The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

nrst slaves 70 Nfr~gfnia-both events OF
The year 16i9-and gave most OF her at
tention 10 the discussion OF the meeting
OF the first House Of Burgesses at James
town. the first legislative assembly on
American soil. She gave a brief account
OF what Is known Of these pioneer legts-
lators, explaining their influence and
prominence IN tho Colony. and dwelling
upon the conditions tlat led up 10 tho
assembling OF THIS body. Sho especially
called attention TO the spirit OF local
self-gOyernment, which has always char
acterized Virginia, and which found its
first expression IN this assembly.
She spoke I'm a very interesting way
OF Sir George Yoardlcy. at that timo
Governor OF Virginia; Of Master John
Pory, the speaker Of the FIRST House OF
Burgesses; Of the Rev. Mr.. Buck. who
opened the assembly with prayer, and
who was at that time rector Of the
church az jamestown. and OF tho twenty
two members of the assembly; namely.
Captain William Powell. Ensign Will
liam Spence. Mr.. Samuel sharpe, Mr..
James Jordan. Mr.. Thomas Dowoe. Mr..
John P%0tentein. Captain William Tucker,
Mr.. VIII Capp. Mr.. Thomas Davis Mr..
Robert Stacy. Captain Thomas Graves,
Mr.. Walter shelley, Mr.. John Boys. Mr..
John Jackson. Mr. Powlett. Mr.. Gour-
gcmy, Ensign POpDingham. Mr.. Jefferson.
Captain Christopher lame. Ensign Wesh-
CT, Captain Writ and Lieutenant Gibbs.
Richmond Chapter Meets.
The regular monthly meeting OF RIch-
mond Chapter. United Daughters OF the
C~onfederacy. was held yesterday I'M Lee
Camp Hall, Mrs. Randolph presiding.
Miss Matte L. Harris. chairman Of the
committee having the Davis's section at
Hollywood Cemetery IN charge. reported
the section IN excellent order and COM
Ilmented Mr.. Barganin and Mr.. Hooper
Tor their courtesy and responsiveness TO
the request OF the committee.
Mrs. Edgar i. Taylor reported the work
on tho Jefferson Davis monument as pro-
crossing well. and said that Mr.. Noland
had seen Mrs. George s Holmes. OF
Charleston. S. c.. president OF the Davis
Memorial Association. IN regard TO in
srriptions for the monument.
Mrs. Randolph, I'm referring TO Mrs.
Taylors report. said that the central
committee of the association had united
with the veterans in requesting al in
creased appropriation from the Board of
Aldermen for the celebration attendant
upon the unwilling of the Davis monu-
ment next June.
She felt sure that the Board Of Alder
men did not understand that the Con-
federated Memorial Associations would ]
be I'm Richmond ON that occasion. as well
as the veterans. or the increase would
have been given. The corresponding sec
rotary OF the chapter was instructed 20
write a letter OF thanks TO MT. Gilbert 4
Pollock for his support OF the Daughters
An members OF Richmond chapter. L. |
c., were requested 10 send in at
once a contribution o. fifty cents to the
for the Daughters building ut
Jamestown Exposition. The time was
mentioned as short. therefore It behooved
chapter TO ace promptly. Cards or
membership. emitting holders 20 special
consideration would be given contributors.
The building would contain "A restroom. /
a checKroom and "a dining-room. in charge
OF Mrs. Eustace Williams. OF Louisville. \
a prominent member OF the IT,. .. @.
Building fund contributions. 81 was de-
cided. might be sent 90 any member Of
Richmond Chapter. or 20 Mrs. w. p.
Nawter. OF Highland Park. treasurer for
Richmond Chapter OF jamestown Exposi-
ton building fund
The veterans 90 Soldiers Horne would
Doe given "a Christmas tree during the
holidays. Mrs. Edgar j. Taylor was
made chairman OF the tree committee.
She stated that she would be glad TO re-
ceive contributions from any one deslr-
ing to send them.
Mrs. Randolph that appll-
cations for crosses OF honor to be be-
slowed on the evening OF January 10.
l-7. the centennial OF the late General
Robert l.. Lee. should be ia the hands
OF the president by Monday. December
2fth, in order that their presentation
might be Insured.
Christmas Talks.
Tho West End Mothers Club viii meet
This afternoon at ( o'clock. Miss Bates
VIII talk ON THE Christmas Spirit From
tho Kindergarten Standpoint" and Miss
Norvel Will talk Oh The Christmas story
AS T. is Told the children" All who are
lu this subject are cordially
invited % attend.
Christmas Sale.
Tho Earnest Workers Society o. tho
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