The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-07
BLUES CENTENNIdL.
How the Boys VIII Celebrate the Impor-
tant Event.

This afternoon at o'clock the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues Association
will attend he Second Presbyterian
church, where Or. Moses y. Hoge will
preach the sermon on the occasion OF the
one hundredth anniversary of the COM
pany's existence. 1t is expected that a
large crowd viii be present, and the
services will be Of a highly interesting
character.
The members Of the company and of
the Association will assemble at the
armory at i:S0 T. NJ, and from there
march to the church in body.
Tomorrow night the reception to be
given by Mayor Ellyson from till 1890
o'clock will be a highly enjoyable feature
OF the celebration. Between the host and
his guests there is strong feeling Of
esteem. and the Mayor will doubtless
prove himself an altogether delightful
entertainer on this occasion.
All the arrangements have been COM
pleted for the reception TO be given at
the Masonic Temple Tuesday night Not
more than 400 guests can be entertained.
but those in attendance will certainly
reach that number. The invitations is
sued are gems of beauty and taste. At
the top is the insignia of the company I'm
blue and gold. In the centre is a soldier
with his gun. and In the background
an outline Of the State-House. The Dor
der is Of a deep blue shade. and contains
these words: "The Richmond Light In
fantry Blues. 1903" The invitation reads
as follows:
"The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
request the pleasure Of your company at
their centennial reception on Tuesday
evening. May the 9th. 1893, at Q o'clock
Masonic Temple. Major b. w. Rich
ardson. president; Sol. Cutchins captain.
An early answer is requested. Dancing -
card with the name Of the invited
guest accompanies each invitation. and
this card must be presented for admit
tance to the reception. as well as the en-
tertainment at Blandon Park. The cards
will not be honored If presented by others
than those 10 whom they are issued.
Preparations will be made for those who
accept, and those who are not heard
from by tomorrow will not be considered
guests. and others will be substituted IN
their places.
on Wednesday morning the company
md the members Of the Association will
assemble at the armory at o'clock.
II is honod that they viii be Joined by
every one who has served In the COM
panv at any time They will first march
10 the Capitol Square, where the com
panv's picture will be taken by Mr.. W.
w Foster.
After n street parade all will repair
10 Blandon Park where the dav will be
spent with all sorts OF outdoor sports.
There will be athletic games. foot races.
iumning contests. tug Of war potato
races base bah between picked mines OF
the first and second platoons.
During that day the Bluos' Band will
play for the first time "The Blues Cen
tennial March" written by Professor
George D. Barnard, OF Cleveland, O. II
is a very fine piece OF music. and has
Just been received I'm manuscript l.
will be printed and published for plano
by c. j. Richards & Co. Of Cleveland.
Governor and Mrs. Mckinney have ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the COM
pliment OF an invitation to he at the
Blues reception at Masonic Temple on
Tuesday night next. and regret that they
cannot be present owing TO an affection
I'm the family OF the Governor, his sister.
Mrs. Walker. having died few days
past.