The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-30
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Company, Mr.. A. N. Bowman OF u
Baltimore & Ohio Express Company. DR.
II. II. Pits DR.. Rylsnd, DR.. Goodwia
Couuciluen John NJ Higgins. and othevs
The menu was sumpiuous Ii VA
the first attempt Of Messrs. Ammons &
Hsrdesiy of Church Hill, and was besv-
tifuliy served. 1t Was o. follows Raw
eysters In block loo. stewsd oyslss.
fried oysters, roast beef, roast lam5, corn
beef. ham. turae., beef tongue, ehlckeo
salad. potato salad, slaw, celery. assorted
pickles, ice cream, ofacge ice, leuivS ~ ~
pound cake, sponge cake, teliy roll, chez
ola.e cake, lady dngers. ETC.. ETC.. baAsn-
as, oranges, apples, pears and grapes. ~
and coffee. .tsirr
Rev. Dr. Pitt asked the divine bIeesins.
While the guests were doing ample jus
tice to the dinner, which was se we'd In
courses, Governor Lee, Mrs. Lee aud
their little daughter came In. The COM
pspy rose while they were escorted TO
the head Of the centre table.
The "Ode 10 America" was sung, after
which Dr. Pollard said Il am gisd 10
have the pleasure OF presiding over such
a scene" He thanked Mr.. johnson for
the honor. He then read . number Of
letters from various parties expressing
regret at not being able 10 be present.
Mayor EllYson was then Introduced.
He said be was glad to have an opportu.
nity to express his admiration OF the
graceful way In which the employer had
shown his appreciation of the yoeax Ia.
dies in his employ; 81 vi to be able BY bis
presence TO testify his appreciation OF an
occasion which wouis always be one of
delightful memory. He proposed the
toast "B. r. johnson & Co, our geper-
ous hosts. Unselfsh In success, may thew
live long and prosper"
He felt that we had robbed lie OF
much that was pleasant In not followisf
the Puritan In celebrating Thanksgiving.
Why should We not have one dsy 10 8S
for thsnksgivlpgY We should DO thank
ful as Americans. have heard "A said
let the dead pat bury Its dead let tho
old Confederacy alone. Oh, no, The
gallant soldiers and statesmen OF that
four years era are rich Ia sparkling mem.
ories and we must praise them. Sill We
ought TO be thankful that We are Amer.
Gems We ought to be thankful that we
are NiFginians, for Virginia was ia
All her history 30 prosperous az she Is TO.
lay, and we should be thankful that We
i've in Richmond
Captain Cunningham sang 20, b be,Ieve
me, those endearing young charms." and
n response to an encore Then You'll
Remember Me-
DIR. GOODWIN,
he pastor Of Mr. Johnson's church. Was
lext introduced. lie referred to the
'usiaess In which these Young ladies'
we're engaged. one that spread from
,anada 10 California and the West In
lies, sending out the Looks OF knowledge
nio the homes of millions. lie wsa pIad
. see present the smiling faces OF 40
lany beautiful girls, gifted enough to
arm their own living. These girls are as
az above the drones as Is the eyric of
be eagle above the molehill. lie paid
Is respects ia an humorous manner to
he society belle. the tall, ribboned.
over covered hats they wore. and won
cred whether there was as much inside
le head on which they sat as was outside.
lis tribute to the ladies' aud their ability
, take care of themselves was beautifully
nd warmly applauded
When the Sleigh. Ride" had been
ing By the ladies', and after more music
'om the band
GOVERNOR Lgx
as introduced. He sa d that when Mr..
Dhnson came TO invite me to be here
ID him could not make a speech, SO
hen | picked up the programme and
Nv on II J. T. Ellyson, Mayor, an sd-
ress Rev. 8 A. Goodwin, ID. D., an sd.
ress, ard looking fffther down saw
overuor Lee, brief address, I con-
uded II was put that way because they
d not expect anything Of me anyhow.
laughter. am glad to be here 10 tes-
'y by my presence how much | applaud
Id enjoy the grand and happy scene
e before me, where are gathered the
,ung ladies who have done 80 much for
e success Of this grand enterprise In
lr city. lie euiogized the ladies', par
cularly The one hundred and twenty in
r. johnson's employ and ladies' 10 gen
al in all vocsiioDs. He especially
the harmony that exists be-
ieen the employer and employe as
re shown. and congratulated the State
ID hichmond on the enterprise. lie
ated that he WAS the first Governor Of
Ifginia who ever issued Thank sgiving
defamation.
Aller more music ard 3 medley" sung
the l,dies the entertainment ended at
oclock by the band playing Good
gh,."
ThAn&sGtviyG NOTES
were held in nearly all the
)iscopal churches, and sermons appro-
late 20 The day we're delivered.
la the Roman Catholic churches spec
pray rs suitable 10 the day were re-
ed during the morning mass.
Aceo. ding to the proclamation OF .he
'vernor and the Mayor Of The city. all
b Slate and Municipal Offices were
Ised, and the public servants enloye,,s
y OF rest The Capitol and City Elan
scented deserted appearance seldom
N In Richmond, except On Sundays
d general holidays.
A hunting party Of ten Richmond gen
men chartered two large buses, ,andtah
, with them their guns anl dogs, wen,
, some distance west Of tbe city and
'uref the adjoining country FOR game.
fortunately they met with poor luck,
! about noon returned home rather
couTaged. Only three rabbits were the
alt Of the days sport
THE nav IN NAelnx.rnr