Talbot County GaArchives News.....A Meeting of The U.D.C. July 1 1909
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The Talbotton New Era

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, July 1, 1909
Page Three

A Meeting Of The U.D.C.

One of the most delightful meetings every enjoyed by the Alice Beall Matthews 
Chapter of the U.D.C. was held in the beautiful home of Mrs. E.L. Bardwell, 
Tuesday afternoon.  The cooling breezes, the refreshing shade, the green of 
trees and palms, the rare fragrance of flowers and withal, the gracious 
courtesies of the ideal hostess, who dwells therein, made the occasion one ever 
to be remembered.

This was a belated memorial in celebration of Jeff Davis’ One Hundred and One 
anniversary.   Various causes had engendered a postponement of this program but 
for tributes to one so great and good, December would be as pleasant as June – 
to him, we could sing praises all the year round.

The initial number was an exquisite song selection by Mrs. Edna Smith Grey.  
Mrs. Grey’s friends rejoiced to welcome her home again and reveled in the 
beauty and melody of her glorious voice.  Col. O.D. Gorman, in a pleasing, 
graceful introduction, presented Rev. J.G. Harrison, speaker of the day.  Rev. 
Harrison is at all times easy, natural and fluent.  His tender tribute was 
impressive and touching, it appealed to every heart in the audience.

“Juanita” rendered as a vocal duet by Mesdames Greer Maxwell and Walter 
Kimbrough, with violin obligato by Miss Will Underwood was softly sweet and 
tender and all were stirred by the cadences of that old, old fashioned air, 
ever sweetly new.  The voices of Mrs. Kimbrough and Mrs. Maxwell blend in 
exquisite harmony.

Awarding the prize to Miss Mary Gullette Smith for an essay, was the next 
interesting feature.  Several years ago, the Georgia Division U.D.C. with the 
desire of stimulating among the young people of the state, an interest in the 
study of history, especially the history of the War Between the States, 
encouraged each county to offer a prize.  The subject for this year 
was “Confederate successes and reverses in 1863”.  The prize was won by Miss 
Mary Gullette Smith, her splendid essay was published in The New Era on June 
10th, signed “Jasmine”.

Col. O.D. Gorman’s presentation speech was inspiring and timely.  He impressed 
the fact that we must labor with ceaseless energy to maintain her historic 
prestige.  Some one has said: “Far be if from us to disturb peace".  But 
searching out the records of patriotism, seeking to perpetuate true history, is 
not stirring up strife; it is our sacred duty to teach our children that not 
one drop of blood of traitors flows through the veins but that the cause of the 
South was right and just and glorious.  We must hand it down from generation to 
generation and keep it forever alive that glowing patriotism, which animated 
our soldiers that valor which caused Gen. Ewell to exclaim: “Hurrah for 
Georgia!” and which led the officer, who commanded a hazardous enterprise at 
Chancellorsville to say: “Give me a Georgia brigade and I can carry those 
heights!”

At the conclusion of Col. Gorman’s talk, Miss Mary Gullette Smith arose and 
gracefully received the dainty box containing $5.00 in gold.

This was followed by a song from Mrs. W.O. DeLoache, whose voice is universally 
loved because of its wondrous sweetness and her generous bestowal to all worthy 
causes.  Miss Clara Freeman’s beautiful accompaniments enhanced the charm of 
the musical program.

A delicious punch refreshed the guests served by Misses Will Underwood and 
Freeman, on the broad veranda.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N.R. Bardwell and their children of Atlanta gave the joy of 
completeness.  Mrs. Bardwell was radiantly lovely in a blue messaline.




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