The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-18

Hubbards large straw bonnets anC
armed with brOoms. GTandpa's hat anC
Mrs Lease figured prominently in thei
political hits, ard some OF their trans
parencies were well pointed. Their get-uI
was very unique, and in the efforts L
get rid of much superfuous enthusiasm
! performed antics very amusing TO thu
! spectators.
The Gunst & Epps Democratic Clul
were in line with float which attracted
much attention. The inscriptions were al
I'm rhyme and quite clever. The lowe
half was cage enclosing a long bearded
| goat Of the name OF William Malone
! During the march an intoxicated indi
vidual sought a resting-place with VIII
liam Malone, and stretching himself OF
the hay. slept soundly if not sweetlN
! through the pandemonium Of noise
The Richmond College boys turned out
In eoodly number. and made up in noise
anything trey thought themselves lack
ing otherwise.
Mrs. Lease. Mckinley, Weaver, Harri-
son and other Republicans were held up
to the keenest ridicule in their caricatures,
and the humor of their transparencies
was we'll appreciated.
The Drummers' Club, $50 strong, In
charge of Major Evans. was divided in
three companies. and marched with mill
tary step to the music of the Blues
band. Their Continental uniforms and
musket torches completed one Of the most
striking features Of the whole parade.
Between two Of these companies was
driven a vehicle drawn by two donkeys,
in charge Of Captain w. II. Maxwell.
r. +. Lee Camp fife and drum corps
then came along blowing and pounding
away in front Of the great and only Clay
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Sncad
The Clay Ward Juniors made a ire
mendous show with some 200 youngsters
good boys!
Here came the Workingmens Club Of
Clay ward, 80 men, stepping In true mill
tary style.
The house, sign and fresco painters, OF
the Exchange Hotel fourteen in number.
were very attractive In appearance. They
were dressed in a suit of white. with blue
sashes and black caps and carried torches.
The hardware and railroad supply clerks
turned out, forty-fve strong, wearing
capes made Of United States flags.
great show. under the command of Cap
tain Charles Elliott.
The Atlantic Coast Line Employees turn
ed out bravely, and demonstrated their
ability to march. as well as TO figure and
attend to railroad business.
The HOWitZerS Dand. playing tnelr pest
and loudest, under Mr.. Prasho. their
bandmaster, preceded the Powhatan Club
twenty-one good strong-lunged musicians.
Then the Powhatan Club, S2j men!
And we braves of the Powhatan Club,
what shall say of your float?
Here comes a veritable Indian wig
wan. In front OF 1t. on horseback. Is
Mr.. John S. Harwood, In regular In
dian makeup.
A fine warrior he made. Big Injun!
Here's a group for you on the foat.'
The great King Powhatan appears. In
person of Colonel John Bell Bigger, and
he looked the part. and played II well.
OF course Pocahontas was there.
Mr.. Samuel w. Bigger was the imper-
senator OF the gentle and historic damsel,
end a charming Indian maiden he was
John Smith was represented by Mr.. w.
r. Lee, and the scene OF saving his lie
from the heavy club OF Powhatan was
gone through with.
Mr.. Stafford White was the King OF the
Indians.
Another big chief was Raw Hunt. which
character was well portrayed by Mr..
Charles j. Whitlock. Mr.. William Garnett
Lee was a handsome squaw.
The Richmond High School boys are