Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-15
THE DRUMMERS HERE
THEY SroP OVER AS GUESTS OF THE
VIRGINIA DIVISION.
faken Drivinp and rendered . Splendid
Bsnquet-speecI,es by the
Mayor and Others.

ing portion Of tho Northumberland delegation
Of the Travellers Protective Association Win
freight at Goshen yesterday morning all sec
tons bearing the drummers from the west 10 TINS
city werc delayed about three hours, and instead
OF the first train reaching here at o'clock IL was
after when it pulled into the Chesapeake and
Ohio station
The accident, which was q slight one that onIy
damaged two locomotives and shook UP tno
passengers n little, was caused Dy tne Ieisns
train running into the vestibuc while the ihtter
Was standing at Goshen. The trouble, however,
was suffcIent 10 cause delay OF three nou1s,
hence the planned carriage drive over the Guy
vas necessarily cut very short.
THE ESCORT COMMITTEE
Tho Escort Committee from Clifton Forge 70
Richmond, which consisted OF Messrs. joseph
Msllerstein fchairman), X. =. Christian, Z. w.
Saunders, Peachy Voolfolk. A V. snea, W. n
Bache, A. Judson Watkins, w. q: shelburne, ~, ~.
5. Harwood, T.. Gunst, and j. A. baDer, lel. .lLs
city on tho early morning train Tor tho mountain
city, where they Joined tho east-bound drum
mers. With the exception OF the accident 70
ferred 10 the ride 10 the noble city by the Jahes ,
was devoid OF any incident, though mirth III d
sOcial way ran high. ,..
AT the depot tho Escort Committee, consisting
OF Messrs. j. B. Cuipepper chairman, w; ;,;, 1'
Crump, William Roinheimer, ;. {. shieIa, a.
liam BOsher, George Gibson, Jr., w. B' west a.
G. Johnson, X. T.. Craig A. j. Marcuse' IL. u
Robinson, John G.. Spots, Jr., 7. Voolfolk, ana >.
c. Mayfleld. waited patiently with about ior'y
carriages for the guests 10 arrive.
DRIVE OVER THE CITY.
When the train bearing the Tennessee delega-
tion finally pulled into the depot rush war
made for the rear Pullman cars, which would
have caused one unacquainted with the circum-
stances to think Hill had again come TO hlch-
mond.
All the baggage was deposited In large wagons
and taken NJ once TO the Exchange and Murphy
hotels. where the drummers stopped over nlSht.
As the trains came in the visitors were put INTO
carriages and driven over the city. Inc prlns-
pal points passed by and critically vie"ed Dy ,he
visiting knights Of the grip and their lazy iflehus
were tho Jen. Davis mansion, the new City hal,
the Washington and Lee monuments, monroe
and Gambles-Iiill parks, &c. Every Que "as
especially pleased with Franklin street, anu
many OF them who have travelled all over tne
United States declared that II was the pfetues'
residential thoroughfare they had ever seem
ASIDEAL BANQUET.
The banquet given the visitors by me virginia
division at the temple last night vas an ideai
conception Of that festive word. Lovely women
In yari-colored gowns and gallant men, III the
more retiring full-dress We'd their graces with
the beauty OF the gOrgeousy-dressed nDies, lno
fragrance Of sweetest flowers, anu the Driiiancy
OF hundreds Of lights.
For an hour before the supper-room was
thrown open tho huge promenade hall ana
Grand Lodge room. in which the recent MASONIC
Fair was held, were dotted with couples ehgasou
in social intercourse.
Az q O'Clock sharp the delegates formed a line
at the Exchange Hotel. and headed by band OF
music and the Virginia Division OF inc
1rayellers Protective Association, proceedeu 70
tho temple. Tho column passed by MURPHY
and there was Joined by the delegates stopping
at that hostelry.
IN TIE GRASD-LoDGE ROOM.
Arriving at the temple the delegates marched
up the broad stairway in the order In Whlch the
line was formed. As they reached the ptou.e,-
made hall the column was dispersed, ana shorty
af.erward the Grand-Lodge room, IN Whlch the
speaking was 10 take place, was nilei'
MAYOR EILYsoss ADDRESS.
After pieco Of music had been played by the
orchestra Mr.. L. ID. Crenshaw, Jr., VINO, WIN
several other prominent gentlemen, Cccupieu ths
stage, approached the edge OF the platform ana
introduced Hon. j. Taylor Euyson, VINO dehferei
the address of welcome.
Mr.. Elyson's speech was one filed with IN
teresting bits o. history about Richmond. lie
welcomed tho visitors on behalf ot tne CITY ol
Richmond and the State Of Virginia, ana said
tbat no doubt many Of those present had already
learned the meaning Of the words, "Oid VIZ
glnia hospitality" which me.nt that the latch
string hung on the outside and that all that was
necessary was TO pull II and become one Oh the
family.
Tho Mayors manner was earnest and cordial
and whom he had concluded his remarks no was
loudly applauded. At the close OF Mr.. tliysoh :
address the assemblage was invited to the BAN
quot hall.
THE SUFFER-.
Tho. aupper, which was furnished By Burke
was a dainty conception OF the culinary ART Inc
lnsnu was complete and embraced every iinasl
nable deiicacy from "nllet OF beei 70 frozen
pudding and champagne punch There was 2
IIeautifully-engrayed SOurenb manu- card al
every place. and in these each toast and its re-
spOndent was upon separate leai, Whllc u.oi
the opposite leaf was an appropriate htho-
graphic picture. just above the leaf announcing
tnat the address Of welcome would be made by
Mayor j. Taylor EnysOn was beautiful en-
CRAVING OF our new City Hail. which showed VIII
handsome effect two sides oi this magnihcen'
building. ,
Just opposite the clOak-room was alarye table
upon which rested several huge bowls OF punch
lemonade, &C., and II was here that the weary
travellers refreshed themselves prior u eoine
into the banquet hall.
When ali we're seated around the tables there
wore counted more than four hundred persons
and the room was perfect blaze OF brilhancy.
While the meal was being served the Orches
ira, which occupied position IN me northeas
corner Of the hail. dispensed delightful music
which lightcned tho cares OF the multitude and
made glad their hearts.
"oUR GUESTS
Full Justice being done the magnificent spread
Mr. Crenshaw, who had been chosen toastmnster
announced ms the first toast, "Our Quests -
81 Be ye bright and loyial among your guests To-
night.
n was responded to by Hon. George /. Chris
tian in the happy style peculiar 10 that gentle
man. Judge Christian said he did not see why
ha should be called upon To speak upon thr
subject, for quests" could always speak iol
themselves, unless il was because our people
wanted 10 give these visitors double welcome q
thi. city. [Applause.l lie referred to th'
trayelling-men as the great moving factors
the worlds trade and commerce. and assured
,ns drgrnmers that in them was recognized th'
promoters OF great cause.
THE 7. P. p. AS PRESIDENT
When the strains OF "Dixie," following judge
Christians remarks, had died away Mr.. Cren
shaw announced the second toast, which brought
Mr. George :. McGrew. Of -. Louis, the nationa
presld ent Of the Travellers Protective Associa
tion 10 bis feet. The sentiment vas the !" Travel
| lcrs Protective Association OF America
Mr.. McGrew said 1t gave him great pleasure t'
respond 10 this toast here in the home OF wash
| ington, of jefferson, OF Henry, and Of another
| who had imbedded himself into the hearts o
| every man between Providence. X. l., anu Port
| land, Ore.-Hobert 4. Lee. lrumultuous anC
prolonged cheering.l
| The speaker touched upon the achievement
and benefits of the Organization OF winch no wal
president. paid glowing compliment TO I'M
| ladies, and closed by saying: feel quite SURF
| that when we go-sOne 20 our homes III the eas
and some 10 our homes in the west-we Will lOol
| back upon Richmond one OF the most beauti
| full and most hospitable cities In tho Unite'
States"
| "yireiuia mother OF States and statesmen
was the next sentiment called, and IL was q
| have been responded to by Hon. ii. w. Flournoy
| Secretary Of the Commonwealth. Owing TO hi
| inability to be present Mayor tllyson, VINO wa
| 10 reply 10 the toast Richmond" made dua
response 10 these sentiments. The Mayor spok'
| feelingly OF Virgnias past, and referred TO th'
efforts Of her people at al times to do what wa
right. He paid the Virginia Division OF IN
| Travellers Protective Association compli
ment, which elected much applause.
OTHER ToAsrs.
The following we're the other toasts and thei
| resi- ondents:
"Our HONESTLY Mr.. j. C. Wilkinson, OF ST
| Louis, Mo.
| "Commerce by Mr.. Ashton Starke.
| "The Commercial Traveller by Mr.. Georg
| III. Randall of New YORK.
"Tne Ladies'" by Mr.. j. McDayitt, OF Missis
sippi.
"virginia Division Travellers Protective Asso
citation Of America by Mr. Joseph Waller
| stein.
| Manufactures BY Mr.. Arthur B. Clarke. q
| 1t was after o'clock when the last strain o
/ TO- tad out the morning breeZe-.