General T. J. Churchill Chapter presents a Christmas Concert to the Community

Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Sponsored by the General T. J. Churchill Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Presented by the Margaret Wyatt Piano and Vocal Studio, Kelly Ponder, Mary Katelin Ward, Emily Fenton, Katherine Greer, Hailey Weiner, Taylor Quick, Joshua Taylor, George Elrod, Lillian Williams, Niles Stevenson and Matthew Ponder.

The old Arsenal Building may not have experienced such a musical delight 150 years ago, but the ladies and gentlemen of the Margaret Wyatt Piano and Vocal Studio certainly illuminated the old walls, mortar and bricks of the historic building on Sunday afternoon, December 19th, 2010. The event, sponsored by the General T. J. Churchill Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy was offered free to the community and in appreciation to the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.

Visitors had the opportunity to visit the wonderful Civil War era exhibits during the Christmas season as a prelude to the many upcoming events surrounding the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial.

Part of the rich heritage of the General T. J. Churchill Chapter was an annual benefit concert that was presented each year by the membership to aid Confederate Veterans. As the Chapter enters our 100th Anniversary year we are recreating a concert to honor the Veterans of all wars, both those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, we remember those who are serving during this Christmas Season and are away from their families and loved ones. We hope to be able to make the Christmas Concert an annual event.

Merry Christmas from the ladies of the General T. J. Churchill Chapter #1373, United Daughters of the Confederacy!

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From the General's Paw

I never knew what was waiting for me when my Mom and Angela Grimmett found me in the flowerbed in late September. I was tiny—only about 5 ½ weeks old and a little shy but when Sherrell Snodgrass visited later that day I was a bit more brave. My new Mom saw me and her heart melted. She picked me up and I purred softly. I have a way with the ladies… Dad sternly said “No more cats in the house.” So, I moved right in! It didn’t take long for him to warm up to me.

I attended the October UDC meeting and now I have my work cut out for me as the official mascot of the General T. J. Churchill Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. I’m getting pretty good with the computer but Mom’s fingers keep getting in my way. She said that you ladies will be collecting items for the Arkansas Veterans Home in November for a delivery for Veteran’s Day. Don’t forget my pals over there. Cat food is always appreciated.

Just call me T. J. Watch for more news on the blog and in future newsletters. Gotta go…time for a nap.

General T. J. Churchill