The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
THE REVOLUTIONS SONS.
TIVE VIRGINIA BRANCH OF The
SOCIETY MEETS

Object. OF tho Organisstien-Theh Require
meuts for Membership In It-Estrac'N
From the Laws Made for IT'S oo'e'"-
mept
on the 18th Of last February. IN WASH
;ngtou. ID. c., a temporary organization OF
the virginia Branch OF the Society oil the
sons of the American Revolution, was
effected by a number Of Virginia delegation
in Congress.
In order 10 carry out the views OF the tenn
porary organization, committee consisting
OF william Writ Henry, Edward Caring
ION yenable. Joseph Bryaa, Thomas Nell
son Carter, Henry Landon Cabell, John
Randolph Tucker, Jr., and Wyndham Rob
ertson Meredith, issued call for meeting
which will be held In the rooms OF the Bar
Association in this city on tomorrow noon,
and 10 which are invited the descendants
Through paternal or maternal line) OF those
who. by bearing arms or in council, were
instrumental in achieving American lnde-
pendence during the war Of the Revolution:
General Bradley r. Johnson, president on
the MARYLAND Branch, and others VIII DC
present 10 address the meeting.
PURPOSES Of THE SOCIETY.
The objects of this Society are TO perpetu-
ate the memory and the spirit OF the men
who achieved American independence 10y
the announcement of historical research
i'm relation 20 the Revolution, and the publ
cation Of its results; 10 preserve documents
and relics and the records Of the individual
services of Revolutionary soldiers ana pa
triois; 10 promote the celebration OF all pa
trjotlc anniversaries: 10 carry out the IN
junction of Washington in his farewell adj
dress 10 the American people; ITO promote
as an object Of primary Importance, lnsll-
tutions for the general diffusion OF knOwl-
edee" thus developing an enlightened pup
lie opinion, and afiording TO young and old
such advantages as shall develop in them
the largest capacity for performing the dli-
ties OF American citizens; to cherish,
maintain and extend the institutions OF
American freedom; to foster true patriot
ism and love OF country, and TO aid I'm Sc
curing for mankind all the blessings OF lib
erty.
The annual meeting will be held on the
23d of February, the anniversary Of the
birth Of George Washington, except that
date fall on Sunday, in which case the
meeting sh all be held on the Monday imme-
diateiy following.
MEMBERSHIP.
Any man is eligible to membership who is
tweniy-one years of age, and descended
from an ancestor who with untailing 10y
atty, rendered material aid to the cause OF
American Independence, as soldier, or
seaman, or civil officer in one Of the several
Colonies or States, or as recognized pa
triot, provided he shall be found worthy
ANY person may be eligible for honorary
membership subject 20 limitations as Il
age and descent established in the case OF
active members.
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
The board of managers will have the gen.
eral superintendent of the interests and
business Of the society; they will perform
such other duties as may be committed TO
them by the society, and will have power
10 make such rules and regulations, not in
consistent with the constitution, bylaws
and resolutions OF the society, as may be
necessary for the government of the society.
At each annual meeting they make gen.
eral report. Five members will constitute
q quorum at all meetings Of the board.
SPECIAL RECORDS, FUNDS, DUES, &C.
For the purpose Of making more nearly
perfect the records of revolutionary ances-
tors and their descendants, any woman
NAV file with the Register "A duplicate re-
cord OF her ancestors services in the cause
of American independence and of the in
termediate generations OF her pedigree, one
COPY of which shall be deposited among the
archives of the National Society.
The initiation fee will be three $500 dol
lars,iaud the annual dues two dollars 5000;
or, the payment at one time of forty dollars
will constitute life membership, with eX-
emption from dues thereafter.
usho annual 1,toc ara uava IIa on tho fxroy-
ty-second day of February IN eaes rear.
but in assessing the same fraction of "A
year Of thsrccS months or less will be disre-
gefded.
4 reserved fund will be established. which
shall consist of all initiation fees, life men,
bership fees and donations other than those
designated for special purpose; and this
fund shall be invested by the board of man.
ayers, and the interest only devoted to pay
ment Of tie current expenses OF the society.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS.
An applicant for admission % the society
must make application in duplicate ION
forms to be obtained from TIE secretary,
enumerating the services Of his ancestor in
the war for independence, together with
detailed statement Of the intermediate gen.
erations of his pedigree, which must be sup
ported by affidavit. and such applicant
must be nominated by a member of the So
ciety or be recommended by a well-knewn
citizen of Virginia, and may be elected
member by two-tnirds' vote at any meeting
OF the society or Of the board Of managers.
Any person whose eligibility is established,
as provided in the constitution, may be
elected an honorary member by a three
fourths' vote at any meeting of the society.
The board Of managers will have power
20 suspend or eXpel any member Of the so
ciety for sufficient cause, by a vote of two
thirds OF all the members Of the board; pro-
vided that at least two weeks notice of
such proposed action shall have been given
to such member. A member so suspended
or expelled shall have the right to appeal TO
a meeting Of the society from the action Of
tho hna I'd Of