The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
RICHMOND, VA, SUNDAY. MAY 81. 1891.

and the distinguished members of the party
accompanying him from Washington. Presi-
dent Harrison, Secretary Proctor, Secretary
Iracv. Postmaster General Wanamaker ana
Private Secretary HalfOrd arrived here az
Il:i5 this morning over the Baltimore ana
ONO for the purpose of taking part IN the
ceremonies Of Memorial Day.
The President and members Of his Cabinet
were guests Of George G. Meade Post. No, !:
AS soon as the train came to a standstlll IL
was boarded by delegation, and Commander
Sanger welcomed the President in behalf OF
the Post, and with the following words
pinned on his breast n Post badge: "As repre-
sentative of George &. Meade Post No. /,
desire 20 decorate yon with this badge, ana
to pin it over as loyal heart as beats in the
Grand Army"
The President bowed his thanks to Com
mander Sanger. and, taking his arm, left the
car, followed by Secretaries Tracy and Proc
tor. Postmaster-General Wanamaker and
Prlvate-SecretarY Halford. The President
passed down the platform between a row Of
comrades of the post who were drawn up on
either side. Without the gates suFging
crow that was with difficulty restrained by
large platoon Of police, rushed forward when
1t caught sight of the President ard set up
hearty cheer. TO which the President re-
sponded by raising his hat
Drawn up outside of the station was the
historic city troop of cavalry, who from the
day that Washington entered this city to
take his inaugural oath have acted as an
escort 10 every President who has been the
guest of Philadel phia. The President, mem
bers of the Cabinet. Private Secretary Hal,
ford and the Post delegation then entered
carriages the troop bugler blew the Presl77
dental call, and a hundred sabres hashed
in salutatiOn to the Chief Magistrate and the
line of march was taken up for Independence
Hall.
The entire route was profusely decorated
with bunting and lined with crowds OF people,
whose repeated cheering compelled the Presi-
dent to 60 over most of the route with his hat
in his hand.
The march took the President past the
headquarters of Meade Post and here drawn
up in line on the sidewalk were the comrades
of the Post. Every mans hand went up to
his cap. and tattered battle-fags were dipped,
and the President bowed low in response.
When Independence Hall was reached the
President was escorted within by Commander
Sanger and introduced to Mayor Stuart, who
with q number of prominent citizens. was IN
waiting TO welcome him in behalf of the city:
In brief speech Mayor Stuart welcomed
the President. who replied in quite lengthy
speech in that appropriate and fehcitous
character for which he has become famous.
After the President had concluded the
doors were thrown open and for an hour the
President shook the hands of the people OF
Philadelphia at the rate of half hundred a
minute.
At the conclusion of the public reception
the President was escorted to the Reading
railroad station at Thirteenth and Callowhlll
streets, and took the train for Laurel Hill
Cemetery. where he will take part in the cere-
monies over the grave of General George O..
Meade, the hero of Gettysburg.
Returning from the cemetery. the President
and Secretaries Proctor and Tracy Postmaster
General Wanamaker and Mr. Halford will be
the guests of the Board OF Directors of the
Union League Club, with whom they will
dine at 1 o'clock. From $50 to O'Clock n
public reception viii be held at tho club =
rooms. and at 7:2O the President and party
will return 10 Washington by the road over
which they came.