The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-11-25
MATTERS.
OF PRESS OF WASH
MGToN AND RICHMOND. ~
VISIT OF THE WASHINGTON CLUB
.fff z5t TO THIs CITY. a::a.
HOW THEY WE'RE ENTERTAINED.
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OF RlcHm0nQs OuT fisltOrS dTIifeu h1 o.oo
A. NJ, and were immediately escorted to
the Spotswood Hotel by the committee ap-
pointed to receive them. They were there
registered as follows: Arthur Shepperd,P.
A. Julien, G.. W. Parker, j.. Z. Potts and
III. ". o. Conner, Washington RepGbhcGn;;
r. f. Boisseaux, John Hunter, and w. R.
McLain, Washington Star; W. @. Mcbride,
Washington Chronicle j. g. Holland, New
York Associated Press /: w. P. Copeland,
Journal Of Commerce.; G.. "A. Plllsbery,
New York World Nat. Sardo and W.H.
Harrison, Washington Sunday Herald; Q.
r. Cromwell, Newark, n. D.; w. ". War
mond Dispatch, &c.; Clifford Warden,
Philadelphia Day; Fred. Boyce, Western
Union Telegraph; James e. Thomson,
Buffalo, N. z; A. Nailor, Jr., Washington,
n. c.: J. C. Boatman and Pevy Petit, Gin
clnnati Times; Wilson Kennedy, Toronto
Alto O'clock the members of the Wash
ington and Richmond Clubs assembled IN
the 'drawing-room of the Spotswood, and,
having been called to order by Mr. Handy,
chairman of, the Committee Of Arrange
ments, Mr. Thos. H. Wynne addressed the
visitors as follows,
/" Gentlemen of the Washington Press
Club: -, .,- 500 =,
st It affords me great pleasure to perform
the task of welcoming you to our city, on
behalf of the Richmond Press Club, though
I must say q more competent person
mioht nave, been selected. But, no mat
ter how, much more competent he, might
be-no matter how much more eloquent
and graceful speaker he might be--no one
could perform this pleasant task with
deeper or more heartfelt sincerity than my.
self. was not fortunate enough to be one OF
those who visited your city last New Year,
but from, the accounts given by those who
were there. fear we will sadly fail to re-
ciprocate. Since you visited us, calamlties
relentless and impartial, has been at work
among the members of the Press of this
city, and among its victims has been him
whom we loved and respected, and whose
name we still and will ever cherish, j. B.
Brock. Many Of you miss him miss his
genial disposition, kiud-heartedness, and
his intelligent look. Alas, he is no more.
| AS have already said, our city has been
severely tried, and calamity after calam-
I ity has east q universal gloom over our
people, and fear we cannot entertain you
as YOU deserve, We have no splendid edi-
fees, no beautiful works Of art to show;
| we possess none Of those attractions which
| pIease the traveller all the world over, and
| for which he chiefly looks, but our city:
| ia surrounded by the most picturesque
scenery, aud the site which nature gave it
| for foundation, and Its surroundings, we
think are unequalled. But we are glad to
see you, we love to see your smiling faces
with US, and we offer you sincere, heart
| felt welcome" = -.."--
publican, on behalf Of the visitors, returned
thanks in few words. He said !: -
"Gentlemen Of the Press Club Of Rich
. mond,-In the absence Of. our venerable
patriarch, Mr.. Gobright, allow me to return
| thanks for your kind and formal welc ONE.
] say formal welcome, because we felt this
morning when we arrived at the depot that
no warmer greeting could be given us. Be-
iere us ready at all times to assist you in
carrying out your programme, and we can
assure You that we will do our best to en-
l. joy the entertainment you have prepared
| for us. I know we will enjoy it,"
Omnibuses having been provided by
Messrs. CARRIER & Co., the guests were then
taken to various points Of interest about
the city, including Castle Thunder, Libby
Prison, Rockets, Libby Hill, the Monu-
| mental Church, Davis Mansion, the Capt.
tol, and the Washington Monument.
They then visited, by invitation, the Ex-
duced to his Excellency, Gov. Walker, and
to Colonel Med Donald, Secretary Of the Com
monwealth. A few moments having been
spent in conversation, and in the discussion
OF the refreshments bountifully provided,
the health OF Governor Walker was pro-
| posed by Colonel Cromwell in a few neat
and complimentary remarks. He spoke of
| the Governor as representative OF con-
serYatism which would yet advance him to
positions of great trust and influence, not
| ONLY in the state, but in the nation. These
remarks were received with much applause.
Gov. Walker responded to Col. Cromwell
for the complimentary illusions to himself,
and said he certainly could wish, though
he did not expect, that the gentleman's
bright predictions as to his future would
| be realized.
| After few words in acknowledgment of
/ the power of the press, and or bis respect
| for the profession of the Journalist, he
quoted, in conclusion, the language OF KIP
guests and their families, "May you all
| live long and prosper
From the Governors the party went to
Gerot,s, where an excellent lunch was
spread, and thence went to the Theatre,
| by special invitation of Manager Ogden.
| The burlesoue was >" Ernani," and the
Blondes did their best, d noticeable feature
of the performance being several we'll
| timed complimentary illusions to the Press
Club of Richmond and their visitors.
at 5 O'Clock the event OF the day took
place. 1t was grand banquet at Zetele's,
got up in the unapproachable style OF That
prince OF caterers, cooks, and restaurate urs.
The table was Handsomely adorned with
flowers from Morton's and confectionery
| from Pizzini's, and laden with course after
course of dehcacies, the whole arranged
under the personal supervisor and by the
skilled hands of Zetelle.3 Smiths popular
band furnished the music for the occasion.
+ Colonel Gilman, President of the Rich
mond Club, presided at one end Of the ta-:
| bic ;SMr. Wynne at the other, and Mr.
Handy acted as toast-master. AT the proper
time during the festivities the following
regular tossts were drunk: @ LIZ
/ i.eOur Guests: Exemplars OF courtly
hospitality and chiYalrous friendship.
Though we are happy to welcome them as
guests on this occasion, we know that each.
one is a host in himself all the time. .ai.s :,
Responded to by K. +. Boisseau, of the
Washington Star.
MUSIC: March from &c Martha" @
2. The City of Richmond Though yis-s
tied with fire and flood, her people nobly
press onward. Let the press be sustained,
and their triumph Is assured.
Responded TO by Col. Thos. a. Wyplte.
Music: ;" Garry me Back to, Old Viz
3. The Press Clubs Of Washington and
sRichmond-trnnaps In the social pack.
How is that for high 2" ;g.:g, -
Hesponded to by Arthur Shepperd, OF
the Washingt gton Nosionas RepubIfcdn. y
Music: sShoo, Ely b e
a. The Newspaper Man:
q 40 pent-up Ulira Is his prison; :, -;