The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
OF WORK
AT JANE,T0
Interesting Meeting Of Central
Committee Of A. P. v. A.
Held Tuesday.

AT meeting OF the central commit
tee Of the Association for the Preser-
walton OF Virginia Antiquities Tues
day morning much routine business
of Importance was transacted. Reports
of the Jamestown Island committee
concerning improvements and expendi-
lures Oh the lsiano during the last
summer Were read and also those from rom
their activities since their last meet
ing in May. Mrs. John 3. Light1oot
chairman Of the jamestown aasn,, co 81 her
work there. and reported everyth..
IN the best of shape. The resignation
of Mrs. y. w. CARRIER as recording sec
greet. and she was. made a member OF
the central committee and elected to
the office OF assistant recording secre-
tary.
The Gus tody of the Rising. sun
tavern, recently purchased by the as
ISOLATION, was placed in the hands
of the fredericksburg branch Several
rollnent The meeting was presided
over by Mrs. j. Taylor Eliyson. The
report of Mrs Lightfoot was as FOL-
lows: a., or. A. ,,nes,ow,,
win rot be made at this meeting in view OF
there being only one more regular session
CT this body before the annual meeting IN
JuLuary when fun report IN dsta'i -
work at jamestown VIII be submitted
~ Will simply mention some of the com l, I.
pieted work at jamestown for the gratiii-
cation OF the members OF thus assoGlauoh
present that they may share with the James
town committee which. in.spite OF the lapor
involved. finds general sat sfaction IN, re-
viewing during the past four months the nc-
ctmpiishmeut OF many permanent improve
ments at the Island.
1.-THE Colonial entrance gates and the
memorial building given through the pa
triotic zeal and generosity OF the two Sc
cip,ies of Colonial DANES OF America. were
the first and valued contributions toward inc
work OF restoration at Jamestown. IheS
han been gratefully accented when we con.
vcned for the summer. Since then the Rest
Ht Use. given by the government. has been
completed. It is spacious. has an ample
supply of water throughout, and gives
al undant room and resting places for tour
lists The sea walk. finished in August. has
scded greatly to the enjoyment of VISITORS
and to the attractiveness OF the GROUNDS.
The water supply is unusually good. but FOR
grcnter force than he secured from an
artesian well large rank has been erected
In Us inconspicuous place as possible.
which will throw stream Of water In case
OF need TO the necessary height Hydrants
have been placed throughout the grounds.
and the fountain. the gift Of the Society OF
GGns OF the Colonial Wars. Is erected and
g'ves ample drinking places. TO man and
meeting long-f need. but is an ornament
to the grounds.
Monument Unveiled.
"The Norfolk branch unveiled on July
Goth memorial of priceless value In the
form of monument to the first House OF
Eurgesses 1t stands Just without the
church-yard Enclosure. and is not only beau
TRULY inscribed with fitting tribute. but
henrs the name OF each members OF first
House of BurGcsses. thus perbetuating In
stone the heroic deeds and makers Of our
early history.
On nctr ,,-itf =, s;p ND iypn
s'vc ceremony Mrs. Donald Mclean. presl-
dent-general OF the Daughters Of the Amer
itan Revolution. presented the Association
fo' the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
with the Colonial residence, erected by the
patriotism and generosity of the D. A. RS.
urGer the direct guidance OF Mrs. b. l.. Pur-
cell; chairman. 1t Is a beautiful gift, most
comfort OF the Association for the Presef-
walton Of Virginia Antiquities and Its work.
crit at jamestown, and enabling your com
r1ittes to extend the hospitality Of this
house to members OF Kindred and patriotic
sc cicties visiting the island.
zone Of the most lovely. needed and strik
Ink improvements at Jamestown Is the COM
| inr the old church and graveyard. 1t is
the gift Of our beloved and honored rresi.
don't. Mr.. Joseph Bryan.
1T is with special qualification that re-
ert the successful work done at the Souve-
nj, House, in spite OF many unlocked for
| Obstacles among them being competition at
excursions throughout tho summer. but the
! maximum time given tourists has never ex-
/, cen6ed thirty minutes. and frequently less;
| yc, In spite of this short time allowed ylsi-
! tLrs the gross receipts to date from the
1 Souvenir House have amounted to s2.5a7.ls.
Your committee has still great deal OF
| work In CONTEMPLATION. particularly In the
| treatment OF the grounds and viii from
! tins to time submit to you Its plans. asking
/ your cooperation and APPROVAL