The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05

ing event in the history OF our associ-
alton. for We hold for the first time an
annual meeting within the walls OF a
building once the home Of Chief JUS
tice Marshall.
Our greatest work during the year
has been the restoration and return
ishing OF this building. This most
important duty was assigned TO the
committee, of which Mrs. Walter
Christian was the efficient chairman,
and the successful result Of the labors
Of this committee is a matter OF CON
Sratulntion to them, and OF much
pleasure TO the association.
We have been much encouraged and
gratified by the prompt and generous
responses made by many OF the de-
scendants and admirers of Judge Mar
shall. to whom appeals were made FOR
the gift or loan OF articles of interest
associated with him as a soldier,
statesman and judge. We have Sc
cured portraits of him and members
OF his family, painted by prominent
artists OF his day. books which he
was accustomed to use in his houts Oh
recreation or sturdy will be found in
the library. and his official robe Oh
office is a gift OF great value and in
find their way in q collection. which
We hope to make the most complete
and attractive Of any ever assembled
in honor of John Marshall
The formal opening of this historic
home will take place as soon as ar
engagements can be made for such an
interesting event We should always
gratefully remember our indebtedness
to the patriotic members OF the CITY
Council of the City OF Richmond, who
unanimously passed an ordinance APP
proved by his honor. Mayor d. G.
Richardson. July 20. 1911, which pro-
yided for the dedication Of the John
Marshall House to the memory Of Chief
Justice Marshall, and for the transfer
Of the property TO the perpetual GUS
tody of the Association for the Pre-
servation of Virginia Antiquities. We
cannot too often or too cordially EN-
phasize our very high appreciation OF
this action on the part OF the City
Council
The formal organization Of this
association took place IN the Executive
Mansion, and it has been our privilege
for many years to hold our meetings
in the building occupied and owned by
the virginia Historical Society. once
the home OF Robert F. Lee, whose
fame. like that OF Marshall. was worii-
wide. and who was declared by a dis
tinguished English officer TO have been
zone of the greatest. if not the
greatest. general to nave spoken the
English language" 1t would be strange
~. whilst transacting our business
within walls of a building. once the
home OF our greatest general We
had not drawn some inspiration lot
our work. know that ] voice tbs
sentiments of our entire membership
when say that we shall always
cherish the memory OF our old meeting
place. and be ever grateful Tor the
GORGEOUS and kind reception accordei
ms for 50 long a time by the virginia
Historical Society.
Annual Tes-
On January 80 the annual tea OF the
association was held in the Marsnah
house when more shsn 5000 mem
hers and their guests were entertained
with old virginia hospitality The ON
eerS and members Of the central com
msttec received the guests. assisted oy
Ms. Mann. the wife OF the Governor
Of virginia. and by members OF the
MarShaii family. The empty house had
been temporarily furnished for this
happv occasion bv the courtesy OF our
merchants and the loan OF antique
silver from the homes Of our city The
gathering was most brilliant, flowers
in profusiou throughout the nall ana
drawing rooms lending their color to
the charming scene. open fires gave
warmth and chcerfulness. and delieht-
FIJI refreshments were served Tne
chairman Of the committee in charge
81 the tea was Miss Frances scott as
sisted BY Mrs Egbert q. bcieh. Mrs-
"a = Valentine. Mics BEETLE Eliyson
ana Mrs G. p Doiiing.
The house was again opened IN De
cember. when the Conference = Gov
eruors was held IN THIS city. Many OF
the most distinguished guests visited
the building and expressed themxelN.s
IN terms Of highest praise Of the WORK
We have done for the preservation OF
this home. 80 rich IN historic nsmo.ics.
one OF the principal homes 81 king
Powhatan. n not bis chief abode. was
IN cIoncester County. and all That nov
remains q mark the spot where ne
/ form srIy lived j. . crunbiins CHIMNEY