Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03

county.
News was received to-day of the pur.
chase of the charter Of the Brunswick,
Western and Southern railway, together
with extensive terminal facilities at South
port by rich syndicate, whose headquar-
tiers are at Chicago.
The Richmond fremen crowned them
selves with glory yesterday in the magniti-
cent manner in which they entertained
their visiting brethren from Norristown.
Pa, at Seven Pines. The dav was clear and
pleasant, and no cloud drifted beneath the
bright sun rays to mar the harmony of the
delightful occasion. IL was enjoyed by all
and everybody endeavored 10 SEQ that
everybody else had nice time.
After Tho days pleasures woro DER anl tho
shad"s II evening wero fast falling e,ound the
historic spot. Secretary Qullman. Of Montg gone
r. Fremen's As-ociati N, asserted before tho
whole ciOHd that since the company had been nh
O.g .nizaiiOn II had nover visited any city where
~ much open corliality AMI generous treat
meut had been accorded thom. This elected
th.ec loal cheers from the visitors. which rent
tho air in twain and went rumbling through the
tall pin,-trces. which seemed % beat ihcir
bougha together in celebration OF the festive oc-
casion.
MADE Az EARLY START.
Ii was early in tho morning when tho start IN
The famous battlefield was made, Gni though
ths a"lays Of tho trip caused much incOnve-
nicncc, the party reached Seven Pines about
noon.
Alter the cnrs had been relieved of their hu.
man freight the Committee on Arrangements al
once began to doyse plans for the amusement
% tho guests. On this committee we're Nrssrs
William kanary Warwick kpps. Thomas Davis
Lawrence Harkey, Charles Meyers, william
| al . MI & segr
SHAW Alan stephen, Sr, Adam stephan. Jr.
and Polk Nashon. These gentlemen did then
work well. No want of any visitor was left unat-
tended.
consisted " about three hundred nremen and
citizens. repaired To tho old battlefield on
which had fallen many heroic ancestors oi tho>'
present and where more than a lew If them
faced the muskctry o. IN opposing army. Al
hour was spent in reviewing thero dear grounds
when the parry repaired 10 the cemetery. where
the band played "A most beautiful serenndo. The
1aC-pOlo IN the cenirr OF the plat was sur
rounded b. nremen and visitors and photo
craI "a Ot the scene WIS maie
TIE Blue AND THE GRAY.
Immediately aiterwarl the most pathetic
sc,ue 81 tho day occurred Mr. George W
Crazy, OF tho Montgomery iremen, ani Ser
geaut Charles II. Epps took their stand on either
side Of the old cannon and tho Amcrican ntl
brought up the background. The photographer
u
aad tho other from tno COnieieracy. These gen
tlcr,en are Just nfty years Of age zach. 1hel
We. both wounded in the right arm and In al
most the same portion OF the abGomon, aas. tht
picture presented Was solemn and touching
and all cvlnced n SORT OF fratcrual feeling fOi
which none could Account
Among other prominent citizens Of Richmond
Present were Captain Frank Cunningham, whos'
genial face and thrilling yoire lena an ar OF cx-
ira amusement 20 the occasion; Mr.. LOUIS "
FIischkOrn. VINO Was here. there, ana every
whore among tho guests; Mr. srdton Chlldross
Mr. ". ;. Burgess, Nr. John Wash, DR., ar -
ward skinner, squire Il. frischkorn. Mr.. Id
ward Cummins Mr.. William y. knowles, Mr.. +
Leslie Powell. Mr.. George ". WrOdall. Nr. j. H.
Redwood ANA last. bat by no means least. DaI
umcr, the genial, cordial, hOspitapie Dan O
the POlico Court.
These gontlomcn wcrc present rs honorary
visitors but thcy wcro i0ren n In every nmusc
ment. There WA not "a single suggestion made
that Sergeant kpps ami halfa dozen others dlc
not Immediately gcqUiescc aud manifest al
caceruc-s Tor IL.
THI TOX-cHAsE.
When Leslie Powell brought out his foxes anl
yelping dogs came bounding from their fetters
hurlah went up which was dc1tcnilg Ii wa
precisely 3 o'clock when the litt!" animals were
reed ana made Tor the wO0ia. They ran wlthOu
any urging. Hall an hour later the dogs were
freed and the chase began. Almost every on'
participated in ~, and .ucn sport ha- rlreil
been seen. Inc dogs bent their no-O- 20 earti
and hunted with great vigilance. The men wer'
close upon their heels. Around and through IN,
pines the hoInds yepcd. and ~ an hour thel
tracked the a. ely fox % his hdins-pl a." LeHi
T.. EnO- caught tho bush Ot tho nr-t fox an,
james Gary returned with tue right hiUdlrg
The second fox WAS caugh. later under a hOus'
IN the vic nifty. The tail OF the first was pre-
scented 70 Sir. Is. +. pullman, u" secretary o.
the visiting nrcmcn, VINO will carry II homo as
sDurcHtr IL the occasion.
1HR SPREAD.
This being over the guests wore invited 20 n
mnenilccnt collation., wuich hai been served be
neath the shady bough- %, the pine trecs. Here
were e. be fOand the most palatable and rercsh
iug light drinks and tho most tempting sau nd
Wiches. pickles. fruits, Sc. Toast after tOas
was drank ana the afternoon was spent In mos
delightful way.
Just previous to the departure for the city thai
genial fireman, e. h. sh0ebridgc, hold his glas:
high above the heads OF the others and IN voice
VIA was audible AT considerable distance said
"Inis voices the sentiment That oar next tOah
may be- offered In thc city OF NOrristOwn. Ia.
Cheer after cheer i-sucl from throats already
hoarse, and tue true spirit of cordially wa
stamped on the face Oh every visitor.
As the train was nearing the city the soft nni
melOdious strains Of " Aud Lang Sync' nOateC
swectly DER the dsnsely packed ears, and soOu
the entire tram was swGying IN voluptuous mel
ody.
sOHErHIyG ABOUT OUR VISITORS.
Tho visiting 1remen, ono and all, concclc thai
they have been delightfully."- entertained by Tho
department Of Richmond. and they Will carry
home with them many tender memories u
their visit 10 Old Virginia.
The Montgomery company Ia composed q
many Of the best and most esteemed citizens O
NorristOwn. IL IL a volunteer organization, bui
when fire occurs they make things lively an,
do great good. The company IL one which has
Leon IN existence for many years and IN whicf
every member takes a certain amount OF inter
eat and pride
Below Is given the psTsonael OF Some OF it:
members:
PERSONNEL or TIE FIRENEN.
Mr. Henry &. Wentz, the president OF the or
ganizatiOn, is a retired lumber merchant o
considerable wealth, who now operates rca
estate business, In which he only deals IN hi;
own property.
Vice-Presiient William II. Koplin Is an awfully
clever fellow and takes great Interest in th'
work. He Is a hardware merchant In Norris
town and enjoys a wide acquaintance in hn;.ncia
circles.
Secretary d. r. Quillman is tho deputy re
cordcr OF deeds Of the county. lie IL popular
courteous, and affable, aud has made man!
friends among Rchmonds hremen and hoI
citizens as Well
Mr. J. Evans Isett, the treasurer, IL retirec
Businessman. who IL greatly respected and al
mired. lie is an active worker and loves tho lii'
OF q fireman.
THE MEMBERS.
Among the regular members who are presen
Win the engine company are:
M.ssr-. David shaw, n largo dealer In irof
properties; Irving L. Wanger attorney az law
William Stahlcr, druggist; Warren NJ. Dickln
son, attorney at law: &. :. Sheinc, ~ell-anowi
and Influential lawyer OF Norristown; A. II. Gen
man. CLERK OF the courts; III. ". Aiken, deputy
clerk of the courts; William freideiporn, steam
dyer; q. L. Cowdcn, OF the firm Of Cowden
Zimmerman. gas-itters and plumbers; Rober
A. jackson, chief-engineer Of tho Norristowl
Water-Works; W. Z. Perry. Junior member o
the Livery firm OF john Perry 4 son; state Sen
ator Lewis koyer John {. Snyder grocerymai
and justice Of tho peace; X. Sheets, wholesale
grocer: g. Henry Stnson, attorney-at-law
Isaac Smith, woo.lcn manufacturer: DR.. j. Bol
Watt, dentist: John II. White, grocer; Geors
w. Grady, OF the drug frm Of Grady s. Baker
and many others Of equal prominence.
NOTES or THE DAY.
The music furnished by tho Pnoenixville BAN
WAS an exceedingly pleasant feature OF the out
ing al Seven Pines yesterday, and II has beel
said that no better musical organization ha
beoa On our streets In many days
Sergeant Epps ani Captain Cunningham
added much 10 the pleasantncss OF yesterday
occasion.
The fellow In the front end Of the foremost ca
last evening who was endeavorlns 10 toss al
apple ia the air To the tune Of the " Last hose .
Summer" found 10 his dismay that II was din
cult thing 10 10.
HOW THY WHRR sAvEp.