Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-31
THE STATUE EXPOSED TO VIEW.
Little Miss Mems Pulls the Cord-Salutes
and Cheers-The Lunch.

General Walker occupied about forty
five minutes IN delivering his speech. At
its conclusion tire Maryland Band PLAYED a
short air. and Master Lewis Wake Bran
der son Of Major Thomas A.. Brander.
picked little Virginia Preston Mems up
IN his arms and carried ner from the grand
stand to the unyeIling-stand.
II was pretty picture as he threaded
his way through the mass of veterans with
the dainty. dark-haired little one clinglng
TO him, her arms around his NECK ana her
soft eyes full of wonder.
Little Virginia is a granddaughter of
Colonel William II. Palmer, General Hills
chief of staff. On the unvelllng-stand had
gathered the fiag-bearers OF the various
veteran organizations, and the child IL
her futtering white dress was striking
centred piece TO this group.
THE GREAT SCENE.
At2 o'clock bugle gave the signal to
commence firing. This was answered by a
gun loaded and fired by a detail from the
Pegram Battalion Association and little
Miss Mems pulling the red cords that
laced together the canvas. 1t dropped:
exposing the statue to view. For second
there was dead silence; then cheer after
cheer burst from the vast throng. which
rang out clear above the guns oi the How
tiers on the right and the crash OF NUS
kerry on the lett. The infantry ire opened
with a skirmish rattle. but soon came
down TO steady, well-delIycred volleys.
The pose of the statue has been hereto
fore gwen in the DISPATCH. and the pic
lures given this morning faithfully repre-
sent it in that respect. IL Is PRONOUNCED
by those who remember General Hill 10
be q fre likeness, aud the attitude IS
one that was frequently taken by him.
1t was not long after the salute had been
fred before the order came to fall in. aud
the return march 10 the Exposition build
ing was commenced.
THE LUNCH IN THE AFTERNOON.
After the unveiling ceremonies were
over the veterans and young infantrymep
and calvarymen fell into line and pro-
ceeded 10 the Exposition-Grounds.w where
splendid lunch had been prepared under
the auspices Of the Ladies Auxiliary Of Lee
Camp. The spread was servedin the main
building. and the interior OF this place
presented icliy scene indeed. when the
merchers were safely ensconced around the
festive board. Arms had been stacked III
long lines. and men in uniforms of all dis
criptions entered the great struggle TO get
to the tables
The iuncn was diintily served w,thou:
form or ceremony. by number Of iauiee
and it would but do them Justice 10 say
that the magnificent manner ia when they
managed the large concourse Of hungry
soldiers bespoke their proficiency as
caterers.
Immediately upon entering the hall the
large letters Richmond Beer etruck the
eve OF every one, aud II was here that the
weary. thirsty pedestrian satisfed both
these feelings with few glasses Of thai
well-known beverage. which Is made right
at home. Not far distant from this place
was the lemonade and ice-water stand
which was also spot Of great solace and
comfort TO the more temperate soldiers.
THE OLD rpRsr.
The members Of the "Oid First were
n particularly jolly hpmsr, end aftel