The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-04
OUR PRESIDENTS WIDOW.
Ms. Davis and Her Daughter Spend
Pleasant Day in Richmond.
SERENADED BY THE CITY SOLDIERS.
4 Committee 10 Confer with Mrs. Davis
In Refcren &C to the Burial Place
of Her Husband.

Mrs. Jefferson Davis went ont yesterday foi
the frat time since her arrival in Richmond
Saturday. Having recovered IRON the fatigue
Of her Journey she took a ride at noon with
Mrs. Anderson. viewing some % the places in
the eastern end Of the city with which she was
familiar many years ago. but not before seen
by her since the memorable year 1867. when
ex-President Davis WAS brought from Fortress
Monroe to Richmond for trial Her ride lasted
an hour and a half. after which she returned
10 General Andersons residence. Between 3
and 5 o'clock IN the afternoon. before an
nounced as the hours OF her daily receptions
there were q number OF persons who called 10
pay Their respects. all Of whom we're cordially
received by Mrs. Davis
In the afternoon Miss Winnie Davis took
drive with a friend, returning about sun
down. st dinner last evening only q few per-
sonal friends were present besides the mem
bers Of the family. and the occasion was with
out formality.
One OF the most pleasant incidents since
the arrival OF Mrs Davis occurred last even
ing About Lalf-past nine while the family.
the guests and a few visitors were quietly
spending the time il the drawing-room they
were surprised by the first notes of a serenade
from the HOwtzers.
THIS company had a regular drill and in
spection last evening. aud as soon a. the drill
was over they marched 10 General AndersOns
residence for the purpose Of paving this COM
pliment 10 Mrs. Davis and her lovely daugh-
ter. They formed IN the street in front Of
the house. about eighty strong, and stood
while their baud played several familiar airs.
As soon as the serenade Commenced Mrs.
Davis showed herself AZ the window
of the brightly lighted drawinp-ro N,
and as soon a. fully understanding the nature
OF the compliment she appeared upon the
mi cd i.t- I
Anderson and other friens. aud showed Der
appreciatiou by dignihed wave OF
her hand and cordial smiles While
the band played and the front
of General AndcrsOn's elegant home
was Illuminated from the lrili.aucy within /
Captain Hutchinson and lieutenants Bennett.
Starke aud Mcfarland approached and were
introduced 10 the distinguished guests. The /
music and the presence Of Mrs. Davis and
her daughter IN iull sight drew u crowd with /
magical quickness, ana before the serenade /
was over the street and sidewalks were full Of /
people auxious TO get Il igbt of their faces
At the close of the serenade Captain Hutch /
lnsOn ca led for three cheers for the wife OF /
e1-PTesldent Jefferson Davis and the daugh-
ter OF tue Confede@cy,' which were given
with wonderful Unison and heartiness.
The heavy double doors of the residence
had hardly closed on Mrs. Davis when the
splendid Land Of the Richmond Blues ap-
peafed upon the scene, and their serenade
was acknowledged IN the same WAY. AL
though the temperature was quite cool. Mrs.
Davis stood bare-headed in the open air and /
scknoN lodged these cOurtesies in every way
in her power
Many expressions Of qualification were
heard OF the seeming good condition of Mrs
DAVIS health and much solicitation was
shown for tear that the exposure IN the even
ing I would be detrimental 20 her The
lovely face and graceful figure Of Miss Win
nie were much admired by all who saw her.
Yesterday morning meeting was held in
the Office If Mayor Ellyson. OF the committee
appointed q arrange with Mrs Davis IN re-
gard 10 the monument and burial place OF
her husband. and arranged 20 call on her at
General Anderson resld nee at o'clock this
evening 10 confer " th her IN regard 10 these
matters. As previously stHfed Deitber the
committee nor Mrs. Davis have formulated any
iehnltc plans IN this connection and this
meeting. 4 is expected, VIII serve TO shane
he programme for the future.
AT called meeting Of the HOLLYWOOD Me- {
noriai Society. held last Saturday. a COM
littee was appointed 10 wait on Mrs. Davis l
nd oaer her the Confederate burial grounds
D hollywood for the repose Of the ex- rresi-
ent 8 remains. and also the building at the
orner of Clay and Eleventh streets for any
urpose IN connection with the plans for q !
memorial or sepulture
This building, il Will he remembered. Was y
ne residence OF President Davis during the
onieucihNl. huu. lHOuSn HOW III use as
ublic school. is owned hy the ladies of the
confederate Literary and Memorial Associa- I
on.
Mrs Joseph Bryan Is president OF both of !
he above named sOciations and the ladies !
the committee mem ers of each and they '
herefore viii 20 ms a JOINT COMMITTEES |
A letter was sent Mrs. DAVIS by the secre '
arv of these associations requesting con-
erence at her convenience but last evening l
adj not received q reply The committee e
ppolnted was as follows Mira John n. Pur i
ell, alternate Ats. Colston Mrs James y. L
ace. alternate Mrs Stephen Putney. Mrs
.irt Henry, alternate Mrs. Gillian, also Mrs G
J. Branch and Mrs. Judge Minor 7