Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-12


enth annual session of the Virginia d.
vision, United Daughters OF the Con-
federaoy, which had been 10 session in
this city since last Wednesday, was
closed last night. The session WIS es'
pecially pleasant throughout and the
members are profuse In their express
sions Of appreciation of the happy sur
roundiDes which have attended tn IN
during their stay In Alexandria. The
weather had been all that could have
been wished ard the outdoor excursions
and receptions have been much enjoyed.
After the return OF the visitors yes
terdsy evening from delightful drive
TO Arlington aud the Theological Semi
nary, having at the latter place been
received and entertained by Rev. Dr.
and Mrs. s. A. Wallis, they reassembled
10 Christ Church Parish Hall at seven
O'Clock and remained 10 session until
shortly after eleven o'clock, when the
fioal adjournment took place.
The subject of the flower to be
adopted by the division was taken up
and the white rose was selected as the
emblem OF the Virginia division. 1t
was decided that if any other State had
selected this flower then the red rose
would be substituted.
A letter was received from the Presi-
dent of the Kenesaw Chapter of Mari
eta, Ca, in regard to the marking of
the graves of Virginians buried in the
cemetery there. 1t was decided by the
chapter to have these graves apropri-
atsly marked.
The subject Of the crosses OF honor
was discussed and committee was
appointed to attended the Montgomery
Convention U. d. 9. and ascertain what
steps must be taken TO enable Alexan-
dria veterans to secure these crosses.
The invitation of Mrs. Thorn Hender.
SOD, of Norfolk, for the Virginia Dlvi-
sion to hold its next meeting IN that
city was accepted.
The committee appointed with refer
ence to a union of the Virginia and the
Grand Division OF Virginia asked for
ins ructioDs, which were given.
The subject OF erecting 10 Richmond
monument to the three branches OF
the service was discussed and lost.
Memorial services were held and
seven well-written memorials were
read.
A vote OF thanks was extended Lee
Camp for the courtesy shown the di
vision and for the beautiful souvenir
presented to the ladies by that organi'
cation.
A vote of thanks was also extended
to the ladies and gentlemen who Sc
kindly placed their carriages at the dis
posal of the mombers, and also to Vice
President Agnew aud other officers Of
the electric railway for courtesies shown
the members.
The sum Of ten dollars was sppropri'
ated to purchase flowers for the deco
ration of Confederate graves at Arling'
ton.
A gavel made from the tree under
which Gen. Robert Z. Lee delivered
his farewell address TO the Army Of
Northern Virginia was presented "a
the local chapter by Mrs. I. K. At
wood, OF Appomattox. The presenta
ton was received With much applause
Il was accepted by Mrs. W. A. smooi
president of the chapter. Mrs. At
wood, it is said, purposes to presen
every chapter in the State with
similar gavel.
After balloting an hour the followiDG
officers were elected for the ensuing
year; Mrs. W. @. n. Merchant, OF Chat
ham. President (Mrs. w. II. Smoot hay
ing declined to be a candidste); Mrs
James Y. Leigh. OF Norfolk, Vice Presl
dent; Mrs. James E. Alexander, OF tbi,
city, Recording Secretary; Miss Maudt
Carter, OF Chatham. Corresponds
Secretary; Mrs. Charles NJ. Blackboard, o
Lyuchburg, Tressnreri Mrs. A. c
Wyckofi, of Alexandra, Registrar Mrs
Philip Yeatman, of Norfolk, historian
Mrs. Z. H. O'Brien, of Alexandria, Gus
todiau. The convention decided T.
meet at Norfolk next year.
Most OF the visitors left for their home
today, all highly pleased with the pleas
ant manner 10 which they had spen
the past three days and with many ex
pressions OF friendship and good wisNe
for old Alexandria.