The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18

up a strong line of defense around the
era cious words of welcome. introduced
Or r. 3. Smithey. who made the
address OF welcome, to which Mrs.
Allen responded
Mrs. Mary Lewis Tucker, of Pow
hatan, was nominated and elected
secretary Of the convention.
The chairman called for reports
from the chapters. and the following
responded: Amelia. Richmond. Ches-
terrified. Lee, Williamsburg, Powhatan.
Goochland Hanover and New Kent.
An invitation was extended to the
convention by Williamsburg chapter
for the meeting to be held there in
1915
The junior chapters were then cali
ed on for their reports. Five cnap-
tiers responded Mrs w c. NJ Mer-
chant recording secretary: Mrs. 3.
A. Rlenner, third vice president. Mrs.
\. r. Randolph and Mrs. A. p Drew
gave interesting talks on auxiliary
work
Mrs Forsythe. widow Of General
a, r. Hill. and Mrs General James
McG!ll were Introduced to the con-
vention by Mrs. Randolph, after be-
ing escorted IN the platform lay Mrs
~ l.. y al tNtii A4ld hES~ y ran
doiph, They were received with much
enthusiasm and applause by a rising
audience.
Captain John Lamb was introduced
to the audience by Mrs. Randolph,
and made an interesting address. pay
ing many beautiful tributes TO the
women Of the South. and especially
To the Daughters OF the Confederacy.
After the singing Of Dixie and the
giving OF the Rebel Yell. the co.yen-
tion adjourned to the college gym
nasium, where a sumptuous dinner
WAS served by the ladies OF the Han
over chapter.
The meeting was again called 10
order at 2 clock and the minutes
of the morning session were read and
approved. Report was then made
of the Shiloh monument fund by Mrs
Merchant, and of the Arlington mon
ument fund. rs Mrs. J. NJ Gregory
of Chesterfield.
A report of the relief fund was
made by Mrs. Randolph In which she
made splendid plea for the needy
Confederate women who are helped
by this fund
Upon invitation. Mrs a. r. VIII
mer. in the absence OF Mrs. Monta-
que. gave report Of the home for
the Needy Confederate Women. Mrs
Randolph made a report on the Con-
federate museum for Mrs. j Taylor
Ellyson. who was prevented from be-
ing present
District Chairman Mrs. w r Al
len made strong plea for educa-
tiona} work, giving interesting data
and putting special stress on this
branch of L. ID, G. work. The writ
ing ~ a Southern history was then
discussed by the convention. and Or
Il Il, Smithey. OF Randolph Macon
college, was requested to look into
the matter, His history of Virginia
was endorsed by the convention. and
he thanked them most heartily for
their endorsement
This meeting of the convention was
voted wonderful success. great In
terest being manifested In all branches
Of the work
Hanover chapter for their gracious
hospitality. the social features be-
ing most charming
Mrs. Herndon Cartwright has as
her guest Miss Clarke. of Orange
Mr.. +. Morgan Shepherd left this
week on business trip to New York
ard Philadelphia
Mrs. Frank l., Day. who has been
the guest of relatives in Baltimore
Will return To-Day,
Mrs. Fred Messick, of Auburn. Ala.
IS the guest Of her parents, DIR. and
Mrs. R. r., BiackweN.
Mrs. Edward Muller Of Baltimore
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Frank
Day.
Miss Blanche Chenery is on a visit
TO her mother, Mrs, James Chenery.
Miss Warhurton. who has been the
guest az Mrs. c. G., Bridges during
the L. p. c. convention. has returned
to her home in williamsburg.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Tucker. Of Powhatan,
Is the guest OF her sister. Mrs Bar
rett Sydnor.
Mrs James Chenery entertained a.
bridge on Thursday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Mitchell,
of Halifax. Nova Scotia. are the
guests of Mrs James Harris.
Mrs. Temple Roy and Mrs. Cooper
have returned to their homes in Rich
mond. after visiting Mrs. Leslie Ellis
Mrs. Dimmock, OF Gloucester, Is
visiting her daughter. Mrs, James
Harris.
Mrs. W. T Allen. OF Richmond. and
Mrs. w C..N. Merchant. Of Chatham.
who have been the guests of Mrs. w.
D. Cardwell during the U. d. c. con-
vention. have returned to their
homes.
At a meeting of the Girls Literary
club at the home OF Mrs. James Hoof-
magic on Tuesday evening. the en-
gagement and approaching marriage
of Miss Martha Drewry Hughes to
Rev. James keene. OF the Baltimore
conference, was announced The
wedding. which will take place on
June the 18th. in the Presbyterian
church here. will be a brilliant social
event.
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