Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-31
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Drill and Paradc-Mr. DAVIES raNe Deco'
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The Virginia Military Institute cadet,
will not leave this morning, as had been
announced. Tho corps have been ordered
10 assemble at their headquarters, in the
old Habliston building at 4:3O 7. NJ. TO-
dav and march TO the Lee-monument
grounds for drill. and at +. NJ, there
will be a. battalion parade on the Capitol
Square.
MR.. DAVISS GRAVE DECORATED.
President Jefferson Davis's grave was
beautifully and artlstiCaly decorated Dy
loving hands yesterday. AT the hsau Oh
his grave stood a very large ana hand-
some Confederate hrg mounted on base
Of exotic ferns, close 20 which, lying On
the ground, was a Confederate battle-iiaS
made I'm flowers OF carnations, red gerd'
NUNS, and hcllotrOpe. on the central
mart was placed a pair Of handsome Sage
paIm leaves crossed and bound together
with red and white ribbon, and star
made OF scarlet and white carnations on
the foot, while the base or the MOUND
was encirclcd by n garland or lhural-
leaves and flowers. Interspersed between
these principal decorations small ana
handsome loose bouquets were placed.
making the decoration handsome ana
tasty, and not overdone.
The mounds OF the children's graves
we're covered with harguerites with short
etor,a and nIaced about an inch apart,
the colors Of which being yellow and
white brought in contrast with the green
Grass NJ the mound had a most beautiful
crfact while around the two oak trees
and at the corners Of the eight grass
rlots were laid handsome clusters or
magnolia fuscata- and other varieties OF
flowers.
The ladies' who decorated the lot eN-
ercIsed good judgment in not OVERRIDING
and at the same time had an abundance
of choicest flowers tastcfully arranged
The lot was put in thorough order ny
the Superintendent last fall, was soddad
and laid OF in circular walks ~ Whlte
sand, and is now carpeted with beautiful
blue grass.
GORDON MADE A SHORT VISIT.
General John r. Gordon arrived in the
CITY at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and drove at once to the monument,
where he was warmly greeted by the old
veterans and spent several hours In their
company.
lie had anticipated remaining here for
several DAYS. but receiving an urgent
telegram calling him away, was forced
10 leave on the : o'clock train. He had
accepted an invitation TO be the guest OF
Colonel John Murphy, at his home, on
west Grace street and expressed him
self as exceedingly disappointed at not
being able to remain longer among his
old comrades.
A HANDSOME PRESENT.
When the Blues Battalion was about
70 leave the ArmOry. on Eleventh and
cary streets, yesterday, preparatory 10
falling IN line for the parade, the Lynch
burg Home Guards, commanded by Cap
tain Scruggs. made their appearance. Ihe
Home Guards had been the guests OF
the Blues during their visit in this CITY
while attending the ceremonies connecNed
with the Inauguration OF Governor OfHr-
rail-. Yesterday they brought with than
a rather bulky package, which was placed
before them on a table.
After the Blues Battalion had been
formed, Captain ScruGEs briefly addressed
Major Sol. Cutchins and the Blues, intro
ducing to them Mayor Yancey, OF Lynch
hurg. That gentleman, In a very neat
address. presented them with n hand
some silver punch-bowl as a token OF
appreciatlon OF their courtesy, Kindness,
and hospitality.
Major Cutchins accepted the present In
a few brief remarks on behalf OF the
Blues, and assured the Home Guards
that II would always be highly honored
by the Blues.
The puuch-bowl IS a very handsome
piece Of work, bearing the inscription,
'Richmond Lght-lnfantry Blues, from
the Lyuchburg Home Guards. May 80,
1881"
MADE A FINE SHOWING.
The First Regiment Of Infantry, under
command OF Colonel Henry c. Jones, and
headed by their magnificent Grassland
and drum-cOrps, created much favorable
comment all along the line. The men
marched like veterans, and made most
creditable display. On the homeward
march, down Broad street, amid the
downp0uring rain, their lines never
wayered. The band played gaily, and
though wet 10 the skin, the men who
are putting forth their every energy 10
enable them to don the gray, came into
their armOry as happy as school-boys
on a lark.
one Of the prettlest sights to be seen
Yesterday was the double-quick marching
up Main street from the monument
grounds.
ENTERTAIN THE FIREMEN.
The Pioneer Hook-and- Ladder Company,
of Greenville, S. c.. were entertained at
Mr.. c. Evensen's last evening by a de-
taChment Of the Richmond Fire Depart
ment. All the delicacies Of the season
were on the tables, and a most delightful
time was spent All regretted when the
time arrived to depart The visitors were
welcomed by Captain John III. Redwood,
Of steamer no. |, Richmond Fire Depart
ment, and responded TO through Chief
J. o. Cauble. Of Greenyille. Speeches were
also made by ex-Chief r. II. Kennedy.
now Chief Of Police OF Greenyille. and
other members Of the Pioneer Hook-and-
Ladder Company; songs by Captain j. II.
Lloyd. OF Pioneer Company: George Shew-
bridge, --. Johnson, and Horace Clarke,
Second-Assistant Il. r. Snead. Captain
William Canary. and other members OF
the Richmond department Mr.. J. Il,
Eotto and Mr.. Nick Bailey were also
with the boys. A vote Of thanks was
rendered the ladies and Mr.. Evensen for
the many kindnesses shown them. and
promised to pay them another visit when
an opportunity presented itself.
EXPRESS THEIR THANKS.
Charles +. Fisher Camp, No Sla, United
Confederate Veterans, OF which Thomas
y. Beal is commander and Cicero b.
Barker sergeant. held meeting yester-
day and adopted the following resolu-
tions
THAT I'VE extend to our Richmond
friends and comrades our hearty and
sincere thanks for Their generous hospl-
tality shown US on the occasion OF pay
ing our debt OF gratitude to the Confed-
crate dead, who laid down their lives in
defence Of our beloved South land.
Second, That We RECALL, with the great
est pleasure the large hospitality and
kindness shown US on former occasions.
Third, That while life lasts We will
cherish the recollection OF the Kindness
and attention given US by the citizens OF
Richmond as among the most pleasant
remembrances OF our lives.
That copy OF these resolves be fur
T,oIcsi u.Al otsss Ssis papsSin' S SaGSS$ WYE