Ephraim Merrill Daggett Chapter #36
Of the Sons of the
Republic of Texas
Minutes of June 2, 2016
(First Draft, subject to review,
correction & adoption at the stated meeting of August 4, 2018)
The meeting
was called to order at 9:00 AM by the president, John Williams, followed by the
invocation by Chaplain Roger Tate. The meeting was at the regular location of
the Woodhaven Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas.
Pledges of
allegiance to the Flag of the USA and of Texas were then performed by all
present.
There being
no deceased members, it was then decided to let the guests be introduced with
the Ancestor Roll Call by their husbands. Always glad to have Suzanne Sharpe
and to welcome Sharon Gieger. There were 13 Chapter members in attendance, for
a total of 15 people present today.
The attendance roster is attached to the Minutes.
The
Ancestral Roll Call was the next order of business, which always brings
interesting facts and questions to the group, as we honor those who helped with
the birth of our great state, TEXAS!
Our program keynote speaker was
introduced by Chapter Program Chairman Dexter Gatlin, although Honorary Member Jack
Edmondson needs no introduction, as we all know and are honored to have him in
our chapter.
Jack gave a very informative and
in-depth presentation on the history of the bowie knife. He was so generous as
to give everyone a copy of his booklet, ÒMr. Bowie,
With A Knife - A History of the Sandbar Fight.Ó Jack brought his
knife collection to display for the lecture, and for all to handle, to get a
feeling for the balance and weight of the knives. There is much controversy as
to the true style of the knife, and the whereabouts of the original knife used
by Mr. Bowie for his defense at the famous Sandbar Fight, the earliest known
use of it by Mr. Bowie. Mr. Edmondson spoke with authority and a sharpened
edge!
The
PresidentÕs report made mention of Mr. H. H. Holmes, described at the DRT
Independence luncheon, March 3rd. HolmesÕ murder castle history is
quite interesting.
The Chapter
Minutes of April 7, 2018 were approved as written and distributed in advance to
the Chapter members.
The
TreasurerÕs report was accepted as the balance was similar at March 31, 2018: $4,954.73 to May 31 $4,825.73. We spent $1,198.50
for tumblers and received $435.00 in sales.
There being
no Old Business, the only New Business was to ask for the answer to the
question of the middle name of Ephraim M. Daggett. This was answered by D.A. Sharpe as ÒMerrillÓ so his breakfast was paid for today.
Our next
meeting August 4, 2018 will have a speaker scheduled by Program Chairman Dexter
Gatlin. He is a military man with
an interest past to relate.
Adjournment
was followed by the Benediction by Chaplain Roger Tate.
Chapter members gathered to browses
the table of knives, and to hoist a blade, and to avoid trying to see how sharp
was the edge of a knife. Fortunately, no blood was drawn! It was all in vein!
Respectfully submitted in the absence
of Secretary, Jay Arrington.
Christopher HatDoc Hull
