Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-01
staunton Artillery and Stonewall Band.

staunton Artillery and Stonewall Band.
THEIR VISIT TO LYNCHBURG-CORDIA
RECEPTION AND HOsPITABLE ENTER
TAINMENT,
&C., &C., sc.
In response to an invitation extended b,
the Lynchburg Light Artillery Blues. OF
Wednesday night of last week, the Staun
ton Artillery, numbering IS, under com
mand of Capt. Fultz and Lieuts. J. A
Shewey, Geo. W. Long, and J. W. Hess
and the lStonewall Band, with a few in
vited guests, left on the C. 4 0. train ant
arrived in Lynchburg at 5 A. M. to par
ticipate in the military reunion in tina
city on Thursday.
At the depot they were met by adetach
ment of the L. l.. A. Blues, under com
mand OF Lieut. Pettigrew and detach
ment of the Lynchburg Home Guards
commanded by Capt. Otey, who escorted
them to the armory of the Blues, tn.
Lynchburg Band discourslng martha
music or the way, where bounteous re
freshments were served and greatly en-
joyed by the Staunton boys, after theil
night trip. They were then escorted to
the Norvell House, where comfortable
quarters were assigned them, and luxuri
ated for several hours in a quiet rest
until they we're called to partake of one
of those superb breakfasts, which have
made the Norvell House famous.
At 10 A M. at the sound of the bugle,
the lines were formed and Maj: John W.
Daniel delivered an address OF welcome to
the Staunton Artillery and Danville
Grays, Astounding in heartfelt sentiments
and flights Of eloquence, for which this gift
ted son OF Virginia is SO noted.
Under the escort of the Lynchburg SOL
diery, the column moved to the fair
grounds, as handsome, probably, as any
grounds in the State.
At z. M. the competitive infantry drill
for the prize offered BY Craighill & Co.,
took place, the Danville Greys and Lynch
burg Home Guards, the only infantry
companies present, contesting. The Greys
drilled finely, but the Home Guards won
the prize, the medal being presented by
Hon. Thos. G. Whitehead and received by
Capt. Otey, in most appropriate speeches.
A salute of 80 guns was fired by the
Blues, who managed their guns admirably.
The Stonewall Band was assigned a
prominent position on the grounds, and
we're the recipients of continued applause
throughout the day.
After the drill the soldiery were disban-
ded, and dotted all over the grounds could
be seen squads of the Artillery and Grays.
accompanied by members of the Blues and
Guards successfully endeavoring to make
the boys enjoy their visit to the grounds
At P. M. the lines were formed, and
headed by the Lynchburg and Stonewall
Bands. arranged as one band. with refer
ence to instruments, marched through the
principal streets to their quarters, the
military in double column, the two in
fantry companies In front and artillery
companies in lear, the combined bands
playing Shepherds quickstep. This was
one of the most pleasant scenes of the day,
and was greatly enjoyed by the people of
Lynchburg, who cheered them throughout
the line of march. Sprinkled here and
there in the band were the Green and Blue,
followed by the military, with the Grey
and Blue and Red intermingled,
most striking pageant, each man moving
as if on dress parade, and with pride of
bearing as though the fate OF empires
rested on his Individual shoulders. Crowds
followed the line to the Norvell House.
where the military were disbanded, and
our boys proceeded to enjoy themselves in
a quiet and orderly way for several hours.
At u P. M. the officers of the visiting
military, and Stonewall Band were invited
to all entertainment, given to them at the
Norvell House, by Capt. Lee, of the Blues.
1t was most sociable affair, greatly en-
joyed by all, at which numberless toasts
were offered and many happy speeches
made. Your correspondent. though in
vited, could not be present, for he, as were
many others, was captured by whole
souled citizen and taken off to enjoy sup
per beside his family hearthstone, where
plenty crowned the board, and generous,
though transformations. hospitality sweet
ened every Wand. Thus you see that citi-
zens and soldiers united in a determina-
ton to make our visit a most pleasant
one.
At II P. M, the L. A. Blues moved to
the Norvell House and escorted the Staun-
ton Artillery, Danville Greys and Stone
wall Band to their armory, where open
house had been kept all day, but where an
especial and bountiful repast was spread,
as farewell banquet to their guests and
where the social goodbye was to be inter
changed.
Mr.. W. L. Goggin, on behalf of the resi-
dent military, in an eloquent address well
coined the Artillery, Greys and Band to
the banquet, and babe God speed to the
parting guests. Col. Portlock was loudly
called for and responded happily on behalf
of the citizens, followed by Sergt. Hutch
ms and MI. Manning of Danville, In ap-
speeches III behalf of the soldiers
and citizens of Danville.
Loud calls were made for Capt. Fultz,
who said he highly appreciated the kind
treatment of the Artillery but felt that any
wor. S he could con- mand would be made
quate and begged leave to introduce Mr..
w. FL. II. Lynn, WHO, on behalf of the Ar
tillery, Band and citizen guests of Staun-
ton, in short address thanked the citi-
unbounded hospitality ana courtly courte-
sizes extended and reminded the soldiery