The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-07
GREETING TO THE CAPITAL
Sounded With a Tin Horn on Entering
Richmond.
JUDGE PARRAR'S TALK At THE BAZAAR.
he Recalls His First Impressions Of the City.
Introduction to Linen sheets-His
Sight Of the Blues.

Another large crowd visited the Bazaar Of
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues at the
tabernacle on Fifth and Main streets last
evening.
The visitors had not come with empty pock-
cts, Tor they patronized the several places
where articles Of various kinds could be
bought in very liberal manner.
The Blues Band gave another Of their
much-favored concerts, and everybody ap-
peared to have very good time.
Shortly after o'clock Captain Sol Cutchins
appeared and in n few well-chosen remarks
introduced Judge F. X. Farrar. better known
az johnny Reb, as the speaker of the even
ing.
Judge Farrar stated his inability of making
long speech, for he had just gotten up from
sick bed
He said that he had had the grippe five diff
ferent times and If there was any luck in odd
numbers he certainly ought to have been
pretty successful
The speaker remarked that he intended TO
relate an instance when he saw the Richmond
Blues for the first time.
II was a scene from his childhood never to
be forgotten. 1t was on the Sd of July, 1910,
when he first came to Richmond on a stage
coach.
The sight was beautiful one when after
passing through Manchester they rode over
MayO's bridge
His father had him tied to the seat of the
driver. The impression was wonderful one
when the driver pulled out tin horn about
eight feet long to sound greeting TO the
capital of the Old Dominion State.
The speaker added that he had heard Levy
Arbucle and George b. Mountcastle. but their
sweet music was nothing in comparison to the
sounds brought forth by the Jehu Of the old
fashioned stage-coach.
The first night which he spent in Richmond
was memorable one for him; he did not
sleep we'll for it was the first time that he
made the acquaintance of linen sheets. and
he continued to slide up and down in his bed
all night.
The roar of the noble James river also
greatly added TO the attractiveness Of the
night.
The next morning-that of the 4th Of
July-dawned without cloud; not frown
could be noticed upon the sky.
At an early hour ne marched up to the City
Hall and there 1t was W here he saw the old
Richmond Blues drawn up under the COM
mand of that gifted and splendid gentleman
Captain George Wythe Munford.
After marching through the principal streets
they repaired TO Buchanan spring to have
their annual dinner. What gathering OF
splendid gentlemen
Among the speakers on that occasion was
Captain George Wythe Munford. gifted in
speech and song; Governor Gilmore. James
Lyons. yet to be remembered by many of
those living at the present time. The most
graceful and accomplished orator of his time,
old Thomas Richie, was also there, and so
was the astute and powerful leader OF public
opinion. James A. Cowardin, the late editor
OF the Dispatch, whose memory still lives In
the hearts OF all.
There were thirteen regular toasts at that
nv. AaN
glorious old State will rise with pride when
her sons repair 10 the altaIs, where the spirits
of their fathers took fire. grand and beau
tiful eminent May we ever repair TO these
affairs TO catch the inspiration of true patriot
ism, virtue and devotion.
The last regular toast was on Woman"
Our eyes are lit with joyousness when hers
are glad and bright. That is all true, but 1t Is
in the hour of trial and misfortune when her
eyes are filed with tears that she shines
brightest In the mOurnfu drama of sorrow
and affection through which We passed she
acted her part with a sedate and majestic for
titude that will commend her to the admira-
ton of the world"
The speaker referred TO the high regard for
woman az expressed by Jefferson Davis, Rob
ert IngersOll and many others.
He mentioned some Of the old commanders
of the Blues, like Captain Bigger and Captain
o. Jennings Wise.
He added that the present members of the
company ought TO feel greatly honored in the
splendid captain who was commanding them
at this time.
He exhorted the boys to always do their
duty. and also be true to tho girls. He eau
toned them not to go back on the girls, for If
they should do that thew would have bad luck.
Judge Farrar closed his remarks by relating
some Of the impressions which he received
while in this city last MAY, at the time OF the
unwilling of the Lee monument.
Following we're the votes last evening:
Gold-headed cane-W. p. Smith so; John
X. Childrey, Il; j. Taylor Ellyson. n: Louis
Wagner, II: NJ. &. Williams, A. John B. Cub
pepper. 2.
Sulky for most popular butcher-Chsrles
b. Brauer, SO; W. A. Lambert; 4s; ". II; Keck
81: Henry Hechler. 49, John Lindsay, Jr., lis
Gold watch. most popular policeman-M
J. Griffin. I09; A. NJ. Tomlnson, IL; Sergeant
Brooks, l5 Sergeant Cosby, IL; William
Crane, II; r. Z. PoitiauI, 10; John ]. Powell,
20.
Sword and belt, most popular officer in the
State-Captain Hutcheson. 81; Captain
Mathews, 7; Major Derbyshire, 10; Captain
Lassiter. 10; George Wayne Anderson. IL.
Uniform, most popular officer N the city
Hutchinson, 81; Derbyshire, 20; Euker, 9S: An
dersOn. 49,
Bicycle. most popular boy-John Cutchins,
49, NJ Mitteldorfer. 292 J. L. Branch. II.
The musical programme Tor tomorrow
evening will ne supplied by the Blues Band
and the Richmnd College Glee Club.
The medal for the most popular young lady
was awarded 10 Miss Jennie Barganin.
The voting on the silver pitcher aud goblet
for the most popular physician was very spir-
tied and closed last evening with DR.. Hugh
NJ Taylor in the lead
The Gesangverein Virginia visited the
Bazaar last evening. but in the absence OF
& az
organization could not render any Of their
SONGS as thew had intended