Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

well said, is a bird OF passage. but, like
other birds, he builds his nest and at
stated intervals returns thereto. The
members of the Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION, at least those OF Post A, have
built themselves a comfortable and COM
modious home in this city, and there on
yesterday the Virginia Division OF y. Z.
AS held their sixth annual convention.
The meeting was we'll attended. and
much business Of interest to the travel
lers was transacted. The assembly
rooms were beautifully decorated with
potted palms, ferns. and Marechal Neil
roses, and while some time was spent in
the convention. the delegates found ample
opportunity to visit the dining-room, and
there was served a sumptuous repast.
The convention met at 10 o'clock and
the following delegates were present:
Post A, Richmond-H Ellis. Jr., d. r.
Shore, ]. w. Rawley. ]. IL. Warden, SOL
A. Pyle, II. c. Watkins, s. Doughty, John
A. Traylor, J. II. Capers, Jr., N. Is. Bacon,
c. NJ. Knox, William Reinheimer, Fl. Lee
Lorraine, John s. Harwood, Thomas Pom
dexter, and II. b. Walthall.
Post y, Danville-J. Il. Anderson and T.
w. Helm.
Post c, Petersburg-C. A. Eppes, D. H.
Jackson. II. 7. Stratton. and X. w. Pri-
chard.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The report of the president, showing an
increase OF membership, and the working
of the association for the past year, was
very flattering.
The report Of the secretary and trea-
surer showed an increase in membership
over last year Of nearly one hundred; that
there had been paid out In indemnity
claims $957.10. and that the financial condi-
ton Of the association was good, with no
indebtedness, and a good balance in the
treasury,
The reports OF the chairmen of the va
rious standing committees were read and
adopted, and unfinished business came up
for consideration. President Saunders re-
ported Post ID, OF Lynchburg, not as well
organized as some other posts in the
State, but said he hoped TO have II in
thorough organization by the next annual
convention. A telegram from National
Chaplain Homer 7. Wilson, Bryan, Tex,
congratulating the association on its
good work and new home. was read, and
the Indiana State Convention telegraphed
greetings to Virginia Division.
A letter was read from National-Presi-
dent Joseph Wallerstein, who Is visiting
the various State divisions, regretting his
inability to be present.
THANK THE DISPATCH.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
instructing the delegates OF the National
Convention 10 urge the reelection or
Joseph Wallerstein for National Presi-
dent. and for Colonel John S. Harwood
as chairman of the National Legislative
Committee.
A resolution was also adopted tender
ing the thanks of the association to the
Richmond Dispatch for its courtesy in
giving a T. =. A. column In its Sunday
edition.
The first accidental death Of the Vir-
einia Division was that of Mr.. X. II.
Chewing, of Alexandria. who was run
over by a train on the Southern railroad
some time ago. A committee was ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions in
regard thereto. r. b. Walthall and Il.
+. Shore were named as the committee.
OFFICERS AND DELEGATES.
The election of officers for the ensuing
wear was next gone into, with the follow
ing result:
President, C. w. Saunders; First Vice
President, George Gibson, Jr.; Second
Vice-President j. B. Anderson, Danville;
Secretary and Treasurer, X. b. Walthall.
Board of Directors-R. s. Christian, s.
Doughty, Julian BinfOrd, ID. S. HARDWOOD,
II. Ellis, Jr., G. NJ. Knox, l.. w. Davis,
Norfolk; T. w. Helm. Danville, c. a.
Eppes, Petersburg.
Chairman Railroad Committee. ii. Lee
Lorraine.
Chairman Legislative Committee, j. w.
Rawley.
Chairman Press Committee, John B.
Culpeper.
Chairman Hotel Committee. William
Reinheimer.
Chairman Employment Committee. II.
c. Watkins.
The following delegates were elected
10 attend the national convention at
Omaha, Neb., May S1st to June Sd: j.
II. Capers, Jr.. II. Lee Lorraine, William
Rheinheimer, II. Ellis, Jr., and a. b. An
derson. Danyille.
Messrs. c. w. Saunders and George
Gibson, Jr., are delegates by virtue of
office. and Colonel John S. Harwood, ma
tional chairman OF Legislative Commit
tee. and John =. Culpeper, ma
tional press committeeman, will also at
tend the convention. The delegates have
already nomed their alternates.
INSTRUCTED ON AMENDMENTS.
The proposed amendments to the ma
tionaI constitution and bylaws were dis
cussed, and delegates instructed how to
vote on the question.
The delegates from Petersburg and
Danyille thanked the convention and
members OF Post A for courtesies extend
ed them during their stay In Richmond.
They were dined at the Jefferson, taken
to the ball game and shown other at
tentions.
A committee was appointed, consisting
of ]. IL. Capers. Jr. S. Daughty, and
John b. Culpeper, TO draft a resolution
OF appreciation OF the past services of
the retiring secretary and treasurer,
George Gibson, Jr.
A resolution was also offered rendering
thanks TO the Committee of Entertain
ment of Post A TO the visiting delegates.
1t was decided to hold the next annual
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