The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-16
End of Kings Daughters An
nual Convention.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
Pleased With Chapel Hills Cor
dial Reception.
THE RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS
The Next Convention Will Be Held
at Tarboro Though Raleigh and
Other Towns Also Asked

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cial)--The Kings Daughters conven-
ton was called to order at
$3.50 o'clock by Stae Secretary Cherry.
The morning devotional exercises We're
conducted by Rev d. j. Currie. Mrs.
Davis made the following announce
ments:
That the order of exercises, as indi-
Gated by the program would be dispen-
sed with, the entire morning session
being given to the business before the
convention.
That the convention has cordial in
vitation to visit the University at 1890
o'clock.
That the press of business makes an
evening session necessary.
That at the evening session an ad-
dress, Cooperation, win be given by
herself.
The minutes OF the preceding meet
ing being read and approved, the bush
ness OF the morning was taken up.
The report of Circles, omitted at the
last session were taken up. The fol-
lowing Circles rendered their annual
reports: Lend a Hand Newbern, by
Miss Hout st. Luke's, Raleigh, by Mrs.
Rowan Rogers. A report from Graham
Circle, read by Mrs. Cherry. Cross Bear
ers, Raleigh, by Miss Nellie Young.
Rescuers, Raleigh, by Mrs. Handen
Smith Helping Hand, Tarboro, by
Mrs. Geo. Howard. Wait Saving, Raj
eigh, by Miss Fannie Cobb. Isabella,
Raleigh, by Miss Mamie Robbins. Lend
Hand, Sbatesville, by Miss CelestiaAn-
derson. Relief, Raleigh, by Mrs. Ham
den Smith. Earnest Workers, Tarboro,
by Mrs. Lila Bell.
The amendments offered by Mrs I.
G.. Davis to the constitution and by
laws were read and adopted without
dissenting voice.
The committee on credentials pre-
sented the following voting list, By
Circles:
Miss Mamie Robbins, Isabella, Raj
eigh, votes.
Miss Celestial Anderson, Lend Hand,
Statesyille, 2 votes.
Mrs. w. TT. Bobbitt, Isabella, Raleigh,
votes.
Miss Kingsbury, Hospital, Minister
ing, Whatsoever, total, votes.
Miss Dora league, Helping Hand,
Burlington, 4 votes.
Miss Eva May, Helping Hand, Bur-
Ilngton, votes.
Miss Wigs, Charitable, Wilmington,
votes.
Miss Latham, Burden Bearers, Wash
ington, votes.
Miss Willis. Silver Cross, Newbern,
o votes.
Mrs. Rowan Rogers, ST. Luke's, Raj
eigh, 2 votes.
Mrs. :. Lancaster, Cross Bearers, Raj
eigh, votes.
Miss n Young, Cross Bearers, Raj
eigh, vote.
Miss T, Cobb, Wait Saving. Raleigh,
1 vote,
Mrs. +. p. Whitney, Isabella, Wash.
ington, votes.
Miss L. Bell, Earnest Workers, Tar
boro, votes.
Mrs. Ewell, Gross Bearers, Williams
ton, votes.
Mrs. James Cherry, Patient, Green
vile, vote.
Miss. Il. Martin, Cheerful Workers,
Chapel Hill, vote.
On motion of Mrs. Cherry, all Cir
cles not sending credentials were al
lowed to cast vote in the election of
State officers.
The report of the committee was
adopted by vote of the convention.
A brief account of city union work
was given by Mrs. Davis, she advocat-
ing such method for work among the
needy of the colored people.
Invitations were read by the secre-
tary of the convention from Burling
ton, Raleigh, Tarboro and Washing
ton, asking that the next State conven-
ton be held with their Circles.
Mrs. Davis read before the conven-
ton telegram from Miss Primrose, of
Raleigh, asking that she return to Raj
eigh with the delegates from that
place. Mrs. Davis wired an acceptance,
with thanks.
DIR. Winston, being introduced to the
audience, gave cordial invitation to
all present to visit the University.
The convention adjourned, and, es-
corted by DR.. Winston, visited the most
interesting parts of the campus and
buildings.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The singing by the choir of "Blest Be
The Tie opened the afternoon exer-
cises.
Mrs Davis stated that after short
consultation vote would be taken to
determine the candidates for the State
officers.
During the intermission the chair
appointed Mrs. Harrington, ST., chair
man; Mrs. Hamden Smith, Miss Throw
er and Miss Bell, as auditing com
nrittce.
Reports from Ministering Circle,
Wilmington, were read by Miss Kings
bury. The work of this Circle was
highly commended by the chair.
The following other Circles were re-
ported, viz: Burden Bearers, Washing
ton, by Miss Latham; Isabella, Wash.
ington, by Miss Latham; Charitable
Wilmington, by Miss Wigs; Gross
Bearers, WILLIAMSON, by Mrs. Ewell.
The result of the vote for candidates
was announced as follows:
For State Secretary-M Cherry
o; Miss Chadman, SO; Miss Pomeroy
4; Mrs j. W. Carter, 4.
For State Treasmer-Afrs. Handler
Smith, 67; Miss Mamie Robbins, 4.
ror State Corresponding Secretary,
fIa44ta. rTby,rtxaxt r