The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-18
HOMAGE TO BE PAID LEE
sioHuy.FouRrH ANNIVERSARY
OF HIS BlRTR.


uov the Day VIII lie Celebrated~'h"
Parade 20 he Grand One-Line "'
v.,,,.-rxe,cises at the Monument -
Barton Heights Celebration
Tighty.four years ago tomorrow 'heFe
was born at Stratiord, in Westmoreisho
county. son to General Light Horse mar
nv, lee. who lived not only 20 carry out the
grand traditions Of noble family, but IN
his life did those acts which make TINS
shole southland revere his memory and
oerpetuate his fame. To carry out just such
sincere intentions the General Assembly at
its last session passed a bill which VIII
make hereafter the nineteenth Of January
legal holiday, and on that day all good Nir-
ginians hereafter will ply homage to the
memory OF Robert Edward Lee.
In RichmaEd particularly. VIII ms
homaOe ne maid Tomorrow. and, besides The
men who followed Lee, their sons aud
daughters will assist in the WORK OF love.
For over two months lee camp mas heeh
zealously at work to make the celebration
of the noted day fitting one, ANA II the
weather Is good, there Is no doubt bat tnht
lltlI Hhct NehrN'N
realized.
OFFICES TO BE CLOSED.
Governor Mckinney Yesterday issued an
order that all The Capitol Offices be closed
Tomorrow for the whole day, and Mayor
Tllys0n has issued proclamation that all
municipal Offices be closed alter II O'Clock.
Mayor Ellyson also insisted IN his proeia-
nation that all business houses be closed AT
noon. and in this statement this only voices
the sentiment Of all right-thinking people.
Another point insisted upon 10y ine chiei
marshall is that vehicles viii oe cieaitn
from The streets in the line u march, auG IL
can be stated here that nothing so discour'
aces a leader Of long column OF men as 10
have his symmetrical lines broken 10 pieces
by buggy or coal cart.
AGRAND PARADE.
The parade will. Of course. be the feature
of the day, and. IL the weal her is clear, Will
make a very imposing appearance. The
line OF march will be down Broad TO Nine
teenth, to Main, 10 Fifth, 10 Franklin, 90
the Lee monument; returning by Grace
10 First, 10 Broad, 10 seventh, ana be ais
missed. The police and marshals VIII be ~
Sixth street. The First Regiment len
resting at Seventh street; Richmond How.
itzers. right AT seventh street; Richmond
Light Infgntry Blues. on the left of line ar
tillery: Stuart Horse Guards, Chesterfield
and HanOyer Troops, right on bightl
street. The staff Of the first Brigade will
act as the marsbars staff. The troops viii
be In winter uniform.
AT THE MONUMENT.
The Veteran camps and other Confederate
organizations will enter the line on Frank
lin street at Fifth, the cav Try delayin
itsmarch TO enable them 10 take position
Arriving near the monument the line viii
q I.sa I.ff AUI on
west side and facing west, so that the Veicr-
ans will be opposite the statue. As soon as
halted, the bands will take post at the base
of the monument and play alternately
until the line is ready 10 move.
As soon as halted the commander Of the
First Regiment will cause his men 10 fire 10y
die, or at will. continuing the fire for sever.
al minutes. After his command "cease
firing" the battery will fire seventeen guns
abe salute in honor Of General Lee. The line
will then be reformed, and march back "a
its starting point. The procession, in pass
ing to the lett and right Of the monument
will all salute. the colors dipping and all
music playing.
BANQUET AT SANGER HALL.
Tomorrow night, at Sanger Hall, ban
auet will be held by Lee Camp and their IN
yited guests. Many distinguished speakers
will be present, and there viii he severa
volunteer toasts. TBe following regular
toasts have been adopted:
The Day We Celebrate, Major Charles :
StringiellOw.
Virginia, Governor 4. w. Mckinney.
Richmond. Mayor j. Taylor Ellyson.
Lee Cam,, Colonel Alexander W. Archer
Messrs Miller, HOlchkiss, Davis and Walk
or will be present and entertain the Caml
with music. The cOmmanders OF the va
rious Confederate camps throughout The
State are expected to be present. The Con
federates Of the Grand Camp will be at the
Lee Camp hall during the 18th.
LITTLE NOTES.
The sons Of veterans have been ordered
out 20 parade. by their commander, Cap
tain W. Deane Courtney.
The members Of Lee Camp will parade
in oyerc0ats and the Camp hats.
All banks will be closed tomorrow
There will be no change IN the hours at In
postofhce.
AT Barton Heights tomorrow nigh
General l. ee's birthday will DO celebrated II
a very patriotic manner. Judge II. W
FIournoy will deliver an address on the
life and character Of Lee; after which there
will be dance and supper. A delightful
time Is anticipated.
All ex-Confederatc organizations and al
veterans unattached are Invited 70 JON II
with Lee and Pickett Camps In the parade
of next Monday.