Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03

| Miss Johanakin spoke in behalf Oh
| day for Y conference. and then DENIED
! Mrs. Jones,s statement that they were
| overcrowded in Norfolk. as she kne"
of homes that were opened and to when
no delegates had been sent. She salo
! further that the US were not larry re-
presented in The list of superintendent.
Mrs. Townsend, a w. said she was not
against the VS., but was willing to vote
for that paper; she referred to the NOT
folk unplea santness, and said mad she
been president she would have Sa1d
resign / resign. ] resign.
THRUST AT THE ADMINISTRATION.
And then came the thing that set the
executive thinking. when Mrs. tavlile
arose and said that she had evidence
to show that the bylaws had been violat-
ed and the officers had appropriated
| money.
And then came Mrs. Heges time to say
a few things. Up to this time Mrs Hose
had said very little in reference to mat
tiers that are causing so much comment
but now she spoke very freely. THOSE
who had been making accusations were
mentioned and Richmond paper came
in for a share of her talk. She SAID she
had written the editor asking that denial
OF certain charges that had appeared IN
that paper be made, and for copy OF
the paper containing this denial, but that
same had never been published; thai
she then made no further effort. feeling
that justice could not be secured in that
direction. She said that a motion pre-
vailed in the Norfolk convention that all
unfinished business be referred to the exc
cutve committee and they We're therefore
| empowered to appropriate money to cover
all expenses. and that it mad never been
questioned before. Mrs. Hoge said she
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office-seeker. and that the office was
thrust upon her four years ago; that she
had striven to help the young women.
Mrs Hoge continued: 1t rests with
you to say who are your officers. I'm
not seeking an office We are not guilty
OF any charge made in the press or be-
fore this convention. No motion in the
Norfolk convention was properly made
that was not recognized.
CHARGE AND COUNTER CHARGE.
Mrs Faville said that Mrs. Hoge had
made an elegant speech, but it did not
refute the charges. and claimed that
the appropriation OF certain money should
have been brought before the convention
before adjournment at Norfolk.
The charge was brought against Mrs.
Sheppard that she flad written an anony-
nous letter. and had afterwards by letter
acknowledged that she did so. Mrs. Shop
pard said she was the guilty party. but
asked that evidence be produced and just
here Rev. Cary E Morgan. pastor of
the church, acted as peacemaker ana
asked that the discussion be dropped or
referred to a committee on arbitration for
settlement and after prayer by MIR.
Morgan the convention went into the
election of officers for the coming year,
which resulted as follows:
President Mrs. Howard M Hoge.
CprrpSnondjDo Secretary Mrs Lillian A
Sheppard.
The Night Session.
To martial music the young women of
the Young Women's Christian Temper
ance Union entered the Seventh-Street
Christian church. and occupied seats in
the front OF the church, at the night
session. Many of the young women were
attired in white, and presented lovely
spectacle. In the company there was
number of young men. who are honorary
members of the Us.
On the platform We're seated Rev. and
Mrs. Howard NJ. Hoge. Miss Anna a.
Gordon, Mrs. NJ. L. Wells. and Miss
Smith, State Y secretary.
The Us sang their State song, and
prayer was offered by Mr. Hose.
Miss Kate Fuller. who has more than
once received medals for perfection in
elocution. delighted the convention with
a beautiful reading exemplifying the
value of putting ones best effort in their
life work. no matter what it may be-
Miss Fuller then gave a lullaby reading
which was greatly enjoyed and was forced
to respond with another number.
The convention was fortunate in secur-
ing the assistance of Miss Doza a. Mitch-
ell. the efficient soprano of the Grove
Avenue Baptist church. of this city. who
sang effective religious solo The
press from time to time has been Eener-
Gus in expressions of commentator of
this talented young singer, and it is with
pleasure that we note here the value of
the Gospel in song. and of Miss Mitchell'S
devotion to this beautiful art.
Miss Anna a. Gordon was introduced
and made an admirable address on the
work of the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union. of the national organiZa-
ton twenty-seven years ago. and of lis
marvellous growth.
Miss Smith was presented with token
of appreciation on behalf of temperance
friends in the State.
Rev. c. II. Crawford offered prayer and
the convention adjourned by singing The
doxology.
The convention will mold two important
business sessions and will come to an
end at night when Mrs NJ. l.. Wells anu
DR. C H Crawford will ma Ike a addresses