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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The natal day of General Robert Edward Lee (search)
n office. Mrs. Alden McLellan, wife of General Alden McLellan, President of the Soldiers' Home, and one of the most lovable women in the Chapter and a most devoted worker was then put in nomination for the Presidency and unanimously elected. In a few pleasant remarks Mrs. McLellan expressed her appreciation of the high honor conferred upon her. Miss Kate Eastman was elected First Vice-President; Mrs. J. R. Powell, Second Vice-President; Mrs. J. B. Ferguson, Recording Secretary; Miss Sallie Owen, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. D. A. S. Vaught was appointed Chairman of the Historical Committee; Mrs. F. G. Freret, Chairman of the Soldiers' Home Committee; Mrs. William H. Dickson, Chairman of the Credentials Committee. and Mrs. Theodore Maginnis, Chairman of the Design Committee. The hearing of reports and election of officers being finished, the remainder of the session was devoted to exercises in which the most beautiful and touching tributes were paid to the memory of Genera
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), A Southern cross of honor presented to General J. A. Chalaron by the Daughters of the Confederacy. (search)
is, and Mrs. J. Pinckney Smith read one on the Southern Cross of Honor. Mrs. McLellan gave an address in presenting the cross, and Colonel Chalaron responded at some length. Dr. Palmer closed the meeting with the benediction. There was a good attendance of ladies, and a number of veterans were present. On the platform were the following ladies: Mrs. Alden McLellan, Mrs. J. Pinckney Smith, Mrs. Dr. Ferguson, Mrs. General W. J. Behan, Mrs. J. W. Spearing, Mrs. Judge N. C. Blanchard, Miss Sallie Owen, Mrs. D. A. S. Vaught, Mrs. J. R. Dicks, Mrs. J. J. Prowell. Rev. Dr. Palmer and Mr. Fayssoux were also on the platform. There were two large pictures of Jefferson Davis draped on the platform. Mrs. McLellan, in her opening address, spoke of the appropriateness of the observance of the day by the Daughters of the Confederacy, and introduced Dr. Palmer, who, in his prayer, spoke of the defense of the cause of constitutional right by the Confederates, and thanked God for all his bles