Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-09

the one used at the Colonial bali. The
garden will be lighted by electricity and
handsomely decorated.
Mrs. McPhail has prepared the following
as the menu card for the occasion
saddle OF Mutton
emithfeid Ham Ia Virginia
Spicci Beet.
GelAt!ne Veal a la MARYLAND.
Tongue Sandwiches
Chicken Salad.
Sturgeon salad
Asparagus salad.
mayonDaIsa Dressing.
Frozen Roct, MayonDeise aud Olives.
Devillod Crabs,
Raw Tomatoes Lettuce, Pickles.
Maryland Biscuit.
Ice-Creams, Cakes. Fruits, Cold Tea ad iibiinp.
Roman Punch.
ELEcTRfc-I1GHTs, INVITATIONS, &c.
Mrs. DIR. Brock reported that she had
succeeded IN having the electric-lightS
placed INTO tho Theatre for the occasion.
70 bring out the decorations it was found
essential to have more light than they had
at the Colonial bali.
Mrs. Drewry. Of the Invitation Commit
tee, said that 1t was TO be regretted that so
many invitations sent through the mail
had been miscarried. She requested that
those present would explain the matter TO
those who were making complaint and as
sure them that they would have the prlvl-
lege Of purchasing ticket by sending
their names TO the treasurer. Dir. j. IL.
Witty. from whom only tickets can be
obtained at No. 1l09 east Main street.
Owing 20 the great demand for tickets
and the anxiety TO hear the music and wit
ranged to sell tickets TO the upper gal
Ierios for nominal price to friends. These
tickets will not entitle holders TO the
lower floors or suDper
WILL SELL THz Bo,Es.
Several applications have been made for
the private boxes. but the ladies have de-
cided TO hold them until the day previous
20 tho hall aud sell them at auction.
Among the gentlemen present at the meet
ing were DR.. Joseph A. White, General
Joseph II. Anderson, and Messrs. S. w.
Trayers and j. If. Whitty.
Line of sIarch.
The route for the procession. which will
para1e on the day of the unyelllng viii be
rs follows: Start from Broad and Adams
street. down Broad TO Nineteenth, thence
out 10 Main and up 10 Eighth, up Eighth
10 Franklin and out 10 the monument.
Fifteenth Virginia Infantry.
All the surviving members Of the old
Fifteenth Virginia infantry who can
participate in the unveiling ceremonies are
requested to send their names to Captain
Allen Lyon. Colonel Alonzo /. Phillips, or
DR.. c. ". =. Brock in order that they may
perfect arrangements for that occasion.
The Fifteenth Virginia was recruited
in Richmond, Hanover, and Henrico, and
went into the war commanded by Colonel
Thomas p. August.
When they entered the service they were
presented by Mrs Morris. Of williamsburg.
with a beautiful flag made from her wed
Il 1raca tfbfu hoe hagn ItrDcpTVq1 and
will be unfurled on the 29th.
Who Shall UDyeil the statue?
RrcHmoSD, Va, May 7, 1890.
To ne Editor Of TIE Dispatch
Allow mo TO ask why there should be
any question az 10 who should unveil the
Lee statueY Should the committee not
ask one OF General Lees daughters. or
perhaps a granddaughter or niece? Surely
it must occur to every ono that the honor
can only be appropriately conferred upon
some one who bears the illustrlOus name
of our great chieftaln. Respectfully,
". II. p.
The Powhetan Troop.
Ata meeting Of tho me nbers OF the old Pow
hatsn Troop. Fourth Virginia cavalry, held at
PoWhatau Courthouse On May 5, 1890 II was re-
solved by item that they attend the unYelling OF
the Lee monument On the Goth instant
They will form mounted on shockoe sltp on
the morning Of the @3th al O'CLOCK. cultapIe
corn m toes were appointed 20 see the absent
Veterans OF the company and urge their attend
ance, and our Richmond members we're neriicu-
Iarlv requested 70 be with us. A resolution WAS
passed thanking ths Hanover Troop for t.el thelr
tindnoss In arranging for stabling and feeding
horses Major CHARLES OLD, Chairman.
d. H. Robson. Secretary.
"Undcr One Flag Now"
The following is taken from the New
York Herald Of Wednesday:
A large and enirnated meeting Of the Confed-
crate veterans OF Now YORK " as held at the New
York Hotel last uight for tho purpose OF COM
plotting details for The trip OF this camp 70 see
ihe unveiiug Of Lees statue in Richmond May
2gih.
Tho Committee Of ngements-composed
Of Colonel Dickinson, commander OF the camp
Major McNuIiy, Colonel Young, Major stewart
Cau,hiu dickson. Captain GIaybih. Captain Mat.
Clara aud Captain William j. helley-reported
as TO the uniform 10 be worm About ~ men'-
/ bers viii cave This city by the fennsyNanis
| railway May - n on tickets good for ton days.
Nr Jchn naiberps profler OF the nag that
/ nogted from the ram Savannah at tie time OF
| Sheru ANS march u the sea brought OUT an eio-
/ Queut little speech from Major Joe II. stewart
| lie did not want 20 see the Confederate nag un-
| fuTled.
I've will never forgot IT," said be, "but we
should let IL resi- forever. should we carry 'hh'
nag II would awaken adverse. unkind, yet, Do
lieye lust criticism. We are all patriots mere
This ts my country-nOt Nirginis, not New lork'
not Texss, my own old state but tho whole
hroad land. Let US carry only tho national
col0r-"
The senfltnents we're received with unanimous
aDulAuse aud it was decided 70 carry on'y lhc
STAR and stripes, with lwo guidons deslgnaunR
them as body OF New York Confederate Nete-
Inc next meeting will be with the Aud Lang
Syne society ON the evoning Of Friday, May loth
IN washington Han, corner Of seventh avenue
and one ndred-snd-twenty-fifth street