Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-08

Chase City Courthouse-Absent
Hampton-Mrs. Bedford.
Pulaski-Miss Darst.
Lawrenceville-Mrs Mallory.
Among the most interesting OF these
reports was that OF Mrs. Halsey, OF the
Philadelphia Chapter. whose work. de-
spite her vast difficulties, has been most
successful. The ladies gave Mrs. Hasey
a rising vote Of congratulation.
THE CROSS OF HONOR
Mrs. Mccullough read the following con-
corning the cross OF honor, suggested by
Mrs. A. s. Erwin, Of Athens. Ca:
"A committee was appointed by the
United Daughters OF the C0nfederacy at
Hot Springs, Ark, November, 1893, TO
present designs for the cross Of honor
TO be conferred upon all Confederate sol
dlers The design is the southern ysross'
with laurel wreath and appropriate word
Ing The cross is not to exceed . cents
in cost. probably less. the value not being
in the intrinsic value OF the material. but
in the sentiment. They are 10 be made
Of bronze: the material used. we trust,
Will be the Confederate cannon now in
the possession OF the United States Cow
ernment."
Mrs Randolph entered a vigorous pro
test against this plan because II woulu
make IL necessary TO apply TO the Federal
Government for such cannon. The BODY
endorsed her sentiments and approved
the plan with an amendment providing
for the use Of other bronze.
MANY INVITATIONS.
Several invitations were extended to the
Daughters. The trustees of the Valentine
| Museum invited ali delegates 10 visit the
museum. The vestry OF st. PauFs eX-
| tended an invitation 10 them TO attend the
| unwilling OF the tablets TO MISS WINNIE
Davis. and the one to her four brothers'
wbirh will b. unveiled at Y O'Clock to-day
Governor and Mrs. Tyler sent special
invitation to the convention, inviting tne
| Daughters TO attend the reception at the
mansion last night, and the Woman Olu1
has also rendered the use OF their Ioo'''
10 the visiting delegates and regents.
The daughters of the American KeVo-
tuition invited the delegates and ofhceIf
! Of the Richmond Chapter. the visiting
Daughters. and delegates to tea TO be
held at the Commonwealth Club Satur-
day evening from 10 Z o'clock.
An invitation was extended from 'he
! Danville Chapter through Mrs. berryin@.
/ Green TO the Grand Division, asking tha'
| the next meeting may be held in tha'
| city The invitation was accepted.
THE DAVIS MONUMENT.
The last and most important question
| taken up was what position the Grand
! Division should take in regard 10 the
/ United Daughters Of the Confederacy
! taking charge of the building Of the mon
ument to jefferson Davis.
The committee of gentlemen who now
/ have the matter In charge are willing
TO turn over TO the Daughters $1,000
that they have in hand. $1,000 which
/ has not been yet collected. but is OF
the books: no debt. and any help that is
In their power 10 give. The Daughters
are to have perfect freedom az to choos-
ing the design Tor the monument, and an,
details that may come up.
1t was decided 10 postpone the consld
GRAFTON Of the subject until the session
! Of the United Daughters Of the Confede
| racy, Friday morning, at 10 o'clock.
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The present officers were reelected BY
an enthusiastic rising vote. They are
Honorary President. Mrs. James Mercer
| Garnett; President Mrs 5. Thomas Ne
Cullough First Vce-President, Mrs. J.
f. b. Stuart; Second Vice-President, Mrs
| Robert r. Meade; Third Nice-Presldent
| Mrs J. NJ Barney: Recording Secretary
Mrs Normal Randolph; Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. Virginius Hall; Treasurer
Mrs. Samuel b. Walker; Historian, Mrs
William Allen.
The meeting closed soon after ? o'clock
Just before adjournment there was some
excitement caused by the fire in an adj
joining building.