Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-13

ANNUAL REUNION OF THE OLD CAV
ALRYMEN AT ASHLAND PARK.
Omccrs Elected for Two Years-rhe Han.
quct and speeches-The Presidents
Tribute to General wickham,
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch,

ASHLAND, Va. August IL. 1890.
The annual reiinion OF the old Hanover
Troop took place to-day at Ashland Park
and was one of the most enjoyable meet
ings held in years. The old members were
out in force, and though some of them bear
the marks of age yet they were as bright
and active as when they were under arms
during the late war. The meeting of the
command took place in the dancing-pa-
vilion and was very interesting. 1t WAS
presided over by Captain d. A. Undertake,
with j. A. Brown, Esq. acting as secretary.
After the regular business was finished the
election of officers for two years took
place. Captain ID. A. Undertake was
nominated again for captain and president,
but in few well-chosen and appropriate
remarks he declined. as he thought there
should be rotation in Office. Lieutenant
T. w. Sydnor was also spoken of for
president, but q letter from him written
from the South showed that it would be
impossible for him to accept.
ELECTED by AccLAMATIoS.
Mr.. G. A. Taylor was nominated for the
office. and after several very complimentary
addresses were delivered he was elected by
reclamation. He at once took the chair.
and after thanking his comrades for the high
honor conferred proceeded with the cleo
ton of the remaining officers. which were
as follows First Yice-President, I. W.
Sydnor; Second Vice-President, Thomas
+. Taylor; Third Vice-President, w. l..
Wingtield: Secretary, J. G.. Cook; Assist
ant Secretary, j. A. Brown.
A letter was read from First Yice-Presi-
dent Sydnor expressing his great regret
at being unable to be with his old COM
mand. and also telling them 1t would be
impossible for him to be present in the
future il the annual gatherings continued
TO be in August. When the letter was read
by a unanimous vote il was ordered spread
on the minutes, and a committee OF three
comrades-W. J. Burford, J. J. Terry, and
L. b. Vaughan-was appointed to commu-
nicate with MIR. Sydnor and find at what
time he would be able 10 be present at the
reunions and report to the President.
THE BANQUET.
The meeting then adjourned TO a very
handsome banquet. which was thoroughly
enjoyed by oil present. Among the IN
yited guests were Roosevelt Page. ESQ.,,
Cardwell. John II. Taylor. Peter Burton,
Colonel A. j. Wingfeld, Robert A. Carter,
and many others. Speeches Were made
by Messrs. Wickham. PAGE. Cardwell, Bur-
ton, and last but not least by the new
President.
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL WICKHAM.
In the course of his remarks he made
very touching allusion TO the death OF
General Williams G. Wickham, his words
of praise and honor TO the late command
er. brought tears to the eyes of many
of his old men. He also spoke very feel
lnely of Captain ". Newton, the first cap;
tain of the company. Mr.. Taylor proved
by his remarks that he was the. right
man for the place to which he had been
elected. The greatest amount OF good
feeling prevailed, and when the time came
10 break up the old boys stood III a circle
and sang "Auld Lang Syne."
THE ROLL OF HONOR.
The following is full list Of those OF the
company who were present: ID. A. Timber,
lake, ex-captain; G.. A. Taylor. captain and
president: Walter l.. Wingfield sergeant ;
j. c. Cooke, sergeant; j. J. Terry. corpo-
raj: j. II. Blunt, w. }. Bintord, A.. w.
Brock. j. b. Brown, }. A. Brown, }. CALVIN
Bullock. W. L. Carter. John J. Crutchteld'
4. b. Dunn, John l.. Green, Thomas +. OH
man. John K. Lawrence, Robert Lee Priddy,
j. II. Timberlake. c. A. Taylor, John Lewis
Talley, John J.. Talley. c. G. Taylor, /. Is.
Vaughan. +. l.. Wright, ID: /. Maldrop,
Martin A. Waldrop, Peter W. Wingteld,
Chastain Il. Wingfeld, and L. p. Winston.