Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

the recording secretary, contains ~. r.
vir,g Of the noteworthy events OF 'Ao
wear and touches upon the WORK accom-
pushed by different branches o. the b.
cietv. The text is as follows:
our first regular meeting held IN me
Confederate Museum was on DeceIilD'- o.
G. 1896 The building was sun IN an IN
finished state, and not until 1 sD' Va.
- 1906 was It formally opened. Al
that time a public reception was given
I'm order to mark the Importance OF the
occasion. When the handsome mouse,
restored 70 its original form, was opened
for INSPECTION. teen for tho hrst time
the public realized the immensely or tho
work organized and carried 10 co!nIlc-
lion by this society, and appreciated inc
fact that al last the Confedcracy's copl-
tai city possessed a hitting place lor
memorials Of our dead, and IN the MS
torio house 2 relic more precious ana
valuable than any formed by other slihl-
lar associations. In our ENJOYMENT Oh
his house there viii be for al time in
our hearts a lively remembrance OF the
work done IN our behalf by Mrs. Alice
stark Hotchkiss, who. from beginning 10
completion. never faltered IN her ard1-
GUS duties.
Thus no longer exists n doubt but that
In short while all available space Will
DO a.led with relics given or loaned Not
n wear has elapsed since the first relic
was. put in position, and look to-day az
the Number Of IN resting relics most
pathetc and valuable gift has been late
iv received from Mr.. r. A. Harrison, OF
New York, the roster OF Confederate
prisoners who died at Elmira. y. T..
The very diseases OF which they died are
shown.
REVISION OF CONSTITUTION.
our most important work OF the year
has been the revision OF the constitution.
This work was undertaken with such
painstaking 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 q permanent possession
our Souvenir Booklet" IN every way
a work Of art. and beautifully, as well as
souvenir OF the revision. This work
was edited by Mrs. 4. W. Gaiten. and
was with her truly labor OF love.
Early I'm May active preparations were
begun for the Confederate reunion, held
in this city on June 3)th. We had as
our guests the sponsor and maid OF
honor from every state. a kcttletrum
was held for their entertainment at the
Museum on the 29th of June. A public
reception was given in honor OF Mrs.
Jefferson ldNiS on lflt IlsAt OF the JUN
She also took a most active part IN the
mammoth concert given at the Auiito-
Cum on the % OF July.
The memorial services held at St
Paurs church on the evening Of the 2Sth
OF June was inaugurated and carried
out by this society. These things. quick
ly told. required the utmost exertion on
our part. and much valuable time. Many
times during the year we have had 10
call on our Advisory Board. and never
have they failed to give us their best eff
forts especially has this been the case
I'm reference 10 securing the Memorial
Hall for this city. The date OF the first
charge OF entrance fees was March 9th.
The wisdom OF this step has been amply
proved by the results. These fees. to-
eether with the sale Of souvenirs. annual
dues. constitute our income and. while
they show a liberal patronage on the
part Of the public, IL is not sufficient
without additional effort on our part to
secure other funds.
REGENTS AND VICE-REGENTS.
The regents and vice-regents, especial
~. have provided the means necessary
for the creditable appearance OF their re-
spective rooms. The treasurer's book
shows that, after expanding the funds
necessary 10 complete the restoration OF
the building ard Identifying the grounds
there Is balance on hand OF more than
s., COO. Her report showed the magnitude