Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13

houses. and has recorded on It's book,
several receptions and lectures ms esegan1
and interesting as have taken place "
tho state I'm recent years .pne OF IN
members, Mrs. Mary Garland ~ feaid 9
be The oldest daughter OF the Revolution
whose name has been enrolled.
The Margaret Ign Lewis Chap
ter sent a acknowledgements paper 10
| be read by Mrs Bragg before the con-
| ference II told OF the raising OF a mon
/ un,eiu to General Lewis IN ~ beautiful
East HH Cemetery of SALEM and other
! important work. The regents OF the
charter have been Mrs. Thomas Lewis,
a descendant OF the famous General
Lewis: Mrs. Samuel &. ID. jameson. and
Mrs Bragg.
The Mary Stewart Chapter. of Wythe-
vile. sent Mrs. Graveley MS It's repre-
sentative. Mrs Graveley gave charm-
ing account Of their work. on the prin-
chile that charity should begin at home,
she said much OF their time nad peen
spent IN the study OF local history; many
vaioable papers had been written on the
subject: the interest in their work was
strong: the membership increasing.
ALI. TAKE AN INTEREST
ope OF the most entertaining OF all
the reports was that which Mrs. Maupin.
OF the Fort Nelson Chapter, gave. Start
cd very recently. the chapter mas
bod hut one regent-Nrs Charles Nash.
a Iineal descendant Of Chef-Justice Mar
shall. The chapter has had many Valu-
able friends. among whom are Admiral
Gresset and Lieutenant Presser, OF the
United states navy. and Colonel stewart,
Of Portsmouth who last year delivered
"a fine lecture for the benefit of the chap
ter. Her fellow-workers, so far, Mrs.
Naupin said. had found no difficulty in
inducing the members to attend the meet
ings for historical study. When one
lady read a paper the others always
came to see what she could do. one OF
the most important events IN the history
OF the chapter. so far, has been the ele-
CANT reception given last year. Another
work has been 20 preserve records at the
County Court Of Norfolk
SOME OF THEIR WANTS.
The representatives of the various chap
TORS with practical unanimity. complain
Oh of the difficulty which they found In
making the time Tor historical study as |
interesting as the social gatherings TO the
majority Of their workers. Another want, |
which Mrs. Benjamin Purcell spoke OF |
was for the ability TO work outside Of Viz |
r'nia. At q recent meeting Of the Ma
tional Society. Mrs. Purcell explained
Virginia had fifteen votes and Connecticut
5ers. and other resources she said. 1--WE
should be able TO have q powerful infiu-
nee in the national work--to be a power
,evond our state. And the work that we
10 abroad will increase the interest ana
inheritance of our work at home. The mis-
.ionary spirit is the spirit Of progress"
How TO increase the Virginia representa-
ion i'm the National Congress was then
discussed.
elegant Luncheon ut the Jefferson.
A beautiful and elaborate luncheon
vas given At the jefferson yesterday az
ernoOn by the Old Dominion Chapter in
ionor of the visiting delegates. The en-
ertainments Of the Daughters of the
.merican Revolution are always among
he most elegant social functions in
richmond. and the luncheon of yesterday
xcelled many Of the former entertain
rents given by the Daughters of the
american Revolution.
Mrs. James Lyons was the toast mis-
-ess and director. Under her direc-
on the luncheon table was laid I'm the |
ing dinlng-room of the jefferson. to seat
bout seventy-fve guests. Glittering |
rom end 10 end with cut-glass and silver, {
ne table was further decorated at each {
over by a souvenir bouquet of carna- /
ons and an exquisite menu-card. hand {
ainted in blue. white and red-the colors [
the society. The menu was a most I
aborate one. II
TOASTS AND RESPONSES. /
Toward the latter part Of the enter b
.inment. Mrs. Lyons rose and proposed I
e toast. "Our Guests" giving at the a
me time an appropriate quotation. The t
cond toast was 1.-The Old Dominion
hapter," linked with the words, First {
,rn of twelve sisters; may her influence !
crease until twelve times twelve are
lded to the crown Of Virginia" Afrs.
snjamin Purcell state Regent, rose in
Spouse. She told of the beginning Of !
n chapter with twelve members; OF It's !
iumphal progress during six years, 7
1ti to-day. when IL is an acknowledged :
er among chapters. :
''The Daughters of rs. a Band Of Noble :
'omen" was the next toast. OF those
omen who rocked the cradle Of the
atom" who once stood unflinchingly by
Ie sides OF their husbands and brothers,
nj who now look down so calmly on us ,
ON the walls Of many a home, Mrs.
lttle. of Charlottesville, spoke most n
"The Daughters Of $685. was responded =
by Mrs Stephen Putney; "Our An =
stors." by Mrs. Robertson: "Our Sue
ssors" 10y Miss Gould; "The Colonial q,
ames." Mrs. Herbert Claiborne; 1.-THE
p V A." by Mrs. Charles Coleman; ,
rhe Virginia Historical Society" by
rs, William Robins; ''rhe Washington a
Mrs. r. c. Minor; "The Ma
lnal Society" Mrs. Eleanor Howard .,
The Army" Miss Failing. Of Oregon; J.
rhe Tories" Mrs. Hartley Carmichael; =
Virginia" the browning toast of all. by u
RS. Mayo, a daughter Of Governor Henry | ;
Wise.
MISS GOULD'S LECTURE. y
Mss Elizabeth Porter Gould delivered
r lecture on the National University -
a memorial TO Washington last night. -
d it was heard with profit by the large -
q cultured audience. She outlined the Z,
IN quite fully, and intensified the great ~
crest already felt in this undertaking -
the d. A. r. Miss Gould lectures be- -
re the Woman's Club this morning at -
80 o'clock. ~
after Miss Gould's lecture Mr.. A. 3.
lrke gave an exhibit Of beautiful Ste ~
)pticOn views Of the Old homes Of Vir-
Tia, with most interesting descriptions IN
q explanations by Mr.. w. c. Stanard. a,
A NEW YEARS KOMMERS. \,
'esident ROsenegls Entertains =
iembers Of GesangVerein Virginia. at