moneys received as Chapter contributions. All money collected for District, State or general work shall be sent to the State Treasurer on March 1st, July 1st and September 15th of each year. She shall remit General Taxes to Treasurer- General September 15th of each year. She shall close the books and credit no further taxes, either State or General, nor receive any money for any other purpose. Her books shall be sent by express to the Chairman of Auditing Committee ten days before each Annual Convention and shall be subject to inspection of State Presi- dent at any time. She shall notify District Director each Spring of the delinquencies of Chapters within their District. The Treas- urer shall give bond. Sec. 6. The Registrar shall keep a loose-leaf binder in which she shall file all U. D. C. application blanks. These blanks shall be arranged in Chapters alphabetically according to towns, each Chapter being separated by a colored sheet bearing the name of town, Chapter and charter number. She shall send tbe Chairman of Credentials Committee each year, five days before opening of Convention, a typewritten list of number of active members in each Chapter. Her books shall close September 15th, after which time no application blanks shall be received. She shall hold all appli- cation blanks and demits for use of Chapters. Sec. 7. The Recorder of Crosses shall have charge of all Crosses of Honor applications and Record blanks and shall furnish same on request of a Chapter President. She shall keep a careful copy of all records sent in for Crosses of Honor. Sec. 8. The Historian shall endeavor to increase interest along historical lines and collect all historical papers. She shall have charge of Historical evening, selecting the writers of papers for that occasion, and shall preside over the exercises, and shall pre- sent all historical prizes, medals and memorials. Sec. 9. The Director of Children's Chapters shall have entire supervision of the work along these lines. She shall have charge of the Children's Chapter report blanks, application and demit blanks. She shall send two report blanks to each C. of C. Leader thirty days before the Annual State Convention. She shall keep 254 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention a loose-leaf binder in which she shall file all application blanks by Chapters, alphabetically according to towns, said Chapters being separated by a colored sheet, bearing the name of Chapter and town. All money received by her for any purpose whatever must be sent monthly to the State Treasurer. She snail arrange for and preside over Children's Evening. Sec. 10. The Chaplain shall conduct all devotional exercises dur- ing each Annual Convention, if needed, and shall arrange for and preside over Memorial Hour. BY-LAW II Section 1. U. D. C. Chapter and Children Chapter Reports shall be on blanks furnished and none shall exceed 150 words. Non- compliance with this law will forfeit reading or publishing of said reports. No reports to be read unless delegates and leader is pres- ent. Sec. 2. Committee reports and District reports must be confined strictly to the work done and limited to five minutes. No report or part of report, not read at Convention shall be published in the minutes. Sec. 3. Memorials of only very prominent U. D. C. or Veterans shall be presented and they shall be limited to five minutes. Sec. 4. Every Chapter Registrar must, not later than September 1st, send to State Registrar the names of all members deceased or moved away, as well as those of any married, or those which in any way would change the record of Chapter roster. Chapter Reg- istrars should also send to State Corresponding Secretary by Octo- ber 1st a list of all members deceased during the year. BY-LAW III COMMITTEES Section 1. There shall be the following special committees: Sta- tionery, Purchasing for Soldiers' Home, Purchasing for Women's Home, Placing of Portraits in Schools, Gettysburg, Stars and Bars Monument, Jefferson Davis Monument, Jefferson Davis Highway. Hero Fund, Women of the South in War Times and such others as the work of the Division calls for. There shall be no Honorary nor District Committees, Advisory Boards nor Advisory Council. United Daughters of the Confederacy 255 Sec. 2. All Standing Committees shall consist of not less than there nor more than five members, except the Executive Committee, which shall be composed of the active officers of the Division; the Historical Committee, composed of a Chairman, who shall be the State Historian and Chapter Historians; the Soldiers' Home and Confederate Women's Home Committees each shall be composed of a Chairman and the Chapter Presidents. The Soldiers' Home and Women's Home Purchasing Committee shall each consist of a Chairman and two members residing in the towns where the Homes are situated. Sec. 3. No special committee shall exceed ten in number. Sec. 4. The Stationery Committee shall have charge of all print- ing done for State officers and committees and all other printing of the Division, except the Minutes. Sec. 5. The Educational Committee shall consist of the Second Vice-President as Chairman, the Division President and one other member. They shall have charge of the Educational work in the State, shall receive applications for General and State scholar- ships. District Directors shall have charge of Educational matters in their Districts, and shall report to the Division Chairman before June 15th. Chapter scholarships shall be controlled by Chapters securing them. They, and all medals and prizes, shall be reported to the Division Chairman before June 15th. All scholarships shall be for four years, provided the student makes a creditable stand- ing. Applicants shall be descendants of Confederate ancestry and in need of financial aid in securing an education. Applications shall be in by May 1st. Sec. 6. The Credential Committee shall consist of five persons, two of whom shall be the State Registrar and Treasurer. The Chairman shall reside in the entertaining town and the Committee shall meet Tuesday morning of each Convention week. BY-LAW IV MINUTES The Minutes of each Convention shall be sufficiently extensive as to allow a clear understanding of what takes place; and no word shall be changed after being adopted by the Convention. The Re- cording Secretary shall secure three bids from reliable firms; which shall be submitted to the Division President; together with sample of paper; so she may decide between them. The Recording Sec- retary shall mail out copies of said Minutes to State Officers, Lead- ers of Children, District Directors, President and Registrar of Chapter and Chairmen of Committees; also to the Presidents of 256 Minutes of the Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Divisions and all General Officers, the Congressional Library, Washington, D. C, and Confederate Museum, Richmond, Va. Extra iviinutes can be purchased of Recording Secretary at cost of 25 cents. BY-LAW V HISTORICAL EVENING Thursday evening of each Convention shall be set aside as His- torical Evening; the program to consist of Southern songs, three original papers of not more than fifteen minutes each, or one ad- dress of not over thirty minutes, the presentation of all historical medals, prizes, memorials and banners by the State Historian. BY-LAW VI ARBITRATION All disputes that cannot amicably be settled in Chapters may be appealed, first to the Division President; secondly, to the President General; or lastly to the General Executive Board, whose decision is final. BY-LAW VII SPEAKERS No outside speaker shall be invited to address the Convention on any subject at any time except by permission of the Division Presi- dent. No Division officer nor Chairman shall have the right to pledge payment of any expenses of such speakers except by per- mission of the Executive Board. BY-LAW VIII ORDER OF BUSINESS In the transaction of business, this Association shall be governed by the usual rules of procedure and debate that govern deliberative assemblies. The following rules of order shall be strictly adhered to: 1. Calling Convention to Order. 2. Prayer. 3. Roll Call. 4. Report of Credential Committee. 5. President's Report. United Daughters of the Confederacy 257 6. Report of First Vice-President. 7. Report of Recording Secretary. 8. Report of Corresponding Secretary. 9. Report of Registrar. 10. Report of Auditing Committee. 11. Report of Treasurer. 12. Report of HisLorian. 13. Report of Recorder of Crosses. 14. Report of Director of Children's Chapters. 15. Report of Executive Committee. 16. Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws. 17. Reports of Standing Committees. 18. Reports or Special Committees. 19. District Reports. 20. Unfinished Business. 21. New Business. 22. Reading of all Communicatiors. 23. Presentation of New Officers. 24. Adjournment. Memorial Hour shall be held at noon on the second day of each Convention. Election of officers shall be held immediately after reassembling on the afternoon of the second day. Chapter reports and Children's Chapter reports shall be read immediately after election of officers, reversing the alphabet alter- nate years. BY-LAW IX These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at each Annual Convention, provided due notice of such amendments be in the hands of the Recording Secretary sixty days before the Con- vention, and sent out to Chapters thirty days before the Conven- tion, at which amendments will be offered. MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY HELD AT GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA October 4-6, 1923 MRS. R. PHILIP HOLT, President MISS HADLEY WOODARD, Secretary RALEIGH Edwards & Broughton Printing Compant 1924 STATE EMBLEM: EGLANTINE "We care not whence they came Dear in their lifeless clay: Whether unknown or known to fame, Their cause and country still the same, They died — and wore the Gray." — Father Ryan. STATE MOTTO: 'HAUD OBLIVISCENDUM' CONTENTS Aids to registration ■» Amendments to constitution ' * Application blank 10 Chapter officers 211 Chapters and leaders, Children of the Confederacy 240 Children's evening 92 Constitution and by-laws 258 Delegates at convention 246 Districts 209 General officers, United Daughters of the Confederacy 4 General prizes, 1924 273 General prizes, Children of the Confederacy 274 Greetings 88 Historical evening 94 Memorials 105 Officers 5, 68 Officers since organization 248 Organization and meetings 6 Prizes awards 95 Reports: Arlington memorial amphitheater 78 Children's chapters 35, 169 Church bells committee 74 Confederate Women's Home 46 Corresponding secretary 30 Credentials committee 54 Cunningham memorial 59 Courtesy committee 80 District directors 115 Executive board 45 First vice-president 26 Free bed at sanatorium 52 Gettysburg monument committee 42 Historian 31 Jefferson Davis highway committee 49 Jefferson Davis monument 70 Lee memorial committee 52 North Carolina room in Confederate Museum 55, 57 Parsley portrait 79 Pension committee 75 President 16 Purchasing and advisory committee of Soldiers' Home 44 Purchasing committee of Old Ladies' Home 48 Recorder of crosses 43 Registrar 37 Second vice-president 27 Soldiers Home committee 60 Stars and Bars memorial committee 50 Stationery committee 49 Subscriptions to Confederate Veteran 76 Supplementary, of chapters 137 Textbook committee 46 Third vice-president 29 Treasurer 33 Women of the South in War Times 66 World War records 75 Roll call 13 Rules and regulations 245 Scholarships 104 Standing committees 201 State prizes, Children of the Confederacy 99 State prizes for 1923-24 100 Things to be remembered 7 Welcome evening H Where to obtain blanks .' g [31 NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION U. D. C. OFFICERS Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President Rocky Mount Miss Lizzie Lindsay, 1st Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. L. B. Newell, 2nd Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. J. Harper Erwin, 3rd Vice-President Durham Miss Hadley Woodard, Recording Secretary Wilson Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Treasurer Morehead City Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, Custodian of Crosses High Point Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Chaplain Tarboro Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, Director of C. of C Fayetteville HONORARY PRESIDENTS Mrs. E. E. Moffltt Raleigh Mrs. W. P. Roberts Gatesville Mrs. William Overman Salisbury Mrs. M. 0. Winstead Rocky Mount Mrs. Ella Broadnax Greensboro Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler New York City HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. T. J. Jarvis Greenville Mrs. John Thorpe Rocky Mount Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon HONORARY HISTORIAN Miss Rebecca Cameron Hilisboro HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. Cornelia Branch Stone Mrs. Cordelia P. Odenheimer Miss Mary B. Poppenheim Mrs. W. E. Massey. [4] GENERAL OFFICERS UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY President-General, Mrs. Frank Harrold, Americus, Ga. First Vice-President-General, Mrs. J. T. Beale, 1701 Center St., Lit- tle Rock, Ark. Second Vice-President-General, Mrs. F. E. Ross, San Diego, Cal. Third Vice-President-General, Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Morehead City, N. C. Recording Secretary-General, Mrs. A. J. Smith, 411 West 114th St., New York City. Corresponding Secretary-General, Mrs. R. H. Chesley, 11 Everett St., Cambridge, Mass. Treasurer-General, Mrs. J. P. Higgins, 721 Leland Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Historian-General, Mrs. St. John A. Lawton, Charleston, S. C. Register-General, Mrs. W. J. Woodliff, East Side Building, Mus- kogee, Okla. Custodian of Crosses of Honor, Mrs. W. H. Estabrook, 645 Superior Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. Custodian of Flags and Pennants, Mrs. W. D. Mason, 8233 Semi- nole Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Pa. [5] NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION The North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in Wilmington on April 28, 1897, by Mrs. William M. Parsley, who was elected President. Twenty-six annual conventions have been held as follows: Wilmington, October 13, 1897 — President, Mrs. W. M. Parsley, Wil- mington. Washington, October 12, 1898— President, Mrs. W M. Parsley, Wil- mington. Henderson, October 11, 1899 — President, Miss Lida Rodman, Wash- ington. Raleigh, October 10, 1900 — President, Miss Lida Rodman, Wash- ington. Charlotte, October 8, 1901 — President, Mrs. Wm. Overman, Salisbury. New Bern, October 15, 1902 — President, Mrs. Wm. Overman, Salis- bury. Asheville, October 14, 1903 — President, Mrs. F. A. Olds, Raleigh. Fayetteville, October 27, 1904— President, Mrs. F. A. Olds, Raleigh. Morganton, October 3, 1905— President, Mrs. H. A. London, Pitts- boro. Durham, October 6, 1906 — President, Mrs. H. A. London, Pittsboro. Greensboro, October 9, 1907 — President, Mrs. W. S. Parker, Hen- derson. Goldsboro, October 14, 1908 — President, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Char- lotte. Wilmington, October 13, 1909 — President, Mrs. I. W. Faison, Char- lotte. Rocky Mount, October 12, 1910 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. Winston-Salem, October 25, 1911 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. Salisbury, October 9, 1912 — President, Mrs. F. M. Williams, New- ton. Tarboro, October 8, 1913 — President, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison. Raleigh, October 14, 1914 — President, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Faison. Charlotte, October 6, 1915— President, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wadesboro. Gastonia, October 11, 1916 — President, Mrs. R. E. Little, Wadesboro. [6] Kinston, October 10, 1917 — President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro. Wilson, April 30, 1919 — President, Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, Tarboro. High Point, October 8, 1919 — President, Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Kinston. New Bern, October 6, 1920 — President, Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Kinston. Winston-Salem, October 25, 1921 — President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wil- son, Gastonia. Wilmington, October 10, 1922 — President, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, Gastonia. Greensboro, October 3, 1923— President, Mrs. R. P. Holt. The next convention will be held the second Wednesday in Octo- ber, 1924. THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED Chapter Presidents are requested to note especially: Chapter Presidents will remember that all taxes, both State and General, must be paid to the State Treasurer before votes can be counted in Convention. These taxes must be paid before Septem- ber 1, or votes are lost. State taxes are now 30 cents and General taxes 20 cents, making 50 cents to be sent for each member to the State Treasury. At the same time, send $1.00 for each Chapter to Sinking Fund. Money must be sent by Postoffice Money Order only. All members must be registered to vote. All Chapter Registrars must, by September 15th of each year, send a correct list of members to the State Registrar. All money for any and all causes, must be sent to Mrs. C. S. Wallace, State Treasurer, Morehead City, not to Chairmen of Com- mittees or to private individuals. State for what causes. U. D. C. Membership Certificates cost 25 cents. This amount must accompany application. All Chapter elections must be held at regular or called meetings in October. This is very important, to get correct list in Minutes, both General and State. Do not fail to notify the President of your hostess Chapter by September 15 how many delegates will attend the Convention. When desiring information regarding the Soldier's Home, write to Miss Martha Haywood, Raleigh, N. C. When desiring informa- 17] tion regarding the Confederate Women's Home, write to Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Fayetteville. District meetings will be held in the spring. All leaders are urged to hold these meetings, and reports should be sent at once to the State President. Please publish lists of scholarships in local papers. Send in applications for scholarships to Mrs. L. B. Newell, Char- lotte, Chairman of Education, before May 1, and reports of scholar- ship and medals given before June 15. North Carolina adopted the official U. D. C. medal, and blanks may be obtained from Miss Lizzie Lindsay, First Vice-President, Greensboro. Confine Chapter reports to the space given on one side of the blank, and do not exceed 150 words. WHERE TO OBTAIN BLANKS Write to Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President, Rocky Mount, for Charter Applications. Write to Miss Hadley Woodard, Recording Secretary, Wilson, N. C, for Chapter Report Blanks and Credential Blanks. Write to Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar, Graham, for application and demit blanks. U. D. C. application blanks are 2 cents each. Write to Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, Fayetteville, N. C, for Children's Application Blanks, at one cent each, and Children's Certificates, at 25 cents each. Write Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, High Point, N. C, for all Crosses of Honor papers. The bestowal of Crosses of Honor to Descendants should be stressed this year. Write to Mrs. T. A. Cooper, Chairman on Stationery, Rocky Mount, for Chapter Stationery. Write to Mrs. F. E. Ross, Second Vice-President-General, 1459 Orange Grove Ave., Riverside, Cal., for U. D. C. badges. Write to Miss Lizzie Lindsay, Greensboro, First Vice-President, for printed permits, which must be used in ordering badges. All orders will be returned to the Chapter President. No individ- ual orders filled, nor sample cuts sent. Prices without bar, $4.50 each; with bar, $5.50. No checks will be accepted, only money orders. Those wishing the badges registered should include 10 cents for registry fee. Write to Mrs. R. Philip Holt, Director for North Carolina, Rocky Mount, for World War Record Blanks. [8] AIDS TO REGISTRATION The Camp of an endorsing Veteran cannot be accepted in place of the Veteran's Company or Regiment. (See Article IV, Section 3.) Written Demits cannot be accepted; only printed Demits bearing the applicant's record will be accepted. Great nieces are now eligible. Great-great-nieces and cousins-in- law are not eligible. Papers must be in the hands of the Registrar by Sepetmber 15, or the Registrar cannot have time to attend to them. Be sure to send all Applications or Demits accepted by the Chapter to Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar, Graham, for registration. Under rule for registration, all applications must be signed by the applicant herself. No exception to this rule can be made by either the State Registrar or the President of Chapter. All application blanks, whether for old or new members, must be sent to the Division Registrar. When old members have to be registered, copies of their papers are all that is needed. No cer- tificate, whether new or in duplicate, can date back of the date when issued by the Registrar-General in office at the time. No registration of old members can date back, but date of admission is retained on back of application. All members shall fill out three application blanks, one to be kept by the Chapter, one for the State Registrar, and one for the General Registrar. All three will, however, have to be sent, so as to be numbered and returned. Certificates of membership shall be issued by the organization as soon as membership has been granted. After applications have been signed by Chapter Officers, they shall be sent to the Division Registrar, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five (25) cents for Certificate of Membership. Division Registrar shall sign and record said papers, return one to Chapter Registrar, retain one for the Division files, and forward the third together with the twenty-five (25) cents, to the Regis- trar General. The Registrar-General, from this record, if approved by her, shall fill out Certificate of Membership, which shall be signed by the President-General and herself, and shall forward same to the Division President. The Division President shall sign and forward to the Chapter President, who shall sign and obtain signature of Chapter Registrar and deliver Certificate to applicant. Division Registrar must sign and forward all the papers to 191 Registrar-General, and no member can be invited as such to a Chap- ter meeting, nor can dues be received from her, until application is returned, signed by the Registrar-General. This registration is necessary to determine the voting strength of the Chapter on Floor of Convention. APPLICATION BLANK FOR MEMBERSHIP, FILLED IN PROPERLY (Applicants must fill out all Blanks and Sign with Ink.) To the Officers and Members of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy : No. 6. Located at Maury, County of Greene, State of North Carolina. I, the undersigned, would most respectfully petition to become a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Andrew Jack- son Chapter, North Carolina Division; and, if accepted, do hereby promise a strict compliance with the laws and usages of this or- ganization. I was born on the 20th day of March, 1870, Town, Maury, County. Greene, State, North Carolina. I am the daughter of John Smith, who belonged to Company G. 13 Reg. N. C. Vols. My present ad- dress is Smithtown, County of Lee, State, North Carolina. Remarks explaining any of above: My father served all four years of the War, and was wounded twice; captured at Chancel- lorsville, and imprisoned at Fort Delaware; was paroled July 7, 1865. (Signed) Julia Long. Recommended by J. B. Brown, Co. K, 7 Reg. N. C. Vols.; James Jones, Co. F, 14 Reg. N. C. Vols. We, the Committee on Credentials, find that the above applicant, Julia Long, is worthy of membership. Mary J. Mteks, Lizzie Jones, Rebecca Brown, Credentials Committee. 110] WELCOME EVENING WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 8:30 O'CLOCK Invocation Rev. J. H. Barnhardt Music First Presbyterian Quartette Addresses of Welcome Miss Lindsay President Guilford Chapter Mr. Claude Kiser Mayor of City of Greensboro Mr. E. B. Jeffress President Chamber of Commerce Mrs. E. A. Shenk President Woman's Club Mr. J. N. Wilson President Rotary Club Mr. J. W. Simpson President Kiwanis Club Music Kiwanis Quartette Dr. J. W. Tankersley President Civitan Club Mr. J. M. Scott President Lions Club Mrs. J. M. Millikan Regent Guilford Battle Chapter D. A. R. Mr. A. M. Scales Sons of Veterans Mr. Robt. Denny Adjutant American Legion Mrs. 0. S. Rand President American Legion Auxiliary Greetings from Division Visitors D. A. R Mrs. C. W. Tillett, Charlotte Colonial Dames Mrs. A. M. Waddell, Wilmington U. C. V General W. A. Smith, Ansonville Virginia Division U. D. C Mrs. Cabell Smith, Martinsville, Va. Response to Addresses Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr., Asheville Introduction Mrs. R. P. Holt, President North Carolina Division Mrs. Vance Address Mrs. R. P. Holt Reception for General and Division Officers and Distinguished Guests, by Guilford Chapter U. D. C. [ill MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1923 FIRST DAY— Morning Session The Twenty-seventh Annual Convention of the North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confed- eracy was called to order Thursday, October 4th, 1923, in the O. Henry Ball Room, Greensboro, N. C, at 9 :30 o'clock A. M., Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President, presiding. The morning invocation was pronounced by Rev. J. Clyde Turner, and a vocal solo rendered by Mrs. E. C. Caldwell. In the absence of Miss Mary Henderson, Miss Hadley Woodard acted as Recording Secretary. The roll was called and showed 10 State officers and 6 ex-Presidents present; 52 Chapters and 18 Children's Chapters represented. The following Chapters answered: ROLL CALL Albemarle Chapter Albemarle Randolph Chapter Asheboro Asheville Chapter Asheville Fanny Patton Chapter Asheville [13] 14 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention Fort Macon Chapter Beaufort Transylvania Chapter Brevard Charles F. Fisher Chapter Burlington Cary Chapter Cary Leonidas Polk Chapter Chapel Hill Stonewall Jackson Chapter Charlotte Julian S. Carr Chapter Durham Frank M. Parker Chapter Enfield Faison-Hicks Chapter Faison J. E. B. Stuart Chapter Fayetteville Gastonia Chapter Gastonia Thos. Ruffin Chapter Goldsboro Graham Chapter Graham Guilford Chapter Greensboro Geo. B. Singletary Chapter Greenville Halifax Chapter Halifax A. A. Shuf ord Chapter Hickory High Point Chapter High Point Z. B. Vance Chapter Lenoir R. E. Lee Chapter Lexington Roanoke Minute Men Chapter Littleton Robeson County Chapter Lumberton Chalmers-Glenn Chapter Leaksville-Spray Monroe Chapter Monroe Battle of Bentonville Chapter Mooresville Emeline J. Piggott Chapter Morehead City New Bern Chapter New Bern Ransom-Sherrill Chapter Newton Wilkes Valley Guards North Wilkesboro R. H. Ricks Chapter Nashville Winnie Davis Chapter Pittsboro Red Springs Chapter Red Springs Johnston Pettigrew Raleigh Rockingham Chapter Reidsville Bethel Heroes Chapter Rocky Mount Person County Chapter Roxboro Cleveland Guards Chapter Shelby Saunders-Holt Chapter Smithfield Greene County Chapter Snow Hill W. D. Pender Chapter Tarboro Anson County Wadesboro Warren County Chapter Warrenton Pamlico Chapter Washington Junius Daniel Chapter Weldon United Daughters of the Confederacy 15 Cape Fear Chapter Wilmington J. W. Dunham Chapter Wilson J. B. Gordon Chapter Winston-Salem Hertford County Chapter Winton The following Children's Chapters, through their Leaders, responded to the roll call: ROLL CALL OF CHILDREN'S CHAPTERS Robt. E. Lee Asheville Stonewall Jackson Burlington Julia Jackson Charlotte Annie K. Kyle Fayetteville James D. Moore .' Gastonia Jacob A. Long Graham Matt W. Ransom Littleton Annie Johns Leaksville Mary Francis Hancock Morehead City Col. B. Y. Graves Mt. Airy Belle Wilfong Newton Jane Hughes New Bern Manly's Battery Raleigh Augustus Burton Shelby Davis Centennial Statesville Junior Confederacy Wilson At the request of the President, the following were intro- duced to the Convention: Third Vice-President General, Mrs. Massey, of Arkansas ; Commander of Confederate Vet- erans, General Smith, and other honored guests. The Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Goode, read telegrams of greeting and regrets from some of those unable to be pres- ent. The report of Committee on Credentials was read by Mrs. E. E. Michaux. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that this re- port be accepted as a partial report. This motion was car- ried. The First Vice-President, Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, was called to the chair while Mrs. R. P. Holt read the President's re- port. 16 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the North Carolina Division, United Daughters of the Confed- eracy, in Convention Assembled: A year ago, when we met in Wilmington, the home of our beloved Mrs. Parsley, the Mother of our Division, you conferred upon me the highest honor that was yours to give, a sacred trust, which I accepted with gratitude and humility, promising but one thing — that I would give you my best. Today, we gather together to review the work of the year and to plan for still greater things yet to be accomplished. Honors carry with them obligations. Unless we discharge the obligations, the honors become a reproach. Daughters, I have ever had that thought before me and have tried in every way to do what would be best for our Division, even though, in some instances, it was hard. With these thoughts, your President submits to you her part in the work we are doing together, for without you my work would have been worthless. It is to each Daughter who has given of her time and her means that praise is due for the work accomplished this year. In declaring this Convention formally opened, I want every Daugh- ter to feel that this is "her Convention." Please be in your places during all the business sessions, for when you least expect, some vital question may come up for discussion. The program has been changed some from what we usually have, so that we may give the whole of Historical Evening to our beloved President-General and Major Charles M. Stedman, the grand old man of the Con- federacy. The prizes will be awarded right after the report of the office under which the prize is offered. Last November, when, as a private, I attended the General Con- vention, I felt so proud of our Division and the wonderful work done by our President, Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson, I there made myself a promise that I would endeavor to maintain the high standard of my predecessors. You will have to be the judge of how that promise has been kept. Mrs. Wilson, your representative and my friend, showed me every courtesy possible. On Monday evening I was her guest at the President's banquet and I cannot express my appreciation, for that evening has meant so much to me in my work this year. She had the honor of casting 200 votes in the election, which was the greatest number cast. I know that makes you feel thankful that you had registered your Chapter, paid your per capita taxes and sent your credentials in on time. United Daughters of the Confederacy 17 On Historical Evening, you would have felt great pride in your Division, for you won the Raines Banner for the best Historical Report; Youree Prize for the greatest number of World War Rec- ords; Roberts and Arkansas Medals for best papers; Mrs. John C. Brown Peace Prize for best paper on Peace by a pupil in the High School; Alexander Allen Faris Loving Cup for the greatest number of new members between the ages of 18 to 25, Second Hunt Prize for the second greatest number of new members. Our Children of the Confederacy also won honors, for our Director won the Bettie Marriott Whitehead Prize for registering the greatest number of new members and the Julia Jackson Chapter of Charlotte won the Ricks Banner for the best report. We now have registered 9,775 U. D. C. members with their papers all filed with State and General Registrars. I have this year signed 510 Certificates, but, of course, many of these were for old mem- bers. We have 2,978 children registered in our State, and, Daughters, these children will be the ones who will soon be called to fill our places and carry on our work. Are you doing your part to help prepare them for that work? We lead in the C. of C. work, but we still have many chapters that have not organized a C. of C. chapter. Daughters, you do not realize the importance of this, I feel sure. Stop and consider the little you would know about the truths of the days of the Sixties if you had not heard them from the lips of the dear old women and grand old men who lived during those trying days. The children of the next generation will not have that privilege, they will not know of the high ideals and standards, the hardships and sacrifices, unless we teach them, and where else, except in the C. of C. chap- ters, can we reach them. One of our greatest needs is an enlarged membership. Of course, we want those of mature years, but as I joined really before I could lawfully, I realize, that the young women feel that they have little part in the chapters made up of women so much older, and feel embarrassed by their presence. The young women realize that the older women are so much more experienced and, therefore, they either don't join at all, or join and don't attend the meetings. If it is possible, take the advice of our President-General and our for- mer President-General, Miss Poppenheim, and organize a chapter of young women in your town; where that is not possible, then try to interest them in forming a circle in your chapter and work to themselves, meeting with your chapter once or twice a year, but if they do that, be sure that they are always represented on your 18 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention Executive Board and have their share of delegates when they are elected for both State and General Conventions. We need the young people and they will enjoy the work if we can only get them inter- ested. Remember, you and I have pledged to carry on the good name and fame of the Confederacy wherever and whenever the subject is mentioned. We need the aid of all women in our State who are eligible and to this end I ask that we put on a membership drive all over our Division the first week in November. Think what it would mean to double our membership during this next year. We stand right at the top in the General Organization, but with a doubled membership we could go over the top and could do so much more for the different causes. REGISTRATION We have gone almost to the top in registration and I wish every member of our Division could visit the home of our State Registrar and see our steel files and go over the work with her. She has worked by day and by night, and if those few chapters that have not filed the records of their chapters with both the State and General Registrars, will only do so, we will soon have a perfect Division as far as registration is concerned, and I cannot see how we can ever have any more trouble over it. Mrs. Long has brought one of the sections of her file with her and will tell you more about it later. Daughters, she has had all of the records made and filed, of those chapters that are dead, so now I know you will not want to be the one that is keeping our Division from being able to re- port a perfect registration; so when you go home, go right to work and send the three copies of every member's record that has belonged to your chapter since its organization. CONFEDERATE WOMEN AND VETERANS This is to me our most sacred work and our first duty. I do not need to tell you the necessity for your help in this. You all know your duty and responsibility to those old heroes and heroines who are still among us and who need aid and comfort in their sunset days. I know this work will be well done if you will just stop and think. I have been so delighted recently, for I know of one chapter that has taken the list of Veterans in their county and di- vided it among the circles in the chapter and they are caring for and helping these dear old men to pass their last days more pleasantly. Now this has not taken the place of their charges at the Home in Raleigh and they have gone yet further, they have adopted them a Daughter from the members of our family in Fayetteville. United Daughters of the Confederacy 19 The children too are thinking of the old heroes, for I have heard that the Julia Jackson Chapter C. of C, have spent this entire year working for the veterans and suffering humanity, having sent around eight hundred dollars ($800.00). I can never express my appreciation to you for the way you have responded to my appeal to adopt our "Veterans in the Home. All I want to add is — remember them at all times, in season and out of season — they are our special charge. I cannot leave the subject of our Veterans without referring to those who are always on their job. Mr. and Mrs. Wiggs, our own Mrs. H. M. London, and Miss Martha Haywood. To these, we owe a debt of gratitude, for I have this year been permitted to visit the Home fourteen times, at all hours of the day, and once at night, and I have always found things running along smoothly, the men as happy as could be under the circumstances, and when talking to them, have had them to mention each of these friends and say what they mean to the Home and to them. I have not had the pleasure of visiting our dear old ladies as often as I would wish, but when with them in April, I was delighted to find how happy they were, and in most cases, how they appre- ciate the Home and what the Daughters are doing for them. It was right pathetic the way they would follow Mrs. Smith around, calling her "Mother." Don't think you must wait to do something big for these old people, for since they are separated from home and loved ones any little attention means much to them. Just think how long the days must be to those who have to sit and think only of the days that have gone. Go to see them, write them and remember them in many little ways, for the time is short in which we have to serve them. I am so glad our Division has caught a wider vision than some and are willing, not only to think of those who are with us, but of those men and women of the Sixties who in earlier life went to the North and West to make their homes and now in the evening tide of life are all alone and need aid. This year we have given to the Janet Randolph Relief Fund $175.00. If your Chapter did not contribute to that fund this year remember next year to do so, for these old people have a right to look to the Daughters to care for them the few years they have with us. EDUCATION Education is the outstanding point in our star of service. This part of our work represents the future of our organization, as well as the future of the South, in history and civilization, for it is only through our educational foundations that the truth and 20 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention grandeur behind our patriotism can become a part of the nation's history. I know the work for education is the most constructive in any organization We intend to build so that the U. D. C. may live as long as our great country exists. We are a patriotic society. We are a part of America's history, and we must ever be devoted to our record and ready to defend it whenever it is assailed. In no other way can this be done, but by educating the children of Ameri- ca under the guidance of the hands of men and women who are loyal to our Southland. It is conceded that no greater honor can be paid the heroes of the Sixties than to provide education for their children and their children's children, for education is the only foundation that cannot be taken from them. Daughters of North Carolina, that has been our weakest spot, but I am so glad that we are waking up to our duty. Last year, we made a forward step, when we accepted the recommendation of our retiring second Vice-President and voted for every chapter to pay towards education 25c per member. The past year we had seven girls at N. C. C. W., a boy at Trinity, a boy at the University and a girl at Flora MacDonald, besides, those several chapters have reported scholarships. I do trust that many more scholarships may be added during this next year. I have been made so happy by our second Vice-President, who has worked so hard for her department and has been able to make some girls happy this year, whom it would have been impossible for us to have helped but for her untiring labors. We have this year several boys who are being helped by the Gen- eral Organization, but our Chairman of Education will tell you all about our work. I wish each of you would order yourself a copy of the General Minutes and study the report of the educational committee and then you would realize what a wonderful work is being done by our Organization. MEMORIALS I know every Daughter in our Division is happy over the com- pletion of the Stars and Bars Memorial. This work can now be stricken from our calendar. I am proud to tell you that it is all paid for and now stands on the Court House Square in Louisburg to tell the coming generation that our Division appreciates the fact that it was a North Carolinian who designed the First Flag of the Confederacy. I will leave it for the Committee to tell you of the unveiling, costs, etc., but I must thank the Daughters who attended the unveiling and the ladies of Louisburg, who so beautifully ar- United Daughters of the Confederacy 21 ranged for the exercises and served such a splendid dinner to all visitors. In the afternoon, with a party of about twenty daughters from my Chapter and Mr. J. J. Allen, the brother of Orren Randolph Smith, I left Louisburg and went by the grave of Anne Carter Lee. Daugh- ters of North Carolina, that spot is a disgrace to our Division, to our State. The road for over three miles is dreadful and then the last quarter of a mile you have to walk, and when you get to the grave-yard you have to push through weeds and brush to get into the enclosure; then across to one corner, to get to her grave. Twice in the past year it has been my pleasure to go to this sacred spot and place on this forsaken little grave a laurel wreath with our colors and the flag that her father followed. On my first visit, Mr. Holt and I spent much time in pulling up the weeds and trying to get the grave clear so that the flowers carried could be placed thereon. Daughters, this is a question we must not put aside, some- thing must be done. Only two things can be done, either we must get the written promise of those who are near enough, to visit that sacred spot and see that it is attended to, or we must see to it that her ashes are returned to Lexington, where sleep all the rest of her family and where a niche has been left for her in the mau- soleum. I know that when General Lee visited this spot, which was nearly sixty years ago, he said he wanted her to remain in that lovely spot under the pines, but things have changed since then. At that time that was the center of the social life in this State — now it is a wilderness; then the graveyard was kept up, as the places of our dead should be; now that the family have all moved away it is sadly neglected. (Daughters, I hate to say these things, for that family and mine are closely connected and the ones left I know well, but these things are so with all old family graveyards, where the land has passed into other hands). In the last few years the father of General Lee has been moved and placed with the rest of the family, as well as several of the members of the family who were buried at their old home "Ravensworth." Now, Daughters, I want you to think about this and decide what is best to do, for we cannot afford to allow our Division and our State to remain in a position to be severely criticized, which is the position we have been in for many years. We, of this State, were beginning to feel discouraged about getting the Jefferson Davis Highway routed through our State, but I am glad this time that it was darkest just before day, for our Com- mittee has been notified by the Highway Commission the route, and now we must get our markers and mark it before some one else can claim it and give it another name. This route connects 22 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention with the Virginia and South Carolina links of the Jefferson Davis Highway. The Committee will go more into details and tell you what they want us to do. Our next greatest achievement along this line is our contribution to the Jefferson Davis Monument. When in Birmingham, the Divisions were asked to make pledges to help complete this monu- ment to our only President. Your President, Mrs. Wilson, and your incoming President decided that our Division would want to do its very best for this work, which should be completed before our Veterans, who were the ones to start it, should all be gone, or too feeble to attend the unveiling, so she pledged for us $1,000. Some felt that we would never raise that amount, but with a prayer and faith in you I made a promise that if the Division did not raise it I would see that it was paid and our Division not disgraced by an unpaid pledge. You have proven your devotion and loyalty, for today I am so happy to be able to report to you that we have not only paid our pledge, but this year have paid over $1,850 toward this monument, and I cannot thank you enough for your loyalty. Now I will leave it to your Director to tell you more definitely what you, as Chapters, have done, and then I want our Director- General to tell us of the work of the other Divisions and how we compare with them. We pledged $25 to help complete the Cunning- ham Memorial Scholarship and have sent $50. Daughters, I am so glad, for we can never do too much for education, or in memory of Col. Cunningham, who did so much for OUR CAUSE. One of the greatest causes we are asked to work for is our "Lee Memorial Chapel." I am sorry that as a Division we have fallen short in our contributions, but now that we have been able to finish up some of the objects for which we have been working for so long I trust that next year we can do big things for this Memorial. WORLD WAR RECORDS How sad my heart is when I have to tell you that only seventeen chapters have sent me any records of our boys who are lineal de- scendants of Confederate Veterans. North Carolina stands ahead of any State, so far, in filing these records. I beg of each of you to go home and don't leave a single boy who is eligible alone until you have his record. SCRAPBOOK Mrs. Bunn, our Custodian, has been at work and I trust will be here to tell you what she has accomplished. Her desire is to place in one book pictures of every Confederate Monument in our State and I hope, along with them, a short history of the unveiling. United Daughters of the Confederacy 23 PRIZES In the history of our Division, we have this year the greatest list of prizes we have ever had and I trust they have been an inspiration to many of you and that the study of the lives of our own heroes will make us love our cause and our State more. DISTRICT MEETINGS My great desire was to visit every District in our Division this year, but that was not to be, as my health was such that my physi- cians would not allow it. On April 4th I attended the meeting of the 13th District, which was held in Tarboro. It was a day to make one feel proud that she was a member of an organization that remembers its Heroes, although their Cause was not victorious. In the afternoon the monument to that great general, William Dorsey Pender, which had been erected at his grave by the Chapter bearing his name, was unveiled with appropriate exercises. Col. Fred Olds, who is always the friend of the Daughters, was there and brought with him the five flags carried by the Regiments under General Pender. These flags carried by Tarboro girls, led the procession from the Church, where the meeting was held, to the Episcopal Church yard, where sleep so many of our Heroes of the Sixties. It was at this time that as your representative, I placed a laurel wreath upon General Pender's grave in your name. It was my privilege to attend the meeting of the 10th District in Cary. At this meeting the importance of our Division taking over the care of the grounds around the Monument on the battlefield of Bentonville, was brought to our attention by Mrs. Sanders of Smithfield. On my way to Red Springs I had the pleasure of spending the day with our loyal Daughters at Fayetteville and visiting OUR HOME, leaving in the afternoon for the meeting of the 11th District in Red Springs. The principal point stressed was the continuance of the Scholarship at Flora MacDonald College. The same week I attended the meetings of the 14th and 15th Dis- tricts; the 15th in Halifax, where so much history has been writ- ten, and there the Director was wise in giving the Children of the Confederacy a part in the exercises, as did the Director of the 14th District in La Grange on Saturday of the same week. Despite the heavy downpour, the attendance at La Grange was large and it was truly an inspiration to hear the wonderful reports from the Chapters. Mrs. Felix Harvey, the Director, gave us wise counsel, Mrs. Wallace, our Director of C. of C, made a talk on her work 24 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention and Mrs. Bickett made a strong plea for the completion of our Stars and Bars Memorial. On May 8th, I spent the day with the 12th District in Burgaw, and as the Director was detained at home on account of illness, we held an informal meeting, at which time all lines of our work were discussed, and I feel that it was a day well spent, for it has brought forth much good. It was a disappointment that Mrs. Marshall Wil- liams was not with us that day, but through the kindness of friends from Goldsboro I was given the privilege of returning in their car and stopping at the home of Mrs. Williams and having a few minutes in which to ask about her committee and what they were doing. In a few days, my greatest disappointment of the year was to come, for I had everything planned to visit Districts 3, 5, 6 and 8 during the next week, but God ruled otherwise, for on the after- noon of May 12th I was taken suddenly ill and had to forego that pleasure. Again, in July my plans were to be with District 7 and again the hand of God kept me away, for He, at that time, called to Him my Aunt and your Sister Daughter. I want to express to each of you the pleasure it gave me to be with the different Districts and Chapters in their meetings, and in the homes of so many of the Daughters of our Division. I can never express in words my appreciation of the many courtesies shown me, but as I said last fall, I am not a speaker, but in my devotion to our work I hope to prove my appreciation. THE CONFEDERATE VETERAN Daughters, that is our only communication with our General Of- ficers and I do wish I could report that every Chapter in our Di- vision subscribed to it, for the use of its President and Historian. To me, in all of my U. D. C. work, it has been my right hand, for through its pages I keep up with the work of our own organization and all other Confederate organizations — besides from its pages I have collected many historical facts I could never have found else- where. The Veterans all enjoy reading and being read to from its pages and I want to pass on to you what one Chapter did last Christ- mas. They placed a year's subscription to the name of every veteran in their county, twenty-nine in all. Think how many hours these men have been able to pass reading of the days of their young lives. In all this year only 65 subscriptions have passed through my office, I do hope others have subscribed. United Daughters of the Confederacy 25 OUR BOOK Have you honored your Mother and Grandmother by placing copies of OUR BOOK in your homes, where the children of your family can, in the coming years, read from the pens of the "Women of the Sixties" what they did and suffered for our Southland. I am afraid you are far behind this year in this work. Your Director has done her part, but can you say that you have done yours? Your Direc- tor will soon tell you which chapters have responded to her calls. OFFICE WORK In the early part of the year I prepared a calendar, hoping it would be of help to you until your Minutes were received. One of these was mailed to every President, C. of C. Leader, Historian, all members of the Executive Board, Chairmen of Committees. I have sent 39 telegrams, 27 phone calls, written 1,802 letters, 15 cards and mailed out over 1,000 circular letters to the Chapters. Many invitations have come to me as your President and I feel that you should know of them, for they were given me, not per- sonally, but to honor you. In April General A. H. Boyden, Commander of the Second Brigade of North Carolina Division, U. C. V. honored our Division by ex- tending to your President an invitation to be Matron for his Brigade at the Reunion in New Orleans. I cannot tell you the keen dis- appointment it was to me not to be able to accept that invitation, but other engagements had been made that made it impossible. In August, General William A. Smith, Commander in Chief of the N. C. Division, U. C. V., invited me to bring greetings from our Organization to the Veterans at their Reunion in Winston-Salem the first of September. I looked forward to being with them with so much pleasure and had written several that I would meet them there, but again, sickness prevented, and on Saturday before, I wrote General Smith expressing my regrets and sending greetings, then I wired him during the re-union, our Greetings and an invitation to the Veterans to be with us on the day of the unveiling of our Stars and Bars Memorial. From the Woman's Organizations of Charlotte an invitation was extended to me as your President to represent you at a luncheon on September 28th, during the "Made-in-Carolina-Exposition." My first official appearance was as your representative on Armis- tice Day in Nashville, when a tablet was unveiled to the boys of Nash County, who gave their lives for humanity's sake during the World War. 26 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention IN MEMORIAM This year many of our loyal Daughters have been transplanted from our midst and while we will miss them we must ever be ready to carry on their work, as well as our own. To every home and Chapter where sorrow has come, I wish to express my sympathy. I feel, in the passing of Col. Grimes, our Division and OUR CAUSE has lost a friend whom we will always miss. When God called him from us I sent a floral design in your name and again when death entered the home of our Registrar, Mrs. Long, and called her father, who was a loyal veteran and a physician who had ministered to many during his long life of service, it was in your name that a wreath was sent. As soon as I saw the announcement of the death of General Booth, I wired his daughter the sympathy of the North Carolina Division and again, when our Nation lost its Chief Executive, I sent a message of sympathy from our Division to Mrs. Harding. CONCLUSION In the reports of your officers and Chairmen of the Committees, you will learn of the details of our work. To them must all the praise be given. For all that you have done to advance our work this year, your President thanks you. For the many errors and things she has left undone, she asks your generous consideration. With a love for the work that fills my heart, this report is, Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt. (Mrs. R. Philip Holt) President. Mrs. Henry A. London expressed strong appreciation of Mrs. Holt's report and her official services. The Convention rose to give Mrs. Holt a vote of thanks. Reports were heard from the First Vice-President, Mrs. Sprunt, the Second Vice-President, Mrs. Newell, and the Third Vice-President, Mrs. Rodman ; all were accepted. REPORT OF FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT It is a pleasure to report 192 Application Blanks sent by request; 165 letters answered. This shows a marked increase in the owner- ship of our Badges and may we not hope that in 1924 every Daugh- ter of the Confederacy will own and wear her Badge. United Daughters of the Confederacy 27 You will remember that a prize was offered by the Cape Fear Chapter to the Chapter ordering the greatest number of badges during the year and it gives me pleasure to present this prize to the King's Mountain Chapter, they having ordered 17 badges. Total number of badges ordered, 72. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, First Vice-President REPORT OF SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Madam President and Daughters : It gives me pleasure to bring the following report of a strenuous year spent in loving service. These activities began immediately after my election as Chairman of Education, and were greatly fa- cilitated by the clear, concise, systematic records of Mrs. Gorrell. It has been my constant endeavor to follow her splendid example and, in some degree measure up to the high standard set by her. The correspondence connected with the office has been interesting, but very voluminous. A careful canvass of all Chapters has elicited this information, 63 Chapters reporting: $1,140.25 to the State Edu- cational Fund, $135.75 to the General Educational Fund; books valued at $1,210.25 have been presented to schools and libraries, also pictures amounting to $326.10, and prizes amounting to $263; 11 medals costing $98 have been given; flags placed in schools amount- ing to $64.05. Besides this the Chapter at Morehead City has placed a State flag in every school, white and colored, in the county, and the Chapter at Fayetteville has given 15 flags to county schools. A single Chapter (Brevard) gave Confederate books amounting to $447 to the Library of that place. Thirteen Chapter scholarships costing $831.00 were reported by these Chapters and two District scholarships, one valued at $60, the other value not stated. From the 63 Chapter reports submitted I have selected the two which are most comprehensive and which might well serve as models for all ambitious Chapters: Asheville State Education $ 87.25 Chapter has given six scholarships, valued at 550.00 Chapter has given twelve prizes, valued at 30.00 28 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Rocky Mount — Bethel Heroes Educational $ 42.50 General Education Fund 3.00 Prizes, seven, valued at 70.00 Medals, two, valued at 20.00 Books to schools, twelve 16.50 Books to libraries, 169 362.00 Pictures in schools, one 3.00 Did any of you ever try to decide between two or three, or a dozen deserving girls or boys begging for assistance in securing an edu- cation? If you want a man size job, just attempt it. Well, with the able assistance of the other members of the com- mittee the following scholarships have been awarded. Sue Irvin began her education with a U. D. C. Scholarship, was interrupted by manifold duties from which she is now released, and is com- pleting her studies this year by the gift of the William Parsley scholarship. Herman Jones is at the University of Virginia on a general scholarship. He was placed there by your committee this year. W. W. Zachary, Brevard, N. C, and W. C. Beck, High Point, N. C, have received help from the Hero Fund this year. W. H. Beck holds a scholarship at Trinity College valued at $60. Ruth Henley, of Durham, was awarded the Jefferson Davis essay scholarship, her paper being judged the best of the 28 papers sub- mitted. When I took charge of the work there was only one scholarship vacant. Applications came pouring in from all parts of the State. Distressed beyond measure at the urgency of some of these ap- peals I went to Greensboro to discuss the situation with the Acting President. We decided that there was only one way out of the difficulty, and that was to secure more scholarships. I came home and went to work. When the urgency of the case was made known, the following friends came to the rescue: Mr. A. B. Andrews Raleigh Mrs. Ed. Woodard Wilson Mrs. Ed. S. Hughes Texas Mr. J. H. VanNess, Jr Charlotte Mr. J. H. Little Charlotte Mr. J. M. Harry Charlotte Mr. R. E. Simpson Charlotte Judge Heriot Clarkson Charlotte Mr. C. W. Tillett, Jr Charlotte United Daughters of the Confederacy 29 Mrs. LuTelle Williams Winston Manly's Battery C. of C Raleigh Mrs. J. A. Yarbrough Charlotte Mrs. L. B. Newell Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron Hillsboro Mr. Tom West Raleigh Mr. J. R. VanNess Charlotte Mr. Tom Hayes Charlotte Mr. Tom Griffith Charlotte Mr. N. B. Heath Charlotte Belmont, N. C, C. of C Belmont Mrs. S. J. McAden Charlotte Mrs. C. C. Cromwell Cuba and Charlotte Total $390.00 Fifty dollars of this money was secured for me by the courtesy of Clarence Kuester, of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Little, your State Treasurer, has this amount in hand, and three girls, Nannie Earl, of Wilson, Kate Hall, of Asheville, and Elizabeth Whitesides, Rutherfordton, are at the North Carolina College for Women. Ladies, my earnest request is, take up this work and complete the education of these girls, as well as the others we have there, making the total number of girls at N. C. C. W., ten instead of seven. Is not this a goal worth working for? Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. B. Newell, Chairman, Mrs. Ed. Woodard, Mrs. R. P. Holt. REPORT OP THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: My news items to the Veteran for the year have been very limited, as I was requested not to send social news, but only items that would be a help and inspiration to work for the other Chapters. All the State Chapters have been very kind in reporting their en- tertainments, meetings, etc., which I have forwarded to the following papers, The Winston Sentinel, Asheville Citizen, Greensboro Daily News, News and Observer and The Charlotte Observer. The News and Observer has been especially courteous in replying to all com- munications. The other papers have not replied to my communica- 30 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention tions, and as I do not subscribe to these papers do not know if they were published. I regret very much that I have such an uninteresting report. Respectfully, Mrs. Wiley C. Rodman, Third Vice-President. Mrs. Holt proposed a rising vote of thanks for the splendid work done by Second Vice-President, Mrs. Newell. There was no report from the Recording Secretary, this officer being absent. Mrs. J. B. Goode gave report of Corresponding Secretary which was accepted. REPORT OF CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: While holding the office of Corresponding Secretary, I have per- formed all duties as promptly and accurately as possible. On Armistice Day I was a member of the committee welcoming the Confederate Veterans at the unveiling of the Memorial to the boys of Nash county who gave their lives during the World War. I had the pleasure of attending the April meeting of District 13, held in Tarboro. Was present at the unveiling of the Stars and Bars Memorial in Louisburg, N. C, after which I made a pilgrimage to the grave of Anne Carter Lee, in Warren county. I have written two hundred and sixty letters, sent two telegrams and made three long distance calls. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. J. B.) Elaine Goode, Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Bland, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, stated that as the books were not in possession of the Committee, previous to the Convention on account of illness of the Treas- urer, she had no report. The books, however, will be audited as soon as possible. The Historian, Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, read her report, which was accepted. United Daughters of the Confederacy 31 REPORT OP HISTORIAN Dear Madam President and Daughters : A year ago when you, much to my surprise, made me your State Historian, I felt that I knew very little about the duties of this office, but I went to work, and at my solicitation most of the Historical prizes which were offered last year were continued for this, and, in addition, I received fifteen new prizes for the His- torical work this year. Early in January I mailed out to every chapter in the State our U. D. C. Calendar containing the prize list. I did not have the names of the new officers, so I sent them to the President, Historian, or anyone I knew in the chapter. I hope they were all received. We have had twelve contests for the Historical prizes and I have received a large collection of fine essays, historical papers, and clip- pings, which will be a valuable addition to the Historical collection of our Division. I have forwarded to our General Historian nine essays, competing for general prizes, two others received but not eligible. Chief Justice Walter Clark sent me three of his attrac- tive little books "North Carolina at Gettysburg." I also received a copy of Miss Mildred Rutherford's last book "The South Must Have Her Rightful Place in History." Early in January a request came to me from a member of the General Joseph Wheeler Chapter of Wagoner, Oklahoma, to send her an unusual and interesting program on North Carolina, for her February meeting. She requested State flags, songs, toasts and information about the Mecklenburg Treaty. I sent her all the ma- terial I could gather, and later she wrote me that she had a fine North Carolina meeting, and sent me a beautiful program with the Confederate and North Carolina flags in colors on the back. In March Mrs. Fannie Ransom Williams sent twenty essays on General Robert E. Lee, written by the High School pupils of New- ton, and asked me to judge them, this I did with the help of two members of our Chapter. The Historical report blanks were sent out from the President's office the last of August but have not all been returned, therefore, I can not give a full report of the work from all the chapters, but I wish to mention some which have made fine progress: Cape Fear, Wilmington; Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount; Winnie Davis, Pittsboro; J. E. B. Stuart, Fayetteville ; Haywood Chapter, Waynesville, and the Tarboro Chapter erected a monument to William Dorsey Pender. Mrs. Eloise Burkheimer, of Wilmington, reports that she has completed her pageant titled "The Rise and Fall of the Confed- 32 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention Location Chapter c 0) p. B -e .5 " c Is c o b J si -o V g £h5 T3 V CD E.2 3 t £.5 Asheville Asheville 120 10 4 20 1 7 Asheville Fannie Patton 10 Burlington Chas. F. Fisher Clinton Charlotte Durham Stonewall Jackson Julian S. Carr 20 36 10 i 6 Enfield Frank M. Parker. l Fayetteville J. E. B. Stuart 254 700 95 40 51 2 Fairmount G us Floyd. _ Greenville Gen. B. Singletary Thomas Ruffin 3 4 50 Goldsboro Gastonia Gastonia 5 30 8 7 Graham Graham 6 Greensboro Guilford 1 Hickory „ Abel E. Shueford 1 Kinston A. M. Waddell 10 2 Lexington. Robt. E. Lee Louisburg J. J. Davis 3». 65 4 50 Mount Airy Mount Airy 25 1 1 Mooresville Battle of Bentonville Nashville Robt. Ricks 9 Newton Ransom-Sherrill 4 New Bern New Bern 30 7 40 40 40 25 Oriental Neuse. Pollocks ville Col. John W. Whitford. Winnie Davis 50 1 m Pittsboro Raleigh Johnston Pettigrew Rockingham 20 f? Reidsville 2 Rocky Mount.. Spring Hope Bethel Heroes .. John W. Bryant Scotland Neck 85 20 1,000 7 200 7 3 Scotland Neck. 2 Shelby .... Cleveland Guards Greene County 10 10 50 20 4 75 8 Snow Hill Tarboro Wm. Dorsey Pender John W. Dunham Warren County 10 27 6 43 10 Wilson.... 37 n Warrenton Wilmington 100 12 43 5 25 508 600 40 103 2 1 9 Wadesboro 8 279 i Waynes ville.. . . A Con- federate picture in every school in county Totals 947 2,473 1,156 577 72 19 57 , United Daughters of the Confederacy 33 8- Pi e «s o .S8 S3 aw s a •i c 1 o K c ■6. Oo ■31 S2 S ■°a Pi « c a _gj3 s in .2 M MS a W ° U O £5 en Si 0 o pq a <9 CO -e oj S o Oh o |l E.2 tn a 03 a. 5b oJ Prizes Offered Through General Organization 2 2 6 1 75 127 48 18 2 4 2 10 1 2 2 6 1 3 1 15 5 2 7 2 1 15 2 1 2 12 12 1 4 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 8 3 1 2 12 10 1 1 4 1 1 2 12 75 10 3 12 9 8 10 6 12 12 2 12 12 1 7 1 -- 600 1 numb'r 6 2 2 5 2 9 10 181 6 2 3 7 12 75 1 1 12 10 10 2 3 12 2 12 195 1 Mon- ument 6 7 $41.00 Worth 245 49 5 1 1 1 29 2 6 1 1 10 1 1 2 1 1 6 Flag in every school in county 84 947 444 32 4 1 216 2 4 27 1 2 34 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention eracy" in two books covering fifteen years of historical life in the South. Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Fayetteville, has sent in more essays writ- ten by herself, competing for the different prizes of the State and general organization than any other woman in the State. Mrs. J. W. Ferguson, Historian for Haywood Chapter, sent in a large scrap book filled with reminiscences, historical data, clippings and illustrations. She also sent a large box 22 inches square and four inches deep, filled with historical clippings and illustrations and enough to make several scrap-books. In addition to this she sent other valuable papers and information. Mrs. A. J. Ellis, of Raleigh, sent me a very interesting little book, "The Last Flag of Truce," written by Dallas T. Ward, of Franklinton, North Carolina, also some reminiscences and other historical papers. Mrs. L. E. Fisher, President Asheville Chapter, sent twenty-five essays on Confederate subjects written by the high school pupils of her county. I have had splendid cooperation and response, from some, if not all, of the chapters throughout the State, and our historical prospect for the coming year is fine. I have been notified that several of the prizes will be continued and some new ones added. Since the Wilmington Convention, I have written over six hundred letters and answered all communications and requests. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, State Historian. Mrs. Keid, of Lenoir, moved that the essay written by Mrs. Anderson on the "North Carolina Women of the Ws" be published in the daily papers. This motion was carried. Mrs. Marshall Williams requested that essay written by Mrs. Burkheimer on North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg also be published. The Historian stated that historical re- ports were not received from all Chapters. Neither were essays written competing for all prizes. The President, Mrs. Holt, suggested that letters be writ- ten to Honorary Presidents and the Honorary Historian. Mrs. Faison made this as a motion which was passed. United Daughters of the Confederacy 35 Mrs. Cabell Smith, ex-president of the Virginia Division and her mother, Mrs. O. C. Smith, Hon. President, of Vir- ginia, were extended the courtesies of the floor. Mrs. Henry A. London moved that a night letter be sent to General Carr, expressing the thanks of the Division for his splendid service rendered the Soldiers' Home and urging that he not resign his office. This motion was carried. Mrs. Lowe, of Lexington, moved that message of love be sent to Veteran Frank C. Robbins, of Lexington. This mo- tion was also carried. Mrs. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters, made her report, which was accepted with a rising vote of thanks. REPORT OP THE WORK OF CHILDREN'S CHAPTER Madam President and Daughters: 'Tis hard to realize that another year has passed away, and we are again assembled in annual convention. It gives me much pleasure to greet you in behalf of nearly three thousand children of the Confederacy of North Carolina, and to bring to you their love and good wishes. We come now to review the work that has been done during the year, to make plans for the future and to rejuvenate our spirits through social intercourse one with another. I am happy for this another opportunity to look into the faces of my friends, and to tell them that the year has been a very pleasant one to me; the work has been rather exacting at times and has required a large portion of my time, but with it all, I am fully repaid for every effort made. Life is so intense these latter days, one barely has time to do well all that has to be done, therefore, in scrutinizing the years work, I find some things that are rather disappointing; many things however, are encouraging, and with it all I am glad to say the work is in fine condition. The office of State Director for the past two years has given me opportunity to know many of the leaders, and their acquaintance and fellowship has been exceedingly pleasant. Many of them have been very responsive, and their cooperation has added greatly to whatever success that has been attained. 36 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention We set two years ago, for our GOAL in membership at this time 3,000, but we are very sorry to report we have not quite reached the mark. When I was inducted into the office of State Director of the Children's Work, the number on the roll at that time was 1,662. We have had an increase this year of 620 members, which with the increase reported last year, makes the total enrollment to date 2,994. The work of the Division during the two years of my administra- tion, has gone forward, as naturally it should along with all the other developments of our great State. We have had an increase in membership of 1,332; an increase of contributions in actual cash as well as benevolences, and I believe an increase desire in the heart of the workers, to see the cause go forward generally. I want however, to express personally, my sincere regret, that much more was not accomplished and my earnest hope for greater develop- ments and accomplishments during the years which are immedi- ately ahead of us. Special credit for new members this year is due the Belle Wilfong Chapter, Newton, Mrs. Glenn Long, leader; the Annie K. Kyle Chapter, Fayetteville, Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, leader; the Robert E. Lee Chapter, Asheville, Miss Thelma Smathers, leader. Quite a number of the other chapters have had some increase, but more than 50 per cent of the chapters of the Division, have not reported a single new member this year; this is perhaps, the most discour- aging part of the work; lack of effort at this point accounts for our membership being so small. I firmly believe if all the leaders would make the proper effort, and could have the cooperation of the mothers of the children eligible for membership, the roll of the Division would double the present number in a very short time. There were seven subjects presented to the various chapters this year, upon which essays were requested to be written; thirty-seven papers have been submitted on these subjects, which to me, indi- cates a marked interest in the historical work, and I think should be encouraged by continuing the prizes each year. I hope this will be done. Three new chapters have been organized this year: Isabel Morrison Hill Belmont, N. C. Matt W. Ransom Littleton, N. C. Transylvania Volunteers Brevard, N. C. Many of the older chapters have not reported, notwithstanding my urgent and repeated requests to do so. There has been issued three duplicate certificates. United Daughters of the Confederacy 37 In my report last year, I mentioned a number of chapters that had been organized, but not registered; on account of not being able to secure leaders, these same chapters have not yet been registered. Tis a lamentable fact, that there is plenty of material all around us, but it seems almost impossible to secure leaders who are in- terested sufficiently in the cause to carry on the work. The Children of the Confederacy have raised during the year in cash $2,601.38. The various chapters have contributed liberally to Monument Funds, Historical Work and to Schools, with books, pictures and flags. They have provided badges for the Veterans attending both the State and General Reunions, and have contributed clothing, confectioneries, fruits, etc., to the Veterans, their wives and widows, also to the Confederate Soldiers' Home at Raleigh, and the Confederate Womans' Home at Fayetteville and have ministered to the sick in a large way, by taking them trays of appetizing food, flowers and magazines. Two hundred pairs of socks and several boxes of clothing were sent to the New Bern Fire-Sufferers last win- ter. I wish to avail myself of this opportunity to express to all my associates and co-workers, my sincere and abiding appreciations for their uniform kindness and courtesy to me personally and as State Director, during the two years of my office; this has helped to make the work very pleasant. It has been a work of love and pleasure all the way, and I shall look back upon these two years closing with this convention, as one of the brightest spots in my life's work. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, State Director. Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar, made her report which was accepted by a rising vote of thanks. REGISTRAR'S REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: The Wilmington Convention authorized the Division to purchase steel filing cases for the permanent care of Registered Membership Applications. This was done as soon as possible, and in order to appreciate the magnitude of your Registrar's work for the past year you must have a mental picture of four sections of steel filing cases; every registered Chapter alphabetically arranged in binders, with members filed numerically. It has been my task to file in this 38 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention modern system, 111 Chapters, with a total membership of 9,775. My ambition has been to complete this old registration, and I regret exceedingly to report that we are still a little way from the goal. Substantial progress, however, has been made and I have to report the complete registration this year of the following Chap- ters: Burgaw Smithfield Chapel Hill Warrenton Charlotte Warsaw Dunn Waynesville Elizabeth City Winston-Salem Gatesville Pittsboro Laurinburg Mt. Airy Leaksville-Spray Mt. Olive Lillington Reidsville Scotland Neck Newton Total 20 By authority vested in me at the 1922 Convention, I have had typed and have registered the following dead Chapters: Clayton Murfreesboro Ellerbe Middleton Wm. A. Closs, Henderson Merry Hill Holly Springs Norwood Jackson Raleigh — D. H. Hill Kenansville Red Springs — Flora MacDonald Kittrell Rose Hill Linden Williamston Total 16 Making a total of 2,327 registrations of old members this year. Total active and dead Chapters, registered and filed, being 111 Chapters with the following 13 still incomplete: Dillsboro Marion Edenton Oxford Enfield Salisbury Paison Wadesboro Henderson Windsor Hendersonville Winton Hertford The completion of the registration of Chapters is, of all our undertakings, nearest to my heart, and I earnestly appeal to United Daughters of the Confederacy 39 the officers of the Thirteen who have yet to complete this task, to do it at once that all records may be preserved for future genera- tions. Now as to the activities of the Chapter for the past year, along new registration lines, I have to make the following report based on meagre and for the most part incomplete reports from the Chapters. No. Chap- ters in Chap. No. State 3 — Cape Fear, Wilmington 1 43 — Pamlico, Washington 2 78— Robert F. Hoke, Salisbury 3 95 — Johnston Pettigrew, Raleigh 4 104 — Asheville, Asheville 5 142 — Vance County, Henderson 6 204 — New Bern, New Bern 7 211 — Jas. B. Gordon, Winston-Salem 8 214 — Dodson Ramseur, Concord 9 220— Stonewall Jackson, Charlotte 10 259 — Winnie Davis, Pittsboro 11 276— Statesville, Statesville 12 301 — Guilford County, Greensboro 13 301— Sam'l McD. Tate, Morganton 14 312— Geo. B. Singletary, Greenville 15 324— Robt. E. Lee, Lexington 16 335— Geo. P. Anderson, Hillsboro 17 334— Z. B. Vance, Lenoir 18 348— C. C. Blacknall, Kittrell 19 349— Thos. Ruffin, Goldsboro 20 355 — Julian S. Carr, Durham 21 357 — Anson Co., Wadesboro 22 374— John W. Dunham, Wilson 23 382— Alfred Moore Waddell, Kinston 24 409— Granville Gray, Oxford 25 443— Cleveland Guards, Shelby 26 477 — Southern Stars, Lincolnton 27 483— J. E. B. Stuart, Fayetteville 28 489— Bell Battery, Edenton 29 517 — Jos. J. Davis, Louisburg 30 536— Red Springs, Red Springs 31 538 — James Kenan, Warsaw 32 539 — Faison-Hicks, Faison 33 New Mem- bers 16 Total Mem- bers 244 8 78 85 5 107 66 352 7 38 10 146 1 170 2 71 23 277 7 98 6 97 23 171 44 4 53 46 20 6 74 20 1 84 5 65 32 10 189 10 145 20 5 107 3 41 81 182 28 2 50 40 8 37 22 40 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention No. Chap- New Total tees in Mkm- Mem- Chap. No. State bebs bebs 540— Leonidas Polk, Chapel Hill 34 2 34 586— Rockingham, Reidsville 35 10 60 600 — Junius Daniel, Weldon 36 1 56 581— Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy 37 2 57 633— Wm. Dorsey Pender, Tarboro 38 6 116 635— Frank M. Byrd, Windsor 39 1 42 636— Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount 40 10 176 646 — Davis-Dickerson-Mills, Rutherfordton . . 41 1 35 653 — Ransom-Sherrill, Newton 42 3 57 657— Jefferson Davis, Whiteville 43 2 59 761— Pender County, Burgaw 44 2 48 766 — Monroe, Monroe 45 . . 59 787— Perquimans, Hertford 46 . . 24 801— Chicora, Dunn 47 . . 49 818— Battle of Bentonville-Mooresville 48 2 84 821 — Margaret Davis Hayes, Hendersonville .49 1 48 834— Confederate Greys, Mt. Olive 50 . . 32 860— Scotland Neck, Scotland Neck 51 5 51 882— Henry L. Wyatt, Selma 52 . . 35 905 — Scotland Chapter, Laurinburg 53 2 34 928— Roanoke Minute Men, Littleton 54 3 52 936— Wm. A. Allen, Kenansville 55 . . 24 938 — Warren County, Warrenton 56 . . 52 940 — Haywood County, Waynesville 57 3 48 942— Robinson, Lumberton 58 7 80 943— Person County, Roxboro 59 . . 38 944— Graham, Graham 60 5 48 955--Gastonia, Gastonia 61 . . 225 1023— Albemarle, Albemarle 62 1 72 1031— Randolph, Asheboro 63 4 55 1036— High Point, High Point 64 5 79 1047— Emmeline Pigott, Morehead City 65 5 127 1015— Sanders-Holt, Smithfield 66 2 38 1096— Frank N. Parker, Enfield 67 . . 57 1129— Chalmers-Glenn, Leaksville-Spray 68 3 51 1133— Ashford-Sillers, Clinton 69 1 40 1151— Briarfield, Thomasville 70 . . 54 1152— Caswell County, Yanceyville 71 . . 21 1207— D. H. Hill, Elizabeth City 72 4 74 1221— Abel A. Shuford, Hickory 73 . . 102 1213— Hertford County, Winton 74 . . 22 United Daughters of the Confederacy 41 No. Chap- TEES IN Chap. No. State 1232— Halifax, Halifax 75 1234 — Norfleet Harrell, Murfreesboro 76 1277 — Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain 77 1279— Raeford, Raeford 78 1314— Harnett, Lillington 79 1353 — Transylvania, Brevard 80 1364— McDonnell, Marion 81 1376— Wilkes Valley Guards, Wilkesboro 82 1472— Trenton, Trenton 83 1477 — Onslow Guards, Jacksonville 84 1481— Ashley Home, Clayton 83 1494— China Grove, China Grove 86 1565— Jos. B. Cherry, Merry Hill 87 1552— Highland Boys, St. Paul 88 1578— W. A. Enlow, Dillsboro 89 1592— John N. Whitford, Pollocksville 90 1618— Stanly Patriots, Norwood 91 1635— Duplin Rifles, Rose Hill 92 1640 — Chas. P. Fisher, Burlington 93 1651— B. B. Cathey, Silva 94 1597 — Wm. P. Roberts, Catesville 95 1692— John W. Bryant, Spring Hope 96 1698— Nash, Middlesex 97 1699 — Fanny Patton, Asheville 98 1704— Robert H. Ricks, Nashville 99 1709— Green County, Snow Hill 100 1713— Neuse, Oriental 101 1714— Ft. Macon, Beaufort 102 1718— Capt. Jas. W. Cooper, Murphy 103 1721 — Aulander, Aulander 104 1722— Cary, Cary 105 1730— Ahoskie, Ahoskie 106 1733— Col. C. F. Whitfield, LaGrange 107 1752 — Rebecca Winborne, Farmville 108 1755 — Lee County, Sanford 109 1767 — Gus Floyd, Fairmont 110 1722 — Pee Dee Guards, Rockingham Ill 1776— Albritton-Sugg, Hookerton 112 1698— Finch-Bissette, Middlesex 113 New Mem- bers 4 TOTAL Mem- bers 38 Dead 5 69 7 58 21 2 79 52 1 50 20 1 18 Dead 1 30 37 4 29 21 7 36 Dead Dead 11 72 39 4 26 43 Dead 9 77 3 51 4 41 3 23 7 56 9 1 25 1 12 18 45 32 26 3 32 1 30 13 21 24 24 518 7008 42 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention There are a total of 51 Demits, 46 being transfers from one Chap- ter to another, and 5 from other states. One new Chapter, Fincn- Bissette, of Middlesex, has been organized. A very pleasant part of your Registrar's work is the presentation of prizes to those who have by earnest effort deserved them. The J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, of Fayetteville, wins the prize for the greatest number of new members registered, having gained 81. Al- britton-Sugg Chapter, of Hookerton, wins the prize for the greatest percentage of increase in membership, showing an increase of 161.7 per cent. The prize offered to the District showing the greatest percentage of increase in membership during the year has been won by District No. 11, comprising the following Chapters: Fayette- ville, Red Springs, Lumberton, Raeford, Lillington, Dunn, St. Pauls, Whiteville and Fairmont, Mrs. Nat Townsend, leader, showing an increase of 23.7 per cent. To Asheville Chapter, Asheville, goes the prize for registering the most members between the ages of 18 and 25, having eleven, total number registered in the State of that age being 84. In concluding my report I wish to thank the registrars for their co-operation and to urge upon you all to study this work earnestly, endeavoring to do it accurately, bearing in mind, "anything worth doing at all is worth doing well." Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar. Report from Committee on Gettysburg Monument was read by Chairman, Mrs. Marshall Williams: REPORT GETTYSBURG MONUMENT COMMITTEE As authorized by the Wilmington Convention, your chairman se- lected designs for the Gettysburg markers. Both Charlotte and Wilmington submitted attractive designs price ranging around $3,000. Your chairman presented these to the Greensboro convention. The convention decided so insignificant amount of money for so great heroism on the part of North Carolina soldiers, must be supplemented and the convention unanimously voted $2,500 or more to be raised this year and for appeals to be made over the State to increase the amount until a worthy monument could be erected. Your chairman felt greatly cheered over the enthusiasm mani- fested. Respectfully, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman United Daughters of the Confederacy 43 Mrs. Williams put the question as to whether we should erect a $3,000 monument or raise funds for a more imposing monument. Mrs. Henry A. London and Mrs. Faison spoke heartily in favor of the latter and the motion was made and carried. Mrs. Fisher, of Asheville, proposed that the matter of the Gettysburg monument be made a special order of busi- ness at 11 o'clock on Friday morning when pledges should be taken from the floor. The report of the Recorder of Crosses, also report of Pur- chasing Committee for Soldiers Home, were read by Mrs. H. M. London. Both reports were accepted. RECORDER OF CROSSES REPORT Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: As your Recorder of Crosses I beg to give the following report: Asheville Chapter, Asheville 25 Fannie Patton, Asheville 7 Battle of Bentonville, Mooresville 7 Roanoke Minute Men, Littleton 1 A. M. Waddell, Kinston 1 William Dorsey Pender, Tarboro 1 High Point, High Point 1 John W. Dunham, Wilson 2 Johnston Pettigrew, Raleigh 1 Cape Fear, Wilmington 4 New Bern, New Bern 1 Stonewall Jackson, Charlotte 4 Neuse, Oriental 3 Pamlico, Washington 3 Junius Daniel, Weldon 1 Albritton-Sugg, Hookerton 2 Graham, Graham 4 68 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses. 44 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention REPORT OF THE PURCHASING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE SOLDIERS HOME Receipts Balance on hand $223.59 Durham, Julian S. Carr 5.00 Rutherfordton, Davis-Dickerson-Mills 5.00 Tarboro, William Dorsey Pender 5.00 Warrenton, Warren County 20.00 Wilmington, Cape Fear 10.00 Wilson, John W. Dunham 15.00 $283.59 Disbursements Hallowe'en, cigars $ 6.50 Thanksgiving, candies 5.50 Hospital Christmas tree 10.00 Cigars 7-50 Seven pairs slippers 8.00 Flowers for funeral 1.50 Sweater for Mr. Beavers 7.50 Easter eggs and candies 6.25 Washington's Birthday, ice cream 6.50 Valentine's Day, candy and favors 8.80 Easter candies 9.00 Cigars 7.50 Records for hospital 4.50 Jefferson Davis' birthday, ice cream and cake .... 16.00 Chair for veteran 6.00 Fruit 8.95 $120.00 Total receipts $283.59 « Total expended 120.00 Balance on hand $163.59 Chapters are requested to send all gifts in cash to the State Treas- urer and all boxes to the Soldiers Home. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. H. M. London, Chairman. Adjournment for delightful luncheon at N. C. College for Women. United Daughters of the Confederacy 45 FIKST DAY — Afternoon Session The Afternoon Session was called to order by the Presi- dent. The report of Committee on Rules of Order was read by Mrs. Marshall Williams. This report was adopted. The report of the Executive Board was read by Mrs. Goode and approved. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board of the North Carolina Division United Daughters of the Confederacy met in the Assembly room of the 0. Henry Hotel Wednesday morning, October 3. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. Holt. The resignation of the Recording Secretary, Miss Mary Hender- son, was read and accepted and Miss Hadley Woodard appointed to fill the vacancy. The bill for the minutes for 1922 was submitted and ordered paid. Mrs. Wallace moved that a telegram be sent Mrs. F. E. Ross, Riverside, Cal., asking her which Chapter in North Carolina had ordered the greatest number of badges, motion carried. Communications were read from one Chapter, which was competing for a prize but had failed to comply with rules, asking that this matter be brought before the Executive Board. The Board de- cided to adhere strictly to conditions which governed the awarding of this prize. A suggestion came from the Credentials Committee to allow the Auditor to have the Chapter reports to take home and check books by same. Mrs. Long, of Graham, moved to allow the Chairman of Auditing Committee this privilege. The following recommendation was presented: The Exectuive Board of the North Carolina Division United number of scholarships at the N. C. C. W. from six to nine." Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary. 46 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention The recommendation that the scholarships at N. C. C. W. be increased from 6 to 9 was carried. In the absence of Mrs. Frank Wilson the report of Com- mittee on Textbooks was given by Mrs. Goode and accepted. REPORT OF TEXT BOOK COMMITTEE My Dear Madam President and Daughters : For the past year I have done no real work as Chairman of your Text-book Committee other than try to keep my eyes open to any criticisms in regard to text-books used in our schools, where fairness and justice are concerned. Am happy to say I have heard no word of disparagement on any of the books. I have used Hill's North Carolina History, and Thompson's United States Histories in the class room and find only true-hearted, whole-souled sympathy for our men who wore the grey. The pupils in our public schools love and honor all our Southern heroes, especially those of the sixties, and much of this is due to the just manner in which our authors are treating the subjects. Again let me entreat you, Daughters, keep your eyes upon the books used in your classrooms and the manner in which they are presented to pupils. Yours most cordially, Mrs. Frank L. Wilson, Chairman. Mrs. Hunter Smith read the report from the Confederate Woman's Home. This report was accepted, and Mrs. Mar- shall Williams moved that a Committee be appointed to go before the next Legislature to ask for an appropriation for an annex to this Home. This motion was carried. REPORT OF THE CONFEDERATE WOMAN'S HOME Madam President and Daughters: I bring you greetings from the ladies of the Home, and they wish me to say that it is impossible for a home of old ladies to be hap- pier, and receive better attention than they do, for they have a United Daughters of the Confederacy 47 joy in their Superintendent, Mrs. Bailey Beaman, a woman of culture and refinement, and I feel a God-given gift to the Home. The ladies of the Home and the management are very grateful to the Chapters of the State for their thoughtfulness and con- sideration at all times. They are especially grateful to the Children's Chapter, of Fay- etteville, for the great interest and sunshine that they have brought into their lives this year. They have furnished a large cooler and kept it supplied with ice water during the summer, and have given them a number of treats and entertainments. The Home is filled and we haven't a vacant room. The house- hold consists of thirty-five, with nineteen applications on the wait- ing list. We are greatly in need of more rooms to supply the re- quests for admission, some of them being most pathetic. We had a well filled pantry in the fall, to the credit of the Chap- ters of the State, and we do hope they will be as generous to us in the coming months, for our pantry is depleted at this time. Our family is much happier when occupied, so let me ask you to send scraps of silk, wool, crochet-cotton, etc., that you may have, which could be used in fancy work which many of them de- light in. Religious services are held at the Home every Sunday afternoon by leaders from the respective churches of the City, with sweet music which they enjoy very much. After supper they all assemble in the living-room for evening prayer. The visits of the Chapters from the nearby towns have been much appreciated, and the fruits, etc., they bring is much enjoyed. A very pleasant surprise was given your Chairman and Mr. George Rose, Chairman of the Board of Directors, last Christmas when we were presented with beautiful knit slumber robes, by the ladies of the Home, as they expressed it "stitches of love in ap- preciation of service." I would ask that the Chapters and individuals who furnished rooms in the Home replenish them with scrim curtains, two yards long finished, one pair of curtains to the room, with the exception of corner rooms which have two windows. I wish to thank my two Assistant Chairmen, Mrs. Battle and Mrs. Fisher, for their faithful work in their respective districts. 48 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention The ladies of the Home felt much honored in having our State President visit them in the Spring. She has always been a most loyal supporter of the Home. There have been during the year three deaths and six admissions. With unbounding gratitude to the ever faithful Chapters of the State for their generosity, Respectfully submitted, Mbs. Hunteb G. Smith, Chairman. REPORT OF PURCHASING COMMITTEE OF THE CONFEDER- ATE WOMAN'S HOME Receipts Balance on hand October, 1922 $360.94 Received from State Treasurer Dec. 20, 1922 to September, 1923: Warren County, Warrenton $20.00 Julian S. Carr Chapter, Durham 15.00 Cleveland Guard Chapter, Shelby 10.00 $ 45.00 $ 45.00 Total Receipts $405.94 Disbursements Stenographic work $ 1.60 Sheetz Furniture Company 9.35 Long distance calls 1.90 Postage, etc 8.00 Holmes Electric Company 10.00 Cash, Mrs. Bostic 5.00 Jackson Company (Mdse) 3.00 Rawson & Evans Company 4.75 D. T. Perry (dishes) 17.40 Fayetteville Furniture Co (mattresses) 32.00 Superintendent of Home 50.00 Total Disbursements $143.00 $143.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 49 Balance on hand September 15, 1922 $360.94 State Treasurer December, 1922 to September, 1923 45.00 Total Receipts $405.94 Total Disbursements 143.00 Balance on Hand, October 1, 1923 $262.94 Mrs. Hunter Smith, Chairman. Stationery Committee Eeport was read and accepted. REPORT OF THE STATIONERY COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters in Convention Assembled: I bring you greetings from the Stationery Committee and beg to submit the following report: Officers and Chairmen were furnished stationery needed for their work, all orders being given prompt attention. The Committee after getting prices from a number of firms found the Ideal Print Shop, Rocky Mount, the most reasonable in charges. In some instances there has been a delay but I hope such will not happen again. Wishing you every success during this week and regretting my inability to attend. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. T. A.) Belle Davis Cooper, Chairman. Mrs. Mendenhall, of High Point, read report of Commit- tee on Jefferson Davis Highway. REPORT JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters: After many letters, telegrams and personal interviews, it gives me much pleasure to announce that the State Highway Commission have designated the Jefferson Davis Highway through North Car- olina, and have given their permission for us to place markers along this highway. The highway designated comes into North Caro- lina from Virginia near Oxford and passes through Oxford, Dur- ham, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Sanford, Southern Pines, Rockingham, and into South Carolina near Cheraw. 4 50 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention I wrote to the chapters in the towns through which the highway passes asking if it would be possible for them to put up markers before Convention, but have only heard from Pittsboro and Rock- ingham. In Birmingham our Mrs. Wilson pledged the small amount of fifty dollars for North Carolina to the general fund. I have written to every chapter in the State asking for a small donation. I do not know whether this amount has been raised or not, but if it has not I am sure that it can be easily raised on the Convention floor. We surely will not let North Carolina fall down on so small an amount. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. 0. E.) Ligette Brown Mendenhall. Chairman. Mrs. Edgar Morrison, of Tarboro, spoke in behalf of this Highway, stating that the Highway must be marked now if the Daughters of the Confederacy would have the honor of marking it. Mrs. Henry A. London moved that we accept re- port of Committee and mark the Highway immediately. It was moved and seconded that the temporary markers bear the name of Jefferson Davis instead of the initials "J. D." This was carried. Mrs. T. J. Gold read report from Committee on Stars and Bars Memorial. This report was accepted. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF STARS AND BARS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Madam President and Daughters of the N. C. Division of the U. D. C: I bring my report today with great pride and a deep sense of gratitude to all of you who helped in the wonderful work of erect- ing and unveiling our memorial to Orren Randolph Smith. Since having been appointed chairman of the Stars and Bars Memorial Committee, I have endeavored to place before every chapter in the State the importance of the work. Letters have been sent by me to all chapters asking for donations and most of you responded liberally. On the 19th of September Louisburg had a great celebration at which time our Memorial was unveiled with appropriate exer- cises and now stands on the court house square, a drinking foun- tain of granite with the Stars and Bars in bas-relief in appreciation United Daughters of the Confederacy 51 of the fact that the designer of the first Confederate Flag was a North Carolinian, Major Orren Randolph Smith. Program of the unveiling of the Stars and Bars Memorial, Louis- burg, N. C, September 19, 1923: Music — Prayer Rev. C. D. Malone Address of Welcome W. H. Ruffin Welcome from the Joseph J. Davis Chapter, U. D. C Mrs. J. E. Malone Response Miss Hadley Woodard Music — Introduction of Brother and Daughter of the Designer Col. Fred A. Olds Address Hon. A. W. McLean Unveiling — Memorial presented to Division by Committee . . . .Mrs. W. E. White Accepted by Division and Presented to the State . . . .Mrs. R. P. Holt Accepted by State and placed in care of Franklin County, Louisburg and Joseph J. Davis Chapter U. D. C. Accepted for County, City and Chapter Mayor L. L. Joyner Music — ■ Thanks to your generosity and cooperation our Memorial is fully paid for and the work begun many years ago is finished at approxi- mately a cost of $1,550. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Thomas J. Gold, Chairman. Mrs. Lowe moved that we investigate and ascertain if One Hundred Dollars could be secured from the Historical Commission for improving the grounds around Anne Carter Lee's grave. Mrs. Holt stated that she would look into the matter. In the absence of Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Mrs. Edgar Mor- rison read the report from the Free Bed Fund Committee. This report was accepted. 52 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention REPORT OF FREE BED AT SANATORIUM Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: The door of opportunity for service has been opened to us through our Free Bed for Tubercular Patients at Sanatorium, and we have this year benefited the following ones: Little Pauline McCullum, Kannapolis. Mrs. W. H. Dodd, Proctorville. Mr. W. 0. Hart, Southport. Miss Victoria Coley, Morven (discharged as not tuberculous). Miss Carrie Morris, Clarks. Dr. L. B. McBrayer writes: "This bed has been of inestimable value to people who would otherwise have had to leave, so far as we were able to see." Cost of bed, $1.50 a day. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell. Mrs. Morrison moved and it was carried that the Con- vention send a telegram to Mrs. Gorrell, Chairman of this Committee, who is ill in a hospital. This motion was car- ried. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that we name this bed for Mrs. E. F. Reid, who originated the work. This motion was carried. Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr., Chairman of Dixie Highway Committee, gave an oral report from that Committee. Mrs. F. M. Williams read the report on the Lee Memorial and urged that this work be given prominent place next year. REPORT OF THE LEE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE We are sorry to report that this year the contributions to this great fund falls far short of our hopes, but we realize that the completion of work, earlier begun, has called for the more con- centrated efforts of our Division. Early in the year letters were sent to every member of the Committee asking her earnest coopera- tion in the work, and the State divided among them. Circular let- ters were later sent to each chapter president, asking the matter United Daughters of the Confederacy 53 be laid before you. Last year it was your Chairman's pleasure to report the largest amount raised by any Division, $620. This year our contributions fall to $200. Every chapter has lately received from the Washington and Lee University its Bulletin, carrying pictures of the old Lee Chapel, and the beautiful new one the Daughters of the Confederacy have pledged themselves to build, and towards which work in Birming- ham they voted to bend their entire efforts, assuming no new work until the Lee Chapel was completed. Now that the architects have combined the old and new Chapels placing that hallowed mausoleum in the center, no human being can fail to wish to see the tomb of Lee, the most sacred shrine in the South, completed as soon as possible. Daughters of the North Carolina Division, your committee makes another strenuous appeal to you to bend all your efforts to this great work. Our old veterans and women must be looked after, our educational fund and free bed at Sanatorium kept up, but let Lee Chapel be our great work after these. Let every delegate here present go home determined the Old North State shall carry off the banner as standing at the top in contributions. Let the month of January principally be dedicated to Lee. Let every school in this great State be appealed to for aid. Children love the name of Lee. Let each be asked for a contribution, no matter how small. Let us roll up our contributions and work as never before to honor our world renowned hero. The contributions for this year will be found in the Treasurer's report, and will not be printed in this report. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. P. M.) Francis R. Williams. Chairman and State Director. The President appointed the following as a Courtesy Com- mittee : Mrs. Henry A. London, Mrs. Alfred Williams, Mrs. Ed. Woodard, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Mrs. Thos. L. Craig, Mrs. H. M. London, Mrs. Don Coffey, Jr., Mrs. M. H. Jones, Mrs. N. L. Stedman, Mrs. Thos. L. Speiden. The Corresponding Secretary read telegrams of greeting and Mrs. Fisher moved that we send telegram of greeting to the Virginia Convention now assembled. Adjournment. 54 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention SECOND DAY— Morning Session The Friday morning session of the Convention was opened at 9 :30 o'clock with an invocation by the Rev. I. Harding Hughes. Mrs. Holt introduced the President General, Mrs. Living- ston Rowe Schuyler, who delightfully expressed her pleasure at being present. Mrs. Henry A. London warmly welcomed Mrs. Schuyler. Mrs. Jess Alderman rendered a beautiful violin solo, fol- lowing which the Business Session was opened with the read- ing of the minutes of Thursday's sessions. The minutes of the morning session were approved as read. The minutes of the afternoon session were accepted with slight corrections. The completed report of the Credentials Committee was read by Mrs. E. R. Michaux and accepted. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE This Committee begs to report that there are 57 Chapters rep- resented by duly accredited delegates, and that the voting strength of the Convention is represented by the following figures: 57 Chapters 201 C. of C. Leaders 15 Chapter President 23 State Officers 11 State Ex-Presidents 6 Total 256 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. E. R. Michaux, Chairman. Mrs. Lucy H. Robertson, Honorary President of Greens- boro College for Women, was introduced and extended greet- ings. United Daughters of the Confederacy 55 The reports of the Committee on North Carolina Koom in the Confederate Museum in Richmond, were read by the Regent, Mrs. Latta C. Johnson, and Vice-Regent, Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, and were accepted with thanks. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NORTH CAROLINA ROOM IN CONFEDERATE MUSEUM AT RICHMOND, VA. Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: It is a great pleasure to bring to the North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy greetings from the Confederate Memorial Literary Society, and to give a brief report of the North Carolina Room in the Confederate Museum to the support of which you have so generously contributed. Several months ago I visited Richmond and had the pleasure of again see- ing our most interesting Room. While there our Vice-Regent, Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, who is always so alert to everything per- taining to the good of the Room, had a number of ladies, all North Carolinians, to meet in her home to discuss ways and means for raising the remaining $1,000 to complete our Endowment fund of $5,000. We found after receiving the appropriation of $516.67 from the Legislature that we were still owing $600.00. The ladies present promised to take care of $200.00 if I could raise the other by ap- pealing once again to our loyal U. D. C. I immediately sent out circular letters with very little response. One of my committee suggested my writing to each district leader which I did and found that to be the key to the situation. A number of chapters contributed. Mrs. Hodges now reports $4,591.63 received from chapters. 1923 Asheville, Asheville Chapter $ 5.00 Fayetteville, J. E. B. Stuart Chapter 1.00 Graham, Graham Chapter 1.00 Mooresvilie, Battle Bentonsville 5.00 Mt. Airy, Mt. Airy 2.00 Nashville, R. H. Ricks 1.50 Pittsboro, Winnie Davis 3.00 Pollocksville, Col. John Whitford 2.00 Rocky Mount, Bethel Heroes 2.00 Smithfield, Holt-Sanders 2.00 Sylva, B. H. Cathers 2.00 Warsaw, Duplin Co 5.00 56 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Wadesboro, Anson 1.00 Washington, Pamlico 20.00 Waynesville, Haywood 1.00 Wilson, J. W. Dunham 10.00 Windsor, P. M. Bird 2.00 Winston-Salem, J. B. Gordon 10.00 Hickory 1.00 Reidsville 5.00 Jacksonville 1.00 Henderson 5.00 North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Valley Guards 2.50 Weldon, Junius Daniel 2.00 Abel Shurford Chapter, Hickory 1.00 Rockingham 5.00 Stonewall Jackson Chapter 35.00 Newton, Ransom-Sherrill 5.00 Charles F. Fisher Chapter, Burlington 5.00 $143.00 Mrs. T. W. Wilson has continued the custom established by Mrs. Jacksie Thrash Morrison of presenting the minutes of the N. C. Division bound in Confederate grey of her term of office, 1921-1922, to the N. C. Room. It has been impossible to write all the letters by hand so I had a great many of them typed. Received from Miss Lena Smith, of Scotland Neck, a most in- teresting article written by herself of the Building of the Con- federate Ram, Albemarle; also a paper from Miss Smith written by her kinsman, Capt. Whit H. Anthony, giving an account of the Cavalry Fight at Rucklands, Virginia. A booklet "Lee at Lexing- ton" written by Mr. E. R. Preston, of Charlotte. It has been my pleasure to contribute stenographer's fee and postage to the work of the North Carolina Room. Thanking you for your untiring loyalty and support in this sacred cause. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Latta C. Johnston, Regent. United Daughters of the Confederacy 57 REPORT OF N. C. ROOM IN CONFEDERATE MUSEUM Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: Last October I attended your Convention in Wilmington, and I can assure you it was a great pleasure to be in my native State again and meet so many old friends, and this charming city by the sea fully sustained her reputation for hospitality and right royally were we entertained during our three days' visit. The reports I heard of the work being done by the North Caro- lina Division were most interesting and inspiring, and it was with great pride that I reported some of your accomplishments upon my return to Richmond. Mrs. Latta Johnston, our efficient regent for the North Carolina room in the Museum, has given you a report of the work, so I will only mention two interesting gifts that we have recently received, and append the financial statement. Your ex-president, Mrs. Fanny Ransom Williams, gave me the Commission of her father, General Robert Ransom, to be placed in the Museum. We consider this one of our most valuable pos- sessions, and greatly appreciate her being willing to place it in our room. Recently, Mr. Thomas Sydnor, of Richmond, while locating some artesian wells on the grounds of the Williamson Cotton Mills at Graham, N. C, found a cast iron plate in the shape of a shield bearing the raised inscription, "Confederate States Navy Yard, 1861-1865." This is supposed to have come from battery of boilers placed in the mill shortly after the war, having been brought from Charlotte where the Navy Yard was, after being moved from Nor- folk. This is a most interesting relic and we appreciate Mr. Syd- nor's giving it to the North Carolina room. Last winter I had letters inquiring about the Museum from Eliza- beth City, Mt. Olive, and several other N. C. Chapters, and I would suggest that each chapter have every season a day called "Museum Day," on which they would explain the work, object, etc., of the Museum. It could be made most interesting by telling of some of the priceless relics stored there and the great work that is being done in preserving the true history of the war. Each year, like the old Confederate Veterans, our ranks grow thinner, and I record with sorrow the recent death of Rev. James Powers Smith, our beloved chaplain for many years. He had a brilliant military record serving under Stonewall Jackson and an equally notable career as a soldier of the Cross, serving in the Southern Presbyterian Church. He was known and loved as much in 58 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention North Carolina as Virginia, and we will miss his wise counsel and benign presence. As I have had numerous inquiries, I wish to explain the difference between the Battle Abbey and the Confederate Memorial Literary Society, or Museum as there seems to be some confusion in the public mind. The Battle Abbey is an entirely different organization and building. Some years ago $100,000 was given by Broadway Rouss and an equal sum was raised by the veterans and others, with which a handsome memorial building was erected. It has beautiful mural paintings of General Lee and his officers, battle scenes, etc., but it is simply a handsome monument to the Con- federacy, while the Museum was the official home of Jefferson Davis during the brief and turbulent years of his Presidency. For the benefit of the younger daughters who are not familiar with the Museum I would like to say a few words about the work. You all know that the Museum was the building in which President Davis lived and was the "White House of the Confederacy." In it each Southern State has a room in which are placed records, manuscripts, and relics of the accomplishments of the soldiers from that particular State. Each State has a regent who lives in the State which she represents, and tries to awaken interest and keep the Daughters in touch with the Museum, and a vice-regent who lives in Richmond and must attend the Board meetings, have care of the room, and is responsible for its maintenance. This I have done to the best of my ability. The Museum contains a most wonderful collection of relics and many original manuscripts which are in constant demand by his- torians to verify the facts of the war between the States. The Museum, or the Confederate Memorial Literary Society as the name indicates was primarily organized to preserve all historical papers, of which we have about 40,000 in our files. There are an- nually over 10,000 visitors; we charge a small admission fee of 25 cents, and we have the privilege of inviting as our guests to visit the Museum members of educational, historical, and Con- federate organizations. When the Museum is fully endowed we ex- pect to open it free of charge to the public, as our work is of an educational character, and we desire the true facts of the war to be made known to the younger generation. I urge you faithful Daughters to take as your especial work this year the Rolls of Honor. There are 241 bound books of Rolls of Honor and I regret that North Carolina has not a single volume containing the records of her brave sons though she furnished about one-fifth of all the soldiers in the war, and we must bestir ourselves in this matter. United Daughters of the Confederacy 59 Financial Report October 15, 1922— Balance $3,906.50 Received from Legislature 516.67 January 15, 1923— Balance 4,423.17 September 20, 1923 — Interest on Endowment Fund 88.46 Three Life Members 75.00 Gift 5.00 Life Member 25.00 In Memorium 10.00 $4,626.63 $5,000.00— $4,591.63=$408.37 (sum to be raised). It is with grateful appreciation for the interest and cooperation of the Daughters of North Carolina that I respectfully submit this report. (Mrs. J. Allison) Mary Gray Hodges, Vice-Regent. Mrs. Marshall Williams made the motion that all moneys left over from completed funds be applied for the North Carolina Room Richmond Endowment Fund, and the deficit be supplied from the Sinking Fund. This motion was car- ried. Mrs. R. E. Little, of Wadesboro, read the report of funds received for the Cunningham Memorial. This report was received with thanks. CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL With Mrs. Brooks' faithful help this committee has received $72.00 during the year and paid our $50.00 pledge to the treasurer-general U. D. C. By order of State convention the balance $22.00 was given" to N. C. Room, Richmond, Va. Mrs. R. E. Little, State Chairman. The report of the Chairman of the Soldiers Home Com- mittee was read by Miss Martha Haywood. Accepted with thanks. 60 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention REPORT OF SOLDIERS HOME COMMITTEE Again I come to you, proud to report both progress and widening scope in all lines of your endeavors for the benefit of the Veterans of the Confederacy at the Soldiers Home, and the loyal support of the Chapter Presidents of your organizations who make up the Committee for this work. Throughout the year, sympathetic un- derstanding and intelligent cooperation has pushed to successful culmination our every new undertaking. With the indomitable spirit that was hers in battle and that bitter aftermath of battle that was reconstruction, North Carolina now goes forward in her program of progress and to her eternal glory be it said that in the days of her prosperity, she is not for- getful of those upon whose courage and endurance the foundations of her prosperity were built. In the last four years the General Assembly of the State has given us the increased maintenance fund for the Home, thirty thousand dollars for its repairs, and the splendid increase in the pension fund. Last year through the splendid work of our friends of the Appropriation Committee of the House and of the Senate, we were able to add to this record five thousand dollars for the enlargement and improvement of the Hospital. Mr. Walter Murphy, of Salisbury, Representative from Rowan County and Mr. D. F. Giles, of Marion, Senator from McDowell County, were Chair- men of the Committees on Appropriation of the House and Sen- ate respectively. To them and the gentlemen who made up their committees we owe great thanks for their patriotic interest and efficient work in behalf of this most essential need of the Home. Shortly after Christmas, an epidemic of influenza brought home to us how great and urgent this need had grown to be. Mr. Murphy was chairman of the Joint Committee on Appropriations of House and Senate. Hobbled at home as we were by a broken ankle, the most necessary personal work that we had planned to do in behalf of this cause must have been left undone had it not been for his tireless interest and unceasing personal efforts, that in spite of the most rigorous exactions on his time — left nothing undone that might assure success for the appropriation we asked. This appropriation was passed unanimously by the gentlemen of the Joint Committee on Appropriations. It will confer inestimable good, and many Veterans will now be able to pass in comfort and ease those last ailing days that perhaps otherwise would have been at best lonely and not so intelligently provided for. For with the years the call on the hospital at the Home has grown greater and greater. When the Home was first founded, the men who lived United Daughters of the Confederacy 61 there were the men who had been wounded or disabled on the bat- tle fields, men still young and vigorous in temperament. With the passing of the years men disabled by time and disease have come to make it their home; they are more dependent on the care of the Hospital and they seek the cheerful atmosphere of home and per- sonal care that is its dominant characteristic today. We have a most excellent head nurse, universally beloved by the Veterans. Her two assistant nurses are capable and kind, the orderlies efficient and considerate. Our physician is most able and of the tempera- ment that brings that most blessed of all cures, cheerfulness, into the lives of his patients. Through the benefit of this $5,000 appropriation for the Hospital, we, on the suggestions of the doctor and head nurse, intend to provide three new rooms, these to provide much needed space for the feeble and ailing so that in case of an epidemic disease, they may be completely segregated from the men who are ill and at the same time not forego the immediate care of the nurses and physician. Gen. Carr, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has made us Chair- man of the Building Committee of this fund, the plans are drawn and the work under way on three new rooms, modern plumbing and an extra bathroom for the nurses. The sun parlor of the Hospital is the social gathering place for all the men of the Home. There the graphophone is played and the ice cream, lemonade, and watermelon parties held. The Home is at present in better condition materially and financially than it has been for years. We live within our appropriation. The food is good, the rooms are clean the grounds better kept than they have been for years. It is our hope and intention that another year shall see it in every way in better condition than it is at present. Many of the Veterans are interested in practical endeavors to bring this ambition to pass. Mr. Beavers attends to the yard and makes a garden, Mr. Boyles to the Chapel, the birds and the flag. Mr. Rogers paints, and plants a garden. Except for the epidemic of influenza, the health record has been excellent. Adding beyond measure to the happiness of the Home is the splen- did and generous gift of the Eli S. Blackwood Fund of $5,000 made on May 11th by Miss Katherine B. Blackwood, of New York, former- ly of Charlotte, N. C, through her attorney, Alfred W. Haywood, to the Veterans of the North Carolina Soldiers Home through the Board of Directors of the Soldiers Home Association. Miss Black- wood made this gift in honor of her beloved brother, Eli S. Black- wood, who died on August 7, 1921. Mr. Blackwood was a Soldier of the Confederacy, member of Company "C" Eighth Battalion, North Carolina Troops. He enlisted as a mere youth and exem- 62 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention plified in his life his devotion to the interest of his fellow soldiers, who had survived the long and arduous struggle for Southern in- dependence and the constitutional rights of the Southern States. This fund is to be used solely for comforts, extra comforts, for the Veterans and for their entertainment and diversion. The principal as well as the interest by direction and request of the donor is to be spent all for pleasures, none for necessities. Acting in coopera- tion with General Carr, Chairman of this Fund, as your commit- teeman, and member of the Board of Directors of the Home, it has been our pleasure to aid in the carrying out of the generous plans of Miss Blackwood. Throughout the summer, we have through the fund supplied lemonade and cake every Wednesday evening, ice cream and cake and cigars every Sunday evening, with several watermelon parties contributing more than words can estimate to a realization that is satisfactory to our desire to make life happier and brighter for the men who live at the Home. In furtherance of this aim, Gen. Carr — whose devotion to the in- terests of his fellow soldiers grows greater with the years — has given much time and thought. His desire is, that as the days pass, pleasure and comfort shall be the dominant note of the Home. This year has been distinguished by the concrete manner in which through your efforts that desire has found satisfactory realization. We started off the year with a beautiful and complete All Hal- lowe'en Party provided by the Julia Jackson Childrens' Chapter of Charlotte and throughout the year we have kept with proper observ- ances all memorial, feast days and holidays. Washington's Birth- day, four birthday cakes with a total of nearly 350 candles, pre- sented to four beribboned, beflowered Confederate Veterans in the sun parlor of the Hospital, presented an entertainment unique in interest and distinction. Comrades Williams, Collins, Reeves, and Pool contributed the years marked by the gleaming candles; and Mrs. H. A. London, President of the Pittsboro Chapter, Mrs. James Cordon, Miss Katherine Stronach, of Raleigh, and Manly's Battery Children of the Confederacy, the cakes; Miss Britt, the head nurse of the Home, the red and white boutonnieres, that were the pride of the four birthday celebrators, who although they were all in rolling chairs, were school boys in the spirit with which they shared their good fortune with their comrades. Mrs. J. S. Rowland, head of the Hospital Committee of the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter, Ral- eigh, was in charge of this party, which will forever remain a red letter day in the annals of the Home. To her thoughtfulness and efficiency, the Hospital has been greatly indebted throughout the year for pleasure and entertainment every Wednesday afternoon of each week. United Daughters of the Confederacy 63 Early in the fall supplies of good things began to arrive from the various Chapters from all parts of the State. Christmas we had as usual two trees. The Girls Friendly Society of the Church of the Good Shepherd superintended and contributed liberally to the tree in the Chapel for the men of cottages and dormitories laden with an individual gift for each man from the Stonewall Jackson Chapter of Charlotte. Manly's Battery, Raleigh, and the nurses superintended the tree in the sun parlor for the men in the Hospital. Sweets, fruits, raisins, cakes, ice cream were provided for the tree in the Hospital by our loyal old Santa Claus, the Bell Battery Chapter Junius Daniel, The John W. Dunham, Frank Parker, Charles Fisher, George Singletary Chapters. Delicious apples came from Tarboro, Haywood Chapter, Sylva, Wilkes Valley Guards, Lumber- ton, Fannie Patton, Hendersonville, John W. Dunham Chapters. Oranges and apples from the George Singletary Chapter. Potatoes, Mecklenburg Chapter. Candy, cake, canned goods, dainties, pre- serves, jellies from Charles Fisher, Ft. Macon, Halifax Light In- fantry, Confederate Heroes Children Chapter, Red Springs, Green County, Winnie Davis, Snow Hill, Robert E. Lee Chapters. Socks, handkerchiefs and smoking tobacco from Zeb. Vance Boys' Chapter, Neuse, Kings Mountain, Aulander, Lumberton, Robert E. Lee, and Martha Kepler Chapters. For these supplies and the generous in- terest that prompted them we cannot adequately express our thanks and appreciation. They spoke of a love and community of interest that is paramount in the happiness of the Veterans. The Chalmers Glenn, the A. W. Waddell, Charles Fisher, Frank M. Parker, High Point, John W. Dunham, Graham, Annie K. Kyle and Fannie Pat- ton Chapters have looked most faithfully after their rooms and the men they have adopted. The hospital has been made more com- fortable with four screens badly needed from A. M. Waddell Chap- ter, and chairs from Gastonia, Graham and the Confederate Heroes, Children's Chapter, and beautiful quilt from the Wilkes Valley Guards. The Zeb Vance Boys' Chapter has kept our flag staff sup- plied with beautiful flags. The Stonewall Jackson is supplying the dining-room with linen. Three veterans went from the Home to the Reunion in New Or- leans, Comrades Beaver, Graves, and Griffith. Mr. Beaver was given the trip by his friend, Hon. Baldy Boyden, Mr. Griffin by the Coun- ty Commissioners of Nash County and Mr. Graves by the R. E. Lee Chapter of Lexington, and the County Commissioners of Davidson County. Sixteen Veterans attended the Reunion in Winston-Salem, and returned declaring it the finest time of their lives. The year has taken from us the inspiration of the presence of Capt. Cathey. Memorial Day, the day of all days for the Veterans, 64 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention with its beautiful and inspiring pageant of courage and remem- brance, found his grave marked with a stone of beauty and loving care by the Chalmers-Glenn Chapter, whose particular ward he had been, and heaped with beautiful flowers from the hands of the many who loved him. Throughout the year we have endeavored to see that the funeral of each and every Veteran was attended by some representative of this organization, that flowers were supplied and that each man went to his last sleep under that starry cross which was the inspiration of his youth and the symbol in his last days of integrity, honor, loyalty and undying courage. Martha H. Haywood, Chairman. Mrs. E. F. Reid, of Lenoir, expressed her appreciation for the honor of having the Free Bed at Sanatorium named for her and asked that this bed be known as the Bessie Beall Reid Bed. The subject of Gettysburg Monument was made the special order of business at 11 o'clock. Mrs. I. W. Faison suggested that pledges be made from the floor. The roll of Chapters was called and the pledges were as follows : Asheville Chapters, Asheville $ 250.00 Fanny Patton Chapter, Asheville 100.00 Chas. F. Fisher, Burlington 50.00 Cary, Cary 20.00 Julian S. Carr, Durham 50.00 Frank M. Parker, Enfield 25.00 Faison-Hicks, Faison 25.00 J. E. B. Stuart, Fayetteville 25.00 Gastonia, Gastonia 100.00 Thos. Ruffin, Goldsboro 25.00 Graham, Graham 25.00 Guilford, Greensboro 225.00 Geo. B. Singletary, Greenville 25.00 Halifax, Halifax 15.00 High Point, High Point 100.00 Z. B. Vance, Lenoir 5.00 R. E. Lee, Lexington 25.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 65 Roanoke Minutes Men, Littleton 25.00 Robeson County, Lumberton 25.00 Chalmers-Glenn, Leaksville-Spray 50.00 Monroe, Monroe 25.00 Battle of Bentonville, Mooresville 25.00 Emeline J. Piggott, Morehead City 50.00 New Bern, New Bern 50.00 Wilkes Valley Guards, N. Wilkesboro 25.00 Winnie Davis, Pittsboro 25.00 Johnston Pettigrew, Raleigh 100.00 Rockingham, Reidsville 50.00 Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount 50.00 Saunders-Holt, Smithfield 10.00 Greene County, Snow Hill 25.00 W. D. Pender, Tarboro 50.00 Warren County, Warrenton 50.00 James Kenan, Warsaw 25.00 Haywood, Waynesville 15.00 Cape Fear, Wilmington 100.00 J. W. Dunham, Wilson 50.00 J. B. Gordon, Winston-Salem 50.00 Pamlico, Washington 25.00 Mrs. Alfred Williams, (Ind. Sub.) , Raleigh 25.00 Mrs. D. J. Sprott (Ind. Sub.) 25.00 $2,040.00 Children's Chapters Robt. E. Lee, Asheville $ 100° Martha Keplar, Asheville 5.00 Julia Jackson, Charlotte 100° Annie K. Kyle, Fayetteville 20.00 James D. Moore, Gastonia 25.00 Zeb. Vance, Jr., Gastonia 15-00 Tar Heel, High Point 100° Matt W. Ransom, Littleton 25.00 Annie Johns Chapter, Leaksville 5.00 Mary Francis Hancock, Morehead City 10.00 Col. B. Y. Graves, Mt. Airy 10° Belle Wilfong, Newton 6000 Jane Hughes, New Bern 25.00 Manly's Battery, Raleigh 100.00 Junior Bethel Heroes, Rocky Mount 25.00 Augustus Burton, Shelby 5.00 5 66 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Davis Centennial, Statesville 5.00 Dixie Lee, Tarboro 5.00 Washington Grays, Washington 5.00 George Davis, Wilmington 10.00 Junior Confederacy, Wilson 10.00 $386.00 Miss Mary Oliver of the New Bern Chapter returned to the Convention the $91.10 sent to the New Bern Fire Suf- ferers, stating the money was not needed. At this point Mrs. Schuyler spoke in behalf of the Japanese sufferers, and it was moved and carried that $50.00 of this money returned by New Bern be given for this most worthy cause, the remainder of the money to be placed to the Gettys- burg Monument Fund. Mrs. T. W. Wilson read report on sale of "Women of the South in War Times." This report was accepted. REPORT ON WOMEN OF THE SOUTH IN WAR TIMES Madam President, Madam President-General and Daughters: As Division Director of our book, "Women of the South in War Times," I come to you with a report far below the standard of excellence desired, having sold only one hundred and sixty-two copies this year and collected only eight dollars for the Publicity Fund. For three consecutive years the merit and importance of the book have been presented both by the Division President and Director but I believe that in some way we have failed to make you realize that this is a part of our work to which we are obligated just as much as to other causes. I believe this because I have found that when North Carolina Daughters of the Confederacy realize the importance of any phase of our work and know that an obligation rests upon them that they rally to that cause. It was so with the Hero fund, it was true with registration, the Jefferson Davis Monument and other objects for which such splendid work has been accomplished. I believe it will be true with our book for certainly it is important in that wherever the book is placed, true Southern history is United Daughters of the Confederacy 67 placed and thus is fulfilled the object for which the book has been compiled and printed. And certainly we are obligated to contribute to the publicity fund with which to carry on this work and to sell a generous share of the ten thousand copies pledged by the General Organization for the payment of the original publication indebtedness. You will remember that in lots of less than ten copies the books are delivered, postage prepaid at $2.00 per copy. In lots of ten copies or more they are delivered at $1.75 per copy, express collect. My plea today is that every Chapter not having already measured up will, before the first of November, send in $1.00 for the Pub- licity Fund and an order for ten or more copies of our book. This would place North Carolina over the top with "Women of the South in War Times." Up to the present date I have received for the Publicity Fund, $5.00 from Mrs. C. K. Burney, of Asheville, and $1.00 each from the Chapters at Warsaw, Scotland Neck and Mount Olive. Nineteen Chapters have purchased from one to six copies of our book. The Chapters from Charlotte, Monroe, Mt. Airy, Rockingham, Sanford, Wadesboro and Warsaw have purchased ten copies per Chapter. The Chapters purchasing more than ten copies are Wilson fifteen, Rocky Mount fifteen and New Bern twenty-three. The prize offered to the Daughter purchasing the greatest num- ber of books goes to Mrs. Uzzell, of New Bern. Respectfully submitted, Bessie Duff Wilson. Adjournment for Memorial Hour. 68 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention SECOND DAY— Afternoon Session Following a delightful luncheon at the Greensboro Country Club, the Afternoon Session was called to order at 2 :30 P. M. The President announced that nominations for Officers were in order. Mrs. Edgar Morrison, of Tarboro, placed in nomination for the office of President, Mrs. R. P. Holt, of Rocky Mount; seconded. Mrs. Holt was elected by rising vote. Mrs. B. L. Tyree placed in nomination for the office of First Vice-President the name of Miss Lizzie Lindsay, of Greensboro; seconded by Mrs. R. E. Little, of Wadesboro. Miss Lindsay was elected. Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, of High Point, placed in nomi- nation for office of Second Vice-President, the name of Mrs. L. B. Newell, of Charlotte; seconded by Mrs. J. H. Erwin, of Durham. Mrs. Newell was elected. Mrs. Marshall Williams placed in nomination for office of Third Vice-President the name of Mrs. J. H. Erwin, of Durham ; seconded by Mrs. J. H. Anderson, of Fayetteville. Mrs. Erwin was elected. Mrs. J. H. Anderson, of Fayetteville, placed in nomina- tion for the office of Recording Secretary, the name of Miss Hadley Woodard, of Wilson; seconded by Mrs. Edgar Mor- rison, of Tarboro. Miss Woodard was elected. Mrs. M. I. Fleming, of Rocky Mount, placed in nomina- tion for office of Corresponding Secretary, the name of Mrs. J. B. Goode, of Rocky Mount; seconded by Mrs. J. Dolph Long, of Graham. Mrs. Goode was elected. Mrs. L. E. Fisher, of Asheville, placed in nomination for office of Registrar the name of Mrs. J. Dolph Long, of Graham; seconded by Mrs. J. H. Howell, of Waynesville. Mrs. Long was elected. United Daughters of the Confederacy 69 Mrs. Latta C. Johnson placed in nomination for the office of Treasurer the name of Mrs. R. E. Little. Mrs. Little asked that her name be withdrawn. This request was com- plied with. Mrs. Glenn Long placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, of Morehead City. Seconded by Mrs. Marshall Williams. Mrs. Wallace was elected. The name of Mrs. John Anderson was placed in nomina- tion for Historian by Mrs. Murphy, of Snow Hill. Mrs. Anderson requested that her name be withdrawn. Mrs. F. M. Williams placed in nomination the name of Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, of Mount Airy. Mrs. Rothrock was elected Mrs. Marshall Williams placed in nomination for office of Custodian of Crosses the name of Mrs. Cator Bryan ; seconded by Mrs. Little, of Wadesboro. Mrs. Bryan asked that her name be withdrawn. This request was complied with, and Mrs. I. W. Faison placed in nomination the name of Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, of High Point; seconded by Miss Mary Oliver, of New Bern. Mrs. Mendenhall was elected. Mrs. F. M. Williams, of Newton, placed in nomination for office of Chaplain the name of Mrs. John L. Bridgers, of Tarboro ; seconded by Mrs. E. F. Reid. Mrs. Bridgers was elected. Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, of Wilmington placed in nomination for office of Director of Children of the Confederacy the name of Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, of Fayetteville ; seconded by Mrs. H. M. London, of Raleigh. Mrs. MacKethan was elected. The election of officers was followed by report of Commit- tee on Songs read by Mrs. Edgar Cheek. Mrs. Fisher, of Asheville, presented the cup offered by Mrs. H. W. Chapin, of Syracuse, N". Y., through the Asheville Chapter, for the best collection of Confederate songs of the '60s, to Mrs. L. L. Staton, of Tarboro, who accepted in a charming manner. 70 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. Holt introduced Hon. Josephus Daniels who con- gratulated the Daughters on their splendid work, and offered, in the name of his wife, a prize for the best story of Sacrifice or Daring of a North Carolina woman in the War Between the States. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved that the Convention endorse the action of the Julian S. Carr Chapter in regard to the matter of the Bennett Memorial. After some discussion, the motion was carried by a rising vote. Mrs. I. W. Faison, of Charlotte, read the report of the Jefferson Davis Monument and asked for contributions for this Monument. REPORT OP JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Madam President: When I was appointed Director of the Jefferson Davis Monument Committee, I was surprised, but it thrilled my soul for I think this work is above all other U. D. C. work, and why? Because Jefferson Davis was the only President of the Confederacy and was our martyred President; because he stood for the whole South and suffered for us. Justice has never been dealt him as it should have been. He was a good man, above reproach, and did his duty as he felt and saw it. You hear speeches made on many occasions all over the South where the names of Generals Lee and Jackson are glorified, and rightly so, but the name of our martyred President is nearly always left out. Now in all organizations, even armies, little petty jealousies arise and enmity embitters the life and work of a good man. So it was with President Davis, but he arose above it all and today we must love and revere his name and memory as our only President of the Confederacy and never forget to mention him when we speak of our great heroes. We have been very successful in raising this money and every person I approached seemed glad to contribute to this cause. The Chapters all did the best they could at the time we began raising this money and I know they will help me again to raise the amount we desire. North Carolina, so far, stands first in the general U. D. C. in the amount raised. We must raise ours to $2,000.00 before we go to Washington. They must have $20,000.00 before December 1 and $2,000.00 more to complete the monument by June, 1924. United Daughters of the Confederacy 71 Now, Daughters, will you rally to this work and do the very best you can? Mrs. Jacksie Thrash Morrison, our General Chairman, has worked hard on this monument committee and feels proud of North Carolina. I raised over $500.00 for our Stonewall Jackson Chapter. I re- ceived a check from Mrs. Bettie Kelly Gaither in Florida for $25.00. Mr. C. E. Hutchinson, of Mount Holly, gave me $25.00. Mr. Hugh McCrae, of Wilmington, gave me $10.00 and Mr. A. D. Watts gave me $5.00. On the floor this afternoon I raised over $60.00 and with what Chapters and individuals have given I now have over $2,000. The monument at Fairview, Ky., birth place of President Davis, was begun by the Confederate Veterans and turned over to the U. D. C. to complete. At Lincoln's birth place in Kentucky, the United States Government has spent thousands of dollars beautifying it and erecting a grand monument. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. I. W.) Sallie Gates Faison, N. C. Director. Pledges to the amount of $166.00 were made as follows : Asheville Chapter, Asheville $ 25.00 Ransom-Sherrill Chapter, Newton 10.00 Belle Wilfong (Children), Newton 5.00 Robt. E. Lee, Lexington 5.00 Guilford Chapter, Greensboro 25.00 Julian S. Carr Chapter, Durham 30.00 Fanny Patton Chapter, Asheville 25.00 Junior Bethel Heroes C. of C, Rocky Mount 10.00 Leonidas Polk Chapter, Chapel Hill 5.00 Cape Fear Chapter, Wilmington 10.00 Fort Macon, Beaufort 5.00 Guilford Chapter, Greensboro 10.00 Miss Fan Williams 1.00 $166.00 Mrs. Faison reported individual contributions amounting to $80.00 as follows: Mrs. C. I. Carlson, Greensboro $ 5.00 Mrs. C. C. Thomas, Durham 5.00 Mrs. W. B. Pruett, Belmont 5.00 72 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. N. C. Lineberger 5.00 Mrs. Georgia Hicks, Faison 5.00 Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, High Point 5.00 Mrs. Jacksie Thrash Morrison, Tarboro 5.00 Mrs. J. Harper Erwin, Durham 10.00 Mrs. Thos. Craig, Gastonia 10.00 Emeline J. Pigott Chapter, Morehead City 10.00 John W. Dunham Chapter, Wilson 10.00 $80.00 Mrs. Schuyler, President-General, spoke in appreciation of the splendid contributions to the Jefferson Davis Monument. It was moved, seconded and carried that a telegram be sent to Col. A. H. Boyden, of Salisbury, informing him of the Convention's action in regard to the Gettysburg Monu- ment. Adjournment. United Daughters of the Confederacy 73 THIRD DAY— Morning Session The closing session of the Convention was opened Satur- day morning at 9 :30 o'clock with an invocation by Rev. L. B. Hayes. Miss Kennon of N". C. C. W. rendered a beautiful solo which was much appreciated by the audience. The minutes of the Friday sessions were read and ap- proved. Mrs. L. B. Newell moved and it was carried that the Dis- trict Reports should not be read, but printed in the minutes. However, the banners of the Districts were displayed. Mrs. T. W. Wilson moved, and it was carried that at future Con- ventions, these banners be presented at the opening morning session of the Convention. By special ruling, the President asked that Mrs. Howell, of Waynesville, read the report of the First District because of its historical value. It was moved and carried that Mrs. R. E. Little and Mrs. Crowell, together with the Chairman of the Committee on Text books, appear before the North Carolina Teachers As- sembly, to urge the use of impartial text books in the schools. After a talk from the President General, Mrs. L. R. Schuy- ler, concerning the correct use of the American Flag, Mrs. F. M. Williams made the motion that the President of the Division be empowered to draw from the General Fund a sufficient amount to purchase a creditable United States Flag to be displayed at the Conventions. The President presented to the Convention, Mrs. Yates, of Asheville, Organizer of the Confederate Memorial Associa- tion in North Carolina. Mrs. Yates extended greetings. It was moved, seconded and carried that a telegram of sympathy be sent Miss Mary Henderson, ex-Recording Sec- retary, who is ill at her home. 74 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention The following amendments to the Constitution were read and adopted : AMENDMENTS Amend Article 6, Section 1, by striking out the words in the second paragraph, "Begin at the close of the Convention at which they are elected" and insert "Begin on December 1st of each year, and all books and records be transferred by that date." (Remarks: This will greatly facilitate the work of the Division as taxes can be paid and other assessments forwarded to Treasurer- general a month later.) Omit Section 2 of same Article, as the above amendment will cover the clause. Article 6, Section 3. The manuscript for the Minutes must be handed to the printers on or before December 1 of each year and the contract with them require that the said Minutes be ready for distribution by February 1. Mrs. F. M. Williams moved and it was carried that follow- ing the receipt of the model constitution drawn by the Com- mittee from the General Convention, a Committee be ap- pointed to revise the North Carolina Constitution. Mrs. F. M. Williams made a motion that our President General, Mrs. Schuyler and our Third Vice-President-Gen- eral, Mrs. W. E. Massey, be made honorary members of the Division. This motion was unanimously carried. Mrs. F. M. Williams made the further motion that Mrs. Schuyler be elected as the Honorary President of the Division to fill the place of Mrs. William Dorsey Pender, of Tarboro. This motion was carried with applause. Mrs. Schuyler and Mrs. Massey expressed deep appreciation of the honor con- ferred upon them. Committee reports on Church Bells and Pensions were read by Mrs. Henry A. London, and approved. CHURCH BELLS COMMITTEE Madam President and Ladies of the Convention: I have not been able since last convention to learn of any other churches that gave their bells to the Confederate Government for cannon, and none of my committee have written me of any. I United Daughters of the Confederacy 75 feel convinced that there were more in North Carolina and I asked all of these women to try to learn if there were any more churches that patriotically gave their bells to the Government to be moulded into cannon. Respectfully, Mrs Henry A. London. REPORT OF PENSION COMMITTEE Madam President: My report on pensions is short for the reason that the pension has not been enlarged since last Convention. The Legislature of 1921 gave $1,000,000 to Confederate soldiers and widows. This seems a large sum, but when divided between veterans and widows it is not much, the average pensioner getting $8.75 a month. As I told one Senator it was not enough to buy him a nice pair of shoes. Of course, the bed-ridden and maimed ones get more. I give you the average in Chatham county: 89 veterans and 75 widows drawing pensions. There are in North Carolina 5,200 veteran pen- sioners and 5,000 widows. The committee was urged to ask for in- creased pension of the 1922 and 1923 Assembly. I closed my home and went to Raleigh and did not leave till the last night of the session was over. You see we were advised by the leaders not to try to get more, as long as the State's finances were in such a doubtful condition. So we anxiously watched and waited for fear in the excitement and doubt about the State's finances, some one would wildly try to cut down the present pension. We can get a raise at next session we hope. Faithfully, Mrs Henry A. London. The Second Vice-President, Mrs. L. B. Newell, was called to the Chair while Mrs. Holt read the report of the Commit- tee on World War Records, of which she is Director. This report was accepted with thanks. REPORT OF WORLD WAR RECORDS Madam, President and Daughters: For the fifth time I bring you your report on the collection of the records of our State boys who were lineal descendants of Confederate Veterans that served our re-united country 1917-18. 76 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention I am afraid that many of you never realized the importance of this work as you should, but if you haven't before, please find out why these records are being collected and then go right to work and don't stop until every boy you can find that is eligible has filled out his record for you. I am going to give you the numbers filed by years and if the boys of your county are not filed get their records and add to these. All received before October 26, can be sent with those to be reported at Washington. In 1919 we filed 962; 1920, 1,113; 1921, 402; 1922, 458, and this year so far have only 281 to report to you and about twenty of those were sent to Birmingham last year so cannot be counted for Wash- ington. This year only seventeen chapters have sent in any records, they are as follows: Winton, Rocky Mount, Durham, Washington, Waynesville, Snow Hill, Kings Mountain, Gatesville, Asheboro, Mt. Airy, Oriental, Aulander have each sent just a few. Now to these I wish to express the thanks of the Division for they have made an effort to help our Division make a creditable showing and at the same time file the records of our boys. Greensboro 15, New Bern 44, Hookerton 45, Wilson 48, Wilmington 80. Therefore Mrs. Speiden, of Wilmington wins the prize for the greatest number sent in by a Daughter, Cape Fear Chapter for the greatest number sent in by a Chapter and Mrs. G. Kenry Jackson of New Bern, for the greatest number sent in by a member of the Auxiliary to the American Legion. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt. Mrs. Holt also read the report of the Subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran which was accepted. REPORT OF SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE CONFEDERATE VETERAN Daughters, I know a great many of you have subscribed to The Confederate Veteran that did not send your orders through my office, but only those going through the regular channel are entitled to contest for the prizes offered. The following chapters have sent in orders: Snow Hill, Nashville, Fairmont, Charlotte, Dillsboro, Yanceyville, and Tarboro have each given one subscription order; Warsaw, Morehead City and Oriental two subscriptions; Mooresville, 3; United Daughters of the Confederacy 77 Rocky Mount, 4; Graham, 10, and New Bern, 35. This makes a total of 65 subscriptions that have passed through my office and gives the $10.00 offered by the Thirteenth District to Mrs. T. A. Uzzell, of New Bern, for through her efforts the Veteran was sent by her chapter to every Veteran in their county for a year, twenty- nine in all and to that order she has added six other subscriptions. Now there is another chapter which has brought me the receipts for 34 subscriptions sent in but we feel that as they did not pass through my office as the rules say we cannot count them in this contest, however, if they were counted they are one short of New Bern. Daughters, as I said in my report we need this magazine in our work for it will keep us in touch with the work of our General Or- ganization, I wish it could be in the home of every member of our Division. Respectfully submitted, Tempe Whitehead Holt. Mrs. Schuyler gave a description of the cross to be pre- sented to World War Veterans of Confederate descent and urged that the North Carolina Division secure all possible records. Mrs. Holt called for invitations for the Convention next year. Mrs. J. L. Bridgers made the motion that in future invitations be extended from the District rather than indi- vidual Chapters ; the District inviting the Convention to choose the city in which the Convention should be held. This motion was carried. Mrs. Holt stated that she would hold open the matter of meeting place until the Districts had opportunity to extend invitations. It was moved and carried that a message of love be sent to Mrs. H. L. Riggins, of Winston-Salem, who is ill in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. John Anderson made the report on the Memorial Amphitheatre at Arlington, which was accepted. 78 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATRE AT ARLINGTON Madam President and Daughters : I have written to Senators and Representatives in Congress in regard to placing names of our Confederate heroes in the memorial amphitheatre at Arlington. Our beloved Major (Congressman) Stedman went into this at length and found that nothing can be done except by special act of Congress. I have letters from the Secretary of War and the Chairman of the "Commission on the erection of memorials at Arlington" and all say the same thing. So let us pray fervently that we may have a Democratic Congress which will authorize this act, to thus honor our beloved Southern heroes. I beg that every daughter in North Carolina will write and urge her Congressman to use his influence in Washington to this end. (Mrs. J. H.) Lucy London Anderson. Mrs. R. E. Little introduced the subject concerning the upkeep of the Confederate cemeteries by the Government. After some discussion, it was moved, seconded and carried that this matter be referred to the General Convention. Mrs. Edgar Morrison and Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall an- nounced that temporary markers bearing the inscription "Jefferson Davis Highway" would be placed every five miles along the Highway from Virginia to South Carolina within 60 days. Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Mendenhall were given a rising vote of thanks for their splendid work. At the request of Mrs. T. W. Wilson, Mrs. Schuyler spoke of our book "The Women of the South in War Times," com- plimenting Mrs. Holt for her work along this line. Mrs. Bridgers read the report of the Librarian, which was accepted. United Daughters of the Confederacy 79 Madam President: I have received four books for the United Daughters of Confeder- acy Shelf in the Paris Library. Since the opening of this convention our President has presented a very valuable volume to Mrs. Schuyler, our President-General, for the same object, which we are very proud to record. Respectfully submitted, (Mrs. John L.) Laura P. Bridgers. A cordial letter from Col. G. B. Alford was read inviting the Daughters to attend the unveiling of the Confederate Monument at Holly Springs, October 25, 1923. Mrs. Holt stated that the report of the Committee on the Parsley Portrait was omitted from the Minutes of last year, but would be included in the Minutes of this year. REPORT OF PARSLEY PORTRAIT COMMITTEE Madam President: Eliza Hall Nutt was born in Wilmington, N. C, August 13, 1842. Her early school days were spent at home and later she was a stu- dent of St. Mary's School at Raleigh, N. C. On September 2, 1862, she was married to Captain William Murdock Parsley. Later he was Colonel Parsley of the Third Regiment, North Carolina Division, and was killed on April 6, 1865. In December, 1894, Mrs. Parsley organized the Cape Fear Chapter No. 3 U. D. C, being its first President and continuing its head for twelve years. On account of failing health she resigned. In April, 1895, she organized the N. C. Division of the U. D. C. and was unanimously elected its first Presi- dent. It was thus that she became our mother as well as Organizer. Now as a tribute of love from the N. C. Division U. D. C. we wish to present the Cape Fear Chapter U. D. C, Wilmington, N. C, a portrait of our first President, Mrs. William Parsley, a native of your city. We hope this portrait will serve the purpose of reminding rising generations of what this woman did for our U. D. C. work, with love and duty combined. Long after all of us shall have gone to our reward, this silent testimonial will stand as an inspiration from the woman who could answer the call of duty, and who never learned the meaning of the word fail. She was the old type of a true Southern woman whose personality endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. 80 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. Marshall Williams, of Faison, N. C, was the talented painter of this portrait. We wish to place this portrait in the care of Mrs. Ned Sprunt, daughter of Mrs. Parsley, and make her Custodian for life. At her death it is to be placed in the Hall of History, in Raleigh, N. C, or Battle Abbey, by the Cape Fear Chapter. We as Daughters of the U. D. C. have a heritage and a lineage to sus- tain unchallenged in the eyes of the world, the faith of our fathers and our mothers, and we must not let it wane or die. Daughters, let us not be recreant to our trust. Respectfully submitted, Sallie Yates Faison, Chairman. Mrs. Holt thanked the members of the Executive Board for their splendid cooperation, following which she intro- duced members of the new Board. Report of the Courtesy Committee was read by Mrs. Henry A. London. This report was accepted by the Convention. COURTESY COMMITTEE REPORT The North Carolina Division of Daughters of the Confederacy has been anticipating with the keenest pleasure, this Convention in Greensboro. Many of us having attended the Convention held here in 1907, remember the lovely hospitality shown us then. We have first to thank Miss Lizzie Lindsay, President of the Guilford Chapter, and Mrs. R. L. Justice, its Vice-President, for the beautiful luncheon given to the Executive Board, the first day. We also thank the Chairman of the Pages with her coterie of lovely girls, and Mrs. E. R. Michaux for her fine work as head of the Cre- dential Committee. To the management of the 0. Henry Hotel, we extend our sincere thanks for the many courtesies shown us while there. We do most heartily appreciate the royal welcome given us by the President of the Guilford Chapter of U. D. C, Mayor of Greensboro, Chamber of Commerce, Woman's Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Civitan Club, Lions Club, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Guilford Battle Chapter of D. A. R. ; also the greetings from General Wil- liam A. Smith for the Confederate Veterans, greetings from the Colonial Dames, the D. A. R., the Virginia Division of U. D. C. And we do appreciate the anxiety of Mr. A. M. Scales (after all was said), for us to feel perfectly welcome in Greensboro. United Daughters of the Confederacy 81 The responses to addresses of welcome, by Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr., of Asheville, and her introduction of Mrs. R. P. Holt, our State President, was very appropriate. We wish here to express our thanks to our State President for her splendid report showing wonderful work during the year. To the Guilford Chapter we express our thanks for the very much enjoyed reception Wednesday evening. The ride to the North Carolina College, and the luncheon given by the Civitan and Lions Clubs were much enjoyed on Thursday — as was the reception that evening given by the Guilford Battle Chapter D. A. R. For both, we extend thanks. Also to the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs for the elegant luncheon given us at the Country Club on Friday. We are deeply indebted to the Chamber of Commerce for the trip to the Guilford Battle Ground on Friday afternoon. This was most instructive. Thanks to the Woman's Club and other welcoming clubs. The reception given by Mrs. R. F. Dalton Friday afternoon to the Colonial Dames, was most delightful. We wish to express our thanks to the ministers who led our devotions and to the press for their interest in our U. D. C. work. It is to the press that we look to keep our work before the world. We wish to thank Mrs. W. E. Massey, Third Vice-President-General, for her wonderful ad- dress, and the leader of the children for the entertaining evenings. To those who furnished the beautiful musical selections we extend our thanks. The stenographer and Miss Hadley Woodard, the secretary, have been most patient, and we especially feel that thanks are due Miss Woodard for so willingly helping, in place of Miss Henderson, the Recording Secretary, who was too ill in Salisbury to be present at Convention. This has been a most successful Convention, presided over so serenely by our able President, Mrs. R. P. Holt, and distinguished by the presence of our beloved President-General, Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler. Her address was patriotic and full of inspiration. Her very presence was an inspiration, and we thank her for coming. We thank Major Charles M. Stedman, Gen. Wm. A. Smith, Col. W. H. Chaplin and the other Confederate Veterans for attending our Convention. Maj. Stedman's address Friday evening was "North Carolina's Part in the War Between the States." We can never thank him enough for giving us that thrillingly instructive speech — and may he live many years to give us such another treat. 6 82 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Our thanks are freely given to the Greensboro Chapter, who one and all, helped to make this Convention such a success. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Henry A. London, Chairman, Mrs. Alfred Williams, Mrs. Ed. Woodard, Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Mrs. H. M. London, Mrs. Don Coffee, Jr., Mrs. M. H. Jones, Mrs. N. L. Stedman, Mrs. Thomas L. Speiden. The President, Mrs. R. P. Holt, declared the Convention adjourned. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Children of the Confederacy— Receipts from October 1922 to September 17, 1923 is I i! I Is, North Carolina Division U. D. C— Receipts from October 1922 to September 17, 1921 J7XT7Z37H7 Supplemental— Funds Received Since Balance September 17, 1923 United Daughters of the Confederacy 83 TREASURER'S REPORT OCTOBER, 1922, TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1923 Membership, 6,116. All Funds Received: Receipts Disbursements Balances (Special Funds) State Taxes $ 1,904.35 | 1,904.35 Sinkage 396.12 396.12 Old Ladies' Home 300.00 45.00 255.00 Soldiers' Home 214.50 50.00 164.50 Nurse (Old Ladies' Home) 29.00 29.00 State Education 1,800.93 1,073.00 727.93 Davis Monument 1,821.45 1,721.45 100.00 Free Bed 707.96 368.75 339.21 Gettysburg Monument 2,704.51 2,704.51 Lee Memorial 1,052.74 662.94 389.80 Publicity 52.10 35.00 17.10 Davis Highway 60.00 2.39 57.61 I. C. Room (Richmond) 164.00 164.00 Cunningham Memorial 72.00 50.00 22.00 ary Monument 191.17 131.30 59.87 veral Education 6.00 6.00 jcial Education 380.00 380.00 cie Highway 51.00 51.00 rizes (N. C. Division) 375.00 360.00 15.00 Polignac Pledge 15.00 15.00 jra MacDonald School 40.00 40.00 "Our Book" (Mrs. Holt) 76.00 76.00 One Charter (unused) 2.00 2.00 Woodward Trust Note 500.00 500.00 Pender Monument 400.00 400.00 Mrs. Bell (Registrar) 13.02 13.02 Interest (Note and Bonds) 39.68 39.68 State Fund (1922) 692.67 692.67 Special Miscellany (1922) 50.40 50.40 'rS. J. Dolph Long (Office) ... 100.00 100.00 valance 1922 1,221.46 1,221.46 "Waynesville Marker" 10.00 10.00 Refund for Bad Check 25.00 25.00 $15,468.06 $5,071.83 $10,477.23 84 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Funds Showing Debits: Confederate Veteran 81.00 84.00 3.00 Con. Women's Relief 112.25 175.00 62.75 General Taxes 1,261.20 1,274.60 13.40 Appomattox (Care of Graves) . 19.50 21.00 1.50 Stars and Bars Fund (deficit covered by receipts since balance) 1,464.96 1,511.98 47.02 $2,938.91 $3,066.58 $127.67 Total Receipts $18,406.97 Bank Balance September 25 $10,429.59 Less outstanding checks from all funds 1,024.94 $9,404.65 Bank Balance, Oct. 25, 1923 $8,246.94 Less outstanding checks 57.74 Actual Balance, Nov. 5, 1923 ....$8,189.20 This balance made up funds: Sinkage $ 352.10 Old Ladies' Home 255.00 Soldiers Home 164.50 State Education 737.43 Nurse (C. W. H.) 29.00 Gettysburg Monument 2,759.61 Free Bed 290.62 Lee Memorial 14.60 Publicity 17.10 Maury Monument 6.00 Special Education 380.00 Prizes, Balance 15.00 Flora MacDonald School 54.00 Special Miscellany 50.40 Interest (Note and Bonds) 39.68 Davis Monument 121.30 Woodward Trust Note 500.00 Moffitt Loan Fund 1,221.46 Total $7,007.79 North Carolina Division Open Checking Account $1,181.41 Mrs. R. E. Little, Treasurer. United Daughters of the Confederacy 85 Check Number To Whom Paid Amount 1 Mrs. D. M. Jones $ 5.00 2 Mrs. Amos H. Norris (Lee Memorial) 662.94 3 Mrs. Amos H. Norris (Cunningham Memorial) 131.30 4 First National Bank (Refund Bad Check) 25.00 5 American Express Company .64 6 Mrs. A. E. Fisher 2.39 7 Mrs. A. H. Norris (P. C. Tax) 7.00 8 Mrs. A. H. Norris (P. C. Tax) 8.00 9 Mrs. Marshall Williams (Parsley Portrait) 126.00 10 Mrs. A. H. Norris (Maury Monument) 177.17 11 North Carolina Sanatorium 45.50 12 Mrs. R. B. Almond 60.00 13 Paul-Gale-Greenwood Company 17.50 14 Mrs. T. W. Wilson 15.70 15 Mrs. D. G. Bell 9.19 16 Mrs. T. W. Holt 11.18 17 Dr. Henry Louis Smith 35.00 18 Carolina Printing Company 6.50 19 Carolina Printing Company 47.93 20 Mrs. Peter Gorrell 10.05 21 Mrs. R. P. Holt (Pender Monument) 400.00 22 George C. Parker Jewelry Co. (Silver C. W. Home) . . 82.00 23 Edith Pope (The Veteran) 10.50 24 North Carolina Sanatorium 27.00 25 Mrs. H. M. London (Christmas Soldiers Home) 50.00 26 Edith Pope 43.50 27 Mrs. Hunter Smith (C. W. Home) 45.00 28 North Carolina Sanatorium 46.50 29 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (Davis Monument) 296.00 30 Edith Pope 4.50 31 Mrs. J. Dolph Long 23.44 32 Edwards & Broughton (Treasurer's Book) 4.65 33 Carolina Office Equipment Company 7.30 34 Edith Pope 1.50 35 Edith Pope 4.50 36 Mrs. R. P. Holt 25.16 37 North Carolina Sanatorium 23.25 38 J. J. Fallon Company 15.00 39 Brown and Bigelow 11.00 40 North Carolina Sanatorium 21.00 41 Mrs. J. Dolph Long 65.50 42 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (Davis Monument) 1,153.38 86 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention 43 Mrs. T. W. Wilson 2.50 44 M. Page Andrews ("Our Book") 19.50 45 Mrs. I. W. Faison, Chairman 13.00 46 Mrs. P. H. Rothrock 6.40 47 Edith Pope 4.50 48 M. Page Andrews 17.50 49 W. W. Martin (Care Appomatox) 21.00 50 Anson Real Estate and Insurance Co. (Treas. Bond) 7.50 51 North Carolina Sanatorium 45.65 52 Edith Pope 1.50 53 E. J. Forney (N. C. C. W.) 855.00 54 Mrs. R. P. Holt 28.35 55 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (Publicity Pledge) 35.00 56 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (Cunningham Pledge) 50.00 57 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (C. W. Relief Pledge) 175.00 58 Edith Pope 3.00 59 Ideal Print Shop, Inc. (Office State Pres.) 112.25 60 Dr. McBrayer 44.35 61 Edith Pope 3.00 62 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (P. C. Taxes) 993.20 63 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (DePolignac Pledge) 15.00 64 Mrs. J. Dolph Long 31.30 65 Edith Pope 1.50 66 Campbell- Warner Marble Co. (Stars and Bars Memorial) 893.03 67 Mrs. R. E. Little 6.50 68 Messenger and Intelligencer (Printing) 4.75 69 M. Page Andrews 17.50 70 Mrs. B. R. Morris (Flowers) 10.00 71 North Carolina Sanatorium 22.50 72 North Carolina Sanatorium 23.25 73 Edith Pope 1.50 74 M. Page Andrews 2.00 75 Mrs. John M. Bryan ("Mammy" Mon. P. G. Alston) . 1.00 76 Edith Pope 4.50 77 Mrs. T. W. Holt 43.75 78 W. C. Whitehead (J. Davis Scholarship) 200.00 79 Mrs. Dolph Long 27.38 80 North Carolina Sanatorium 23.25 81 North Carolina Sanatorium 23.25 82 Mrs. L. B. Newell (Office Expense) 18.00 83 Mrs. J. A. Rountree (War Record Blanks) 30.00 84 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (Prizes North Carolina Division) . 360.00 United Daughters of the Confederacy 87 85 Mrs. R. W. Shields (Rebate P. C. Tax) 7.50 86 Mrs. C. S. Wallace (Office Expense) 50.84 87 Mrs. P. S. Rothrock (Office Expense) 3.82 88 Mrs. T. W. Holt 46.15 89 Evening Telegram Co. (Stars and Bonds Inv.) 15.00 90 Ideal Print Shop, Inc. (N. C. Div.) 42.50 91 M. Page Andrews 19.50 92 Mrs. J. Dolph Long 38.37 93 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (P. C. Taxes) 281.40 94 North Carolina Sanatorium 23.25 95 Mrs. W. E. White 6.14 96 Edward P. Dement 42.50 97 W. E. White Furniture Co 26.60 98 Louisburg Cotton Oil Mill 5.00 99 Campbell Warner Co 505.18 100 Louisburg Motor Co 18.53 101 Mrs. R. E. Little 33.00 102 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (Davis Monument) 272.07 103 Mrs. A. H. Norris (error — unused) 27.50 104 Mrs. Howell (Waynesville Marker) 10.00 105 Mrs. Howell (Waynesville Marker) 225.00 106 Mrs. J. P. Higgins (N. C. Room) 359.00 107 Mrs. Higgins (Dixie Highway) 51.00 108 Mrs. Higgins (N. C. Room) 17.00 109 Mrs. Higgins (Davis Monument) 134.30 110 Mrs. Higgins (Maury Monument) 60.87 111 Mrs. Higgins (Davis Highway) 59.61 112 Mrs. Higgins (Lee Memorial) 405.71 113 Mrs. Higgins (General Education) 6.00 114 North Carolina Sanatorium to October 25 25.24 115 Mrs. Higgins (Japanese Relief) 50.00 88 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention GKEETINGS Kinston, N. C, October 3, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, 0. Henry Hotel, Greensboro, N. C. Love to our President-General. Love and best wishes for you. Greetings to the Division. Have waited in sincere hope that I could be with you, but find it impossible. I am for Mrs. Harold for President-General if it comes to individual expression; and trust the Division may unite on this lady of quality. Mes. C. F. Harvey. Asheville, N. C, October 3, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Congratulations for splendid work of the past, you have always been keepers of the Southern faith. To you we look with surety that you will do what needs be to keep alive the memories of the heroic deeds of our fathers in defense of our Southern homes and their rights under the Constitution. May you impart some of your spirit to your sons and brothers throughout the State. C. M. Brown, Commander N. C. Division Sons of Confederate Veterans. Washington, D. C, October 3, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Please say to Daughters of the North Carolina Division, and to all friends with you, that my heart is full of gratitude to each one who gave strength, brains or wealth to help erect the beautiful fountain at Louisburg September 19, 1923, to the memory of my father and his flag — our flag — the Stars and Bars. If I could, I would be with you to try to tell them how happy they have made me, and how I am praying that blessings will come to each of them and that success, the greatest yet will come to the North Carolina Division, U. D. O, in 1924, with our Tempe Holt as our Leader. Jessica. Randolph Smith. United Daughters of the Confederacy 89 Orlando, Fla., October 2, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. The Florida Division sends cordial greetings and best wishes to you and the North Carolina Division in convention assembled. Aones Person, President. Gastonia, N. C, October 3, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Detained by illness. Hope to be with you tomorrow. Mailing gavels. Ask special delivery. Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson. Raleigh, N. C, October 3, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Greetings and best wishes for a happy and successful convention. Mrs. Palmer Jerman, President N. C. Federation Women's Clubs. Nashville, N. C, October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Greetings from Robert Ricks Chapter. Best wishes for convention. Leyla Carter, President. Bristol, Tenn., October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Loving Greetings from the Virginia Division, now in session. Mrs. James A. Scott, President. Tampa, Fla., October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Greetings and best wishes for North Carolina Division. Mrs. Amos H. Norris. 90 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Charlotte, N. C, October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Greeting and wishing you a successful convention. The Khaki and the Gray join hands in patriotic service. Mbs. James Renwick Wilkes. President N. C. American Legion Auxiliary. Henderson, N. C, October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, V. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Planned to be with you today. Sidney, Jr., has been quarantined. Suspicious case diptheria, and released too late for me to attend. Am disappointed. Love and good wishes. Mrs. Sidney P. Coopee. Henderson, N. C., October 4, 1923. North Carolina Division, V. D. C, Care Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, Greensboro, N. C. Greetings. All good wishes for a successful and enjoyable con- vention. Regret I cannot be with you. Mrs. Sidney P. Cooper, Director District No. Nine. Springhope, N. C, October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, Greensboro, N. C. My best wishes to you, Mrs. Goode, convention. Mrs. R. E. Wilder, Thirteenth Division Director. Enfield, N. C, October 4, 1923. M?s. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. '7. With love, greetings and best wishes for a successful convention. The Frank M. Parker Chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy 91 Rocky Mount, N. C, October 4, 1923. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division, U. D. C, Greensboro, N. C. Love and greetings from your home chapter, and best wishes for a most delightful and successful meeting. Mrs. G. T. Smith, President Bethel Heroes Chapter, U. D. C. Wilmington, N. C, October 4, 1923. N. C. Division Daughters of the Confederacy, Greensboro, N. C. Love and greetings to convention. Distressed not to attend. Disappointed at last moment. My Confederate Pageant, endorsed by Division, now ready for presentation. Historically and dra- matically arranged to teach truth, given to Chapters under most liberal conditions. May heaven's richest blessings attend each one at convention. Mrs. E. B. Burkheimer, Confederate Historian. 92 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention CHILDREN'S EVENING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1923 Mrs. Charles 8. Wallace, Director of C. of C, Presiding. Invocation Rev. R. Murphy Williams Solo Miss Katherine Wharton Presentation of Third Vice-President-General, Mrs. W. E. Massey Mrs. Charles S. Wallace Address Mrs. W. E. Massey Reading of three best reports. THREE BEST REPORTS FOR THE YEAR Robert E. Lee Chapter, Asheville, represented by Miss Evelyn Roberts. Annie K. Kyle Chapter, Fayetteville, represented by Miss Georgie Gilkey. Manly's Battery Chapter, Raleigh, represented by Miss Martha Haywood. PRIZE AWARDS 1. The William Moore Watson Banner given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig, in memory of her father to the Children's Chapter mak- ing the best report for the year, awarded to Robt. E. Lee, Ashe- ville, N. C. Presentation by Mrs. John T. Hollister, New Bern. 2. The Official Historical Medal, offered by the Historical Com- mittee of the Gastonia Chapter, U. D. C, to the High School pupil of the State for the best essay on the Immortal "Zebulon Baird Vance," won by Miss Annie Black Williams, President of the Annie K. Kyle Chapter, Fayetteville. Presented by Mrs. R. C. War- ren, President of the Gastonia Chapter 3. The W. H. Whitehead Medal offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt, in memory of her father, for the best essay on the "Confederate Navy," won by Master George Long, of Graham. Presented by Mrs. John L. Bridgers, of Tarboro. 4. $5.00 in gold, offered by Mrs. R. E. Little, in memory of her father, Col. Risden Tyler Bennette, 14th N. C. Regiment, to the High School pupil for the best essay on Brig.-General James John- son Pettigrew, of North Carolina, won by Miss Mabel Beecher, of United Daughters of the Confederacy 93 the Annie Johns Chapter, Leaksville. Presentation made by Mrs. Hunter Smith, of Fayetteville. 5. $10.00 in gold offered by Mrs. Eloise Burkheimer in memory of her daughter Anne Eloise Burkheimer, to the C. of C Chapter making the best general report, excelling in work in all the de- partments of State C. of C. activities, won by Robt. E. Lee, Asheville, presented by Mrs. William Peck, Wilmington. 6. The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter, Newton, offered a prize to the member of C. of C. in the State raising the most money for the Stars and Bars Memorial, won by Miss Eula Nicholson of the Belle Wilfong Chapter, Newton. Presented by Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, of Gastonia. 7. $10.00 in gold offered by Mr. Samuel Bear, to the boy in North Carolina under twelve years of age, writing the best essay on the "Confederate Flags," won by Master Bobbie Knox, of the Belle Wilfong Chapter, Newton. Presentation by Mrs. F. M. Williams, Newton. 8. $5.00 in gold offered by Mrs. Bessie Lee Wiggins Cawthorne, in memory of her grandmother, Elizabeth Slade Wiggins (who gave seven sons to the Confederate service) for the best essay written by a girl under 18 years of age on "Confederate Mothers," won by Miss Annie Louise Rogers, of the Annie K. Kyle Chapter, Fayetteville. Presented by Miss Elizabeth Burton Brown, Greensboro. 9. $5.00 in gold offered by Dr. Eugene Glenn, in memory of his father Marion S. Glenn, for the best essay on the "Record of their Ancestors," won by Miss Charlotte Tedder of the Augustus Burton Chapter, Shelby, presented by Mrs. John MacRae, Asheville. 10. The James B. Gordon Chapter, Winston-Salem, offered $10.00 to the High School pupil of the State for the best essay on James B. Gordon, won by Miss Mabel Beeker, Annie Johns Chapter, Leaks- ville, presentation by Mrs. W. O. Spencer, Winston-Salem. 11. $10.00 in gold offered by Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace to the District Director organizing the greatest number of C. of C. Chapters; every 25 new members added to each of the chapters already organized will count for the same as one new chapter; won by Mrs. T. A. Mott, Hickory, Director of District No. 2. Presented by Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, of Gastonia. 12. The J. D. Moore Loving Cup given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig to the Children's Chapter making the greatest increase in member- ship for the year won by the Belle Wilfong Chapter, Newton. Mrs. Glenn Long, leader. Presented by Mrs. R. C. Warren, of Gastonia. 94 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention HISTORICAL EVENING Friday, October 5, 1923 Invocation Rev. Edgar E. White Toy Symphony Pupils Mrs. Jess Alderman Introduction Greensboro's Distinguished Veterans Mr. T. J. Murphy Introduction Congressman Charles M. Stedman ..Mrs. T. W. Wilson Address — North Carolina's Part in the War Between the States Major Stedman Introduction Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler, President- General United Daughters Confederacy Mrs. Edgar Morrison Address Mrs. L. R. Schuyler United Daughters of the Confederacy 95 PRIZE AWARDS Individual Histobical Prizes Historian, Mrs. Rothrock presented the following prizes: Ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson of Gastonia, to the Daughter sending in the best "Reminiscence of a Woman of the Confederacy," won by Mrs. J. H. Anderson, of Fayetteville. Ten dollars in gold offered by the Mt. Airy Chapter for the best "Reminiscence of a Veteran," written by a Daughter, won by Mrs. J. H. Anderson, of Fayetteville. The Henry A. London prize of ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. H. A. London in memory of her husband to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The Causes That Led to the War Between the States," won by Mrs. J. B. Goode. The D. B. Coletrane prize of ten dollars in gold given by Mrs. D. A. Garrison in honor of her father to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "General Robert E. Lee's Life After the War," won by Mrs. Don E. Scott, of Graham. The Margaret Cromwell prize of twenty-five dollars offered by Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash-Morrison in memory of her grand- mother to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The North Carolina Women of the Sixties," won by Mrs. J. H. Anderson, of Fayetteville. Twenty dollars offered by General Julian S. Carr to the Daughter writing the best paper on "North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg," won by Mrs. Eloise Burkheimer. Twenty dollars offered by Mrs. J. Edward Johnston for the best paper written by a Daughter on "The Life and War Record of James Johnston Pettigrew," won by Mrs. J. H. Anderson. Ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. Frank Shepherd Spruill for the best paper written by a Daughter on "The Life and War Record of Col. Frank Byrd," won by Mrs. Annie Mason Gray Holley. Ten dollars in gold offered by Col. J. Bryan Grimes in memory of his father, to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The Life and War Record of Major-General B. Bryan Grimes," won by Mrs. J. A. Marshbourne. The Frank M. Parker Chapter of Enfield offered five dollars to the Daughter who writes the best paper on "The Life and War Record of Col. Frank M. Parker," won by Mrs. J. B. Goode. 96 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention Five dollars offered by Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell to the U. D. C. Schol- arship girl at N. C. C. W. who writes the best paper on "The Most Noted Women Connected With the War Between the States," won by Miss Margaret Bridgers, and presented to her by Mrs. L. B. Newell. The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter Medal to the Daughter sending in the best paper on "The Life of General Robert Ransom"; won by Mrs. I. T. Smith, of Rocky Mount. Chapter Report Prizes The Martha Glenn Loving Cup given by Mrs. S. A. Kindley in memory of her mother to the Chapter making the best historical report was won by the Haywood Chapter of Waynesville. The Carrie Watson Pearce Medal, given by Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, of Gastonia, in memory of her sister, to the Chapter making the highest record during the year including the greatest increase in membership, historical, educational, contributions to the needs of Veterans and all other work pertinent to the organization; won by the Stonewall Jackson Chapter of Charlotte. Five dollars in gold offered by Mrs. L. B. Newell to the Chapter President who will best express her report in not more than 150 words; won by Mrs. J. D. Long, of the Graham Chapter. District Report Prizes The Thirteenth District prize offered to the District sending in the best Historical report to the State Historian by September 15; won by the Thirteenth District, Mrs. Roy Wilder, director. The Lane Banner given by Mrs. T. W. Hyman, of New Bern, in memory of her father, William B. Lane, to the District making the best yearly report; won by the Thirteenth District, Mrs. Roy Wilder, director. Registration Prizes The Registrar, Mrs. J. Dolph Long, of Graham, presented the following prizes: Ten dollars offered by Mrs. J. Dolph Long to the Chapter which makes the greatest increase in membership during the year was won by the J. E. B. Stuart Chapter of Fayetteville. Ten Dollars offered by Mrs. C. F. Harvey, of Kinston, to the Chap- ter showing the greatest percentage of increase in membership during the year won by the Albritton-Sugg Chapter, of Hookerton. United Daughters of the Confederacy 97 Ten dollars offered by Mrs. Dan S. Hall, of Burlington, to the District showing the greatest percentage of increase in membership during the year, won by the Eleventh District, Mrs. N. A. Townsend, director. Ten dollars to the Chapter who registers the greatest number of members during the year between the ages of 18 and 25 years, won by the Asheville Chapter. World War Record Prizes The Sallie Bunn Thorp prize of $10 offered by the Bethel Heroes Chapter, in honor of their first president, to the Chapter sending in the greatest number of World War records correctly filled out; won by the Cape Fear Chapter of Wilmington. The Bethel Heroes Chapter of Rocky Mount prize of ten dollars to the Daughter sending in the largest number of World War Rec- ords; won by Mrs. Speiden, of Wilmington. Ten dollars offered by the Bethel Heroes Chapter in memory of Mrs. J. W. Hines to the member of the American Legion or Aux- iliary who fill out and send in to Mrs. R. P. Holt the greatest number of World War Records; won by Mrs. Henry Jackson, of New Bern. Stars and Bars Memorial Prizes The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter flag to the Chapter which raises the largest amount for the Stars and Bars Memorial; won by the Joseph J. Davis Chapter of Louisburg. The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter Medal to the Daughter who raises the largest amount for the Stars and Bars Memorial; won by Mrs. Mark Lassiter, of Snow Hill. Badge Prize Ten dollars in gold offered by the Cape Fear Chapter to the Chapter ordering the greatest number of badges during the year; won by the Kings Mountain Chapter. Confederate Song Prize Dixie Loving Cup offered by Mrs. H. W. Chapin, of Syracuse, N. Y., through the Asheville Chapter for the best collection of Songs of the Sixties; won by Mrs. L. L. Staton, of Tarboro. 98 Minutes of the Twenty -seventh Annual Convention Book Peize Prize offered by Mrs. T. W. Wilson to the Daughter selling the greatest number of "Our Books;" won by Mrs. T. A. Uzzell, of New Bern. Confederate Veteran Prize The Thirteenth District prize of ten dollars to the Daughter sending in the greatest number of new or renewal subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran; won by Mrs. T. A. Uzzell. Ten dollars offered by Mrs. Charles S. Wallace to the District di- rector sending in the greatest number of new subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran; won by Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, of the First Dis- trict. United Daughters of the Confederacy 99 STATE PRIZES, CHILDREN OF THE CON- FEDERACY, 1924 First — Official Historical Medal. Offered by the Historical Com- mittee of Gastonia Chapter to the High School pupils of the State for the best essay on "Jefferson Davis and the Jefferson Davis High- way." Second— The W. H. Whitehead Medal. Offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt in memory of her father, for the best essay on, "North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg." Third — Mrs. R. E. Little offers in honor of her mother, Mrs. Kate Shepherd Bennett and of her cousin, Dr. Henry Elliott Shep- herd, five dollars in gold, each, for best and next best papers by members of C. of C. on "North Carolina's Regiments 1861-1865." Fourth — Ten dollars in gold. The Belle Wilfong Chapter of Newton, offers a prize to the girl in the C. of C. who writes best paper on, "Women of the South in War Times." Fifth — Ten dollars in gold. The Annie K. Kyle Chapter of Fay- etteville offers a prize for best paper by member of C. of C. on, "Jefferson Davis, The Only President of the Confederacy." Sixth — Five dollars in gold. Offered by Mrs. Henry Kearns, of High Point, in memory of her father, Col. P. J. Sinclair, to the High School student writing the best essay on, "The South in the Building of the Nation." Seventh — Ten dollars in gold. Offered by Mrs. T. J. Murphy, of the Guilford Chapter, Greensboro, for the best paper from any High School student in North Carolina on, "The Causes of the War Be- tween the States." Eighth — Ten dollars in gold. Offered by the Jas. B. Gordon Chapter of Winston-Salem to the High School pupil sending in the best essay on "Gen. James B. Gordon." Ninth — The Anne Eloise Burkheimer prize of ten dollars in gold, given to the C. of C. Chapter accomplishing the best work in all departments of their activities during the year, based on the per- centage of membership of the Chapter. Tenth — The William Moore Watson Banner. Given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig in memory of her father, to the Children's Chapter mak- ing the best report for the year. 100 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Eleventh — The J. D. Moore Loving Cup. Given by Mrs. Thos. Lee Craig to the Children's Chapter making the greatest increase in membership for the year. Twelfth — Five dollars in gold offered by Dr. Eugene Glenn in memory of his father, Marion S. Glenn, for the best paper on "Record of Their Ancestors." STATE PEIZES FOR 1923-24 The following prizes are open to every Daughter in good standing in the N. C. Division. All papers must be in the hands of Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Mt. Airy, not later than September 15, must be typewritten and on only one side of the paper. Do not sign your name or that of your Chapter to paper but sign a fictitious name to paper then place your name, the name of your Chapter and town inside an envelope, seal and place your fictitious name and that of your paper on the outside. The papers will be judged and the envelope of the winner marked but these envelopes will not be opened until the prize is ready to be delivered. 1. The Wilkes Valley Guards Chapter, of North Wilkesboro, offers ten dollars in gold, in memory of Mrs. Carrie Finley Pilson for the best paper on: "The Part Taken in the World War by the Boy in Khaki Whose Forefathers Wore the Gray." 2. The Frank M. Parker Chapter of Enfield offers five dollars in gold for the best paper on "The Life and War Record of Col. F. M. Parker." 3. Mrs. Mary Bennett Little offers ten dollars in gold in memory of the "Anson Guards Co. C, 14th N. C. Regt." for the best paper on "The Administration of Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler, Ex-Presi- dent General, U. D. C." 4. Col. J. Bryan Grimes offered ten dollars in gold in memory of his father for the best paper on, "The Life and War Record of Major General J. Bryan Grimes." This prize is continued by Mrs. Alfred Williams, since the death of her brother, Col. Grimes. 5. Five dollars in gold offered by the Charles F. Fisher Chapter, of Burlington, for the best paper on "Charles F. Fisher." 6. Ten dollars in gold offered by the Battle of Bentonville Chap- ter in memory of Miss Carry Leazer for the best paper on the "Life of Governor Vance." United Daughters of the Confederacy 101 7. Ten dollars in gold offered by Col. Albert L. Cox for the best paper on the "Life and War Record of General William Ruffin Cox." 8. The Margaret Cromwell prize of ten dollars in gold, offered by Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Morrison in memory of her grandmother for the best paper on, "The North Carolina Women of the Sixties." 9. Twenty dollars in gold offered by General Julian S. Carr for the best paper on "The Surrender of Johnston to Sherman at the Bennett Place near Durham." 10. Five dollars in gold offered by Mrs. Albert Goldsmith, of Mt. Airy, for the best paper on "The Most Noted North Carolina General in the War Between the States." 11. The Henry A. London Prize of ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. H. A. London in memory of her husband for the best paper on "North Carolina's Part in the War Between the States." 12. Twenty dollars in gold offered by Mrs. J. Edward Johnston for the best paper on "Review of the Women of the South in War Times." 13. The D. B. Coltrane prize of ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. D. A. Garrison in honor of her father for the best paper on "The Citizenship of the Confederate Soldier After the War." 14. Twenty dollars in gold offered by Honorable Josephus Daniels in honor of his wife for the best paper on, "The Best Story of the Sacrifice or Daring of a Southern Woman During the War Between the States." 15. The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter will give a medal for the best paper on "The Life and War Record of General Robert Ransom." 16. The Frank M. Parker prize offered by Mrs. Mary Parker Bat- tle in memory of her father for the best paper on "The Chaplains of the North Carolina Regiments." Prize foe Confederate Veteran The Ransom-Sherrill Chapter offers ten dollars in gold in memory of Orren Randolph Smith to the Daughter who sends in the great- est number of subscriptions to the Confederate Veteran. Every order must pass through the office of Mrs. R. P. Holt to count in this con- test. World War Record Prize 1. The J. E. B. Stuart Chapter of Fayetteville, offers ten dol- lars in gold to the Chapter that sends in the greatest number of 102 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention World War Records properly filled before September 1. These records to be sent to Mrs. R. P. Holt. 2. Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace offers ten dollars to the Daughter that sends in the greatest number of orders for the Cross of Service. Price, $1.00. Blanks for both can be secured from Mrs. R. P. Holt. Confederate Roll of Honor Blanks 1. Mrs. J. Allison Hodges Vice-Regent of the N. C. Room in Rich- mond, Va., offers ten dollars in gold to the Daughter who sends in the greatest number of Rolls of Honor this year. You can get the blanks by writing to Miss Susan Harrison, Confederate Museum, Richmond, Va., but these records must be returned to Mrs. J. A. Higgins, Tarboro St., Rocky Mount, so that a record can be kept. She will send them to the Museum. 2. Mrs. Thos. L. Speiden, through the Cape Fear Chapter offers ten dollars in gold to the Chapter sending in the greatest number of Honor Rolls during the year. The same rules apply to this as to the above. Registration 1. Ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Graham, to the Chapter making the greatest increase in membership during the year. 2. Ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Kinston, to the Chapter showing the greatest percentage in increase in mem- bership during the year. 3. Ten dollars in gold offered by Mrs. W. E. White, of Louisburg, to the District showing the greatest percentage of increase in mem- bership during the year. 4. Ten dollars in gold offered by the John W. Dunham Chapter, Wilson, to the Chapter registering the greatest number of members during the year between the ages of 18 and 25 years of age. 5. Ten dollars in gold offered by the Cape Fear Chapter, Wilming- ton, to the Chapter Registrar who sends to the State Registrar dur- ing the year the neatest and most accurately prepared applications for membership. (There must be as many as ten new members, papers sent in to compete for this prize.) Lee Memorial Prize Mrs. T. E. Sprunt, through the Cape Fear Chapter, offers $25.00 in gold, in memory of the mother of the N. C. Division, U. D. C, and First President of the Cape Fear Chapter, to the Chapter mak- ing the largest donation to the Lee Memorial during this year. United Daughters of the Confederacy 103 District Prizes 1. Mrs. N. A. Townsend, of Dunn, offers ten dollars in gold to the District Director who organizes the greatest number of new chapters during the year. 2. The Thirteenth District offers ten dollars to the District that sends in to the State Historian before September 15 the best histori- cal report. 3. The Lane Banner given by Mrs. T. G. Hyman, of New Bern, in memory of her father, William B. Lane, to the District making the best annual report. N. C. C. W. Scholarship Girl's Prize The Guilford Chapter offers a Silver Loving Cup to the young lady holding a U. D. C. Scholarship at N. C. C. W. who writes the best essay on "The History and Work of the United Daughters of the Confederacy." These essays to be sent by September 1 to Mrs. L. B. Newell, 603 N. Church St., Charlotte. Martha Glenn Loving Cup This cup is given annually to the Chapter making the best his- torical report and was given by Mrs. S. A. Kindley, of Gastonia, in memory of her mother. Badge Prize Ten dollars in gold offered by the Guilford Chapter to the Chap- ter ordering the greatest number of our official badges this year. Blanks can be secured from Miss Lizzie Lindsay, Greensboro. Chapter Report Prizes 1. The Carrie Watson Pearce Medal, given by Mrs. Thos. L. Craig, of Gastonia, in memory of her sister to the Chapter making the highest record during the year in all departments of our work. Competing papers must be in the hands of the State President by September 25. 2. The Sallie Bunn Thorpe Prize of ten dollars in gold is offered to the Chapter of fifty members or less that makes the highest rec- ord along all lines during the year. This prize is given by the Bethel Heroes Chapter of Rocky Mount, in honor of their first Presi- dent. Papers must be in the hands of the State President by Sep- tember 25. 104 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention SCHOLAKSHIPS GIVEN BY THE NORTH CARO- LINA DIVISION OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY Mrs. William Parsley, N. C. C. W., Greensboro $130.00 Mrs. Ella Broadnax, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 Orren Randolph Smith, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 H. L. Riggins, N. C. C. W., Greensboro. 130.00 Zeb B. Vance, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 Jas. J. Metts, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 Mrs. Jacksie Daniels Morrison, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 Sion H. Rogers, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 Sam A. Ashe, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 130.00 Moffitt Loan, N. C. C. W., Greensboro 75.00 Jefferson Davis, Chapel Hill, N. C 200.00 Trinity College, Durham 60.00 From the General Educational Fund a Scholarship at the Uni- versity of Virginia is available this year. Two boys are being helped from the Hero Fund. All Scholarships and Loan Funds are being used. United Daughters of the Confederacy 105 3to idlemoriam At the hour of noon, Friday, October 5th, the business of the Con- vention was suspended for the Memorial exercises, with Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain, presiding. The Devotional Service was conducted by Dr. W. C. Smith, Dean of the North Carolina College for Women. Doctor Smith read Scripture passages and made a highly spiritual talk on "Faith." Mr. J. Foster Barnes sang Kipling's "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Reid then read a beautiful memorial address, which follows: We are met together at this hour to do honor to the memory of those who have passed over the river during the past year. To me, this Memorial Service is one of the sweetest and most impressive Sessions of our Convention. The custom of presenting a Cross of Honor to our Veterans is indeed a beautiful idea — the women who endured the trials and hardships during the War Between the States, have received no Crosses of Honor, but do you not believe that these women have worn an invisible Cross of Honor given to them by the Master Himself? And surely they are wearing Crowns of Victory now. A few months ago we had a most delightful guest in our home, Rev. Yoseph Ben Yamen of Persia. He told us of the terrible hardships endured by himself and family during the World War. He described in graphic words that horrible march from Armenia and Persia into Russia, fleeing from the unspeakable Turk. He and his family reached Russia in safety, but were there during the revolution and Bolshevist terror. When asked how he escaped to America he said simply "God sent a ship for us. The Captain was a good man and when I told him of our plight and desire to escape to America he said I will take you with me." Mr. Ben Yamen had taken training in a Theological Seminary in Columbia, S. C. Friends in Columbia helped them to get a start and Mr. Ben Yamen said "My wife says she would rather spend one day in Christian America than a whole year in the land we used to live in." Yes, friends these Daughters and brave Veterans who have gone before us en- dured hardships, sorrow and care during their pilgrimage here on earth but can you not hear those who followed their Savior here on earth saying, "Oh, I'd rather spend one glad day here in this beautiful heavenly home, than a whole life time on earth." 106 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention The roll was then called of departed Daughters of the North Carolina Division who were called home during the past year. The following Memorials were read: Memorial to Hon. J. Bryan Grimes by Mrs. Henry M. London. Memorial to Dr. James Power Smith by Mrs. J. Sterling Jones. Memorial to Mrs. S. D. Twitty by Mrs. V. L. Pendleton. Memorial to Mrs. Mary Applewhite Killian and Mrs. K. W. Long by Mrs. P. W. Williams. Prayer, Mrs. Henry A. London. COL. J. BRYAN GRIMES Inheriting a name illustrious in the Confederate history of the South and of the Old North State, and having made for himself a record that reflected credit upon the name, the life of John Bryan Grimes, of North Carolina, stands as an example of rare accom- plishment. He who never knew old age served for more than twenty-two years as Secretary of State for North Carolina and helped to develop her resources along all lines through one of the most difficult, though successful periods of her statehood. When death closed his career on January 11, 1923, after a brief illness, his State paid him tribute as an exalted official. His body lay in state in the rotunda of the Capitol, with the flag at half mast, and every state office was closed in his honor. Over his casket was draped the flag of North Carolina and the banner of the Confederacy. The War Between the States had been over for more than three years when John Bryan Grimes was born on June 3, 1868, at Ral- eigh. His father was Maj. Gen. Bryan Grimes, one of those gallant officers of the Army of Northern Virginia during the War Between the States; his mother, Charlotte Emily Bryan, was daughter of John Heritage Bryan of New Bern, N. C, a prominent lawyer and representative in the State Legislature and National Congress. Colonel Grimes spent his early manhood at Grimesland, the ances- tral home in Pitt County, N. C, where he was taught by private tutors, afterwards attending the Raleigh Male Academy and other noted schools of the State, graduating from the University of North Carolina in the class of 1886. From his earliest years he was interested in historical matters, and in an address he delivered at the unveiling of a Confederate monument at Bethel, Va., he told how he learned to revere the sacred cause of the Confederacy at his mother's knee and from his honored soldier father who loved the South with religious devotion. As the years passed and his influence increased, he ever sought United Daughters of the Confederacy 107 to exalt the fame of the Confederate soldier, to honor his heroic service, and to aid him in his declining years. Fitting indeed that he should be Commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of North Carolina and a beloved counsellor of the Daughters. His military title came from the position he held on the staff of Governor Elias Carr. Among the many tributes called forth by his untimely death, one writer lists him with "the five most useful and patriotic men of North Carolina," another was deeply impressed that in a long and successful political career, his only "machine" was a record of efficient public service; while another says of him: "Colonel Grimes was of delightful personality. Into whatever company he was cast, he was of charming companionship, in politics ho was a statesman, in society he was a brilliant element. He was a man of polished education, and properly served as chairman of the State Historical Commission from 1907 to the past year. He was actively associated with the State Literary and Historical Society, was President of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolu- tion, and was also prominently identified with the interests of the University of North Carolina. "It was as a State executive that Colonel Grimes excelled. In official circles he was accorded the distinction of having the reputation as the most efficient Secretary of State of his time. His management of the office was so far faultless that whatever of contemplated can- didacy in the direction of his succession developed was but tentative. No one offered for Grimes' office with any real hope of securing it so long as he was a candidate for reelection. The people had come to regard him as their Secretary of State for life. He was an ele- gant man, an official without blame, a citizen of loyal impulses, a character so intimately entwined around the heart of the State that it mourns because of his passing." More especially does this loss touch the hearts of the members of the Johnston Pettigrew Chapter for it was to his loving counsel and to the sincerity of his judgment that the heart and mind of our chapter turned on all matters of historical and patriotic interest concerning the perpetuation of our heroic past. The State has lost an honored official and useful public servant. We have lost our personal friend, who by his splendid life added fresh laurels to the unchallenged record of the Grimes family in North Carolina history. 108 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention MRS. S. D. TWITTY The pure spirit of our beloved sister, Mrs. S. D. Twitty, passed beyond the boundary of life into the realm of eternal glory July 26, 1923. She was born July 28, 1835, so in two more days she would have lived eighty-eight years — a long but a very beautiful life. She early dedicated her life to God, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. When I first knew her in 1855, she was a happy young girl; when I met her again in 1867 she wore widow's weeds for her husband killed while fighting for our rights during the War Between the North and South, and in all these years she never lightened her mourning for the husband of her youth. John Eldridge Twitty, and my friend, Sallie Drake, were married December 31, 1863, during a furlough, after the expiration of which he returned to his post of duty. He was mortally wounded at the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse on May 12, 1864. The battlefield fell into the hands of the Fed- erals, and the wounded were taken to Washington where he died May 21, and was buried at Arlington Heights. In November, 1865, Mrs. Twitty and her brother went to Wash- ington to bring his body back to his old home, and it was identified by her picture lying on his breast. In 1867, we taught school together at the Warrenton Female Col- lege where she had graduated while Hon. Daniel Turner was Presi- dent. Afterwards we taught a private school at my home here in Warrenton, and never a word of misunderstanding to mar our friendship. Afterward she taught in Judge Carr's family and in Wilson, and for twenty-five years was lady principal at President Hobgood's school at Oxford. For more than sixty years she was a teacher and leader of the young and was peculiarly adapted to give the highest ideals. She was very gentle yet very firm, deeply devoted without display, intensely religious, but broad in her views, and detested hypocrisy. So efficient as a teacher, so self-sacrificing always, so sympathetic — indeed, so in love with her profession that her school-room was a sanctuary. Feeling the infirmities of old age, eight years ago, she gave up her work, and made her home with her great niece, Mrs. Geo. Scog- gin. She was interested in every good work, and was such a good worker in the U. D. C. that we made her our president, which office she held until her failing eye-sight forced her to give it up. United Daughters of the Confederacy 109 The Chapter unanimously made her honorary president for life as an appreciation of the good work she had accomplished. She has left us but why should we mourn — for There is no death! What seems so is transition. This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life Elysian Whose portal we call death. MRS. J. Y. KILLIAN AND MRS. T. W. LONG The past year has been one of great sadness among the members of the Ransom-Sherrill Chapter of Newton. For seven years its membership has been unbroken by the Dark Angel, but the first six months of the year saw the mothers of three, the grandmother of one, the husband of another, and two of our leading Daughters fall at his dire summons. Two women who took an active part in the work of the chapter, and who held the responsible offices of regis- trar and treasurer. It was on a bleak afternoon in January that the sad news came to her friends, that after a brief illness, Mrs. J. Y. Killian (Mary Applewhite) had passed from us to a blissful immortality. Coming to Newton as a bride, it was not long before Mrs. Killian transferred her membership from the Scotland Neck Chapter to that of the Ransom-Sherrill in her adopted home, and to that chapter she was ever a loyal, devoted member, serving it as its registrar for a number of years. The early days of genial spring were just bursting the bonds of chilly winter, when sweetly and peacefully the gentle spirit of Mrs. T. W. Long (Daisy Long) took her flight to join loved ones above. Born and reared near the home, where she passed away she now sleeps with her dear family nearby, where her kindly spirit first saw the light. There never lived a lovelier character than Mrs. Long. If she had an enemy no one ever knew it. She lived and died beloved by every one. True to herself, her friends and her chapter. She was our loyal faithful treasurer till death took her from us, and during her long months of illness never faltered in her allegiance to the Daughters. To both of the noble Daughters words fail us to pay fitting tribute, their deeds spoke for them. Born of Confederate parents, with the blood of Confederate soldiers in their veins, they were ever true to the traditions of their beloved Southland. Their faces we will see no more, and their voices will no longer be heard in our midst, but their memories will ever live with their Chapter, and with feelings 110 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention of sorrow, their Chapter offers to those mourners this faint tribute of affection. DR. JAMES POWER SMITH James Power Smith was a gift of God to the Nation. He was born on July 4, 1837, in New Athens, Ohio, whither his parents had moved from Winchester, Va. Most of his life was spent in Virginia. For the past few years Greensboro had claimed him as a resident, and from here last August at the age of 86, his spirit was transferred to its heavenly home and his body to its resting place in historic Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. Full and interesting sketches could be given of him as Editor, Author, Historian, Clerk of the Synod of Virginia for over 50 years, a successful Minister of the Gospel and a high-toned Christian gentleman with all the ideas and ideals of the "Old South." But at this hour we will lay our wreaths to the memory of the brave Con- federate Soldier — the comrade of and the last survivor of the Staff of the immortal "Stonewall Jackson." It was the great privilege of the Guilford Chapter to hear the story of those days with Jackson from the lips of Dr. Smith. How our hearts were thrilled by the recital! (Reading from Literary Digest, September 15, 1923). Dr. Smith was a singularly fortunate man. He had stood in battle for his country, he had served hon- orably under a famous leader, he had been a part of events whose renown has filled the world, he had discovered a faith that was a lamp unto his feet and a light unto his path when earthly lights were failing and he ended his days surrounded by the loving care of those who were dearest to him upon earth. It was a beautiful life — beautifully ended, and of such it may be said "Men from tears refrain! Honor and praise, but mourn them not." United Daughters of the Confederacy 111 3to Jflemortam HON. J. BRYAN GRIMES— Raleigh Guilford Chapter — Greensboro MRS. T. A. LYON MRS. W. E. PATTERSON Bethel Heroes Chapter — Rocky Mount MRS. J. B. PHILIPS Roanoke Minute Men Chapter — Littleton MRS. ELLEN DOUGLASS LEACH Abel A. Shuford Chapter — Hickory MRS. BETTIE HOLDEN MRS. A. S. ABERNETHY Pamlico Chapter — Washington MISS JENNIE J. BURBANK Emeline J. Pigott Chapter — Morehead City MRS. KATHERINE LEWIS AsheyUle Chapter — Asheville MRS. W. P. PEGRAM MRS. J. W. ALBRIGHT MRS. W. P. SUDDERTH MRS. J. H. COWGILL Honorary Members : MRS. M. J. BEARDEN MRS. JAS. M. YOUNG MRS. GOODSON ROBERTS 112 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Frank M. Parker Chapter — Enfield MRS. LAURA A. GREGORY MRS. NANNIE P. BURT James B. Gordon Chapter — Winston-Salem MRS. JULIA BTNUM MRS. MARY EVERETT LOCKETT John W. Dunham Chapter — Wilson MRS. J. E. DUNNINGTON Vance County Chapter — Henderson MRS. REBECCA C. WATKINS Greene County Chapter — Snow HiU MRS. PATTY POWELL TAYLOR Thomas Ruffin Chapter— Goldshoro MRS. J. H. WISSLER MISS SUDIE GRISWOLD MRS. ELIZABETH COLLIER FULGHUM MRS. PEARL FIELDS SHANNON MRS. ELLA CRABTREE CASTEX Randolph Chapter — Asheboro MRS. LYDIA JANE HANCOCK MRS. LUCY CROWSON ROSS Winnie Davis Chapter — Pittsboro MRS. DAVID WOMBLE Albemarle Chapter — Albemarle MRS. J. M. BOYETTE MISS PATTIE McCAIN MRS. W. C. RUSSELL United Daughters of the Confederacy 113 John N. Whitford Chapter— PoUocksvMe MRS. LIM BELL BENDER MRS. CLARA CREAGH COX MRS. JOHN WATSON PEARCE MRS. GERTRUDE FONIVELLE FOSCUE MRS. MARY HURT WHITFORD MRS. AMY BALLARD WHITE Briarfield Chapter — Thoniasville MRS. C. R, THOMAS High Point Chapter — High Point MISS AVERY KIRKMAN Confederate Grays Chapter — Mount Olive MRS. ANNIE WITHERINGTON SOUTHERLAND Cape Fear Chapter — WiDnington MRS. JOHN L. CANTWELL MRS. C. C. BROWN MRS. J. C. MUNDS MISS BETTIE PRICE MRS. R. D. CRONLEY Ransom-Sherrill Chapter — Newton MRS. J. Y. KILLIAN MRS. T. W. LONG A. M. Waddell Chapter— Kinston MRS. RUTH HOWARD ANDREWS Joseph J. Davis Chapter — Louisburg MRS. SALLY WHITE RUFFIN 114 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Fannie Patton Chapter — Asheville MISS MARY PULLIAM Hertford County Chapter— Winton MRS. THOS. D. BOONE MRS. JULIA A. NEWSOME MRS. ETHEL WARD HINES Stonewall Jackson Chapter — Charlotte MRS. A. T. SUMMEY MRS. F. H. LEWIN MISS GERTRUDE PHARR Warren County Chapter — Warrenton MRS. S. D. TWITTY New Bern Chapter — New Bern MRS. F. C. ROBERTS MRS. HANNAH ALLEN IVES Gastonia Chapter — Gastonia MRS. GEORGE A. GRAY MRS. CLYDE RIDDLE United Daughters of the Confederacy 115 DISTRICT REPORTS District No. 1 Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy : As District Director, I take pleasure in submitting the following report : The McDowell Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was hostess to the Annual District Meeting of the First District, North Carolina Division, on Saturday, April 28, 1923. A short informal reception was held at the home of Mrs. Eugene Cross, after which the business session was opened in the High School Auditorium. A most unusual and unique address of welcome was given by Miss Margaret Winslow of the hostess Chapter, and Mrs. E. L. McKee, of Sylva, responded in a most pleasing manner. Interesting reports from all of the Chapters of the District, com- munity singing, and an appropriate reading by Miss Mary Hudgins were features of the day. During the business session a beautiful sil- ver loving cup, valued at $70.00, was exhibited and offered by the Asheville Chapter to that Daughter in North Carolina, who would compile the best collection of old Southern songs of the period of the Confederacy, giving the circumstances of the writing and the story of the writers. The cup is the gift of Mrs. H. W. Chapin, of Syracuse, New York, in honor of her father, Mr. Herman F. Arnold, who transcribed the music of Dixie, played by his band at the inauguration of Jefferson Davis, February 18, 1861. Mrs. Chapin also gave a four years' scholarship at the Farm School in honor of her mother, to be known as the "Victoria Arnold Scholarship." The business session closed with the election of officers, Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey being reelected director, and Mrs. D. F. Giles, secretary. A luncheon was served at 1:30 o'clock, after which the ladies en- joyed a motor ride to beautiful Lake James, ten miles away, where an hour was enjoyed in the Club House and on the water front. The District has: Old members 704 New Members 84 Collections $2,621.54 Disbursements 2,236.81 116 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention The District has responded generously to all appeals, including contributions of can fruits, apples, towels and cash, to the Soldiers Home and the Confederate Women's Home. The District erected a memorial marker, at Waynesville, where the last shot of the War Between the States, was fired. The mark- ing of this historic spot, originated with the Haywood Chapter and was promoted by the chapters of the district, with the presidents forming the committee. The cost of the marker was two hundred and twenty-five dollars, contributed by the chapters in the district. The unveiling of this marker will take place October 9. The C. of C. in this District have been very active, although only four chapters sent reports. There are 196 members. Respectfully submitted, Sarah McDonald Gilkey, Director. District No. 2 This District is composed of Lenoir, Hickory, Newton, Statesville and Mooresville. Am sorry to report Morganton inactive. We have 370 active members. Fifteen new members were added this year. All members have registered and old and new members in chapters have paid State and general taxes. All have paid their quota of educational fund except one which reported "about half paid." Receipts for the district totalled $950.00. Net amount paid to all funds as stated in report, $812.27. The chapters have most generously remembered our Veterans at Raleigh and aided our old ladies in Fayetteville in many ways. At home they have given substantial aid to all needy Veterans and have also remembered their wives with kindnesses. Hot din- ners and luncheons have been served at different times during the year and social entertainments provided for those who are still hale and hearty. The widows of veterans were entertained by one chapter and they appreciated the thoughtfulness very much. Wreaths and flags have been provided for those who have passed away. Sick members of the chapters have been sent cards and flowers. The soldiers at Oteen remembered. Seven Crosses of Honor have been given; 4 subscriptions to The Veteran secured; 2 medals awarded; 1 Reminiscence purchased; 1 book, Women of the South, given to the library; several prizes offered on various subjects; 75 iron crosses were placed on graves of Confederate soldiers. United Daughters of the Confederacy 117 We have observed all memorial days as recommended by the Di- vision with appropriate ceremonies. In April the District meeting was entertained at Mooresville, "The Battle of Bentonville" Chapter being hostess. A large num- ber attended and were most warmly welcomed. The day was very helpful and most interesting. In this District we have seven C. of C. Chapters. Members, 415. New members, 205. One Chapter secured 200 new members this year which is equivalent to eight new chapters. The children in these chapters are faithful workers and render invaluable aid in many ways to the mother chapters. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. T. A. Mott, Director. District No. 3 Madam President and Daughters : The constant desire of your Chairman since the meeting at Cleve- land Springs one year ago has been to keep in close and intimate touch with the women of her District. In doing this, she is de- lighted to report that without exception they are actively engaged in splendid work. There are 757 members in this District, to which 43 new mem- bers have been added this year. They have raised $3,380.44, most of which they have spent for the regular business of the organiza- tion. All have paid their taxes, contributed to education to the sinking fund, and responded generally to State and general calls. They all remember the Veterans, sending them fruit and flowers when ill, and entertaining them in various ways. The most encouraging work of the year is the organization of two Children's Chapters — the one at Belmont, which is prospering mightily under joint leadership of Miss Lineberger and Miss Cran- ford, the other at Lincolnton, where the District meeting was held this year. This meeting was called to order on May 16, at 11 A. M. in the Historical Memorial Hall, where a large audience had gath- ered in spite of the unfavorable weather. Mrs. Milton Tiddy led in prayer and Mrs. Rees welcomed the Daughters to Lincolnton in a most gracious manner. 118 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. Wilson, of Gastonia, responded in her usual charming man- ner. Splendid reports were read from all of the Chapters in the District. A most interesting paper on the Soldiers Home in Raleigh by Miss Martha Haywood was read — some important motions were carried, one of these being made by Mrs. Thomas Craig, of Gastonia, that every Chapter as soon as possible contribute to the Stars and Bars Memorial — all important U. D. C. questions were discussed. Mrs. Cabell Smith, former President of the Virginia Division, was honor guest and made a talk on the most important things being done by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She enthusias- tically referred to the historic interest and beauty of the hall in which the Lincolnton Chapter was entertaining its guests. Mrs. Frank Dowd, of Charlotte led in the concert of old-fashioned songs, and a delicious luncheon was served. The District accepted a cordial invitation to go to Gastonia next year and be the guests of the Chapter in that hospitable City. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. L. B. Newell, Director. District No 4 Although composed of only three chapters and therefore the smallest District in the State, it is with pleasure that we submit the following report: Our District meeting was held in the Robert E. Lee Hotel, of Winston-Salem, on May 25, with representatives from each Chapter present. At twelve-thirty the members of the James B. Gordon Chapter were hostesses to the officers of their chapter and all vis- itors, at a most delightful luncheon. After lunch the business session was held in the Orangerie of the hotel. What we consider the most important objects for which the U. D. C. is working were discussed by members of the District who had made a special study of these subjects. We were honored by having with us our State Historian, who is a member of our District, and who, in a very entertaining way, increased our knowl- edge about the historical work. The address of the day was given by our beloved ex-president, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, and, as al- ways, her message was a wonderful help and inspiration. Reports from the chapters showed that good work was being done by each one. An interesting and helpful open session was held. United Daughters of the Confederacy 119 After adjournment the visitors were given a lovely reception by the hostess chapter. On May 10 memorial exercises were observed by the District, the living Veterans were given bountiful dinners and well entertained, while the graves of the dead were beautifully decorated. We have sent quantities of canned fruit, apples, jellies, and pre- serves besides forty dollars cash and two beautiful warm comforts to the Soldiers Home and Confederate Woman's Home. Substantial aid has also been given Veterans outside of Home. We send flowers whenever there is a death of a Veteran or Daugh- ter. We have sent in three subscriptions to The Confederate Veteran and bought ten copies of Our Book. Last year one of our chapters won the prize of five dollars for sending in the best expressed report of not more than one hundred and fifty words. Our historical report is as follows: typewritten pages, 65; printed pages, 250; written pages, 115; pictures in schools, 2; flags in schools, 6; and a new flag given Veterans; Reminiscences, 1; two of the Chapters had historical programs at each meeting. Two prizes were offered to schools. A member of our District gives the U. D. C. scholarship prize, then we have two State prizes, one given by a member and the other by a Chapter making five prizes from our District. Our three Chapters have a membership of 286. We have added thirteen of these during the past year. We have given the following amounts: Educational fund, $69.50, which means the twenty-five cents per member of each chapter; North Carolina Room at Richmond, $10.00; Jefferson Davis Monu- ment, $40.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $30.00; Gettysburg Monu- ment, $2.00; Free Bed, $35.00; Confederate Women's Relief Fund, $7.00, and Orrin Randolf Smith Scholarship, $10.00. These amounts, with the others given, make a total of eight hundred and eighty- two dollars and ten cents given in cash from our District, not counting the many other valuable things given whose monetary value we do not record. We are one hundred per cent registered with both State and general registrars and have paid all taxes and sinking funds. Although our new Chapter is not registered we cannot help re- porting that we have one organized at Sparta, with thirty enthusi- astic women to sign the charter application and ready to begin work with the new year. Besides this, we have a Chapter almost ready 120 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention to organize in Elkin and which we hope to soon add to the active chapter list of our Division. Respectfully submitted, Lura Pinley Coffey, Director. District No 5 Madam President and United Daughters of the Confederacy: We beg to submit the following report: The annual meeting of the Fifth District was held at Lexington, N. C, May 17, 1923; the Robert E. Lee Chapter as hostess. Just ten years ago Lexington was hostess to the First District. A beautiful luncheon was served by the members of the Robert E. Lee Chapter at the March Hotel, after which the business meet- ing was held in the First Presbyterian Church. The meeting was opened by singing America. We were then led in prayer by Rev. Sidney Holmes, pastor of the church. Mrs. H. L. Propst welcomed us most beautifully in behalf of the Robert E. Lee Chapter, to which Mrs. J. E. Lambeth, of Thomasville, gave the response. Three most delightful musical numbers gave variety to the program. China Grove, High Point, Lexington, Thomasville and Tar Heel Chapter Children of Confederacy, responded to roll call, Salisbury sent regrets and a very fine report, but nothing was heard from Concord. It was a great disappointment to us that our State President, Mrs. R. P. Holt, was detained on account of illness. A telegram was sent her conveying our love and good wishes for a speedy recovery. The Educational Fund of twenty-five cents per capita was stressed and each Chapter of the District urged to send this to the State Treasurer. The State Chairman of the Stars and Bars Memorial Committees made a plea for this memorial and asked each Chapter to give as lib- erally as possible to this fund so that the fountain could be un- veiled before Convention this fall. The amount needed for the business scholarship to be given at N. C. C. W. by this District has never been completed. A new committee was appointed, and urged to raise the necessary amount so that some girl could have the use of the money by fall. United Daughters of the Confederacy 121 The Chapter reports were most interesting and showed that good work is being done by the Fifth District. The District feels most grateful to Mrs. Henderson for the flag presented by her to the District. Mrs. J. F. Hayden, of High Point, was elected District Director. District accepted an invitation from High Point for the meeting of 1924. This District has six Chapters; 338 members; 17 new members. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J. F. Hayden, Director. District No. 6 The annual meeting of the Sixth District, of the United Daughters of Confederacy, was held with the Chalmers Glenn chapter, Leakes- ville-Spray, May 16, 1923. The meeting was held in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Ben Reid welcomed the guests and Mrs. J. D. Kernodle responded to the address of welcome. We had expected to have our State President, Mrs. Holt, with us, but in her absence, Mrs. J. Dolph Long, State Registrar, made a splendid talk on registration. She explained how important and necessary the new registration was. Mrs. Long told how the Chapter registrars should file the Chapter blanks. All six Chapters in the District were represented; also the four Children's Chapters. Each Chapter had splendid reports and showed work and interest. Altogether, it was one of the best and most interesting meetings of the District. Rockingham Chapter invited the District to meet in Reidsville next year. At 12 o'clock we were invited into the Sunday School Room where the Local Chapter were hostesses to the District at a de- lightful luncheon. There are in the District, six Chapters of U. D. C, with an active membership of 451. Fifty-seven new members were received in the District. We have four C. of C. Chapters in the District with a total membership of 102. I am glad to report that every Chapter in the District is properly registered with State and General Di- vision, and each Chapter has a complete Chapter file. We have paid all taxes and sinking fund. We have observed all anniver- saries and Memorial Day. We have given dinners to our Veterans and their wives. 122 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Rockingham Chapter has paid house rent and partial support for two Veterans. Randolph Chapter took over the care of an invalid Veteran, and his wife, until his death, providing food, coal and a pair of woolen blankets. Each Chapter has contributed to the needy Veterans in some way, by sending Christmas boxes and personal gifts. Five prizes have been offered in the District, two through gen- eral organization and three in State Division. Two State prizes are given by two members of our District, value $20.00. Our his- torical reports show two flags placed in schools, seven pictures placed in schools, value $61.00. Books given, 52, value $106.50; three Reminiscences, typewritten pages 34, written pages, 6; most every Chapter reported historical meeting every month. Reports showed 13 subscriptions to Veteran. We have given to Confederate Woman's Home and to Soldiers Home at Raleigh. All communications of importance coming to me during the year have been referred to the Chapters for their consideration. Some of the Chapters failed to give their receipts and disbursements. The financial report, showing disbursements for the year, is as follows: State and General Tax and Sinking Fund $231.50 Jefferson Davis Monument 51.00 Free Bed at Montrose 31.00 State Education Fund 87.00 Confederate Woman's Relief Fund 11.50 Stars and Bars Memorial 26.50 North Carolina Room in Richmond 21.00 Gettysburg Monument 16.00 Confederate Woman's Home 25.00 Confederate Soldiers Home 22.00 Orrin Randolph Smith Memorial 10.00 Cunningham Monument 2.00 Publicity Fund 3.00 Jefferson Davis Highway 11.00 Lee Memorial 63.50 $612.00 Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Dan S. Hall, Director. United Daughters of the Confederacy 123 District No. 7 On June 9, at Rocky River Springs, District No. 7 held a most pleasant and profitable meeting. At 11:00 o'clock the meeting was called to order by the leader and the session was opened by prayer, followed by our song, "America." Miss Malry, of the Albemarle Chapter in well chosen words, welcomed the delegates and visitors. The absence of our State President, Mrs. Holt, also delegates from two Chapters, was very much regretted. Those present, however, had reports of good work and promises of greater things in the future. Three Chapters, Albemarle, Wadesboro and Rockingham, have live Children's Chapters and are doing a great work. Gen- eral W. A. Smith, of Ansonville, whom we all love, was present and delighted us with a beautiful and interesting address. Mrs. R. E. Lee, Miss Mary Blair, Mrs. Walter Crowell and Miss Malry all gave very instructive and entertaining talks. Mrs. Crowell urged the chapters, adults and children, to take special interest in his- torical work and "thereby bring up the youth of the South to remember the heroic deeds of their ancestors." At 1:00 o'clock lunch was served in the dining-room of the hotel. At the afternoon session the first thing on our program was a memorial service conducted by Mrs. W. C. Heath of the Monroe Chapter in honor of the members who had passed away during the year. All the Chapters of the District have paid State and Gen- eral taxes, and contributed to the following causes: Old Soldiers Home, Confederate Woman's Home, North Carolina Room in Rich- mond, Jefferson Davis Monument, Confederate Women's Relief, Stars and Bars Memorial and Educational Fund. Special music for this occasion was arranged and all most thoroughly enjoyed a solo, "The Sword of Robert E. Lee" by Mrs. James Griffith. Mrs. Little led in our patriotic songs which were an inspiration to all. After singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," we adjourned to meet again next June at either Rockingham or Laurinburg. Mrs. R. B. Redwine, Director. District No. 10 The Tenth District is composed of six Chapters in the following towns: Pittsboro, Cary, Smithfield, Sanford, Louisburg and Raleigh, having a membership of 306, 21 new members having been added this year. 124 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention The district meeting was held in Cary in April, and delightfully entertained by that Chapter. All State, and General taxes, Sinking and Educational funds have been paid. We have observed birth- days of Lee, Jackson and Maury. Have aided Soldiers Home, Louisburg, having furnished one room. Have visited the sick in Hospital taking them fruits and gifts. Have aided Women's Home in Fayetteville, giving table linen and helping in other ways. All Chapters have served dinners to Veterans, and decorated all graves with flags and flowers on May 10th. We have subscribed to the following causes: Confederate Women's Relief $ 4.75 North Carolina Room at Richmond 15.00 Jefferson Davis Monument 92.50 Gettysburg Monument 42.50 Educational Fund 64.00 Stars and Bars Memorial, Louisburg giving $500.00 of this amount 512.00 Free Bed 16.50 Jefferson Davis Highway 1.00 Lee Memorial 2.00 Cunningham Memorial 2.00 Receipts $1,459.84 Disbursements 1,193.42 We have two Children's Chapters, Manly's Battery Chapter, Ral- eigh, Henry A. London Chapter, Pittsboro. All birthdays of those in Hospital at Soldiers Home observed. Johnston Pettigrew Chap- ter, Raleigh, sending cakes. Every Wednesday a committee visits the Hospital carrying fruits, candies and magazines. Another com- mittee has charge of our Confederate Cemetery at Raleigh, caring for the graves of more than a thousand Confederate dead. Had beautiful and inspiring exercises on January 19, May 10 and June 3. Respectfully submitted, Mks. Alfred Williams, Director. United Daughters of the Confederacy 125 District No. 11 Madam President and Daughters of the Confederacy: The following report is submitted from the Eleventh District of the North Carolina Division of the U. D. C. This District has nine Chapters, with an active membership of 469; also three active Chapters of Children of the Confederacy. During the year 95 new members have been added to the rolls. Of these new members 81 were added to the Chapter at Fayetteville alone. Our District Meeting for this year was held at Flora McDonald College, at Red Springs, on April 24. Seven Chapters responded to the roll call. Three Chapters of Children of the Confederacy were also represented. All the Chapters had splendid reports. Mrs. R. P. Holt, President of the North Carolina Division, was guest of honor, and gave us a splendid address on the work of the U. D. C. She emphasized the important phases of the work in a talk which was most instructive and helpful, creating in us a greater desire to "carry on" with renewed interest. The Chapters have all responded splendidly to the calls made upon them in the various U. D. C. activities. They have been espe- cially generous to the Woman's Confederate Home, which is lo- cated at Fayetteville in our District. They have also given liberally to the Veterans. The total contributions made by the several Chap- ters during the year for all purposes amounted to $1,101.33. The contributions of most interest to this Convention were the fol- lowing: Educational Fund $ 98.25 Free Bed at Sanatorium 48.50 Jefferson Davis Memorial Fund 21.25 Stars and Bars Memorial 14.00 District Scholarship 60.00 Newbern Fire Sufferers 5.00 Cunningham Memorial 11.00 Woman's Relief Fund 4.00 All taxes for the year have been paid. Seven Chapters have con- tributed to the Publicity Fund for "Our Book." Four copies of the book have been sold in the District. In the Historical Department, Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Historian of the J. E. B. Stewart Chapter at Fayetteville, has done splendid work, 126 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention details of which are shown in her report to the State Historian. An effort is being made to create more interest in this department in the District, and especial thanks are due Mrs. Anderson for her work in this direction. Movements are now on foot to organize two new Chapters in the District which we hope to have successfully completed during the coming year. Our next District meeting will be held at Fairmont, on a date to be determined later. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. N. A. Townsend, Director. District No. 12 The Pender County Chapter was hostess to the Twelfth District May 8, 1924. The meeting was held in the High School Auditorium; in the absence of the director, the President, Mrs. W. I. Taylor, presided with grace and dignity. .Mrs. Calla C. Moore responded to the address of welcome given by Mrs. Taylor. All reports were listened to with much attention and interest. We were highly honored in having with us our beloved State President, Mrs. R. P. Holt, of Rocky Mount, to direct us in all phases of U. D. C. work and greater works of love and comfort for our Confederate Homes for men and women. She urged us to carry on all work along U. D. C. lines. Mrs. John Carroll, of Warsaw, was unanimously elected to succeed Mrs. McGee who could not serve another year. Mrs. Carroll was in- structed to purchase a book for use of Secretary. The Chapters composing the District were requested to contribute $1.00 each for incidental expenses. All Chapter reports were excellent. A short impressive memorial session was held, Mrs. James Pierce leading most beautifully. Mrs. Lucius P. Best then graciously invited the District Conven- tion to meet with the James Kenan Chapter the Spring of 1924. Business finished, after which a most delicious lunch was served, everybody thanking the hostess Chapter for their gracious hos- pitality. Messages of love and sympathy and a beautiful corsage were sent to the absent director who couldn't attend on account of illness in her family. United Daughters of the Confederacy 127 The Asheford-Sillars Chapter Mrs. Ella Hiatt, President, reports 80 markers purchased for veteran's graves at a cost of $120.00, 75 of which have been placed. Warsaw-James Kenan Chapter. Mrs. Lucius P. Best, President, reports 55 new members all of whom are not quite registered. Con- tributed $15.00 to Stars and Bars Memorial. Thirty markers placed, 100 books given. Cape Fear Chapter of Wilmington. Mrs. Wm. Peck, President, reports 180 members, 18 new members; 1 C. of C. Chapter; paid transportation of five veterans to Winston-Salem; erected seven markers; offered a prize to the pupils of the Wilmington Public Schools for best essay on life of General Robert E. Lee; 900 essays were submitted. (900 pupils today know more of Confederate his- tory, than if this prize had never been offered. What an advantage to our children if all XJ. D. C. Chapters offered medals and prizes.) Confederate Gray Chapter. Mrs. E. N. Ricks, President. Con- tributed to Stars and Bars Memorial, re-registered all members, paid deficit on markers, has two active C. of C. Chapters, $30.00 in prizes. Burgaw Pender County Chapter. Mrs. W. I. Taylor, President. Through sale of poppies sent $7.72 to Oteen. 1 C. of C. Chapter in- active. Thos. RufBn Chapter. Miss Mary Emma Giddens, President. As- sisted in securing from County Commissioners transportation money to defray veteran's expenses to Winston-Salem. Had splendid ad- dresses Memorial Day by Rev. C. L. Read, of Goldsboro, and Tasker Polk, of Warrenton. Lost five members by death — two by demit. Had a play September 28th produced by the Misses Burkheimer, of Wilmington, "A Little Bit of Broadway," from which they real- ized about $200; and last, but not least, they presented to the Twelfth District, a beautiful silk flag. Faison Hicks Chapter. Mrs. Marshall Williams, President, re- ports a joint meeting of much interest with the Children's Chapter, January 19. We feel we have cause to be proud of our achievements this year. We have 7 active Chapters — two no report; membership, 438 — 77 new members; four active children's Chapters — one inac- tive. Responded practically to all calls; paid all taxes, State and General. Our special work was providing linen for Confederate Woman's Home, also canned goods. All active Chapters responded. Placed 113 markers — five more purchased ready to be placed. Flags in schools, one. Presented medals and prizes valued $45.00. Pictures, 128 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention $125.00. State Educational Fund, $96.50. Books, $115.75. Copies of our Book, 15. I wish to thank the Pender County Chapter for their gracious entertainment of the Twelfth District and James Kenan Chapter for their cordial invitation for next Spring, all Chapter officers and members for their hearty cooperation and their splendid achieve- ments, Thos. Ruffin Chapter for the beautiful silk flag presented to the Twelfth District, and also Miss Mary Emma Giddens for Acting Secretary of Twelfth District. Mes. Thos. McGee, Director. District No. 13 It is indeed a pleasure to report for the District eight Chapters of U. D. C. with a membership of 648. We have only added 38 new members this year. However we're properly registered and have paid sinking fund. Taxes both State and General have been paid on 632 members. There are five C. of C. Chapters in the District with a membership of 300. Besides the care of veterans and their wives and widows of veterans by adoption, dinners, etc., flowers and wreaths have been placed on graves of deceased. And through the efforts of one Chapter free transportation for the veterans was secured to the reunion at New Orleans. Memorial Day and Anniversaries have been observed by Chap- ters. The Thirteenth District is offering two prizes this year, $10 to the Daughter sending in the largest number of new or renewal sub- scriptions to The Confederate Veteran at $1.50 a year and $10.00 to the District sending in best Historical Report to the State His- torian by September 15. The annual District meeting was most beautifully entertained by the Wm. Dorsey Pender Chapter of Tarboro on April 4, 1923, with Wilson, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Nashville, Spring Hope and Mid- dlesex being represented. Splendid reports were given by Chapters. The Powell Banner, for the second time, went to the Jno. W. Dunham Chapter of Wilson for the greatest increase in membership. Many distinguished guests were present, among them our beloved State President, Mrs. R. Philip Holt, who so graciously gave us much needed information. The work in general was presented by different chapter members, after which a delightful luncheon was served. During this time the Kiwanis Orchestra played, which was much United Daughters of the Confederacy 129 enjoyed. Col. Olds delivered an address on General Pender. At this time the convention adjourned to the Calvary Churchyard where the Pender Monument was unveiled. The procession was led by the marshals carrying the old battle flags. Rock of Ages, Gen- eral Pender's favorite hymn, was sung and Rev. Bestram Brown prayed. As the flags were lifted from the monument by Misses Martha and Elizabeth Pender a volley was fired by veterans of the World War. Col. Olds gave a salute to General Pender in behalf of his old regiment. As each was called the bearer stood at attention. Wreathes were placed on General Pender's grave by the Chapters in the District. Mrs. Pender's old pupils marched by the grave and left flowers for her. Our Historical Report below shows work and interest: Number of typewritten pages 145 Number of printed pages 1053 Number of written pages 136 Illustrations 237 Number of pictures placed in schools 14 Number of Flags in Schools 3 Number of talks made in schools 1 Number of pictures placed in libraries 1 Number of books placed in libraries 390 Number of pamphlets placed in libraries 10 Number War Relics Collected 29 Number of Markers erected during the year 36 Number of Reminiscences secured during year 12 Number of prizes given to schools 2 Number of prizes offered through the Division 8 Number of prizes offered through General Organization 1 Number of Historical meetings held during year 44 Number of Monuments 1 Value of Books, Prizes, etc $455 We have sent in 73 World War Records and 19 subscriptions to Confederate Veteran. We have given the following amounts: State Educational Fund $172.25 General Educational Fund 3.00 Confederate Soldiers Home 73.50 Confederate Woman's Home 208.49 Sanatorium Free Bed 44.00 Stars and Bars Memorial 56.00 Gettysburg Monument 37.50 9 130 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Jefferson Davis Monument 296.50 Jefferson Davis Highway 5.00 Lee Memorial 38.15 Cunningham Memorial 23.00 Confederate Women's Relief Work 15.50 Local Monument expenses by Chapters 712.50 Value boxes, dinners and funds for charitable pur- poses 686.40 Respectfully submitted, Ivie H. Lane Wilder, Director. District No. 14 Has your District paid its annual dues? Yes. State Tax? Yes. Sinking fund? Yes. What is the membership of your District? 8 Chapters. How many new members? 63. What have you done to aid and support Veterans? Reports from 8 Chapters most liberal and generous. Did you observe May 10? By 8 Chapters. January 14? By 3 Chapters. January 19? By 6 Chapters. January 21? By 2 Chap- ters. June 3? By 4 Chapters. September 27? By 2 Chapters. Did you aid Soldiers Home? 8 Chapters reported box furnishings. How? Fruits, flowers, cards, money. Did you aid Confederate Women's Home? Generously. How? Boxes, money. Have you aided N. C. Room in Richmond? 4 Chapters. How much? $31.00. How much did you give towards Jefferson Davis Monument? 8 Chapters, $150.00. Did you pay your 25 cents per member towards the Educational Fund? 7 Chapters. How much? $87.50. How much did you give towards the Stars and Bars Memorial? 8 Chapters, $105.00. How many badges did your Chapter order this year? 1 Badge only, reported. How much did you give towards Gettysburg Monument? 4 Chap- ters, $64.50. How much did you give towards the Free Bed? 7 Chapters, $64.50. United Daughters of the Confederacy 131 How many World War Records have you sent in this year? 6 Chapters, 77. How much did you give towards the Confederate Women's Relief Fund? 7 Chapters, $8.00. How many copies of OUR BOOK have you ordered this year? 28 from 5 Chapters. Have you given your $1.00 towards the Publicity Fund of OUR BOOK? 5 Chapters, $5.00. How many subscriptions to the Veteran have you sent in this year? 8 Chapters, 52. Have you a Children's Chapter? 9 Chapters. Financial Report: Receipts, $2,173.19; disbursements, $1,870.86. Remarks — 3 prizes given in schools; 603 books placed in schools; 2 Chapters report Flags in Schools; 3 report pictures placed in schools. This is the special work of Pamlico Chapter and Albritten Suggs Chapter, most gratifying along this line of work. Seven Chapters report unusual attentions and tender care given Veterans and families; 12 Reminiscences secured; 16 Markers erected; 1 prize offered Division; 28 Historical meetings held during the year. New Bern and Albritton-Sugg Chapters deserve especial mention for much work accomplished. John N. Whitford deserves honorable mention, placing 600 volumes of books, valued at $200.00, in the school libraries. Respectfully submitted, Mamie L. Habvey, Director. District No. 15 The eleventh annual meeting of the Fifteenth District, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was entertained by Halifax Chapter at Court House April 26, 1923. The meeting was called to order by District Leader, Mrs. Sted- man, opened with prayer by Rev. Mydette, followed by reading of the Ritual. Miss Nanie Gary very graciously welcomed the District, and Mrs. J. J. Johnston from Weldon, in her charming way responded. A large delegation from each of the five Chapters responded to roll call. Minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. 132 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention It was indeed a pleasure to present our State President, Mrs. Holt, for she needed no introduction to the Daughters, who in her charming manner gave us an interesting and instructive talk on the need of the work. The Halifax Light Infantry C. of C. marched in singing "Old Homespun Dress," and presented Mrs. Holt with flowers. We also had the pleasure of having Mrs. Mary Battle, from Rocky Mount, who has the Confederate Women near her heart urging us not to forget them. Each Chapter gave very interesting reports of their year's work. All Chapters reported taxes and sinking fund paid and celebrated each memorial day in very appropriate manner. This District is very much interested in helping Scotland Neck Chapter place a marker on the new bridge across Roanoke River where the Albemarle was partly built. The daughter of the builder of the Albemarle read a very inter- esting description of the building of the boat. Weldon gave besides their pledges: Book to the School, Sub- scription, Veteran Magazine to a Daughter. Lodging, meal and $1.20 to needy Veteran; $35.00 for defraying expenses of a Veteran to the Reunion at New Orleans. Sent Thanksgiving boxes to both Soldiers Home and Confederate Home for Women; $30.00 for local causes. Six Historical papers. Gave their annual dinner to Vet- erans, wives and daughters. Scotland Neck besides regular pledges sent fifteen boxes to sick Veterans. Box of fruit, candies, canned vegetables, cloth and wool for their slumber robe and pillow case to Confederate Home for Women. Put up 75 grave markers. Two pictures in school valued at $10.00. Two books for Library valued at $3.50. Two Historical papers. Enfield besides pledges sent box of clothing to Soldiers Home valued at $25.00 and box of fruits, canned vegetables, candy, coffee, sugar, cloth and wool for their slumber robe, and eight creton pillow cases for the sun parlor of the Confederate Women's Home. Supporting their Armenian Orphan for fourth year and paid Cary Whitakers Camp dues for fourth year, secured pensions for widows. Presented prizes and State Flags to School. Gave U. D. C. Badge to old Daughter. Four dozen grave markers. Three Badges. Vet- eran Magazine to three Veterans and Daughters and fifteen dollars for different causes for Veterans and Daughters. Littleton besides regular pledges has given $23.05 for sick and needy Veterans. Magazines and overcoat for Soldiers Home. Thanks- giving and Christmas boxes for both Soldiers Home and Confederate United Daughters of the Confederacy 133 Home for Women. Old negro slave visited and helped during later days. Three historical papers. Halifax besides regular pledges has adopted an old soldier, cared for an old negro slave during illness and placed wreath on his grave. Four pillows and seven pillow cases sent to Confederate Women's Home. Scotland Neck and Enfield gave their annual dinner to Veterans, wives, daughters and Veterans of the World War. It was indeed a pleasure to go before the County Commissioners and secure appropriations' for expenses for every Veteran in County to Reunion at New Orleans. Owing to feebleness only five Veterans could attend. The amount used •. $175.00 State Education 68.75 State, General Taxes and Sinking Fund 20.00 Stars and Bars Memorial 17.00 Soldiers Home 41.00 Confederate Home for Women 42.00 Wilson Foundation Fund 6.00 Armenian Orphans 60.00 Nurses Fund for Confederate Women's Home 4.60 Confederate Relief Fund Women 1.00 Jefferson Davis Monument Fund 65.50 Free Bed at Sanatorium 7.50 Gettysburg Monument 18.00 M. F. Maury Fund 7.00 Lee Memorial at Lexington, Va 5.00 Publicity Fund 4.00 Cunningham Memorial 8.50 District Flag 8.00 N. C. Room in Richmond 5.00 Total $363.35 Two C. of C. Chapters with thirty Daughters. Number of 240 in- cluding twenty new members. District Director. Mrs. N. L. Stedman, Director. 134 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention District No. 16 The annual meeting of the Sixteenth District N. C. Division of the U. D. C. met in the High School building in Gatesville, May 23, 1923. Delegates arrived by automobiles from Elizabeth City, Hertford, Winton, Ahoskie and Edenton; Windsor and Aulander by rail. The meeting was opened by singing: "Somewhere a Voice is Calling" by a member of the Gatesville Chapter, followed by Scripture reading and prayer by the Rev. M. Warner, pastor of the Baptist Church. The Mayor then gave us a welcome to this lovely little town that is dear to the heart of every Southern woman because of its being the birthplace of the youngest General of the Confederacy, Wm. P. Roberts, whose widow was with us and whose smile fell as a benediction upon us all. The welcome to the visiting Daughters and friends was written by the President of the Gatesville Chapter, Mrs. W. Y. Cross, and read by Mrs. E. R. Rob- erts, its Secretary. It was very stirring and beautiful; it begged us to press forward with greater zeal for the up-holding of our work and the upbuilding of ourselves as United Daughters of the Confederacy. We missed Mrs. Cross in our midst and deeply felt for her in her bereavement, for just a few days before all that was mortal of her illustrious husband was laid to rest in the family plot in the cemetery by the side of his loved ones to await the coming of his blessed Lord, for he had long been a follower of his meek and lowly Savior. The response to this welcome was given by Mrs. C. D. Bell, President of the D. H. Chapter of Elizabeth City. Mrs. Bell spoke as one inspired. She told us of our work, our duty, ourselves and begged our loyalty to all phases of the work. Her words were beautiful and appropriate. Next followed the introduction of the District Director, Mrs. Ros- well C. Bridger, of Winton, by Miss Mae Smith, of Gatesville. Mrs. Bridger then called to order the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Sixteenth District. Ten Chapters comprise the District; eight responded to roll call. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Joe Vann, of Ahoskie, Secretary of the District, was kept home by sickness, so Mrs. B. B. Copeland, President of the Ahoskie Chapter, was asked to serve in her place. Mrs. Bridger then read the report of her activities for the past year. Her report was received by a vote of thanks. Mrs. Bridger next introduced Mrs. R. P. Holt, of Rocky Mount, N. C, State President of the N. C. Division, U. D. C. Mrs. Holt, in her gracious manner, told of the work both finished and un- finished of the Division. She made an earnest appeal for Davis Monument, Women of the South in War Times, Old Ladies' Home, United Daughters of the Confederacy 135 Educational Work, Women's Relief Fund, Hero Fund, Endowment Fund, Free Bed Fund and last begging the people to send the old ladies in our Confederate Home at Fayetteville some new Victrola records. The theme of Mrs. Holt's address was — our needs, our successes, our failures, and in beautiful and effective words she outlined our duty as true Daughters of the cause we love so well. We then went back to business, committees were appointed, nomi- nations, time and place, etc., also on hospitality. It was now draw- ing near dinner time, and as the old soldiers had come in it was time to shake their hands and bid them "God Speed"; then our Mrs. Roberts extended an invitation to lunch, which was served below in the large hall of the High School It was a bountiful feast of good things, with cake and cream in Confederate colors as dessert. The hall was beautifully decorated and a Victrola gave out its sweetest notes. Just before the lunch hour the entire body went to the Cemetery, where Mrs. Holt in a few well chosen words, placed a wreath on the grave of General W. P. Roberts, as coming from the District. The afternoon session opened at 2:30 with Mrs. R. C. Bridger in the chair. It opened by singing "America," after which Miss Bessie Taylor, daughter of Capt. Langley T. Tayloe, of Confed- erate fame, read us a most wonderful and inspiring paper: "U. D. C. Appreciation of the World-Wide-War's Strength." Miss Tayloe handled her subject in a masterly way. It was greatly enjoyed. At this time the words of "Dixie" came floating in and we all arose and with much feeling sang the old song through. Mrs. Bridger then read letters from our District Historian, regretting her ina- bility to attend, and telling us of the sickness of her mother. A telegram of sympathy was sent Mrs. Phelps at her home in Merry Hill, N. C. We next had reports of the different Chapters. Many are in such a flourishing condition that they won the envy of all, especially Elizabeth City and Aulander. Others are alive, but not so flourishing. The District as a whole is in fine shape. Mrs. C. R. Hinshaw, a niece of General W. P. Roberts, next enter- tained us delightfully by singing the song, "A Dream;" then came the crowning event of the day, when Miss M. E. Moore, of Edenton, read her own paper, "Our Trust." Friends, I wish you could have heard her. She was a young lady during the war and her paper was filled with the real feeling of the thing itself. She was gra- cious in words, graceful in manner and she won the hearts of us all. It was now time for a report of the committees. Two invita- tions were extended to the District — one from Edenton to meet with them next year, the other from Aulander. As Aulander gave way last year for Gatesville, Edenton withdrew in favor of Au- 136 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention lander. So God willing, we will all be guests of Aulander in May, 1924. The date was left open. All the old officers were elected for another year. Just here was sung the "Old North State." Mrs. Copeland then came forward and showed those present the beautiful ledger, beautifully inscribed in red and gold for the pres- ervation of the records of the District meetings, as presented to them by their Director, Mrs. R. C. Bridger. It was moved all the old minutes be copied in the new ledger. It was seconded and car- ried. It was also seconded and carried that we turn over to the Division the care of the Confederate graves in the Appomattox Cemetery. This expense has been carried by us this past year, but we thought it best to give it up. The Chapters in the District have responded to every endorsed call that has been made upon them, and I now thank them all for the patience and aid they have ex- tended me as their leader. The official stationery used by me for the work of the District has been given and paid for by the Aulander Chapter. Hence it has helped me to carry on the work of the district in such an orderly manner. I appreciate not only this act, but all acts of the Aulander Chapter. They have been many. May we press forward with a greater determination to carry on the work and uphold the hands of our President. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Roswell C. Bridger, Director. NAME OF CHAPTER oncord— Dodaor uart Cbnpter Graham-- Groharo^aEWj*---- G^v^^oK8u^^c"hapi^:::::: Uurlobwt-Sc'^i"' i Chapter. Lealuville-Spray -<■ !-'■ ■■■- ■■ ■ 1 Financial Report North Carolina Division U. D. C. ^^ ; PollMkuville-Ccl. Julio N ■ Itcd Springs— R«l Sorios* ; Heldsrille-RMkii.Bi.nmC ihilhy-Cl, v,I: i,.| u.iarda Ch»j»ver .^ •rrhiL' l'l. .].!■-'■ I .. V1. I^i.i.i ' !...;■!-! . , 3t°Ptttjs^IIiRhi»mi Jloya'chapter'".... YuDceyvill^-CuoucU County Chnpi United Daughters of the Confederacy 137 SUPPLEMENTARY TO TABULATED CHAPTER REPORTS AHOSKIE— AHOSKIE CHAPTER, NO. 1730 Our Chapter has met each month with interesting program and fairly good attendance. We have observed all Memorial Days and on May 10th we sent flowers to Confederate Soldier's grave. During the past year we sent flowers to the funerals of several Veterans. We have paid our general dues and sinking fund. Presented schol- arship medal to Student in Grammar School; during the summer we helped raise funds to place marker to World War Veteran. This was unveiled in May. We remembered our Veterans at Raleigh and our Women at Payetteville on Thanksgiving with boxes of apples. In addition to contributions listed in questionnaire we have con- tributed $1.50 to the Appomattox fund. We subscribe to The Veteran and feel that we could not get along without it. Our membership has not increased, but we feel that we are arousing interest as several have asked for application blanks. Mrs. B. E. Copeland, President ALBEMARLE— ALBEMARLE CHAPTER, NO. 1023 Chapter meets regularly each month and meetings are well at- tended. Paid $50.00 for scholarship which Chapter maintains at A. N. I. Institute ; bought Confederate flag for Veterans, also served din- ner to the Veterans of the County. At Christmas sent 31 boxes of candy to Confederate Women's Home, also have sent 5 dozen pairs of hose. Revised roll as requested. Mary E. Mabry. ASHEBORO— RANDOLPH CHAPTER, NO. 1031 We hold monthly meetings and have gotten our programs from "Our Book," also "The South in the Building of the Nation." We took over the care of an invalid soldier and his wife, providing them with coal, food and one pair of blankets. Contributed $1.00 to "Jefferson Davis Highway." We had one of the most successful tenth of May celebrations in the history of the chapter, having an 138 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention interesting program and a sumptuous dinner, sending boxes to several Veterans and their wives who were unable to attend. We have sent flowers on the occasion of the death of Veterans, also when death claimed two of the best loved members of our Chapter. ASHEVILLE— ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 104 Giving this year silver loving cup, value $70.00 for best collection of Southern songs; $75.00 toward district markers, total cost, $225.00, marking last skirmish of War Between the States, which was at Waynesville; dinners, picture show, ice cream, hot coffee for vet- erans on every Southern day and on day Veterans left for New Orleans, secured entire expenses for Veterans for reunion, sent Vet- eran to Soldiers' Home, paying back pension, $30.50, sent Veteran to Hickory; 120 pages typewritten Historical matter; presented prizes value, $30.00; offered for this year 17 prizes, value, $95.00 to county schools; secured 6 scholarships, value $600.00, and filled all this year; cleared card party, $236.65; cleared on picture show, $69.89; bought 2 shares in Club House, giving ownership of 7; spent $65.50 for flowers death of Veterans and members; purchased flags, $1668; surplus $419.08 toward Chapter Home; contributed Cunningham Memorial, Smith Scholarship. ASHEVILLE— FANNY PATTON CHAPTER, NO. 1699 Contributed to Davis Highway, $20; to Lee Memorial, to Waynes- ville, Marker; paid District tax, and sent hospital supplies to New Bern following fire. Assisted Children's Chapter in sending Maury contribution; gave presents for Christmas tree arranged by chil- dren for Veterans and their wives; sent barrel of apples to Soldiers Home and adopted Veteran there; sent barrel of apples and towels to Woman's Home. Our Chapter was joint hostess with the Ashe- ville Chapter for Lee-Jackson Day and Memorial Day, and on each occasion appropriate exercises were followed by bountiful and well attended dinners to the Veterans and to their wives. June third was the annual meeting of the Veterans at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Glenn followed by dinner. We have taken two shares in the Woman's Club Building. Our Chapter served watermelons for the veterans on the Court House lawn after their September meet- ing, at which Mrs. Vance discussed Confederate War Songs, which some of the Veterans sang, accompanied by the fiddle. Each mem- ber of our Chapter furnished two boxes of lunch for train meals for the Veterans on their way to New Orleans. United Daughters of the Confederacy 139 We have sent chaplets of palm leaves for deceased Veterans and some have attended their funerals. Frances Byrd Dickerson, President. AULANDER— AULANDER CHAPTER, NO. 1921 The Aulander Chapter held regular monthly meetings except in July and August, with carefully prepared historical programs and a fairly good attendance. We have fallen far short of our aim for the year, but the faithful few do not feel discouraged. We have 24 members, but are unfortunate in having had four of them move to other towns during the year. We have added one active and one honorary member. We have paid our taxes and sinking fund and contributed to the following objects: Jefferson Davis Monument, $15.00; Educational Fund, $3.00; Stars and Bars, $1.50; Relief Fund for Confederate Women, $1.00; Publicity Fund, $1.00; Cunningham Memorial, $1.00; Free Bed Fund, $2.00; District Expense Fund, $1.50; New Bern Relief, $5.00; Floral Offerings for Mrs. Parsley and Veterans amounting to $22.00; to the Women's Home in Fayette- ville we sent one dozen napkins and a barrel of sweet potatoes; to the Old Soldiers Home we sent a Christmas box and a barrel of sweet potatoes. To our local veterans we sent Christmas remem- brances. On Lee- Jackson Day we had the great pleasure of having our honored President, Mrs. R. P. Holt, with us. Besides our mem- bers many other ladies of the town were present to hear Mrs. Holt. A buffet supper was served to all present. To the best history pupil in our High School we have offered a prize of $5.00 in gold. Ella Early, President. BEAUFORT— FORT MACON CHAPTER, NO. 1714 We are working for a Confederate Monument to be erected on the Public Square. We have secured an Old Confederate Cannon and have mounted it near the Court House. We have sent our Veterans to the reunions. We have entertained them when in town attending celebrations. We have held meetings each month, summer months included. 140 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention We have visited and sent flowers to sick. We have given the Gray suits to our Veterans. Mrs. Annie B. Loftin, President. Miss Mildred Jones, Secretary. BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA CHAPTER, NO. 1353 Our Chapter has had a busy year. All our taxes have been paid. Our Library continues to grow; 135 books having been added dur- ing the year. In addition to an Information Bureau for Tourists, we assist in the work of the Chamber of Commerce. Through the summer months we served about 5,000 people. We answer all Red Cross and all state and local calls. We gave $25.00 to the Memorial built by Transylvania County to the World War Heroes. Have lost the second number by death since our organization, twelve years ago. Annie Jean Gash, President. BURLINGTON— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, NO. 1640 We have to report giving a dinner on July 4th to the Veterans of the County and their wives. We offered a prize of $5.00 for the best paper on Charles F. Fisher. We gave 50 cents to the Jefferson Davis Highway and $1.00 to the Cunningham Monument. We now pay 25 cents per month dues which enables us to meet our obligations without extra assessments. Two delegates attended the State Convention last year, and four attended the District Convention. We have a special fund to be used only for local Veterans, we also send a floral design upon the death of a Veteran. Mrs. R. A. Sharpe, Secretary. BURGAW— PENDER COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 761 We have paid State and General Taxes and contributed to fol- lowing causes: Sanatorium Free Bed, $5.00, Lee Memorial, $2.00; United Daughters of the Confederacy 141 State Education, $13.50; Old Soldiers Home, $5.00; Confederate Woman's Home, $5.00; Stars and Bars, $2.00. It was our privilege to entertain the Twelfth District meeting in May. Our Director, Mrs. McGee, could not be present on account of illness in her family. We were delighted, however, to have our State President with us and we feel that the meeting was both pleasant and profitable to all. Through the sale of poppies one of our members sent from our Chapter $7.72 to Oteen. Mrs. W. I. Taylor, President. Mrs. Katie B. Herring, Recording Secretary. CARY— CARY CHAPTER, NO. 1722 We have given our Cary Veterans a dinner also fruits and flowers on their birthdays; have visited the Soldiers Home at Raleigh and carried fruit and flowers. Were glad to entertain the Tenth District meeting this Spring. Mrs. E. L. Baucom, President. Mrs. Carrie Womble, Secretary. CHAPEL HILL— LEONIDAS POLK CHAPTER, NO. 556 We gave our annual dinner to the Veterans on May 10. A prize of $5.00 was given on January 19 to the school child who wrote the best essay on Gen. Robert E. Lee; and $10.00 was given to the Chapel Hill High School loan fund. CHARLOTTE— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, NO. 220 Held all meetings; observed May 10, January 14, 19, 21; gave histories to library; four pictures of Confederate Generals to schools; two Confederate flags to schools; historical papers at every meeting; sent box wool and linen to Widows Home; gave basket of fruit to every Veteran on birthdays; serve monthly lunch to Veterans; got County Commissioners to send Veterans to New 142 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Orleans; gave party to Veterans on thirty-fifth anniversary of their camp; observed Davis' birthday, Veterans guests of honor; sent individual Christmas boxes to each Veteran in Raleigh, adopted three Veterans there; marked graves of twenty Veterans; invited next State reunion to Charlotte; celebrated twenty-fifth anniver- sary of Chapter; helped with Red Cross roll call, May 30th parade, New Bern fire sufferers, Woman's Day Carolina Exposition; sold ten copies of our book; gave two scholarships, Southern Industrial Institution; helped Queens College girl with expenses; ten daugh- ters subscribed to Miss Rutherford's Scrap Book; gave three copies of a Richmond newspaper published in 1864 to North Carolina Room; had Christmas bazaar, three subscription parties, and tag day; bestowed four crosses; got out year book; replenished Ma- ternity Loan Chest; contributed to every object, and gained twenty- two members. Mrs. J. A. Yarbrough, President. CHINA GROVE— CHAPTER, NO. 1492 Regular meetings were held with splendid attendance, interesting and instructive programs rendered; our Chapter has paid its an- nual dues, State and General Taxes, Sinking Fund, State Educa- tion, Confederate Woman's Home, Sanatorium Free Bed, Confed- erate Women's Relief Fund, Cunningham Memorial; we have also sent boxes to Soldiers Home, and Women's Home; we sent boxes to two Veterans; we have adopted also Birth Day gifts and re- ceived appreciative letters of thanks. Mrs. W. J. Swink, President. CLINTON— ASHFORD SILLARS CHAPTER, NO. 1133 Ashford Sillars Chapter reports the following: Chapter dues, taxes and sinking fund paid; have one new member; gave dinner to the Veterans May 10; aided one Veteran and widow of one; have made five laurel wreaths for the graves of those we lost this year; bought 80 markers for the graves of soldiers and placed seventy-five (costing $120.00); $9.00 to Educational Fund; $2.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument; $3.50 to bed at Sanitarium; total, $143.20. Money in treasury, $23.20. Mrs. Ella Hiatt, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 143 CONCORI>— DODSON-RAMSEUR CHAPTER, NO. 214 We have had a most pleasant and successful year. Our regular meetings were held and all were interested in the work. We have four new members and a number of prospective members. We gave the Veterans beautiful dinners on both January 19 and June 3. Memorial Day was observed, the chief feature being an address by one of our Veterans, Mr. D. B. Coltrane. We presented to the local Graded School a portrait of Gen. Lee. One hundred crosses have been placed on the graves of our departed Veterans. Disbursements: $14, to educational fund; taxes, $34.00; picture, $7.00; crosses, $80.00. We are planning to look after the Chapter's room at the Soldiers Home. Mrs. W. D. Pembebton, President. DUNN— CHICORA CHAPTER, NO. 801 We gave $5.00 to New Bern Fire Sufferers, $5.00 for flowers for one deceased member, $1.00 for Cunningham Memorial, $10.00 on Flora MacDonald Scholarship and $5.65 for Stationery, Application Blanks and Postage. We also sent one box of fruits and sweets to Mrs. McKenzie, an inmate of Confederate Woman's Home; we completed new registration this year. Mbs. Paul Hood, President. DURHAM— JULIAN S. CARR CHAPTER, NO. 355 Fruit, flowers and donations given to needy and sick local Vet- erans. Trip given to one Veteran at the Raleigh Home to the State Convention. Aided Confederate Veterans to get a bill through Legislature for a Durham County Monument. Tenth of May was observed at High School with all High School children attending; speech and prize essays read; graves of 127 Veterans marked; appropriate exercises at cemetery followed by picnic dinner at the park. Miss Ruth Henley, Durham girl won State prize for Jefferson Davis Essay, scholarship to N. C. C. W. District Meeting at Roxboro attended by 11 members of the Julian S. Carr Chapter. Two dollars contributed to Cunningham Memorial; yearly dues increased from $1.25 per member to $2.00 per member. 144 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention EDENTON— BELL BATTERY CHAPTER, NO. 489 Active members, 80. $25.00 to Soldiers Home for Veterans Christ- mas entertainment; $2.00 monthly to a Veteran in our community; tenth of May observed and our annual dinner to Veterans on June 3. Miss M. E. Moore represented our Chapter at the District Meeting at Gatesville. Carrie W. Coke, Secretary. ENFIELD— FRANK M. PARKER CHAPTER, NO. 1096 Met monthly; paid dues to January, 1924; two members died; have on roll 57; contributed to every cause; observed Memorial days; placed wreaths and flowers on four Veterans' graves and relatives of Daughters; supported Armenian Orphan for fourth year; sent Thanksgiving box of canned goods and cloth to Confederate Women's Home, and clothing valued at $50.00 to Soldiers Home. At Christmas $5.00 to each home, $1.00 each to our Veterans, also dinners, fruits and cards sent to them and to sick Daughters; cards sent to absent Daughters, $3.00 and town paper to sick son of a Veteran; $2.50 to Oteen Veteran's tree; gave annual dinner on June 3 to Veterans and World War Veterans; $1.50 to watermelon party for Oteen Soldiers; aided sister of Veteran; also gave $5.00 each to widow and daughter of Veteran; $2.50 to sick son of Veteran at Easter; paid annual dues of Cary Whitaker Camp U. C. V.; gave reception to our State President in April; made $100.00 on rummage sales; contributed to Armenian fund, $60.00; Cunningham Memorial, $1.00; Lee Memorial, $1.00; Maury Monu- ment, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $1.00; General Educational Fund, $1.00; Woodrow Wilson Foundation, $6.00. Mrs. B. E. Bobbitt, President. FAISON— FAISON-HICKS CHAPTER, NO. 539 Sent two wreaths to Veterans; had a joint entertainment with the Children's Chapter January 19, with several Veterans present. Winifred Faison, Secretary. United Daughters of the Confederacy 145 FAYETTEVILLE— J. E. B. STUART CHAPTER, NO. 483 The J. E. B. Stuart Chapter held regular meetings with fine at- tendance. Eighty-one new members have been added, making mem- bership 183; $138.25 taxes have been paid, or an increase of 114 per cent over last year. Following contributions have been made: $10.00 each to Flora MacDonald Scholarship, Soldiers Home and Christmas gifts Con- federate Home; $29.00 assisting Veterans with railroad fare; $15.00 Free Bed Sanatorium; $5.00 Gettysburg Monument; $5.00 Lee Me- morial; $1.00 each Jefferson Davis Highway, Cunningham Memo- rial, North Carolina Room Richmond, Stars and Bars Memorial, Women's Relief Fund, Publicity Fund; $5.00 given High School student for best Historical Essay; placed N. C. flags in schools of the county; Christmas box was sent to our Veterans at Soldiers Home; Committees visit Confederate Home each month; Fine Historical work; a number of papers sent in for Historical con- test. Lee-Jackson Day was observed with a splendid program; May tenth a bountiful dinner was served Veterans and American Legion, followed by a parade and fine address. Hilda G. Kite, President. GASTONIA— GASTONIA CHAPTER, NO. 955 The principal work of the Chapter for the year 1922-23 has been helping our old Veterans in every way that calls have been made upon us. We have paid the hospital bill of one, sent food, fruit and flowers to many, and remembered the birthdays of several by sending appropriate gifts, besides the money given reported above. Also have served the Veterans hot dinners on January 19 and May 10, and had interesting programs on these days. The Chapter has marked the graves of twenty-one Veterans, and will put markers to the graves of all Veterans buried in the county as soon as the names can be secured. Mrs. James H. Taylor, Recording Secretary. 10 146 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention GATESVILLE— Wm. P. ROBERTS CHAPTER, NO. 1597 The Wm. P. Roberts Chapter entertained the Annual Convention of the Sixteenth District, and that caused our disbursements to run up so high and kept us from contributing to the many causes we have left blank. Mrs. E. R. Roberts, Secretary. GOLDSBORO— THOMAS RUFFIN CHAPTER, NO. 349 Thomas Ruffin Chapter has had monthly meetings at the homes of members with good attendance. Chapter was well represented at the District Meeting at Burgaw. On January 19 and May 10 en- joyed splendid addresses by Rev. C. L. Read, of Goldsboro, and Col. Tasker Polk, of Warrenton, respectively. These Memorial services are already well attended. Chapter has lost five (5) mem- bers by death and two (2) by demit. Two applications are in but no new members to report. Contributed to the following: Educational Fund, Cunningham Memorial. Publicity, Davis High- way, Free Bed, Gettysburg, Soldiers Home, Woman's Home, N. C. Room at Richmond, Sinking Fund, Stars and Bars Memorial, Lee Memorial, Nurse at Woman's Home. Mary Emma Giddens, President. GRAHAM— GRAHAM CHAPTER, NO. 944 Our Chapter gave a linen shower for Confederate Women's Home, consisting of towels, sheets, pillow-cases, napkins; remembered old Veterans at Graham and Haw River, to the amount of $6.00; sent $92.00 for chair and oranges for Veterans at Soldiers Home, gave five subscriptions of Veteran to Veterans for one year; had a splendid program and entertained the Veterans at dinner on May 10 ; gave a prize of $5.00 for best essay on "The Confederate Navy," five pages, this with a contribution of 30 pages through our historical program constituted 35 pages in all to this line of work; presented a beautiful Confederate Flag to the Graded School on May 10; gave $1.00 to Jefferson Davis Highway; sold tickets to the amount of $100 for the Chautauqua; sent books, magazines and "Women of the South in War Times" to Elon to help replace their burned library; gave 50 cents to Cunningham Memorial. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Junius H. Harden, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 147 GREENSBORO— GUILFORD CHAPTER, NO. 301 Guilford Chapter has done good work during the past year. We have met regularly, having interesting programs on these as well as special Memorial days. We have taken in twenty-three new members, so now number 171. We have paid all taxes, besides $53.50 to Lee Memorial; $9 to Davis Monument; $9 to Davis High- way; $5.00 to Gettysburg Monument; $2 to Stars and Bars Me- morial; one dollar each to Relief and Publicity Funds; sent 300 pound box to Confederate Women's Home. Have purchased eleven badges. Lizzie M. Lindsay, President. GREENVILLE— GEO. B. SINGLETARY CHAPTER, NO. 313 Since being reinstated three years ago the Geo. B. Singletary Chapter has increased in membership from 7 to 57. Meetings have been held regularly with interesting programs, dealing primarily with biographical studies of Confederate heroes. A copy of Veteran has been placed in Public Library also libraries of High School and College. Chapter gave a prize of $5 in gold for best essay written by a High School pupil on Life and Character of Jefferson Davis, also presented portrait of Davis to School; on May 10, after impressive exercises at cemetery and program at the High School, dinner was served to Veterans of county and tickets given them to matinee at theater; at Christmas cards were sent to Pitt County Veterans and a box to Old Soldiers Home, in addition to the money sent our adopted soldier at the Home, a box has been sent monthly; we have not forgotten the Women of the Confederacy; boxes of fruit have been sent to Home, also $10 to be expended for flat silver. Chapter has responded to all causes sponsored by U. D. C, con- tributing approximately $200. HALIFAX— HALIFAX CHAPTER, NO. 1232 Our Chapter has adopted an old soldier in the Soldier's Home, sent four pillows and seven slips to the Confederate Woman's Home. Members of the Chapter eased the last days of a faithful colored man (a former slave, who followed his master through the war) by visiting him and taking him delicacies to eat and having a wreath placed upon his grave at the close of life. On Easter Sun- 148 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention day eight dinners were sent by members of the Chapter to pris- oners in jail. $16.75 was raised by the Chapter and sent to Newbern to aid the fire sufferers. Joining in with other organizations of the town we aided in buying a curtain for our School Auditorium. We have gained four members. Nannie M. Gaby, President. HENDERSON— VANCE COUNTY CHAPTER. NO. 142 We have on our roll 59 members, only 21 of these are properly registered on State Books; however, we are making an effort to register the entire membership, including our 28 new members, at once. At least thirty members of the Chapter were present in Louisburg at the unveiling of the Stars and Bars Memorial. Our Children's Chapter is named for Orren Randolph Smith, and one of the members of the Chapter, Sydney Perry Cooper, Jr., son of the President of the Vance County Chapter, assisted in unveiling the Memorial Fountain. Vance County Chapter celebrated Lee- Jackson Day, January 19, with a reception at the home of the President. Memorial Day, May 10, was appropriately observed, the graves of the Confederate dead were decorated with flags and flowers. During the coming year at each meeting of the Chapter there will be a special program. The chief study will be North Carolina Generals. Once every three months we expect to have a general meeting, with programs of music and an address to which the public will be invited. A year full of enthusiasm and interest is expected. Mary L. Jackson Cooper, President. HERTFORD— PERQUIMANS CHAPTER, NO. 789 Cunningham Memorial Fund, $1.00; Appomattox Memorial Fund, $1.50; May 10, Musical Entertainment, receipts, $19.75; February 18, Musical Entertainments, receipts, $10.00. HICKORY— ABEL A. SHUFORD CHAPTER, NO. 1211 We took 19 Veterans down to the County Reunion at Newton, August 16, and brought them home. This also is our yearly cus- tom. United Daughters of the Confederacy 149 We served all soldiers on the Fair Ground this year, with lunch, for four days. Have placed Iron Crosses on all Confederate graves in Oakwood Cemetery, Hickory, in number, we were assisted in this by the two Children's Chapters, James A. Western and Dixie Greys. Observed Lee and Jackson's birthdays. Interesting Memorial Day with 29 Veterans to chicken dinner at home of President; gave one book, "Women of the South," to the schools; gave one picture of Lee to the same school. Offered a medal to the High School pupil who prepared the best paper on General Robert Edward Lee. Miss Louis Cline was awarded the medal. We had one Historical evening and then Miss Cline read her article on Lee. Sent Christmas presents and cards to Veterans; we have had one Confederate Reminiscence and Biography contributed; sent box to Old Soldier's Home Easter; sent one dozen napkins to the Old Ladies Home; responded to all causes; cared for an enter- tained over night six Veterans and one widow of Veteran; enter- tained 47 Veterans' wives and widows at luncheon, assisted by Rotary Club. Mrs. E. L. Shufokd, President. HIGH POINT— HIGH POINT CHAPTER, NO. 1036 The High Point Chapter has six new members, lost one by demit, one by death and there are four new applications to be registered. In November we gave a reception at the handsome home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kirkman in honor of the Daughters of the American Revolution who were having their Conference in our city. At Christmas we gave the Veterans their annual Christmas dinner to- gether with a tree. At their monthly meetings during the winter they meet at the homes of the Daughters. Refreshments are al- ways served them. We sent eight Veterans to New Orleans and fourteen to Winston-Salem with all expenses paid. We helped a needy Veteran financially who was passing through High Point. New curtains, pillow cases, sheets, bed spread and dresser scarf were sent to the Confederate Women's Home to be used in the High Point Room. We also sent Miss Haywood at the Soldiers Home money with which to purchase bed linen, etc., for our room there. Also sent birthday cards and two boxes of candy to Veterans at the Home. We have contributed to the following causes: Con- 150 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention federate Women's Home, $10.00; Soldiers Home, $10.00; Cunning- ham Memorial Fund, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $1.00, and High Point City Nurse, $30.00. LlZETTE B. MENDENHALL, President. HOOKERTON— ALBRITTON-SUGG CHAPTER, NO. 1776 We had eight charter members at Convention last year, we have added thirteen new members since then. Our greatest under- taking is our school library for which we expect to purchase books early this fall. SU8IE KlLPATRICK SUGG, President. JACKSONVILLE— ONSLOW GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 1477 We entertained 47 old Veterans of one County (Onslow), May 10, and feel very proud of them when we get them together. A number have passed away since our last report. Mrs. E. L. Cox, President. KINGS MOUNTAIN— KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, NO. 1277 The Kings Mountain Chapter has had an interesting year; regis- tered six new members, eight names listed, but their papers are not completed but hope to have them in right soon; lost two by demit; taxes paid on 68. All Memorial days have been observed, the Veterans said the 10th of May this year was decidedly the best they had ever attended. Dr. I. S. McElroy was the speaker for the occasion. The Daughters met at the Presbyterian Church and marched to cemetery and decorated graves of Veterans. An elegant dinner with hot coffee was served to the Veterans, their wives and widows; helped three widows to get pensions; had 12 business and four special historical meetings. Gave contributions to all causes that came into our hands. Attendance good. Mrs. L. F. Neal, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 151 KINSTON— A. M. WADDELL CHAPTER, NO. 302 Aid to Veterans; visited and cheered our Veterans; sent cards, flowers and confections; clothed one old soldier; gave Veterans dinner May 10. The A. M. Waddell Chapter is directing every effort toward the unveiling of a Confederate Monument in Kinston, May 10, 1924. Mrs. V. H. Mewborn, Recording Secretary. LAURINBURG— SCOTLAND CHAPTER, NO. 905 We sent $1.00 to the fund for beautifying the Jefferson Davis Highway. Our members have agreed to give 25 cents per member to the N. C. room at Richmond though this is not to be paid until the October meeting. We gave a dinner to the Veterans on the 10th of May, also held public Memorial exercises and decorated graves of Veterans. We also sent flowers and doughnuts to one of the wards at Oteen and gave assistance to a disabled Veteran of our county to the amount of $20.00 or more making the amount our Chapter disbursed about $80.00. Mrs. Daniel Shaw, Recording Secretary. LEXINGTON— ROBT. E. LEE CHAPTER, NO. 324 The Robt. E. Lee Chapter U. D. C. has worked in such a heart- felt way with our Confederate Veterans the past year, that we feel we have lived in spirit with them. Our one aim now is to give them the very best we can for we feel that their days with us are numbered. We report regular meetings, increased attend- ance, live interest, and respond to all calls. We observe all Me- morial days and especially do we observe the 10th of May. We gave a barbecue to our Veterans and had lots of good things for them. We realized quite a nice sum from our annual bazar last November. We also were hostesses to the Fifth District Meeting in May. We feel in all that we have had a good year, while we have not done great things we are alive and still working for our dear Veterans for their comfort and pleasure. Annie H. Propst. President. 152 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention LITTLETON— ROANOKE MINUTE MEN CHAPTER, NO. 928 Receipts, all dues and taxes paid; all obligations and expenses met. Sent tempting Christmas boxes of edibles and messages of good cheer to every old Soldier in our community; subscribed to the Confederate Veteran for our Chapter; sent $1.00 to the Maury Fund; aided liberally several old Soldiers; have paid taxes in full, also Sinking Fund; sent nice box of edibles and sewing material to the Old Ladies Home. LUMBERTON— ROBESON CHAPTER, NO. 943 We have contributed $100 for chairs for "Club Room" where our Chapter will hold its meetings. Placed a marker at grave of Veteran; had photograph of Veterans made (on tenth of May) for our "Confederate Scrap Book;" pre- sented local High School with copy of "Our Book;" had a social meeting in June to observe Jefferson Davis' birthday; every member has paid her taxes. marion— Mcdowell chapter, no. 1364 We have had a most prosperous year and a good attendance at all the meetings with splendid historical programs at the meetings. We did not contribute to all causes this year, as we are planning to build a Chapter House and are working hard for this purpose. Besides paying all taxes we paid $5.00 to the State Educational Fund; $10.00 to the Waynesville Marker; obtained aid from the County Commissioners to defray expenses of seven Veterans to Reunion in New Orleans; entertained a full delegation to District Meeting in April; observed tenth of May with splendid program serving a bountiful dinner to Veterans and their wives, after which we furnished free automobiles to take them to cemetery to decorate graves of their fallen comrades. We have seven application blanks filled in to be registered and hope to report a number of new mem- bers next year. Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Chapter Leader. MIDDLESEX— FINCH-BISSETTE CHAPTER, NO. 1797 Our financial report isn't very accurate, and I am not so sure all is correct as Secretary was not at all meetings and a correct record United Daughters of the Confederacy 153 wasn't always handed in so 103 or 104 is about as near as could get at it. MONROE— MONROE CHAPTER, NO. 766 Our Veterans are men in fairly good circumstances and haven't needed help in any way. On Memorial Day we gave them a dinner, and after dinner one of our leading townsmen, Maj. Heath, took them to the Redpath Chautauqua which happened to be in session here at that time. Maj. Heath also went with them to New Or- leans and looked after their comfort in every way. In token of their appreciation for his kindness they presented him with a handsome gold pen and pencil just after the exercises on Memorial Day. Miss Mabel Belk was appointed to organize a Children's Chapter but failed to do so. The year has been a pleasant one. We have had an attractive year book in U. D. C. colors. We have held our regular monthly meetings which have been well attended. In addition to the contributions noted in the questionnaire, we have given $5.00 to the Woman's Home. Our latest activity has been to contribute $25.00 towards a play-ground equipment for our school. Miss Mary Blair, President. MOREHEAD CITY— EMELINE J. PIGOTT CHAPTER NO. 1947 We have held regular monthly meetings in the home of the Presi- dent. They have been very pleasant, and well attended through the year. Our Historian has given us very interesting papers, which have added largely to the meetings. We sent three of our Veterans to the Reunion at New Orleans. We have aided the needy Veterans all through the year. Sent a large box of food and fruit to one who was ill during Christmas, value $20.00. Gifts were sent to our town Veterans, and Christmas cards to all in the county. A check of $10.00 was sent to needy widow of Veterans. We sent boxes to the Confederate Home at Fayetteville, also the Soldiers Home at Raleigh, value each $10.00. 154 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention We have ready to present at the opening of all the schools in the County, North Carolina Flags, both colored and white 48 flags. We also have a large Confederate Flag 4x6 feet to present our own school. We observed Lee Jackson Day with an appropriate program. May 10, our President, with all of our Veterans were entertained at a dinner given at the Woodland Hotel, after which the Mother Chapter, and the C. of C.'s, assembled and all proceeded to Bay- view Cemetery where our regular memorial exercises were held. Gertie D. Webb. President. MT. AIRY— MT. AIRY CHAPTER, NO. 581 We have added to our monument fund this year $30.00. MT. OLIVE— CONFEDERATE GRAY CHAPTER, NO. 834 Confederate Gray Chapter has had a very active year. Our energy has been directed toward having our membership re-registered, which we accomplished. We have also been trying to pay a deficit on markers which we have erected to our Confederate Veterans graves, hence we have not been able to respond to every call which has come to us as we would like to have done. Mrs. E. N. Ricks. President. MOORESVILLE— BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 818 We entertained the District meeting in April, having a helpful and interesting day. We remembered some of the boys at Oteen at Christmas and our Veterans. We offered a prize of $10 in gold for the best paper on the "Life of Governor Vance," in memory of Miss Carry Leazar. We are selling Wade Extracts to help our Treasury. We have given to all causes as much as we could. NASHVILLE— ROBT. H. RICKS CHAPTER, NO. 1704 Twelve circles entertained monthly. Three new members. Adopted county Veterans, sending flowers, fruits, cards and dinners United Daughters of the Confederacy 155 on May 10. Visited and written sick Veterans and Daughters. Launched movement for Confederate Monument here. Gave annual dinner to Veterans, commissioners and visiting Daughters on June 4. Trays sent absent and needy. Box sent New Bern fire sufferers, value $200. Remembered adopted Veterans at Home. One box to Woman's Home, $7.00 for silver. Adopted woman at Home, one box value, $10.00; several letters. To High School pupil for best essay on Zeb Vance, $5.00. Observed Maury, Lee and Jackson Days. As- sisted in Armistice Day Celebration. Visit from State President. Furnished three historical papers. Contributed to State Educational Fund, $12.50; Stars and Bars, $2.50; Cunningham Memorial, $1.00; Publicity Fund, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $1.00; Confeder- ate Women's Relief Work, $1.75; Expenses District Meeting, $1.00; N. C. Room, $1.50; Free Bed, Sanatorium, $5.00; Flowers, $13.00. Leyta Carter, President. NEW BERN— NEW BERN CHAPTER, NO. 204 The year's work has been most gratifying. Our historical pro- grams have been unusually interesting and instructive. One of the most enjoyable entertainments was a benefit dinner at which time the home Veterans were our guests. The Children of the Con- federacy sang beautiful songs and were most attractive in a lovely flag drill. At Christmas we sent each Veteran in our county a year's subscription to the Confederate Veteran and also a card with the season's greeting. Ten markers have been placed at Veterans' graves. On the tenth of May we had Mr. A. W. McLean as our speaker, and in the evening we gave him an informal reception. Recently we put on a moving picture which was widely patronized. We have a saving account of $194.71. The Daughters in the State responded most generously to Mrs. Holt's call for aid for the New Bern fire sufferers. NEWTON— RANSOM-SHERRILL CHAPTER, NO. 653 As shown above we have paid all our Constitutional assessments and other special calls by our President. Besides this we have given $5.00 to de Polignac Monument; $1.00 to Camp Chase, flowers; Lee Memorial, $20; Jefferson Davis Highway, $1.00; Cunningham Memorial, 50 cents; $5.00 for flags for local use, $32 for flowers for dead; given 4 prizes to the Division; one Medal to our High School girl for best essay on Gen. R. E. Lee; two nice dinners to Catawba 156 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Veterans, one on Memorial Day to 57, one on our Reunion day to 109; have on hand about $90 for markers for Confederate Soldiers graves; have located the graves of all soldiers buried in the county, and are now trying to locate those buried elsewhere. Our C. of C. Chapter is flourishing, having increased by 185 new members this year. We have lost two of our beloved members this year. Have no regular historical meeting, but have readings on historical sub- jects at all meetings except one, the business one. NORTH WILKESBORO— WILKES VALLEY GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 1376 Monthly meetings regularly held, attendance good, every member registered by triplicate ruling. Historical program each meeting. Chapter most active in aiding and entertaining Veterans. Donated $10.00 for nurse for sick Veteran. Clothing and money to Veteran returning home in another State. $1.00 to Jefferson Highway. Outstanding events of the year: Ante-bellum quilting party at which two beautiful quilts were made for Confederate Homes. Impressive and largely attended Memorial Day exercises May 10. Special feature: Singing of "Homespun Dress" by two Daughters in costumes of the sixties. Bountiful dinner, with "fixin's" of cream and cigars. Confederate graves decorated. Beautiful exercises Armistice Day. Roll call an- swered by reading our County's World War Records. Tender tri- butes paid these heroes in khaki whose ancestors wore the gray and their graves decorated with laurel wreaths and flags. Chapter sends flowers when there is a death in family of a daughter of Veteran. Responded to all Confederate calls. (Louise Lunn) Mrs. C. H. Cowles, President. ORIENTAL— NEUSE CHAPTER, NO. 1713 We placed three markers at graves on May 10 and donated $2.00 to clean graves. Paid out $4.50 for flags for decorating purposes May 10. Altogether we have had in treasurer's hands $73.55 in- cluding dues, taxes and initiation fees. United Daughters of the Confederacy 157 PITTSBORO— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 259 We place a floral offering on every Daughter who dies and an evergreen wreath with large bow of red ribbon and flag, with his name and command on every Veteran who "passes away." We have just had a measuring party and took in $21.75, and a Spelling Bee. We celebrated Robert E. Lee's birthday January 19, with that of Stonewall Jackson in the High School; the school taking part in it. On May 10 Hon. A. C. Ray of our town gave a most in- teresting memorial address, Tributes from others also to Our Dead. After which, to the tolling of church bells we covered their graves with wreaths and flowers, those dead Heroes of Ours. On June 3 Hon. W. D. Siler made a wonderful speech on Jefferson Davis. My husband Maj. Henry A. London collected a quantity of Con- federate material with references, etc. It is a valuable collection. From these I ask questions at Chapter meetings. I am especially interested right now in the Confederate Navy. We will have our Chapter Birthday party in October. The Winnie Davis Chapter is twenty-five years old and a healthy interested Chapter. Last birth- day they presented me, its organizer, with a tall solid silver vase in token of their love for me and I for them. We always ask the Commissioners to pay the expenses of the Veterans to the reunions. Gave $2 to Lee Memorial; $1 to Davis Highway; $2 to Cunningham Memorial; $5 for best High School paper on Maury. Mrs. Henry A. London. President. RAEFORD— RAEFORD CHAPTER, NO. 1279 We have given $2.50 toward Lee Memorial at Lexington. We have made plans to place picture of Lee in our school. We have committee collecting canned fruits to send to Confederate Women's Home. We have sent $5.00 toward scholarship at Flora MacDonald College. A committee has been appointed to find out all our Vet- erans' birthdays and remember them in some way. Our meetings are well attended. Mrs. A. K. Currie, President. 158 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention RALEIGH— JOHNSTON-PETTIGREW CHAPTER, NO. 95 Year by year we grow closer to the Veterans at the Home. The sick have become our special charges. We have a splendid com- mittee which visits them every Wednesday carrying fruit, flowers, magazines and candy, also supplying a birthday cake for each Vet- eran in the hospital. We helped with the Christmas tree. Inspiring addresses were made on January 19 and June 3. Memorial Day is perhaps the crowning event with us, beginning with memorial services in the morning, followed by a bountiful dinner at noon. Fifty decorated automobiles carried the Veterans and Daughters to the Confederate cemetery where the day was fittingly ended by an eloquent tribute to them and the cause for which they fought. Mr. E. S. Parker, Jr., of Graham, was the speaker. The son of a Veteran, he spoke the language they love. From each of the five hundred graves decorated with flowers shone a Confederate flag. In our charge is the State appropriation of $250 a year for the maintenance of this cemetery, the care of which has grown greatly with the rapidly increasing number of graves. Second only to the time we give to the living Veterans, is the time we devote to the care of the dead. After contributing to the calls of our organization, we adopted an Armenian, $60. On the 83d birthday of our dear friend, Capt. S. A. Ashe, we sent to him a handsome fountain pen with lov- ing greetings. RED SPRINGS— RED SPRINGS CHAPTER, NO. 536 Dues, $28.00; Educational Fund, $14.00; Sinking Fund, $1.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $2.00; Cunningham Memorial, $1.00; Gettysburg Monument, $5.00; Free Bed Sanatorium, $15.00; Con- federate Women's Relief, $1.00; Confederate Room at Richmond, $3.00; Publicity Fund, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $2.00; Lee Memorial, $5.00; District Scholarship at Flora MacDonald College, $10.00; helped on hospital and funeral expenses for local tubercular patient, $50.00; total, $138.00. Mrs. J. H. Turner, President. REIDSVILLE— ROCKINGHAM CHAPTER, NO. 586 If there is anything lacking in this report it is due to a lack of information, for we have not had a copy of the minutes this year. United Daughters of the Confederacy 159 After administering to various needy Veterans our contributions to other causes are necessarily small. Mrs. D. R. Allen, Treasurer. ROCKY MOUNT— BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, NO. 636 Lee Memorial, $13.15; Bronze Tablet for World War Veterans, $10.00; Local Monument Grounds, $102.50; Silver Confederate Woman's Home, $15.00; General Educational Fund, $3.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $1.00; Cunningham Memorial Scholarship, $1.00; seven prizes, valued $70.00; two medals, valued $20.00; books to schools and libraries, 181; pictures to schools and libraries, three, valued at $10.00; box to New Bern fire sufferers valued at $150.00; on historical work we had typewritten pages 85; printed pages, 1,000 ready for our scrap book; written pages, 7; illustrations, 200; markers placed at Veteran's graves, seven; reminiscences secured two; historical meetings held, 14. Have visited the sick Veterans, their widows and Daughters, sent cards, flowers and fruit. Sent wreaths when they died. Through the efforts of our chapter the Veterans were offered transportation to the reunion at New Orleans. During the year we have given three receptions, one to our State President and Corresponding Secretary to which all friends and the Chapters in the District were invited; one to Mrs. John H. Thorpe on her 80th birthday, May 10, to which the same invitation was given and all Veterans urged to come; in September we gave one to the State Auxiliary of the American Legion when they met in our town. Mrs. G. T. Smith, President. ROXBORO— PERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 943 We have a membership of thirty-eight, and all have been reg- istered. Have had no new members this year. Our meetings have been fairly well attended and very interesting. We observed Lee-Jackson day. We entertained the District Meeting and were much disap- pointed that our President could not be with us, as we had looked forward to her coming with so much pleasure, but she was too ill to attend. We have secured the money and given the order 160 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention for markers to be placed at the graves of every Confederate Vet- eran buried in our cemetery. We gave a fine dinner to Veterans and their wives at our Annual Reunion, May 10, and Mr. Brogden made a splendid address, delighting the large audience. RUTHERFORDTON— D. D. MILLS CHAPTER, NO. 646 We had our first fall meeting on August 31st, elected our officers for the year. We are looking forward to a prosperous year. Have the promise of several new members. SANFORD— LEE COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1755 Our Chapter sent two delegates to the Reunion at New Orleans. Gave the Veterans a dinner January 19 and May 30. Mrs. J. R. Ingram, President. SCOTLAND NECK— SCOTLAND NECK CHAPTER, NO. 860 Our Chapter has done its usual year's work. We have met all our obligations. We have had our meetings every month. We sent out 15 boxes of fruits, etc., to feeble Veterans; sent $5.00 to Home for Widows of Confederate Veterans, also box of fruit and veget- ables; $5.00 to the Educational Fund; $2.00 to the Stars and Bars Memorial Fund; $1.00 to Publicity; we have paid our State, gen- eral and Sinking Fund; we sent $5.00 to Soldiers Home. Mrs. J. L. Dunn, President. Mrs. W. F. Butterworth, Secretary. SHELBY— CLEVELAND GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 443 The Cleveland Guards Chapter held all scheduled and seven called meetings, at which we had an average attendance. We have gained five new members, issued two demits and had three withdrawals. We have paid State and General Taxes, Sinking Fund and re- sponded as liberally as possible to all calls. Besides the answers United Daughters of the Confederacy 161 to all questions indicated above, we paid out $8.00 for floral de- signs for members, subscriptions for periodicals for a member of the Old Ladies Home from our county, contributed to Cunningham Memorial, Orren R. Smith Fountain, and Jefferson Davis Highway Fund. We had a subscription card party and realized $65.50 from same. On May 10 we served dinner to 105 Veterans at Cleve- land Springs Hotel, which was declared by all to be a very en- joyable occasion. We also had appropriate Memorial Exercises at the cemetery, at which all daughters, Veterans and school children took part. We paid out of our treasury $25.00 for local Red Cross work and contributed $10.00 for Lee Memorial. SMITHFIELD— SANDERS-HOLT CHAPTER, NO. 1052 Have held monthly meetings with a fair attendance. Had pro- grams on days set apart. Held Memorial Exercises May 10, with dinner for Veterans of county. Have tried to make contributions, though often small, to all causes presented. SNOW HILL— GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1709 Our Chapter is in a healthy flourishing condition. Regular Meet- ings, except during July and August, have been held with a splendid attendance of our active members. We have met every call for funds, having contributed to the Jefferson Davis, Stars and Bars, Gettysburg, Lee, and Cunningham Memorials, Confederate Women's Relief, Sinking, Educational and Montrose Free Bed Funds, North Carolina Room in Richmond, and the Confederate Homes, to the amount of $113.00, including our taxes. We have expended $109.02 locally, which brings our total expenditures to $222.02. Awarded two prizes to school pupils for best essays on the subjects, "Vance, Our War Governor," and "North Carolina's Part in the War Be- tween the States." We were awarded the Captain George Stanley Dewey Loving Cup for doing the best Educational Work in our Dis- trict. Exercises were held and a sumptuous dinner served on Me- morial Day followed by a decoration of the Graves of the Soldiers of all Wars. Expressions of sympathy in the form of flowers have been extended to the families of our bereaved members. Three sub- scriptions to the Confederate Veteran and three World War Records have been sent in. Mrs. Mark Lassiter, President. 11 162 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention SPRING HOPE— JNO. W. BRYANT CHAPTER, NO. 1692 We are reporting only five new names that we have in hand, but substantial work has been done along this line and with the slogan, "Every One Win One" we expect to greatly increase our member- ship this month. Monthly meetings have been held the entire year, and historic programs given. Interest in Confederate History stimu- lated among members and school chilldren. Memorial days observed with May 10 conspicuous for the splendid illustrated lecture by Col. Olds and the placing of Confederate markers at the graves of all Veterans in local cemetery. This work gained for our organization much friendly interest. We have visited sick Veterans, attended funerals, placing wreaths and flags and sent designs for de- parted Daughters. Placed design (Confederate Flag in flowers) on Gen. Pender's grave. We had a liberal part in contributing to the Newbern sufferers both funds and clothing and for Nash and Wake Cyclone sufferers collected $28.50; we have paid taxes $15.00; Sink- ing Fund $1.00; Jefferson Davis Monument, $15.00; Educational Fund, $7.50; for silverware for Confederate Woman's Home, $7.00; Free Bed, $3.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $1.50, and to Confederate Women's Relief, $1.00; we have collected five War Records; placed six books in library; one picture in school; collected valuable clip- pings for scrap book and sent papers to State contest. Entertained C. of C. and all eligibles in community, hoping to increase interest and put on an all year "Sunshine Drive" to make someone happier every day. Mrs. Geo. W. Bunn, President. STATESVILLE— STATESVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 276 Statesville Chapter has held all monthly meetings except January 19. This meeting was omitted on account of Influenza. Gained seven new members, paid all taxes; contributed to Free Bed Fund, Stars and Bars Memorial, Jefferson Davis Monument, Confederate Women's Relief, N. C. Room at Richmond, Lee Memorial at Lexington, Pub- licity Fund; sent two dozen napkins to Confederate Woman's Home at Fayetteville ; aided two needy Veterans; sent flowers to sick Vet- erans and to sick Chapter members; celebrated Memorial Day, served dinner to Veterans and their wives; sent baskets to those unable to be present; C. of C. decorated graves of Veterans; observed June 3rd; furnished wreaths for Confederate dead, sent two floral baskets to graves of two deceased chapter members on May 10; United Daughters of the Confederacy 163 supplied lunches to Veterans on their trip to New Orleans; a loyal member of our Chapter conceived the idea of having a fund for the aid of needy Veterans without having to draw on our treasury; with little help or cooperation from the Chapter this faithful mem- ber succeeded in having an excellent minstrel in July which enriched our fund for worthy Veterans $130.00. We are planning for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of our Chapter in November. Mrs. Gaithek Hall, President. ST. PAULS— HIGHLAND BOYS CHAPTER, NO. 1515 We have tried to remember all local Veterans and their wives especially in sickness. We plan to send Christmas box to Old Women's Home; are working with American Legion to mark all unmarked Confederate graves; presented Lee and Jackson pictures to school; we have interested workers in our Chapter and are going ahead with our U. D. C. work. Our present "hobby" is showing the old men left among us that we appreciate their services given for us before most of us were born. Mrs. R. Y. Rozier, President. Mrs. W. A. McCormic, Secretary. SYLVA— B. H. CATHEY CHAPTER, NO. 1651 We have paid our District dues and given $10.00 to District Marker. We have held regular meetings and enjoyed very much the course of study outlined by our Historian General. We have sent flags and floral offerings to funerals of Confederate Veterans in our county and given one subscription to Confederate Veteran to one Veteran. TARBORO— W. D. PENDER CHAPTER, NO. 633 The W. D. Pender is an active Chapter, regular monthly meetings with Historical papers, observed Memorial days. Splendid address on Lee-Jackson Day by Dr. Albert Sydney Johnson, Tenth of May celebration, address by Col. Olds, dinner to Veterans and Daughters. Entertained Thirteenth District Meeting when we unveiled a monu- 164 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ment to Gen. Pender with an inspiring address and beautiful cere- monies by Col. Fred Olds; a dinner for all Veterans, Daughters and visitors, gave money, food and clothing to needy local Veterans, flowers for all sick Daughters, Veterans and funerals; $5.00 to Soldiers Home for apples; $42.47 to Confederate Woman's Home; $15.00 for Silver, Jefferson Davis Monument, $142.50; Educational Fund, $20.00; Stars and Bars, $10.00; $1.00 Jefferson Davis High- way; have in bank, subject for call, $25.00, Gettysburg; $5.00, Lee Memorial; have paid $600.00 for the General Pender Memorial. Laura P. Bridgers, President. TRENTON— TRENTON CHAPTER, NO. 1472 We have paid all our dues, and the $1.00 Sinking Fund; observed all Memorial days; contributed $5.00 to Educational Fund; $2.00 to adopted Veteran at Raleigh Home, and remembered our Veterans in the county with small Christmas gifts. Mrs. R. D. Dixon. President. WADESBORO— ANSON CHAPTER, NO. 357 For the twenty-fourth time we are happy to report Anson Chapter interested and faithful — firm in the belief that the U. D. C. are under Divine guidance — doing a great work towards a truer un- derstanding of the everlasting principle of courage and honor. Mary Bennett Little. President. WARRENTON— WARREN CHAPTER, NO. 939 The Warren Chapter meets first Friday in each month. We have 49 members and six applications for new membership. All dues paid. We serve dinner every year on Jefferson Davis' Birth- day with Veterans and women of Sixties as guests of honor. We observe Memorial Day. Iron Cross Markers have been placed on Veterans' graves. Confederate Veterans have all been supplied with crosses of honor. Sent flowers to homes of two Veterans who died during the year. We sent $20.00 to Old Soldiers Home; $20.00 to Confederate Woman's Home; $19.50 to Jefferson Davis Monument; United Daughters of the Confederacy 165 paid 25 cents per member towards the Educational Fund; have sent boxes to Oteen Hospital; we have several subscribers to The Veteran. Mrs. J. D. Palmer, President. WARSAW— JAMES KENAN CHAPTER, NO. 538 We have responded to all appeals. We have furnished designs for funerals of Veteran and wife. Had monthly meetings and in- creased our membership with 50 new members but due to delay in registering blanks they are not on State books yet. The chief work of Chapter was placing markers at the graves of thirty-one Veterans in our cemetery. Mrs. L. P. Best, President. WASHINGTON— PAMLICO CHAPTER, NO. 43 This Chapter has contributed $10.00 to the Jefferson Davis High- way. Have lost four Veterans to whom have sent wreaths with Confederate colors; have adopted two Veterans at Soldiers Home. Celebrated on May 10 with exercises and given Old Soldiers dinner. Fourteen of our members are still unpaid; have presented two flags to Graded School, National flag and State flag. Mrs. Wiley C. Rodman. President. WAYNESVILLE— HAYWOOD CHAPTER, NO. 940 The Haywood Chapter has had an interesting and profitable year; observed all Memorial days; Chapter has been re-registered; we have contributed $22.50 State and General tax; $2.00 District tax; $11.50 to Educational Fund; $1.00 Sinking Fund; $5.00 to Confed- erate Women's Relief; $1.00 Cunningham Memorial; $15.00 to Jef- ferson Davis Monument Fund; $1.00 to Publicity Fund; $5.00 to Free Bed; $5.00 to Stars and Bars Memorial, and $1.00 to N. C. Room in Richmond; sent barrel of apples to Old Soldiers Home and box of presents valued $65.00 to Old Ladies Home; subscribed to Con- federate Veteran for Library; May 10 gave $5.00 prize for best essay on Jackson. Through the untiring efforts of our historian the 166 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Haywood Chapter won the Martha Glenn Loving Cup offered by the State to the Chapter having the best historical report. Our chapter gave seventy dollars to the Marker erected by the Chapter of the First District designating the place at Waynesville, N. C, where the last shot was fired under regular command in the War Between the States (May 6, 1865). We have placed one hundred and twenty temporary markers at the graves of Confederate Soldiers, at a cost of $20, these to be replaced by permanent markers, the Chapter having $90 in bank for that purpose. Adopted two veterans. WELDON— JUNIUS DANIEL CHAPTER, NO. 600 The Junius Daniel Chapter has held every meeting for the year but one. A sumptuous dinner was served to the Veterans and wives, Ministers and Daughters on May 10, 1923; 21 triple regis- trations were made; $1.70 donated to flag for Fifteenth District; sent box to Woman's Home at Fayetteville, valued at $22.50; one book presented to school; flowers were sent to sick and bereaved Veterans and Daughters; $35.00 was given to Veteran to defray expenses to Reunion at New Orleans; one pillow and covers given to Confederate Woman's Home, Christmas box to Confederate Veterans Home, valued $21.00; have given R. R. tickets and other things to Veterans; May 10 and Lee-Jackson Memorial days were observed; Davis Memorial program observed; five new members added during year. Mrs. I. T. Wilkins, President. Mrs. J. A. Musorove, Secretary. WHITEVILLE— JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 657 Our interest has been centered locally this year. Our Chapter had "Tag Day" and solicited $165.00 for cleaning and beautifying plots at our cemetery, in which there are many of our Veterans buried. June 3d was celebrated by giving the annual big dinner to our Veterans. We presented a handsome picture to our school — the South's three greatest generals in uniform. We have paid all dues and taxes. Mrs. S. L. Smith, President. United Daughters of the Confederacy 167 WILMINGTON— CAPE FEAR CHAPTER, NO. 3 Member endowed Veterans Bed in local hospital; expenses of six to Winston, $50.00; Lee-Jackson Day, dinner, baskets to sick; talks in several schools by Daughters, and prize offered for Lee essay; cards and flowers on Easter and birthdays to three in Soldiers' Home; wreaths sent Confederate and World War Veterans; fun- erals attended, six markers placed; Our Book presented High School, The Veteran to Library, nine pictures given schools, value ninety dollars; June third, historical meeting and personal letters from President Davis read; Armistice Day, Veterans and Daughters floats, assisted with dinner; gifts, Cunningham Memorial, 50 cents; Lee, $20; Highway, $1; General Education, $1. WILSON— JOHN W. DUNHAM CHAPTER, NO. 374 Additional contributions, Lee Memorial, $20.00; Cunningham Me- morial, $1.00; Jefferson Davis Highway, $2.00; Special Educational Fund, $25.00; Near East Relief, $41.25; gave prize, $10.00, to High School pupil writing best essay on Jefferson Davis. Placed 65 volumes of Confederate literature, a flag and a picture in county library; gave Women of the South to school library; on May 10 held appropriate exercises and served dinner to Veterans, their wives and widows of Veterans; have placed wreath and flag on graves of three Veterans; have adopted three veterans at Soldiers Home; we sup- port the widow of a Veteran. In April the Chapter gave a beautiful reception in honor of State War mothers. We now possess ban- ner for greatest increase in membership in Thirteenth District. Our monthly meetings are interesting and well attended with Historical program at each. We have a most interesting scrap-book. Mrs. James Edwin Woodard. President. WINDSOR— FRANK BYRD CHAPTER, NO. 635 We have held meeting each month and observed Old Soldiers Day. WINSTON-SALEM— JAS. B. GORDON CHAPTER, NO. 211 Paid all dues and taxes, sent to the Soldiers' Home, $25; to Confederate Woman's Home, $15 ; gave $10 for the best essay on 168 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Jas. B. Gordon, and paid $44.25 towards Educational Fund; assisted by the A. L. A. and D. A. R. we gave a luncheon at the Robert E. Lee for all the delegates attending the annual meeting of the State Federated Clubs; entertained the District Meeting; entertained Mrs. T. W. Wilson, our honor guest, and all officers at luncheon at the Robert E. Lee; recently gave a play realizing $661.37; assisted in every way possible in entertaining the N. C. Division U. C. V. during their Reunion, there were 1,200 registered; we gave the sponsor's ball; served dinner both days, gave a buffet supper in honor of Gen. Smith and his staff, and opened our homes to the Veterans; observed Lee-Jackson Day; celebrated Memorial Day with appropriate exercises; have three new members; have com- pleted registration. Mrs. H. L. Riggins, President. WINTON— HERTFORD COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1213 Greetings to all. The Hertford County Chapter has done much local work and responded to several outside calls. Several old Vet- erans have passed away, and all are remembered by the Chapter. The Chapter itself lost one faithful member. We are few in num- ber, but are in earnest. Mrs. H. B. Jones, President. Mrs. R. P. Story, Secretary. United Daughters of the Confederacy 169 CHILDKEN'S CHAPTEKS REPORTS OF THE CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY ASHEVILLE— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER Number of Members in Chapter: 167. New Members, 50. Aid given Veterans in Soldier's Homes: Pledge, $10; Christmas box, valued $10; Almanacs, calendars, tobacco, candy, letters, papers and cards; some gift each month. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: 25 wreaths for Veterans who were sick, train letters written for Veterans en route to New Orleans Reunion, helped them get tickets and lunches. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Pledge $10; Christmas box valued $15; magazines, books, quilt scraps, sewing outfits, valentines, candy, calendars and letters; remembered each month. Aid given Veteran's widows outside of Homes: Nursed, provided food, bed clothing and medicine for Confederate widow during illness. Have you given to Monument Funds? Three. Amount: $13.70. $11.70 of this for the Lee Memorial, $1.00 each to Stars and Bars and Jefferson Davis Fund. Have you collected any World War Records? Yes. Number, help- ing to secure a large number for the adult Chapter. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? Ten subscribed and have assisted adult Chapter in securing 25, and 16 for Veterans. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? Two. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes., but also have some other program when leaders provide for it. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Four. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Seven papers written by members. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or libraries? Yes, three pictures and one book have been given. 170 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Yes. How many volumes? Just a collection of choice volumes; 15 added this year. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? Three. Sold? Ten. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? Was influ- ential in the organizing of a new Chapter. Receipts, $356.75; disbursements, $356.75. Remarks: Local Veterans — Chapter leader and a member attend monthly meeting of Veterans. Candy furnished three times for meetings. Two programs given by members for Veterans: Ukelele chorus from Chapter played at several meetings of the Veterans. Scrap book kept of Confederate data and special interest taken in collecting facts and history of our own Veterans and local historical surroundings. Christmas cards and candy, valentines and Easter cards sent Veterans. Aid Given Adult Chapter U. D. C. — Sold Confederate Christmas Seals. Assisted custodian of crosses by securing twelve crosses for Veterans. Assisted in cleaning off graves of Veterans. Assisted in giving bridge benefit. Made wreaths, collected flowers and helped decorate floats for Decoration Day. Leader gave report of C. of C. Chapter work at District U. D. C. meeting in Marion, N. C, in April. Assisted in Vance Memorial service with Chapter Chorus, ushered, furnished flowers and placed them after service on Vance Monument in City Square. Took part in all Memorial services of adult Chapter. Assisted them in Movie Benefit. Assisted with his- torical evening. Social Service for Veterans and Families — Clothes, $283.75; books, 14; four auto loads of magazines for Oteen; magazines for other places, 386; boxes fruit, 5; trays to sick, 105; flowers, 136; visits to sick, 684; notes to sick, 33; gifts, $16.00; funerals of Veterans at- tended, 38; day nursing, 47; candy, 54 pounds; dolls dressed for Christmas, 10; autos for worthy causes, 10; notes of condolence, 73; telephone calls, 1,784; cards to Widows Home on St. Patrick's Day, 15. Assisted in sale of Red Cross Seals. Eight entertainments given at Government Hospital at Oteen. One thousand and eight hundred Easter cards distributed to hospitals and sanitariums. One thousand and two hundred Valentines distributed to Hospitals and Sanitariums on May Day. Miscellaneous — Box sent to Confederate Widows Home for the C. of C. Chapter's Confederate Grandmother, also monthly letters to her. Assisted to entertain Richmond Blues with Virginia Confed- erate Veterans passing through Asheville en route to New Orleans United Daughters of the Confederacy 171 Reunion. Sang carols with other organizations at Christmas Eve. Assisted with American Legion's Benefit Play. Two parties during the year for members. Leader made visits to both Confederate Homes at Raleigh and Fayetteville during the year in the interest of the C. of C. work. Ten dollars and lots of time given to edu- cational work of the State's Night School, leader offers two prizes and president two prizes to stimulate interest in Chapter. Two dollars given by Chapter to the U. D. C. Room in the Local Club House. Devotional Services at County Home by leader, 12; average attendance at meetings, 50. Miss Thelma V. Smathers, Chapter Leader. ASHEVILLE— MARTHA KEPLAR CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 22. New members: 6. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Contributed useful gifts to the Veterans Christmas tree. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? The children of this Chapter are too young for this work. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? We have followed the program and studied the life of Jefferson Davis. Chapter observed Lee, Jackson and Jefferson Davis Memorial days. Receipts, 75 cents. Mrs. Holmes Bryson. Chapter Leader. BEAUFORT— ANNE CARTER LEE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 17. New members: 2. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Sent flowers and fruit to sick Veteran. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $5.00 to local Monument Fund; $5.00 to Davis Memorial; $1.70 to Lee Me- morial. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran ? Our Chapter subscribes and we read it in our meetings. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Not exactly, but we have a historical program. 172 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Three. Receipts, $12.59; disbursements, $11.70. Mrs. W. H. Taylor, Chapter Leader. BELMONT— ISABEL MORRISON HILL CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 22. New members: 10. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $5.00 to Stars and Bars Memorial. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. Receipts, $27.50; disbursements, $23.85. Remarks: The Isabelle Morrison Hill Chapter was organized in April, 1923; we have held regular meetings all summer; observed Memorial Day; increased membership from twelve to twenty-two; contributed five dollars to Stars and Bars Memorial, and ten dol- lars to the Scholarship Fund. J. Elizabeth Linebebger, Chapter Leader. BURLINGTON— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 42. New members: 13 received this year. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Slumber Robe, Ladies' Home, Fayetteville. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $3.50. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? One. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? 2. Receipts, $9.16; disbursements, $3.50. Mrs. Jas. P. Montgomery, Chapter Leader. CHARLOTTE— JULIA JACKSON CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 295. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Hallowe'en party, Raleigh United Daughters of the Confederacy 173 Veterans; pair $10.00 blankets; one individual box for two Veterans from Mecklenburg County. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Food, coal, clothing, etc. Aid given Veterans' Widows Homes: Individual Christmas boxes for each old lady; groceries, outing, ginghams, magazines, etc. Aid given Veterans' Widows outside of Homes: Coal, clothing, groceries. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount, $5.00 to Dough Boy Monument in Charlotte. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? Quite a few. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Have been unable to hold meeting regularly. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? All. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Completed Third Historical Scrap Book. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? Have access to one. How many volumes? Quite a few. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? One. Receipts, $892.39; disbursements, $892.39. Remarks: To Confederate Veterans Home in Raleigh — Favors, candy, cake and ice cream for Hallowe'en party; one pair $10.00 wool blankets; one individual box containing wool gloves, hand- kerchiefs, socks, comb and brush, pipe, tobacco, candies and fruit to two Veterans from Mecklenburg County; helped defray expenses of one Veteran to Soldiers Home; Christmas cards were sent to all Veterans in Raleigh Home, Confederate Woman's Home and mem- bers of Mecklenburg Camp U. C. V. To Confederate Woman's Home at Fayetteville, 30 individual boxes, containing many useful articles for each old lady, 40 yards of outing, ginghams, hose, books, some canned goods, one case of syrup, fifty new magazines. To our needy Veterans at home Christmas five boxes groceries and fruit, four tons of coal, five baskets fruit and candy to County Home, ten baskets fruit to our shut-in Veterans; to a widow of Veteran, coffee, sugar, meat and cereals given monthly; four boxes quilt scraps to Veterans' wives. Two floral offerings to deceased Veteran; one to child of Confed- eracy, ten bunches of flowers to Mothers of Confederacy on Moth- 174 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ers' Day; 50 visits to sick Veterans remembering them with flowers, magazines or fruit. Gave Veteran new pair $5.00 trousers and shirt to wear to Re- union. Gave Christmas tree to Veterans of Mecklenburg County, had 60 Veterans present; each received individual boxes containing ar- ticles most needed, served ice cream, cake, candies and fruit. As Col. A. L. Smith's birthday came on this date presented him with a birthday cake containing 76 candles. Gave Veterans picnic at Lakewood, celebrating Comrade J. B. Williamson's 91st and Capt. J. W. Lewis's 77th birthdays; 60 Veter- ans with more than three hundred daughters and children present. Organized one Children's Chapter; gave $5.00 to Doughboy Monu- ment; helped with sale of poppies for American Legion, Red Cross Stamps, and tags in U. D. C. tag day; also donated articles to U. D. C. Bazaar. We are completing our third historical scrap book. Furnished cars to convey Veterans to picnic given by county. Through the generosity of Mr. T. T. Cole we established two $50.00 scholarships at Baldwin's Industrial School, this gift being given through the sale of flowers. One scholarship is known as the Sarah Marks Cole Scholarship, she being the mascot of our Chapter; the other Emma Ford Adams Scholarship, she being the only deceased member of the C. of C. ; besides $125.00 paid on our little adopted girl of the C. of C. education. We have clothed, bought books, given weekly allowance and paid all incidentals of Hattie, our little girl, this amounting to more than $175.00. Forty dollars to Orthopaedic Hospital in Gastonia for our second memorial bed. Sent box of toys Christmas, and ten slightly worn counterpanes to Alexander Rescue Home, also 75 individual cakes for Thanks- giving. Celebrated Memorial day by placing flags and flowers on graves of all our Confederate dead. Also celebrated Lee and Jackson and President Davis birthdays. Mothers of Children gave Leader a reception having Gen. and Mrs. W. A. Smith present. On account of illness of Leader have been unable to hold regular meetings, but we have a membership of 295 with many waiting to come in. United Daughters of the Confederacy 175 Won the William Watson Banner for two years for having the best report from the State. Also the highest National Honors. The Ricks Banner. Won the John D. Moore silver loving cup for the greatest increase in membership. Have had the honor of sending a page to the State Convention for two years. (Note: The financial statement in this report was not included in the summary of the Division Director because the funds were not handled through the Division Treasurer.) Mrs. Ellis W. Henderson, Chapter Leader. FAISON— CONFEDERATE HEROES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 15. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Sent candy made by Chapter members. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? One to the Chapter. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? As far as possible. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? May 10. Elizabeth W. Hicks, Chapter Leader. FAYETTEVILLE— ANNIE K. KYLE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 300. New members: 143. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Money to needy Veteran and fruit to sick Veteran. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Ice water cooler and ice; party with musical program; Christmas gifts, total $43.50. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? Stars and Bars, $5.00; Davis Monument, $2.50; Lee Memorial, $30.00. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? The Leader. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? Four for State and two for General Medals and Prizes. 176 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Partly, keeping Jefferson Davis and Confederate Generals on the program. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? May 10 and January 19. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Essays at the meetings. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Picture of Jefferson Davis in new High School Auditorium, and "Life of Jefferson Davis" in High School Library. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature and Fiction? We use High School Confederate Library to which we do- nate books every year. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? No, but we have secured members in Richmond, Va., Ohio, Rhode Island, and far away China. Receipts, $222.25; disbursements, $192.35. Remarks: Our Chapter is divided into three groups, Junior, Senior and Baby Groups. Our meetings are splendidly attended. Our special efforts are spent on the Confederate Home, the old ladies being our "pets." We carried two boxes of clothing to the Home (donated) which we have not valued in money. There are very few needy Veterans, but we keep them in mind always. Our Chap- ter with 75 members led the parade on May 10 to cemetery, where we decorated graves. We gave main part of program on January 19 with songs and recitations. Have taken tray, flowers and fruit to sick members. We observe the social feature of the organization rewarding members for work and interest with a picnic in June and a "Tacky Party." Balance on hand November 1, 1922 $ 21.40 Collections 200.85 Total $222.25 Disbursements Certificates $ 34.25 Blanks 4.75 Stamps 4.00 Christmas at the Confederate Women's Home 8.50 Water Cooler and Ice at the Confederate Women's Home 31.00 Party at the Confederate Women's Home 4.50 United Daughters of the Confederacy 177 Picture of Jefferson Davis to High School Auditorium $ 10.00 "Life of Jefferson Davis" to High School Library .... 2.50 Jefferson Davis Monument 2.50 Lee Memorial 30.00 Stars and Bars Memorial 5.00 Flora MacDonald Scholarship 5.00 Voluntary Offering to Evangelist Ham 10.00 Refreshments at meetings during year 25.00 "Camp Fire Stories" for Chapter 2.00 Picnic Expense 5.10 Money to Needy Veteran and Fruit to Sick Veteran . . 4.00 Flowers to Mr. Kite's funeral 2.50 Flowers and candy for sick members 1.75 Total $192.35 Balance in bank 20.00 Mrs. E. R. MacKethan. Chapter Leader. GASTONIA— ZEB VANCE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 36. New members: 3. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Ten dollars in checks, with a box sent Christmas. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Helping a Veteran with hospital bill. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $2.00. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? One copy used by all. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? One. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? 2. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Yes. Receipts, $12.00. Remarks: As I have only taken the leadership of this Chapter within the past six months I am unable to give a full report. What I give is the work since April first. I am only filling out Mrs. W. T. Love's term. Mrs. J. Lean Adams, Chapter Leader. 12 178 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention GRAHAM— JACOB A. LONG CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 41. New members: 9. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Sent $3.00 to buy Victrola records. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Sent cards and gifts at Christmas. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Sent two dozen napkins at Thanksgiving; sent $3.00 to be used as "treat money." Each Chap- ter member sent each old lady a card at Christmas. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? Jefferson Davis Monument Fund, $7.50; Lee Memorial, $5.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $30.00. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? The Chapter subscribes. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? One. The W. H. Whitehead Medal offered by Mrs. R. P. Holt for best essay on "Confederate Navy." Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Lee-Jackson and May 10. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Studied life of Jeff Davis; one member has written a paper; se- cured two papers outside. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? No, use school and private libraries; members owning such books exchange them at meetings. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? One. Receipts, $129.59; disbursements, $76.24. Remarks: Gave party at Christmas for Chapter members, $5.34; gave play in March and realized $102.05; gave Japanese lawn party in August to entertain those who were not members and had helped give play; also invited children who were not already members to gain their interest with a view to gaining new members; Col. Jacob A. Long, for whom the Chapter is named, was invited; party cost $12.25. Assisted mother Chapter in exercises on May 10, helped make garlands and decorated Confederate Monument; carried flags, value $2.50, in exercises when singing "Our Own Stars and United Daughters of the Confederacy 179 Bars Will Live Forever." Sent delegate to District Meeting at Leaksville to read report from Chapter. Mrs. John B. Stratford, Chapter Leader. HALIFAX— HALIFAX LIGHT INFANTRY CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 17. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Sent candy at Christmas, made by members. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Sent home-made candy at Christmas and corresponded with one of the old ladies several times. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? Two dol- lars ($2.00) sent for Lee Chapel. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? One. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? We haven't been able to follow it accurately, but have to a great extent. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Lee-Jackson and Memorial Day. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Not this year, but we are going to put the Life of Jefferson Davis in School Library when Chapter finishes it. Receipts, $5.10 membership fees; $2.00 offering for Lee Chapel; disbursements, $12.00. Remarks: The Chapter sent $5.00 to the New Bern Relief Fund, also bought flowers for the District Meeting held in Halifax April 26, amounting to $5.00, which were presented to Mrs. R. P. Holt from the C. of C. Mrs. Quentin Gregory, Chapter Leader. HICKORY— JAMES A. WESTON CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 14. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? We try to do so. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Lee- Jackson and May 10. Receipts, $12.10; disbursements, $1.60. 180 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Remarks: The James A. Weston Chapter was reorganized shortly before Christmas with 13 members — one received by demit. These girls of High School age. Our Chapter and Dixie Grays, jointly have contributed $40.00 toward the erection of Iron Crosses on the graves of our Confederate dead. Chapter assisted in Memorial exercises. Mbs. Adelaide Henry, Chapter Leader. HICKORY— DIXIE GRAYS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 8. New members: 3. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Sent boxes at Christmas. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Helped place Markers (crosses) over graves of Confederate soldiers, $20.00. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $2.00. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? One. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? January 19 and May 10. Receipts, $26.00; disbursements, $22.00. Remarks: When the Chapter was divided the money in bank donated for Markers was divided between Dixie Grays and Maj. Weston Chapter C. of C. Miss Frank Martin. Chapter Leader. HIGH POINT— TAR HEEL CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 44. New members: 15. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? The Chapter has followed the Historical Program since January. Does your Chapter observe Confederate Memorial days? Yes. How many? One. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? We have collected sufficient data on Southern history to begin a scrap book for the Chapter to be used as reference. Receipts, $8.20. United Daughters of the Confederacy 181 Remarks: We have divided the members of Children's Chapter into two divisions. The girls of 'teens age into one division, known as the young ladies division, and the younger children into a division known as Tar Heel Chapter. Mrs. Homer T. Hudson, Chapter Leader. JACKSONVILLE— COL. S. B. TAYLOR CHAPTER Number of members in chapter: 12. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Water works, $1.50. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? 50 cents. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? 1. Receipts, $5.35; disbursements, 2.00. Mrs. L. 0. Fonville, Chapter Leader. KINSTON— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER Number of members in chapter: 57. New members: 7. Aid given Veterans in Soldier's Home: We sent a box of home made jellies and preserves to the Soldier's Home in Raleigh, valued at $15.00. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: A beautiful basket of fruit was sent to a sick Veteran in Kinston. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: We sent a box of home made jellies and preserves to the Widow's Home in Fayetteville, valued at $15.00. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Groceries were sent to quite a number of the Veteran's Widows in Kinston. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $15.00. Lee Memorial, $5; Jefferson Davis Memorial, $5; Stars and Bars Memorial, $5. Have you collected any World War Records? Yes. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? One. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. 182 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Lee, Jackson and Jefferson Davis. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Southern literature. How many volumes? Sixteen. Receipts, $25.55; disbursements, $18. Remarks: During the year the children sold toys for both the Red Cross and Salvation Army. They also sold poppies and daisies for the American Legion Auxiliary. They gave clothes to needy families amounting to $55. They made some money at a skating party. At the Jefferson Davis Memorial exercises a collection was taken to secure a flag for the children's chapter. The children were in the parade Memorial Day and furnished beautiful flowers. Mrs. E. E. Sams, Chapter Leader. Mrs. Robert H. Rouse, Assistant Leader. LA GRANGE— JOSEPH KING CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 60. New members: 10. Aid given Veterans in Soldier's Homes: One box of home-made candy (12 lbs.) $3.50. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Five boxes of home made candy, one each; fine Easter plate, one each; one pound of candy and fruit showers; fruit and flowers. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: One box of home made candy each, 30 boxes of candy valued at $7.50. Aid given to Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Fruits and flowers; one box of home made candy each and one Easter plate each. We have five Veterans and ten Widows. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes, Lee's Chapel at Lex- ington, Va. Amount? $6. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran f One member subscribed but never received The Veteran. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? One tried for prize offered by Col. G. L. Whitfield Chapter U. D. C. on Robert E Lee; to the La Grange Graded School. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? No — but we have historical programs. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Three, Lee and Jackson, May 10, and Armistice Day. United Daughters of the Confederacy 183 Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or libraries? Four copies of Miss Rutherford's "Truths of History" have been placed in Lenoir County schools this year. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? No, but some of our members own such books. Receipts, $33; disbursements, $33. Remarks: We have given one floral design, $3 has been paid for application blanks and certificates. We have had two picnics and two Christmas trees. Sorry we cannot give $100 this year as we did last year. With best wishes. We helped the Mother Chapter entertain the District Meeting in April. Georgie Joynee, Chapter Leader. LEAKSVILLE— ANNIE JOHNS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 10. New members: 13. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- em? 1. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals or prizes? 1. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 2. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or libraries? Our Mother Chapter has. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? Few books. Mrs. F. M. Flinn, Chapter Leader. LENOIR— BONNIE BLUE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 40. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 2. Receipts, $14; disbursements, $14. Remarks: Observed January 19 with appropriate exercises at our Graded School, the children all taking part by singing patriotic songs. Celebrated May 10 in same school. Had speeches by sev- eral Veterans. Took collection which amounted to $14, which was 184 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention sent to Treasurer for Lee Memorial. Assisted in serving dinner to Veterans May 10 and in driving Veterans in parade July 4. Mrs. Rufus L. Gwyn, Chapter Leader. LITTLETON— MATT RANSOM CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 22. New members: 22. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Presented one floral design to Veteran. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Presented one floral design to Veteran's Widow, and assisted in memorial service to her. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $5 to the Lee Memorial Fund. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? 2. By Chapter and Leader. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. medals and prizes? Being a new chapter we did not enter the contest this year, but hope to next year. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? As best we can. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 2. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? The life of Jefferson Davis. Has your Chapter placed any pictures of Southern heroes or books on Southern history in any school or libraries? No, but we have planned to buy six Confederate markers. Has your Chapter a library of Southern history, literature, and fiction? No, but we have Southern literature in several homes. Receipts, $110.85; disbursements, $100.10. Remarks: We paid to the Lee Chapel at Lexington, Va., $2.20, 10 cents tax per capita. $5 donation to Lee Memorial Fund; $1.50 for Confederate Veteran; $1.40 Chapter expenses. Mrs. W. M. Perkins, Chapter Leader. LUMBERTON— ALFRED ROWLAND CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 69. New members: 12. United Daughters of the Confederacy 185 Aid given Veterans in Soldier's Homes: Christmas box, $3; Easter, sent flowers; Thanksgiving, box of fruit. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Christmas greetings to every member of Camp Willis Pope; 10 visits to Veterans, carried magazines and flowers. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Christmas greetings to all. Flowers for Easter and box of fruit Thanksgiving. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Remembered two or three on birthday, at Christmas and Easter. Clothing donated valued at $5. Money spent on them, $10.75. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? Lee Memo- rial, $5; Jefferson Davis Fund, $5; Flora MacDonald Scholarship Fund, $2. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? The Chapter as a whole subscribes. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical program? Not entirely. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? January 19 and May 10. Receipts, $66.55; disbursements, $60.23. Remarks: The children have done splendid work in aiding the poor; furnishing two school boys with books, $7.60; doing deeds of kindness for Veterans and Widows every week. Visited inmates of County Home and carried 55 magazines and 12 papers; also jail inmates, carried magazines and papers. Sent to Veteran at Home, a former resident of Lumberton, a Christmas gift. To Mrs. MacDonald at Widows' Home birthday present, $4.50. Flowers for Easter, fruit for Thanksgiving, candy for Valentine, and Christmas box valued at $4.50. During the year children gave a play, raising $25. Lost one member by demit. Viola MacKinnon Jenkins, Chapter Leader. MOREHEAD CITY— MARY FRANCIS HANCOCK CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 95. New members: 12. Aid given Veterans in Soldier's Homes: A box valued at $4.36. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: A box valued at $3.91. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $9.50. Lee Memorial. 186 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? The Juniors study the Catechism; the Seniors use the Historical pro- gram. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? 1. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? 1. Receipts, $40.15; disbursements, $38.18. Remarks: After two years of its original organization the Mary Francis Hancock Chapter has been re-organized only about seven months. The Chapter is divided into Junior and Senior groups, with Miss Mildred Wallace leader of the Junior group. Since March our children have contributed $5 to Jefferson Davis Monu- ment; $10 to the Stars and Bars Memorial, and $9.50, our quota for the Lee Memorial Chapel. We assisted the Mother Chapter in observing Memorial Day. Have placed in our school library a copy of Women of the South in War Times, a year's subscription to The Confederate Veteran and five volumes of Southern literature. We remembered the Old Soldiers Home at Raleigh, and the Women's Home at Fayetteville with donations. Sudie Nelson, Chapter Leader. MOUNT AIRY— COL. B. Y. GRAVES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 30. New members: 3; 4 more not registered. Aid given Veterans in Soldier's Homes: Sent postcards at Christmas. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Contributed to dinner. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: $2 to Confederate Women's Home. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $5. Have you collected any World War Records? Yes. Number: 3. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Vet- eran? Our leader only. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. What historical work has your Chapter accomplished this year? We are making a Scrap-book. Receipts, $23.50; disbursements, $11.00. Remarks: We paid $2.30 for Lee Memorial Fund; $2.00 for Old Ladies' Home in Fayetteville, and $5.00 for the Monument United Daughters of the Confederacy 187 Fund we are trying to raise for our Confederate dead in Surry County. Mrs. P. S. Rotheock, Chapter Leader. MOUNT OLIVE— MOUNT OLIVE CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 24. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Box canned goods. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Receipts, $2.50; disbursements, $3.50. Remarks: The Chapter has done no work this year on account leader not being well through the winter and spring, and in the summer the children were scattered on vacations, etc. Having our first Fall meeting next week and hope to get busy again right away. Mrs. John H. Loftin, Chapter Leader. NASHVILLE— NASHVILLE JEWELS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 10. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Rides, flowers, fruits, trays, and reading to some who could not see well. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Have shown every courtesy to them, such as given old Soldiers. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Partly. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? All. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Three or four Historical papers. Receipts, $1.25; disbursements, none. Remarks: We have not been very active but the Children have helped the Mother Chapter in everything she has undertaken; they have observed all Memorial days, looked after Confederate graves, the World War Monument, etc. We have six papers filled out ready for signature of parents and hope to have a better report next year. Mrs. H. E. Benson, Chapter Leader. 188 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention NEWTON— BELLE WILFONG Number of members in Chapter: 204. New members: 175. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Box of magazines sent. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Visits, flowers and fruit (amount $5.00) to sick and disabled. Entire program furnished on Memorial Day. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Box winter clothing sent, value $30.00. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Carried maga- zines, flowers and fruit to sick ones, amount, $5.00. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $43.00. Have you collected any World War Records? Yes. Number. We have assisted Mother Chapter. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? Two. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? 26. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe all Memorial Days? Yes. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Each member has written paper on ancestor and we have a historical contest at each meeting. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? We place copy of Confederate Veteran in School Library every month. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? Yes. How many volumes? 18. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? Yes, Cradle Roll Chapter, Auxiliary to Belle Wilfong. Remarks: Our Chapter gave $46.75 toward purchasing Markers for Veterans' graves. The members of the Chapter decorated all graves of Confederate and World War Veterans on Memorial Day. They raised $71.75 on Reunion Day by selling tags. A check for $10.00 and a box of clothing valued at $30 were sent to New Bern fire sufferers. Mrs. Glenn Long, Chapter Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 189 NEW BERN— JANE HUGHES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 94. New members added during year: 21. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: $5.00 to U. D. C. Treasurer for the Home. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Have sent birthday bas- kets of fruit to Veterans living in New Bern. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: $20.00 to C. W. H. water works fund and sent Mrs. Smith box containing 23 bath towels. We are knitting a quilt for the Home, which we hope to have ready before cold weather. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $14.59 turned over to Mother Chapter on Lee-Jackson Day for Davis Monu- ment. Have you collected any World War Records? Yes. Number, 40. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran ? We have given a subscription to this magazine to the City High School. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? Two, one for prize for essay on Brigadier-General James Johnston Pettigrew, the other for essay on General James B. Gordon. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? So far as it is possible. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many, Only two this year. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Completed study of Life of Davis, and the story of the Confederate flags. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Purchased for the City High School a set of The South in the Building of the Nation; for the Seventh Grade Library, The Spy, Tom Sawyer, Kidnapped, Huckleberry Finn and Surrey of Eagles' Nest. Receipts, $117.78; disbursements, $116.53. Remarks: We have paid $9.40, our per capita for the Lee Chapel at Lexington, Va., and $2.50 to the Montrose Free Bed Fund. At Christmas we played Santa Claus to six children whose homes were destroyed by the fire of December 1st, and on May 10 placed 50 wreaths of flowers on the Confederate Soldiers' mound. We bought a new flag for our Chapter which was used for the first time on 190 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention May 10. At a Benefit Dinner for the Veterans given by the Mother Chapter, we furnished the musical program. Mrs. G. Henry Jackson, Chapter Leader. PITTSBORO— HENRY LONDON CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 20. Have you given to Monument Funds? Gettysburg. Amount? $2.00, 10 cents per capita; sent also $1.00 to Lee Memorial. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? Three, on Mathew Fontaine Maury. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? It does. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Three. Have been bending every energy to placing a fence around our Monument. Miss Carrie Jackson. Chapter Leader. RED SPRINGS— JUNIOR RESERVES Number of members in Chapter: 8. Remarks: The Children's Chapter is not dead, but we haven't done anything I am sorry to say. However I have in hand one- half dozen and expect that many more applications for new mem- bers which I will mail you in a few days so perhaps next year we will get something done. Miss Cornelia S. MacMillan, Chapter Leader. RALEIGH— MANLY'S BATTERY CHAPTER Number of Members in Chapter: 30. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Continual personal atten- tion, monthly visit to Hospital, and many other personal visits; six birthday cakes. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Assisted in application for four pensions; sent magazines, money, and fruit; assumed respon- sibility for the attendance of L. O. Branch Camp at Reunion, with necessary official correspondence, etc. United Daughters of the Confederacy 191 Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: We have specialized with aid to Veterans, hoping indirectly thus to aid their relatives. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Obtained pen- sion for one widow. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $205.00; $15 to Gettysburg, $105 to Educational (Special Fund), $80 to the Stars and Bars, $5.00 to Holly Springs. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? Two. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Study Confederate History, and follow the program along with it. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? All. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Distributed 565 pamphlets on Lincoln as the South Should Know Him. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Have two for the Soldiers Home. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? Yes. Have many rare and out of print editions in book shelves in Olivia Raney Library. How many volumes? About 100. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? Have one in process of being organized. Receipts, $350.00; disbursements, $348.00. Remarks: Veterans as usual our chief object of our attention throughout the year. Perpetuation of correct historical informa- tion and homage to the heroic past, our next interest. Along these lines, we have had a most successful year. The Chapter is in a healthy condition, and making progress intelligently and efficiently, widening its scope and increasing its interest. To show our com- munity of interest with the Veterans and our living pride in their heroic and priceless inheritance, is the ritual of our organization. During the past year, as usual Manly's Battery has devoted its attention chiefly to the Soldiers Home in Raleigh, the last Monday in every month having been assigned to the Battery as its visiting day. Its members have visited the Home regularly upon this day, carrying to the sick, fruit, flowers, candy, ice cream, and magazines and providing some sort of amusement. We have provided cakes and other refreshments for six birthdays, endeavoring to give to each old man the happiness of a real home birthday party. Have 192 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention assisted the Mother Chapter (Johnston Pettigrew) in serving dinners on all patriotic memorial and feast days. Thanksgiving and Valentine Day provided feasts at our own expense. Beloved Capt. Cathey was our special charge. We gave his birthday cake, col- lected his gifts, cooperated in the bestowal of his certificate of honor as a State teacher. Visited his cottage constantly. Appointed delegation of honor to his funeral. Sent two handsome designs, wrote the inscription for his monument and gave our personal su- pervision to its erection. Provided for its turfing, and placed it in the personal care of Mr. Beavers, his devoted comrade, for whom we have bought flower seeds and bulbs to plant there. Christmas we attended both the Christmas Tree of the Hospital and Chapel, providing presents for three orphans descendants of Veterans invited by us to be present. Made bags for candy, and provided decoration for three in hospital. Assisted in the trim- ming in hospital tree and in distributing of presents at both trees. We provided one birthday cake and assisted in serving the big birthday party for four Veterans of hospital on Washington's Birth- day. On Memorial Day we assisted in decorating fifty automobiles, helped serve dinner to Veterans and their visitors, provided flowers and decorated and placed 1,500 flags on graves in Cemetery. Made and placed four handsome wreaths on Confederate Monuments in Capitol Square. Attended exercises and cared for Veterans through- out the day, contributing cigars for all. On President Davis' Birthday we attended exercises at the Home Chapel, in body, received our certificates of honor from Miss Katie McKimmon, provided music, contributed cigars, and helped serve ice cream and cake to all the Veterans. We made and provided badges for Veterans attending both State and General Reunion, about 45 in all. We have spent $25 in honor of the dead, in typewriting, postage, and distributing patriotic pamphlets, distributed 550 pamphlets of Lincoln as the South Should Know Him. To every school in Wake County distributed Miss Rutherford's Questionnaire, and a $10 prize offered for best answer to same. Offered a $10 prize to this year High School student of Wake County for the best essay on Jefferson Davis. We placed 10 rare and out of print editions of Confederate History on our shelves at Olivia Raney Library, 25 copies of Chief Justice Clark's North Carolina's Part at Gettysburg, 30 copies of Jefferson Davis by Dr. Albright Long, 25 copies of Miss Rutherford's The South Must Have Her Rightful Place in History, and one article con- tributed to the Veteran with picture paid for by us. United Daughters of the Confederacy 193 Note — We gave two entertainments to raise the funds for the above activities, and we have been most fortunate in many gen- erous personal gifts of money and books. Miss Martha Haywood, Chapter Leader. ROCKY MOUNT— JUNIOR BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 183. New members: 2. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $31.00. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? 1. Mrs. T. A. Cooper, Chapter Leader. SALISBURY— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 101. New members: 10, with 10 more applications ready. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Bed room slippers to two Veterans, large box candy, $4.00 worth fruit Thanksgiving; cards also sent. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: 30 baskets fruit delivered personally to city Veterans Christmas; attended funerals of one Veteran and one member; sent wreaths to two Veterans and one member. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Contributed $11.50 to water works fund; sent $4.00 worth fruit to Home Thanksgiving. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Sent fruit to widows of Veterans who had died during past year (at Christmas). Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $30.00, part to Jefferson Davis Monument and 10 cents per capital to Lee Chapel. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? One. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? No State prizes, but 1 member won local U. D. C. essay prize and both groups competed for local U. D. C. membership prize. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes, supplemented by interesting local data. Members study Catechism. 13 194 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? January 19, May 10 and June 3. Receipts, $107.46; disbursements, $83.80. Remarks: Held membership contest for seven months; sold tickets for U. D. C. supper; cleared $23.00 from candy sale, $5.80 from egg hunt. Took prominent part in May 10th exercises, placed wreaths on Monument and Soldiers graves. Hold interesting and well attended meetings monthly. Alice Slater Cannon, Chapter Leader. SHELBY— AUGUSTUS BURTON CHAPTER Number of Members in Chapter: 63. New members: 8. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Contributed to Soldiers' dinner. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: A Christmas box valued at $10.00. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? Two. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? Three. Receipts, $27.62; disbursements, $20.00. Remarks: We are pleased to report one Chapter in good condition and under perfect registration. The roll was revised last October and forty old members re-registered. We hold regular monthly meetings at the homes. We sent 200 pairs of hose to the New Bern fire disaster sufferers, a Christmas box to the Old Women's Home, and $5.00 to Jefferson Davis Monument Fund. Mamie E. Roberts, Chapter Leader. SPRING HOPE— SPRING HOPE JUNIOR CHAPTER Number of Members in Chapter: 14. New members: 3. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Contributed $1.00. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $1.00 Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. United Daughters of the Confederacy 195 Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? 3. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? One pic- ture in school. Receipts, $12.00; disbursements, $12.00. Remarks: Placed three magazines in Graded School. The C. of C. Chapter was entertained by the Mother Chapter during the year. On account of the absence of the Leader for the Summer the Chap- ter has been inactive. We hope to do better next year. Mas. J. E. McLean, Chapter Leader. STATESVILLE— DAVIS CENTENNIAL CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 84. New members, 5. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Helped the U. D. C. in serving the Veterans on May 10th with dinner. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Yes. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran t None, we have a copy loaned by one of the Mother Chapters. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial Days? Yes. How many? May 10 and June 3. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? None except programs. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? Yes. How many volumes? Four. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? One. Sold? None. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? No, but have sent up several to the U. D. C. all who have reached the age of 18 years. Remarks: Owing to absence of Leader there have been no meet- ings and no dues paid or any work done except on Tenth of May and June 3, when the children gave a delightful program in honor of Davis birthday. We hope to have a much better report next year Mrs. J. B. Gill, Chapter Leader. 196 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention SYLVA— SYLVA CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 16. New members: 4. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $5.00. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Three. Receipts, $5.00; disbursements, $5.00. Mrs. J. F. Freeze, Chapter Leader. TARBORO— DIXIE LEE CHAPTER Remarks: Last December our Chapter was divided into two di- visions. I was supposed to have charge of the girls from thirteen to eighteen. I have not failed to have a meeting called for each month. With the exception of two meetings only three girls have been present. Consequently I have been unable to accomplish any- thing much to my regret. Observed May 10. Mrs. J. G. Raby, Chapter Leader. THOMASVILLE— THOMASVILLE GRAYS CHAPTER Two divisions, 16 in older, 12 in younger. Both Divisions sent clothing and food to Veteran and wife — value, $5.00. Sent birthday cards to Veterans. Entertained the Boy Scouts twice. Gave $15.00 to Veteran passing through on way to Asheville. Amount in treasury, $15.23. WADESBORO— FRANK BENNETT CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 50. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: We sent books value, $2.50. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Christmas gifts, flowers, fruits, $20. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Books value $2.50. Other aid sent treasurer, $2.00. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Flowers and Visits. United Daughters of the Confederacy 197 Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? Stars and Bars, $5.00 Lee Memorial. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? 3. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Yes. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? One. Receipts, $33.75; disbursements, $33.75. Mrs. Clarence Burns, Chapter Leader. WELDON— EVA DAVIS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 28. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How Many? January 19 and May 10. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Gave "Mars Chan" to School. Remarks: Cannot get a Leader so have done no work. Mrs. Ida Wilkins, Junius Daniel Chapter. WHITEVILLE— COLUMBUS GRAYS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 41. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: A small box at Christmas. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Three. Remarks: Am very sorry that this Chapter has done nothing this year. It has not been the Children's fault altogether. But the condition under which the Leader was placed made it impossible to do the work. Mrs. Laura J. Poweix, Chapter Leader. WILMINGTON— GEORGE DAVIS CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 23. Have you given to Monument Funds? One. Amount? $2.30; our Chapter gave the allotted amount to the Lee Chapel Monument Fund. 198 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Yes. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? Four. Receipts, $31.12; disbursements, $8.40. Remarks: Our Children's Chapter was without a regular Leader most of the year, therefore very little was accomplished. The Chap- ter observed the following days: (1) The Fort Fisher Celebration, (2) Lee- Jackson Day, (3) Armistice Day, (4) Memorial Day. We hope to make a better report next year. Lucile Sternberger, Chapter Leader. WILSON— JUNIOR CONFEDERACY CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 50. New members: 15. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: Sent $5 to Home at Raleigh for delicacies for the Hospital. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Remembered Wilson Coun- ty Veterans with cards at Christmas. Junior Division made ap- propriate valentines for Veterans February 14. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: Sent box of canned goods valued at $12 to Home at Fayetteville and box of Christmas gifts valued at $5.00. Have written letters to old ladies. Have you given tc Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? Jefferson Davis Monument, $10.00; Lee Chapel quota of $5.00; Stars and Bars Memorial, $5.00. How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? The Leader and mothers of three children take the Veteran. How many in your Chapter tried for C. of C. Medals or Prizes? One of our members won local U. D. C. prize for best paper on Jefferson Davis. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Each Division has a definite historical program prepared especially for it by the Leader. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Yes. How many? 3. What Historical Work has your Chapter accomplished this year? Has kept scrap book, Historical readings by members of Senior Division. Program at High School on Lee-Jackson Day. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? Presented United Daughters of the Confederacy 199 hand colored picture "Last Meeting of Lee and Jackson" to High School, value, $13; Silk flag to High School, value, $3.00; book Boy Soldiers of Confederacy to Wilson County Library, value, $3.50. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? Has access to Confederate book case in Wilson County Library; 64 volumes. Receipts, $113.75; disbursements, $86.71. Remarks: We have held our monthly meetings regularly. Our fifteen new members are not the result of a membership campaign. Each one of them manifested interest in our Chapter and asked to join — a compliment to our Chapter we thought. In addition to our gifts for Confederate purposes, we gave $5.00 towards a fund raised by the Wilson War Mothers for a Victrola for Oteen. We entered a very attractive float representing a "Before the War Nursery" scene with the black mammy and children in the costume of the 60's in the Eastern Carolina Exposition parade held in Wilson. We had another float in the 10th of May parade. Our Scrap Book contains a record of Chapter activities and many articles and pictures of interest to Children of the Confederacy. We have ordered seven C. of C. badges and transferred one of our members to the Mother Chapter. Hadley Woodard, Chapter Leader. WINSTON-SALEM— THOMAS JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER Number of members in Chapter: 112. New members: 27, not yet all registered. Aid given Veterans in Soldiers Homes: $5.00 tobacco for Soldiers Home, many cards to them, many baskets to Veterans in County Home. Aid given Veterans outside of Homes: Nearly 400 cards at Easter; many bunches of flowers, fruit, tobacco, candy, notes of sympathy. Aid given Veteran's Widows Homes: 32 individual boxes at Christ- mas to Woman's Home in Fayetteville; about 50 cards to them; subscription Good Housekeeping. Aid given Veteran's Widows outside of Homes: Provisions several times to widows of Veterans, baskets food, etc., Veteran's daughter, many flowers, cards and magazines and much fruit. Have you given to Monument Funds? Yes. Amount? $5.00 Maury Monument. 200 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Have you collected any World War Records? None. One old soldier is now writing his reminiscences for us, of the "War Be- tween the States." How many of your members subscribe to The Confederate Veteran? None, as many of their parents subscribe. Does your Chapter follow the General Historical Program? Par- tially. Does your Chapter observe Memorial days? Jackson, Lee, and Davis birthdays. Has your Chapter placed any Pictures of Southern Heroes or Books on Southern History in any School or Libraries? "Life of Lee," in Public Library. Have had a portrait of Lee presented our Chapter, which we will loan as needed. Has your Chapter a Library of Southern History, Literature, and Fiction? Access to many war papers owned by Leader, and Clark's History of Confederacy. How many copies of Southern Women in War Times has your Chapter bought? None. Sold? None, many of their Mothers bought copies. Have you helped to organize any C. of C. Chapters? None or- ganized, but have members from nearby villages, where there are none. Receipts, $79.67; disbursements, $79.67 Remarks: Decorated soldiers graves, 37; not only on Memorial Day but at Easter. Sent each soldier, and soldier's widow in coun- ty, card at Easter, with individual greeting, flowers sent an out-of- town Veteran in hospital. Remembered many birthdays. As chil- dren are in school, and have many school duties to finish in after- noon, do not have time to make much money. Had several Vet- erans address us; Children of Co. B. took part in tenth of May ex- ercises. Have addresses of all inmates of Women's Confederate Home, and most of our soldiers in county. James A. Gray, Jr., is our mascot. Ida Clifton Hinshaw, Chapter Leader. United Daughters of the Confederacy 201 STANDING COMMITTEES STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President Rocky Mount Miss Lizzie Lindsay, first Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. L. B. Newell, second Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. J. Harper Erwin, third Vice-President Durham Miss Hadley Woodard, Recording Secretary Wilson Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace, Treasurer Morehead City Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, Recorder of Crosses High Point Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, Chaplain Tarboro Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, Director of C. of C Fayetteville EDUCATIONAL Mrs. L. B. Newell, Chairman Charlotte Mrs. J. Edwin Woodard Wilson Mrs. R. Philip Holt Rocky Mount HISTORICAL Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Chairman Mt. Airy Chapter Historians. TEXT BOOK Mrs. Frank Wilson, Chairman Gastonia Mrs. 0. Max Gardner Shelby Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr. Black Mountain Miss Letya Carter Nashville Miss Annie Perkins Farmville SOLDIERS HOME Miss Martha Haywood, Chairman Raleigh Chapter Presidents. 202 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention CONFEDERATE WOMAN'S HOME Mrs. Hunter Smith, Chairman Fayetteville Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Assistant Chairman Western Section. . .Asheville Mrs. M. P. Battle, Assistant Chairman Eastern Section . Rocky Mount All Chapter Presidents. AUDITING COMMITTEE Mrs. T. L. Bland Rocky Mount Mrs. W. H. Home Rocky Mount Miss Bessie Bunn Rocky Mount Mrs. B. J. Downey Nashville Miss Katie Riddick Enfield CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE Mrs. R. D. Bullock, Chairman Rocky Mount Mrs. J. Dolph Long Graham Mrs. Chas. S. Wallace Morehead City Miss Emily S. Austin Tarboro Mrs. E. R. Michaux Greensboro NORTH CAROLINA ROOM IN RICHMOND Mrs. Latta C. Johnston, Regent Charlotte Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, Vice-Regent Richmond, Va. Mrs. John L. Bridgers Tarboro Mrs. M. P. Battle Rocky Mount Mrs. W. 0. Spencer Winston-Salem United Daughters of the Confederacy 203 SPECIAL COMMITTEES STATIONERY Mrs. T. A. Cooper, Chairman Rocky Mount Mrs. W. W. Ricks Rocky Mount Mrs. J. T. Lassiter Rocky Mount Mrs. Jas. L. Fleming Greenville Mrs. W. L. Lyon Windsor PURCHASING COMMITTEE SOLDIERS HOME Mrs. H. M. London, Chairman Raleigh Mrs. Alfred Williams Raleigh Miss Daisy Denson Raleigh PURCHASING COMMITTEE CONFEDERATE WOMEN S HOME Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Mrs. Harlee Townsend Fayetteville Mrs. E. R. MacKethan Fayetteville MEMORIAL Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Chairman Tarboro Mrs. T. E. Sprunt Wilmington Mrs. Mark Lassiter Snow Hill Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson Gastonia Miss Sue Collier Goldsboro GETTYSBURG Mrs. Marshall Williams, Chairman Faison Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, Assistant Chairman Eastern Section. .Kinston Mrs. I. W. Faison, Assistant Chairman Western Section. .Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver New Bern Miss Nannie Gary Halifax Mrs. Peter Arrington Warrenton Mrs. J. L. Dunn Scotland Neck 204 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. L. B. Newell Charlotte Mrs. Glenn Long Newton Mrs. F. S. Spruill Rocky Mount Mrs. H. A. London Pittsboro REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Mrs. F. M. Williams, Chairman Newton Mrs. Edgar Morrison, Vice-Chairman Tarboro Mrs. Walter Woodard Wilson Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr Black Mountain Mrs. I. W. Faison Charlotte BATTLE OF BENTONVILI.E COMMITTEE Mrs. W. M. Sanders, Chairman Smithfield Mrs. M. H. Jones Durham Mrs. E. L. Baucom Cary Miss Cornelia McMillan Red Springs Mrs. John Lowe Lexington Mrs. Harden Howell Waynesville Mrs. I. H. Manning Chapel Hill Mrs. Roland Covington Laurinburg Mrs. W. P. Williams Rockingham Mrs. J. M. Morehead Greensboro JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash-Morrison, Chairman General. .Tarboro Mrs. I. W. Faison, State Director. Charlotte Mrs. H. L. Riggins Winston-Salem Mrs. J. S. Watters Asheville Mrs. Harry Deaton Mooresville Mrs. W. C. Rodman Washington Miss Mary Emma Giddens Goldsboro Mrs. C. M. Vanstory Greensboro Mrs. Lena Avant • -Wilmington Mrs. Frank Lea Wilson Mrs. R. C. Stevens Asheville United Daughters of the Confederacy 205 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY Mrs. Edgar Morrison, State Director Tarboro Mrs. 0. E. Mendenhall, Chairman High Point Miss Sara Stewart New Bern Mrs. Don Coffey, Jr N. Wilkesboro Mrs. William M. Peck ■ Wilmington Mrs. Reuben Reid Leaksville-Spray Mrs. Gaither Hall Statesville Miss Lowry Shuf ord Gastonia Mrs. S. P. Cooper Henderson Mrs. J. A. Yarborough Charlotte Mrs. T. K. Kite Fayetteville MAURY MONUMENT Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, State Director Kinston Mrs. Peter A. Spruill Littleton Mrs. John Rees Lincolnton Mrs. A. H. Webb Morehead City Mrs. K. W. Ballentine Middlesex Mrs. W. M. Daughtridge Rocky Mount Mrs. C. M. Cooke Louisburg Mrs. J. F. Taylor Kinston Mrs. M. W. Parrish Asheboro Mrs. E. F. Upchurch Yanceyville BESSIE BEALL REID BED Mrs. Peter A. Gorrell, Chairman Winston-Salem Miss Annie Jean Gash Pisgah Forest Mrs. O. Max Gardner Shelby Mrs. Thos. S. Speiden Wilmington Mrs. E. L. McKee Sylva Miss Bessie Taylor Ahoskie Mrs. S. M. Gary Halifax Mrs. Joseph Graham Durham Mrs. R. B. Redwine Monroe Mrs. W. L. Hill Warsaw 206 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention CHUBCH BELLS Mrs. H. A. London, Chairman Pittsboro Mrs. Ada Cherry Greenville Mrs. Ida Wilkins Weldon Mrs. Ella Hiatt Clinton Mrs. W. O. Watkins Rutherf ordton Mrs. S. P. Arrington Warrenton Mrs. R. C. Bridger Winton Miss Mary Moore Edenton Miss Laura Scott Nashville Mrs. Davis Louisburg APPROPRIATION S AND PENSIONS Mrs. H. A. London, Chairman Pittsboro Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, Vice-Chairman High Point Mrs. Edgar Morrison Tarboro Miss Katherine Robinson Fayetteville Mrs. Josephus Daniels Raleigh Mrs. N. A. Townsend Dunn Mrs. Hunter Smith Fayetteville Mrs. L. B. Newell Charlotte Mrs. Marshal Williams Faison Miss Mary Henderson Salisbury DIXIE HIGHWAY Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr., Chairman Asheville Mrs. John McRae Asheville Mrs. L. T. Townsend Lumberton Mrs. W. I. Taylor Burgaw Mrs. Mary Sadler Hendersonville Mrs. E. L. Gatling Windsor Mrs. N. L. Stedman Halifax Mrs. H. Brantley • • Spring Hope Mrs. R. C. Warren Gastonia Mrs. W. T. Cox Jacksonville PLACING PORTRAITS AND FLAGS IN SCHOOLS All Chapter Historians. United Daughters of the Confederacy 207 LEE MEMORIAL Mrs. F. M. Williams, Chairman Newton Mrs. J. H. Anderson Fayetteville Mrs. Bessie L. W. Cawthorne Littleton Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig Gastonia Mrs. R. L. Gwyn Lenoir Mrs. Culthbert Martin Wilmington Mrs. H. L. Hicks Rocky Mount Mrs. T. A. Uzzell New Bern Mrs. L. E. Fisher Asheville Mrs. E. R. Michaux Greensboro MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATRE AT ARLINGTON Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Chairman Fayetteville Mrs. R. R. Bullock Enfield Mrs. Dan Dove Rocky Mount Miss Urusala Daniel Halifax Mrs. J. Harper Erwin Durham Mrs. H. J. Strayhorn Thomasville Mrs. Frank L. Huggins Wilmington Mrs. C. L. Porter Tarboro Miss Georgia Hicks Faison Miss Nan Stevens • Asheville MUSIC DIRECTOR Mrs. L. L. Staton Tarboro DIRECTOR OF WOMEN OF THE SOUTH IN WAR TIMES Mrs. Thos. W. Wilson Gastonia DIRECTOR OF BOOKS FOB FOREIGN LIBRARIES Mrs. John L. Bridgers Tarboro 208 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention MEMBEB OF RUTHERFORD HISTORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Z. B. Vance, Jr Black Mountain WORLD WAR RECORDS DIRECTOR Mrs. R. Philip Holt, Director Rocky Mount CUSTODIAN SCRAP BOOK Mrs. George W. Bunn Spring Hope United Daughters of the Confederacy 209 LIST OF DISTRICTS IN U. D. C. No. 1 — Asheville, Waynesville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Murphy, Marion, Dillsboro, Sylva. Director — Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Marion. No. 2 — Hickory, Newton, Lenoir, Mooresville, Morganton, States- ville. Director — Mrs. T. A. Mott, Hickory. No. 3 — Rutherfordton, Charlotte, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Kings Mountain, Shelby. Director — Mrs. L. B. Newell, Charlotte. No. 4 — Mount Airy, Winston-Salem, North Wilkesboro. Director — Mrs. Don Coffey, Jr., North Wilkesboro. No. 5 — Concord, China Grove, Salisbury, Thomasville, Lexington, High Point. Director — Mrs. J. F. Hayden, High Point. No. 6 — Greensboro, Graham, Reidsville, Spray, Burlington, Ashe- boro. Director — Mrs. Dan Hall, Burlington. No. 7 — Monroe, Norwood, Wadesboro, Albemarle, Laurinburg, Rockingham. Director — Mrs. R. B. Redwine, Monroe. No. 8 — Yanceyville, Durham, Chapel Hill, Roxboro, Hillsboro. Director — Mrs. Mamie Merritt, Roxboro. No. 9 — Warrenton, Oxford, Henderson, Kittrell. Director — Mrs. S. P. Cooper, Henderson. 14 210 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention No. 10 — Clayton, Smithfield, Louisburg, Pittsboro, Raleigh, San- ford. Director — Mrs. W. E. White, Louisburg. No. 11 — Fayetteville, Red Springs, Lumberton, Raeford, Lillington, Dunn, St. Pauls, Fairmont. Director — Mrs. Nat Townsend, Dunn. No. 12 — Goldsboro, Faison, Mount Olive, Clinton, Warsaw, Kenana- ville, Rose Hill, Burgaw, Wilmington, Whiteville. Director — Mrs. Charles Carroll, Warsaw. No. 13 — Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Springhope, Greenville, Middlesex, Nashville, Farmville. Director — Mrs. Roy Wilder, Springhope. No. 14 — New Bern, Trenton, Morehead City, Pollocksville, Kinston, Washington, Jacksonville, Beaufort, Snow Hill, Oriental. Cary, La Grange, Hookerton. Director — Mrs. W. B. Murphy, Snow Hill. No. 15 — Weldon, Halifax, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Littleton. Director — Mrs. L. N. Stedman, Halifax. No. 16 — Elizabeth City, Edenton, Hertford, Winton, Windsor, Mur- freesboro, Gatesville, Aulander, Merry Hill, Ahoskie. Director — Mrs. R. C. Bridger, Winton. United Daughters of the Confederacy 211 CHAPTER OFFICERS (Whenever new rosters were not sent in by December 1 old ones were used.) AHOSKIE— AHOSKIE CHAPTER, NO. 1730 Mrs. R. E. Copeland President Mrs. W. J. Myers Vice-President Mrs. J. Stanley Leary Recording Secretary Mrs. C. G. Conger Corresponding Secretary Mrs. V. D. Strickland Treasurer Mrs. J. W. Godwin Historian Mrs. R. R. Copeland Registrar ALBEMARLE— ALBEMARLE CHAPTER, NO. 1023 Mrs. J. N. Anderson President Miss Mary Mabry First Vice-President Mrs. H. L. Horton Second Vice-President Mrs. Sid Austin Third Vice-President Mrs. O. J. Sikes Secretary Mrs. A. C. Parker Treasurer Miss Mary K. Brown Historian Mrs. A. C. Huneycutt Chaplain ASHEBORO— RANDOLPH CHAPTER, NO. 1031 Mrs. E. L. Moffitt President Mrs. M. W. Parrish First Vice-President Mrs. E. H. Morris Second Vice-President Mrs. W. A. Underwood Recording Secretary Mrs. J. D. Ross Treasurer Mrs. Chas. Redding Corresponding Secretary Mrs. W. C. Hammond Registrar Mrs. W. D. Stedman Historian Mrs. J. W. Hadley .Chaplain 212 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ASHEVILLE— ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 104 Mrs. Guy Weaver President Mrs. Robt. C. Stevens First Vice-President Mrs. Gilbert M. Morris Second Vice-President Mrs. Allen Riddick Recording Secretary Mrs. A. Matthews Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. H. Sullivan Treasurer Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Jr Registrar Miss: Elizabeth Bernard Historian Mrs. O. F. Eckel Recorder of Crosses Mrs. W. E. Glenn Custodian of Flags Mrs. Hugh Hanna Chaplain ASHEVILLE— FANNIE PATTON CHAPTER, NO. 1699 Mrs. J. E. Dickerson President Mrs. John D. McRae First Vice-President Mrs. John Griffith Second Vice-President Mrs. B. W. Warren Recording Secretary Mrs. Eugene Bearden Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Frank Cline Treasurer Mrs. E. F. McDowell Registrar Mrs. Zeb Vance, Jr Historian Mrs. Martha Kepler Recorder of Crosses Mrs. Martha Kepler Honorary President AULANDER— AULANDER CHAPTER, NO. 1721 Miss Ella Earley President Mrs. J. C. Earley Vice-President Mrs. S. A. Sanders Treasurer Mrs. H. W. Gatling Recording Secretary Mrs. Dewey Rice Corresponding Secretary Mrs. R. E. White Historian Mrs. H. M. Burder Musical Director BEAUFORT— FORT MACON CHAPTER, NO. 1714 Mrs. P. B. Loftin President Mrs. S. A. Thomas Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 213 Miss Mildred Jones Recording Secretary Miss Lottie Saunders Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Will Potter Registrar Miss Kathleen Martin Historian Mrs. Charles Carrow Recorder of Crosses Mrs. Henry Norcom Chaplain Mrs. Hal Potter Treasurer BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA CHAPTER, NO. 1356 Miss Annie Jean Gash President Mrs. Beulah Sachary First Vice-President Miss Nettie Wise Second Vice-President Mrs. O. L. Erwin Secretary Mrs. C. C. Hodges Treasurer Miss Margaret Deaver Registrar Miss Julia Deaver Historian Mrs. G. Walter Smith Librarian BURLINGTON— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, NO. 1640 Mrs. J. G. Tingen President Mrs. D. S. Hall First Vice-President Mrs. W. J. Martin Second Vice-President Mrs. P. M. Best Recording Secretary Mrs. W. L. Anderson Corresponding Secretary Mrs. L. I. Young Treasurer Mrs. J. P. Montgomery Registrar Mrs. W. T. Stokes Historian BURGAW— PENDER COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 761 Mrs. W. I. Taylor President Mrs. E. T. Pullen First Vice-President Mrs. A. H. McLendon Second Vice-President Miss Kattie B. Herring Recording Secretary Mrs. H. Overstreet Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. C. Bryan Treasurer Miss Lizzie B. Wells Historian Miss Callie S. Moore Registrar Mrs. J. R. Bannerman Custodian of Crosses 214 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention CARY— CARY CHAPTER, NO. 1722 Mrs. E. L. Baucom President Mrs. J. J. Edwards Vice-President Mrs. Carrie Womble Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. P. D. Gray Registrar CHAPEL HILL— LEONIDAS POLK CHAPTER, NO. 556 Mrs. A. A. Klutz President Mrs. C. P. Shine Vice-President Mrs. Wallace Patterson Secretary Mrs. T. J. Wilson Treasurer Mrs. William Long Historian Mrs. Joseph Archer Chaplain CHARLOTTE— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, NO. 220 Mrs. G. O. Doggett President Mrs. C. W. G. Butt First Vice-President Mrs. W. O. Nisbit Second Vice-President Mrs. J. M. Jamison Recording Secretary Mrs. Brevard Nixon Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Robert Auten Treasurer Mrs. W. L. Nicholson Historian Mrs. J. L. Snyder Recorder of Crosses Mrs. W. J. Henderson Chaplain Mrs. E. F. Blackwelder Custodian of Flags CHINA GROVE— CHINA GROVE CHAPTER. NO. 1492 Mrs. J. W. Swink President Miss Virginia Hoke Vice-President Miss Ruth Thorn Secretary Mrs. B. M. Gillon Treasurer Mrs. C. B. Miller Registrar Mrs. J. A. Thorn Historian United Daughters of the Confederacy 215 CLINTON— ASHFORD-SILLERS CHAPTER, NO. 1133 Mrs. Ella Hiatt President Mrs. H. E. Faison First Vice-President Mrs. Kate Colwell Second Vice-President Mrs. B. E. Herring Recording Secretary Mrs. H. A. Grady Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Nannie Ashford Treasurer Mrs. H. L. Stewart Registrar Mrs. D. T. Herring Chaplain CONCORD— DODSON RAMSEUR CHAPTER, NO. 214 Miss Mary White President Mrs. D. B. Morrison First Vice-President Mrs. W. S. Bingham Second Vice-President Mrs. P. R. McFayden Recording Secretary Mrs. R. E. Jones Corresponding Secretary Mrs. G. M. Lore Treasurer Mrs. George Richmond Registrar Mrs. D. G. Caldwell Historian DILLSBORO— W. A. ENLOE CHAPTER, NO. 1578 Mrs. David M. Hall President Mrs. M. B. Cannon First Vice-President Mrs. E. M. Allison Second Vice-President Mrs. L. C. Hall Secretary Mrs. P. W. Kincaid Treasurer Mrs. D. D. Hooper Registrar Miss Annie L. Madison Historian Mrs. J. L. Broyles Chaplain DUNN— CHICORA CHAPTER, NO. 801 Mrs. Paul C. Hood President Mrs. N. A. Townsend Vice-President Mrs. H. L. Godwin Recording Secretary Mrs. I. F. Hicks Corresponding Secretary Mrs. D. L. Pridgen Treasurer Miss Sallie Purdie Registrar Miss Jessie Smith Historian 216 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention DURHAM— JULIAN S. CARR CHAPTER, NO. 355 Mrs. J. Harper Erwin President Mrs. L. J. Jones First Vice-President Mrs. Joseph Graham Second Vice-President Mrs. H. N. Snow Recording Secretary Mrs. H. N. Snow Corresponding Secretary Mrs. T. H. Leary, Jr Treasurer Mrs. M. H. Markham Registrar Mrs. C. C. Thomas Historian Mrs. J. R. Patton Chaplain EDENTON— BELL BATTERY CHAPTER, NO. 489 Miss M. E. Moore President Mrs. A. T. Bush Vice-President Miss Carrie W. Coke Secretary Mrs. R. K. Rowell Treasurer ELIZABETH CITY— D. H. HILL CHAPTER, NO. 1207 Mrs. C. D. Bell President Mrs. J. W. Modlin First Vice-President Mrs. P. DeLon Second Vice-President Mrs. J. H. White Third Vice-President Mrs. G. W. Gregory Recording Secretary Mrs. M. Bell Blount Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Ella Pearson Treasurer Miss Sallie Perry Registrar Miss Margaret Hollowell Historian ENFIELD— FRANK M. PARKER CHAPTER, NO. 1096 Mrs. B. E. Bobbitt President •Mrs. A. W. Andleton First Vice-President Mrs. P. O. Petway Second Vice-President Mrs. P. V. Randolph Recording Secretary Miss Mary Beavans Corresponding Secretary Miss Kate W. Riddick Treasurer Mrs. R. E. Shervette Registrar United Daughters of the Confederacy 217 Miss Sallie Barnhill Historian Miss Winnie Burt Assistant Historian Mrs. I. T. Wood Chaplain Miss Belle Whitaker Custodian of Flags Mrs. Jeff Leonard Assistant Treasurer FAIRMONT— GUS FLOYD CHAPTER, NO. 1767 Mrs. C. B. Thompson President Mrs. E. J. Chambers Secretary FAISON— FAISON-HICKS CHAPTER, NO. 539 Mrs. Marshall Williams President Mrs. McD. Williams First Vice-President Mrs. J. H. Faison Second Vice-President Miss Kate Hicks Recording Secretary Mrs. M. A. Lewis Treasurer Mrs. 0. L. Taylor Registrar Miss Sallie Hill Historian Mrs. C. S. Hines Custodian of Flags FARMVILLE— REBECCA WINBORNE CHAPTER, NO. 1752 Miss Annie Perkins President Mrs. J. W. Parker Vice-President Mrs. R. H. Knott Recording Secretary Miss Annie Laurie Lang Corresponding Secretary Mrs. G. M. Holden Treasurer Miss Annie Laurie Lang Registrar FAYETTEVILLE— J. E. B. STEWART CHAPTER, NO. 483 Miss Margaret Broadf oot President Miss Katherine Robinson First Vice-President Mrs. Hunter G. Smith Second Vice-President Mrs. A. W. Huggins Third Vice-President Mrs. Chas. H. Watson Recording Secretary Mrs. J. H. Oliver Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Paul Shuler Treasurer 218 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Miss Nannie McGilvary Registrar Mrs. John H. Anderson Historian Mrs. James Garney Custodian of Crosses GASTONIA— GASTONIA CHAPTER, NO. 955 Mrs. Elmer C. Spencer President Mrs. W. C. Barrett. ■ ■ First Vice-President Mrs. C. B. Armstrong Second Vice-President Mrs. L. C. Davis Third Vice-President Mrs. Hoyle Armstrong Recording Secretary Mrs. L. W. Kellner Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Eugene Brittain Treasurer Mrs. H. F. Glenn Registrar Mrs. A. S. Beard Historian Mrs. M. H. Curry Custodian of Crosses Mrs. J. S. Way Chaplain Mrs. T. M. Brockman Reporter GATESVILLE— WILLIAM P. ROBERTS CHAPTER, NO. 1597 Mrs. W. T. Cross President Mrs. Albena Loam Vice-President Mrs. E. R. Roberts Secretary Mrs. W. R. Cowper Treasurer Miss Lucy Williams Registrar GOLDSBORO— THOMAS RUFFIN CHAPTER, NO. 349 Miss Mary Emma Giddens President Mrs. W. H. Cobb First Vice-President Mrs. A. W. Falkner Second Vice-President Mrs. M. L. Lee Third Vice-President Mrs. Thomas McGee Recording Secretary Mrs. E. W. Vick Treasurer Mrs. W. H. Barnes Assistant Treasurer Miss Sue Collier Custodian of Crosses and Registrar Mrs. F. K. Borden Historian Mrs. John R. Smith Chaplain United Daughters of the Confederacy 219 GRAHAM— GRAHAM CHAPTER, NO. 944 Mrs. John J. Henderson President Mrs. J. Dolph Long Vice-President Mrs. Junius H. Harden Recording Secretary Mrs. H. W. Scott Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. A. Thompson Treasurer Mrs. James S. Cook Registrar Mrs. R. N. Cook Historian Miss Nannie Parker Recorder of Crosses Mrs. W. E. White Chaplain GREENSBORO— GUILFORD CHAPTER, NO. 301 Miss Lizzie M. Lindsay • • President Mrs. R. L. Justice First Vice-President Mrs. W. M. Ridenhour Second Vice-President Mrs. Gregory Frazier Recording Secretary Mrs. J. W. Patterson Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. I. Carlson Assistant Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E. R. Michaux Treasurer Miss Olivia Nelson Registrar Mrs. Hardy Gregory Historian Mrs. C. M. Vanstory Custodian Mrs. Garland Daniel Chairman of Circles GREENVILLE— GEORGE B. SINGLETARY CHAPTER, NO. 313 Mrs. J. L. Fleming President Mrs. J. L. Hassell First Vice-President Mrs. S. T. White Second Vice-President Mrs. I. F. Lee Secretary Mrs. P. L. Clodfelter Treasurer Mrs. J. L. Little Registrar Mrs. R. R. Cotton Historian HALIFAX— HALIFAX CHAPTER, NO. 1323 Miss Nannie Gary President Mrs. Susie Ferguson First Vice-President 220 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. S. M. Gary Second Vice-President Mrs. John Bass Recording Secretary Mrs. J. G. Butts Corresponding Secretary Mrs. I. G. Shaw Treasurer Mrs. C. F. Mussleman Registrar Mrs. Ben Jennings Historian Mrs. D. M. Campbell Recorder of Crosses HENDERSON— VANCE COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 142 Mrs. Sidney P. Cooper President Mrs. Mark Perry First Vice-President Mrs. R. B. Crowder Second Vice-President Mrs. George C. Cook Third Vice-President Mrs. R. J. Corbitt Recording Secretary Miss Annie H. Collins Corresponding Secretary Mrs. M. J. O'Neil Treasurer Mrs. F. R. Harris Historian Mrs. R. B. Powell Assistant Historian Mrs. R. S. Davis Registrar Mrs. Cora Phelps Chaplain HENDERSONVILLE— MARGARET DAVIS HAYS CHAPTER, NO. 853 Mrs. Thomas Shepherd President Mrs. W. A. Garland Vice-President Mrs. Mary Sadler Recording Secretary Mrs. S. M. Garren Treasurer Mrs. William Scott Registrar Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell , Historian HERTFORD— PERQUIMANS CHAPTER, NO. 789 "Mrs. T. F. Winslow President Mrs. C. F. Sumner Vice-President Mrs. P. H. Small Secretary Mrs. J. J. Fleetwood Treasurer Mrs. C. E. Newby Registrar United Daughters of the Confederacy 221 HICKORY— ABEL A. SHUFORD CHAPTER, NO. 211 Mrs. E. L. Shuford President Mrs. H. C. Menzies First Vice-President Mrs. T. F. Steterson Second Vice-President Mrs. J. F. Allen Recording Secretary Mrs. Richard Williams Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. L. Mostella '. Treasurer Mrs. J. A. Martin Historian HIGH POINT— HIGH POINT CHAPTER, NO. 1036 Mrs. Forrest Murray President Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall First Vice-President Mrs. T. J. Gold Second Vice-President Mrs. John Hidrick Recording Secretary Mrs. Kenneth Dewey Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. A. Ring Treasurer Mrs. Darrell Pitts Assistant Treasurer Mrs. G. W. Clark Historian Mrs. Craven Page Registrar Miss Violet Johnson Custodian Mrs. A. D. Brockett Recorder of Crosses HILLSBORO— GEN. B. ANDERSON CHAPTER, NO. 335 Miss Rebecca Cameron President Mrs. S. F. Webb Vice-President Mrs. J. C. Webb Recording Secretary Miss Elizabeth R. Hamilton Corresponding Secretary Miss H. P. Collins Treasurer Mrs. J. Cheshire Webb Registrar Miss Margaret Norwood Historian JACKSONVILLE— ONSLOW GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 1477 Mrs. G. H. Bender President Mrs. E. L. Cox Vice-President Mrs. W. T. Cox Recording Secretary Mrs. I. E. Ketchum Corresponding Secretary 222 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. E. M. Koonce Registrar Mrs. Rodolph Duffy Historian HOOKERTON— ALBRITTON-SUGG CHAPTER, NO. 1776 Mrs. E. E. Sugg President Mrs. N. M. Ormond Vice-President Miss Virginia Harper Recording Secretary Mrs. W. H. Kilpatrick Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. L. Whitfield Treasurer Mrs. H. C. Ormond Registrar Mrs. N. F. Palmer Historian Mrs. H. S. Taylor Custodian of Crosses Mrs. R. R. Grant Chaplain KINGS MOUNTAIN— KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, NO. 1277 Mrs. L. F. Neal President Mrs. D. C. Mauney First Vice-President Mrs. F. E. Finger Second Vice-President Mrs. P. D. Herndon Recording Secretary Miss Bonnie Mauney Corresponding Secretary Mrs. W. A. Ridenhour Treasurer Mrs. W. H. McGinnis Registrar Mrs. C. E. Neisler Historian Mrs. E. L. Campbell Custodian of Crosses Mrs. Helen Hay Chaplain KINSTON— A. M. WADDELL CHAPTER, NO. 382 Miss Junie Whitfield President Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Sr First Vice-President Mrs. T. W. Heath Second Vice-President Mrs. J. H. Parham Third Vice-President Mrs. Virgil Mewborn Recording Secretary Mrs. K. R. Curtis Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E. V. Webb Treasurer Mrs. E. B. Marston Registrar Miss Bessie Temple Historian Mrs. H. E. Shaw Chaplain Mrs. G. F. Bailey Recorder of Crosses United Daughters of the Confederacy 223 LaGRANGE— COL. G. F. WHITEFIELD CHAPTER, NO. 1733 Mrs. R. H. Mewborn President Mrs. John P. Smithwick First Vice-President Miss Lila Whitefield Second Vice-President Miss Elizabeth Creech Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Mabel K. Field Treasurer Mrs. N. W. Creech Registrar Miss Elizabeth Kinsey Historian Mrs. R. G. Creech Recording Secretary LAURINBURG— SCOTLAND CHAPTER, NO. 905 Mrs. T. T. Covington, Sr President Miss Max Gregg Vice-President Miss Mary Fairley Recording Secretary Mrs. R. E. L. Correll Corresponding Secretary Miss Effie McRae Treasurer Mrs. Daniel Shaw Registrar Miss Julia Stewart Historian LEAKSVILLE-SPRAY— CHALMERS-GLENN CHAPTER, NO. 1129 Mrs. Reuben Reid President Mrs. John B. Ray First Vice-President Mrs. N. H. McCollum Second Vice-President Mrs. J. W. Irie Recording Secretary Mrs. P. V. Godfrey Corresponding Secretary Mrs. H. P. Mansfield Treasurer Mrs. Moran Hopper Registrar Mrs. S. L. Martin Historian LENOIR— Z. B. VANCE CHAPTER, NO. 334 Mrs. W. L. Minish President Mrs. Mary Gwyn First Vice-President Mrs. J. W. Self Second Vice-President 224 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Miss Mary Puett Recording Secretary Mrs. F. H. Marley Corresponding Secretary Miss Mary Puett Treasurer Mrs. K. A. Link Registrar Miss Annie Beall Historian LEXINGTON— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, NO. 324 Mrs. H. L. Propst President Mrs. S. W. Finch First Vice-President Mrs. W. G. Penry Second-Vice President Mrs. J. T. Lowe Recording Secretary Mrs. H. S. Radcliff Corresponding Secretary Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall Treasurer Mrs. J. C. Bowers Registrar Mrs. T. C. Hinkle Historian LILLINGTON— HARNETT CHAPTER, NO. 1314 Mrs. J. Neill Fuquay President Mrs. A. M. Shaw Vice-President Mrs. J. D. Johnson Secretary Mrs. H. Baggett Treasurer Mrs. W. F. Kockaday Historian LINCOLNTON— SOUTHERN STARS CHAPTER, NO. 477 Mrs. John B. Rees President Mrs. J. LeRoy Thompson First Vice-President Mrs. C. H. Rhodes Second Vice-President Mrs. John Saine Recording Secretary Mrs. Thomas Ludlow Corresponding Secretary Mrs. John Saine, Jr .Treasurer Miss Maud Mullem Registrar Mrs. A. Nixon Historian LITTLETON— ROANOKE MINUTE MEN CHAPTER, NO. 928 Mrs. T. J. Miles President Mrs. Cleve Stallings First Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 225 Mrs. J. L. Johnston Second Vice-President Mrs. J. R. Ivey Recording Secretary Mrs. J. P. Leach Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. H. Moore Treasurer Mrs. Henry House Registrar Mrs. P. A. Spruill Historian Mrs. Rosa Johnston Historian Mrs. T. A. Harrison Historian Mrs. V. F. Harrison Assistant Treasurer Miss Elizabeth Moore Custodian LOUISBURG— JOSEPH J. DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 537 Mrs. S. J. Parham President Mrs. G. M. Beam. First Vice-President Mrs. C. K. Cooke Second Vice-President Miss Loulia Jarman Recording Secretary Miss Lola Jackson Treasurer Mrs. R. H. Davis Registrar Mrs. J. E. Malone Historian Miss Sallie Betts Chaplain LUMBERTON— ROBESON COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 943 Mrs. L. T. Townsend President Mrs. A. T. Parmell Vice-President Mrs. J. S. Wishart Second Vice-President Miss Laura Norment Recording Secretary Mrs. T. F. Costner Corresponding Secretary Miss Flora N. McMillan Treasurer Mrs. J. P. Russell Registrar MARION— McDOWELL CHAPTER, NO. 1364 Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey , President Mrs. Minnie Blaton First Vice-President Miss Pinkie Tate Second Vice-President Mrs. B. F. Gwin Secretary Mrs. G. S. Kirby Treasurer 15 226 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. E. B. Baber Registrar Mrs. B. G. Carr Historian Mrs. J. F. Jones Chaplain MIDDLESEX— PINCH-BISSETTE CHAPTER, NO. 1698 Mrs. K. W. Ballentine President Mrs. J. R. J. Finch First Vice-President Mrs. J. C. Overman Second Vice-President Mrs. J. M. Davis Recording Secretary Mrs. L. D. Daniel Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. M. Davis Treasurer Mrs. E. C. Powell Registrar Mrs. W. W. Strickland Historian MONROE— MONROE CHAPTER, NO. 761 Miss Mary Blair President Mrs. Annie K. Green Vice-President Mrs. Bessie B. Phifer Recording Secretary Mrs. Mary D. Ticknor Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Virginia C. Blakeney Treasurer Mrs. Alice A. Heath Registrar Mrs. Rosa A. Ashcroft Historian MOREHEAD CITY— EMELINE J. PIGOTT CHAPTER. NO. 1947 Mrs. J. F. Giddens President Mrs. S. A. Chalk First Vice-President Mrs. Walter Freeman ■ • Second Vice-President Mrs. J. T. Willis Recording Secretary Mrs. A. B. Roberts Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. C. Taylor Treasurer Miss Ola Long Registrar Mrs. J. C. B. Morton Historian Mrs. C. S. Wallace Honorary President MOORESVILLE— BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE CHAPTER, 818 Mrs. Harry P. Deaton President Mrs. W. N. Norman Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 227 Miss Kate Templeton Recording Secretary Miss Belle McNeeley Corresponding Secretary Mrs. A. M. Turner Treasurer Mrs. 0. I. Bradley Registrar Mrs. Shelley Frontis Historian MORGANTON— SAMUEL McDOWELL TATE CHAPTER, NO. 302 Mrs. Frisard Stephens President Mrs. Lucy W. Falls. Vice-President Mrs. Sue Virginia Tate Treasurer Mrs. H. W. Tate Recording and Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Sarah Claywell Registrar Miss Mary F. Dickinson Historian Mrs. I. P. Jeter Assistant Historian Mrs. Earnest Erwin Historian MOUNT AIRY— MOUNT AIRY CHAPTER, NO. 581 Mrs. J. D. McCollum President Mrs. J. D. Smith Vice-President Mrs. B. Y. Graves Secretary Miss Gene Gwyn Treasurer Mrs. C. C. Elder Registrar Mrs. P. S. Rothrock Historian MOUNT OLIVE— CONFEDERATE GRAYS CHAPTER, NO. 834 Mrs. E. N. Ricks President Mrs. W. T. Martin Vice-President Miss Ada English Secretary Mrs. Faison Lee Treasurer Mrs. M. C. S. Cherry Registrar Mrs. S. A. Wooten Historian MURPHY— CAPT. JAMES WARNER COOPER CHAPTER, NO. 1718 Mrs. L. L. Witherspoon President Mrs. J. W. Davidson Recording Secretary 228 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention NASHVILLE— ROBERT H. HICKS CHAPTER Mrs. S. P. Austin President Miss Leyta Carter First Vice-President Mrs. L. W. Boddie Second Vice-President Miss Pattie Braswell Recording Secretary Mrs. Chas. S. Ward Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. N. Sills Treasurer Mrs. J. I. White Registrar Mrs. C. I. Cockrill Recorder of Crosses NEW BERN— NEW BERN CHAPTER, NO. 204 Mrs. T. A. Uzzell President Mrs. C. D. Bradham First Vice-President Mrs. Raymond Pollock Second Vice-President Mrs. John Dunn Third Vice-President Mrs. R. B. Williams Recording Secretary Mrs. F. A. Duffy Corresponding Secretary Mrs. G. W. Wallace Treasurer Mrs. Thomas Roberts Historian NEWTON— RANSOM-SHERRILL CHAPTER. NO. 653 Mrs. F. M. Williams President Mrs. John P. Yount First Vice-President Mrs. R. B. Knox Second Vice-President Mrs. Glenn Long Secretary Mrs. G. C. Litth Treasurer Mrs. Zeb Yount Registrar Mrs. Roy Sigmon Historian Mrs. Belle Wilfong Honorary President NORTH WILKESBORO— WILKES VALLEY GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 1376 Mrs. C. H. Cowles President Mrs. C. D. Coffey First Vice-President Mrs. R. W. Wilkins Second Vice-President Mrs. C. F. Morrison Recording Secretary Mrs. C. D. Coffey, Jr Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Wm. R. Spainhour Treasurer United Daughters of the Confederacy 229 Mrs. P. G. Brown Registrar Mrs. P. J. Brame Historian OXFORD— GRANVILLE GRAYS CHAPTER, NO. 409 Mrs. W. H. White President Mrs. A. S. Hall First Vice-President Mrs. William Landis Second Vice-President Mrs. J. S. Rogers Treasurer Miss Lila Ronton Secretary Mrs. C. D. Ray Registrar Mrs. A. A. Hicks Historian ORIENTAL— NEUSE CHAPTER, NO. 1713 Mrs. W. F. Midyett President Mrs. L. W. Badham Vice-President Mrs. E. Y. Aldridge Recording Secretary Mrs. W. G. Dixon Corresponding Secretary Mrs. B. H. Roebuck Registrar Mrs. L. F. McCabe Historian Mrs. B. W. O'Neil Recorder of Crosses Mrs. W. J. Smith Chaplain PITTSBORO— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 253 Mrs. H. A. London President Mrs. William Eubanks First Vice-President Mrs. J. C. Lanius Second Vice-President Mrs. H. H. Fike Third Vice-President Mrs. J. R. Milliken Fourth Vice-President Miss Margaret Womble Recording Secretary Mrs. Julian Gregory Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Fletcher Mann Treasurer Mrs. Jacob Thompson Registrar Mrs. Victor Johnson Historian POLLOCKSVILLE— COL. JOHN N. WHITFORD CHAPTER, NO. 1592 Mrs. T. S. Bender President Miss Selina Foy Vice-President 230 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. C. W. Croom Secretary Miss Kate Kilpatrick .Treasurer Mrs. R. P. Bender Registrar Mrs. E. T. Phillips Historian RAEFORD— RAEPORD CHAPTER, NO. 1279 Mrs. A. K. Currie President Mrs. J. A. McGoogan Vice-President Miss Anne Meachern Recording Secretary Mrs. H. R. Cromartie Corresponding Secretary Mrs. T. B. Lester Treasurer Mrs. W. B. McLauchlin Registrar Mrs. W. C. Brown Historian Mrs. W. P. Gorington Leader of C. of C. RALEIGH— JOHNSTON PETTIGREW CHAPTER, NO. 95 Mrs. Henry M. London President Miss Daisy Denson First Vice-President Miss Willie Ashe Second Vice-President Miss Katherine Stronach Recording Secretary Mrs. Rufus J. Hunter Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Alfred Williams Treasurer Mrs. Albert Bauman Registrar Mrs. A. J. Ellis Historian Mrs. Phil Taylor Recorder of Crosses RED SPRINGS— RED SPRINGS CHAPTER, NO. 536 Mrs. J. H. Turner President Mrs. J. T. McNeil First Vice-President Mrs. R. F. DeVane Second Vice-President Mrs. W. A. Bullock Recording Secretary Mrs. E. L. Coxe Treasurer Miss C. S. McMillon Registrar Miss Katie Mel. Buie Historian REIDSVILLE— ROCKINGHAM CHAPTER, NO. 586 Mrs. E. F. Hall President Mrs. G. L. Irving First Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 231 Mrs. E. R. Harriss Second Vice-President Mrs. Will Williams Recording Secretary Mrs. R. C. Gladstone Corresponding Secretary Mrs. D. R. Allen Treasurer Mrs. J. J. Mimms Historian ROCKINGHAM— PEE DEE GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 1722 Mrs. Geo. P. Entwhistle President Mrs. John Brewer First Vice-President Mrs. Geo. Steele Second Vice-President Mrs. Isaac London Third Vice-President Mrs. Stephen Steele Fourth Vice-President Miss Laura Page Steele Recording Secretary Miss Maud Moore Corresponding Secretary Mrs. B. F. Palmer Treasurer Mrs. W. N. Everett, Jr Registrar Mrs. G. L. Henry Custodian ROCKY MOUNT— BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, NO. 636 Mrs. M. P. Battle ... President Mrs. H. E. Brewer First Vice-President Mrs. W. H. Newell Second Vice-President Mrs. W. H. McGee Third Vice-President Mrs. J. R. Chambliss ■ ■ Recording Secretary Mrs. J. R. Chambliss Corresponding Secretary Mrs. G. W. Robbins Treasurer Mrs. A. B. Douglas Historian Mrs. J. H. Thorpe Chaplain Mrs. L. R. Gorham Registrar ROSE HILL— DUPLIN RIFLES CHAPTER, NO. 1635 Mrs. H. J. Boney President Mrs. W. D. Henderson Vice-President Miss Elizabeth Jerome Recording Secretary Mrs. Jessie Russell Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. C. Mallard Treasurer Mrs. M. H. Johnston Registrar Miss Lucy Southerland Historian Miss Emma Newton Assistant Historian Miss Annie Carr Chaplain 232 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ROXBORO— PERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 943 Mrs. J. A. Long President Mrs. Mamie Merritt First Vice-President Mrs. E. B. Yancey Second Vice-President Mrs. Mary Harris Recording Secretary Mrs. W. P. Long Corresponding Secretary Mrs. T. E. Austin Treasurer Mrs. E. P. Carver Registrar Mrs. E. E. Bradsher Historian Mrs. T. W. Henderson Chaplain RUTHERFORDTON— DAVIS-DICKERSON-MILLS CHAPTER, NO. 646 Mrs. K. J. Carpenter President Mrs. W. 0. Watkins Vice-President Miss Estelle Carpenter Secretary Mrs. C. B. Justice Treasurer Mrs. W. A. Harrill Assistant Treasurer Mrs. R. S. Eaves Registrar SALISBURY— ROBERT F. HOKE CHAPTER, NO. 78 Miss Mary Henderson President Mrs. F. F. Smith First Vice-President Mrs. C. W. Armstrong Second Vice-President Mrs. P. S. Carlton Secretary Mrs. Ivey Brown Treasurer Mrs. T. C. Fisher Registrar Miss Jessie Lawrence Historian Miss Alice Slater Cameron Leader of C. of C. SANFORD— LEE COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1755 Mrs. J. R. Ingram President Mrs. J. C. Watson Vice-President Mrs. P. H. St. Clair Recording Secretary Mrs. Gus Womble. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E. M. Underwood Treasurer Mrs. W. G. Brown Registrar United Daughters of the Confederacy 233 SCOTLAND NECK— SCOTLAND NECK CHAPTER, NO. 860 Mrs. J. L. Dunn President Mrs. C. H. Herring Vice-President Mrs. J. E. Bonners Recording Secretary Mrs. W. F. Butterworth Corresponding Secretary- Mrs. R. W. Shields Treasurer SHELBY— CLEVELAND GUARDS CHAPTER, NO. 443 Mrs. F. R. Morgan President Mrs. J. F. Roberts First Vice-President Mrs. N. B. Nix Second Vice-President Mrs. C. H. Burros Recording Secretary Mrs. C. H. Williams Corresponding Secretary Mrs. S. S. Royster Treasurer Mrs. J. H. Hull Registrar Miss Ollie Hamrick Historian SMITHFIELD— EDWIN SANDERS-J. D. HOLT CHAPTER, NO. 1052 Mrs. E. J. Holt President Mrs. H. L. Skinner First Vice-President Mrs. W. D. Avera Second Vice-President Mrs. W. M. Sanders Recording Secretary Miss Mabel Tomlinson Corresponding Secretary Mrs. F. H. Brooks Treasurer Mrs. H. D. Ellington Registrar Mrs. D. L. Wellons Historian SNOW HILL— GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1709 Mrs. W. B. Murphy President Mrs. C. L. Blount First Vice-President Mrs. S. H. Hicks Second Vice-President Mrs. Mark Lassiter Recording Secretary Miss Laura Cobb Corresponding Secretary Mrs. M. H. Potter Treasurer Mrs. S. H. Overby Registrar 234 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. Roy Mewborn Historian Mrs. H. T. Carraway Recorder of Crosses Mrs. J. P. Frizzelle Chaplain SPRING HOPE— JOHN W. BRYANT CHAPTER, NO. 1692 Mrs. C. R. Speight President Mrs. N. B. Finch First Vice-President Mrs. J. E. McLean Second Vice-President Mrs. A. C. Farmer Secretary Mrs. S. M. Wood Treasurer Miss Lelia Yarboro ■ Historian Mrs. A. F. May Custodian of Crosses STATESVILLE— STATESVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 276 Mrs. Gaither Hall President Mrs. C. H. Turner First Vice-President Mrs. J. C. Irvin Second Vice-President Mrs. John Cooper Third Vice-President Mrs. B. S. Fields Recording Secretary Miss Iris M. McDougal Corresponding Secretary Miss Loula Campbell Historian ST. PAULS— HIGHLAND BOYS' CHAPTER, NO. 1552 Mrs. T. S. Teague President Mrs. D. B. Lancaster Vice-President Mrs. R. V. Rozier Second Vice-President Mrs. Y. R. Haggard Secretary Mrs. S. M. Davis Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Angus McCormick Historian Mrs. T. L. Northrop Registrar Mrs. E. C. Murray Chaplain SYLVA— B. H. CATHEY CHAPTER, NO. 1651 Mrs. Madge Wilson President Mrs. Bell Buchanan ■ • . . First Vice-President Mrs. Annie Buchanan Second Vice-President United Daughters of the Confederacy 235 Mrs. Blanche Hastings Recording Secretary Mrs. Mayme Denning Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Sadie Oliver Treasurer Mrs. O. J. Jones Historian Mrs. Lela Warren Registrar Mrs. John Mallonel Chaplain Mrs. W. H. Rhodes Recorder of Crosses TARBORO— WILLIAM DORSEY PENDER CHAPTER, NO. 633 Mrs. John L. Bridgers President Mrs. Haywood Foxhall First Vice-President Mrs. Brooks Peters Second Vice-President Mrs. R. A. Stamper Recording Secretary Miss Elizabeth Zoeller Corresponding Secretary Mrs. H. L. Staton Treasurer Mrs. Blanche Williams Registrar Mrs. S. N. Harrell Historian Mrs. J. W. Wiggins Custodian THOMASVILLE— BRIERFIELD CHAPTER, NO. 1151 Mrs. J. A. Lambeth President Mrs. F. E. Sigman First Vice-President Mrs. J. E. Lambeth Second Vice-President Mrs. H. E. Brewer Secretary Mrs. J. C. Pennington Treasurer Miss Lillian Low Registrar Mrs. George A. Thompson Historian Mrs. W. S. Long Recorder of Crosses TRENTON— TRENTON CHAPTER, NO. 1472 Mrs. R. D. Dixon President Miss Bessie Whitaker Vice-President Mrs. J. R. Barker Secretary Mrs. D. J. Dixon Treasurer Mrs. P. B. McDaniel Registrar 236 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention WADESBORO— ANSON CHAPTER, NO. 357 Mrs. E. N. Baker President Mrs. T. C. Coxe First Vice-President Mrs. W. A. Smith Second Vice-President Mrs. T. B. Henry Third Vice-President Mrs. T. J. Fetzer Recording Secretary Mrs. B. E. Bennett Corresponding Secretary Mrs. L. J. Ingram Treasurer Mrs. Geo. Howard Historian Mrs. Shelley H. Rose Assistant Treasurer WARRENTON— WARREN COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 939 Mrs. J. D. Palmer President Mrs. E. S. Allen Vice-President Mrs. Frank Allen Recording Secretary Mrs. T. V. Allen Corresponding Secretary Mrs. "Walter Fluning Registrar Mrs. V. L. Peldleton Historian Mrs. B. C. Hilliard Custodian WARSAW— JAMES KENAN CHAPTER, NO. 538 Mrs. L. P. Best President Mrs. F. L. Faison . ■ First Vice-President Mrs. Herbert Best Second Vice-President Mrs. Faison Pierce Third Vice-President Mrs. R. E. Wall Secretary Mrs. Charles Chambers Treasurer Mrs. Ralph Honeycutt Registrar Mrs. Bertie Pridgen Historian Mrs. J. P. Wilson Historian Mrs. Alice Brown Chaplain WASHINGTON— PAMLICO COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 43 Mrs. Wiley Rodman • • President Mrs. Olivia Cormalt First Vice-President Mrs. J. F. Randolph Recording Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 237 Mrs. Claude W. Davis Corresponding Secretary Miss Adeline Mayo Treasurer Mrs. W. B. Rodman, Jr Registrar Mrs. M. E. Giles Historian Mrs. W. B. Rodman, Jr Recorder of Crosses WAYNESVILLE— HAYWOOD CHAPTER, NO. 940 Mrs. Clarence Miller, Jr President Mrs. John Queen First Vice-President Mrs. Leon Killian Second Vice-President Mrs. E. J. Hyatt Recording Secretary Mrs. R. N. Barber Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Theo. McCracken Treasurer Mrs. Robena Miller Registrar Mrs. W. A. Hyatt Historian Mrs. S. A. Jones Recorder of Crosses Mrs. D. M. Killian Chaplain WELDON— JUNIUS DANIEL CHAPTER, NO. 600 Mrs. Ida Wilkins President Mrs. J. S. Turner First Vice-President Mrs. W. B. Bounds Second Vice-President Mrs. J. H. Musgrove Recording Secretary Mrs. B. H. Wear Corresponding Secretary Mrs. R. H. Merchant Treasurer Miss Laura Powers Registrar Mrs. W. E. Daniel Historian WHITEVILLE— JEFFERSON DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 657 Mrs. S. L. Smith President Miss Maud Richardson First Vice-President Mrs. L. V. Grady Second Vice President Miss Sue Powell Recording Secretary Mrs. I. T. Newton Corresponding Secretary Miss Pearl Harrellson Treasurer Mrs. E. C. Wooten Registrar Mrs. Lee Ellis Powell Historian 238 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention WILMINGTON— CAPE FEAR CHAPTER, NO. 3 Mrs. T. E. Sprunt President Mrs. A. M. Hall First Vice-President Mrs. Walker Taylor Second Vice-President Mrs. R. W. Hicks Third Vice-President Mrs. Thos. L. Speiden Recording Secretary Mrs. S. W. Sanders Treasurer Mrs. Lena Avent Registrar Mrs. E. B. Burkheimer Historian WILSON— JOHN W. DUNHAM CHAPTER, NO. 374 Mrs. Frank Lea President Mrs. J. Ed. Woodard First Vice-President Mrs. Annie H. Branch Second Vice-President Mrs. T. D. Meares, Jr Recording Secretary Miss Mary Hadley Connor Corresponding Secretary Mrs. George Barfoot Treasurer Miss Mary Hadley Connor Registrar Mrs. Walter F. Woodard Historian Mrs. W. S. Anderson Chaplain WINDSOR— FRANK W. BYRD CHAPTER, NO. 635 Mrs. Pattie C. Morriss President Mrs. C. L. Sawyer First Vice-President Mrs. L. F. Pierce Recording Secretary Mrs. W. H. Darden Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E. L. Gatling Treasurer Mrs. John Cooper Registrar WINSTON-SALEM— JAMES B. GORDON CHAPTER, NO. 211 Mrs. Henry L. Riggins President Mrs. Louis F. Owen First Vice-President Mrs. Clement Manly Second Vice-President Mrs. James A. Grady Third Vice-President Mrs. T. B. Apperson Recording Secretary Mrs. Norman Stone Corresponding Secretary United Daughters of the Confederacy 239 Miss Bessie Blum Treasurer Mrs. Thos. Kapp Registrar Mrs. W. O. Spencer Historian WINTON— HERTFORD COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1213 Miss Willie H. Boone President Mrs. John N. Clark Vice-President Mrs. R. P. Story .Recording Secretary Mrs. H. P. Jones Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. W. Boone Treasurer Mrs. A. C. Neusome Historian Mrs. H. B. Knox Registrar YANCEYVILLE— CASWELL COUNTY CHAPTER, NO. 1152 Mrs. J. P. Gwyn President Mrs. T. J. Florence Vice-President Mrs. E. A. Allison Secretary Mrs. E. F. Upchurch Treasurer Mrs. G. A. Anderson Registrar Mrs. Osborn Smith Historian Mrs. G. L. Williams Chaplain 240 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention C. OF C. CHAPTERS AND LEADERS 57 Chaptebs ASHEVILLE— ROBERT E. LEE CHAPTER, NO. 65 Miss Thelma V. Smathers Leader ASHEVILLE— MARTHA KEPLAR CHAPTER, NO. 68 Mrs. Holmes Bryson Leader BEAUFORT— ANNE CARTER LEE CHAPTER, NO. 75 Mrs. Wiley Taylor Leader BELMONT— ISABEL MORRISON HILL CHAPTER, NO. 86 Miss Mehabel Crawford Leader BREVARD— TRANSYLVANIA VOLUNTERS CHAPTER, NO. 88 Mrs. J. M. Allison Leader BURGAW— BURGAW CHAPTER, NO. 48 Mrs. J. R. Bannerman Leader BURLINGTON— STONEWALL JACKSON CHAPTER, NO. 63 Mrs. Jas. P. Montgomery Leader CHARLOTTE— JULIA JACKSON CHAPTER, NO, 2 Leader FAISON— CONFEDERATE HEROES CHAPTER, NO. 49 Miss Elizabeth W. Hicks Leader FAYETTEVILLE— ANNIE K. KYLE CHAPTER, NO. 19 Mrs. E. R. MacKethan and Mrs. A. W. Huggins Leaders GASTONIA— JAMES V. MOORE CHAPTER, NO. 8 Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig Leader United Daughters of the Confederacy 241 GASTONIA— ZEB VANCE, JR. CHAPTER, NO. 72 Mrs. J. Leon Adams Leader GRAHAM— JACOB A. LONG CHAPTER, NO. 76 Mrs. John B. Stratford and Mrs. Graham Harden Leaders HALIFAX— HALIFAX LIGHT INFANTRY CHAPTER, NO. 39 Mrs. Quentin Gregory Leader HENDERSON— ORREN RANDOLPH SMITH CHAPTER Mrs. M. J. O'Neil Leader HICKORY— DIXIE GRAYS CHAPTER, NO. 37 Miss Frank Martin Leader HICKORY— JAMES A. WESTON CHAPTER, NO. 85 Mrs. Adelaide Henry Leader HIGH POINT— TAR HEEL CHAPTER, NO. 45 Mrs. Homer Hudson Leader JACKSONVILLE— COL. S. B. TAYLOR CHAPTER, NO. 80 Mrs. L. O. Fonville Leader KINSTON— WINNIE DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 15 Mrs. E. E. Sams Leader KINGS MOUNTAIN— BESSIE SIMONTON CHAPTER, NO. 58 Miss Bessie Simonton Leader LA GRANGE— JOSEPH KINSEY CHAPTER, NO. 78 Miss Georgie Joyner Leader LEAKSVILLE— ANNIE JOHNS CHAPTER, NO. 84 Mrs. F. M. Flinn Leader LENOIR— BONNIE BLUE FLAG CHAPTER, NO. 59 Mrs. R. L. Gwyn Leader 16 242 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention LITTLETON— MATT W. RANSOM CHAPTER, NO. 87 Mrs. Willis M. Perkins Leader LUMBERTON— ALFRED ROWLAND CHAPTER, NO. 47 Miss Viola MacKinnon Jenkins Leader MARION— JOHN ALEXANDER FLEMING CHAPTER, NO. 43 Mrs. J. W. Winborne Leader MOORESVILLE— CARRIE LEAZER CHAPTER, NO. 67 Mrs. Harry Mott, Jr Leader MOREHEAD CITY— MARY FRANCIS HANCOCK CHAPTER, NO. 74 Miss Mildred Wallace Leader MT. AIRY— COL. B. Y. GRAVES CHAPTER, NO. 83 Mrs. P. S. Rothrock Leader MT. OLIVE— MT. OLIVE CHAPTER, NO. 30 Mrs. John H. Loftin Leader NASHVILLE— NASHVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 69 No Leader. NEWTON— BELLE WILFONG CHAPTER, NO. 79 Mrs. Glenn Long and Mrs. W. B. Gaither Leaders NEW BERN— JANE HUGHES CHAPTER, NO. 4 Mrs. G. Henry Jackson Leader PITTSBORO— HENRY A. LONDON CHAPTER, NO. 20 Miss Carrie Jackson Leader POLLOCKSVILLE— FRANCIS FOY CHAPTER, NO. 71 Miss Lurley Whitty Leader RALEIGH— MANLY'S BATTERY CHAPTER, NO. 41 Miss Martha Haywood Leader United Daughters of the Confederacy 243 RED SPRINGS— JUNIOR RESERVES CHAPTER, NO. 54 Miss C. S. MacMillon ■ Leader ROCKINGHAM— W. T. EVERETT CHAPTER, NO. 62 Miss Johnsie Cameron Leader ROCKY MT- JUNIOR BETHEL HEROES CHAPTER, NO. 24 Mrs. T. A. Cooper Leader SALISBURY— CHARLES F. FISHER CHAPTER, NO. 73 Miss Alice Slater Cannon Leader SHELBY-AUGUSTUS BURTON CHAPTER, NO. 42 Miss Mamie E. Roberts Leader SPRING HOPE— SPRING HOPE JUNIORS CHAPTER, NO. 70 Mrs. O. B. Baines Leader SNOW HILL— CAPT. SWIFT GALLOWAY CHAPTER, NO. 82 Miss Minnie Best Dail Leader STATESVILLE— DAVIS CENTENNIAL CHAPTER, NO. 17 Mrs. J. B. Gill Leader SYLVA— SYLVA CHAPTER, NO. 81 Mrs. J. F. Freeze .... Leader TARBORO— DIXIE LEE CHAPTER, NO. 10 Mrs. J. G. Raby and Miss Bruce Williams Leaders THOMASVILLE— THOMASVILLE GRAYS CHAPTER, NO. 35 Miss Maie Snell Leader WADESBORO— FRANK BENNETT CHAPTER, NO. 9 Mrs. Clarence Burns Leader WASHINGTON— WASHINGTON GRAYS CHAPTER, NO. 1 Mrs. H. W. Carter and Mrs. F. C. Kugler Leaders 244 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention WAYNESVILLE— WM. BENDER FERGUSON CHAPTER, NO. 64 Miss Nannette Jones Leader WELDON— EVA C. DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 77 Leader WHITEVILLE— COLUMBUS GRAYS CHAPTER, NO. 21 Mrs. Seth Smith Leader WILMINGTON— GEORGE DAVIS CHAPTER, NO. 6 Miss Lucille Sternberger Leader WILSON— JUNIOR CONFEDERACY CHAPTER, NO. 66 Miss Hadley Woodard Leader WINSTON-SALEM— THOMAS JETHRO BROWN CHAPTER, NO. 56 Miss Ida C. Hinshaw Leader WARSAW— LITTLE CONFEDERATES CHAPTER, NO. 55 Mrs. E. W. Jordan and Mrs. Harry Woodard Leaders United Daughters of the Confederacy 245 ETJLES AND KEGULATIONS 1. No delegate shall be entitled to the floor unless she rises, addresses the chair, gives her name and Chapter and waits for recognition. 2. No delegate shall speak a second time on the same question, if a delegate who has not spoken asks the floor; and no delegate shall speak more than twice on the same question, except as pro- vided in the Rules of Order, unless the permission of the House be given by a two-thirds vote, on regular motion. 3. Debates shall be limited to four minutes to each member and debate on any question shall be limited to twenty minutes. 4. Committee reports and District reports must be confined strictly to work done, and be limited to five minutes, and the time for these shall not be extended except upon two-thirds vote of the House, upon regular motion. 5. A Chapter not reporting when called shall not be entitled to read its report to the Convention, but it shall be printed in the Minutes. 6. A committee not reporting when called shall lose its place in order, and shall not be allowed to report until the full list of committees shall have been called. 7. All main motions or resolutions and all important correc- tions to the Minutes shall be signed by the member offering same and sent to the Recording Secretary's desk before the adjournment of the meeting during which they were offered. 8. The Order of Business set forth in the By-Laws VII shall be followed by this Convention. 9. Parliamentary order shall be observed in the conduct of business and quiet maintained by closing the doors during the reading of reports. 10. Fox Rules of Order shall be the authority on parliamentary procedure of this organization on all points not covered by the Constitution. 246 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention DELEGATES AT GREENSBORO CONVENTION, 1923 Asheville — Asheville Chapter: Mrs. L. E. Fisher, President; Mrs. Robert C. Stevens, Mrs. Gilbert Morris, Mrs. J. S. Styles, Mrs. O. F. Eckle, Miss Gladys Cowgill, Mrs. J. J. Yates, Mrs. W. E. Glenn, Mrs. Guy Weaver, Mrs. C. H. Neal, Mrs. P. B. Young, Miss Nellie LaBarbe, Mrs. W. A. Webb, Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Mrs. Howard Gray, Mrs. Willis Abbey, Miss Evelyn Roberts, President of R. E. Lee Children's Chapter. Asheville — Fannie Patton Chapter: Mrs. Zeb Vance, Jr., Mrs. John D. MacRae, Mrs. E. E. McDowell, Mrs. J. E. Dickerson, Pres- ident. Chapel Hill — Leonidas Polk Chapter: Mrs. W. S. Bernard, Presi- ident; Mrs. T. J. Wilson, Mrs. I. H. Manning. Durham — Julian 8. Carr Chapter: Mrs. J. H. Erwin, President; Mrs. T. E. Cheek, Mrs. C. C. Thomas, Mrs. B. L. Tyree. Greenville — George B. Singletary Chapter: Mrs. J. L. Fleming. President; Mrs. R. H. Wright. Graham — Mrs. J. H. Harden, Mrs. J. D. Kernodle. High Point — High Point Chapter: Mrs. H. A. Willis, Mrs. C. A. Ruig, Mrs. J. W. Hedrick, Mrs. Homer Hudson, Leader Children's Chapter, Mrs. 0. E. Mendenhall, President. Mooresville — Mrs. Harry P. Deaton, President. Newton — Ransom-Sherrill Chapter: Mrs. F. M. Williams, Presi- dent; Mrs. S. J. Smyre, Mrs. Glenn Long, Leader Children's Chapter. Rocky Mount — Bethel Heroes: Mrs. M. I. Fleming, Mrs. T. L. Bland, Mrs. H. E. Brewer, Miss Josephine Jenkins, Mrs. Lee Battle, Mrs. R. P. Holt, President, N. C. Division; Mrs. J. B. Goode, Cor- responding Secretary N. C. Division. United Daughters of the Confederacy 247 Snow Hill — Greene County Chapter: Mrs. Mark Lassiter, Presi- dent; Mrs. W. B. Murphy. Wilmington — Cape Fear Chapter: Mrs. W. M. Peck, Mrs. T. L. Speiden, Mrs. S. W. Sanders, Mrs. E. K. Bryan, Mrs. Lena Avant, Mrs. Irwing. Winston-Salem — James B. Gordon Chapter: Mrs. W. 0. Spencer, Mrs. R. H. Latham, Mrs. Appersin, Mrs. J. H. Fariss. Wilson — John W. Dunham Chapter: Mrs. J. Ed. Woodard, Presi- dent, Miss Hadley Woodard, Leader of Children's Chapter; Miss Lucile Moore. North Wilkesboro — Wilkes Valley Guards: Mrs. W. P. Horton, Mrs. Charles Cowles, Mrs. C. D. Coffey, Jr. Pittsboro — Mrs. H. A. London, President; Mrs. W. D. Siler, Mrs. Julian Gregory, Mrs. James Griffin, Mrs. William Eubanks. Fayetteville — Mrs. Hunter Smith, Mrs. John Anderson, Miss Katherine Robinson, Mrs. Charles Watson, Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, Mrs. Paul Shuler, Miss Fan Williams. Note — Names of other delegates were not handed to the Secretary as requested. 248 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention OFFICERS OF NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION ELECTED AT ORGANIZATION APRIL, 1895, WILMINGTON Mrs. W. M. Parsley, President and Founder Wilmington Miss Lida T. Rodman, First Vice-President Washington Mrs. John S. Henderson, Second Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. John Hinsdale, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. F. L. Patton, Fourth Vice-President Asheville Miss Kate McKimmon, Recording Secretary Raleigh Mrs. A. A. Watson, Corresponding Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Gaston Meares, Treasurer Wilmington Miss Annie T. Bragaw, Register Washington Mrs. Fannie Fisher Tierman, Historian Salisbury OFFICERS ELECTED FIRST CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1897 Mrs. W. M. Parsley, President Wilmington Mrs. Bryan Grimes, First Vice-President Grimesland Mrs. John S. Henderson, Second Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. John Hinsdale, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. F. L. Patton, Fourth Vice-President Asheville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Fifth Vice-President Henderson Miss Katie McKimmon, Recording Secretary Raleigh Mrs. Martin S. Willard, Corresponding Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Gaston Meares, Treasurer Wilmington Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED SECOND CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1898 Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Thomas J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Jr., Second Vice-President Winston Mrs. William H. Overman, Recording Secretary Salisbury Miss Margaret M. Blount, Corresponding Secretary. . .Washington Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Treasurer Raleigh Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh United Daughters of the Confederacy 249 OFFICERS ELECTED THIRD CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1899 Miss Lida Tunstall Rodman, President Washington Mrs. Thomas J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Jr., Second Vice-President Winston Mrs. William H. Overman, Recording Secretary Salisbury Miss Margaret M. Blount, Corresponding Secretary. .. .Washington Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Treasurer Raleigh Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED FOURTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1900 Mrs. William H. Overman, President Salisbury Mrs. T. J. Jarvis, First Vice-President Greenville Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Garland Jones, Recording Secretary. Raleigh Miss Julia Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh OFFICERS ELECTED FIFTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1901 Mrs. William H. Overman, President Salisbury Mrs. Rufus Barringer, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. John W. Hinsdale, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Garland Jones, Recording Secretary Raleigh Miss Julia Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer ■ • New Bern Mrs. M. S. Parham, Registrar Henderson Mrs. Armistead Jones, Historian Raleigh Mrs. 0. W. Blacknall, Assistant Historian Kittrell OFFICERS ELECTED SIXTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1902 Mrs. F. A. Olds, President Raleigh Mrs. Rufus Barringer, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Garland Jones, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. H. A. London, Recording Secretary Pittsboro Mrs. Richard Lewis, Corresponding Secretary Raleigh 250 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. Thos. Hill, Registrar Hillsboro Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED SEVENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1903 Mrs. F. A. Olds, President Raleigh Mrs. Martha Keplar, First Vice-President Asheville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Second Vice-President. Henderson Mrs. H. A. London, Recording Secretary Pittsboro Mrs. Richard Lewis, Corresponding Secretary Raleigh Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian ". Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED EIGHTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1904 Mrs. H. A. London, President Pittsboro Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, First Vice-President Fayetteville Mrs. W. S. Parker, Second Vice-President Henderson Miss Sue Tate, Third Vice-President Morganton Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. G. P. Alston, Corresponding Secretary Pittsboro Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro OFFICERS ELECTED NINTH CONVENTION, OCTOBER, 1905 Mrs. H. A. London, President Pittsboro Miss Laura M. Avery, First Vice-President Morganton Mrs. Martin S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Hunter G. Smith, Third Vice-President Fayetteville Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. G. P. Alston, Corresponding Secretary Pittsboro Miss Mary Oliver, Treasurer New Bern Mrs. A. L. Smith, Registrar Charlotte Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson United Daughters of the Confederacy 251 OFFICERS ELECTED TENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1906 Mrs. W. S. Parker, President Henderson Mrs. H. M. Jones, First Vice-President Durham Mrs. James K. Norfleet, Second Vice-President Winston Miss Sue Collier, Third Vice-President Goldsboro Mrs. Frank M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. O. W. Blacknall, Corresponding Secretary Kittrell Mrs. I. W. Faison, Treasurer Charlotte Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Registrar Raleigh Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Kate McKimmon, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. W. H. Overman, Recorder of Crosses. • • Salisbury OFFICERS ELECTED ELEVENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1907 Mrs. I. W. Faison, President Charlotte Mrs. R. F. Dalton, First Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. M. S. Willard, Second Vice-President.... Wilmington Mrs. G. P. Erwin, Third Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. F. M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. Gordon Finger, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. Leo. D. Heartt, Registrar Raleigh Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Mrs. W. H. Overman, Recorder of Crosses Salisbury Mrs. James Kenan, Chaplain Wallace OFFICERS ELECTED TWELFTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1908 Mrs. I. W. Faison, President Charlotte Miss Sue Collier, First Vice-President Goldsboro Mrs. M. S. Willard, Second Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Leah Jones Stevens, Third Vice-President New Bern Mrs. F. M. Williams, Recording Secretary Newton Mrs. Gordon Finger, Corresponding Secretary Charlotte Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Recorder of Crosses Gastonia Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro 252 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Mrs. James Kenan, Chaplain Wallace OFFICERS ELECTED THIRTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1909 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. M. S. Willard, First Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Second Vice-President Raleigh Miss Carrie A. Leazer, Third Vice-President Mooresville Mrs. Thad. W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. C. Feimster, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Eugene Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. W. W. Watt, Registrar . j Charlotte Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Recorder of Crosses Gastonia Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED FOURTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1910 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, First Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Second Vice-President Raleigh Miss Carrie A. Leazer, Third Vice-President. Mooresville Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. C. Feimster, Corresponding Secretary Newton Mrs. Robert Kornegay, Treasurer Goldsboro Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. 0. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain. Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED FIFTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1911 Mrs. Frank M. Williams, President Newton Mrs. H. L. Riggins, First Vice-President Winston Mrs. J. G. Broadnax, Second Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. Leo. D. Heartt, Third Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. W. H. Williams, Corresponding Secretary Newton United Daughters of the Confederacy 253 Mrs. Robert Kornegay, Treasurer Goldsboro Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Rebecca Cameron, Historian Hillsboro Mrs. W. O. Shannon, Assistant Historian Henderson Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington OFFICERS ELECTED SIXTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1912 Mrs. Marshall Williams, President Faison Mrs. John Henderson, First Vice-President Salisbury Mrs. M. 0. Winstead, Second Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. Leo D. Heartt, Third Vice-President • Raleigh Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Miss Winifred Faison, Corresponding Secretary Faison Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Robert H. Davis, Registrar Louisburg Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recorder of Crosses Wilmington Miss Carrie Leazer, Historian Mooresville Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters. .. .Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED SEVENTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1913 Mrs. Marshall Williams, President Faison Mrs. F. L. Huggins, First Vice-President Wilmington Mrs. M. O. Winstead, Second Vice-President Rocky Mount Mrs. H. L. Riggins, Third Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Miss Winifred Faison, Corresponding Secretary Faison Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. H. E. Reid, Recorder of Crosses Lincolnton Miss Carrie Leazer, Historian Mooresville Miss Hettie James, Chaplain Wilmington Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters. .. .Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED EIGHTEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1914 Mrs. Eugene Little, President Wadesboro Miss Daisy Denson, First Vice-President Raleigh 254 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Second Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. Latta Johnson, Third Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Thad W. Thrash, Recording Secretary Tarboro Mrs. L. J. Ingram, Corresponding Secretary Wadesboro Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar Kinston Mrs. H. E. Reid, Recorder of Crosses Lincolnton Miss Georgia Hicks, Historian Faison Miss Winifred Faison, Assistant Historian Faison Miss Kate McKimmon, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. Gordon Finger, Director of Children's Chapters ... .Charlotte OFFICERS ELECTED NINETEENTH CONVENTION, OCT., 1915 Mrs. Eugene Little, President Wadesboro Mrs. Charles Piatt, First Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. Thomas Lee Craig, Second Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Third Vice-President Marion Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recording Secretary Wilmington Mrs. Laura Ingram, Corresponding Secretary Wadesboro Miss Margaret Etheridge, Treasurer Selma Mrs. Felix Harvey, Registrar. Kinston Mrs. B. L. Tyree, Recorder of Crosses Durham Miss Georgia Hicks, Historian Faison Miss Winifred Faison, Assistant Historian Faison Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of Children's Chapters Rocky Mount OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTIETH CONVENTION, OCT., 1916 Mrs. Jacksie Daniel Thrash, President • Tarboro Mrs. J. F. Thompson, First Vice-President Gastonia Mrs. R. L. Ryburn, Second Vice-President Shelby Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey, Third Vice-President Marion Mrs. W. M. Creasy, Recording Secretary Wilmington Miss Mary Powell, Corresponding Secretary Tarboro Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. Herbert McCullers, Registrar Clayton Mrs. B. L. Tyree, Recorder of Crosses Durham Mrs. J. A. Fore, Historian Charlotte Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Chaplain Raleigh Mrs. R. P. Holt, Director of Children's Chapters Rocky Mount United Daughters of the Confederacy 255 OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-FIRST CONVENTION, OCT., 1917 Mrs. Jacksie D. Thrash, President Tarboro Mrs. J. F. Parrot, First Vice-President Kinston Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Second Vice-President Raleigh Mrs. Eugene Glenn, Third Vice-President Asheville Miss Nannie Gary, Recording Secretary Halifax Miss Mary Powell, Corresponding Secretary Tarboro Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. Herbert McCullers, Registrar Clayton Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses Lenoir Mrs. J. A. Fore, Historian Charlotte Mrs. A. H. Witherington, Chaplain Faison Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Director of Children's Chapters. . .Lumberton OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-SECOND CONVENTION, APRIL 30-MAY 1, 1919 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, President Kinston Mrs. Walter F. Woodard, First Vice-President Wilson Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Second Vice-President Asheville Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell, Third Vice President. . .Hendersonville Miss Nannie M. Gary, Recording Secretary .Halifax Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Kinston Mrs. J. W. Pless, Treasurer Marion Mrs. R. L. Gwyn, Recorder of Crosses Lenoir Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Registrar Asheville Miss Lowry Shuford, Historian Gastonia Mrs. A. H. Witherington, Chaplain Faison Mrs. L. T. Townsend, Director of Children's Chapters .. Lumberton OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-THIRD CONVENTION, 1919 Mrs. C. Felix Harvey, President Kinston Mrs. J. F. Hayden, First Vice-President -High Point Mrs. James M. Gudger, Jr., Second Vice-President Asheville Mrs. Lila Ripley Barnwell, Third Vice-President. . .Hendersonville Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Recording Secretary Fayetteville Mrs. J. F. Taylor, Corresponding Secretary Kinston Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. L. E. Fisher, Registrar Asheville 256 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Mrs. S. N. Harrell, Recorder of Crosses Tarboro Miss Lowry Shuford, Historian Gastonia Mrs. Fred A. Woodard, Chaplain Wilson Mrs. H. G. Strayhorne, Director of Children's Chapters Thomasville OFFICERS ELECTED AT TWENTY-FOURTH CONVENTION, 1920 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman, First Vice-President New Bern Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-President.... Winston-Salem Miss Mary Mabry, Third Vice-President Albemarle Mrs. John H. Anderson, Recording Secretary Fayetteville Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. D. G. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. S. N. Harrell, Recorder of Crosses Tarboro Mrs. Fred A. Woodard, Chaplain Wilson Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro Mrs. H. G. Strayhorne, Director of Children's Chapters Thomasville OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION, 1921 Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson, President Gastonia Mrs. J. K. Norfleet, First Vice-President Winston-Salem Mrs. Peter Gorrell, Second Vice-President. ........ .Winston-Salem Mrs. John Hollister, Third Vice-President New Bern Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. D. M. Jones, Corresponding Secretary Gastonia Mrs. L. F. Long, Treasurer Newton Mrs. D. M. Bell, Registrar Morehead City Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. J. L. Bridgers, Historian Tarboro Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. C. S. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters- Morehead City OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-SIXTH CONVENTION, 1922 Mrs. R. P. Holt, President Rocky Mount Mrs. Thomas E. Sprunt, First Vice-President Wilmington United Daughters of the Confederacy 257 Mrs. L. B. Newell, Second Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. W. C. Rodman, Third Vice-President Washington Miss Mary Henderson, Recording Secretary Salisbury Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. R. E. Little, Treasurer Wadesboro Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. H. M. London, Recorder of Crosses Raleigh Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. E. F. Reid, Chaplain Lenoir Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Director of Children's Chapters Morehead City OFFICERS ELECTED TWENTY-SEVENTH CONVENTION, 1923 Mrs. R. Philip Holt, President Rocky Mount Miss Lizzie Lindsay, First Vice-President Greensboro Mrs. L. B. Newell, Second Vice-President Charlotte Mrs. J. Harper Erwin, Third Vice-President Durham Miss Hadley Woodard, Recording Secretary Wilson Mrs. J. B. Goode, Corresponding Secretary Rocky Mount Mrs. Charles S. Wallace, Treasurer Morehead City Mrs. J. Dolph Long, Registrar Graham Mrs. P. S. Rothrock, Historian Mt. Airy Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall, Custodian of Crosses High Point Mrs. John L. Bridgers, Chaplain Tarboro Mrs. E. R. MacKethan, Director Children's Chapters. . . . Fayetteville 17 258 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY (As Revised October, 1921) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be the North Carolina Di- vision of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the business office shall be the place of residence of the Recording Secretary. ARTICLE II OBJECTS The objects of the United Daughters of the Confederacy shall be memorial, historical, benevolent, educational and social. 1. To honor the memory of those who served and those who fell in the service of the Confederate States, to protect, preserve and mark places made historic by Confederate valor. 2. To collect and preserve the material for a truthful history of the War Between the States, and to see that same is taught in our schools, also to record the part taken by Southern women in patient endurance of hardship and patriotic devotion during the struggle, as in untiring efforts after the war during the reconstruc- tion of the South. 3. To fulfill the sacred duty of benevolence towards the sur- vivors and towards those dependent upon them. 4. To assist descendants of worthy Confederates in securing proper education by securing scholarships for them. 5. To bring into the organization all women eligible to mem- bership, and to cherish the ties of friendship that bind us in one great organization. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Those women entitled to membership are the women who are the widows, wives, mothers, sisters, nieces, grand-nieces and lineal descendants of such men as served honorably in the United Daughters of the Confederacy 259 Confederate Army, Navy, or Civil Service, or of those men unfit for active duty who loyally gave aid to the Cause. Also Southern women who can give proof of personal service or loyal aid to the Southern Cause during the war, and the lineal descendants or nieces of such women, wherever living. Northern women, having no male relatives who served the Confederate States of America in the War Between the States, 1861-1865, and having themselves performed no special service to same, but having married a Con- federate soldier since 1865, and through this means becoming a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, shall have the words "by adoption" placed upon their certificate of member- ship, and upon the Registrar's books, and in all rosters shall be designated as members "by adoption;" said members being entitled to all honors and privileges of this Association except that of holding office in the General Association, Division of Chapters, except that of transmitting this honor to members of her family, only her children of a Confederate father. The honor dies with her if she has no children. ARTICLE IV ORGANIZATION Section 1. This organization shall consist of various Chapters in North Carolina; each Chapter shall be designated by some spe- cial name chosen by its members. Sec. 2. Seven women in any town or immediate neighborhood in the Division may organize a Chapter by filling out application blanks and signing charter application, and these papers, accom- panied by a charter fee of $5.00 shall be sent to the Division Presi- dent with certificate fees of twenty-five cents per member. Said President, after writing charter member and signing same, shall forward to the Recording Secretary General the charter applica- tion and fee of $3.00. Application blanks shall be forwarded to the Division Registrar and a certificate fee of 25 cents must accom- pany each set of application blanks. Sec. 3. Each application blank must be signed by one or more Confederate Veterans, each said Veteran to state his Company and Regiment after his name, or a copy of War Records in Wash- ington, D. C, where records may be obtained. When Veteran's signature cannot be obtained, applicant may go before a Notary Public and in the presence of a Chapter President sign same. Sec. 4. No Chapter can be chartered in a town where another already exists except by the consent of a majority of the Division Executive Board. 260 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Sec. 5. No person can be a member of more than one Chapter at a time, but this does not prevent a person from being demitted from one Chapter to another. A Chapter may have as many honorary members as it chooses, but they shall not be counted on the roster of the Chapter. Sec. 6. Only members in good standing who have paid their general and Division taxes and Chapter dues shall be entitled to an official transfer of membership by demit from one Chapter to another. Only printed demits carrying records are legal. A demit presented within one year shall establish her membership in any Chapter to which she may be acceptable. Demits must be sent to Division Registrar as applications. ARTICLE V CONVENTIONS Section 1. Conventions shall be held annually on the second Wednesday in October, at such places as the previous Convention selects. Power is vested in the Division Executive Board to change the date or place for reason that they consider good and sufficient. Sec. 2. Conventions of this Division shall consist of State Offi- cers, ex-State Presidents, Leaders of Children's Chapters, Chapter Presidents, District Directors, and all duly elected delegates. Where there is a State Chairman in a Chapter, she should be one delegate. Sec. 3. Each Chapter shall be entitled to representation in all meetings of the State Division, and to one representative for the first seven members, and an additional vote for each additional twenty-five members. Representation shall be based upon regis- tration and the per capita tax paid. No proxies shall be allowed. The President of a Chapter shall cast the vote of the Chapter according to the instruction of her delegates. Sec. 4. The Active Division Officers, the ex-Division Presidents, Chapter Presidents and Leaders of Registered C. of C. Chapters shall be entitled to one vote in Convention, but no proxies shall be allowed them and no woman shall cast more than one personal vote. Chapter Presidents shall be allowed no alternates to Con- ventions. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of the State Division shall consist of a President, First, Second, and Third Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Re- United Daughters of the Confederacy 261 corder of Crosses, Historian, Director of Children's Chapters and Chaplain. These officers to be elected on the afternoon of the second day of the Convention. Election shall be by ballot. A majority shall elect. No person shall be nominated for office unless she is present at Convention or has signified her willingness to serve if elected unless the nominee is already an officer eligible for reelection and is absent for a known and reasonable cause. No officer except the Treasurer, shall be eligible for office for more than two years consecutively. The Treasurer shall not be eligible for more than three years consecutively. The term of office for all officers shall begin on December 1 of each year, and all books and records be transferred by that date. Change of Presi- dent and Recording Secretary to be on alternate years. Sec. 2. The retiring Recording Secretary shall arrange, print and distribute the Minutes of her own Convention, under the direction of the President. The manuscript for the Minutes must be handed to the printers on or before December 1st of each year and the contract with them require that the said Minutes be ready for distribution by February 1. Sec. 3. Should any vacancy occur in the Executive Board dur- ing the year the power to fill it is vested in the President. Sec. 4. The number of Honorary Presidents shall be limited to six, the number of Honorary Vice-Presidents to four, Honorary Historian to one, and this office to expire with the present incum- bent. Candidates for Honorary offices must be bona fide members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and all elections of them shall be held at the same time and in the same manner as regular officers. Sec. 5. All Chapters shall hold their annual elections in October and all elections held at any other time shall be illegal. Newly elected officers shall not assume their duties until after Division Convention. Retiring Recording Secretaries of Chapters shall send a list of all officers to the State Recording Secretary imme- diately after their election. ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES There shall be nine standing committees, as follows: Executive, Educational, Historical, Text-Book, Soldiers Home, Confederate Women's Home, Auditing Committee, Credential, and North Caro- lina Room in Richmond, Virginia. Special committees formed as work of Division requires. 262 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ARTICLE VIII DUES, FEES. APPROPRIATIONS Section 1. The Charter fee shall be $5.00, $3.00 of which goes to the General organization and $2.00 to the State Division. Nec- essary application blanks will be sent free with each Charter Application. Other application blanks will cost two cents each. Sec. 2. Upon organization and before each succeeding March 1 each Chapter shall pay into the Treasury of the State Divi- sion 30 cents for State and 20 cents for General Tax for every mem- ber who at such a date may be in good standing on its rolls. All new members received into the Chapters between March 1 and September 15 must pay their per capita taxes by the latter date, or they will not be entitled to be counted in Convention. Sec. 3. Each Chapter shall pay annually $1.00 to the Treasury over and above her State and General per capita tax for a sinking fund, this fund to be used for special purposes and drawn upon only by vote of Convention. Sec. 4. All moneys sent by Chapters to State Treasurer, at any time, must be accompanied by an itemized list, stating for what purpose money is intended. Sec. 5. Sufficient money shall be taken out of the Division Treasury to defray the expenses of the Division President to the General Convention. All State officers and chairmen of commit- tees shall have their necessary office expenses paid out of the State Treasury, subject to the approval of the President. Sec. 6. All moneys for whatsoever cause, except for Charters and U. D. C. certificates and Crosses of Honor, shall be sent to the State Treasurer, who will disburse them under order from the President. Sec. 7. A Chapter to be in good standing in the Division must pay its State and General taxes on all members declared in good standing by the Chapter. Sec. 8. No work carrying money can be presented upon the Convention floor, until it has been presented to the Executive Board and favorably reported by it. ARTICLE IX CERTIFICATES AND DEMITS Section 1. Certificates of membership shall be issued by the organization as soon as possible after membership has been United Daughters of the Confederacy 263 granted. Applicants shall fill out three application blanks, after which they shall be sent to the Division Registrar accompanied by 25 cents for certificate of membership. The Division Registrar shall sign and record applications, forwarding all three to Regis- trar General, who, after signing, will return two to Division Regis- trar. No member can be admitted to a Chapter until her applica- tion blank is signed by Registrar General and has been returned to Chapter Registrar. Certificates are sent to Division President who, after signing, shall forward to Chapter President. The Chap- ter President after signing shall secure Chapter Registrar's sig- nature to the certificate and immediately deliver same to the applicant. The registration is necessary to determine the voting strength of a Chapter in the Convention. Sec. 2. Demits can be ordered from Registrar General and Division Registrar without cost and these must only be given to members who have paid their dues, Division and General taxes to date when demit is requested. ARTICLE X SCHOLARSHIPS Section 1. There shall be six scholarships at the North Carolina State College for Women, at Greensboro, N. C, the Division pay- ing one-half the expenses of each student. The student is entitled to hold said scholarship four years, provided grades show good work. These scholarships are to be known as follows: First, Mrs. William M. Parsley Scholarship; second, Mrs. Ella B. Broad- nax; third, H. L. Riggins; fourth, Orren Randolph Smith; fifth, Zeb B. Vance; sixth, James I. Metts. Sec. 2. The Chairman of Education shall keep a record of each student, her name and postoffice and name of Chapter securing scholarship and report annually the Chapter holding same. Sec. 3. Scholarships shall be awarded only to applicants who cannot otherwise possibly secure college education. ARTICLE XI CROSSES OF HONOR Crosses of Honor can be bestowed on January 19, Lee-Jackson Day; May 10, Memorial Day; June 3, President Jefferson Davis Birthday; August 23, State Day; September 27, Raphael Semmes' Birthday; January 14, Matthew Fontaine Maury's Birthday, and shall not be worn by anyone but a Confederate Veteran. 264 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ARTICLE XII DISTRICT MEETINGS Section 1. The State shall be divided into seventeen Districts, which shall include counties, both with and without Chapters. Sec. 2. Each District shall be under a Director, elected annually at each District meeting by the Chapters. No Director shall be eligible to office for more than two consecutive years. Sec. 3. Each Director shall have entire control of her District; she shall fix the date of the Spring meeting, shall notify Chapters of time and place of meeting, shall preside over it and in every way endeavor to promote the work in her District. She shall prepare a report from October to October for the Annual Division Convention. Said reports to be read by herself or some member of her District appointed by her. District reports shall be confined strictly to work accomplished, and shall be limited to ten minutes and published in the Minutes of each State Con- vention. Sec. 4. District Directors shall be authorized to organize Chap- ters where none now exist, keeping in the bounds of their respec- tive U. D. C. District. Sec. 5. The Lane Banner will be awarded the District making the best annual report and will be presented in Convention imme- diately after reports of the Division Officers. Judges for the same to be appointed by Division President, from Chapters not competing. Sec. 6. All District Scholarship moneys shall be sent Division Treasurer and disbursed by her by order of the President. ARTICLE XIII children's chapters Section 1. Every U. D. C. Chapter in the Division shall endeavor to have a Children's Chapter, said Chapter to be under the direc- tion of a Leader from among the members of the Mother Chapter, and said Leader shall be responsible for the children in every way; but the children themselves shall elect officers from among their own members. Sec. 2. The same rules of membership as in the United Daugh- ters" of the Confederacy shall be observed, three application blanks shall be forwarded to Division Director of C. of C. who, after sign- ing, shall forward to Third Vice-President General. A certificate fee of 25 cents shall accompany each application. United Daughters of the Confederacy 265 When a member has reached the age of 18 and wishes to be transferred to the Daughters of the Confederacy, C. of C. appli- cation blank shall be copied verbatim upon U. D. C. blanks and attached to same. Boys and girls from infancy to eighteen years are eligible to membership, but their membership shall cease in C. of C. Chapters at eighteen years of age. Sec. 3. Children's Chapters are not "chartered, nor do members pay any Division taxes, but an annual report shall be prepared by the Leader to be read on Children's Evening at each Annual Convention. Sec. 4. Children's Chapters shall have a Leader elected by Parent Chapter, unless Chapter is organized by her, but Leader must be a member of the Parent Chapter; her term of office shall not be limited. The Leader of each Chapter shall file all Chapter applications. Sec. 5. All money raised by the Chapter shall be disposed of by a majority vote of the members present at a meeting, under the direction of the Leader. Sec. 6. Wednesday evening of each Convention shall be set apart and known as Children's Evening, at which time the three best C. of C. reports shall be read. Other C. of C. reports, whose Leaders are present, shall be read just following the reading of Mother Chapter reports. A report shall be prepared from all reports sent to Division Director and forwarded to the Third Vice-President General immediately after Convention. Sec. 7. All banners, prizes, medals and memorials pertaining to children's work shall be awarded on Children's Evening under the supervision of State Director, presentation speeches to be lim- ited to three minutes. Each Chapter contesting for William M. Watson Banner, and John D. Moore loving cup shall send a dupli- cate report to the Director of C. of C. Chapter not later than October 1st of each year. Said reports shall be turned over to a committee of three, to be appointed by Division President the opening night of the Convention, from Chapters not represented in the Contest. Sec. 8. There shall be an annual District Conference of C. of C. Chapters to be held at some fixed date during the summer months. The Directors to be appointed by Division Director of C. of C. 266 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention ARTICLE XIV LAWS Section 1. This Division shall have the right to adopt such rules, regulations and by-laws as it may see fit, provided they in no way conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the United Daughters of the Confederacy or the laws of North Carolina. Sec. 2. Each Chapter shall have the right to adopt such rules and regulations as it sees fit, provided they do not conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the General Organization or North Carolina Division. Where no mention of a subject is made in a Chapter Constitution, the State Constitution must be the law on the subject. ARTICLE XV MANUAL Mrs. Fox's Parliamentary Rules shall be the authority on par- liamentary procedure of this organization on all points not cov- ered by this Constitution. ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENTS This Constitution may be changed or amended every two years, beginning with 1922, by a two-thirds vote of the delegate repre- sentation in regular session assembled, and after notification of at least thirty days before the meeting at which amendment is offered. United Daughters of the Confederacy 267 BY-LAWS BY-LAW I DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings. She shall have supervision of the Division, appoint all committees and approve all orders drawn on the Treasury for the payment of money. She shall call special meetings of the Division at the re- quest of the Chapters. She shall be chairman of the Executive Board, which shall consist of the active officers of the Division, and when a vacancy occurs shall fill it. She shall represent the Division, prepare and read her State report at general conventions, represent all Chapters without delegates, and be Chairman of the State Delegation. She shall put on file a copy of each Charter issued to Chapters in the Division, marking thereon the number, date of issue and names of parties signing it. Sec. 2. The Vice-Presidents shall assist the President in the work when called upon by her. They shall preside in conventions in their order whenever the President or the ranking Vice-Presi- dent is absent. The First Vice-President shall also have charge of all badge blanks and issue to Chapter President. The Second Vice-President shall be Chairman of the Educational Committee and have charge of all educational work. The Third Vice-President shall serve as Publicity Chairman of the Division. Sec. 3. The Recording Secretary shall keep a file of the Minutes of each Convention of the State Division, shall send to all Chapters copies of contemplative amendments to the Constitution thirty days before Convention, together with call for annual convention, as well as a Chapter report blank and two credential blanks. She shall keep a roll of all Chapters in the Division, with dates of charters and names of first Presidents. She shall secure a list of all officers of the Division and Chapters in the Division, arrange the latter lists alphabetically, according to towns, typewrite and forward to Corresponding Secretary General by December 5th. She shall address and mail out to Chapters the Minutes of each Annual Convention. 268 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention Sec. 4. The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct the corre- spondence, file all letters of importance, and keep an accurate note of all letters written by her for the Division. She shall notify all committees of their appointment, and shall furnish the names of all to their respective chairmen. Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall collect all State and general taxes and disburse same under orders of the President for the current expenses of the Division. She shall give receipts to Treasurers of Chapters only for all moneys received as Chapter contributions. All money collected for District, State or general work shall be sent to the State Treasurer on March 1, July 1 and September 15 of each year. She shall remit General Taxes to Treasurer- General September 15 of each year. She shall close the books and credit no further taxes, either State or General, nor receive any money for any other purpose. Her books shall be sent by express to the Chairman of Auditing Committee ten days before each Annual Convention and shall be subject to inspection of State Presi- dent at any time. She shall notify District Director each Spring of the delinquencies of Chapters within their District. The Treas- urer shall give bond. Sec. 6. The Registrar shall keep a loose-leaf binder in which she shall file all U. D. C. application blanks. These blanks shall be arranged in Chapters alphabetically according to towns, each Chapter being separated by a colored sheet bearing the name of town, Chapter and charter number. She shall send the Chairman of Credentials Committee each year, five days before opening of Convention, a typewritten list of number of active members in each Chapter. Her books shall close September 15, after which time no application blanks shall be received. She shall hold all appli- cation blanks and demits for use of Chapters. Sec. 7. The Recorder of Crosses shall have charge of all Crosses of Honor applications and Record blanks and shall furnish same on request of a Chapter President. She shall keep a careful copy of all records sent in for Crosses of Honor. Sec. 8. The Historian shall endeavor to increase interest along historical lines and collect all historical papers. She shall have charge of Historical evening, selecting the writers of papers for that occasion, and shall preside over the exercises, and shall pre- sent all historical prizes, medals and memorials. Sec. 9. The Director of Children's Chapters shall have entire supervision of the work along these lines. She shall have charge of the Children's Chapter report blanks, application and demit blanks. She shall send two report blanks to each C. of C. Leader thirty days before the Annual State Convention. She shall keep United Daughters of the Confederacy 269 a loose-leaf binder in which she shall file all application blanks by Chapters, alphabetically according to towns, said Chapters being separated by a colored sheet, bearing the name of Chapter and town. All money received by her for any purpose whatever must be sent monthly to the State Treasurer. She shall arrange for and preside over Children's Evening. Sec. 10. The Chaplain shall conduct all devotional exercises dur- ing each Annual Convention, if needed, and shall arrange for and preside over Memorial Hour. BY-LAW II REPORTS Section 1. U. D. C. Chapter and Children Chapter Reports shall be on blanks furnished and none shall exceed 150 words. Non- compliance with this law will forfeit reading or publishing of said reports. No reports to be read unless delegates and leader is present. Sec. 2. Committee reports and District reports must be confined strictly to the work done and limited to five minutes. No report or part of report, not read at Convention shall be published in the minutes. Sec. 3. Memorials of only very prominent U. D. C. or Veterans shall be presented and they shall be limited to five minutes. Sec. 4. Every Chapter Registrar must, not later than September 1, send to State Registrar the names of all members deceased or moved away, as well as those of any married, or those which in any way would change the record of Chapter roster. Chapter Reg- istrars should also send to State Corresponding Secretary by Octo- ber 1st a list of all members deceased during the year. BY-LAW III COMMITTEES Section 1. There shall be the following special committees: Sta- tionery, Purchasing for Soldiers Home, Purchasing for Women's Home, Placing of Portraits in Schools, Gettysburg, Stars and Bars Monument, Jefferson Davis Monument, Jefferson Davis Highway. Hero Fund, Women of the South in War Times and such others as the work of the Division calls for. There shall be no Honorary nor District Committees, Advisory Boards nor Advisory Council. Sec. 2. All Standing Committees shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members, except the Executive Committee, which shall be composed of the active officers of the Division; the Historical Committee, composed of a Chairman, who shall be the 270 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention State Historian and Chapter Historians; the Soldiers Home and Confederate Women's Home Committees each shall be composed of a Chairman and the Chapter Presidents. The Soldiers Home and Women's Home Purchasing Committees shall each consist of a Chairman and two members residing in the towns where the Homes are situated. Sec. 3. No special committee shall exceed ten in number. Sec. 4. The Stationery Committee shall have charge of all print- ing done for State officers and committees and all other printing of the Division, except the Minutes. Sec. 5. The Educational Committee shall consist of the Second Vice-President as Chairman, the Division President and one other member. They shall have charge of the Educational work in the State, shall receive applications for General and State scholar- ships. District Directors shall have charge of Educational matters in their Districts, and shall report to the Division Chairman before June 15. Chapter scholarships shall be controlled by Chapters securing them. They, and all medals and prizes, shall be reported to the Division Chairman before June 15. All scholarships shall be for four years, provided the student makes a creditable stand- ing. Applicants shall be descendants of Confederate ancestry and in need of financial aid in securing an education. Applications shall be in by May 1. Sec. 6. The Credential Committee shall consist of five persons, two of whom shall be the State Registrar and Treasurer. The Chairman shall reside in the entertaining town and the Committee shall meet Tuesday morning of each Convention week. BY-LAW IV MINUTES The Minutes of each Convention shall be sufficiently extensive as to allow a clear understanding of what takes place; and no word shall be changed after being adopted by the Convention. The Re- cording Secretary shall secure three bids from reliable firms; which shall be submitted to the Division President; together with sample of paper; so she may decide between them. The Recording Sec- retary shall mail out copies of said Minutes to State Officers, Lead- ers of Children, District Directors, President and Registrar of Chapter and Chairmen of Committees; also to the Presidents of Divisions and all General Officers, the Congressional Library, Washington, D. C, and Confederate Museum, Richmond, Va. Extra Minutes can be purchased of Recording Secretary at cost of 25 cents. United Daughters of the Confederacy 271 BY-LAW V HISTORICAL EVENING Thursday evening of each Convention shall be set aside as His- torical Evening; the program to consist of Southern songs, three original papers of not more than fifteen minutes each, or one ad- dress of not over thirty minutes, the presentation of all historical medals, prizes, memorials and banners by the State Historian. BY-LAW VI ARBITRATION All disputes that cannot amicably be settled in Chapters may be appealed, first to the Division President; secondly, to the President General; or lastly to the General Executive Board, whose decision is final. BY-LAW VII SPEAKERS No outside speaker shall be invited to address the Convention on any subject at any time except by permission of the Division Presi- dent. No Division officer nor Chairman shall have the right to pledge payment of any expenses of such speakers except by per- mission of the Executive Board. BY-LAW VIII ORDER OF BUSINESS In the transaction of business, this Association shall be governed by the usual rules of procedure and debate that govern deliberative assemblies. The following rules of order shall be strictly adhered to: 1. Calling Convention to Order. 2. Prayer. 3. Roll Call. 4. Report of Credential Committee. 5. President's Report. 6. Report of First Vice-President. 7. Report of Recording Secretary. 8. Report of Corresponding Secretary. 9. Report of Registrar. 10. Report of Auditing Committee. 11. Report of Treasurer. 12. Report of Historian. 272 Minutes of the Twenty-seventh Annual Convention 13. Report of Recorder of Crosses. 14. Report of Director of Children's Chapters. 15. Report of Executive Committee. 16. Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws. 17. Reports of Standing Committees. 18. Reports of Special Committees. 19. District Reports. 20. Unfinished Business. 21. New Business. 22. Reading of all Communications. 23. Presentation of New Officers. 24. Adjournment. Memorial Hour shall be held at noon on the second day of each Convention. Election of officers shall be held immediately after reassembling on the afternoon of the second day. Chapter reports and Children's Chapter reports shall be read immediately after election of officers, reversing the alphabet alter- nate years. BY-LAW IX These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at each Annual Convention, provided due notice of such amendments be in the hands of the Recording Secretary sixty days before the Con- vention, and sent out to Chapters thirty days before the Conven- tion, at which amendments will be offered. SUPPLEMENT GENERAL PRIZES U. D. C. 1924 1. The Raines Banner. To the Division making the largest collection of paper and historical records and doing the best his- torical work. 2. Rose Loving Cup. For the best essay written by a Daughter of the Confederacy on "Jefferson Davis, the American." 3. Anna Robinson Andrews Medal. For the best essay written by a Daughter of the Confederacy on "The Emancipation Proclama- tion." 4. A Soldier's Prize $20.00. For the best essay written by a Daughter of the Confederacy on "The Soldier Diplomat of Ken- tucky, Major-General Henry T. Allen." 5. Robert's Medal. For the second best essay submitted in any contest. 6. Youree Prize $100.00. Awarded by War Records Committee to Division Directors on per cent and per capita basis. 7. Hyde Medal. For the best essay written by a Daughter of the Confederacy on the subject, "The Siege of Vicksburg." 8. Orren Randolph Smith Medal. For the best essay written by a Daughter of the Confederacy on the subject "The Confederate States Navy." 9. Wm. Alexander Leonidas Cox Medal. Given by Mrs. Eleanor Cox Griffith of Washington in memory of her father for best essay on "General Joseph Wheeler." 10. Mary D. Carter prize of $50.00. For the best criticism by a Daughter of the Confederacy of any History of the United States, used in the Schools or Colleges. Rules can be found in General Minutes. [273] 274 Supplement GENERAL PRIZES, CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY, 1924 The R. H. Ricks Banner. Given to the C. of C. Chapter sending in the best report to the General Convention, 1924. The Bettie Marriot Whitehead Prize. Given to the State Direc- tor registering the greatest number of members during the year. The Hyde-Campbell Historical Prize. Questionaire for Grammar and Junior High School pupils. For the three best answers to these questions, "Things We Should Know." Prizes of $50, $15, $10, re- spectively will be awarded. The Mrs. John C. Brown Memorial Prize Essay. Subject: "Peace." First prize, $50; second prize, $30; third prize, U. D. C. Gold Medal. (Only pupils in the last year of High School and Preparatory Schools are eligible for this contest.) Rules governing contest can be found in General Minutes. •' ■ r ,