The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23

CAPT. CHAs. U. WILLIAMS.
kIhe No wPrcsidcut Of the Sons OF the
American Rovoluuon)
10 report. and Dr. Brock suggested that the
hgure Of Houdon's statue of Washington
be placed on the seal.
on motion of Mr.. Smith. DR.. Brock was
placed on the committee.
The treasurer. Mr. E. 1T. Gaines. then
made his report. which showed "a balance
or S2iO.73 on hand.
THE OFFICERS.
The next business was the election or
officers Tor the ensuing year, Mr..
Gaines stated that Ar. W. w.
Henry had expressed the inten-
lion Of Withholding his name for an
other torm and he. therefore. nominated
Captain Charles l.. Williams. who was
unanimously chosen president for the
ensuing term.
Tho other officers elected are as follows:
First Nice-Prosdent. Dr. j. a. White
Second NicoITesident. Mr.. Thomas At
kinson.
Third vice-President. Mr.. NJ r. Phil
lips.
Treasurer. Mr. r. II. Gaines Ge-elected).
Secretary, Mr.. B. g. Minor Te-elccted)
Register, Dr. r. A. Brock
Board OF DirectOrs-Messr James
lyons, John p. Mcclure. S. II. Pattoson.
j. 5. Hoore T. NJ. rutherford. and c. u.
Smith
The Chair was instructed to appoint q
Committee on Entertainment. TO report
90 some date in the future. and the meet
ing adjourned.
Some discussion was being had I'm ro-
Gard 20 the entertainment that is TO be
gwen 10 the ladies. and also ln reference
20 the lecture which Major Il. r. Lassi-
ter, Of Petersburg. has promised 20 de-
liver 70 the society. The difficulty has
80 far been as TO the fixing OF the time
tnas much as Lent 81 20 near. IL was final
ly agreed that committee of twelve
Should be appointed TO consider the entire
matter and submit a report to the So
riety.
Sons OF the Revolution.
The Society of the Sons Of the Revolu-
zion of the State OF Virginia held it's am
hual meeting last night at the West
moreland CLUB when the following officers |
were elected for the ensuing year.
Hon. j. Aston Cabel. president
Colonel Francis Lee Smith, hrst vice. |
president.
Or. ". G.. n. Randolph, second vice. |
Judge II. r. W. Duke. Jr. secretary.
h. Lancaster Williams treasurer.
William Chase Morton, register.
Board OF Managers: John Aston Caben. |
William Chase Morton Charles W. Cole |
pan, Lyon q. IyleE James X. Y. Daniel, |
br. Robert r.. Williams, Robert A. Lam |
easter. Or. Charles IL. Robins. Willie B. !
Smith. ...-.
At the close OF tne annual meeting the |
annual banquet took place I'm the big din |
ln-room. when the following toasts were |
depended 90:
George Washington responded TO by |
Mr. J. Aston Cabell
THE Society" responded to by Judge
Duke
Corporation in the Revolution" re-
tpC ndod 10 by Willie Il. Smith.
Surgeon IN the Revolution and Rcvclu-
ton in Surgery responded to by DIR.
Robins
"histery." responded to by J. r. V.
Daniel.
Finances. responded to by r. Il. VII
Hams.
Various other speeches were made by
Mr.. 4. WCddel. Nr. William Chase MGR
ton. DR.. Il. H. Williams T. r. Williams.
ttc.
THE ORGANIZATION.
The Society OF The Sons Of the Revolu-
ZION IS the largest organization OF tho
kind In the United States. 10 has kept its
membership carefully 90 the linell de-
scendants OF Revolutionary soldiers.
In New York 40 has erected tha Hale |
monument in City han Park, and has
placed tablets az many places OF note
IN the States OF New York ami Pennsyl-
tdnla.
The society I'm Virginia IS composed Of
young and active men. and ~ I'm healthy |
and vigorous condition. The next meeting
niu be held at Yorktown on October lg |
Iss1. the anniversary OF the battle when |
1 large attendance from the various States
of the Union Is expected.