The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-10
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hontas, assisted by young member OF
/ the Washington branch. Alfred Rives
Stands. Lieutenant-Governor J. Tay-
lor Ellysop in n short address accept
ed the tablet in behalf of the asso-
citation.
Day of SURPRISING loneliness
The day was one Of surpa ssing love-
! liness, every part Of the grounds were
visited, the crowd being greatly en-
larged from Williamsburg and from
Accomac on the Eastern Shore. The
Iold-fashioned flower and rose garden
was in exquisite bloom when the
company walked up the path pass
ing the sundial to enter the Yeardley
| House. built in 1907 by the Daugh ters
OF the Revolution. The house Is at
tractively furnished in colonial style
with historic pictures. among them
the marriage and baptism OF Poca-
| hontas. Mrs. Iightfoot with Miss
Lottie G. Garrett, Mis- Gait and other
| ladies' Of Williamsburg. had trans
formed the interior into a perfect
bower Of flowers, and set the table
in the dining room with an abundance
OF refreshments. which were thor
oughy enjoyed. During this buffet
luncheon Miss Miller expressed her
great pleasure and the thanks OF her
branch for the beautiful arrangements
and the hospitable entertainment that
had been given them. The return
trip was made without incident, a spe-
cial car having been provided by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Of
ficials.
In connection with the presenta-
ton OF this tablet wish to express the
very great interest our association has
taken in the beautiful tribute paid to
Princess Pocahontas by erecting two
exquisite stained-Eiass windows in
1914, at Gravesend. England, in ST
Georges Church, near which she lies
buried. Statesmen. bishops. ministers
and ladies and gentlemen witnessed
the dignified and impressive presenta-
ton services. We offer our hearty
congratulations for this work.
A Monument at Blackwell.
The Virginia Danes have honored
their State in making a magnificent
beginning which / trust in due time
will be followed UP by this associa-
ton in placing at Blackwell. England,
a Virginia Granite Monument with
tablets placed on It's four sides. which
will relate the history of the en-
barking Of the colonists who landed
at jamestown IN 1907, and the events
OF history which followed II. and thus
establish in the minds OF our Eng
founder OF the nation.
| The following dainty invitation was
graciously accepted by a number of us
who were the honored guests OF the
Williamsburg branch:
To one again. AS long ago,
Does Williamsburg invite
Good friends to Join In merry dance,
And surely twill delight
Each one to tread measure gay.
Dressed in the old Colonial way
That fashion of n by-gone day.
8P. M. April Is. 1914.
The ball was given In the library
df William and Mary College. 1t
would take pages to describe the
beauty and loneliness Of the scene
and the charming Costumes and jewels
worn. which graced the present bellies
and matrons. as well AZ those ia
nous In the olden time.
/ The ball opened with q brilliant re-
lception. followed by the stately minuet.
The dancers were resplendent In bali
dress Of the colonial period, dancing
with grace and dignity
With Mrs. william Bulhtt Fitxhugh
an directress. the Debedeayen branch,
OF Northampton County. Ii courage
ously carrying on its work Of preserv.
ing the old court building at East
Vile. The demand for The removal of
the courthouse. Or its destruction. en-
tsIed great expense upon those WIN
have done the work, and hope that
every citizen In the county will show