The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29

o the Toast.
HE HERoIsM OF WOMEN IN TIMES OF WAR,
$ shown by Miss Walworth, of whom
We may say, ,
Gods ways are best;
The has poured out her life when 'twes needed,
and he will take care OF the rest" {
Those who have been favored by /
nearing Miss Burnam ON similar occa-
,ions need moi be told that her wonder
iul versatility aud familiarity with the
subject made il possible for the guests to
enjoy rare treat from her. The
presence OF Misses Durham. the daugli-
ter ot Major a.. +. Burnam, one OF the
most prominent aud leading Repuhli
cans Of the state, WIS II beautiful ez-
of how cordially reunited are
the daughters of the COnfederacy amt
lhnse Of the opposing side thirty years
ago
Then followed maryland, my Mary
land, :" which could not have been bet
TER sung by the natives Of thar dear old
State
The fourth course was served, after
which Miss Minva Park Phelps-re-
spOnded TO the toast,
"PATRIoTIsM OF WOMEN AS SHOWN BY
HELEN GOULD, MhS nEAhol AMI
MRS. STANFORD"
.'war has its glories; but peace also hath her
charms.'
Miss Phelps has in an unusual degree
the gifts of humor and poetic fancy. |
Her felicity of expression was well
matched with the sparkling thought
that lay beneath.
Hail Columbia" was sung with that
earnestness and sincerity that could
only cone from a reunited people. i
Fifth course was served, after which
1.-THE GOVERNMENT"
was responded to by Miss May, reading
a poem by Sidney Lanier.
America" was sung when the guests
reluctantly babe adieu to their most
gracious hostess, and one of the most
delightful functions of the season was
over to linger as a sweet memory OF
those present. Besides those mentioned,
we're Mrs. &. ID Chenault, President
of the local chapter; Miss Poyntz,
daughter of Gen. J. NJ. POyntz, OF Ky.
Division of Confederate Veterans;
Misses Scott, Laura Lloyd and DodsOn,
of Maysville; FRS. Hathaway. President
of Winchester Chapter; Mrs. Jas. b.
McCreary, Mrs. Chas. 5. Holton, Mrs.
| Chas. +. SmoOt, Mrs. l.. j. Frazee, Mrs.
Robt G. Stockton, Mrs. Roy G. White,
of Richmond; Mrs. Jas. Reid, OF Col
oradO; Miss Caruthers, of New York;
! Miss Florence Barlow, of Louisville,
associate editor OF The Lost Cause;
Mrs. Mat Walton, Lexington.
The regular meeting was held in the
| Masonic Temple, which was most
beautifully decorated with palms, ferns
and Confederate flags. An exquisite
vase of the winnie Davis" rose, sent
! by Nanz & Neuner. Of Louisville,
graced the table of the president.
BUSINESS MEETING.
The first business session was called
to order Thursday at ? p. m. bv Mrs.
Bail w. Duke, the State President, fol-
lowed in prayer by the chaplain, after
which Mrs. g. d. Chenault. president
Of the local chapter of U d. c., de-
livered a scholarly and we'll pre-
pared address of welcome, extend
| ing to the delegates the hospitality Of
the homes of Richmond, which was re-
sponded to in a most eloquent short
address by Mis-. Basil Duke. followed
| by a few well chosen words from Miss
Florence Barlow.
Reports were given by the various
state officers: Vice President, Mrs.
A NJ Harrison; Recording Secretary,
Miss Mabel Jones; Corresponding Sec
rotary, Mrs. w, f. Grant; Treasurer,
Mrs. James Mitchell; Historian, Mrs.
Ben Hardin Helm; the latter being alb
sent her paper was read by Miss Hen
rietta Blackburn of Frankfort.
! Reports were read from each OF the
chapters, showing a wonderful increase
in numbers and interest which is due
tothe untiring efforts, enthusiasm love,
and Influence of the State President.
Mrs. Basil Duke.
RECEPTION.
At s o'clock all repaired to a full
diess reception given at the Madison
Female Institute. the use of which was
rendered by Miss Lloyd, the principal.
The invitations We're limited to the
delegates and those entertaining dele
gates, and the only reason that every
home in Richmond was not represented is
because there were not enough delegates
to go around. hence many of her citi-
zens were deprived of what would have
been a delightful pleasure to them.
! The invitation also included the vet
Grams who lent their presence TO the
occasion. The evening being cold,
inclement one, some who are not as
young as they We're thirty years ago.
could not venture out. However, the
spacious parlOrs were comfortably filled.
The table was beautifully decorated
i'm red and white ribbons and flowers,
and candelabras with red shades. A
delicious supper was served in courses,
by several pretty young girls in evening
dress. after which Mr.. Merrill, of Van
derbilt University, rendered in the
most attractive manner an extract from
Thomas Nelson Pages "COurtship of
Mars George" taking us back to ante
bellum days with so much realism we
forgot for the time being that thirty
five wears had elapsed since such
scenes were enacted, and every face in
the room beamed with expressions OF
pleasure and love at living over again
the sweet old days of the past that are
no more. The recitation was applauded
for several minutes. All returned to
their homes feeling it was good 10 be a
Suntherner.
BUSINESS AGAIN.
The secOnd session vas called to or
der Friday 10 a. III. by the State Presi-
dent, Mrs. Basil Duke; after prayer, re
ports from chapters were continued.
| A report from the chairman of the