The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
JAMESTOWN CELEBRATION.
Patriotic Pilgrims Gather in COmmemora-
ton Of The Past.
INTERESTING INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS.
Closing Remarks by President Tyler--Hls-
toric Places OF Interest Inspected
The Programme

JAMESTOWN. May Especial This IS a
rapid. practical age in which we live, so RAPID
and so practical that We have no time Tor
what the money-makng iconoclast Of the day
Is pleased 10 term "sentimentalism, nor
scarcely time 10 pause from business to honor
the memories and recall the achievements OF
those whose names are iDdelibly associated
with the history of the republic, and
who were pioneers in the establishment of
Government destined 10 become one of the
greatest known 20 tho civilized world. Not
withstanding the hurry and hustle OF our
busy iron age, however. every sectlon OF TINS
broad land naturally always turns with un-
nbated interest 20 old jamestown. the seat Of
the first English settlement of the United
States and the scene of the hopes. sOrrOws
and struggles Of the brave little band OF
colonists who. in 1907. dnder Sir Christopher
Newport. first effected a lOdgment there.
ONLY A FKw RUINS.
Nothing remains now but the ruins Of the
old church and few grave stones 10 mark the
locality: vet II is a spot 50 full OF historic IN
cidents that it can never be forgotten. II was
the scene Of the birthplace Of the great Amer
lean republic, and although 1t has long since
succumbed 20 the ravages % time. with only
the old church walls 10 stand sentry over tho
ghosts of the past il is still 50 fraught with
historic "reminiscences that the time will never
come when It's eventful history will not be
transmitted from generation to generation
SCRNR or THnKE WARS.
II has passed through three wars Bacons
rebellion. where the bitter hatred Of oppres-
sion and tyrany which, from the fOundatlQh
Of the Union. has always been prominently
characteristic Of Virginia and Nirgnlans' hrst
manifested itself against tie arrogance OF OF
William Berkeley and his fragrant disregard oil
the lust demands Of the people, the revolution,
when the whole cOuntryrOse IN mass agalnsttEe
oDpressiOn of the British King George, and
the late war between the States. IN which 1t
was'subiec:ed TO acts OF vandalism which would
have put To shame the most barbarOus nation.
the sacredness Of its graves even having been
violated 10 crafty Northern spite against the
South II was also the spot IN which the hrst
colonial assembly ever held in the United
States convened on June2J, 1919. and where,
less than three years later. March p. 1922,
several hundred colonists were massacred by
Indians.
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
OF course. it is impossible for a spot so re-
pete with the most interesting recollecuons
and so identified with the early days OF the
Union TO pass into oblivion and 1t certainly
never will be allowed to do 50 ii that veneer
able institution of learning, William and
Mary College, can prevent 1t. From time IN
memorial il has been the custom Of the
faculty and students of that institution, &C,
companied by citizens Of the old
colonial capital city Of Williamsburg,
70 make annual May pilgrmages TO the time
honored spot and there, BY means OF patriotic
addresses and appropriate ceremonies. 10 pre-
serve TO posterty its history and classic mem
ory In accordance with the custom the col
lege and citizens of Williamsburg to-day as
sembled there. and under the ruins of the ia
nous old church caused nearly three centuries
10 pass in review before them.
THE CELEBRATION OF 81.
At the celebration of 1891 the ceremonies
were quite elaborate. About 800 persons, in
Guiding the president. faculty and students
of William and Mary left Williamsburg at an
early hour OF the morning Tor the historic
island and on arrival there the fOllOwlngprO-
gramme was carried Out
First. Music by the asylum band.
Second. Opening prayer by Rev. D. II.
Moss pastor of the Methodist church in VIII
liamsburg and assistant professor OF Latin at
the College.
Third. Introductory address by Mr.. W. L.
Hall professor of English literature and his
tory.
Professor Hall in his address dwetupon the
history of the place and urged the revival of
the old jamestown Society, which IN the old
ante-belum days, when William and Mary
was in the zenith of its fame accustomed
10 gather on jamestown Island and there re-
cite the history of the early settlers and the
part they played in establishing free demo-
cratic republic which was destined To shine
as model of self-gOvernment and perhaps to
revoutiOniZe mOnarchies and overthrow des-
pOtism throughout the world
He also predicted that the time would come
when the jamestown annual pilgrimage would
be attended by at least three hundred stu
dents. His remarks elected loud applause,
and when he concluded he received warm
congratulations.
Fourth. Music by the band.
Fifth. Grafton by Mr.. W. L. Bib, of
Roanoke the cla's orator. Hls address was
eloquent and instructive.
Sixth. National hymn, America by the
students.
seventh Poem, written especially for the
occasion. by Rev. l.. Is. Wharton professor
of ancient and modern languages
Eighth. Music.
Ninth. Defamation, Virginia" by Mr..
John Weymouth, OF hampton.
Teuth. Closing address by President Lyon
G. Tyler, who referred to the fact that the
founder OF tlie College, DIR. James Blair, was
rector Of :he jamestown church.
The entire day was in every respect per
fs success The weather was all that could
be desired, it being cloudy and cool without
rain.
PICNIC DINNER.
After the programme was concluded the
various parties gathered together IN groups
and enjoyed regular picnic dinner III genuine
old picnic style, which was heartily enjoyed
by all participants.
When this was finished the ruins of the old
church were visited, andsthe old tombstones
were regarded with special interest.
The ladies Of the Society for the Preserva-
ton of Virginia Antiquities are DESTROYS
of purchasing about twenty acres of the
island, including the old church and grave
yard Captain Brown, who owns the estate,
asks 50. 900 for this much of the property and
Mrs. Cynthia Tucker Coleman Is always zeal
Gus in raising the necessary funds She had
provided a supply of ice-cream 10 be sold Cor
the benefit of the society on this occasion, and
realized q neat sum.
At,about o'clock the pilgrimage ended,
and the pilgrims returned, all voting the
jamestown celebration Of 1891 one of the
most successful in the history of Virginia
MURDER TRIAL BEGUN