The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-16
A POW. WOW OF THE BRAVES.
Biz Democratic Rally at the PoYhatan
Club Last Evening.
ARRANGEMENTS TO ENTERTAIN HILL.
He viii Speak mt the Mozart Academy OF
Music and Reception VIII Bo Ten
dered by the Governor.


room was crowded with the braves. whoturned
out in full force TO listen to the addresses OF
the various candidates for the House of Dele
gates.
President Preston Belvin called the meeting
10 order and made a short address to the
club.
Upon motion tho regular routine OF bust
ness was dispensed with and the braves voted
unanimously 70 lay aside all ordinary meet
ING requirements. and desired % regsle them
selves with the words OF eloluence which the
presence OF ali the candidates insured.
10 satisfy the craving demands for beauti-
ful language the president introduced Mr II.
X FauntlerOy. who entertained the audience
for several minutes with an address full OF
yigor and eloquence. He spoke especially TO
the young men and called upon them 10 sup
port HIM
At the close of Mr.. Fauntleroy's speech Mr..
J.F FiournOy called the attention OF the club
10 the wants of Mr.. TAYLOR. who for years mad
been a registrar IN Jackson ward. Mr.. Flour
noy spoke feeiingly Of the iutrmlties OF the
man who for years had so faithfully served
his party, and requested that subscription
be taken for his benefit.
The motion met with not a single dissent
ing vote and the Chair appointed hessrs.
Courtney and Epps to wait upon the already
literally disposed congregation HE couec-
ton was taken and good round sum was OBJ
tanned and turned over TO MIR. HolzJsch Tor
the faithful Democrat OF former years.
ORGANIZATION OF CLUBS.
Mr. L. W Powers was next introduced and
began his remarks 10y an alusiOn q the col
lection Just taken. He str ngly advocated the
organization of clubs. and spoke OF the great
value in all political campaigns which they
afforded.
Dr. George b. Steel was the next speaker
L. tlaff cd n repordluU "a
few propositions which had been mentioned
in this campaign as all of the candidates had
several times announced tier hearty in
dorsement Of them. He personally applied
pledged his every effort in behalf of all the
measures which would arise affecting the in
terests of the city.
Amid prolongea applause Mr. John Jackson
was introduced and made most ADM able
address He spoke of his long connection
with the club and congratulated It upon the
good work which it bad accomplished in
times past
He maintained that every man who sought
Office rightly bound 70 answer honest
questions as TO how he stood on any question,
and then assured his hearers of his position
on ali the subjects which had been discussed.
The contest he stated was between nine
Democrats. all of whom were exceedingly
friendly to each other. and assured the club
Of his hearty support of the candidates noni-
mated ut the primaries
Messrs. Thomas Byrne. w. T. Booth and
Joseph j. English spoke briefly, each renew
ing ms Endorsement of all the propositions
previously discussed and each earnestly
soliciting the votes of the gentlemen present.
Hon Beverley Is. MunfOrd was received
with an enthusiastic greeting and thanked
the club tor his cordial reception. lie re-
viewed the issues of the canvass. and spoke
at some length upon the work which the next
legislature would be call upon TO under
take. His address was clear and cOmprehen-
slye. and was pronounced by many present as
the very best effort Of the campaign.
Captain j. Taylor StrattOn not pres
-ert but his absence was apologized for by MIR.
Munford. VINO commended him for his deVo-
ton TO the work of the City Council
Mr.. Evan Snead president of the Clay
Ward Actives. was called upon by the presi-
dent and made Il brief address of much IN
terest.
A resolution was passed inviting all OF the
clubs of the city to iOin the braves IN their re-
ception to Governor HILL.
Clay Ward Actives.
President Snead invited all of the members
and friends of the POwhatan Club 10 visit
the Actives on next Saturday evening.
State Central Committee.
The following assignment Of speakers has
been made by the State committee
Judge Waller Il. stapies. IN the place Of b.
b. Munford, Esq, at q oOchland Courthouse
on Thursday. October p, 1891.
Colonel Meade Haskins will speak at Boyd |
ton Monday October ~. 1891. at Brunswick |
Courthouse Monday, October 26. 1891.
Hon. George u. Wise will speak at King |
William Courthouse Tuesday, October q, |
1891.
The Hin Reception.
The Powhntan Club is preparing to give |
Governor Hill and party "A reception next |
Monday evening that will be creditable to the
reputation of the club and worthy of the dis |
tinguished guest of the occasion
No additional particulars have been received |
concerning Governor Hills movements but |
from the telegram received Tuesday and such |
other meagre information as the committee |
has. they arc working on the suppostion that |
the special train bearing Governor hill |
and party will arrive by the Richmond, |
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad |
early IN the afternoon. He Will be |
met at the depot by the committee |
of reception and escorted to Murphy's Hotel. |
where handsome private apartments have |
been provided. Then If time permits the |
committee will escort the Governor through |
the city IN carriages with the expectation of /
returning to "a + oclock dinner at which Gov
ernor Mckinney, Mayor EllysOn Hon
George ID. Wise and Mr.. Belvin. president of |
the Powhatan Club. will be present.
IHF MEETING.
The Mozart Academy has been secured for |
tho occasion. and the meeting will take place |
ut o'clock. From the interest manifested IN |
the matter it is safe TO say that the building |
will not hold all who want to hear Governor
Hill speak, as IL is to be presumed he will do
The arrangements for this part of the enter
tainment were completed Yesterday evening.
The stage will be handsomely decorated with
flowers, palms and potted plants, and the
First Regiment Band will furnish music Tor
the occasion.
Mr. Preston Belyin. as president of the
club whose guest New York's Governor will
be- will open the meeting and introduce Gov
einor Mckinney. who VIII give welcome 10
the distinguished gnest and present hun TO
the audience.
Governor Hill will. of course, respond in an
appropriate manner.
Mr. John \ liarwOOd will have ready
large tomahawk, which he will present 10 Gov
ernor Hill nj the close OF his remarks as
memento from the club. The Powhatans
will all wear badges aud probably march to
the Academy IN body
number of prominent citizens will occupy
seats on the stage by invitation. and Gov
srnor Hill and party and the general commit
tee OF tho club will ill the 'front.' rows.
The following ushers have been appointed
to take charge OF the building during the
meeting: Chief Thomas b. Hicks. K. A.
Hughes, Henry Coin. II. s. Jennings w. IL
Sheryin. Daniel Higgins. +. n. Stratton. A.
J.. lenser. W. Deane Courtney and DR.. w. A.
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