Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-15
THE DAY WITH THE VISITORS.
Not Many More Came in Yesterday
General Convention Notes.

General Convention Notes.
The number Of visitors and delegates
to the convention was not very largely
increased yesterday, though a considerable
number of belated ones from the South
got i'm early in the day, and were assigned
homes.
The Reception and Entertainment COM
mittees were on hand and gave homes 10
all who came but the number was small.
and at noon headquarters We're practi-
cally closed though a number Of the
faithful remained on hand 10 the last
Later. headquarters were transferred 10
the convention hail.
1t was the general comment that the
crowds at the Auditorium yesterday We're
much larger than on Thursday. More
people had undoubtedly gotten 10 the city.
and IL is also true that. as a rule, many
of the delegates 10 the convention do not
attend the first days sessions. The street
railway conductors say they handled
many more people yesterday than on the
day preceding, but could have easily
hauled as many more.
LOOKING AFTER THEIR COMFORT.
The hospitality extended by Richmond
is the subject of comment by the visitors
ON every hand. 1t seems that the local
committees have left absolutely nothing
undOne that was calculated 20 add 10 the
comfort or pleasure of the delegates and
visitors. OF course. the Entertainment
Committee and its subcommittee have
done work which attracted most at
tention for obvious reasons. not the least
apparent Of which is the excellent man
ner i'm which II has been done.
The arrangements at the hall deserve
notice and cOmmendatOn. The Hall
Committee has made things slip along in
the smoOthest manner possible. Every
thing has been attended 10. IL was a
big job but nothing seems TO have been
overlooked. No comfort which one had
right 10 expect is lacking The especial
abundance OF cool water on every hand
was one Of the most appreciated of an
the arrangements for the comfort OF the
delegates.
The Hospital Committee had more 20 do
than on Thursday. one lady was quite
IN for time. but after several hours
she was well enough 20 be removed % her
lodging house. Miss Mary Julia Moore.
trained nurse from the Old Dominion
Hospital. is in charge Of the hospital,
under the physicians. Of course
The exercises of the convention were
more interesting yesterday than on the
day before. They had more Of variety,
OF the afternoon was exceedingly plea
SAINT and interesting The scene in the
hall was brilliant and inspiring. each
delegation having Its banner. The sing
ing of "Nirgiuia's Welcome" MY Mary
land. Ny Maryland" and My Old Ken
lucky Home when the names OF these
States were called, was a very pretty
feature. When the Canadian representa-
tive while speaking. suddenly unfurled
the British flag there was the most tire
mendOus applause of the entire conven-
ton, and the singing of God Save the
Queen" by the chorus and audience, was
spontaneous. hearty. and enthusiastic. II
was a beautiful scene
HONOR TO MIR. DAVIS.
The South Carolina delegation. about
sixty in number went 10 the grave Of
Jefferson Davis Thursday afternoon and
deposited thereon a bunch Of palmetto.
The grave of Miss Winnie Davis was
similarly decorated. The Carolinians
took several photographs OF the graves
tor tho purpose OF having souvenirs Of
the tOmbs of the President Of the Con-
federate states and Of the Daughter Of
the Confederacy. TranspOrtation-Leade
John b. White was in charge Of the party.
DELEGATION FROM CHATTANOOGA.
The Central Baptist church of Chat
tanooga has a delegation Of seven at
tending the convention. as follows: Mr..
r.. II. Rolston, Mr.. Herbert Darling, Miss
Pearl wilkins Miss Josie Warlick. Miss
Meta Rolston. Miss Minnie wilkins and
Miss Pearl wilkins.
The entertainment Of the seventh inter-
national convention having been accorded
To Chattanooga. these young people took
prominent part in that work in 1891 They
express surprise and pleasure at the COM
pleteness Of Richmond's local arrange
ments. and its evidences Of such boundless
hospitality. Due TO unfortunate railroad
arrangements they were both delayed and
inconvenienced but the generous kindness
Of the Richmond College students has
overcome any other feelings OF regret at
having decided 10 attend the gathering
here. They pronounce the meeting the
best IN influences ard possible results Of
the three which most Of the party have
attended.