The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-05
GOVERNOR COMMENDS
IDEA OF MOTHERS DAY
Writes Letter Expressing Wish fer Its
General Observance Through
out State.
ANSWERS
PROTESTS
AINSLIE
Tells Philadelphia Society That Rich
mond People VIII Rally to support
of Mothers Clubs.

Governor Stuart deviated from tho
former custom OF Issuing a proclama-
ton fixing tho date OF Mothers Day In
Virginia by addressing n personal let
ter yesterday to Mrs. w. a. Burrows.
president OF the Federation Of Mothers
Cube, in which he warmly comments
tho movement, and recommends It's
observance In all parts OF the state.
His letter follows
II esteem 1t an honor to add my
hearty concentrations to tho annual
observance OF Mothers Day throughout
Virginia. and TO express the hope that
the celebration on Sunday, May 10, may
be even moro general than In proceed
ing years.
THE sentiment OF Mothers Day at
once touches the tenderest emotions
and evokes tho most hallowed mem
cries in all men and all women. 1t is
most fitting that public meetings be
held. and that every one honor his
own mother. living or dead. by wear
ing n white flower.
"We cannot too fully realize tho
truth that the mothers OF the nation
are the foundation of it's homes. with
out which In their truest sense no peo-
pie can be great
Yours very truly
I'll C. STUART.
Governor"
The occasion which tho Governor so
heartily commends was tho subject for
protestntion by the Mothers Day In
ternational Association, Inc. OF Philu-
delpha. which wrote to Mayor Ainslie
recently, urging him to prevent tho
celebration arranged by the Fedora
ton of Mothers Clubs. because that
organization was not affiliated with
the Philadelphia body. To this COM
munication, the Mayor returned ycster-
III In nj ynrf
Mothers Day International Association.
Inc, 2031 North Twelfth Street,
Philadelphia. Pa:
Gentlemcn,-l beg to acknowledge
receipt OF your letter OF April IS. You
were correctly Informed. through the
Richmond papers, that society of wo-
men. calling itself the Federation of
Mothers Clubs. Is preparing to solicit
funds in this city from the public
through the sale of flowers. for tho
support OF its work. This society of
women calls Itself by the namo under
which 1t is Incorporated in this State
and the work Of the association is de-
voted exclusively to child welfare
L respectfully affirm that the Rich
mond federation does not make any use
OF the name of your association nor of
your work: II does not designate tho
date OF your celebration, II docs not
pretend to be a member OF your assc-
citation. or to have any connection with
It, The local association Is not mas
queradinG in any disguise, whereby to
deceive the public and l am not aware
that they have ever publicly evidenced
an acquaintance with your existence
Certain 1t is that they have never at
tempted to take advantage of your
work.
l am grateful to you for your solicit
tude In behalf OF the protection OF the
people OF this city from the work OF
our Mothers Clubs. but the members
or the clubs and their work In behalf
or child welfare arc go we'll known In
this community that I think thew have
its approval and support.
Very respectfully yours,
GEORGE AINSLIE