Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
NJ MEMORIAL SHAFT.
MEcKLENBURc'S MONUMENT TO HER
CONFEDERATE HEROES.
The Inscriptions on the -Four sides--Im-
posing Ceremonies Placing the Cor
ner-Stone In Position.

BOYDTON, VA, November H-tSpe-
cial )-Wednesday last was a memorable
occasion. The cornerstone Of the monu-
ment TO the Confederate soldiers of Neck
lenburg was placed in position with Inn
posing ceremonies. The monument had
been erected, and an opening at the
northeast corner left for the stone TO
be placed. This memorial to the heroes
Of the Lost Cause stands on conspieu-
GUS eminence In the COURTHOUSE Square.
1t is OF massive granite. beautifully pro-
portioned. with ornamental carving. and
the main shaft polished as smooth as a
mirror. From base to apex it is about
twelve feet, and weight OF all the COM
porent parts over twelve tons The in
scription on the west side is ITO the
Confederate soldiers of Meckenburg"; on
the south, Bethel TO Appomattox"; on
the north, '1S61's5." On the east an
other inscription will be cut In the future.
THE CEREMONIES.
A large crowd was present to witness
the proceedings. The procession was
formed In the following order: The Glover
Bend Of music. with ten pieces; then thir-
teen girls with flowing robes Of red, each
carrying n small Confederate flag; then
four Masonic lodges in full regala, and
next l.. A. Armistead Camp Of Confede-
rate Veterans and Old soldiers. Arriving
at the public square, the Masons formed
around the monument, the girls repre-
senting the thirteen Confederate States
with their banners held aloft, occupying
a position on the north side; the band
OF music to the right Of the master Of
ceremonies. Prayer was offered by the
Rev. p. NJ. Boyden. Of the Episcopal
church, followed by music and singing
Then the impressive ceremony OF the
Masonic order. in carrying out the pro-
gramme. was performed in due and an
cient order. Worshipful c. j. Faulkner
conducted the Masonic proceedings, and
all the officials participating performed
their parts as IL accustomed 10 the bust
ness The work was received and pro-
nounced well done by Messrs. j. Il. He'd
derby and T. d. Jeftress, OF the Monu-
ment Committee.
Noticeable in the procession and in the
Masonic proceedings were several north
ern men. and one Of the officers of the
order who poured the wine OF nourish-
ment upon the stone was former Fedc-
raj soldier.
SPEECHES.
After the conclusion OF the Masonic
ceremonies the large crowd was enter
tained with brief and appropriate speeches
by Judge Charles Alexander Adjutant
Edward b. Goode. and Captain Thomas
d. Jeffress. While the last speaker was
addressing the audience = deputation Of
old Confederate3 with the girls and their
gatherings marched TO the residence OF
Colonel Thomas T.. GOode, where he was
confined TO a sick room, and invited him
to allow them to escort him to the pub
lie square, rs the people were anxious 20
see and hear him.
Indisposed as he was. n responded 10
the call, and soon appeared upon the
scene. was introduced and mounted the
stand. amid the enthusiastic cheers of
the veterans. His speech was eloquent
pathetic, and well-sulted to the occasion.
STATUE TO BE ADDED.
1t Is the purpose Of the Monument
ommittee-composed OF Charles Alexan-
der, J. Z. Hed9erly, Carter \. Williams
Edward b. Goode. Thomas ID. Jeffress.
william A. Jameson, ana William Rus
sell-tO vigorously prosecute the work in
securing the funds TO crown this monu-
ment with Il bronze statue Of heroic size.
representing a Confederate infantry-s0l-
der. This they hope TO do as early as
possible and have the unveiling some
time during the summer of next year.
The monument is very handsome one,
and when surmounted with the statue
1t will be an object Lesson for future
generations to see that the men who came
forward al VirginIa's cali in the trying
times of 1s6l-'G5 were heroes and pa
triots, and not rebels and traitors. and
the memory Of their patriotic devotion
VIII abide with their countrymel as a
continual inspiration.