Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-12
DISTRICT OLE COLUMBIA.
PREPARING FOR THE INAUGURATION
Colonel O'FcrraIl VIII Make Short Adj
dress-Reception at Night.

Colonel Henry c. Jones and Majors
w. F. Simons and Henry NJ. Boykin have
returned from Washington. where they
went to confer with Colonel O'Ferrall
relative to the arrangements'-for his IN
auguration. .,
friends OF Colonel G.. Percy Halves and
while advising with the Governor-elect
they did not lose opportunity to speak a
kind word for the former commandment OF
The cavalrymen, who is now an aspirant
for the office Of Adjutant-General. Colo
mel O'Fetrall referred in the hndest terms
to Colonel Halves. and he promised the
committee to carefully consider his claims
for that position. He told the officers,
however. that there were nine or ten
candidates for the place
ADDRESS AND RECEPTION.
Major slmons said yesterday in CONVEX
sation with the Dispatch man that the
Governor-elect expressed himself as great
" pleased with the preparations our cltl-
zens have made for the inauguration.
The gallant Democrat intimated to the
officers that he would probably make a
short Inaugural address. and he also said
that II was his intention TO have recep-
tion ON the evening Of the day on which
he is installed into office. He expressed
himself as opposed 10 n ball, as this
would necessarily he more OF less exclu-
sive. which was contrary 10 his wishes,
as ne desired the affair 10 be open to all
The Governor-elect, who has already
shown that II is his purpose TO mingle tree-
~ with the people, said that on the night or
the inauguration ne wanted TO shake the
hands of all his friends, both rich and
poor.
WILL RECEIVE ALL.
Major Simons, while discussing the mat
Ter. expressed the belief that it was
colonel O'Ferralrs intention to have the
reception omen both 10 ladies and gentle
men Mrs O'Ferrall will doubtless be
present, as she. too. desires to acquaint
herself with the people and 10 gracefully
and acceptably fill her position as the first
lady of Virginia.
The committee have not yet decided
where the reception will be held. There
is some talk OF using the rotunda oNthe
new City Hall II this portion OF the beau
tiful building Is completed in time. The
Governors Mansion will doubtless be util-
tied If the other place cannot be secured.
Colonel O'Ferrall will come TO Rich
mond on the Saturday preceding the in
auguration.
THE SECOND REGIMENT.
CAPTAIN Cunningham Hall. secretary OF
the General Committee in charge Of the
arrangements for the inauguration. yes
teriay received a letter from Colonel j.
G. Baker, of the Second Regiment OF In
fantry In which the commandant stated
that he had written 10 his officers rela-
tive to coming 10 Richmond TO take part
in the demonstration on New-Years-Day
The Colonel says that his musketeers Will
certainly be here II possible.
The committee will meet tonight to
complete their arrangements for the de-
monstration.
Mayor Eilyson. the chairman, has APP
pointed the following gentlemen
as the Finance Committee, and
they are requested TO meet
this evening with the General Committee;
John n. Cary, c. r. Wingo. James ID.
Patton. w. II. Wesiger. Henry s. Hutz-
Ter, William Ryan. George Wayne Ander-
son, w. H. Cullingworth, G. Watt Tay-
lor. c. G. Bosher, and George u. Nc