The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
ASKING CONSTRUCTIONS.
Au Appeal from the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues.

Blues.
The ways and means committee Of the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, who were appoint
ed to raise funds for the building Of An armory
for that organization, have issued the follow
ing circular letter
"The Richmond Light Infantry Blues, by
far the oldest military organization IN the
state and one of the oldest and most historic
IN America. finding its growth and progress
greatly retarded by the lack Of suitable armOry
accommodations has determined 10 set %
work immediately 70 raise the funds necessary
for the building of an arnory adapted for iis
needs
ITO YOU the history Of this organization is
well known. il Is part and parcel OF the his
tory Of the Commonwealth.
For nearly century past It has responded
10 every call Of its city State or country. and
to-day. in a greater state % proficiency than 1t
has known since the late war II stands ready
o. respond 10 the call Of duty az a moment S
notice.
"lf we succeed in our present undertaking.
and succeed we must and will for the people
are with us-this company viii be IN such
position Us ever 10 remain an object ~ prlde
10 our city and State Therefore We come to
You with confidence asking your ail.
We do not come asking for money 10 buy
uniforms. or 20 help deiray the expenses o..
an oncampment or Of tour OF pleasure All
these expenses We have borne ourselves. and
We shall continue 20 bear them. but the armprN
cannot he built without the substantial aid of
our citizens. IL is too much for Us 70 do
alone
The Importance of a well organized and
well disciplined reserve force. ever ready 70
uphold and support the civic and police
authorities viii be fully appreciated by every
thoughtful man.
To those Of small means, however, it may
be Of little n-equeucc but TO those VINO
have amassed large fortunes, or who. IN the
capacity of directors OF large corporations.
have the management and control Of proper
ties of great value. il u Of the utmost I'M
portancc
TO that class-the capitalists. the large
corporations and Manufacturers ts-
pecially appeal for ad in tins matter, be-
levinc II 10 be ia turtherence Of their own I'M
tcrc-ts and OF those whose interests are en-
trusted 70 them. 20 promote the efficiency OF
every organization directly aiding IN the pre-
seDati0n If peace aud order.
"Iothose who love our city and desire 70 add
% It's attractions to those who appreciate tho
importance of "a weii-dlsclplncd and well-or-
gained reserve force 10 sustain the civic and
police authorities T. those who desire M Their
own way o. tighten the labors and lesScn the
costs oi keeping Mp this force that IS now
borne almost entirely be the officers ana mem
bers thereof 10 those who. though hopeful ~
the future, are yet proud of the history u our
dear old Commonwealth. and cherish the fond
memories and associations of lt- glorious past.
and. above all 10 those whose fathers, rels-
tives and friends have served their country or
State as members Of this command, or per
haps have fought. bled or fell under its ban
ner. we appeal for sympathy and assistance IN
this undertaking
The letter is signed by Colonel j. Bell Big
ger. chairman Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee. and Captain Sol Cutchins, the treas
urer If the committee, will receive the con-
tuhutlons
About "a thousand copies Of this letter have
he hoped that the subscription vail bee pop
ular one An contributions. no matter how
small. VIII be thankfully received, and an OPP
portuntY viii be given TO citizens Of smaller
means who have interest enough iu the COM
pauy 90 contribute their mite 90 towards the
success Of the enterprise.