Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-31
FEATURES OF THE CELEBRATION.
Incidents Observed Along the Line Of
March-Notes About Prominent Visitors.


throughout, while devoid of startling incl
dents partook of great many interesting
features. As the soldier boys and Veterans
proceeded out Franklin street their march
was through unbroken chains or spccta-
tor. among which the female element pre-
dominated in great numbers.
The street on both sides was lined with
pretty girls and their gallant beaux, who
endeayored apparently 10 split their
throats with cheers, as company AFTER
company, camp after camp would pass.
The music of the merry multitude.
coupled with that OF the several bands IN
the parade, was enough TO make the old
yetsp step spryly and toss their hats into
the air as they passed the residences OF
well-known comrades.
MOVING OUT FRANKLIN.
Moving up Grace street from the Capt.
tol Square the procession turned down
Fifth and into Franklin. At this corner
there were fully 1000 eager spectators, and
the cheering they gave was deaiening.. =,
When the entire procession had fuliy
gotten INTO Franklin street 1t extended
almost from Third street TO the Lee monu-
ment, and the scene presented was one OF
gorgeous beauty. The shining barrols OF
the musketry. the gl,tterIng red and blue
uniforms, the vari-colored costumes OF the
thousands of ladies that tcrraced the side
walks. lawns porticoes, aud nlled the win
dows of almost every residence, and the
flying bunting and flags, coupled with the
inspiring music of drums and bands, gave
the street such an appearance as IL has
not had since the unyelllng Of the Lee
statue. IN 1890.
THE DECORATIONS ON FRANKLIN.
Many residences along the line of march
were very beautifully decorated and from
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thousands of flags and colors. while
streamers and drapings Of rich bunting
were tossed about by the breezes. Perhaps
the most artlstically dressed house on this
popular thOroughfare was the Common
wealth Club. From the stately windows
of this palatiel structure huge nags and
streamers OF bunting gracefully Heated.
Among the other most prettily-dressed
houses on Franklin street were the " Bal
tlmore Row" and the residences OF Messrs.
". l.. Royal and j. b. Pace.
The soldier boys were viewed as they
passed the Commonwealth Club by about
800 gentlemen, most OF them members Of
the club. The pretty green lawn was COW
cred
Only upon one occason-the unyelling
of the Mickham monument-was there
ever larger crowd upon Monroe Square
than that which gathered there TO witness
the great street pageant on YESTERDAY. The
pretty green sward was covered with a
great multitude of humanity. which EN-
braced hundreds of ladies and gentlemen,
equally as many children, Wills the num-
Der of baby-carrlages was far greater.
There was much cheering from this point,
especially when the Narylanders tell into
line with the other pedestrians.
TIE PRETTY GIRLS cHEEaED.
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beautiful than upon this occasion. II
seemed that there were fully $4,000 on
Franklin street alone. besides those III car
riages, buggies, and other vehicles. AMI
from tho pretty dress OF every one huttered
little scurenr badge, which in addition
TO the enthusiasm evlnced by them
throughout the day demonstrated the fact
that Virginia ladies are patriotic as well as
her men. AS the great column passed
down the street more than one fair belle
! received cheers from the gay soldiers.
At Fifth and Franklin streets. before the
| procession started, spirited horse became
| unruly and rushed upon the pavement.
which was crowded with persons. Ii was
| almost q miracle that no one was hurt.
The rider had finally to get down and lead
| his horse away.
Colonel Joili s. CUNNINGHAM, of North
| Carolina, a member of the staff of Gov.
ernor Holt, OF that state, was among the
prominent guests IN carriages. lie was
cheered By friends Us the procession went
| out franklin.
| SUFFER- FROM sUysTgogE.
| While on the line OF March two infantry.
men fell while suffering from sunstroke.
| The ambulance was summoned and they
| We're treated and taken away. Owing 10
| the great amount OF dust and the hot and
oppressive weather it wis marvellous that
| no OF ,er sunstroke occurred.
IL was remarked by many that DR.. Eddie
| Rnker, lieutenant-surgeon OF the Rich.
| mond Blues end commanding officer oil
the second company, was one OF the hand.
| soonest soldiers in tine parade.
Governor Mckinney aud AIayor Ellyson,
who occupied one OF the two carriages
which led the procession. were loudly
cheered on ali sides, aud General Fitz Lee
was gwen al almost constant ovation.
quite beyy Of girls chcered the soldier
OF Their way out 10 the unwilling from the
switch-bzok in the Exposition Grounds.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues en-
tertained the Washington and Newport
News military companies, aud a. this or
gapixAtion always does, it showed ths
visitors sreat hospitality. Awsgon 6llec
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