Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-07
HENRY DAWSON SPEAKS
At BIC RALLY TONIGHT
Head OF American Red Cross Will BE
City's Guest OF Honor
During Day.
ROYAL WELCOME is PLANNED
Visitor VIII Have Time Occupied
With Several Informal Talks Be-
fore Principal Address at City
.iuditorium-Henr White Here.

Henry r. Dawson. chairman OF the
American Red Cross War Council. and
an internationally known nnancicr.
Will be Richmond's guest of honor to-
day. Right up to tho moment that he
motors TO the City Auditorium. where
a monster Red Cross rally vii, beg in
at s:l5 O'Clock tonight. his time VIII
be fully occupied with numerous en-
gagemcnts. Everything is IN readi-
ness for the reception and entertain
ment OF Mr.. Dawson. who laid aside
his duties senior partner in the
banking house OF J. p. Morgan & Co.
to serve without pay as the Red Cross
head. and for the big mass -meeting &
which will round out the days busy
program.
Mr.. Dawson, who travels in private
car. is scheduled TO arrive at 1850
oc!ocl; this morning. He will be ac-
companied by Ivy l.. Lee. his assistant,
also formerly Of Morgan & Co:
Harvey ID. Gibson, general manager OF
the Red Cross. and other speakers.
Probably between $50 and 10 o'clock
he Will be met at his car by recep-
tion committee composed Of the fol-
lowing members: Coleman wortham.
chairman Of the Richmond Chapter.
Red Cross, Henry l.. Cabell, John
Stewart Bryan, Mayor George Ainslie.
I. J. Marcuse. Warren =. Taylor,
Arthur II. Wilmer and Dc Soto Fitz
Gerald.
After the preliminary greetings have
been exchanged. Mr.. Lee Will be taken
by Mr. Bryan and DR.. j. a {. Chand-
ler. Superintendent Of Schools TO the
.Ia,,o kI,rSh.1i @ so u.I,
Will make short talk 10 the pupils on
will address the student bodies OF the
junior schools and one Of the colored
schools.
DAWSON MEETS BUSINESS
MEN At LUNCHEON
During the morning Mr.. Dawson will
be taken on an automobil, tour OF the
city by Mr.. Wortham. Brief stops will
be made a various points OF historical
interest, and the headquarters OF the
local chapter. Fourth and Grace Streets,
will be visited.
Al 1880 o'clock Mr.. Dawson will be
the guest OF Mr.. Wortham at a
luncheon at the Commonwealth Club.
The luncheon will be attended by a
number of business men. Mr.. Dawson,
it is expected. will make a short talk
In the jefferson Hotel auditorium.
at 1880 o'clock. Mr.. Dawson viii! ap-
pear before gathering of Red Cross
officers and workers He will talk in
formally on the work that is being
done by the organization. and confer
with the officials of the local chapter
regarding the progress that has been
made in this city.
At 80 o'clock Il dinner will be given
for Mr.. Dawson by john Shelton Will
liams. Comptroller of the Currency, and
treasurer of the National Red Cross,
at Mr.. Wiiliams's home. Paxton" on
the Cary Street Road.
The feature event OF tho days pro-
gram will be the mass-meeting In the
City Auditorium. This will afford Mr..
Dawson an opportunity to appear face
to face before Red Cross supporters
and the public generally. telling the
Red Cross story and giving an account
of what Is being done with the $780,
100000 war fund. Chairman Wortham
stated last night that ali Indications
pointed toward record breaking at
tendance at the maSS-mectinE. II
sh ould like to see a tremendous thronG
present" said Mr. Workman. because
of tho wonderful opportunity which
Mr.. Davison's coming affords the pub
lie of hearing one of the country's
famous men" The meeting will be
free in every respect. no collection or
subscriptions being taken.
HENRY WHITE HEADS
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Besides being largely attended, the
mass meeting promises to be tho occa-
sion of much enthusiasm. 4 patriotic
atmosphere will pervadc tho program.
Seated upon the stage Will be 81 chorus
OF 300 voices. composed of members of
the John Marshall High School chorus
and the Wednesday Club. In addition
to Chairman Workman. who will pre-
side at the rally. places on the stage
Will DO reserved for a few prominent
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