The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
CONFEDERATE MUSEUM.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RECORD
ING sLCRETdRF
or the Confederate Memorial Literary
society-spIendid Work During
tue Reunion.

The following is the annual report Of
Mrs. Stephen Putney, recording secretary
OF the Confederate Memorial Literary
Society. submitted at the annual meeting
last Monday:
The constitutional amendment changing
the date Of our annual meeting from June
81 TO December 9th renders it necessary
for this report 10 cover IN 4 general way
a period Of eighteen months. The activity
OF our society has been so marked. and
incidents so numerous, that 1t IS only
possible in this review to touch but light
ly on subjects Of 80 weikhty importance
that they deserve lar more detailed ac-
count
Our first regular meeting held IN in the
Confederate Museum Was on DeceuDer
b. 1893. The building was efill in an un-
uufehed state and not until February
- 1896. was il formally opened. At that
time pubic reception was given ln
order 10 mark the Importance OF Tie oc-
caslon. When the handsome house, re-
stored 10 it's original form. WAS opened
FOR inspection. then for the lrst time the
public realized the immcrsity OF the WORK
organized and carried 10 completion by
this society and appreciated the fact THAT
an last the COnfooellcys Capiu city pos-
fessed a hitting place Tor memorials Of
our dead. and IN the historic house
relic more precious and valuable thqn
any formed by other similar associations.
IN our enjoyment Of th house there
Will be for an time 90 our hearts a lively
remembrance OF the work done ia our
behalf by AIRS Alice STAR, llotrlk'ss who
from beginning 20 completion never fall
tered I'm her arQuous uutlei.
There nO longer cNlal a .HuDt Out lhht
IN a mort while an available space VIII
be nilel with relics given or loaned MOI
a year has elapsed since the first rene
was put BOO position. and l-lh today &C
the number or interesting lies. \ mo
pathetic ana valuable gift has been lately
received from Mr.. Il. a. Harrison, or view
York-the roster Of Confederate prison
ers who died az Llmid, n. D. inc very
discasos Of which they died are shown.
Should our zeal ever Gag. Ne have
ONLY 10 20 10 that roster 20 have o. re-
kindled 20 ever greater ordOr. Our most
important work of the year has been the
revision Of the constitution. This Work
was undertaken with such painstakins
care and patience that we now feel we
have an order Of law and work Of which
we may be justly proud. We have also
as permanent pOeession our Souvenir
Booklet. in every way work of art and
beauty as well as souvenir OF the
revision This work was edited By Mrs.
a. w. Gaiten and was with her truly
labor OF love.
Early i'm May active preparations were
begun for the Confederate Reunion. held
I'm this city on June Goth We had as
our guests the sponsor and maid OF honor
from every State. a hettledfum was
held for their entertainment 40 the MI
scum on the 2.tl OF June. y public re-
contion was given in honor OF Mrs. JeI-
fcrson Davis on the night or tho ovih.
She also took most active part ih inc
mammoth cone crt ciNen ar the Auuilo-
rum On the 2d OF July.
The memorial services held AZ 81. PAU
church on the evening OF the 1H.h or
June. was inauguratcd and carried out
nv this society. These things quickly
told. required the utmost eNertion on our
part. and much valuable time. Many times
during the year Ne nave haI ID can o'
our Advisory Board and never have they
failed 10 give as their best efforts, espc-
cialiv has this been lae case lu reference
10 securing The Memorial Han for this
citv The date Of the first charge OF e.
trance fees was March 20th. The wisdom
Of this step bias been amply proven Dr. ll'
results. These fees. together With the
sale OF souvenirs. annual dues. constitute
our income and while thcy show LIBERAL
ratrona.o OH the part of tho public 10
Is not sufficient without additional effort
ON our part 90 secure other funds.
Tie regents aud ylce-resents especially
have provided the means necessary lOr
the Credltanle appearance of tnelr re-
sncctige rOOmr The trcasrrer's book
shows that after oxpendng The funds ne
ccssarv to- complete the restoration on