The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-15
KNIGHTS OF THE GRIP.
rnEr nEorIyE 4 ROYAL WELCOME.
Though Detained by n Slight Accident They
Arrive in limo so Accept some
Warm Hospitalitics.

tive Association Convention yesterday II
took them all DAY 70 arrive, the advance
guard landing 40 the Chesapeake and Ohio
depot about o'clock. An accident at Go
shen. two locomotives colidiue caused the
delay. and it was deplorable, inasmuch as it
gave the festive Knights Of the Grip 50 few
hours in Nirginia's capital Goshen is the
first station above stanton and is about 1875
milos from this city.
After the advance guard had arrived. two
sections bearing the drummers came into the
depot. and each time they were met by &
jOvihl committee. who were ready and willing
g. see 70 their comfort and provide them with
transportation TO several OF the hotels OF the
city. Many ladies were in the parties. each
wearing badge Of the T. p A.. and even
with the delay they seemed 10 be making
the best ont Of the circumstances, and
we're enjoying themselves accordingly. Many
of the delegates went 90 the Exchange, WINE
Others stopped at Ford and Murphys JUST
as soon as 10 was convenient after the dele-
gates arrived they were met by committee
and driven about the city IA carriages no
Lee statue. CANDLES Hiu farh' tne CApii,o
Jefferson Davis Mansion and other points
were visited aud o'clock found al OF inc
$50 quests comfortably cnsconced az the
hotels Baggage was missing or delayed IN
several instances. but with that exception the
delegates were well uAeu anu hiiabIeu tAol4-
selves accordingly.
About q % clock the guests accompanied by
members of the Virginia division. moved to
ward tho Masonic Temple. and soon the best
az good fellowship peryaded that beautiful
hall. A committee was on hand 10 welcome
all who came and practlcing at the bar imme-
diately began.
What was during the bazaar the smoking
room became the gen.lemens reireshment
apartment. Mr.. George W. Bamford pre-
sided over the bowls and the cup that cheers
was passed many times over the mahogany.
Nr BamfOrd made an enjoyable innovation
bY serving Old Virginia mint luleps IN glasses
with the mint perpendicular and the fruit
standing about IN the most tempting
fashion, Old Virginia mint from a bed that
had been cultivated since the late mlsun-
deTstandiDg mingled It's fragrance with TINT
decoctlon. The ladies did not visit the room,
and the men had lust the haDpiest time
imaginable Even Co some OF the CONNER
c.ai travellers the mintiulep was revelation.
and 10 was really funny % see them SIP the
first sip. Mr.. Bamford did all in his power to
please his guests. and the result was exceed
ingy pleasing. lie gave complete satlsiac-
ton.
The collation. was a splendid affair. served
in O. complete style by Mr.. +. p Burke
Daintes and dehcacies intermingied with
pleasing prOfusOn and the service was adj
mirable. Nearly five hundred people sat at
the five long tables. and rs they took their
seats they were recipients OF beautiful SOU
venir booklet. 10 was q beautiful production
OF Hoen's hthograDhic art. On the first page
were the words. Banquet rendered the i. l..
a. of America. Richmond. Va, June Ia, 1892"
On tho next page, with brown effect. was
. splendid picture OF the new CITY Hall, under
which was: Address of welcome by Hon. j.
Taylor Ellyson, mayor of Richmond Va"
THE MENU.
On the reverse page was the menu:
Roast.
Fillet Of Beef Larded with Mushrooms.
Entrees.
Spring Chicken, Asparagus. Cream Sauce. .
CToquettes of Sweetbreads with English Peas.
Soft Grabs on Toast
Whole Tomatoes. MayOnase Dressing.
C0ld Meats.
Old Virginia Ham Stuffed and Baked Cham
payne Sauce.
Smoked Tongue Southdowa Lamb.
Deyed Crabs. Hampton Style.
S0l0is.
Fresh Crabs, Lettuce Dressing.
Fresh Lobster Garnished with Shrimps.
Bay Salmon, Olive Dressing.
Rebsbes.
Iced Cucumbers, Sliced Tomatoes French
Dressing,
Salt Almonds, Queen Olives,
Virginia Sweet and Sour Pickles.
Streets
Frozen Pudding. Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes.
Assorted Nuts, Dehesa Raisins.
Strawberries with Whipped Cream,
Fruits Assorted Pyramids Glacie
Dessert
Water Waters. Edam Cheese. French COTE e
liquors.
Mint Julep. Old STYLE. Champagne Punch.
Ciaret
On the next page was a bird s-eye view Of
Richmond.
THE ToAsTs.
Then followed the toasts. which were pre-
scented by Mr.. j.. ID. Crenshaw, Jr, toast
master as follows
Our Guests
Hon. George /. Christian.
"Ps bright and joval among our guests to-
night
Shakespeare
Travellers Protective Association Of Amer /
lea George S. AicGrew,
National President
4. p A. OF A.
All things journey. sun and moon,
Morning, noon and afternoon.
Night and all her stars
IWlKt the east and western bars.
Round they journey,
Come and go
N o 20 Mltu tnenW
George Eliot.
Virginia
Hon. r. W. Flournoy.
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Mother of States and Statesmen"
Our Homes
j. c. Wilkinson.
St Louis No.
Home is the resort of love. of JOY. of peace
aud plenty. whore. supporting and supported |
polished friends and dear relations mingle /
into bliss" Thomson.
Commerce
Ashton Starke.
TO You, 20 gods. belong the merchant: Ger
The waves his sails the wide worlds goods ex- |
plOre,
And. all lhe while, wherever watt the gales.
The wide worlds goods sails with HIM rs he
sails. Schiller
Richmond
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson.
" am IN Rome oft as tho morning ray
Visits these eyes. waking 40 once 4 cry,
Whence tins excess Of JOY? what has betallen
me-
And from within thrilling voice replies.
Thou art IN Rome"
Rogers.
The Commercial Traveller
Eaoroo II Dop1au