The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-21
take rrca, pleasure "a spending It all for
bullets and powder.
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take great pleasure "a spending IL oil TOT
bullets and powder.
The next sentiment was "The Ciuzep
Soldier: Always Ready TO Aid theCi'il Au-
,hority In Maintaining its Power" Inns
was responded 10 by Mayor j. Taylor Ely
son. lie said 81 am reminded by
the day you celebraie-the nineteenth
OF October - OF singular corner
mat was not as pleasant as the one to-day.
In was the day on which ] shouldered a
musket and went forth 10 battle and con-
test the field with Sheridan at Fishers ulll.
Richmond has many things TO be proud or.
The courage Of her men, the beauty
of her women. You as her soldiers
should feel proud Of yourselves. FROM
Bethel TO Appomaitox the field was contest
ed by the men who wore the gray, ana IN
these fights this regiment played no uniin-
portant part.
SOLDIERS ABROAD.
"During a trip ] had an unusually good
opportunity TO observe the military OF
Britain and the Continent, but ] baye'yet to
see that precision and discipline that cnar,
acterizes the First Regiment. In PRUSSIA
saw sixty thousand men reviewed by the
King, and | remarked 10 friend,
that would be ashamed 10
see the First Regiment Of Virginia pre-
sent the appearance that was made that
day. | was mucn disappointed in all the
military | saw I'm Europe, and came nome
thoroughly convinced that no military or
ganization can reach its highest perfection
| except when it Is fighting for principle and
not fJr pay.
PROMPT TO RESPOND.
.Should occasion arise YOU would be as
prompt 20 respond as any Of the sons OF ' IT.
sinia, and in this | am proud. L am also
prOud of another fact. Years ago TOOK VI
| The question for an appropriation Tor q
Regimental ArmOry, and did not stop I'M
tl the appropriation was made. Both The
municipal and state authorities should
show their grateful appreciation Of then
soldiers. for they are equal and superior u
any in this land. T..
"DO your duty either on parade or 10
your drill-rOom. Let the people know tha'
YOU deserve help. Prove yourself worthy
OF friends. Make yourself useful TO com
munity, and you will get together a regi
ment that all Of Richmond shall justly be
proud"
THE CITY.
"The CITY Of Richmond: Loved and
| Cherished for its Fond Associations" wal
responded 10 by Mr.. Joseph {. Dickers0n
president of the Board Of Aldermen. liz
expressed himself as being much gratine(
at the excellent appearance made by th'
military in their parade, and assured then
that as a member of the Council he woult
be at all times ready TO help the First Nlr
ginia Regiment.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern was next called on
He responded 20 the sentiment: "lnspec
ton 4 Dose. Wanted by None, and Taken BY
AN" Colonel stern spoke in glowing
terms Of the parade by the regiment
He stated that at its annual inspec
ton the regiment had stood SIX pc
cent. higher than any other command
lie gave some interesting points to Tn
men as TO their conduct as soldier, ant
was much applauded for his graceful effort
This concluded the sentiments, and after
selection by the band the regiment sam
"Auld Lang Syne," led by Captain Franz
Cunningham.
The guests then departed, and the mill
tary retired TO their company rooms. !
was a very pleasant evening throughout
and will live in the memory of the soldie
bows as one of the brightest spots OF pleasur
II had by the regiment.