Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-03
READY TO HONOR HIM.
MANY ORGANIZATIONS TO TAKE PART
Gov. o'FeRRAL'S INAUGURATION.
A sr,end,d Parade Of Military and Political
Ciubs-rIans for the Demonstration
Nearly Completed.

TIL. meeting held last night at the Regi-
mental Armory for the purpose Of ar
ranging the plans for the inauguration OF
colonel Charles r. O'Fcrrall was well
a,tcndcd and nearly every local military
and pollticai organization was represented
in the crowd. Mayor ElIyson presided
over the gathering. and Captain Cunning
ham Hail recorded as secretary.
Among those present were the follow
ing: General Charles J. Anderson. Colonel
u C. Jones colonel q. Percy Halves. Ma
1or H. NJ. Boykin. Major J. II. Derry
shire Major ". T.. Slmons Captains Sol
cutchins George Wayne Anderson. \. u.
Guigon: Colonel Thomas L. Pollard, oil
lie Camp: Colonel Northen, OF Pickett
camp. Captain Redwood. OF the CleNc-
Inl Scouts: s. l.. Kelley, president POW
h,tan club: J. r. Flournoy. prcsldent
GA Dominion club; &. \. Boycc, oi ,he
cav Ward Activcs. Joseph NdNerstc3"'
O.. the DrummcTs' club; Mann :. Naleh-
line. Charles t. Wingo and Il. 4. Win
s;on.
VISITING COMPANIES.
II was announced that the military com
ulny from Harrisouburg would escort
colonel O'FcrraU 90 the city. and that
Company T. OF LyuchburS would hkewise
attend the inauguration
Major Slm9us. the commandant NJ the
FIRST Battalion Of Artillery, stated that
tho Portsmouth battery would be here
while others would probably come. lie
said he had made no attempt 20 have a
mounted parade Of the CaunOnccrs, as
this wo,id cost about 500 and the money
WIS not forthcoming. The Major SAID
D., would have nj least three batteries IN
tho line.
Captain Cutchins announced that the
Richmond IAeht Infantry Blues would
cooperate with the citizens in anything
they desired % DO done.
Mr. Wingo states that while 1t was the
general sentiment Of every one that there
should be- q military parade, he did not
think 70 woul1 be judicious 10 have q
large display Of outside soldiery. as II
would entail a great deal OF expense
Moreover. the weather might be very in
element and II this was the case the
whole scheme would be thwarted. lie in
yitci the cooperation OF all the local
military. as they would not be subjected
g. the difficulties which visitors might en-
,younter.
Commander Pollard. Of Lee Camp. said
n. had no doubt the veterans would he
glad 10 cooperate with the military; and
Commander Northen. Of Pickett Camp
expressed the belief that ne could turn
out al least l00 of the old soldiers.
THE POLITICAL CLUBS.
Mr.. Kelly. Of Powhatan club. expressed
tn belief that the braves would do what
ever Was asked Of them. For his part.
however. hc did not favor the idea Of the
clubs taking part. as they had no uni
forms Mr. Wallcrstoin was sure the com
mcrciL travellers would lend Whatever
thcy could. end Mr. Royce stated on be
A a
would gladly render their assistance
Mr.. Flournoy. president Of the old Do
miuiou club. said that his worthy Demo
Gratis would he in line To do honor 10
Colonel O.Ferrl.
Major Eoykiu the major commanding
tire First Regiment of Cavalry. promised
60 parade four troops ot cavalry IN TIE
procession. and possibly more.
Alr Redwood said that the Union Demo
cratic Crb and the Cleveland Scouts
would probably 20 in the line as one or
e3nizatiOn.
A SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
General Anderson moved that COM
rittce ~ FIVE should bo appointed % take
charge of the whole affair. and that the
chairman OF the meeting should be the
chairman ~ the committee
Nr Nailerstein suggested in lieu Of
General Aud,rson's motion that each o.
gau.zation should appoint representative
o. De- a member OF the Committee on Ar
riIg-m'ut~.
This motion prevailed, ana the follow
iue gentlemen We're subsequently appoint
eel. Hon. =. Taylor EllysOn chairman,
Captain Cunningham Han secretary,
General Anderson. Major Simons Colonel
Halves Colonel .Joucs. Major Boykin. and
G. T. Wingo: W. H. Cullingworth, Union
Club. ;. J.. Kelly. Powhatan Club; Evan