The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-30

tatp tIo cltiLtn. oi bItuiifyuu tb'ff
guests when they have them.
Major G. Percy Hawes, who acted with
Mr. Clay Chambln a. special aid 10 Major
y. Y. Randolph. wore a fac-simile Of his
courier uniform that he wore during the
war. By a strange coincidence, tie horse
he rode during the war was yellow. and the
same color distinguished his animal YES
terday.
The survivors Of Pickett's Division were
out in full force. The old First paraded
seventy-fiye strong. and were under CON-
mand Of Col. +. II. Langley. The Fifteenth
Virginia Infantry paraded large number
nder command of Col. Emmett Morrison.
The Twehty-fOurih Virginia Infantry also
paraded over hundred men, and were conf
manded by Col. Il. l.. Maury.
As one Of the veterans organizations
passed up Franklin street, one Of the mcn,
recognizing Georgia y0ung lady on one OF
far faH SoH, daSsbscrs s osseoreis orr rt Whole line
gave the cheers and Il .'tiger,- and tho
young lady made a graceful bow In ae-
acknowledgement. ~
During a halt on upper Franklin street q
band Just infroDt ol,some Virginia. veteran
oreMizatiolr began rlaying Garry me
back" The veterans IN the rear nc once
caught the inspiration and began dancing
quadrille. This was kept mp for over live
minutes, and the ladies who lined both sides
If the street applauded after the dance was
concluded.
In passing one of the houses on Franklin
street, the commanding officer of one Of the
veteran organizations caught sight OF n
very attractive little girl. who was perchcd
on the shoulders OF her father. lie at once
called out three cheers for the little girl,
and they were given with will. IL was "A
~ hts
man nature was shown another OF tha
many things that inspire men.
The motto "RichmOnd College Grerts tho
Friends of Lee" was hung on the southern
side Of the Richmond College Yesterday.
The "Rahl Rah! RAN" OF the boys was
heard throughout the parade. and they made
a most creditable showing. Fully "A hun
dred Of the men took part in the parade, at
tired in their caps aud tennis jackets.
Flung To the breeze in front OF The Mary
land grand stand was "A motto bearing
MARY land. our mother, we welcome theei
Virginia. our home. we honor rthec." When
the Fifth Maryland passed under the motto,
enthusiasm roam high. and the scene TOR =
few moments was indcscribibly inspiring.
4 young lady, who is visiting this city.
was shown great deal of attention by the
south Carolina troops while they halted ON
Franklin street. One Of the lieutenanis, IN
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where she was standing, and presented her
with a badge of the company. Another one
cut button from his uniform rs his dona-
tiOn, while a third presented her with
medal. In return she presented 10 the c0m-
pany through the lieutenant, beautiful
bunch of flowers. The men had never seen
the girl before, nor the girl the Men, but all
was done i'm Il courteous, respectful way
that was apparent by both parties, and
which made an interesting picture 10 the
Onl00kers.
When the carriage containing General
LOngslreet reached Franklin and Madison
streets, 1t had 10 halt for "A short time. IL"
General was accompanied by DIR. y. :. ID.
Cullen, and while the vehicle was waiting.
Longstreet held a perfect leyee. Men from
all the commands within two squares Ofthe
carriage ran up 10 1t, and shook the dis
tingushed veteran by the hands. More
than five hundred men thus paid tribute,
and throughout the whole scene there was
one continual cheer.
When the procession passed Twelfth and
Broad streets. a man, evidently Georgian,
occupied "a place in the yard of the First
Baptist church. As his representatives
came by he Was loudly cheered, 5nd no
| i'm return yelled himself hOarse. Both
were having Il good time.
Valentines studios, corner Eighth and
! Leigh streets, will be- open 10 the public to-
day and tomorrow. The whole place has
been claborately decorated, and among the
many pieces of sculpture to be- seen here
are',he recumhont figure of Lee. the figure
of >tOnewall Jackson. and the famous An-
| drOmachc group. The works of art aro
| from the chisel Of Valentine. and his Jack
son This latest work. adds another laurel to
| his wreath of hOnOrs.
After the statue had been unveiled many
of the veterans were marched % the sam
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| After all had finished. songs were sung and
speeches made, and it was throughout u
grand reunion OF the boys who wore the
gray. The feeding was an immense affair,
| but everything passed OF splendidly, and
/ many will be the veteran who VIII carry
away with him recOlleotiOns Of the dinner
OF the unyeiling.
over a hundred members viewed the pro-
cession from the Richmond club grand
| stand. They were very enthusiastic in
their cheering, and when Mayor Ellys0n
passed. the whole crowd yelled whats the
matter with Mayor Eilysonw "iie's all
| right" came the answer, and the mayor
acknowledged the compliment ~ bow.
One Of the prettiest OF the many pretty
sights 10 he seen was little girl about six
years old perched on top 0i The roof OF
porch ON Franklin street. The child was
completely enyelOped In long dress made
VI u ihHAftNi tl' ht-s al't AH' ftVNHt1b-
golden curls falling about the little ones
shoulders, framed her pretty fac. and made
"A charming picture. As each command
would pass she would wave her southern
nag. and she had many men % look up To-
her from her rather exalted position.
Captain A. G.. Babcock, Of AosDy's com-
mand: DR.. \. MOnterio. surgeon Of the COM
mand. and Mr.. Joseph BRYAN. private in tho
same command rode with MOsby's men in
the parade.
There never was and perhaps never will
be again seen together, as many men who
| wore the gray.
The members ofthc Nlnih Virginia cayal-
| ~ met in the morning al the Tobacco ES-
change and passed greetings. The meeting
was well attended, General 5eale was
pre- sent. General Fitzhugh Lee was warmly
welcomed, md the blue eyes 0f Captain
Stith Boiling were as bright ~ when he
commanded Company G.. Mclaughlin and
the Richmond boys entertained their
! friends handsomely.
General VI. ID. COrse commanded bri-
gade in Picketts Division. It was composed
of the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, IhiFtieth, and
Thirty-secOnd regiments Of infantry, AMI
went into business April q, 1861, and closed
| out at AppOmattOx Courthouse April y,
1855, with reputation that was priceless.
He received a perfect ovation at the
hands of his old comrades while await
ing orders in front OF the City Hall
Yesterday morning Many II the manned
soldiers crowded around him, and shooz his
hand until 1t must have panied him. Ono
old veteran said TO him: General, Eve
got something 10 tell you. | was 'fraid
tell You at the time, bat amt 'fraid
now. You remember the morning when tO
a farmer told you bout losing
a shoate, well killed that hog.v "Did he
try to bite you," asked the General. "tes
sir, he was brave hog, but | got him.
certainly did want YOU to have piece OF
him, but WAS afraid 10 send Il 10 you, you
kicked up such a iuss aboutit it,
MajOr James II. capers was met Dy
veteran from North Carolina who rsmem-
bered him as Mississippi Ofhccr. The
veteran had lost his right arm and ieft leg.
His leg was shot Oh, and as he Tell his right
arm was torn away. lie had his knapsack.
and Major Capers carried il for him. Iie
came all the way frcm Rowan county,
North Carolina, % be present at the un-
yelling OF the Ice monument.
The stuart Horse Artillery were repre-
sented By nine men, as follows: Colonel X.
L. Cnew, the last successor OF the ssgallant
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