The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-14
MRS. LIZZIE GEORGE HENDERSON,
Preslslcnt-Gcnernl.
Especial TO The Times. Dispa tch.J


JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION. Noven-
Ter, ia steady. drzzling rain during
the earlier hours of the morning did
not dampen the spirits Of the National
Association of the United Daughters
OF the Confederacy. who opened their
fourteenth annual convention to-day in
the Auditorium with an attendance of
several hundred delegates, including
representatives from every State that
formed the Confederacy and many
from other States. North East and
West.
A fnirer audience never graced the
big building. and great enthusiasm
marked the opening exercises. The
interior of the Auditorium was lavish
ly decorated in Confederate colors and
a number of the old war banners OF
ceived with applause.
nInny FeIicitou. Speeches.
Mrs. Lizzie George Henderson,. pres
ident-general called the body to order.
Mrs. James Y. Leigh, of Norfolk, pre-
sided over the session, and with briaf
appropriate words, introduced each OF
the speakers.
President Tucker welcomed the
Daughters of the South in behalf OF the
exposition company paying loving
+ tribute
of the women of the Southland, In
the memorable struggles of the six
ties. He was given a rousing ovation.
Rear-Admiral Harrington represent
ed Lieutenant Governor Ellyson. un-
avoidably detained, and extended a
warm welcome to the ladies in be-
half of the State of Virginia. Mrs.
Leigh welcomed the convention In be-
half of the Daughters OF Norfolk and
Portsmouth. Mrs. Henderson spoke at
length In response to the generous
welcomes. and was received with re-
ptated ovations.
Features of tho meeting were the
selections rendered by the combined
Confederate Choirs of Norfolk and
Portsmouth,. assisted by the United
States Phinney's Band.
Reception At Beauvoir.
Following the sessions in the Audi
torium the ladies' and invited guests
repaired TO Beauvoir, where brilliant
reception lasted for over two hours
and light refreshments were served.
The officers of Pickett- Buchanan Chap
ter received the visitors. and the lun-
cheon was in charge OF Mrs. Pearson.
while Mrs. w. w. Old acted as Hostess
OF the occasion.
The late afternoon session of the
convention was held In the chapter
room in the Odd Fellows Building,
Norfolk. and was given over to the
report of the credential committee',
reports of officers, and other routine
business incident to the organization
OF the body for business.
of the body for business. There were
reports from the various State and
oh nntn 1
pages OF closely typewritten matte.
rhe general condition of the order was
| shown tn be excellent, as we'll as the
/ amount of work accomplished during
I the past year In the nature OF monu-
| ment funds, partfcipations in decora-
| ton days, reunions and social events
/ The Program.
The following is the program 70,
1 the remainder of the week.
| Thursday morning, November 14th
10 o'clock-Prayer; continuation OF
presidents report and other business.
Thursday afternoon. $50 O'Clock
Memorial service; business.
Thursday evening-Reccption giver
by Hostess chapter in VIII nla Build.
ing, from $3.50 to 1880 O'clock.
Friday morning, November 18th, II
Fociock--Praycr; business.
! Friday afternoon, $50 o'clock--Dusi
mess.
Friday evening. S o'cloek-Historica
land musical.
Saturday morning. November 10th
10 O'Clock,
Saturday afternoon. $40 &clock.
Saturday evening, o'clock-i;lcctio,
.Eof officers,
Among the most Important matters
to be considered at the present session
1 Is 4 revision OF tho constitution an,
/ bylaws. with a change in tho tim,
of holding the annual meetings f-on
November 10 October.