Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
THEY ASK FOR BRANCHES.
They Want to Join the Powhatsn Club
Tenser Elected Secretary.

A fullv-attended meeting Of the Powha-
tan Club was held last night with Presi-
dent Belvin in the chair.
The first business transacted was the
election of four new members.
Mr. John $. Harwood, chairman of the
Barbecue Committee. reported that every
detail had been arranged. The tickets and
invitations we're printed, ample provision
had been made for refreshments and trans
portation. All that could now be done was
to wait for the Fourth Of July 10 come.
Colonel John Bell Bigger from the Building
Committed, stated that no report Of that body
could be submitted for the reason that IL had
been impossible TO have meeting OF IL
lie said that he had several days ago visited a
house which he thought would suit the club ad-
mirably. In II there was ample space for read
ing-rooms, restaurant, parlors, pool-rooms,
baths, and other accessories Of flrst-class club.
He had calculated that n $500 could be raised
the club could within thirty days move into a
splendid, newly-furnished house, equipped In
nne style, with everything paid for and years
rent reserved. 1t would in his opinion, though,
be necessary TO raise the membership dues.
On motion Of Mr.. James t. Flournoy II was do
cided 10 add ten members TO the committee.
The Chair appointed the following:
Messrs. James T. Ferriter, John jackson, Ed
gar III. Ferguson, Portiaux Robinson, J. III. Din
neen, John Murphy, A w. Rosene, Mann S. Val
entne' DR., John S. Harwood, and John n.
Birch, Jr.
bkANtH CLlBr-
President Belvin informed the club that no had
received communications from several county
superintendents asking that the Powhatan Club
establish branches In every county In the State.
lhe yice-presidents were n)w considering the
matter and would soon report fully upon Il.
Mr.. Jefferson Wallace inquired Of the Chair II
the club had grievance committee, the constitu-
ton providing that complaints should be referred
to such n body.
The President replied that Il was evident such
committee was needed, as 10 was understood
that several members Of the club had worked for
the Republicans during the late Henrico cam
palgn. The matter was referred % the Grie-
vance Committee, on whom the Chair appointed
Messrs. Jeff. Wallace, James T. Ferriter, and b.
A. Ja.ob.
At the suggestion Of the President the club
adopted resolution extending an invitation
previously rendered by the Executive Com
mittee) 10 the city and State committees 70
make their headquarters at the rooms Of the
club.
Tho President informed the club that he ha d
requested Mr.. II. l.. Montague TO invite Gov
ernor Hill, OF New YOrh, % address them, either
on his way 20 or from Atlanta.
Attention was also called to the fact that IN o
limit OF membership had been increased 20
1000, and that desirable accessions would be
acceptable.
SECRETARY TENsER.
Nominations for secretary being In order,
Colonel John Bell Bigger proposed the name Of
Mr.. G.. ROddy renser, who has been filling the
position temporarily. Mr.. Tenser was elected
by acclamatiUn, and in acknowledging the COM
pliment declared his intention OF discharging
his duties earnestly and faithfully.
President Belvin called attention 60 the very
energetic manner IN which Colonel Bigger had
discharged his duty a. a member Of the Building
Committee. On motion ofMr. Frank Z. Jones, a
unanimous vote Of thanks was rendered the Col
onel for his efforts.