The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-29
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Istanding are eligible. and may be elected IS
representatives in State Grange.
| The Grange then took a recess until 0
O'Clock at night TO hear the Master exem-
| pllfy the uHwrittea work OF the order in
the first four degrees.
| We add the following as part Of the his
tory OF the meeting OF the National Grange
in this city:
TRIP TO NORFOLK.
In accordance with the invitation accepted
by the National Grange to visit Churchland
IGrange, No. 10, near Norfolk, party of
fifty-seven ladies and gentlemen-ofiicers,
members. and visitors-under the escort OF
MI. 5. &. Carny, Past Master OF Church
land Grange, embarked on the tug E. Q. Ar
mold and barge Greenbush about 9 ?. NJ.
on Tuesday and sailed down the river.
taking the hne steamer Old Dominion below
Dutch Gap.
The trip was full OF interest to most of the
party, who for the first time were passing
points made famous by the early and later
history OF our country. Powhatan, Poca-
hontas, and John Randolph, we'll remember
ed as the estates named for and still in the fam
lilies OF their descendants, were passed. Dru-
rvs Bluff, Dutch Gap, Aiken's Landing,
Malvern Hill, City Point, Harrison's Land
ing, and the earthworkS crowning every
bill and bluff, revived memories of later
events that. happly-thanks largely to the
fraternal ties and teachings OF the great
farmers organization-are now freed from
bitterness.
Daylight found the steamer in Hampton
Roads, where Captain Walker kindly an
chOred for over two hours, so as to afford
the party an opportunity to approach Nor
folk by daylight. The Roads, with its large
numbers and great variety Of shipping, was
full OF interest. Mr.. George D. Pleasants,
Master Of Laurel Grange, No. 4S4, Henrico
county, and other Virginians, from their
familiarity Sith all points of interest on the
river. added much to the pleasure and inter-
est 0. the trip. At Norfolk Government
| tug took the party five miles to Churchland.
Particulars will be given tomorrow.
The entertainment and courteous treat
ment by all connected with the steamer re-
ce!ved the highest words OF commentator
on. all sides. A meeting was held in the
main saloon on the evening OF tue trip down,
and the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
| Whereas the members Of the National
Grange, Patrons OF Husbandry, having ac-
cepted an invitation to visit Churchiand
Grange, No. 10, OF Norfolk county, Va, the
Old Dominion Steamship Company gene
rously placed the magnificent steamship Old
Dominion at the disposal OF the party for its
| transportation to Norfolk, and they having
accepted and enjoyed the liberal entertain
ment OF the company; therefore
RESOLVED, That they hereby express their
grateful acknowledgements to the Old Do
minion Steamship Company for the princeiy
| boc ito1it oh tho,y
this excursion.
ReSolved, That they hereby express graft
fication that the Old Dominion Steamship
Company has heretofore manifested its
friendly feelings toward the aims and OBJ
iects OF the order by the liberal and equta-
BILE manner in which the company has al
WAYS met the Patrons OF Husbandry in its
business relations.
RESOLVED, That their thanks are hereby
rendered TO Captain G.. NJ. Walker, master,
for the courteous manner in which he re-
ceived lis on board OF his beautiful ship;
to Ii. G. Hill, chief engineer; W. w. Cald-
well, purser; j. Girdard, steward; Mrs.
Greenwich, stewardess; and their associate
officers and the crew for their untirinS effort
to contribute to their pleasure and comfort
during the trip.
BENJAMIN p. WARE, Chairman.
| 4 meeting was held immediately after ad-
| journment yesterday afternoon and similar
resolutions adopted in regard to the steamer
| Wyanoke, on which they returned to this
city; to George W. Couch, the captain !;
James NJ. Gallagher, purser; George y.
Lanmaian, chief engineer; George Il. Mich
elson, steward.
| On motion OF Brother Piollet, OF Penn
sylvania, it was resolved that thanks be
returned to Captain Ellis, commander Of
the United States gunship Franklin, for
the very courteous reception given the
members Of the Grange on board his ship,
thus enabling many the only opportunity
they ever had to see tirst-ciass man-of-war,
and the perfect discipline of the men under
command, and Of the wonderful equipments
OF such ship; also, to the officers in charge
of the navy-yard for facilities OF transpor-
tation to points Of interest.
ReSolUed, That we are under very great
obligation and desire to express our thanks
to the Churchland Grange, No. 10, for their
untrng efforts to make our visit pleasant
one, and for the generous entertainment
given US, and especially to Brother l.. b.
Carney, past master OF Churchland Grange,
for his very efficient escort from the time OF
our leaving Richmond TO our return, making
every possible arrangement for our comfort
and convenience.
Also, to Colonel William Lamb for the
numerous acts OF courtesy received from