The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02
CONFEDERATE WOMEN.
10 BUILD A NOME FOR WIDOWS
AND DAUGHTERs OF SOLDIERS
To This End Grand Bazaar VIII be Held
at the RegimentaI Armory May
18th to Goth.

From the 18th TO the 18th or May, the
Regimental Armory will be the scene OF
grand bazaar, the object OF which could
not possibly be more needed or desery-
Ing. The ladies OF Pickett Camps Aux
iliary propose TO start "A fund for estab-
fishing Home" here for INDECENT wo-
men-widows. daughters. and sisters OF
dead and disabled Confederate soldiers.
That the need for such a movement does
exist has been verified by numerous
letters and papers received from differ
end localities In Virginia, statinr that
they were aware of a number & err
sons who should be cared for in just this
way.
Several prominent ex-Confederates have
Of late earnestly pleaded for a monument
TO dead Confederate women, but, while
II is right TO honor those who nave
passed over the river by erecting some
imposing statue 70 their memory, the
living who are suffering must ever be the
first thought Of our surviving heroes BY
erecting a Home for the destitute left
among us no grander monument could be
constructed 10 the noble women who
gave their all TO the South srn cause IN
those stormy days.
Circulars Of the movement have been
sent to numerous people over Virginia.
and the South. and the following extracts
from some letters received by the Secre-
tary speak for themselves Of this worthy
object.
The plan for aiding our Confederate
yemen is warmly approved by me. I
have pleaded for monument 10 the
dead women OF our lost cause. can | do
less for the survivors who need our help2"
"COL. WM. X. AYLETT."
There could not well be more worthy
or holy undertaking. and l feel sure
that the people throughout the Common
wealth will respond with substantial aid
so far as their circumstances viii admit.
al fN.a fAEf In
my power. JUDGE f. W SIMS
"Of Louisa"
Nothing gives me more pleasure than
giving your cause my hearty and cordial
support, and l must add that am glad
to know that your efforts VIII be sue
cess. for who ever knew an enterprise 10
fail when the loving hands Of our South
ern women are banded together TO help
the weak and friendless.
&c L. MEENLEY. OF Essex.
"A member Of old lst Va. Reg
81 heartily endorse the movement as
one surely needed in our old Common
wealth. WALTER 4. EDWARDS.
"Of Norfolk"
Il heartily approve the noble action
Of your association. and ! earnestly hope
LOUIS A. ADAMS,
"Of the Washington Artillery,
New Orleans. La
OTHER LETTERS.
1.-THE proposed plan Is heartily endorsed
by me, and for a good many years have
thought something OF this kind was badly
needed. and ! hope that your success Will
exceed your most sanguine expectations.
"A. EVINS BROWNE.
"Of Guyton, s. c."
THE cause for which the appeal is
made is second 10 none.
ct u. BUFORD,
Com. OF VIM Watts Camp Roanoke"
at Is a most worthy and commendable
project. W. w. BENILf;
"Of PULASKI"
DR.. ]. William Jones. Grand Chaplain
of the Grand Camp, c. V. OF Virginia,
heartily endorses the action. and offers
his assistance In every way. Letters on
commentator and support have also been
received from Capt. Cussons, OF Glen Al
len; Mr.. j. r. Polak. Atlanta, Ca; Judge
ID. f. Johnson. Blueneld. W. va: Alex
Hunter. of the Land Office. Washington.
d. c.: Dr. Crouch and others; also from
the members OF the Auxiliary; Gov {. /.
O'Ferrall, judge Minor Col J. Bell Big
ger Col. J. W. Richardson. Mai. Stiles,
Col. Pollard. Professor Smthdeal
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
The committee on entertainment. N
be given al Saenger Halle has been over
whelmed with offers OF assistance from
the best talent in the city and state so
the public can expect an unusually attrac-
tive programme for each night during the
IeStlNhl.
The Iadie. composing the Festival Com
mittee are az follows:
Mrs. r. y Northen. president; Miss
Alice " Loehr. secretary; Mrs NJ. A.
Burgess chairman; Mrs. r. F. Chesley,
entertainment: Mrs. c. J. Johnson. tobac--
co booth: Mrs. Chas. Fellows, floral
booth: Mrs. George Scheiser. refresh
ments: Mrs. L. L. Lynch. souvenir Me-
mortal booth; Mrs. /. f. Fleming. tissue
paper booth; Miss Mary V. Pitt. restau-
rant: Miss Lora Burgess, candy table;
Miss F. L. Dalton. fancy work table.
The ladies' wish TO appeal 10 citizens OF
Richmond. who approve OF their action.
and would like 10 aid them, to kindy
send donations TO any OF the above la
dies: as II would be impossible TO see
each one personally on the subject.
Circulars and envelopes can be furnish
ed 10 anyone desiring 70 send them out
of the city for the purpose OF solicit
ing contributions. and can be- obtained
from Mrs NJ A. burgess 62 north Ninth
street. or from Morris. Broad street.
near Sixth.