The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-15
VIRGINIA AT ATLANTA
THE UOMdN'S BOfRD Is H-fRD dT
UDRE.
They Have Collected Many Valuable
Relics and Need Funds Ia Place
Them on Exhibition.

The only authorized exhibition that Nir-
gir.ia will have az the Southern states ana
Cotton Exposition at Atlanta wilt be
that made by the Woman's Board.
When Atlanta extended an invitation 10
each OF the states to participate In the
Grand Cotton States Exposition 10 be hcld
in that city in September. 1t was at first
deemed well nigh impossible FOR Virginia
TO respond. since her Legislature would
not convene in time TO make an approprt-
of her trees ury had justified su n course.
The invitation TO Virginia was 20 the
women alone. and WOmans boarJ COM
posed of twelve of Nirginia's public spirit
ed ladies was appointed b. the Governor
OK Virginia, ana a meeting held IN the
Executive Mansion where the organiza-
ton OF the board was made complete.
IL was organized. Ofiicered, and endorsed
by Governor O'Ferrall, who mas proNed
an able and Jealous counsellor. and Is
giving all the aid In his power TO the
work.
VISIT TO ATLANTA.
At this meeting. before getting regu-
larly 10 work, It wos suggestor by tue
Governor that one member Of the Board
should visit Atlanta and confer with
tho parent board. The President OF the
virginia Board was unanimously selected
Tor the mission. Upon her arrival IA At
lanta the most cordial welcome was eN-
toned her by the managers ihere. who a :
once manifested a warm interest I'm be-
half OF the old Dominion. AID her rcp-
resentatiye was accorded as great hospi-
tally as had been extended the states
that had made the largest appropriations.
Knowing the difficulties presented by the
general financial depression and possessed
Of i noble desire to hesfcw well de-
served compliment upon the old Mother
Of states and Statesmen, they freely do
natcd space FOR her EXHIBITS ald also Tor
. Colonial Tea Room. the united effort Of
Illinois. Virginia, and Georgia.
PRIDE AND r.rRoTIsM.
These noble women. animated solely by
state pride and patriotism, adore - ID
then selves 80 the great problem before
them with splendid determination. and
many valuable and interesting relics from
the old colonial homes, as well rs the
finest specimens OF art from our best
schools. and other interesting exhibits
have been secured by this hoard. The
next question is how 10 raise severa.
ht hcred dollars 20 dettay the packing ana
transportation Of these exhibits TO Allan
Ia and return. To this cri tho Norfolk
Nirginian, Bedford City Democrat ana
rincastie Herald have kindly offered their
proceeds for one day, August 24th.
These papers will be edited exclusively
by women. on that day the Nnest Ito
rary talent Of weii-&nown lazy writer's
OF Virginia will grace their columns. Tho
best canvassers throughout the state have
been engaged TO dispose of this Wo-
n ans Edition FOR tho sum Of cents,
which is a small outlay when we con-
slider the fine array OF intellect and gc-
MUS that will be employed 40 make these
papers literary feast 10 say nothing
OF the pleasure afforded by contributing
this mite 10 such a patriotic cause.
LIBERAL SPIRIT.
The liberal spirit manifested by TIE
Atlanta committee 10 the Old Dominion
should inspire the men of Virginia 20
come 10 the assistance Of these strug-
Cling women and make tho exhibit at
once attraCt tive and successful
The railroads. which have heretofore
been very accommodating. can render
them still more valuable assistance, ana
It is 10 be hoped that on account Of the
lack Of funds that they will pass the
board TO and from Atlanta.