The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-08

speaking Of the oath of allegiance taken
by her when passed through the lines by
one Of Mosbys men, said that that odth
was sim good enough for her.
She touched on the necessity OF having
good Southern histories and on the great
Importance Of the erection Of the Battle
Abbey. She referrerd to the Richmond
Chapter as the Banner Chapter OF VIZ
ginia.
Mrs. Garnett. I'm allusi0n to the propo-
sitions y the Confederate Veterans as TO
the Daughters taking up the work OF the
Jefferson Davis Monument Committee
said that sae was confident that they
would be successful IN the undertaking
Mrs Garnett closed her address with
many thanks TO the Richmonders for. the
hospitality extended.
An invitation was extended 20 the dele
gates to the Grand Division by the
Winnie Davis Monument Committee TO
take part in the unwilling ceremonies.
All the delegates and visiting Daugh-
tiers were invited TO the tea to be given
by the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton al the Commonwealth Club, Sat
nrdav afternoon from TO o'clock.
Ntre : Thomas Mccullough. Of Staun-
ton the president. presided over the de-
liberations Of the body.
REPORTS READ.
Reports from the two score chapters In
tho Grand Division were then read show
ing the organization TO be In fourishing
condition. financially and I'm every way.
Great interest is being manifested In the
work all over the state.
A committee appointed at the last con-
yention 10 decide upon design for
cross Of honor 10 be presented to all Con-
federate soldiers. reported beautiful de-
sign which was adopted with one modi-
Gcation. The design was for a bronze
Maltese cross surrounded by laurel
wreath. and bearing suitable inscrip-
ton. The committee favored having
these badges made Of the metal Of old
cannons captured by Federal soldiers dur
ing the war between the States.
Mrs. Randolph entered vigorous pro-
test against this plan because IT would
make It necessary 70 apply to the Federal
government for such cannon. 1t was
then decided to have the medals made
4 motion to strike the word Grand
from the title Of the Division Of Virginia
was defeated.
The Invitation Of the Danville Chapter,
extended by Mrs Bergman Green for the
Grand Division to meet there next year,
was accepted
Consideration of the question OF assum-
ing the responsibility for the Jefferson
Davis monument was deferred until Fri
day morning AT 10 O'Clock.
THE DELEGATES.
These responses were made on the roll
call:
Albemarle-Miss Maud boswell.
washington =. O-Miss Bertha Mills.
Petersburg-Mrs. r. 7. Meade.
Uarrisonburg-Mrs +. s Conrad.
Yancey-Airs. John Yancey.
Staunton-Mrs. @. Y .GOOch.
Richmond-Mrs. y. V. Randolph.
Fredericksburg-M Wallace.
Lexington-Mrs. a. ID. Estell.
TappahannOck-Mr r. r.. 3. Wright.
Farmviile-Mrs o. s. Wicker
Seven Mile FOrd-Miss Margaret Lynn
Preston.
Croxton P. O., Caroline Chapter-Mrs.
e. S Smith.
Palmyra-Mrs \. A. Gray.
Winchester-Mi Ada McNicker.
Newport News-Mrs. G. w. helms.
Wavnesboro-Mrs Il. G. Fishburne.
Manassas-Miss Sarah Johnson
HanDton-Mrs Bickford.
Pulask-Miss Darst.
IawrenceviHe-MTs. Mallory.
OFFICERS REFLECTED.
On motion OF Mrs Halsey' the delegate
from the Philadelphia Chapter the able
and courteous officers were reelected
unanimously by rising vote
The officers are: Honorary President
Mrs James Mercer Garnett: President
Mrs. s. Thomas Mccullough; First vice
President. Mrs. ]. L. 3. Stuart; Second
fntta
r-bird Vice. President. Mrs j. NJ. Barney;
recording Secretary Mrs Norman v
randolph; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
Virginius Hall: Treasurer, Mrs Samuel
r walker; Historian. Mrs. William Allen.