The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-09
TO MARY WASHINGTON.
<sYs MONUMENT ERECTED RI NO.
BLE WOMEN OF THIS UNION.
Jsws!i he Unveiled at Fredericksburg To-
Eorrew-Prcsidcnt Cleveland To Pre-
slde at the Ceremonies

The unwilling OF the Mary Washington
monument viii take place tomorrow at
fredericksburg in the presence OF an
.mrnense crowd OF spectators from all
parts OF Virginia. The Richmond quota
VIII arrive their by the regular train.
which leaves here at 7:k0 o'clock in the
morning Another train viii be run from
here for the occasion AT $50 A. NJ, ana
on returning Il will leave Fredericksburg
sP NJ Governor O'Ferral and ms
sta r. the chief marshal OF the day. Gen.
Charles J. Anderson and his stan. and
the richmord military will leave Elba
station at TO \. VI. by special train,
just ten minutes ahead Of the regular
train
The Governor and staff will be escorted
by the Richmond Light Infantry Biues.
The Governor will travel is the omcers
car Of the Atlantic Coast Line. which mas
been rendered him by Major H. i. -
Myers In his party will be. BESIDES tne
members az HIS staff and the state OIL
GERS. the following ladies'. Mrs. OFerraH
Nra q O'B. Cowardin. Mrs. c. T.. Win
40. Mrs. John $. Harwood. Mrs. r. Il.
Rovkfu. Miss Emma Barksdale, MISS
J,,lia Morton. Miss Matte knight, and
Miss Clarke.
cen. Anderson and staff will also oc-
cupy a private car. and the next TWO
cars of the train have been chartered by
the Blues. the Blues Association ana
their War Veterans. The rest OF me
train will be occupied by the Richmond
Eowitzers. Companies 1 ana r. anu Si '
drum CORPS Of the First Regiment uhder
Command of Capt George Wayne Ander-
con Resides these there VIII be In at
tendance the Alexandria Light Infantry
commanded by capt. George a Mush-
bach.
somE or THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Among the distinguished guests VINO
viii arrive from Washington about il
o'clock win be President Cleveland. VICE
President Stevenson, the members OF the
Cabinet. the justices Of the supreme
Court. headed by Chief Justice Fuller
senators and representatives, In Congress
Two guns OF the Howitzers' VIII ieaFe
here with a detail this evening ana at
the arrival OF President Cleveland ana
his party tomorrow morning the presi-
Dental salute will be fired.
THE PROCESSION,
soon after the Presidents arrival the
procession. which is TO be very I'M
posing one. will make its start IL VIII
no led bv Twelve ladies' on horseback
wearing continental colors. Then will fol-
low Grand Marshal General Charles J.
Anderson. and staff: the Marine Band;
representatives Of the National and Local
MARY WASHINGTON Monument Associa-
lions and Mr. j. c. Crawford. architect;
President and President OF the
United States and Cabinet; Mr.. Chief
Justice and Justices Of the Supreme
Court: United States Senator John w.
DANIEL Ghe orator Of the day.. and Mr..
Lawrence Washington. descendant OF
Mary Washington; the Governor or Nr
ginla and staff; military. consisting OF
the Richmond Blues. Companies ana
y of the First Regiment. the Alexandra
Light Infantry. and the Richmond How
Tiers: Mayor and corporate authorities
and ex-Mayors coverings Band; Sons
of Veterans: Odd-Felcws; Knights OF
Pythias; Uniform Rank, w. J. Pittman
Division. knights of Pythias; old vete-
rams: Senior and Junior Orders of United
American Mechanics: Masons.
The last named will consist OF the
Grand Lodge the local lodge, In wnlch
Washington was made Mason; the
Alexandria Lodge. and delegations from
the Bowling Green, the orange court
house, and other lodges
THE UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
At the site of the monument grand
stand capable of seating 400 persons
has been erected for the accommodation
of distinguished guests. Upon the arrival
of the procession the troops will be de-
ployed upon the plateau, and, after
PRAYER by Rev. DR.. James u. Smith,
the Mayor Of Fredericksburg VIII well
come the guests to the city and intro
duce Governor OFerrall. who Will well
come them In the name Of the Common
wealth President Cleveland will respond
as presiding officer, and introduce Sena-
tor John w Daniel. the orator of the
day, and at the close of the Grafton Mr..
Lawrence Washington will make short
address The dedication ceremony will
be performed by the Grand Lodge of
Masona.
After the ceremonies at the ground
the President and Vice President and
the Cabinet will d-ive to the Mary Wash
ingtOn house whore the President VIII
hold a public reception. Here also dur
ing the day the local monument assocla-
ton will entertain the National associa-
ton at a lunch.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon Fred
ericksburg lodge of Masons will give n
banquet at the Opera House. This VIII
be the most elaborate affair of its char
acter that has ever taken place in the
city, and speeches will be made by Mr..
Justice Harlan, Nice-President Stevenson,
and others. The Operation will be
decorated inside and out. and at night
will be the scene OF grand ball.
WHO WORKED FOR THE SUCCESS.
The unwilling of the monument and
the imposing ceremonies connected with
the same win make a lasting impress
sion upon all who will be fortunate
enough 20 be present on that occasion.
The people of Fredericksburg have
worked hard for weeks 10 make the event
n grand success. and al! the details have
been provided for with the utmost care
by the committee on arrangements. which
consists of the following gentlemen:
Hon. William A. Little, Jr, Chairman
Messrs, James S. Knox. NJ. G. Willis. H.
r. Gouldman. John T. knight. Joseph
liable, c. e. Hunter. T. McCracken.
George w. Shepperd. f. d. Cole. and
George r.. Fitzhugh.
The o.her committees who have been
hard ct work in order 10 assist IN the
noble undertaking were headed by the
following chairmen:
Committee on invitations. Hon. a =.
Rowe: on press. Hon. j. s Potter; on
military. T. McCracken; on trensporta-
ton Jchn NJ. Griffin.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
will on she same day celebrate the one
hundred and first anniversary Of their