The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-10
LOCAL MATTERS.
TEEE X. II. KS.
THEIR HEIRFoURTHANNrvERsARY-As soCIABLE
PARTY PREsENT-FUNNY SCENES AND
INCIDENTS.

That well-known organization, the Kon.
seryatiye Kampaign Klub, had their fourth
anniversary dinner at Glen Ella on yester.
day. Despite the threatening clouds nearly
all. the guests invited were present, and the
comfortable quarters and large pavilion
raised on the lawn near Mr.. McClcrnan's
residence left them but little cause for solici-
tude. Rain or shine, they went out to en-
ioy themselves. and so they did. Most Of
1 the klub wefit out in the morning, but the
boat that went up in the afternoon carried
UP number Of guests, including the Rich
mond Amateur Band. The second party
marched up into the lawn in grand
style, headed by youth bearing a ban-
ner of strange device, upon which was
inscribed: sFFor President, Sam. J. Til
bricks; for Vice-President, Tom. A.
Helden; for Congressional Chaplain, George
Canning Wilde" The last-mentioned gentle
man bore the banner, and as the procession
marched in great merriment was produced.
Shortly afterwards field sports were pro-
nounced in order, and foot-race for the
champion leather medal was first in order.
After several false starts the race and prize
was won by Major John II. H.zClaiborne. The
presentation speech was made by Hon. a.
NJ. Kelley, and responded to by the recipi-
ent with much taste.
After this each member was presented with
neat white silk badge, upon which were
admirably executed miniature photographs
of Tilden and Hendricks. This was the work
of w. E. Trahern, Esq, OF the firm OF
Wright & Co., photographers. This gifted
artist then took Il group OF the active and
honorary members OF the "klub" and
another of the city officials present.
At O'Clock dinner was announced, and
the guests took their seats around the we'll
filled table.
After they had discussed the eatables to
their full satisfaction the toasts were an
nounced in the following order:
Our candidates Tiden and Hendricks
Reform and Honesty-twin synonyms oil
political success.
Responded to by Governor Walker, who
made most excellent address.
Richmond: Like her ancient sister OF
Seven Hills, pregnant with themes for poe
try, history, and art.
Responded to with great grace by Mayor
Darlington.
Virginia: Whose record is written in the
epitaph of her illustrious son, "First in
war, first in peace, first in the hearts OF his
countrymen."
magnificent response by Colonel George
Wythe Munford.
The Bench: One OF the avenues by when
our honorcd State has reached her present
pinnacle OF glory and renown.
Responded to by Judge OHld.
The Bar: In the language OF the great
Chancellor OF France, it is can order rs
ancient as the magistracy, as noble as virtue,
as necessary as Justice"
Responded to by Hon. A. NJ. Kelley.
The Press: The trusty guardians OF truth
and iustice-the able eXpoundcrs OF pubic
opinion.
Responded to by Captain Hampden Cham
bcrlayne.
Our Sister Clubs: We recognize in them
co-workers in noble and a common cause
Responded to by Captain Samuel Mac
cubbin.
The Almighty Dollar: No matter whether
it is hard or soft, it is always hard TO ge'
unless we strike something soft. Loan mt
Il dollar.
Responded to d by Mr.. James p. Co
wardin.
Woman: Her charms appear more tran
scendent when men are gathered toSethel
and she not present.
Responded to by Justice White.
A number of letters of regret were read
from invited guests unable to attend. Iht
following is from the Governor:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.,
GovERNoR's OFFICE, I
RICHMOND, August 4, 1876.
Gentlemen,-Accept my best acknoW
Judgments for an invitation to attend tht
fourth anniversary dinner Of the X. Il. Is
4 prior engagement to attend the A: anc
NJ. College commencement at Blacksburg
on the Sth instant, will deprive me OF the
pleasure Of witnessing your anniversary
celebration. Wishing you pleasant ano
effective reiinion,
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, &C.,
JAMES L. KEMPER.
John II. Claiborne, ESQ.,, and others, com
nittee.
The following letters were also read:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rooms,