The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
MR. WILLIAMS REPORT
OF TIE CONGRESS or the SOUS OF
THE AMERICAN RsvOLU1I0x.
The Union With the eons PromIsIug-Mrss
Stephen Putney Makes . HAPPY
Response to Mr.. williams.

Last night was a delightful one at the
Loan Exhibition. for besides ALI the many
points Of interest In the Exhibition itself.
Capt. Charles U. Williams made an IN
terest'ne report on the Congress OF the
Sens II the American Revolution recent
y held at Cleveland. o.. which he attend
ri as delegate from Virginia, and Mrs.
Stephen Pttney was heard In charming
little speech ir reply to him. on behalf OK
the Daughters Of the Revolution. Capt.
Williams was introduced to the ladies and
gentlemen present by Mr.. -. Il. Minor,
and was received with warmth.
lie said he had no subject mapped out
dron which to speak and II was the first
time he had seen this Loan Exhibition.
having only read OF II In the newspapers.
but he was delighted with IL. As TO his
.rcricnce us delegate TO the late Ma
ti)nal Congress of the Sons OF the Ameri-
AN Revolution at Cleveland. he had moth
ing but pleasant memories OF the Con-
Zress
He was gratiied at the reception that
was given him there. because he came
from Virginia. The people there did not
forget that Virginia occupied In the Rev
olutlon and still occupies now a promi-
nent place In the Union.
THE PROPOSED UNION.
The Congress was well attended. and adj
dresses Of welcome were made to tho
land.
lie hoped and believed that at the meet
tween the Sons OF the Revolution, and
the Sons OF the American Revolution
would be settled and that a union of the
two societies would then be had as they
were both formed for practically the same
purpose. and committees were appointed
at this session with the end in view OF
Fastening consolidation.
The Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton numbered 5000. and the Sons OF the
American Revolution were 5000 in num-
Der. he said
The speaker thought that II is laudabic
pride which both Sons and Daughters
take in this matter for on them Is the re-
sponsibllty OF living the lives those heroes
OF the Revolution would have US live. and
would live themselves were they alive
now.
He told OF the beautiful banquet given
them at Cleveland. where there was a
new feature. the attendance OF the ladies
and the influence for good they she'd the
only spirit there being the spirit OF IS.
The eloquent and appropriate reply of
lady Mrs Dorald McLan, OF Maryland.
TO toast. at this banquet was referred 10
in most complimentary style by Capt.
Williams.
Her speech was not memorzed. he said.
for he had heard her also al recep-
ton given her at the Columbia Club. when
she was called on. Not thought even
did she repeat. of the first speech.
The committees appointed for work to-
wards the fusion Of the two societies Will
report to the National Congress OF 5. A.
r. I'm Cincinnati, next October. and he
hoped that the pleasant outcome would be
the Joining together of them.
Capt. Williams address was well re-
ceved, and loudly appauded all through
MRS. PUTNEYs RESPONSE.
Mrs stephen Putney, who had been
chosen on behalf OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, TO respond TO capt
Williams. was introduced by MT. r. Is.
Minor, and she made a delightful little
talk which was well received.
She said that she was taking the place
Of the State Regent the Chapter Regen,;
and the Vice Regent, representing all
three OF thse officials.
Referring TO the large majority III num-
Der OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution, over the Sons. she recalled the
fact that once the Daughters were re-
fused admttance into the order, they were
not wanted: now look at the contrast IN
their numbers.
Mrs Putney thought that the mothers
OF to-day were doing a noble work, ana
me right thing in beginning now WIN
their boys and girls. by forming Tor thslr
benefit the Society OF the Children OF tue
ReferrIna to Mrs. McIain. she declared
that she had often heard this lazy speak
and never had she heard from her any
thing stale, fiat and unprohtaDie; "hlSn
she added, was more than ccuid DE saiu
of the speeches Of many men:
Mrs Putney thanked Mr.. Williams Tor
his speech. and after some pleasantly VIII
Nv and good humored words for that gen
tieman, took her seat amidst great ap-
plause. ..,.. ,a
So ended a very pleasant evening, ana
both Mr.. williams and Mrs. Putney wers,
congratulated by the company at the end
of their addresses. >
THE EXHIBITION.
The Loan Exhibition is really most
interesting and pleasant place TO VISIT
and will remain open during this week.
Mrs. George w. Mayo We in chais"
last evening. and the young aides assist
ing her i'm receiving were the Misses Belie
Perkins. Lily Urquhart Annis nowaIu'
Florine Noting Evelyn Gordon, Florence
McKenney Helena LEROY. Lima Mayo
Nellie Mayo. Anna Boykin, Nellie boyk'l'
Hattie Ross. and Mary Lyons Mayo. -,
Among the visitors last night were MT
George w Mayo. Mr.. and Mrs. w ,.
Daniel. General Charles j. Anderson Mr.
and Mrs ]. s. Munce. Colonel }. Is: Ir'r'
Miss Tree. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward v. var
entine. Mr.. r. H. Gaines Mr.. William
Writ Henry. Mr.. Samuel II. Pulliam. MIS-
Wormeley Mr.. A. b. Clarke. Mr. W MIC
Jones. Miss Boykin. Colonel NJ: l., Spots
wood Miss Newton. Misses WllilamHoh'
Miss Marian Robins. Mr.. II. A. Claiborne.
DIR. c. w. T. Brock. Mr.. II. 6. Mayo Hnd
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