The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-13
THE HOWITzERS BANQUET.
THE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATING
IT'S ANNIVERSARY.

Communication From the Washington
ArtiIIery-Praver by DIR. Lar irum- Col.
smith Given q MedaI-Music by the
Miller Brothers.
The fash OF sahres, the beat OF drums,
and the soldierly tread Of the Howitzers
battery yesterday was fitting prelude to
the enjoyments later in the evening. The
Howitzers parsded as Il compliment to the
Howitzers' Association, which celebrated
last night their anniversary, and although
the weather was cold they presented an ex-
cellent appearance.
The battery, attired In full dress uniform,
left the Armory shortly after O'Clock. Cap
tain John A. Hutchinson commanded, as
sisted by Lieutenants Barrett, Bosher. and
Starke, with forty men, rank and hle. Head
ed by the Blues Band, they paraded down
Broad street TO Nineteenth, to Main, 10
Fifth, TO Franklin, 10 the Lee monument.
Arriving at this place the battery was
drawn up in line and presented sabres 10
the statue. About facing they came down
Franklin to Laurel, to Grace, to second, 10
Bread. TO Seventh, and thence to the ArIno-
nv. The HOwitzers, even in their full-dress
uniform, do not present the pretty sight
that they did few years back before they
commenced wearing the regulation uni
FORM" The latter was made more Tor
service than display. and many oincers
expressed the hope yesterday that Dy
the next Association anniversary they Will
be able TO parade in company uniform
that will do credit on the organization
Steps have already been taken LOOKING To-
wards this end, and the battery has the As
ssociation's approval OF the matter.
AT THE BANQUET.
The Association celebrated their ami
yersary at 'Pizznis" (Burke's) dining
parlors. 109 east Broad street, last night.
The battery attended in body in fatigue
uniform, and while the tables were being
made ready many songs were sung by the
cannoneers. At given signal the battery
marched In the banquet hall, followed by
the Association.
The menu card presented many delicacies.
On its front page il bore the words, AN
nual BANQUET Richmond Howitzer Asso-
ciation.v On the fourth page was cut OF
a cannon mounted. The menu was as fol-
lows:
OYSTERS -Iynnhaven, raw; half shell; Cher-
rystone. Fried; escallOped. Roasts-Iender-
loin. with mushroom; Mallard duck. with
olives; turkey, sage dressing: Entrees
lamb chops, with tomato sauce; quail on
toast: mushroom patties; oyster croquettes;
French fried potatoes; oyster Pallles.
cold meats-Smithheld ham; smoked tongue:
SOuthdown mutton. Salads-Turkey ono,
mayonuaIse; lobster; potato. RensheS-
Curled celery; olives in cracked lee pickle;
salt ALMONDS. Sweets-Tutu frulttl zee
cream; Oranges; bananas; pears; grapes.
Winea-Tokay: sherry; champagne; conee;
cigars.
BLESSING INVOKED.
Rev. DIR. w. w. Landrum invoked the
blessing. and after the viands and liquids
had been eaten and drank, Colonel w. l..
Smith called the Association to order ana
read the following telegram from shre'e-
port, La: Express s0ldlerly greeting 10
Uowitzer Association. We are with you IN
snirit-E. II. Snblett, +. G. Marsden, and
| VI. L. Peasants" 1t was enthusiastically
applauded. e-u,
Colonel Smith then read the following
communication from the Washington Artll-
lery, Of New Orleans: D..
AT recent meeting of the battalion 1t
was unanimously resolved that the pat
TALON .extend an invitation TO our
friends. and comrades che veterans and
active companies Of the Richmond How
itzers) to visit our city for the Carnival
| February 10, 1891. In transmitting thls
invitation it is almost needless to say Wha'
pleasure it will give us 10 have you In our
midst, that Inc may, in measure, reclpro-
cate the many attentions and cOurtesles
received at your hands when in Richmonu
last May" The letter is signed by >. b.
| Richardson, lieutenant colonel.
A committee was appointed 10 consider
the invitation as follows: Messrs. j. b
Lambert, John p. Yancey, George l.. Chris.
tian, J. Taylor Ellyson, W. l.. White, ana
George ID. ThaxtOn. From the company
Lieutenants Barrett, BOsher, and starke.
The following resolution from the Howit-
ger Association was read and adopted;
THAT the Association is requested to pro
cure an uniform, to be worn on occa si0ns
when the battery and Association may hnd
it proper to parade together"
GIVEN A MEDAL.
Colonel Smith was presented with medal
| by the retiring president, Mr.. Frank ID.
| Hin. The medal is fac-simile of the vet
eran medal of the Washington Artillery
which was sent by that organization 10 the
Howitzer Association some months ago.
After the business had been concluded,
| the Miller brothers, assisted by yOcallsts,
| gave both vocal and instrumental music
The banjo and violins were the instruments
used.
Among those present were: Colonel
p. smith, &. Z. Wingo, ID. I. Mccarthy, ID.
o. Davis, j. T. Mckenna, W. X. Royal, X.
| L. Richardson, Edward Gray, harles
Poindexter, II. c. Workman, William X
Jones, r. Roberts Baker, Thomas Booker
J. A. Grigg, l.. b. Tatum, 5. ii. Bowman,
William Sheppard, a. w. Jones. samuel
Lyon, Fourqurean, w. l.. White, K. >
Bosher, Julian Mccarthy.