The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-01


usr-s,arred veterans in tribute OF honor
M their comrades. whose deeds OF pat
riotc self-Sacrifice and devotion VIII Tor
s,er illumine the annals or human
t-hicvcments, cannot fail TO stimulate
those upon whom the hope for the future
81 largely rests.
me memory OF the day viii abide long
after the las; weary veteran shall nave
gone TO that reward that awaits all VINO
have fearlessly and faithfully done tteT
duty.
BY command OF, ,.,,,,,,,
BRIGADIER-G GENERAL SHIP
FRANCIS MALLORY. capt. ana ADJ
THiT HHAHKD THr STORM
The heavy rain storm was very serl-
Gus disappointment TO the hundreds of
s~ocfators who had assembled near the
monument 10 witness the iwo drills. Ihey
s,gght shelter at the college and other
convenient places, and nnauy host Vi
them returned 10 their homes.
The Biacksburg Cadets were out in the
field when the storm broke loose, and
Commandant Harman ordered them TO
tie camp In double time The rain had
hardly stopped when the drum gave the
signal for the continuation OF the drill.
Tie boys did splendidly, and went
through the various movements without
ilemlsh. They marched in company
'front.'. IN columns Of four and in battalion
front Their alignments were perfect,
Notwithstanding the obstacles on the
ground and elected cheer after cheer
nom tie several hundred iookers-on who
rad assembled In the meantime AT the
close Of the drill the battalion marched
10 the campus OF Richmond College,
where dress parade was held. on both
occasions The four original companies or
the battalion were equaiized into nve
companies under the command OF Cap
tain a. II. ,ApPerson; OF COMPANY n:
CAPTAIN c. j. Richardson, OF Company
Is. Captain = Vance LOvenstein. OF Com
pany C.. and Sergeant \. T. Eskridge
Of Company g. The manual or the dSesr
parade was superb. and would have been
a credit 20 a regular military organlza-
lion.
srRrNAD!SG 7HE GOVERNOR.
shortly after 9 o'clock last evening the
band OF the cadets followed by about
seventy-hve members Of the battalion,
met in front OF the Executive Mansion TO
notes OF Dixie" had hardly been sound
ed when the big doors Of the mansion
were thrown open. and rev minutes
later Governor and Mrs. O'Ferrai ana
Mr. John Danforth. the Governors step
son, appeared on the front steps, where
they remained during the musical enter
tainment. Dr J. McBryde, the superln-
tendent Of Blacksburg College; Professor
Randolph. Rev. George ID. Gray. the
chaplain Of the institution; Mr.. F.. A.
WithrOw. member Of the House OF Dele
gates from Allegheny Highland and
Bath. who had come up rom the Elk
change Hotel and the representative OF
The Times were invited by the Gov
ernor 70 take. their stand near him ana
Mrs. O'Ferrau.
After the band had played several times
three cheers were proposed for the Gov
ernor by the boys and given with Will
Inc Governor then stepped forward and
made one OF his characteristic happy adj
dresses, wherein he said
Il appreciate more than I am able to
express the compliment which you are
paying me. ] take IL for granted that
this compliment is extended TO me, not
entirely individually. but more as Cover
nor Of Virginia. which position / hold
iy me suffrage Of the people, on yester-
day / had the honor Of riding imme-
diateiy in your rear. when you acted as
my escort and as 7 observed your soldier
ly bearing and fine marching l was fill
Cd with Just pride, and when on your
return ] saw you step like old soldiers,
] know that there is the same material
in you Of which the heroes Of old were
made. and II the time should ever come b
] feel convinced that you VIII not be
found wanting to do honor TO Virginia.
am proud too Of your institution.
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
college. and the manner in which you
have conducted yourselves while In this
CITY, shows that you have a commander
who is true soldier from his crown 10
bis feet knew his father before the
son was born and the latter has proven
That ne is chip Of the old block"
After a beautiful ailuso1 to the many
advantages which Virginia offers to her
sons the Governor invited his visitors into
NE mansion 10 shake hands with every
81 gle and solitary member Of that grand
cadet corps.
An IMPROMPTU RECEPTION
Governor O'Ferrall and Mrs. O'Ferrall
then took positions at the entrance of
ne Fpacious double parlor. where Dr..
Mcbryde introduced each conner as he
entered the room. Every now and then
me Doctor would pause for a moment
fnlnkfnE a
- vernon very adrOtly filled these 1T |
le intermissi0ns In the impromptu pro-
anime hv some pleasant remarks. Not |
remembering the name Of q man as he |
inferred Dr. McBryde introduced him as |
o. son OF North Carolina. The North |
aIo. inians know a good thing when they |
zee IT, remarked the Governor. and a |
en- oi satisfaction spread over the
before his visitors left the Governor
Fr.s-"'ea each one with a fine havana
no, saving that he knew he could
slNr them anything stronger. Before
c1In'ins me grounds the boys gave three
ny !t.s for the Governor. and three
,e,tS yels for DR.. McBryde They then
lar. ~ 70 their camp, filled with pride 10
~ sp,nt a happy hour with the Cover
"'' o. Virginia.
NtfRTaiNuD RY SENATOR LovyNsrE1y.
., Company c and few intimate friends
I'm OlAer companies OF the battalion
last evening the guests Of Captain
= vance Lovenstein. az the residence OF
n.s rather State Senator William Loven-
ZEN, on Clay near Tenth street.
me large double parlors ana the dining |
lo'm were handsomely decorated In gray
ana black. the cclors of Blacksburg CO.. |
tse. The visitors were cordially received
oy senator and Mrs. Lovenstein, the Miss
- Loyenstein, a few Of their most inti-
mate friends, and the dashing captain.
senator l.ovenstein. who for years has
been the chairman OF the Committee on
fublic Institutions and Education, in the
state Senate, has always shown q great
interest In the Blacksburg institution. and |
lhanks 10 his efforts, the Legislature dur
ing It's last session doubled SIS appro-
priation for the enlarging of the buildings |
az BiackSburg. Last evening he was the |
lndefatigabe host who had pleasant
word for every one Of the visitors.
During the evening an elegant supper |
was served, which was. OF course. i'm
inenseiy enjoyed by all. While this part
OF the programme was being executed
tne cadets band. on the return from the
Governor. called upon the Senator and
entertained his visitors with few lively |
Among the guests were: DIR. ]. McBryde,
illtoleSsor Randolph. and Mr.. thomas
NhoA Ben. or Norfolk. editor or The Ar
SSahuInite. and an intimate friend OF the
Senator.
Will EFMAIN ANOTHER DAY.
Inc Blacksburg cadets had intended TO |
,,eaFe Tor home this morning at . o'clock
Dut IN view Of the fact that the frequent |
rams greatly marred their enjoyment. the
original plan has been somewhat changed |
snu Colonel Hartman has succeeded In |