Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-14

Second Day of Grand Disisio"
Omccrs Elected.


pETERsBI-RG VA, october B.-tspe-
cial 1.-THE Grand Division of the Dangh-
tors o. the confederacy closed its fourth
annual convention in this city this after
noon after electing officers for the en-
suing year. The body was called to order
al 1890 A. NJ by the president, MIS-.
James Mercer Garnett. and the session
was opened with prayer by Rev. Or. j. M.
Pitcher.
Mrs. Garnett was appointed chairman
Of the Committee on Publication, wnicn
position she accepted.
A special committee. consisting OF MRS.
halsey. of Philadelphia; Mrs. Hall. OF
Richmond, and Mrs. Pryor OF petersburg
was appointed 20 prepare suitable resoiu-
tons of respect and sympathy upon 'he
death Of Miss Winnie Davis.
The president also appointed commit
tee consisting of Mrs. Meade. OF Peters
burg: Mrs Mccullough, of Staunton. and
Mrs. Hall. of 4sichn ond, to revise the
constitution and bylaws.
On motion of Mrs Randolph. OF Rich
mond. the city Of Richmond was selected
as the place OF meeting, In November,
1899. The United Daughters of the Con-
federacy will meet in Richmond at that
time. and IL is desired TO have the con-
vention at the same time. II possible, TO
avoid the expense OF attending two con-
ventions.
1t was recommended that each chapter
OF the Grand Division subscribe to as
many copies as possible Of the book en-
titled Songs OF the South" now being
compiled by Miss Moffett, OF Pulaski
county. The representatives, Of all the
chapters present pledged their organiza-
~ af
copies Of the book.
Mrs. Garnett was appointed a commit
tee of one 10 confer with the First Divi-
sion, Daughters of the 'Confederacy. soon
to meet at Appomattox. TO bear the fra
ternal wishes of the Grand Division, and
to seek the union Of the two bodies into
one organization. In her annual address
to the convention yesterday Mrs. Gar
nett pleaded very strongly for such union.
and set forth the great advantages that
would result If both grand divisions were
united under one jurisdiction.
Before the convention went into the
election of officers Mrs. James Mercer
Garnett was unanimously, and by rising
vote, elected honorary president OF the
Grand Division for life. The compliment
was bestowed because of ler faithful,
efficient and untiring services to the
Daughters. MIS-. tdrnett accepted tHe
honor in a brief and graceful speech.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Mrs. S.
Thomas Mccullough, Stanton; First
Vice-President, Mrs. ]. Il. b. Stuart,
Staunton; Second Vice-President, Mrs r.
II. Meade, Petersburg; Third Vice-Presi-
dent, Mrs. Barney, Fredericksburg; Trea-
surer, Mrs. s. B. Walker, Lexington; Cor
responding Secretary, Mrs. Virginius Hail.
Richmond; Recording Secretary. Mrs.
Norman v. Randolph, Richmond; His
torian, Mrs. w. b. Allen, Lexington.
The convention adjourned this after
noon. The visit Of the delegates has been
an enjoyable one and they will leave
pleasant recollections among the good
people of Petersburg.
The following is a list of the delegates
present from Richmond Chapter: Mrs. n.
" Randolph Mrs A. d. Lyons, Mrs. r.
g. Christian Mrs. Kate VIM. Mrs.
Charles Boiling, Mrs. Virginius Hall, Mrs.
Slas Shelburne, Mrs. S. c. Niemeyer.
Miss Josephine knox, Mrs. Clara Nash,
Miss Bessie Wight, Miss Bessie Hill,
Miss Lydia Harris, Mrs. George Lyon.