The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-01
FREDERICKSBURG.

LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE OF HE FRENCH
MEMORIAL CHAPEL ADDRESS or JUDGE
WELLFORD-SUPPER FOR THE VISITORS
DEATH OF LEWIS B. WILLIAMS, OF ORANGE
THE STATE REGATTA-oDD FELLOWSHIP
SONS OF TOLL.
ICorrespondence of the Richmond Dispatch.I
APRIL 80, 1880.
Notwithstanding the unfayorable weather
which prevailed during the whole OF
the day the cornerstone OF the French
Memorial chapel was laid yesterday
afternoon in the presence OF large
assemblage by Fredericksburg Lodge,
No. 4, Of Masons, under the direction
of Grand Master Peyton S. Coles. The
parade and ceremonies were conducted In
drenchiDg rain, but proceeded in due order,
and commanded the eager and respectful
attention Of the multitude for an hour under
these uncomfortable circumstances. The
stone bears the following inscription :
"Laid April 80, A. L. $3.50, A. ID. 1880,
BY Fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, A. f.
A. NJ, NJ. Wor. Peyton s. Coles, q. NJ,
presiding"
A sealed box was deposited in the stone
containing mementoes. Masonic and public
records, copies OF the FREDERICKSBURG
papers. the Richmond dailles, the New
building is to be OF granite, and is OF the
Gothic style OF architecture modified. 1t Is
presented by Mr.. s. g. French, now OF
New York, 10 the Presbyterian church as
memorial OF bis deceased daughter, Miss
Maggie p. French, and will be used prin-
cipally for the Sunday school. Its cost viii
be nearly 100000.
A number of visiting Masons were
present, including some members OF Inc
Culpeper and Orange Lodges, the Rich
mond Communicates OF Knights Templar
and w. b. Isaacs. w. +. Drinklrd, and 5.
J. Quinn, of the Grand Lodge OF Virginia
The address OF Judge Wexford was de-
lyered IN tue courthouse. 1t was an elo'
quent and able production. The principal
topic was the triumph OF the faith OF thu
Bible over false systems, az illustrated IL
the decline OF Islamism and the woncerlu
growth Of the American republic from the
settlements at Jamestown and plymouth
Rock by men who brought the Bible with
them, which have spread until cham OF
free, Christian commonwealth extends
across the continent. The address will be
published.
A supper was given to the visiting Masons
al the Exchange Hotel last night. The
Fredericksburg CommsDdery acted as es-
eort to the Lodge during the ceremonies Of
yesterday.
Intelligence was received here to-day o.
the death OF the venerable Lewis b. Will
liams, OF orange. Mr.. Williams died or
Wednesday, after an Illness OF about
week. He was in his eightetb year, and
II is said, had never known days sickness
until his last illness. He was Past Grand
Mater Of the Grand Lodge OF virginia
aud held the Office Of Commonwealth's at
tOrney in Orange since 1884. He was re
elected last yeaI by large majority over an
active aud vigorous opposition.
The state regatta, which is to take place
here July 9th, is attracting much interest
Last week more than one hundred OF ou
principal business men Joined the Kappa
hammock Club as honorary members. III II
the intention to assign 10 the honorary
members charge OF all the business details
attending the regatta. leaving the active
members OF the Club free to devote them
selves 10 training. The Rappahannock'
viii make most determined effort TO wiz
back the prize cup.
Increased accommodation Will be pro
yided for visiting crews, and special ar
raneements will be made Tor the entertain
meuf Of members OF the press, and alto
xether IL is agreed that the regatta shall b'
. great success In all respects, leaving NJ
room for Complaints, as was the case VIII
The first regatta on account OF the entire
novelty Of the thing and the unexpeetedi'
large proportions which II assumed.
The 0dd-Fell0ws celebrated the sixty
first anniversary OF their order with a pa
rsde by teiebligbt and an address by Rev.
pf. James Carmichael. This order bas :
hrge and influential membership here, and
hlns fourisbiDg condition.
new society. called the Sons OF Toll.
Vas Organized here last week. Mr.. Charles
L. Johnston. who instituted the popular
,xcef Of Sons Of sobriety, is ut the head OF
- bew order. Temperance and beneyo'
saee to members sre the principal objects.
The Baptist church has presented It's pas
~. Rev. Or. Dnnaway, ticket to the
',vhtfn Baptist Convention.
me canvass for LuDicipal Offices pro-
nesses quietly. There are rumors OF dark
mse In reserve for ihe fosy0rnlty, but no
rlow tlrse Captain j. w. seper and ex'
Nssof X. y. Berrry ere the only candidates.
J, ~ night during the supper at the hotel
sgs xss 4 quaFtcl among some of the walt
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