The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-04
"Fo COMPANY.
Their Annual Hcuniob--A Toast In Silence to
"Our Dead"

| Az Zimmermann's Inst evening veteran
gathered about the whist table and festive
board. The occasion was the regular semi
annual reunion Of 7 Company Association
and more than thirty members rested thei
limbs beneath the mahogany and thorough
| enjoyed themselves.
A business meeting was held early in thu
| evening. and the following officers were re
| elected Major Charles X. Skinker. president
Captain Maxwell 4. Clarke. first vice presi
dent. Major Thomas A. Brander second vice
president Captain James y. Boyd third
vice-presidcnt; Captain r. H. Gillian
treasurer Mr. Il. A. Brock. secretary.
! Various reports from committees were read
10 - the condition Of the present + company
| ~ volunteers and IN reference 70 photo
! graphic group OF the members OF the Associa-
/ ton.
Messrs. r. A. Brock. T. A. Brander and
Maxwell T. Clarke were appointed 10 draft
suitable resolutions 10 the memory OF de-
ceased Comrades John II. tllerson who
| died May - 1891: Colonel James i. Cren-
shaw, who died July IS. 1891. both OF this
city. and Colonel James Nj. Biniord, who died
AZ Portsmouth On October %, 1891.
The committee submitted the following
preamble and resolution which were adopted
Whereas. the Supreme Commander OF the
Universe has in his Omniscence removed
from earthly duty our comrades, john :
EllcrsOn. Colonel James Il. Crenshaw. q d
Colonel James NJ. Biniord.
Resolved That bowling submisslvely 10 the
divine decree. we mourn the loss OF these our
comrades in danger and priyation. and would
record our attestatlon OF their worth as
patriots and citizens We will hold IN
cherished memory their virtues whilst we
remain et our posts IN this life
Resolved, further. hat We tender TO the
connections of our deceased comrades our
meut
After business had been concluded the
meml ers and invited guests gathered around
green baiZe tables. and soon oil were inter-
ested IN mysteries according 20 Hoyle Many
of the members never touch the delusive
paste boards save st these reunions. but
dctness Learned AZ bvouacs and camp fires
has not been forgotten. and "a merry time
was spent until supper was announced.
The collation. was served In courses, and
was mastery effort on the part of Mr..
zimmerman There were viands and -
gOOdly number Of deGcacies and the service
was excellent. During the meal the only
toast. Cur Dead was drunk standing and
IN silence. The sentiment IF the toast is
Our Dead-heroes in tho worlds march, r
share IN the u cans 20 the noblest and bravest
and whenever sung.
After supper the company present returned
to their games and midnghts hour found
'hem saying the sweet Oiu Word goodbye.
Among those present were. Messrs. &. II.
Skinker. b. I. Clarke. r. A. Bran ler J. n.
Boyd X. H. Gillian. IL. A. Brock, X. f. |
Tyler, John Tyler X. D. Adams b. X. Pecor.
A. NJ Boykin W D.. Blunt. ID. d. Tally !
John +. Meredith. =. A. Wexford. |
e. A. Hayes. James W. Archer. !
E. d. Tompkns, Junus 4. Anderson, W. |
! eigb Iurton. T.. j.. Taylor, James +. Tyler. |
II. I. NJ Her. Clay Drewry. ". =. Archer G. |
c. Baue Imam. ". II. i. Nor RI. Greer Baugh- !
man, Thomas Elicit and Lewis ID. Crensbaw. !
The invited guests Moulded General Pew |
.on Wise. w j. Miller Colonel Il. T. uaniels /
IT,. Mr.. James r. Werta. General John II !
Montague, Mr. G. Mcleod, w. Is. MARKS and /
Edward c. MAYO.