The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-25
OF GENERAL INTEREST.
Powell Memorial.

The Powell Memorial Association held
very successful meeting in the execu-
tive mansion Wednesday at noon.
Mrs. Andrew j, Montague was elected
temporary chairman and the meeting
being called to order, special reference
and acknowledgment of the memorial
work already done in erecting tablet
to the memory of Mr. John H. Powell
ut st. James Church was made. and it
was decided that, as soon as the matter
of reorganization could be perfected, the
1ames of those representing officially the
former association-1irs. Moses Hoge,
Miss Salie Anderson, Miss Weddell and
Miss Margaret Lee-should appear on the
honorary official list of the new, the de
sign of which in no way initiates with
or invalidates what has already been ac-
compished.
1t was decided also that the purpose
of the reorganization should be the en-
dowment in pcrpetuty of a Powell Memo
rial Room in the Home for Needy Confed-
crate Women, the room to be dedicated
Jointly TO ID. Lee and John H. Powell.
thereby honortng two prominent Rich
1nond educators and contributing to the
support of the Home. For this purpose.
contributions toward life and annual
memberships are TO be received, the an.
fual plan TO be finally absorbed in the
accomplishment of the perpetual en-.
dowment
Mrs. Henry Rieley was appointed tenn
4 porary treasurer and committee of pub
lcation included Mrs George r. Cannon.
{ Mrs. Granville Valentine and q chairman
Miss Helen Montague.
Mrs Cannon and Mrs George A. Lyon
/. Were enrolled as life members of tho
fassociation. Contributions were received
from Mrs. John S. Hnrwood ana Mrs.
/ George Ben Johnston, who were unable
TO be present.
Those enrolled were Mrs. John S. Har
wood. Mrs. George A. Lyon. Mrs. Gran
vile Valentine, Mrs. George r. Cannon.
Mrs George Ben Johnston Mrs. Jobn
l-dunce. Miss Heletl Montague. Mrs. Henry
Rieiey Mrs. =. Battle. Miss Jana NJ.
Carthy Miss Jennie Hughes. Miss An.
| Gusta Daniei. Miss Mary Willie sr,,c,or
-ilss Eva Chataigne, Mrs. A. ]. LEROY.
! slrs. Langbourne Williams. Mrs. John A
soke' Mlss Katherine Trice, Mrs. G. ID
80 - -, -,iiss l1t!zabeth Bnldwin. Miss Bes-
sic Hunter, Miss Inez ChataIyno
After satisfactory discussion o, uavs
ts-iiu means. the association adjourned IN
/ meet Saturday, JaGuary 2!th M noo,, ~
me Powell school-room. No. East Grace
Slreet. II is hoped that a large number
tot Inc alumrae Of Richmond Far,,,Ia .
I Seminary vii attend this meeting so maj
! tne orsaniza aon may be differed by rep (,
,resentatves from the different admits
frations and periods in the hlstorv ~
what vas during the years 1t covered one
oi inc most prominent educational insti
'utions Tor women in the South.
Hunt and Breakfast.
There was a delightful meet at Kes-
fsElck Saturday. Mr.. Carl was master
and those who took part were: Archie
Randolph, DR. Thurman. Mrs. Potts Mr.
Duncan Nj, Bali. Mr.. Humphries. Mr.
robbins, Mr.. Garth, DR. Smith Mrs stew
art, Mrs. Magruder, Mrs Bocock.
After the meet Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Saw
yer entertained ut breakfast. Those
present We're Miss Martin. Mr. Cans,
Miss Rives, DR.. Allen. Mr.. Robbins. DR.
Smith. DR.. and Mrs. Thurman. Mr.. Gath.
Miss Long. Miss Hancock. Miss ANTHONY,
Air. and Mrs. Horne, Mr., and Miss
Rich,rds, Mrs Richards, Mrs. smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Magruder, Mr.. and Mrs.
I8ocock, Miss Fox Mr.. Holland, MIR. and
Mrs. Parker Colonel Lewis of Char
lottesyillei SIR. and Mrs. Chisholm, Mrs.