The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-31


TIVE GRASD-sTASD.
Southwest Of the monument about fifty yards
from the statue. p grand-stand had been erect
ed and invitations had been Issued TO prominent
people right and left without regard 10 the
limited seating capacity. AMI by the time tile
bulk of the procession hat arrived mOIe
than One-half Of the holders of tickets discOv-
cred that they were debarred from admission %
the graud-stand. Among tho unfortunate ones
who could only see the stand from distance
municipal officers few of the city fathers
VINO mustered NJ courage enough 20 take stand
ing seats n front of the stand in the broiling
sun were httle later uucoremoniously driven
away to make room FOR the veterans.
The Blues Band, which was 20 furnish the
music during the ceremonies. was instructed
10 occupy seats on the stand IN one corner
i be men promptly did so. but their
enjoyment of seats was only Of short
duration They retired gracefully and
Joined their command 4 little later Major
Brander sent for them, inviting them 10 take a
sun-Dath in front Of the stand and 10 entertain
the crowd with several tunes They politely de
cllIei 20 play IN the sun and the Maryland
ban0 had TO be set IN requisluon. and they as
an Acknowledgement of their privileged posi-
ton PLAYED one tune after General Walker had
ended his grafton.
WITH CONFEDERATE FLAGS.
The front of the stand was tastcfully decor
ated with Confederate lags ana the whole made
beautiful appearance. Immediately south OF
the monument another little platform was con-
structed from which the my ching Was 10 be
done. The old battle-hags of Lee Camp and
other veteran organizations were grouped
around this stand Among thobe Nho fonnd
seats on the grand-stand were Congressman
George ID. Wise. plain ohm CussOns, Colonel
Mr. Arthur 3. Clarke. Mr. William K.
Trigg, Mr. Charles Talbot aud wife
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cameron. aud
daughters. Mrs. Appleton ldo. Of Column
bus. o. Mr.. Egbert Leigh. Governor llckln-
ney. Mayor Ellyson. Or. g. W. J.. Brock, Mrs
Joseph Bryan and family. Mr.. Charles NhitlOck
and wife. When General Heth and the mem
bors of his stait had taken their seats tho stand
was filled 10 overlooking. The newspaper rep
rosentatves had 10 give up their seats % those
who took active part III the ceremonies, and
during the whole time had 10 hgure as wall
flowers, 30 10 speak, by hanging on TO the raIl
ing.
ADELEGArIoN OF LAD}Ys.
A delegation from the Ladies Auxiliary Corps
of Lee Camp appeared carly enough 10 find
with others, had worked very hard all the morn
in al the EXPOSITION Grounds 10 fix up I'M
mense quantities Of lunch FOR the hungry sol
diers and veterans. The representatives. OF the
Auxiliary corps on the grand stand were the
following ladies. Mrs J ". White, president;
Mrs Thomas A. Brander, vice president; Mrs.
PerkinsOn, secretary; Mrs. Fellows. Mrs Bar
ker and Mrs Mary Maddey.
The troops did not come near the monument
at all. but halted on the nelds south OF the
monument. about half a mile distant. Only
Lutte passed around the monument and took
position in the field west OF the monument. Ii
was 1s:2D O clock when the head OF the column
reached tho grant stand The veteran Organiza-
tions were commanded by Colonel ". l.. smith.
grand commander Of the Grand Camp 81 Con-
federate Veterans, VINO was surrounded b. the
following stan: Comrade q. II. Cracken acting
ndjutant- general; Colonel r. NJ. Henry. Colo
mel y. VI. Lee Colonel W. Gordon McCabe. Ma
ior Washington Taylor. Colonel NJ. A. Moncure,
nr. G. II. Todd, Who during tho war was surgeon
in General Hills old Thirteenth regiment: tap-
tain W T.. White, Captain A. j. Black burn. Cap
tain John Ialley, e&-Commander Jennings, of
Pickett Camp.
Lee Camp headed the procession Of veterans
and was directed by Major Nrander FROM tue
platform 10 march around the monument twice
and then face the grand-stand. The men
marched around the stand and continued 10
march around until Major Brander sent sbem
word that they had marched enough and
should stop. Finally things became straight
ened ont. all the veterans were placed around
the monument and az O'Clock sharp everything
was in readiness for the exercises 10 begin.
orESED W TIL PRAYER.
Major Brander announced that the services
would be opened with PRAYER b. the Rev. j; Is.
Newton. ID. D.. OF Monumental church. That
clergyman then stepped forward and offered
the following prayer:
Almighty God and Heavenly Father, in thee
we live aud move and have our being and
without thee We can do nothing. Bless us. We