The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-05-25
tCorrespondenec OF the Richmond pispatch.J
PETERSBURG, May "a, 1887.


r, a,,bor has lent its utmost favor to-
dav to enhance the pleasure ana sp.ehooI
u ';t,, which the Queens birthday has been
noinhra,rd by her loyal Brittons and adj
$50 Virginia friends in this city. All
i ,0 "a inrr the streets have been throngcd,
20 tho blasts OF hand-music rising anon
nn,n c,jvcp token Of the enthusiasm with
,,h;ch all hearts are charged. Delegates,
s;nc,c end in appointed bodies, have ar
rivcd IN large numbers to swell the goodly
assembly already in the city.
Tho first proceedings OF the day were
rho reception given the members OF the
nrc>s. They were welcomed flrst by
Nr y. y. Tenant, the president OF the
Association. and in brief addresses by
Major Il. II. Glass and by Mr.. John T..
Eye. Appropriate replies were made by
Mir. John Creme, OF the Richmond press.
Colonel William Tanner, Mes>rs. Coleman
and Brown. of Philadelphia, and finally by
MAYOR William l.. Cameron, an cN-member
q the gang. ....s-
Another event Of the morning was the
reception Of Mr.. Mycr Myers, her MaieSty's
consul At Norfolk, who, though cighty-three
wears old. has come to do homage and pay
his tribute OF respect and affection TO the
Queen. lie was welcomed by the President
Of the Society, and addresses expressive OF
the qualification elected by the venerable
ccutlcman's presence were delivered by
CAPTAIN st. Andrew, Colonel Townes. and
Others. Another incident OF the morning
was the reception of the delegates OF the
Richmond Caledonian Club, which took
place at Mechanics Hall. In answer to the
address Of the president, Chief Macdougall
spoke with hearty enthusiasm of the celc-
hration and the hospitality OF the city. The
procession shortly afterwards formed to
proceed 10 81. Paurs church, where spe-
cial sermon was to be delivered by Rev.
Thomas Spencer, 4 British subject, who has
been the assistant rector OF Grace church,
in this city, for the past two years.
The procession was under the direction OF
Chief-Marshaf Colonel J. S. Hammond, OF
Baltimore, 4 veteran soldier in the British
armv.who served under SlrWilliam Fenwick
Williams at kars, and ut Balaklava and In
hermann, in the Crimean war. Colonel Ham
moud also bore Il commission and acted q
gallant part in the recent struggle between
the States.
The seats on either side OF the central
aisle were reserved for the visitors and del
ccates. The procession, headed by keSs-
nichs band. then marched up the street
from Mechanics Hall. and. leaving their
music without, filed up the. aisle, the centre
Of gratilied observation. Then, us the Or
gan first pcalcd forth its flowing notes, the
clergvmen who assisted in the services filed
into the chancel Us follows: Rev. DR.. Hams,
rector OF ST. PaurS: Rev. DR.. c. J.
Gibson, rector OF Grace church Rev.
X. +. Jackson. Rev. DR.. Suddard.
Rev. Cannon Street, Rev. Mr.. White. Rev.
G.. c. Sutton, and Rev. Thomas Spencer.
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OF the city. under the direction OF the organ
;st. Mr.. George w. Scott, and the singing was
OF the highest order OF beauty. Prayers for
the Queen. the Prince of Wales, and the
rovai family of Great Britain We're read by
Mr.. Sutton, along with the usual service for
the President OF the United States.
Mr.. Spencer took his text from the 10th
Psalm, and delivered IN interesting and
powerful discourse.
At $50 O'Clock Governor kemper, accom-
panied by several State dignitaries and pro-
mincnt citizens OF Richmond, arrived. He
is the guest OF Colonel Charles S. String
fellow, who is on his staff. The train from
the West brought Colonel William r.
Berkeley. one OF the orators OF the evening,
and other prominent gentlemen.
The interest increases from hour to hour.
There has. indeed. been no greater day in
the city during the two hundred and thirty
two years of its history.
Ali the vehicles OF the city have been in
rcquisition to-day conveying the visitors to
the Crater, old Blandford church and GENE
terry, the lines Of Confederate defence, Forts
Steadman and Malone, and other points OF
historic interest, as also to the hoSpitablc
farms OF seyaral members OF the ASsocia-
ton residing near the city.
The military companies Of the city are
out in full force, in regulation uniform,
streets and saluting the happy event of the
Queen and and the Empress birthday.
The banquet-halI in the City Hotel was
beautifully decorated with the flags Of all
nations. in which the twined colors OF
Great Britain and the United States harmo-
niously predominant. The hall is blaze
OF light, and the whole vast building re-
sounds with the stir and hum OF celebra-
ton and enjoyment. Mr.. Tenant pre-
sided, supported by the Governor Of Vir-
ynia. Many ladies were present, who, to-
gcther with the badges, insignia, and glar-
ing flags along the walls, added splendor to
the memorable scene. &~...
After the banquet letters expressing re-
greet at the necessary absence OF the writers,
and expressive OF hearty interest in the eX-
erciscs OF the day, were read by Mr.. j. NJ.
Qucke from the Queen, Prince Leopold,
Earl Duferin, Sir Edward Thornton, Mr..
Beresford-Hope, N. p, Senator Withers,
the Governors OF Maine, New Hampshire,
Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina,
and other States, and great number Of
other distinguished gentlemen who had been
invited. Then followed the usual toasts.
The festivities are still in full flow, and
the loyalty of the occasion at the utmost
lxarmth and cnrdialitY God save the