The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
HISTORICAL SYMPOSIUM.
SUCCESSFUL IXAUGCRATIOy OF
THE SERIES YESTERDAY.
A Card Party by Miss Mayo In Honor OF
Her Guest, Miss Dixon-Conven-
tion of Regents.

The first historical symposium conduct
ed by Miss Mary NJ. Z. Newton under the
| aus 2ices of Old Dominion Chapter. Daugh-
| tiers OF the American Revolution, yester-
day afternoon. was delightful success.
and Miss Newton is TO be most heartily
congratulated upon her clever ana en-
pertaining inauguration OF tho scenes.
Each member OF the chapter was per-
mitted TO invite one friend, and the
Daughters rooms at the Virginia Histori-
cal Socety's building were very closely
filled with attentive people There were
present: Mrs. Ben Purcell. regent OF the
! 6hapter; Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne. Mrs.
stenben Putney. Mrs. James Lyons. Miss
Lucy Clare Atkinson. Miss Madge Fried
ley, Mrs. Higgenson Of Albemarle NEE
Fisher, Mrs l.. l.. Lewis MrS. Bennett
Mrs. Nicholl, Mrs. Warner Moore, MISS
Guile Harrison, Mrs. Thomas Alirieno'
Mrs c. w +. Brock. Mrs. Robert blank
enship, Miss Nellie Tree and Mrs. Lang
horne.
Miss Newton selected as the subject OF
her paper, "The Continental Congress
That was suggested 70 her by the TACT
that on February 22d the Continental
Congress of the society Will be held III
Washington. and IT was thought that
glance back at the body from which the
conference takes its name would nave
special interest at this time-as II had
Miss Newton summarized the circum-
stances that resulted in the formation or
the Congress: gave q brief sketch OF ils
leading members. and OF It's chief results
n77a-'75-'7sl. At this point very spirited
and charming song. copied by Miss New
ton Emusic as well as words) from an
old history In the State Library. and en-
titled 1.-The Liberty Song" was beauu-
fully sung by Mrs. Decatur Axtell to the
tune. Hearts OF oak" which made II
so popular during the Revolutionary
period. The song was originally publish
ed in a handbfll Tor ''broadside." as II
was then caIIed) and distributed. making
It's first appearance in the newspapers IN
the Philadelphia Chronicle. Mrs. Az
tells singing was delightful
At the conclusion Of her song. and when
applause had subsidized. Miss Newton pro-
ceeded to reference TO the Liberty Bell
at which point Mrs. Virginius Hall Cnee
Fisher took up the subject. giving
charming sketch of that herald Of liberty
TO the people" In conclusion, Miss Mary
Lewis gave a history Of the Continental
fldK. winch was lHOiphrHiH
the presentation OF the whole programme
taking less than an hour. The next SYM
postum will take place in March.
A recent issue Of the Norfolk Land
mark contains lattering notice OF MISS
Adele Williams appearance before the
Art League of that city, to read, at It's
invitation the charming paper first read
before the Woman's Club this city
q. 10, 4 oil ~
rooms Of the League I'm the Hoddington
building" says the Landmark, were
well filed with the art lovers OF Nortolk'
and a more enjoyable reception was never
rendered by the League. Mr.. X y.
Hughes introduced Miss Williams. and
for about an hour this talented
young lady entertained those present with
a charming description OF the land or pc
lures. The paper evinced careful study
and was read in a most effective man
ner." II is pleasant. indeed, 10 Miss Will
liams' many friends here to read the ex-
preston of appreciation in another city.
At eleven O'Clock yesterday a meeting
OF the Confederate Memorial Literary
Society was held at the Museum, Mrs.
Joseph Bryan presiding. There was a
large attendance. and business transact
ed consisted chiefly in perfecting arrange
ments TOR the meeting OF regents 10 be
held here on February 18th and 18th
The programme decided upon at the
meeting OF the committee held on Mon
day. at the residence Of Mrs. j. Taylor
Elyson. was submitted by that lady and
Mrs. Thomas Leary. chairman. and was
unanimously adopted. II is as follows:
on Friday, February 18th, there VIII be
n general meeting OF the society at the
Museum at II o'clock The president,
Mrs Joseph Bryan. will deliver an ad-
dress of welcome TO the visiting regents
and present them with appropriate
badges. After the meeting they Will be |
taken through the Museum.
Friday evening the president regents
and vice-regents will be entertained by |
Mrs J. Taylor Elyson, the vice-regent |
for Virginia. at her home
Saturday the regents will be entertain |
ed by Mrs. Bryan. at Laburnum. and |
Saturday night they will be given full |
dress reception at The Jefferson.
All Of the Southern States will be rep |
resented at the conference, either by |
their regents or alternates. and It is be- |
lieved that the conference will be produce |
tive of great good to the society by slim |
ulating interest, and acquainting the sew |
eral States, through their representa- |
tives. with what has already been ac- |
complshed.
A number OF Miss Louise Allen Mayo's |
friends have delightful reason to remem- |
Der Wednesday evening. when that young |
lady gave card party In honor of her |
guest. Miss Josephine Dixon, OF Buffalo. |
Two handsome prizes were given. the |
winners being Miss Precious Moore and |
Miss Dixon. Those present were Miss |
Josephine Dixon Miss Hattie Ross the |
Misses Tyler. Precious Moore, Augusta |
Mcclure. Annis Howard, Guile Harrison. |
OF Brandon: Mary Lyons Mayo. the |
Misses Hayes. of Baltimore: Marian |
Robins. Lima Mayo, Miss Julia Mayo. |
Mrs. Ben Palmer. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Aston |
Cabell Messrs. Jack Palmer. William A. |
Higginbotham. William Johnston Hunter |
w. G.. Stanard, William Townes. Gun
bingham Hail. George Elliott, Arthur |
Mayo. General c. J. Anderson and others. /
Miss Anne Tenant left Richmond a
few days ago for Philadelphia, in order
20 attend the Midwinter Bali.
Mrs. John Shelton Williams will with
a party Of friends leave shortly for
Nassau. making the trip by private car
over the Georgia Pacific.
Miss Marian Robins will leave Rich
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