The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-17
SOCIAL, and
PERSONAL

IN connection with the approaching
celebration in Richmond ana
throughout the South OF the one
hnndrcdth anniversary Of the bif,h
of President Jefferson Davis, Mrs.
Cornelia Branch stone, president gem
eraI. has issued the following address
to the divisions and chapters Of the
United Daughters Of the confcdcracy
"You are again reminded of the near
approadh OF the one hnndredtli ami
versary of the birth of our beloved
f chjeftain. jefferson Davis. the one and
orly President OF the Confederate
states. and 1t Is urged that each chap
ter Will celebrate June I'D in such man
ner as to make 1t a memorable coca
sion 10 every citizen of your county
and state Let your program for that
day speak in loving memory of MS uh-
bjrmished character. his upright life
and his great unselfsh service. Do all
~ your power to promote In the
schools, public and private, and In your
chapter meetings, a close study Of the
tubifc and religious life of Mr.. DAVIS.
as shown In the Memoirs of Mrs. Je.-
fcrson Davis, and learn of his patience,
fortitude and suffering from the Prison
Life or jefferson Davis by DR.. j. J.
Craven The Rise and Fall of the
Davis, will give you the true history
OF that time, and will tell OF the great
service of the men whose memory we
honor aud cherish.
division presidents are requested to
urge upon the chapters under their ad-
n!inistration the proper observance OF
these provisions, and To notify the
chairman of their committees on chap
ter extension that to all chapters or
ri az
RAY be ramed for President Davis or
any member of his family, or for either
of his three homes--'RosemOnt MS
childhood home; 'Brierhcld' and Beau
yoir,--a Saeel will be given, made of
Beauvoir wood with silver name plate.
AS a deed of commemoration and
education. chapters are requested to
place. pictures OF Jefferson Davis In
the public and private schools during
this year. The presentation should be
accompanied by such fitting ceremony
ny Will impress the students of the
schools with the greatness and grand
eur OF the name you seek to honor.
Again, AJAX your loyal support and CO.
operation In the work of the General
Association. that. for the sake of our
dear cause, the year shall be fruitful
OF results. More than ever is your
support needed with strong. earnest
hearts and willing hands. for. over
whelmcd by a great sorrow, cropping
diniy for the light ask your loyal
aid in the great purposes of our or
gInization
For the loving sympathy extended
may God bless YOU"
Misses McIlwnInc E:ntcrtnlncd.
The Misses McIlwane, OF Petersburg.
arc visiting Mrs. Thomas Cary. John
son at Union Theological Seminary
Mrs Johnson entertained in their honor
on TUESDAY afternoon and evening, and
Miss Tinsicy WAS their hostess at n
luncheon given on Wednesday at
Picqucnooquc.
Mrs. n r. Jameson entertained the
visitors on Wednesday evening. and
Mrs. Johnson gave them a luncheon
on Thursday. The young ladies' are
exceedingly popular in Petersburg So
ciety and have been most cordially re-
ceiycd in Richmond
benefit Performance.
y benefit performance for the public
Fairgrounds Will be giycn at the Co
Ionial Theatre on Tuesday evening.
..i,rii 2S,h. under the auspices of the.
sNa}entine Mothers Club.
Tho regular Keith vaudeville pro-
gram VIII be presented. and the mothers
OF the club hope that full house VIII
be present to encourage their efforts
and aid them in showing their apprc
cation OF the Kindness of Mr.. Hill,