The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-22
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Celebration Mt Willamsburg-Cerem
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WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Jan. H.--Spe-
cial.-The birthday of the immortal Lee
was celebrated here on the night of the
18th at Cameron by Magruder Ewell
Camp G.. ". The camp asse mbled at
$50 o'clock in the ballroom of the hail.
and with the Sons of Veterans, marched
in twos TO the auditorium above. the vets
entering on the right and the sons on the
left. They entered the hall to the strains
OF delightful music, and were loudly ap-
plauded. Commander MCncure, AdJuaant
Jones and Chaplain Davis and the orator
of the evening, Judge Isaac H. Christian
We're seated on the stage. Comrade Mon
cure called the assemblage TO order, and
Rev. w. +. Davis delivered a beautiful
ana appropriate prayer. DR.. Moncure then
arose and read from manuscript brief
address in which he paid grand and
eloquent tribute TO all Of Virginia's noble
sons, holding up as eXemplers the lite ana
characters of Washington and Lee, 10
both of whom he fondly claimed consan-
guineous relation. He spoke feelngly OF
the southern soldier and the sacrifice he
made for the cause he loved. asserting
that he was proud of being one OF that
noble band. The Doctors address was
well received and literally applauded. He
concluded by introducing Judge Christian,
who began by saying that the grandeur
of the theme on which he was expected
TO speak appalled, him as he contem-
plated the great deeds and spotless char
acters OF the noble men who led the
southern hosts. He then passed In rapid
review the genius and greatness OF Lee
and jackson. Longstreet and Ewell, john
ston and Magruder and a host CT others,
remarking that no country on earth has
ever produced their equals. He claimed
for Magruder that his Peninsula cam
paign. on account Of its skill and daring.
stamped him as a great military genius.
and that this campaign was excelled by
none during the entire war. His tribute
10 the Confederate soldier for mis- unset
fish devotion TO duty with its hardships
and trials was eloquent and pathetic.
He spoke in feeling terms OF the heroic
women of our Southland in those dark
and gloomy days. when they braved every
danger and made every sacrifice for the
cause they held so dear; going into the
hospitals, nursing the sick and wounded
and wiping the death-damp from their
brothers brow, and urging on those left
TO deeds of daring.
The Judge related In his own inimitable
style some of his own war experiences
some humorous and some pathetic. In
conclusion he urged upon the veterans
present TO be kind and considerable 10
each other. and to lend helping hand TO
one another. especially those less fortu-
nate than themselves. in their declining
years.
The orator was frequently interrupted
by applause, and at the conclusion OF his
address was warmly congratulated.
Dr. Moncurc then announced that sup |
per was next In order. The vets and their |
invited guests then repaired to the ban |
quet hail. where everything was in wait |
ing TO refresh the inner man. After an |
hour or so spent over the delicious viands. |
the guests departed with renewed love |
and veneration for our noble Lee and the |
cause for which he fought and suffered,