Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1905-09-21
U. D. c. Convention.

The eighth annual convention Of
the West Virginia Chapter of the q.
D. G. met in the old college building
in this place Wednesday morning.
The delegates from the various chap
tiers of the State began to arrive Tues
day night, and by Wednesday n, on
nearly all the chapters in this section
of the State were represented. A
great many visitors are also present,
and the meetings held were very en-
thusiastic. The local chapter is look
ing after the entertainment OF their
visitors, and most of the visiting del
egates are guests at the homes of the
members Of this chapter. The hall
in which the convention is being held
has been tastefully decorated in the
colors of the Southern Confederacy-
red and white, and the room adjoin-
ing has been fitted up as DINING
room, where lunch is served to the WIS.,
itors.
The convention was called to order
Wednesday by Mrs. Kate Reynolds,
president Of the Shepherdstown chap
ter, after which prayer was ofere
by Rev. Charles Ghiselin, D. D. Mrs.
Reynolds, on behalf of the Shepherds
town chapter, extended a hearty well
come to the visitors and delegates
from the visiting chapters. The ad-
dress was responded to by Mrs. R. L.
Harris, of the Hedgesville chapter
Mrs. Reynolds then introduced the
President of the State chapter, Ms.
McSherry. Of Martinsburg, who made
an enthusiastic address.
The following committee on Gre
dentials was appointed: Miss Julia
Grove, ShepherdstOwn; Mrs. Neal,
Parkersburg, and Miss Landstreet,
Piedmont. The meeting then ad-
iourne1 for lunch.
At 100 o'clock, p. NJ, the meet
ing was called to order by the presl-
dent. After the reading Of the min
utes of the morning session, the treas
urer's report was read. Reports
were then heard from the various
chapters represented, in which they
extended the greetings Of their re-
spectlve chapters. These reports
showed the organization throughout
the State to be in fourishing coz
dition, and to be doing good work.
One chapter reported having $1,000
in its treasury.
Mrs. Neal, of Parkersburg, pre-
sented to the Presidents of all the
chapters copies of an address deliv-
cred by Blsnop Peterklu at Parkers-
burg, W. Va, at the celebration Of
the BIRTHDAYS OF Lee and Jackson.
Wednesday night Rev. Harry
Moore, of Maryland, delivered lee
ture in the town hall. His subject
was, General Robert E. Lee, the He
no of the Nineteenth Century" and
quite a large audience was present.
The speaker was introduced by Rev.
DR.. Ghiselin in few appropriate re-
marks. Rev. Moore is forceful and
eloquent speaker, and he paid beau
tiful tribute to the hero of the Lost
Cause.
The following chapters are repre-
sented:
Leetown Miss Sarah Trussell.
Parkersburg-Mrs. Paul Neal, Mrs.
A. c. Stevenson, Mrs. Pendleton.
Berkeley-Miss Mary Faulkner, Miss
Carrie Roush, Mrs. n. d. Baker, Miss
Mary Stribling, Miss Sarah Morgan,
Miss Virginia Doll.
Charleston-Mrs, Mabel Payton An
derson.
Kanawha Rifemen-Mrs. Sarah Ould
Donaldson.
Huntington-Mrs. John Marcum.
Lawson Botts-Mrs. @, w. AIsquith,
Mrs. G. n. Coleman. Miss Elizabeth
Tim berlake.
Bluefeld-Mrs. R. V. Campbell, Mrs.
W. g. Baldwin, Mrs. L. l.. Mcintyre.
The session today was opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. Haithcox. Most
Of the day was taken up with the reg
ular routine work. This afternoon
an election of officers will be held,
and it will be decided where the next
convention is to be held. Tonight a
reception will be given the visiting
delegates, the veterans and the Sons
Of Confederate Veterans.