The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-02
AN UNWILLING MEMORIAL.
Artillery to the Howi''ers'
Old and Young.

OlI anu
There was q full attendance OF old HOWL
zers at the Ilpwtzefs' Armory last night'
the occasion Being the presentation oi
uomento from the Washington Artillery OF
New Orleans. Before the presentation look
Mace. however, the present company "en'
through an inspection drill.
Tbol,ph the weather was quite warm
nearly every man was present, ana tne
rompany never made n better snow. Inc
helmets flashed and retiashed the llgDt WIN
their brightness; the sabres gllstehed az
they hung at the sides OF the weafers' ana
every part of the uniform from helmet coru
IN shoe-top showed with care the owners
had Lent their uniforms. Captain John "A.
hutchinson commanded the battalion, ana
ne was exceedingly well pleased with the
excellent appearance OF his men,
Drill BY ELECTRIC LIGHT.
After the inspection drill, mechanical
drill took place in the court In rear oi tue
Armory. There. under the rays OF electro
lights. the IIOwitzers even appeared 10 Det-
tar advantage. Twelve men. under com.
mand Of Lieutenant II. NJ. starke, eXecuteu
This mechanical drill, which is the taking
nnart and putting together of the piece.
Tbis drill can safely be said 10 be the
most difficult in all Of the manTuyres OF
cannoneer's, but with quickness, deNterity
and thorough knowledge of what they were
doing. this dozen soldiers performed their
movements in a way pleasing and satisiac-
tory TO themselves and the onlookers.
CAPTAIN HILLS ADDRESS.
At the conclusion of this drill, the
Howitzers and the members of the asso-
citation repaired upstairs where a JOINT
meeting Of the two organizations was held.
Captain Hutchinson called the meeting to
order. and i'm Difference 10 the members OF
the association present, Mr.. Frank ID. Hin
was asked 10 act as chairman.
Mr.. Hill, addressing those present, said:
zone month ego we had as our guests that
grand old battalion. the Washington Arlil-
lery from New Orleans, men WI twenty
nine years ago left their homes ana nresides,
came on 10 Old Virginia 10 asst us IN that
struggle which lasted for four long
and eventful years. They were men
whom we may be justly pfoud OF,
and we feel highly hOnored that they
were our distinguished guests. Although
cut of from their homes and friends they
continued shoulder to shoulder with us, hnq
after a record second To none In Inc ahllals
of our war after the roar OF their guns had
been heard on every battlefield In virginia,
then only was their tattered, torn
and blood-staned banner furled ut AppOmat-
tox. But The scene changes. , AIlSi
To Old Virginia Is resumed The old Veie
| rams OF many "A campaign are now accom-
panied by a stalwart battalion OF young
soldiers who have grown up since war ,
alarms have ceased and old and young are
| here with us TO give tribute and praise 10 our
| old commander, Robert +, Lee, IN the unNeil-
| ing of monument in bronze enduring for
| ever, TO his high character. And now, COM
| rades of the young company, have the honor
| to present 10 you tins memenlo from our de-
| parted guests, immortelles from the bler OF
Jefferson Davis. ana beautiful photographs
taken from scenes OF ms last hours ana
burial. we cannot but value such gift a.
this, and TO you, capt. Hutchinson, and the
| young HOwitzcrs, now present them WIN
the hope that they may long be seen IN the
hall OF your arinOry, with your Otner c.er-
ished relics Of the past
CAPTAIN HUTCHINSON.
Captain Hutchinson, in receiving the
Gift, said: - | am not much Of speech
maker, but cannot refrain from the eX-
preston of our sincere thanks for the me-
mento presented. The memory Of Robert
T.. Lee Jefferson Davis, and StOnewall
Jackson shall ever remain green in our
hearts. and We have no less reverence
for the men vino followed those illustrious
leaders. This mementO shall ever be sa-
cred, and Shall hang on the walls OF the
ArmOry as long as there Is man who
calls himself ll0wilzer.
THE MEAlENTO-.
The mementos are photographs Of the
last scenes Of Jefferson Davis and pansy.
| The latter is upon a letter-hcad from the
Mayor of New Orleans Office, and around
il is typewriter "a certificate stating
| that the pansy came from the bier
Of Hon. jefferson Davis, as the deceased
lay in state at the Council Hall in New Or
| leans.
Several members Of the lIOwitzers' Asso-
citation were called upon, and told incl
dents Of the late unpleasantness," and ut
| a late hour the meeting ended.