Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-10-07
u. D. c..
State Convention.
A large gathering of promi.
nent members of the orga-
nization Royalty enter
tanned by the Local
Chapter nd the
People generally
of Martinsburg.

Daughters OF the C0nfeQeracy OF est
Virginia which came to close last
night was pronounced one of the larg
est and most enjoyable conventions
ever held during the existence of the
organization and ESPECIALLY enjoyed by
the good people of Martinsburg who
have had the pleasure of entertaining
the convention. There were large
number of ladies from all over The
state in attendance as delegates and
visitors and all were protused in their
expressions of appreciation or the
hospitality of our people.
The proceedings from beginning to
end were interesting and instructive
The visitors were entertained at the
private homes of Marlinsburg and
every attention possible were paid them
Between business meetings there
were papers read and addresses made
which while filled with "Charity to all
and malace TO none" manifested and
undying devotion to,the cause lost, but
still loved. 1t was body of true
Southern women and they went about
their business with a loving.
The convention was called to order
on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in
the Episcopal parish house on West
King street. Rev. w. F. Locke led IN
prayer. The address of welcome was
made by Mayor w. r. Caskey in
which he babe the ladies a cordial well
com 10 our city in very neat and
appropriate speech. Other addresses
of welcome are made by Mr.. A. G.
Nadenbous:h, on behalf of the Board
of Trade, DR.. James Whann McSherry,
on behalf of Berkeley County Camp,
of the Confederate Venterans and Mrs.
McSherry, the President General of
the United Daughters of the Confeder-
aey, on behalf the local chapter An
eloquent and able response was made
by Mrs. e. G. McNeer, delegate from
Uniou, Monroe county.
After the committee Oh credentials
reported the ladies are invited to the
lecture room of the First Baptist
church were deli yhtful luncheon
was served.
One of the most charming features
of the occasion was the Historical and
literary entertainment on Wednesday
night in charge of Miss Mary G. Strib-
l.. .f ln N
Division The building was crowded
and every number of the program was
greatly enjoyed. one OF the principal
features of this entertainment was the
chorus of children OF Southern songs
trained by Mrs q. +. Grimsly. The
little tots were perfectly trained ana
sang "pse Gwine Back TO Dixie,
Massa's in de Cold Ground and Dixie's
Land" in beautiful manner to the
accom- paniment on the piano by MISS
Lillian Harrison and the Cello by
Miss Ruth Jones
Mr.. X. ID. shepherd, the noted Shake
spearin actor recIted selections from
GAS you like it," "Ihe Merchant OF
Venice and from Bret Harte,l IN his eX-
cellent manner. DR.. Bruce Geyer
sang a solo. Miss Tomliness, Of Charles
town read paper an What woman
gave to the Confederacy. Mrs. Z. l..
Reed of Huntington read an able and
interesting paper of Robert f. Lee and
Mrs. Kennie Smith of Parkersburg,
read paper on Lee IN West Virginia.
The officers of the Division during
the past year have been, Miss Jennie
Stuart Price, of LouisbGrg, President
Mrs. l.. &. Burlington, of Hunting.
ton and Mrs. s. 5. Green, of Charles
ten vice presidents.
Mrs. Sallie Lee Powell, OF Shep-
herdstown, recording secretary
Miss Kinnie f. Smith, OF Parkers-
burg, corresponding secretary.
Mrs. &. l.. Thompson, of huntington
treasurer.
Miss Mary Calvert sribliug, Mar
tinsburg, historian.
/ Mrs. c. l.. Reed, Of Huntington, d.
I rector of children's auXi!arles.
| Miss Minnie l. Wotring, Of Morgan
town recorder of cross Of honor.
Mrs. John &. Dice, of Lewisburg reg
/ istrar.
All of these officers were reelected
excepting Mrs. Green second vice-pres-