The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-13
cor. o'FERRALL's INAUGURArIoS.
The Committee of Arrangements Receive
Reports and Appoint Committees.

The committee in charge OF the inaugu-
raj ceremonies Of Governor-elect OFerral
held an adjourned meeting at the First
Regiment Armory last evening. Mayor
Enyson presided. and Capt. Cunningham
Hall acted as secretary. Gen. Anderson,
Col. Jones, Col. Halves. Major Simons,
Major Boykin, W. h. Cullingworth, and
h. Wallerstein were the other members
Of the committee present.
Mr. Ellyson stated that he had conferred
with the Speaker OF the House of Dele
gates, and received the assurance that
the Legislature would acquiesce i'm any
arrangements made by the committee for
the inaugural ceremonies.
Capt. Hall presented several cOmmuni-
cations In reply 10 invitations sent out.
One was from Cot. J. G. Baker, of Wood
stock, commander Of the Second Regi-
ment lie said that he would urge on his
officers and men to come, but feared that
only a small part of his command could
be present. Col. Nash. OF the Fourth Regi-
ment, replied in most cordial manner
and said that he hoped to bring the bet
ter part Of his regiment. He will write
again in a few days and give the number
likely 20 come.
Col. Jones stated that he had seen one
OF the staff officers Of the Third Regiment,
on the train. and that ne said Col. Male,
of the Third. hoped 10 bring nine COM
panes 10 the Inauguration.
Major Simons also stated that he expect
ed two companies of artillery
A letter was read from the Railroad
Passenger Association, offering a rate OF
cents per mile for the round trip for
companies and bands in uniform in par
ties Of twenty-five or more. on one ticket.
A holiday rate will be in force at that
time OF which individuals may take adj
vantage.
Eredifable Military Display.
The indications are that a creditable
military display will be made in the
parade, and that co.. visiting military will
be present. but the reports from the clubs
are not so encouraging. The Richmond
clubs. so far as heard from. have declined
20 take part because Of a lack Of proper
uniforms. and the inability to assemble
their members in a day parade.
Col. Jones. Major Simons, and Major
BOykin. who visited Col O'Ferrau in
Washington, reported that he desired TO
make an address on the occasion Of his
inauguration, Of not over thirty minutes
and that he desired an informal reception
at night, open to the general public.
The inauguration. according TO law.
VIII nave 10 take place az noon on January
lst and If the weather is good the new
Governor will speak from the head or
the steps on one or the other sides OF
the Capitol.
The reception will probably take place
from the Governors mansion which. il is
understood has already been offered by
Governor Mckinney TO Col. OFerrall for
the occasion.
Major Boykin, Col. Jones and Cot. Hawes
were appointed a committee TO wait on
Governor Mckinney and Col. .O'FerralI.
and arrange for the reception at .4ght
capt. Hall and Gen. Anderson were ap-
pointed 20 invite the heads OF departments
under the state Government. and other
distinguished guests. 10 take special part
IN the ceremonies.
IL is stated that Vice President Steven
son and number of friends will accom-
pany Col. O'Ferrall from Washington TO
this city.