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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-06-10
IRON HILL NEWS.
IRON HILL, Md, June 8, 1899.

IRON HILL, Md. June g. 1899.
The Iron Hill race tracks were sold on Sat-
urday last at public sale. John Slack bought
No. for 551O, Arthur d. Worley bought
Nos. 2 and 3, No. bringing s2OO and No. 8
S175.
Assistant Quartermaster Charles Burton, of
Battery Point, near Delaware City visited
Charles Walton on Sunday last.
Mr.. J. A. Rose, OF Philadelphia, visited
here on Wednesday last.
Miss Ida Adams and Miss Ethel Howard.
of Elkton, spent Thursday with Miss Ruby
Wyatt.
Mrs. Mary Bache, of Cordele, Georgia. and
Mrs. William Hagen and family, of Live Oak,
Florida, are the guests of Mrs. Bache's
brother, Mr.. Charles Walton.
Otis Chapel festival held on Wednesday
evening last, resulted in the clearing Of 514 45i.
There was not very large attendance.
The Neversweats will play the Newark, Jr.,
base bail team on Saturday afternoon, at
Newark. The Neversweats have purchased
some new gloves and bats and are in a fair
condition to play.
Miss Reba Dempsey, OF Singerly, is the
guest of Miss Lillian Barber
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PRINCIPIO FURNACE ITEMS.

PRINCPIo FURNACE. June 8, 1899
Mr. and Mrs L. S. Sentman also Mr.. Morri.
son Sentman and his mother attended the
golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
John Ewing, of Avondale, Pa.
Miss Mabel Wright, of Baldwin, spent a
few days this week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John j. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Star and daughter
Lillian, OF Baltimore. spent Sunday with Mr..
ana Mrs. Il. y. Sentman.
Miss Gula Conner, of New London, is visit
inS Miss Myrtle Pitt.
Miss Agnes Moore and Miss Alice Hill, of
Newark. Del. also Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hill
and son, Sentman Hill. spent Sunday with
Mrs. +. s. Sentman
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmitt Jackson and daughter
OF Singerly, spent Saturday and Sunday, with
Mr. and Mrs. W. w. Dill.
Mr.. Wm. H. Currier lost a very valuable
COW on sunday night.
Miss Susie Jackson and Miss Edith Gregg,
Of Baltimore, spent Sunday with their
parents.
Mrs Harry Ninker and daughter, Emma
May Minkcr, Of Theodore. are visiting frien DIS
Of this place
Mr.. Fritz Ecklund who has been workin Z
in the forge Of this place, has gone to Aromlin
to work. We wish him success.
The festival held by the Sr. o. L. A. NJ,
was quite a success, taking in $225 and clear
ing 5l35.
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CLASS OF '99.
Graduation Day at the Cecil County
High School.

Saturday was commencement day at the
Cecil County High School, Elkton. and the
handsome building was filled with visitors
from every section OF the county, who gath
cred as well wishers of the class of 80 The
exercises took place at ten O'Clock In the
Assembly hail which was decorated with the
class colors lavender and white
A stringed orchestra played march as the
members of the class, preceded by the
trustees, County School Commissioners
alumni and scholars, accompanied by the
teachers. entered the room, the graduating
class and guests occupying places on the
platform.
The nine graduates were: William P Con-
stable, EIkton: Joseph Coudon, Jr., Perry
willie; Evelyn 7. Kimble, Appleton; Jennie W.
Matthews. North East; Helen b. Pierson,
Elkton; Gustavus H. Smith, Appleton; Mar
tina A. smith, Appleton; Nan Smith, Elkton;
A. Leah West, North East.
The order OF exercises was as follows:
Prayer, Rev 7 T.. Terry: autatOry. Joseph
Coudon, Jr.; essay, "Our Nations Capital
Evelyn r. Kimb.c; Grafton, "Foreign Skilled
bHDOr. W. L. 'DlStaDle; essay. ''Our Navy,
Helen B. Pierson; oration, "Ahranam Lin
coin, Gustavus II Smith; essay. ''Compul-
sorry iucation," Nan Smith; essay, "Unscen
Powers Martha A. Smith: ESSAY, "Woman
in the Spanish War" A. Leah West: yaledic.
tory, Jennie ". Matthews; address, by ,he
Principal; distribution diplouas benedic-
tion, Rev VIM. Schoul"r.
Medals specially conferred We're:
Senior Honor for highest average in
studies of fourth year. Martha A. smith,
Appleton.
B~st original essay Elizabeth Mitchell,
Elkton.
Latin, May Clark. Crrilton.
Greek. Harry c. Miller. Mechanics Valley.
French, Martha Smith, Appleton. and Leah
West. North East.
Mathematics, Jennie Matthews. Mort East
Science, Mary Constable. Elkton
German, Harry C. Miller Mechanics Valley
First Year Honor. highest average all
studies and Exercises Of first year. Helen
Clark. North East
Selections were rendered by the orchestra
Throughout tie program.
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LraOe 'GQews.
e. 8 90, . 90 g q 90 4, .

Me7srs. Ker-haw, Wilson and Deibegt who
arr operating tn" textile mill at Baldwin will
run the plant might and day beginning next
week. More looms viii soon be started.
Clinton Dunbar, Of Elktoa has taken the
Agency for the lower section of Carjl county
for the Champion biudcr and mower. manu-.
taatured by the Warler, Bushnell and Glcs.-
uar Company.
Davis u Ninsyugor the Elkton millers, are
now making large shipments Of flour and
feed to the city markets. This week $50
barrels of Gem lour were shipped to q
Baltimore firm.
A large barge l73 feet in length, % feet in
Width, ana about 800 tonnage was launched
at the Deibert boatyard, Elkton, on Tuesday
morning. The barge was built for P. Dough.
crty " Co., Of Baltimore.
A $50 ton cargo Of phosphate rock was dis
charged 10y the schooner "Fannic Reiche'
this week, for the Eureka Fertilizer Co., neal
Perryville, This cargo was brought direct
from Charleston, S. c.. and the schooner will
continue making one trip month until fall.
George Birkhoad proprietor aud Manager
A. G. Brkhead, Of the Eilton Shirt Factory,
are having plans prepared for their new
factory to he erected on West High street
Tho new building will be Of frame, 40x1OC
feet, aud in which 10 or more machines will
be placed. They viii move their Beverly. n
j.. plant here.
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HARRINGTON NEWS.


FARMINGToN, June 0, 1899.
Farmers are busy working corn. Some
fields are looking good while others do not
Several farmers planted their fields over
again. VIM. Cameron has harvested Il field
OF grass aad others will commence soon.
Kirk Cameron spent Monday in Baltimore
Minnie BricIiley with several of her friends
spent Saturday ana Sunday at her home at
this place.
John Clifford, Of Philadelphia, was the
guest OF his uncle, William Clifford, on sun
day.
The MZpah Club held their picnic at Gill
pins Rocks on Saturday and spent quite an
enjoyable time, several of the old members
being present.
Festivals are the order OF the day. The
one at Ehanozer was not 50 well attended as
heretofore.
Quite a lot Of stone has been crushed and
put on the Rising sun road down toward
this place. adding very much to good travel.
The roads are very dry and dusty. Rain is
needed badly.
Waiter and Evelyn Cameron, who have
been suffering with the measles, arc recover
iuc.
The Ladies' Aid Society held their annual
picnic at the home Of Mrs Annie Kirk, Tues
day afternoon.
Miss c. Della Kirk spent few days last
wocl, with her aunt, Mrs, Thomas Kirk, Of
Rising sun.
Misses Emma NJ. Thompson and Josephine
Mask, of Wilmington. were the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Kirk. on Sunday.
william NJ. Bric.ley raised his straw house
AMI part q his barn last Friday.
Mrs. Mary 1TeDoupal entertained her Sun
day school class Of Hopewell lust Sunday.
The Epworth League was led by George
Russell Sunday evening, and was well at
tended.
The Pennington base ball team defeated
the West Nottingham academy nine on Tues
day by a score of II to 10.
Children's Day services will be observed in
EbencHer NJ. 4. Church on Sunday evening.
John Harrs, Mrs. Grason and Miss Mary
Cook, OF Harrisville, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Henry 7. Krauss.
Tho public school was closed last Friday
Tor the summer vacation with many joyful
heart The school of Butler was closed with
picnic. The exercises were opened with a
song by the school entitled "America,' led
by the teacher, which was followed by many
rocitaGions and declamation5. At the close
OF the eSercisas the children and visitors were
treated to ice cream and cake The teacher,
Miss Eva BrirIiley, with her labors among
the children OF the school has endearel
them to her, and she has done good work as
an instructor and well deserves their CRATE
ful remembrance
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special Letters From the Whig's Large
Staff of Correspondents Giving All
Local Happenings.
COLLEGE GREEN ITEMS.
COLLEGE GREEN, June 0, 1899.

COLLEGE GREEN, June 9, 1899.
Miss Jennie Anderson has been reap
pointed teacher at Washington school,
Mr.. VIM. A. Brckley raised his barn on
Tues iay. Kind neighbors turned in and
cheerfulIy lent aid. Mr.. Haines Crothers is
the contractor.
The Ladies' Aid Society had grand meet
ing at Mrs. Alfred Kinks, on Tuesday after
noon. fine spread of ice cream and
delicious Strawberries was served
Chilren's Day services will be held in
Ehenezer Church on Sunday evening A
splendid program has been prepared.
The Miapah Club held its annual picnic at
Gilpins Rocks, on Saturday. An enjoyable
time was spent at this favorite resort for
pleasure seekers.
Mr.. Joseph Foley has Il force Of men EN-.
pIoyed in mending the public road through
He is putting it in ilrst-class condition-none
too soon.
Mrs. VIM. Dawson is building a summer
kitchen and making other repairs to her
house.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY NEWS.

CHESAPEAKE CITY, June 8, 1899.
Some Of our young men attended the dance
on Wednesday evening, at Dewey Park, near
the head of Sassafras.
The restaurant at the dance pavilion was
opened on Tuesday evening. on the Friday
preceding the first dance that was given it
was quite n success as to the crowd, but be-
ing free, was not financially. On Saturday
an excursion from Baltimore stopped there.
Tuesday evening Miss Augusta ESee enter
tanned her little friends, it being her ninth
birthday. Those present were Misses Dora
Steele Ida and Mamie Bouchele, Esther and
Gladys Banks. Georgia Ellison and Marion
Bouden and Master John Hopper.
Thomas Hopper having had the best general
average in all his studies throughout the
present school year, was awarded the prize
offered by the Principal Of the public school.
Frank Courcy Jr., was awarded II prize for
attendance.
The Presbyterian Sunday School held their
ChiIdrcn's Day exercises last Sunday. the
church was crowded and the children did
very creditably. The Methodist will hold
theirs on next Sunday.
The torpedo boat Gwyu passed through
the canal on Thursday on her way to New
port, Il. l.
The "Daushters of the King held their
regular meeting on Thursday evening instead
of Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Hume, OF Darlington, Nd, is
visiting friends in this vicinity.
All. r...;.. Ny-r;.,l.. t,,,.l..-. H..
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County Affairs,

SO far there has been collected by County
Treasurer William L. Fryer from the levy of
1898 nearly =. 100 dog taxes. which is about
$500 mere than was collected last year. This
inrreasc is due to an order OF the Commits
sioners for the assessment of dogs because
Of the evasion Of this tax by the taxpayers.
About $4,000 State and county tax have
been turned over to the sheriff this year.
II Iarg" part Of which was due by the national
banks.
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Visit 10 Silver Cross Home.

The Kings Daughters and Sons Of Mary
land inspected the SILVER Cross Home at Port
Deposit on Saturday. They came from Bal
Hmor" on the steamer Emma Giles They
we're received by Mrs, Il. G. Hopkins, one OF
the Vice-presdants, assisted by Mrs. Samuel
c. Rowland, Mrs. Smith aud Mrs. Rcrkafus.
\ fine collation. was served to the visitors.
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Deaths.
MRS. CHARLES W. VAN FLEET.

Mrs Isabel Orr Van Fleet, wife OF Charles
W. Van Fleet. died at the home Of her broth.
ers, W, b., and d. w. Orr, Of Port Deposit,
on Tuesday night, aged forty Line years. Be-
sides her husband and brothers named above,
Mrs Van Fleet is survived by three sisters
Miss Fanny Orr, Mrs. Capt. f. l.. GilIigan
and Mrs Capt. }. Dixon West.
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LILY S THOMPSON.

Lily S, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
II. Thompson. of Rising Sun, died at the
home OF her parents last Saturday,, aged
year, aud ) months. The interment took
place Tuesday at Brookview Cemetery
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The Cecil County Medical Society met in
Elkton on Thursday. Or. Thomas Cullen, Of
Johns Hopkins Hospital delivered an address.
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In Which Veterans, Soldiers and
Civilians viii lake Part,
THE UNWILLING OF THE TABLETS
Was Attended 10y a Large Gathering
at ~. Paul's Yesterday at Noon,
LDitcd Daughters of Cnnfcdcr-
acy Open Their sixth Annual
Convention on the JcfIcr.
son Roof Garden.

Two tablets were unveiled in ST. Paul's
church yesterday To-day Two monuments
Will Doe unveiled. and suitable ccrcmonics
will take place at third in Hollywood.
All OF these events are u honor OF the
memory of members of The family Of the
late President Of the Confederate States
OF America They represent am issue that
is closed bat The closing OF the chapter
left deeds Of yalor 10 boz recorded and
duty 90 Keep the names of heroes and
horo.uas unsuucd 10y malice and igno-
rance and both This duty is in a great
measure being performed by the ladies
OF the South. and especially through their
organization. the United Daughters of
thc Conledcracy.
In tle parade to-day preceding the un-
yelling viii boz many men who are yetcr-
ans OF the stormy days of 1S6l-65. few
OF whom do not show tho mark Of time
IN sivcry locks and deepening lines about
the face
Two business sessions were held by tns
United Daughters Yesterday. and others
will be held to-day Last night a most
enjoyabla reception was held at the JET
fers0n Hotel Several other receptions
will 20 90 add TO the enjoyment of the
week and 20 attest the hospitable vel
come Co which the guests OF the city are
entitled and which they arc receiving.
The parade to-day viii move from
First and Franklin streets at o'clock
snarp.
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, cortai, anxiety lest General White
s,o,,l5 aeain make some fatal mlsca.cu-
lation involving a repetluoh ol ''' NUN
olson Mex disaster.
Her Majesty does not share this anxiety
and apnarently is sanguine of bus aoil-ly
I'm ami through safely II is asserted tnat
She has written TO Lady White. express
ing eympathv with her husband in tne
trials and difficulties he is now eApe-
rienoing and assuring Lady White oil heI
ovv, undirninlehed confidence in MS gen
eralship. The purn0rt Of this letler nus
been cabled TO General White Dy '"'
Marquis Of Lansdowne
READY FOR AN ADVANCE.
The most interesting tonight Is a as
match from Estcourt announclhs lHe
r.rturs of "A strong force OF mounted
troops and artillery for a d0 stlh'.i'" lo.
,ri,en I'm the advicos. Another n'
.,,ro,ncos the arrival at Estcourt ANA
pietcrmaritzburg within the last few GAYS
~ reinforcements from Durham. and tnal
2 -oo troops are assembled ready Tor "a"
advance 10 C0lensO when the oppoituhe
moment arrives.
The latter dispatch throws light unon
the former. and the force which lelt PSI
court Monday has doubtless recccupied
Colenso and possibly is now advancing
,,,,.tousi,. mn the railroad toward Lady
smith. General Whites sorue OF Friday
almost 10 the banks Of the TuGela river.
encouraging its commander IN the nope
of Joining hands with him
General Joubert. the latest advices would
indicate drew in his horns after Friday
engagement and has since Withdrawn the
southern poer continfents, leaving ohiy
outposts on the line from Ladysnith 70
Colenso. The Beers who occupied Colenso
about the middle OF last week retlred
without damaging Bulwer bridge over tne
Tugela river or the railroad as tar noruH
as the village Of Nelthorpe. seven miles
so,,tb of Tadvsmith. Evidently they nurse
a hone of eventually utilizing both In their
descent on Pietermaritzburg.
WORKS STRENGTHENED.
Meanwhile the British are also able to
use both as they have already done IN
running up an armored train Whlch may
ar the present moment be covering the
advance Of The Estcourt force.
At Estccurt and Pietermaritzburg the
seee,siva works have been greatly
strcngther cd within the last few days.
ard thev are now believed capable OF
boldtng their own against any Boer force
which General Joubert would at the pres
ont tnncture risk sending against either
town. Both are likely to be strensthened
before thu week il out by further ma
val force. and even by the first detach-
mont of General Buffers army corps.
of the troop ships have arrived.
~. ono which Is was predicted might
reocb cane Town at the earliest on Mon
dav is as yet unannounced, and even
when /, does arrive there IT will have
49, dsvs steaming to reach Durham.
TROOPS EXPECTED
A many az SIX transports with i5Oo
,rnS,s are expected to be in Cane Town
tarbor nv this time. but the War Office
lost evening issued a statement 70 the ef-
,ac, that the only arrivals at Cape Town
we're the Sumatra from Durham With
wounded: the Southern Cross from Gihral-
tar. with mules. and the Collier Wenvoe.
Of course. II is possible that dispatch
boats have been sent to meet the troop
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DEWEY MAY Be
MARRIED TO-DAY
No Announcement Has Been Made,
But License is Secured and Ar
rangements are Complete.

WASHINGTON, Nov S.-A marriage
license was to-day issued TO Admiral
George Dewey and Mrs. Mildred Hazen.
The application for the license was made
nv Lieutenant Harry c. Caldwell, United
states Navy. one OF Admiral Deweys
secretar.ss. in person. The Information
furnished the clerk and set forth In The
license is that Admiral Dewey Is sixty
one wears OF age and his bride-elect forty
three. both are citizens Of the United
states. and that In the case of each party
there was one former marriage. To these
Statements Lieutenant Caldwell was re-
quirsd 90 make oath.
qsha POST tomorrow VIII say.
admiral George Dewey and Mrs NIL
ared tTazen will probably be married To-
dav No announcement has been made,
h,,, tho necessary license was procured
Yesterday and arrangements Tor the weo-
ding which will be attended only by mem
hers Of the two families, are conioe.e e.
THE ceremony. II Is understood. VIII De
performed al the residence OF Mrs. Wash
incton Mel can, Mrs. Hazen's mother, l',5
\ s,raet The hour Of the ceremony de-
,c,as n e. said cpon the return or Mr..
Joho y NcI.ean. Mrs. Hazens prother'
from ohio He IS exnected IN Washington
some time to-day The required dispensa-
ton for the ceremony To take place else-
where than I'm church was procured yes
terday, and II Is asserted that Cardiaal
Gibbons will be here TO otiiciate
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thought that Force Which Left Est
court Monday Have Done SO.
ADVANCING TOWARD LA0YSMlTH
The Defensive Works Have Been
Greatly Strengthened at Both
Fstcnurt and Pc crmaritz-
burg and They are Thought
TO BE Capable of Hold
ing Their own.

LONDON. Nov. 9.-To the eyes Of mill
tary experts. the darkest page Of the
war is now being written. But even that
is Illuminated with bright pictures, such
as General Whites victorious sorties. II
he can keep the British flag 6ying over
Ladysmith until ne is relieved. the cam
paign will turn fresh page, and with
the advance Of Sir Redvers Buffers
force the British public is promised more
cheerful reading
This feeling of relief, inspired by recent
good ud.ngs. is. nevertheless, tinged by
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case whore a store was looted by Kaf-
lss.
THE bullet holes in the Uniforms Of Dur
ban volunteers show the narrowness Of
their escape from Fort Wyle. which was
only effected after the heavy fire Of the
Dublin Tusi.lers had inflicted severe loss
ou the Beers. a member of the gar
rIs0n who was hard pressed by the Beers
leapcd into the river amid q shower OF
bullets and diving repeatedly reached a
far bank unscathed.
Sub-lnsrcct0r petiey Of the Natal Po-
lice. says that his men alone. forming
one OF several burial parties Inferred
sNty-four Beers who were killed at the
battle OF Taiana Iuil
To COMMAND CAVALRY.
Captain smith managed 90 leave Lady
smith bv the last train from there. Four
miles from Colenso the Beers fired on the
train. but no one was hit. Tho General
is going 20 Cape Town in order to take
command Of the Cavalry The border
regiment arrived here on Friday.
Sub-inspector Petley Of the Natal
Police. says that his men alone forming
one of several burial parties. Inferred
Continued on Second Page)
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SUMMARY OF T0-OAY'S NEWS.


Local.
p,ocsedines Yesterday OF the United
raughfers OF the co lfedcracy.
~krriyal OF Judge John n. Reagan.
The tablet 10 Miss Winnie DAVIS un-
veiied with imposing eetcinorles.
PREPARATIONS for to-oty p'taue ""s
unwilling In Hollywood
important matters consldetcu oy 'ns
Ordinance Committee.
Interesting railroad Items
-Weddings OF yesterday
Tho Christian Convention
Snnreme court Of Virginia meets.
An appeal 10 the Governor for elemen
cy I'm the Tate case.
state.
Judge Mann has decisive majority
,rhe complexion OF the General Assem-.
hIv il oyerw hclmirgly Democratic.
Christian Endeavor convention "
meet I'm Lexington this month.
Atlantic Transport cases draw a ofil
,,anf array OF legal talent 20 Norfolk.
MANY marriages In the state
General
Kentucky still Ia doubt. both side
claiming victory. Likely 10 be eontes
before LEGISLATURE.
Nash elected in Ohio by plurality Of
"Admirai Dewey may be married to-day
IN Generai Fitz Lee on Cuban situation
Foreign.
Samoan agreement reached.
Pritish probably reoccupy colenso.
-Force which left Estcourt believed 10
he moving 60 Whites relief.
No ,roopships have arrived S-I
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coafoderacy and its work. ON your long
toilsomc journey h.ther. we nave io"o"-
cd you step hy step. longing 20 NEE, yoH'
20 gain flesh impetus from mat m et-
ing for further effort. And yet now that
you are here. and we see you face to
face. what shall ] say?
al find it imp1 -lb'e to- put into words
the multitude oi thoughts that arise IN
my heart THE DAYS of long ago. wilh
their surge OF memory. thrill the soul
and dim tho oye. cn only cry God
bless you each one and Keep you true
IN heart and Tics To- the days that are
no more. to thc Old Dlm.rua which
ever has and ever VIII stand ike "a stone
wall 90 protect h.r sister States fOm
wrong and oppression. t0 the capital of
the ConfelGacy the citadel of your
prayers and homes for those long weary
years 90 the White House. where the
memorials Of our gloriou, past are gath
cred. 20 our hearts and homes. 3 gladly
welcome YOU
"I pray that iR all your deliberations
you may bc wisely guided fer the lasting
good OF the work TO have ln hand and
that year bv year. we may be priyiicdced
20 meet and mark its steady progress "
The address was heartily applaudcd
THE RESPONSE.
Mrs Kate Cabell Currie then responded
in behalf of the 4. ID. c.. in a very ap-
prOpriate address
Mrs Currie introduced Mrs. NJ. G..
Goodiett and Mrs. Helen Plane, honorary
president and uce-presideni Of the l.
p. c.. respectively.
After credentials were received badges
were delivered 20 the delegates. Mrs
James c. Leigh. OF Norfolk president OF
he Virginia State Division presented
fsyel made by Confederate soldier from