The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-04

With thanks to all and expressions
OF appreciation for the entertainment
accorded them by the Richmond
chapter, the eighteen annual con-
sention of the Virginia division OF the
United Daughters OF the Confederacy
{ came to close last night IN the att
ditoriun of the Jefferson hotel.
Miss Nell Preston delivered and
read the message of appreciation and
thanked everyone connected with the
convention not failing to mention the
press which came in for some good
natured criticism during the after
noon session, when a motion was
made and later withdrawn to have
committee of censors appointed at
each convention In the future to pass
upon the stories TO be printed
The closing session OF the conven-
ton was as lively and as full Of In
terest as have been most of the 9TH
ers Several pieces OF important
business were transacted Several
resolutions and motions of Importance
were passed and brought out num-
Der of interesting features. one OF the
latter being the casting OF the first
negative vote OF the convention.
Amendment Is Lost
This resulted from the attempt to
pass an amendment to the constitu-
tion, offered by Mrs. Norman V. Ran
dolph. raising the per capita tax paid
the State division from 10 10 5 cents,
Argument on the additional tax of
cents was exhaustive, and resolved it.
self into a clash between the country
and city chapters. Not even the
declaration made by Mrs. Henderson
OF Loudoun could forestali the ineyl-
table. and the country delegates noted
such a vigorous opposition that Mrs
- u n a ant
Woodrow Wilson has signed the
tariff bill" declared Mrs, Hender-
son. the cost OF living is to be great
" reduced. and YOU can afford TO give
the extra nickie a year. The an
nouncement brought forth considera-
BILE applause, but no votes In support
Of the cause. and brought Mrs Ran
dolph to her decision that 1t was best
to withdraw from the field.
Bristol won out in the discussion
over the selection of the next meeting
place, and the 1914 convention of the
Virginia division will be held in that
town.
Mrs Montague. during the early
part OF the session, rose to a question
az personal privilege. and made a
statement as to the cause OF the mis-
understanding at the morning meet
Ing. She read a letter from State
AUQ1IOr L.. Lee moore QQ0lHB Htr
authority for the statement which
Mrs.. Campbell challenged.
Resolutions OF Thanks.
The resolution offered by Mrs. Mon
taguc acknowledging the Indebtedness
Of the division to the b. r. johnson
Publishing company was passed.
Copies of the History of the Confed-
crate Flags, a pamphlet written by
Miss Conrad. Of, Harrisonburg. were
presented the presidents of the chill
dren's chapters. The remainder of the
reports from the various chapters. and
the ladies at the head of the histori-
cal and educational work.
Mrs. Norman ". Randolph. presi-
dent OF the Richmond chapter, was
presented with a silver loving cup by
Mrs. Campbell. president Of the Vir-
ginia division. on behalf OF the home
chapter. In making the presentation
Mrs. Campbell said: Mrs. Randolph.
on behalf of the Richmond chapter
I wish to present you with this low
ing cup. which is filled to the brim
with the best wishes and heartfelt
devotion of the entire Virginia divi-
SION
Mrs. Randolph declared that she
felt that II was overlooking. and that
she felt unable to express her APP
preciation of the honor. II have just
had good time" she declared, 'the
others have made the convention
q success. and II is by their untiring
efforts that we have been able 10 do
our part. ! have just had a good |
time and for that reason feel I'M
worthy OF the honor which you are
doing me. 7 thank you, Richmond |
chapter. thank you
Inscribed on the silver cup is the
Following.
h TO Mrs. Norman ". Randolph, |
president OF the Richmond chapter, |
limited Daughters Of the Confederacy |
from its organization in 1885, token |
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