Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-20
THE wEsTMoRELAND's ANNIVERSARY
Major Allen the New President--Exhibit
for Last Ycar--The Annual Supper.

Tor Last 1ttT-IuS pupPtfs
The seventeenth annual meeting Of the
Westnoreland Club was held at the club
house last night, and as usual great In
terest was manifested In the occasion.
Colonel &. OBJ. Cowardin presided, and
the first business in order was the report
OF the secretary and treasurer. Colonel
Cowardin, who has served two terms as
president, then submitted his report, which
also embodies In explanatory form certain
portions OF the fiscal exhibit made by
The secretary and treasurer. The presi-
dent congratulates the members upon the
fact that despite the financial depression
OF the past year the Westm0reland has not
not only lost any Of its social prestige
but has actually improved its financial
condition. The stewards department,
which prior TO its being run under the su-
peryision OF the House Committee was
source Of loss. has during the year given
general satisfaction and shows net reve-
nue.. The sum OF 81. 81 has been placed
10 the credit OF the sinking fund, $l,62s2S
has been expended in repairs and improve
ments to the property, thus enhancing
it's value, and while numerous delightful
entertainments have been given there has
been a due regard for proper economy.
been most excellent and buslness-like.
VALUABLE PORTRAITS.
The Library Committee has labored
zealously and intellgenty in the work
Unsigned them Of collecting portraits Of
DISTINGUISHED Confederate statesmen and
generals. and in this have been materially
aided through the untiring efforts OF
General Dabney II. Maury. The report
SAYS this has truly been a labor of love
with General Maury. and that In addition
10 the portraits that already adorned the
walls Of the club the organization, through
It's Library Committee. recently purchased
faithful and striking pictures OF General
Joseph Il. johnson, l.. q. L. Beauregard,
and a. =. Hill.
The report makes with great Difference
some suggestions touching few details
Of management of the club. and con-
cIudes as follows: "And now permit me,
by way OF second valedictory, 10 thank
each and every member OF the club Tor
the Kindness and consideration he has
shown me during my term of office. Espe-
cially do ! desire to acknowledge the
faithful and able services OF the board.
IL there Is credit due for successful man
agement during my administration II be-
longs 10 those gentlemen. Without the
slightest disparagement OF others ] can
say with all truth that our board or
1894 is the most efficient il has ever
been my pleasure to be associated with.
with sentiments of deep and grateful APP
probation for the high honor you have
twice conferred upon me, i shall resign
II 10 other and ADLER hands than NINE 10
ill.,"
THE NEW OFFICERS.
The next business in order was the cleo
ton OF officers for the ensuing year, ana
resulted as follows: President Major OF
way s. Allen; Vice-President, Thomas Nj.
Rutherford Esq; Secretary and Urea
surer. Junius H. MOsby, Esq. The -FOUR
new members OF the board elected are
Messrs. Mann s. Quarles, Williamson Tai
lev. Granville q. Valentine, and j. Ran.
Tucker. Jr.
Some business of a strictly routine
character was then transacted. and the
meeting adjourned to supper. rms enter
tainment was gotten up in elegant style
and was greatly enjoyed II is the Gus
tom of the Westmoreland to give a SUPPER
at its annual meetings, when the mem
bers dispense as II were. to each other
that delightful hospitality that they al
WAYS dispense to their guests