The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11

the day before. He was cordially greeted
by the reception committee ana ihe
ladies OF the party were driven 10 the
hospitable home Of State Senator William
A. Little while the Governor and stan
repaired TO the quarters prepared for
them. 10 make ready for the parade.
The platforms and open space around
the depot were filled with a crushinS
crowd which was moved with the great
est difficulty by the police and maTshals
The military were formed on the west
Of the depot 20 await the arrival of the
presidential party from Washington.
At lO:8O o'clock the presidential tram
pulled into the depot. with the boudoir
car. Mayhower in the rear, containing
Precedent Cleveland and several member
of his Cabinet with ladies.
AS soon as the train stopped, ana
while the reception committee were ar
! ranging for the carriages, President
| Cleveland stepped upon the rallied plat
! form Of the Mayhower, followed by Pri-
vate Secretary Thurber, who took posi-
! tion on the steps OF the car and was
! soon at the old business Of making him
self pleasant TO newspaper reporters.
Mr.. Cleveland looked out over the crowd
with interest, and 1t was noted on an
sides. as he sturdly stood viewing the
scene. how well and hale the nations
chief appeared. lie was quickly joined on
the platform by Secretary OF the Treas
ury Carlisle. Secretary Of State Gresham.
Secretary Of War Lamont, Secretary of
Agriculture Morton, Postmaster-Gcneral
Bissell. and Chief Justice Fuller, of the
Supreme Court.
The sight Of so many Of the nations
counselors at one time was, indeed.
rare sight for a southern city, and, alpre-
Co.
most difficulty that the curious crowd
could be kept within prescribed lines.
THE LADIES or THE PARTY
The ladies who remained within the
car were Mrs. Gresham. Mrs. Carlisle,
Mrs. Lamont and Miss Morton. sister Of
the Secretary Of Agriculture. Much re-
Cret was expressed that Mrs. Cleveland
did not come.
The train that brought the President
and his distinguished party also bore the
Washington Marine Band and the Alex
andria Light Infantry. Captain George i.
Mushbach. 76 strong with drum corps
Of fifteen.
The procession which formed shortly
after the arrival Of The Presidential train
was the most imposing and most notable
that has taken place in Virginia for long
time.
CAyALCADE OF LADIES.
An unique and appropriate feature was
cavalcade of beautiful Virginia girls III
command Of Miss ROsalie Bankhead' OF
Stafford county. who led the PROCESSION
riding with remarkable grace ana Ihalas-
I'M, their horses under an amount Of eX-
citsrnent To which the animals must have
hoen entirely unaccustomed. with perfect
command. They wore close-httng habits
and hats with piumes, while their Trap
ri,oe were dressed in continental colors.
bun and blue.
Following these came the chief mar
sbal Auiutant-GeneralC Charles J. Ander-
SON. and his mounted staff. supported by
a line of marshal aides in the rear
rbe Marine Band came next. and then
followed the President, Nice-President ana
Officers OF the Cabinet, the CHIEF JusAce
and the ladies accompanying them IN
hacks. -.,.h
srhe President rode IN the first hack with
Private Secretary Thurber and Mayor A.
p Rowe. Vice-President Stevenson came
next accompanied by hts wife and
local escort. o.-,-.
Then came Secretary OF state Gresham
ana Mrs Gresham. Secretary Of the
Treasury Carlisle end Mrs Carlisle sec
retary Of War Lamont and Mrs. Lamont
and Secretary Of Agriculture Morton ana
Miss Morton filled the next carriage.
Mr. RIssEIL.
Postmaster General Bissell was escort
ed by Mr.. w. J. Crawford. the designer
OF the monument, and other local dig
nitaries.
Next came a carriage containing Sena-
tor Daniel who. receiving Chief Justice
Fuller at the step, remarked that he was
glad 10 be under the protection OF the
law. invited him 70 seat, and. with two
ladies OF the party. filled the vehicle.
Other carriages were occupied by Con-
pressrnan Jones. Hon. j. II. Lawless,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth; Auditors
Marye and Ryland. Hon. j. Taylor Ely
con CAPTAIN Ball and a Ions list OF other
distinguished visitors and local dignita-
rlss.
,esting in an easterly direction. turned
aster going a few blocks, and. doubling
back on Main street. traversed nearly
tbe entire length OF that thoroughfare.
.xa ,bao y.,arched through several OF the