Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-18
PORTRAIT OF FITZ LEE
GIFT TO CONFEDERATE vETER-
ANS ASSOCIATION BY ARTIST.

An audience that taxed the capacity of
Confederate Veterans Hall, 1412 II street,
gathered last evening to view a portrait
of the late General Fitzhugh Lee, listen
to a presentation speech by Representa-
tive John F. Rixey Of Virginia, and to the
acceptance of the portrait on behalf of the
Confederate Veterans Association by
Major j. Med. Darlington. The portrait
as work of art evidences the talent of
Miss Anna Justine Angelo of Alexandria,
Va. who is the daughter of Mr.. Frank NJ
Angelo, one of Mosbys men in the civil
war. Before tile presentation brief bust
ness session Of the association was held
for the purpose of making an appropria
ton from the funds of the association in
aid of the confederate memorial services
to be held June at Arlington. President
Callaghan OF the association then pre-
scented Representative Rfxey, who, In
opening, referred to the fortunate passing
of all bitterness engendered by the civil
war, and the equally honorable circum-
stance that the high traditions and the
respect for the heroic qualities of the men
who wore the gray would be held in re-
vered memory for all time by the south
ern people.
He paid d tribute to southern women dur
ing the trying years of the civil war, and
as he referred IN terms of high apprecia-
ton to Miss Angeles devoted work. the ma
tiOnal flag which covered the portrait was
Withdrawn by Miss Isabel Erwin, and the
audience gave vent to it's appreciation of
the presentment in excellent likeness of
Gen. F1tZhugh Lees well-remembered Tea-
lures.
The speaker then gave an outline of the
honored career of Gen. Lee in peace and in
war, and, expressing his thanks for the
honor conferred upon him in being chosen
TO represent Miss Angelo presented the
portrait to the association IN her behalf.
Major Carrington's Response.
entation had subsidized Maj. Warrington, in
accepting the portrait as a representative
of the association, said:
'At the request OF the executive commit
tee Of this association. the pleasing duty
has been conferred upon me of acknowledge
ing our acceptance of this most excellent
work of art, which with so much taste and
eloquence you have presented to us as the
spokesman of the fair artist to whose
genius and generosity we are indebted
1T was beautiful conception of hers,
being native of the Old Dominion, she
is, and her father having been gallant
cavalry soldier in the confederate army,
that she should have selected Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee as the subject for the display OF
her genius. her skill as a painter, and her
devotion to the south.
But few better subjects could have been
selected for an expression upon canvas of
all these high, noble and patriotic senti-
ments, and nothing could have been more
appropriate or more consistent with good
taste, after her work has been so we'll ac-
complished. than to place II here for pres
ervation. amid the galaxy of his inustrious
comrades which adorn the walls of our
hall"
High Character of Lee
After voicing the respect entertained by
all for the high character of Gen. Lee
as soldier, citizen and patriot, Major Car
rington, aguratiyely speaking. begged Mr.
Rixey to present to Miss Angelo the key
to the heart and 10 the hall of the vet
Grams. She would at all times be a well
come guest in both. He then closed with
the further sentiment: That her life may
be happy and prosperous. and long pre-
served for usefulness in her beautiful art
so that In the future she may be able to
contribute to the delight of others as she
has to our pleasure this evening in the
presentation of this highly appreciated and
greatly priced gift. which we accept in the
same spirit in which 1t has been offered"
The audience cordially echoed the senti-
ment and Joined the members Of the assoc
citation in a rising and enthusiastic vote of
thanks to Miss Angelo.
Mr.. John H. Laughton moved that the
portrait be framed, and to this proposition
the association gave unanimous approval
Major Holmes Conrad was then called on
and IN obedience TO the insistence of the
president and the audience made a response
that was as notable for brevlty as for grace
and wit-and Il was very brief His refer
ence TO the old italian motto on a coat of
arms, Men for deeds; women for words"
caught the amused fancy of the audience
An informal reception was then held dur
Ing which many OF the guests of the even
Ing were presented to Miss Angelo
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