The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-21
SONS or iMERTCIN RETOLUTION
The Local Organization Receives Good
Many New Members.


The local society of the Sons Of the
American Revolution held its regular
meeting last night i'm the rooms of the
Virginia Historical SOCIETY,", at 1lJ east
Franklin street The attendance was not
very large, but a good deal Of business
beneiitng the organization was trans
acted. In the absence of Hon. W. W.
Henry. The president of the society, and
OF Mr. Charles L. Williams, one OF the
Weep presidents. who were both out Of
town. on motion Of Mr. Roosevelt Page.
Mr.. John Il. Mcclure was asked 10 take
the chair. quite number of new MEM
beers were received, whose papers had been
previously filed and found 10 be sdiislac-
tory. Colonel James Lyons, Jr., stated
that he had asceftained that there was
Il Mr.. Richard Fox living in this city, who
was the son of "A Revolutionary soldier.
on motion Of Mr.. Joseph Bryan. the Sec
rotary Mr.. b. b. Minor, was directed TO
ask Mr.. Fox 10 file his papers with the
society.
on motion OF Mr.. Gaines. IL was decided
that a committee of three should be ap-
pointed by the Chair for the purpose of
nominating six members for the board
OF visitors. The Chair appointed Messrs.
X. III. Gaines. Barton II. Wise, ana klse-
well Page members Of that committee.
After due consideration. the committee
returned ana suggested the following
names of members, who were promptly
elected members of the board. DR.. Joseph
a. White. Nirginius Newton, Joseph
Bryan. sam. T. Pulliam. John r..
Mcclure. ana Edward G.. Mayo. Upon
motion made by Mr.. Lyons. the members
In ghe two houses of Congress from Viz
ginia We're requested 10 do all in their
power in order to secure the passage OF
the bill which provides for pension Tor
Mrs. Caroline Speiis Wilkinson, the only
surviving daughter Of John II. Spcirs.
Mr.. Stanard moved that the society
should meet weekly in future. instead Of
monthly. This was agreed 20.
The resignation of Mr.. Miles TurDin
Phillips as first vice-president Of the as
ISOLATION was received and accepted, and
the secretary was instructed 20 express
10 Mr.. Phillips the high appreciation IN
which he has been held by the members
for his valuable services. Colonel James
Lyons, Jr., in a very neat speech, nOmi-
mated Dr. Joseph A. White FOR the office
OF first vice-presdent. pointing out that
DR.. White was really the only person TO
which the maintenance Of the Organlza-
ton was due. lie was, Of course, elected
by a unanimous vote 10 hll the vacancy.
on motion of Mr. Roosevelt Page. Col
onel James Lyons, Jr., was elected
member OF the board Of managers in the
place of Or. White. who had just been
elected nrst vice-DresidenL
Air. Samuel T. Pulliam desired 10 know
what progress had been made in regard
10 the entertainment Of the delegates
who Will attend the National Congress
Colonel Lyons stated that several COM
mltteeS were actively at work; mat the
sum OF 5000 had already been secured,
and that IL was expected 10 raise the
same 10 $1,000. \ committee of the ma
tionai society would be in che city In
few days, when the arrangements for the
entertainment. would be completed.
Some discussion was raised as 70
whether a banquet should be- rendered 10
the visiting delegates or a reception 10
which ladies might be admitted. but the
subject was finally left TO the committee.
Upon Mr. Gaines motion II was de-
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April Sd, and thereafter every Friday
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