The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-12
NO. 63.
GHTEENTH ASN!yER-

"F" C0MpANy's GHTEENTH ASNIvER-
sARY.-" f" company, OF the First Vir-
ginia regiment, celebrated its eighteenth
anniversary yesterday by q reinion OF the
members OF the present company and old
"F" Company Association at the James
River Brewery. At half-past 10 O'Clock the
company, under command OF Captain Hen
ry II. Miller, marched from their armory,
and as they passed down Main street with
Voclker's band at their head their soldierly
bearing and splendid movements were most
favorabIy commented upon. Arrived at
the brewery, the ''boys" stacked arms and
employed the time until half-past II O'Clock
in amusing themselves in various ways.
Meanwhile the members OF the old As
sociation had arrived, and soon lunch
was served in the grand pavilion and.
heartily partaken OF by all. At O'Clock
the company was formed and marched down
to the river bank, where the contest for the
beautiful prize described in the Dispatch
yesterday was to be contested for. The
range was one hundred yards, and each
man was allowed three shots the one
making the best total score to be declared
the victor. The tiring-whch, by the way,
was remarkably tine-resulted in victory
for Private L. S. SisSon, the second best
shooting being done by Captain Miller, the
third best By Private Il. Fl. NJ. Harrison,
fourth best by Private T. Bryant. and fifth
best by Private Paul Walls.
The members of the old Association then
had i spirited contest for two prizes, which
resulted in Mr.. Thomas &. Jackson making
the best shots, and Mr.. William A. jenkins
the second best.
The shooting being concluded dinner was
announced, and the company, the members
OF the Association, the contributing mem
bers, and invited guests took seats at the ia
bles, and in few moments fearful havoc
was being made with the good things set
before them, including most palatablc:
Brunswick stew. After all appctltes had
been fully appeased, Captain Miller an
neunced that Major Charles H. sklnker,
president OF the old Association, would pre-
sent prize on behalf OF the Association to
the best shot. Private Sisson being called
out, President Skinker made the presenta-
ton in one OF the happiest and most plea
SAINT speeches. Justice Joseph j. White ac-
cepted the prize on behalf OF Mr.. Sisson i'll
remarks which were well-timed, pleasing,
and full OF sentiment.
The two prizes to the successful competl-
tors in the old Association were presented
by Captain Miller; the prize TO Mr.. jackson
being q beautiful silver pap-spoon, and that
to Mr.. jenkins bottle OF Mrs. Winslow's :
soothiug-syrup. These presentation elected
much merriment ut the expense OF the re-
cipients, but they bore their honors q quite
bravely.
After some further time spent in pleasant
conversations and other enjoyment the COM
pany and their guests returned to the city,
highly delighted with the agreeable and
greatly-enioyed rcinion.
The edibes and refreshments for the oc-
casion were set out under the management
OF Mr.. William kraus2, commiSsary OF r
company, and reflected much credit upon
him as a caterer to the wants OF the inner
man. He was ably assisted by Mr.. Otto
Morgenstern, Jr.
Letters were received from Governor
Kenper, General P. r. Moore, James a.
Cowardin, Esq, and j. NJ. Binford, ESQ,
Of Portsmouth,, an old war veteran, ac-
knowledging invitations and regrettns in
ability to attend the celebration.