Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
THE GREAT BRIDGE CHAPTER.
OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION VISIT YORK
TOWN

On Wednesday H0rning. May feeth.
the Boston wharf was a scene Of UNI
usual activity when the Great Bridge
Chapter. d. a. r.. and their friends as
semb!ed for visit to historic York
town. The absence of the State Re
gent, Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page was much
regretted. and II cordial welcome was
extended to Mr.. Floyd Hughes. the host
OF the occasion. The guests were re-
ceived on the deck of the Pocahontas.
the Lamberts Point Tow Boat Co.'S
handsome tug. by the Chapter Regent.
Mrs. II. II. :. Handy. and at So a. M.
with bunting flying, the tug left the
slip with Il merry party on board. ~
20 Il delicious breakfast was served
and at 1915 the shores OF y yorktown.
golden with Scotch Broom were in
sight Flags were flying on shore and
hearty welcome was given by Mr..
A. O. Mauck. the owner Of Temple
Farm and the Moore House. whose kind
invitation was the occasion of their
pleasant visit. Vehicles We're in wait
ing and the Daughters and their guests
we're driven at once To the monument.
passing the custom house, the old
church and the Nelson House. In a
short while all were on their way TO
Temple Farm, and another warm well
come gladdened the hearts Of the Tisi
tors. for at the wide open door of the
Moore House. which had seen the
proudest hour of Washington's life.
Mrs. Mauch and her sister received the
children of the men who had given
America independence and offered them
the hospitality of the house. Luncheon
was served in the dining room, and "a
drive followed to the views of the
Temple and the grave of Major Gooch.
Returning to the Moore House the
Daughters fingered awhile under the
hoary old trees. and regretfully bidding
these kind entertainers good bye. drove
away from the historic mansion. y
visit was first paid to the mill. and the
hill was pointed out from which the
first British shot waS fired. The spot
where Cornwallis surrendered which is
marked by n dark red pillar, was pass
ed on the way to the cemetery where
the Confederate and Federal dead sleep
together under the Stars and Stripes.
Al the Nelson House the carriages
stopped, THd rtTc Daughters WtTc Te-
ceived by Mr.. Crcekshanks and his
family, the owners of the mansion.
The custom house and church were Wis
tied. and at o'clock the tug turned
homeward with a. hearty cheer for the
kind hosts. who waved an adieu from
the wharf. and many pleasant rccollcc-
tons of the delightful day. Tea was
served on board and ut o'clock the
tug brought its grateful occupants
safely home.
The members of the Great Bridge
Chapter and their guests who partici-
pated in the trip were Mrs. ii. ii. s.
Handy, regent; Mrs. VIM. Sharp. vice
regent: Mrs. Walter II. Doyle. record
ing secretary; Mrs. Robert H. Cooke.
corresponding secretary; Mrs. j. r.
Hubbard. historian; Mrs. George McIn-
tosh, Mrs. j. y. Walton. Mrs. Barton
Myers. Mrs. Charles II. Etheridge, lady
managers. Mr.. George Mcintosh. legal
adviser: Col VIM. Lamb. Mr.. Robert
NJ. Hughes. advisory board. Mesdames
Goodwin Lee. Hanckel, Floyd Hughes.
Robert w Hughes. James Maupin.
Robert Baldwin, Lloyd Redfeld, Gus
Cooke. Misses. Lamb. Goddard, Tun-
stall. Irvine. Wales, Anna Wales. AL
Ign. Emily Allyn, Moore. Tayloe. King.
Nelly. Southall. Bland and Patty, Tay-
Tor. Carr. Francis. Mary Randolph.
Lindsay: Messrs. r. b. Cooke. Barton
Myers, Floyd Hughes. ]. l.. HUBBARD,
Judge Hanckel.