The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-26

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Dre@ry, In the absence OF her husband,
came forth beaming with smiles and
welcomed all to the Westover mansion.
The two bands, ranged on either side Of
the lawn. played alternately some OF their
mos; beautiful selections. while within the
parlor Of the house Sir Knight II. q. Barna-
bee, assisted by Sir Knight Fl. NJ. Dow,
who is said to be the finest accompanist In
Boston,, sang with great feeling palm
Branches and bis inimItably funny song
entitled "The Cork Leg" The bumor
OF Sir knight Barnabee being lost
to most OF the eXcursionists, who
could not find room within the parlor.
that gentleman was forced to repeat his
comic song in the open air. He was also
loudly called upon for speech. With
hearty good will he responded. The pres.
ence Of so much beauty, wit, and eloquence.
he said. was rather an occasion OF en-
barrassment TO him, yet he could not
refuse the generous call. he begged their
indulgence, and would be responsible for
nothing OF that he would say except for
the manper Of its delivery. He then in the
most humorous style gave the speech Of a
crude orator which he said bad been deli
vered in debating society OF New England
upon the annexation Of Cuba. IL was fair
hit at all kinds OF buncombe oratory, and,
coDvulsing his audience throughout, af-
forded endless amusement. After an
hour spent within the grounds Of
this delightful Virginia home, the party
roenbarked at ) O'Clock aud started upon
their homewaro jodrney. The Providence
band taking their position on the aft upper
deck gave charming concert as the steam
er proce' ded on its way. Their execution
Of suppe's overture, Morning, Noon, and
Night" was given with grand effect,
while the other selections, consisting Of
a bright medley by Captain Reeves,
the Turkish Patrol, and the overture from
Tampa, &C., were Justify applauded. Later
on tney were relieved by HilPs Boston
band, which assisted greatly in the eve
ning's entertainment until The seyen-hll
city was sighted. The excursionists reached
the wharf about 81 o'clock-all expressing
themselves highly delighted with the plea
sures Of the day, and complimenting in un-
measured terms the entertainment given by
the Richmond knights.
THE RETURN MARCH.
The line having been reformed the CON-
manderies mlrcbed up Main street en-
route to their headquarters. All along the
way they were greeted with hearty cheers,
booming cannon, aud pyrotechnic displays.
| The principal points from which firew Oh Ks
were displiyed were Cullngworth Eli
son's factory, Judson CunniDgham's drug
store, james r. Vaugban's, +. Neurath's,
and Bodeker Brothers. The scene ~ the
Knights marched up Main street, amid The
pIavin@ Of the bands, the burning Of color
ed ligbts. and the shooting Of rockets. was
one well worth seeing.
MISCELLANEOUS.
There were some creditable decorations
on Main street which have not been noticed.
| The drugstore Of Sir knight JuGsOn Cum
ninghan was handsomely adorned with
eyergreen>. bunting, and figs. The e,tab-
lsnments Of \. NJ. Lyon & Co., Lawrence
| Loiiier. Randolph & English, and Engine
Company No. 9, were also handsomely
| decorated.
In visiting the points OF interest about
the city it Is 10 be regretted by many OF the
visitors that time has not been Above I'd
wherein 10 visit the Tredegar Works.
Last night the Sir Knights OF ST. John S
Commandery. with the American band,
gave complimentary screnades to Eminent
Commander Thomas j. Evans, Sir Knight
George A. Hnndley, Eminent Sir l.. l..
c. Schaeffer, Grand Recorder William Il.
Isaac>, and bis EXcellency Governor Holi-
day.
TIE TENPLAR BANDS.
Hslrs Boston band, which accompanies
| De Molay Commandery, was organized in
| 1885. ID. G. Hall is the leader, and the
members are Daniel Boardman, +. p.
Beckett, Cbares Sutherland, G. +. Claren.
dor, B. J. IIolmburg, Henry ID. Brooks,
william Brown. Frederick Boardman. W.
J. BiXbee, Edward W. Wright, Flem.
| Ing Adams. Frank Sawin, j. II. Woods,
james III. Kingman, Joseph 5. Bennett,
j. f. Park, c. J. Searle, W. III. Whit
hey, Graudsire Baldwin, and &. A. Hardy.
This band makes very fine music indeed.
An accident to one OF the members Of this
| band, Mr.. q. a. Hardy, has made that gen.
teman quite famous on this trip. Falling
overheard in the darkness as they landed at
Washington from their excursion to Mt.
Vernon, he lost his cymbalS. Being an eX-
per, swimmer, and considering that his
clothes were already drenched. he went to
diving for his instruments, and, strange to
say, he did not leave the water un-
| I'll he had regained possession OF
them. He is to be commended for
his Yankee perseverance. He has since his
arrival here received from home many
congratulatory letters, with the following
postal card:
" There was Young man named Hardy,
lie took a swim cause ne was tardy:
His clothes all got wet, but 1t cooled IT the sweat,
And made MN feel quite lah-dy dah-dy."
lThen followed liue OF the music OF "a
Life on the Ocean Wave."l
"To be played ,cihOW cymbas, AHe-
grettO con Slom0SiO. Bdrcdrde.
"Was The water cold! Did you have a
celIuloid collar on? heard say, the fish all
came up to the top OF the water and died.
-. NJ. f."
The American Band, OF Providence, X.
l., ID. W. Reeves leader. which accompi-
nes 81. Johns Commandery, consists OF
f. Padley, w. ADellis, f. a. BOswOrth. f..
Onion. c. IL. Cooke, +. A. Scott, A. Nc
Cabe, Il. X. Church, j. DOnagan, j. Nc.
Cabe. A. Il. Herwig. ID. ID. Phillips, Will
liam Brtton, Thomas FOOks, +. Kenyon, G.
J. Fuller, Thomas Donagin, =. w. Rounds,
II. Wheaton. A. Hazard, A. Heiser, /. y.
Edds, and Edward BIbcOck.
The sweet music made by this band since
its arrival in our midst has provoked much
commentator and created great desire to
hear it.. Ii is one Of the best-known and
most popular military bands in the New
England States. During the late unpleas-
antneSs the band was attached TO the First
Rhode I,hnd regiment, and was at the but
tie OF Bull Run. During the confusion
that ensued consequent on the result OF
that sanguinary engagement the bass-drum-
mer was forced to abandon his large and
noise-produciDg instrument and seek a more
secluded locality. The drum, which was of
unusual amplitude, fell into the hands
OF Captain j. b. Smith, leader OF the old
First Virginia Regiment band, who brought