The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
BANOUETS OF THE
REVOLUTIONS Sons
Patriotic Societies Do Honor
TO Washington.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.
Distinguished Guests of Honor
Speak.
NEW OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Governor Montague, Attorney. General Auder.
son and the Honors BILE John Goode De-
liver Addresses ID Accord With the
Occasion and The Gathering.
Prize for Historical Essay.
Incidents of the Day.

The Sons OF the Revolution and the
Sons of the American Revolution, two
patriotic societies of kindred character
and purpose celebrated the one hun
drcd and SEVENTEEN anniversary of the
birth of George Washington with BAN
qucts at the Westmorelsnd Club last
tight. Governor Montague and the Hon.
John Goodc were tho guests of honor OF
both societies. All arrangement which was
racticable as the banquetS We're served
in adjoining rooms. Both Of these gen
tlnmen addressed both societies in &C
cord with the sentiments of the day and
the gathering. The Sons OF the Amerl-
can Revolution had as an additional
guest of honor Attorncy-eIcneral Ander-
son while the other society heard Judge
Anderson. of Louisa, and Colonel J. II.
Mcintosh. of Richmond.
Ier. George Ben Johnston, very felicit-
ouSly acquitted himself of the Tespon-
:sihilities of POSTMASTER for the Ameri-
CHn Revolution's Sons. Governor Monta-
cue had been their guest during the
consideration OF the more material fea
lures of the evenings celebration. while
Mr.. Goode had occupied the scat of hon
or at the table of the Revolutions Sons.
DIR. johnson introduced Governor Monta-
ruc, who spoke of the value and mission
of patriotic organizations in Keeping alive
= acalthful memory of the principles and
deeds of tho fathers.
THE SCOTCH-IRISH.
Auorney-General Anderson responded
to tho toast, The Scotch Irish
Mr.. Goodc was the third speaker TO the
american Revolutions Sons The ser
,i.'c OF Virginia in the cause OF liberty
Was traced from the time Of Nathaniel
l,acon
When Mr. Goode came 10 The Amcri-,
can Revolution's Sons, the Governor re-
paired 80 the banquet hall Of the ReNo-
lltion's Sons. Their speeches before the
lattcr were cast along the same lines.
AIR s IL I'uliam was toast1nastcr.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Sons of the American Revelation
elected the following officers: President.
lDr. George Ben Johnston; First Vice
President. Colonel Francis Lee Smith;
Second Vice-President, James Austin
CaheIl: Secretary. DIR. c. r. Robins.
Judge II. T. w. Duke; Historian. J. II,
y Daniel; Chaplain. Bishop Randolph,
Board of Managers--Dr. George Ben
Johnston, Y. Lancaster Williams DR..
Robcrt L. Williams. A Nv Waddell. w.
g Morton, ). r. V. Eaniel, Daniel Turner,
W. Battle, DIR. c. r. Robins and e. r.
Williams. Delegates to Annual Convcn-
tion, to he held in Washington in April
1aneS Austin Cabell. Captain w. Gordon
NrCabc. and DIR. G. r. Robins. Alter
,ates-W. T. Duke, II. A. Lancaster and
I X. Williams.
Tho Sons of the Revolution elected tho
following officers: President, Judge l.. Ia
Lewis: First Vice President. John 7.
NrCuiro. Second Vice-Presidcnt Samuel
H. rulliam; Third Vice President, Arthur
T. Clarke; Secretary, DIR. Benjamin Is.
Minor; Treasurer. e. w. Moore; Regis
.rar and Historian, DIR. Il. A Brock;
chaplain. Rev. A e. Owens. u. u, of
Portsmouth Board OF Managers .-lor.
Joseph A. White, chairman; Charles L.
Williams, ST.; G. L. Smith, W. NJ. Jones,
c. ]. Franklin and II. II. Trice.
The American Revolution Sons voted to
offer a prize of SIS in gold to the high
school pupil in Virginia writing the best
essay on a historical subject.