The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-21
NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION BY THE FIRST vIR-
GINA REGIMENT.

knives and forks-Banauet-Toasts
Proposed.
The pride and patriotism that was to 10
seen by our forefathers was yesterday wit
,essed among the spectators Of the parade
OF the regiment. a
Years ago, before the war, military adj
miration ran high in this city. Every man
of any prominence belonged to the mill
,sry. and their parades and drills were
signals for the whole city TO turn out TO
witness the evoluiions OF their sons, fathers
and brothers. Since the late war, how
ever. military enthusiasm has somewhat
been on the wane. Men have been more
than ever engaged in the pursuit OF pecu
MARY gain sufficient to support themselves,
and the pleasure OF citizen soidiery mas
been ignored by many. =.
= Within the last few years, though, IN
terest in things miltaire" has increased,
and today the First Virginia Regiment Is
the peer Of any regiment In tactcs
or discipline. IL is hoped TO increase
IL in numbers, and when this is done IL VIII
be regiment that the citizens OF ischihonu
should feel justly proud.
NISEIEENIH ANNlNfhShht'
sunday was the nineteenth anniversary
of the regiment. and yesterday the day was
celebrated. Ala O'Clock the column moved
from the armory, and the regiment never
presented better appearance. IL was com
handed by Col. Henry G.. Jones and his
stan and was uniformed in what Is tech.
nically known as "heavy marching order,
kpapsacks, blanket, flannel bag, canteen,
and the fatigue uniforms were worn by tbe
men. and they never presented before such
an exact representation OF soldier.
The line OF march was as follows; Down
Eighth 10 Broad. down Broad 10 Nineteenth
thence TO Main, thence 10 Eighth. thence 10
franklin, thence 10 Belvidere, and thence
down Broad 10 the regimentai armory'
COMPANY FRONT.
Throughout the MAJ cb, with the eXcep-
tiop of when the street cars and wagons IN
terfered, the regiment marched company
'front.' The private citizen saw that ms
city possessed regiment that was worthy
OF the name; that the private knew MS
tactics, and that the officers are men OF
intelligence and learned in military knOwl-
edge. In marching the regiment showed
their knowledge and made an excellent ap-
pearance. Ill. .,,
In their march up Main street their eel
umns were broken often by cars, carts,
wagons. etc. Richmond is too large CITY
where her regiment-her protectors-are
marching 10 allow cars, carts ana Other We
bicles TO break mp the columns, when by
the exercise Of a little courtesy ana COM
mon sense most of the vehicles could be
rolled into side street until the regiment
passes. A., .,, ,,.oro
ordered upstairs on the driil
floor, the lower floor being oc'
cupied by thel banquet tables. On the
drill floor the men stacked arms, ana re-
lieyed themselves Of their knapsacks, etc
They were then dismissed, having to wait
for members OF the various stalls.
About halfpast q O'Clock the members
OF the field, brigade, cavalry and artillery
statI had arrived. In the interim the pri'
Yates sang, played leap-frog, tag, and Other
like games. while the stan officers assem-
bled In the brigade headquarters.
THE BANQUET
Alta given signal the stalls and invited
guests formed in twos and marched down
stairs TO the supper room. In this room
three very long tables were ranged, running
almost the whole length of the building. Al
the middle table the invited guests, stan
officers and commissioned officers OF the
regiment sat. Below them at another
smaller middle table, sat The First Regiment
band. The two side tables were occupied
by the priyates and non-cOmmissioned Of
fieers.
Plates were laid for three hundred and
twenty, and over three hundred were
present. AL,
The invited guests, stalls and officers
were marched into the hall first, and re-
NAMED standing while the other military
entered. This they did according to the
ranking in the regiment, A company en-
teripg first. As soon as all had come IN
Colonel Jones with the word attention,
commanded silence, and Rev. Dr.. Moses ID
Hoge, chaplain of the regiment, pronounced
the blessing.
BATTLE OF KNIVES.
Every one was then seated, and for the
next fifteen minutes the battle with knives
and forks told the story that the soldiers had
made charge and were holding their own
The menu consisted Of oysters, salads
fruits. coffee, etc. An admirable plan Of
the committee was that the only beverage
should be coffee, and the lack OF Other
stronger drinks were lost sight OF in the
yiands that were presented. Mr.. W lillian
Krouse was the caterer, and his name is q
sufficient guarantee that the feast was II
every way an enjoyable and excellent one
VOLUNTEER sOLDIERY.
After all had been supplied, Colone
Jones. who occupied the head OF the officers
table, with Governor Mckinney on his
right and Mayor J. Taylor EllysOn on hii
len. proposed the following sentiment
"The Volunteer soldiery of cur Country
The Guardians of American Liberty"
was responded to by Governor Mckinney
who. in the course of his remarks, said: 81
am gratified 10 be here tonight. loi
have to-day made splendid display
and | rejoice with you all that thu
regiment can present such an eX
cellent appearance. The citizen sol
diery are the bulwarks in the time o
peace, and are ever ready in time of war L
stand up for his principles and rights
Look at his past history. The citizen sol
diery in the revolution against the British
regulars who were fighting for pay showed
thar men fighting for principle make by
long odds the best soldiers. The most dar
log attacks and best victory during the lat
war were by the citizen soldiery 0
the South. lie is more than
match for the rutiian fighting for pay.
am delighted 10 see you all, and love th'
citizen soldiery. We all love our soldier
bows, and are glad to know that we have
such men TO protect the fair name OF Viz
ginia. You are admired by the ladies, anC
ought 20 be brave, and il the time eyel
comes, you will be peers of Lee, jackson
and STUART
Governor Mckinney concluding his re
marks, the band played Dixie, and "Rebe
yell, came from the threats of the young
soldier boys.
GENERAL ANDERSON.
The next sentiment was 1.-The virgins
Volunteer: For Duty or for Pleasure Al
ways Ready" THIS was replied to in
graceful way by General Charles
j. Anderson. lie stated that he hat
never seen the regiment make such an eX
cellent parade; that the regiment showed
an excellent knowlege Of military rules anC
laws, and that IL was his hope that the regi
mept should in the near future Increase 4
five or SIX hundred men.
General Anderson concluding, the band
pIayed, after which the next sentiment was
Announced: '"Ihe Cavalry. The Eyes o.
the Service Colonel Bidgood, who re
sponded, stated that as an ex-offcer of the
regiment IL was great pleasure for him tt
be present. "As beheld you this afternoon
In heavy marching order paradine
the streets, felt proud OF you and
wished / was at your head fol-
the time being. | am reminded
of a toast drank In Baltimore eighteen years
ago 10 the First Regiment: The First Nir
ginia Regiment Is as noble body OF mel
rs ever followed the eagle Of war; ! an
very grateful for the honor you have con
ferrad IN me- Tonight and 1 am iustl,