Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-31
GRAYS In NEW YORK.
ACCORDED THE POSITION OF HONOR IN
THE LINE.
The Attention They Observation-Disclosures
ly chsered BY the Crowds on
tho Streets
Especial telegram to til. Dispatch

NEW YORK, May 30.-One OF the chief fea-
lures Of the memOrial-day parade which
ellclted applause from the assembled crowd
was the presence OF the Richmond Grays.
This company had been accorded the honor
OK the right Of the line OF the Ninth regiment,
the southern visitors being the guests Of one
OF Its companies. The iul-dress gray uni
forms attracted much attention, and AZ the
command carried the dag OF the State OF Vir-
gina side by side with the national colors,
II was Immediately seen they were from Nir-
ginia. The cheers we're hearty and full OF
welcome. These cheers continued from the
time the company wheeled into line
from east Fifty-second street until the close
OF the parade,
AT GIANTS TOMB.
Beside the silent tomb far up on Riverside
drive thousands gathered 10 pay homage TO
the memory OF General Grant. over the
hills and far away stretched the multitude.
1t was yet early in the day when the crowd
began to assemble. The fenced portion OF
the field could not begin 70 hold them, and
when at 3 O'Clock the ceremonies were 10
begin fully twenty thousand had assembled.
Far of in the distance was family heard the
regular beat OF the bass-drum; nearer and
nearer came the sound; then was heard the
long roll Of the snsre-drum, and then the
Ninth regiment dfe-and-drum corps marched
over the crest OF the hill The drumming
ceased and full aud clear rose the notes OF
the &" Dead March," and the white helmets
OF the TwentY-thIrd regiment band APP
peared, followed by Company A,'Ninth regi-
ment. Behind these sodlerly and steady
came The Richmond Grays in their gray uni
forms, reminders Of the Old war days. They
halt and present arms, aud then
while saluting march by the veterans
Of the Grand Army OF the Republic
General Grant Post and General Hancock
Post. Now for the first time the crowd
moved. Everybody wantes to see the Vir-
giulans; and how we'll they looked 10 their
gray dress.cOats, white trousers, and helmets.
In the enclosure the seats had been arranged
before the speakers platform in semi-cir-
Gle. The visitors were seated In the front
and centre. Behind them were the Ninth,
and on their right sat the Grand Army Of
the Republic posts. Citizens occupied the
balance OF the available space.
THE RITUAL.
Commander Noah Tebbetts, OF IT,. 5. Grant
Post, No. 81. read a portion OF the ritual
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic; then.
while the band PLAYED Chopln's "Funeral
March," the multitude bad chance to look
about them. Every eve was directed to the
tomb-how beautiful yet how cold and Sc
lent, Many tear welled up and many IN
eye grew moist at the recolleciops T. called
back. it was a gorgeous bank Of flowers.
The music ceased and the ceremonies began.
THE GRAFTON.
The Grafton was delivered by General
Stewart l.. Woodford- u was patriotic, Mt
to the occasion, aud Of commendablc length.
The applause was frequent, IN which the
Grays always Joined. Then. while the band
played "My Country. Ills Of Thee the
Virginia company rose from their seats and,
filing out, drew up Ia a double rank before
the tomb. A hush fell over the crowd
as the men loaded their ribs. Then
the command was given. aud every
rife spoke as one. Twice il was
repeated anu the old Highlands gave back
the sound again. Thea, ere the smoke could
blow away, 4 bugler stepped forth and the
notes OF taps followed quickly after. There
was many fearful eye and choking throlt.
One last, long note, pure and clear: "Iaps-
lights out !" The day was over.
The Grays, together with the officers OF
the Tenth regiment entertaining the military
visitors, have accepted the invitation OF
Colonel John A. McLaull 10 attend the per-
Torrance OF The Lady; or, The Tiger, at Wal
lacks Theatre Tomorrow night. Colonel
McCaull has given directions for an elabO-
rate adornment OF the theatre with national
colors for the occasion.