The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-14

Of iOug-chcTiShcd plans on the part OF the
Richmond Howitzcrs' Association.
The splendid figure stands as an object
lesson I'm history % the coming genera
ton of the descendants of these men,
whose valiant deeds. no less than the
memory of their comrades who feu in
battle, is commemorated in its graceful
lines.
The young cannoneer now stands on
the triangular lot at the intersection of
Grove avenue Hancock and Linden
streets. 20 Doe known i'm all time as Howit-
ger Ilace-a figure Of symmetry and beau
ty AN ornament 90 the surroundings and
pleasing object for the eye of every
passcr-hy TO rest upon.
The deeper meaning of this memorial,
So beautifully wrought I'm stone and
bronze. was appreciated by all when it
was exposed 10 view last evening. and it
was more completely responded TO i'm
tue hearts OF the old Howitzers than any
emotion which has moved these veterans
for many q day.
The occasion was one of sacred devo-
t..u and though the weather was UNI
TroWuous. the programme was carried
Gar iu detail with an earnest purpose
t..t marked 30 a perfect success.
Tle HOWitLers Association and the
Il0VItler Artillery Company assembled
az the armory at 1880 J.. AL. and. headed
by tho H0witzer Band, marched 10 the
Richmond Theatre, where the simple, but
TehIy impressive. ceremonies prelimi-
r.rv 20 the unveillng took place. The
lower part Of the building was occupied
beg tine HoWitzers' Association and the
company and the Confederate Veterans
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.r. President, Ladies ana Gentlemen:
Proud of the distinguished honor con-
ferred upon me by the Association | pre-
sent 10 YOU with pleasure and satisfaction
rf. eilvary-toneued orator of the Howit-
..r battalion. as brave and chivalrous i'm
war as DE has become removed in peace.
At the battle of Bethel" Gt will DE
mbered the first iahd enlightenment
of the war the Howitzers received their
mist baptism Of fire. theIe me Conied-
crates successfully iliet aiI uel7"''" 'He
federais against odds Oh from lhiee 10
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- - o. brsver man nevar drew
O.. a,frrr. Of a4tv cause Tho npvf
o., aEise of Truce was sent for his
-, hin me inouirv from General Bnt-
Ier s.Nhat artillery was that who did
such magnificent firing and execuuon?''
General McGruder smiled and said
'oYhy. sir. il was nothing but d parcel
OF school bows. with primers i'm their
pocltete" and true il was for but few had
reached the age of manhood
n is Of these bows and their heroism.
from Bethel 10 Appomattox. our distin-
ruished orator will speak TO you this az |
fernoon and while one Of the battalion !
survives. who can recitc and recall the I
deeds of daring of the Confederates dead /
and living. IL can never be said OF the /
bonored dead
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We have read OF the VaioF OF IHe HeIoe9
Or Marathon Ihernopyi1e anu lAn0'enO
Macedonia, but, MT PRESIDENT / nav tlie
tcror 10 present 10 tDls audience ,Nl9
afternoon, not only siIled orator Du'
T. "Nirginhn' 60 the manner DoIll, /"