The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-11
HUFFLED DRUMS TO BEAT.
MILITARY ESCORT FOR THE REMAINS
Funeral Services I'm Grace Episcopal Church
Intcrment in Hollywood-flags at
Half-Mast.

The funeral Of the late General John II. Cooke
will take place this afternoon at O'Clock from
Grace Episcopal church. Of which he was an
active, energetic and greatly beloved member.
From the church his romans will be followed
20 their resting place IN ioli' WOOD by cobnie 70
more imposing than has been seen III Rich
mOnd for many years. p,
The First Regiment. the Blues the Howiizers
and the Stuart Horse Guards Will attend lhe
T6e STAFF officers of the First Cavalry Begi-
Inent will act with Colonel Jones. ,,, -
Honorary Iall-btareTs: General Nlllain H.
Terry and the following past commanders OF Il.
T. Lee amp: Colonel Charles l. Williams. John
Murphy, A. T.. Philips, j.. v. White lhomas a;
Grace church. Of which ne was a member 1900
Active Major y '. haniolph. d Iaylor Elly-
son, Judge &c. Minor and '9mrades y. y ,hed-
ford, A. G.. Evans. 9. H. lauehmqn' - u.
kracke, Miles I. Phillips and joseph W. Ihom-
WITHOUT DISPLAY
TWAS the expressed desire Of the grand chief
tain that his body be laid 10 resi- win a. NIUE
display of IOmp "a possible. Int nothing could
be more appropriate than that such % gallant
officer should be buried with military hOnOls
in keeping with the career of the man. and ~ Is
believed that both soldiers and civilians VIII be
present IN large numbers.
The family have requested that no flowers DE
sent. General Cooke was at one time the PER
intCndont Of the Grace Church Sunia school,
and the children and teacher, OF that ,cho9l
will assemble ln tho lecture room OF the chulch
ihis afternoon and attend the funeral ln body.
The directory OF the Bennett BWlding J un4
Company. of which he was prosidcn. VIII hold
acalled meeting to-day a. noon aud take appro-
pirate action in regard to his death.
Colonel Jones has ordered tho lrst virginia
Regiment Of Volunteers To assemble az oclocA
The Colonel informed Colonel Alexander W.
Archer, of Ice Camp. of hl- ac' lou ana soon re-
ceivcd the following note from him.
MY Dear Sir.-l assure you appreciate AMI
thank you for your kindne-- IN ordering Your
regiment 10 assemble 10 DO honor 20 onr late
friend and commander. General John Il. Cooke.
Colonel j. Y. Bidgood has charge Of arrange
nents and will request him to commumcate
with you at once. Accepting your ku offer
and thanking You for the same am very
hastily, but truly yours. &c.
The flag over the armory of the First Virginia
regiment Will be placed az half-mast.
All Yesterday the nag at the Capitol was half
masted.
At THE SOLDIERS HOME.
meeting of the inmates of Lee Camp Sol
dicrs' Home was held IN the chapel yesterday
afternoon Luther Il. Ashby was called 20 the
chair and W. W Caldwell appointed secretary.
The Chair stated that the object of the meet
ing was to take suitable action in regard to the
death Of General John H. Cooke, late president
of the Home
well J. T. padgett L. G. Wall j. 4 Mclean
and 7. V. Carr as committee 70 prepare suit
able resolutions.
presented the following which were unani-
Where's. in has pleased Almighty God iu his
Cooke II Is meet and proper that tine inmates
of Lee Camp soldiers Home should give eA-
preston 10 their feelings: therefore. De D.
Resolved. hat in the death OF General
Cooke this institution has lost an invaluable
and efficient officer, and each ana every inmate
true, tried and sympathetic friend, whose
every energy was devoted 10 their interests,
welfare and happiness.
TO his bereaved family we tender our heart
felt condolence and sympathy in TINS their
And as a mark Of furtherrcspcct we will in
body, attend the funeral services
Resolved. That a copy Of these resolutions
be transmitted 10 the family of our deceased
friend and the Richmond Dispatch and TINS
be requested TO publish the proceedings OF tins
meeting
SONS or VETERANS.
Captain W. d Courtney has Issued call TO
the f. l.. Lee Camp 40. !, Sons of Confederate
Veterans informing thcm of the invitation cN-
tended 10 them bv Lee Camp TO act as thnr
escort this afternoon i'm attending the funeral OF
General Cooke.
They are requested TO meet promptly at
o'clock at Lee Camp hall
IEE CAMPS ACTION.
Lee Camp Hall was filed to OVERLOOKING. and
Every seat was occupied last evening with Con-
fedcrate Veterans ID was a spontaneous tribute
of love to General John II. Cooke from his old
comrades.
All business not absolutely necessary was dis
ponscd with Colonel Archer announced Go the
Camp the death of General John IL. Cooke and
in doing so paid beautiful tribute 90 the dead
soldier and beloved comradc
The following tender OF escorts was received.
HDQKs FIRsT KEGr VIRGINIA NoLUNIrrEs, Z
RICHMOND, Va. April 30, 1891.
Colonel Alexander W. Archer, commander H. T..
Lee Camp, No. I, {. v:
Colonel Noting the death of General John
II. Cooke III the morning papers, have ordered
the First regiment tO assemble TO attend Ban.
funeral Desiring 10 assist Lee amp i'm render
ing full honor 10 its late distinguished com
Xnm1 crdrs si for n sny INV lf rEbJ sce' 20
the pleasure OF the Camp toassign O. II. Yours