The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

The above excellent cut Of DR.. Hoge,,
day, is reproduced to-day by reason oi
ccption was in progress in the Hrahd
Lodge ROOM presented beauulul scene
Six large tables were beautifully dcco-
rated and loaded with salads tongue
sandwiches. beaten biscuits, crackers
coffee. tea. chocolate, cake and ice cream.
The tables were presided over by Mrs.
Maxwell Clark, Mrs. r. II. Ballard Mrs
". j. Francis Mrs Mildred Darlington
MIS-. G. NJ Zirkle and Mrs. McBurney
respectively.
About ON hundred young ladies Of Rich
mond families of all denominations as
sisted in the stupendouG task OF serving
refreshments, and though the banquet
hall was frequently overcroWded with a
great throrg. all corners 1o'elV "a careiIi
after ton and Il plcnteous repast
The management Of this part OF the
celebration was wonderful and rejects
great credit on the executive ability of the
committee, which consisted of Mrs >.
H. Ellersor chairman, Mrs. =. II.
Hawos, Mrs. John Coke Mrs. James
Peasants. Mrs. H. T. Waller, Mrs. Jack
son Guy. Mrs. Or. Hodges, Mrs. Henry
Valentine Mrs. Charles Watkins. and
Mrs. r. j. Blrksdale.
TIN RrcEPTIoN HALL.
The grand lodge room OF the Tempe
was very artistically decorated for the
occasion. The stage at the eastern end
was bordcrcd with a beautiful bank OF
palms. azalcas and water lilies, and the
windows and recesacs were all utilized Tor
floral decorations.
Those figures so suggestive 10 the mind
Of the reason for his great occasion
lSi5-1S95 conspicuously pres nted
over the two main windows on the aouth
side Of the building.
In the centre. on that side. was high
canopy. tastefully draped, and surrounded
by ported plants under which the emf
nont minister stood and received the
honors that were shoWered upon him.
The ladies' reception committee. Of
which Mrs William Writ Henry was
chairman stood behind Or. HOgc, and
the elders and deacons Of the church
ranged on either side, assisted Or. Hosc
! i'm receiving the thrOrg that passed IN UNI
l ending procession.
The First Regiment Band occupied the
/ stage, and at intervals played appro-
+ pirate airs.
THE VETERANS.
The first impressive demonstration was
/ the appearance Of The Confederate Vet
/ Grams of Lee Camp Soldiers Home. under
| command of Colonel Charles l.. Bigger
/ They were I'm their smartcst uniform OF
] Confederate gray. As they filed past, Dr.
| lioge gave each one a hearty haudShake.
/ They presented him with handsome bou-
/ quet and white silk handkerchief, cN-
! Gusitey embroidered with the Virginia
| and Confederate flags.
! 4 most interesting feature was the pre-
| sentation 10 Dr. Hoge of a handsome
! berry bowl boy the ladies Hollywood Ass
/ ISOLATION. The bowl, which is of silver
/ with gold lining, is inscribed as follows.
| Rev Moses -. Hoge -. d., trom the
] ladies OF Hollywood Memorial Ass0cia-
/ ton, i'm loving remembrance of his deVO-
/ tiou 10 the Confederate cause, and in
grateful appreciation OF his valuable as
/ sistanCc 10 them, perpetuating the mem
/ DRY of the Confederate dead. Feb 26
/ 1885"
! Judge Minor held the bowl and Mr.
/ Joseph Bryan made the presentation re-
marks. and. with glowing words inspired
10y the occasion, he brought tears 10 the
/ eyes OF the ladies of the association, WI q
/ stood in circle around him during the
! ceremony.
/ Dr Hoge's reply was feeling and ve$
/ eloquent He said none Of Mr.. Bryan's
/ glowing words had exaggerated his love
Tor the Confederate soldier; as the vote
rams passed him a while before he put
! out his hand 10 shake their hands, ana
! frequently did not take the hand he eN-
] Ittltlt because lne SittFt way NllIbtNt
| The empty sleeve makes the heart full.
| Said he. when 1 meet "A confederate sol
/ der on the street. whether | ever saw
! him or not. If he carries an empty sleeve
/ or shows his credentials through wounds,
( ! feel like taking of my hat TO him.
He paid a high compliment TO the ladies'
/ Of the association for their services IN
/ collecting the remains OF the confederate
! soldiers I'm Hollywood. Or. Hoge bent
/ tied his own services, so gracefully re-
/ tcyrcd 10 by the inscription on the DOW
and. rising yet higher on his feet with a
J burst Of eloquence and fire, he said: There
! is one thing ] can do as the old COM
| rades pass away one by one, ana they
/ are going fast that is. 10 stand by their
! open graves and pay the last respects 10
! their memories.
Continuing. he said No blast OF Wind
so strong or no hail so severe that II the
face Of man could stand IT, would Keep
him from going there.
PROS BtTH AHABA.
Yet another remarkable function took
! place that illustrated 10 a surprising de-
gree the popular hold that Dr. Hose has
I upon the whole people.
state Senator William Lovenstein, IN
! behalf OF the congregation OF Beth Ahaod
! synagogue, presented TO the beloved min
lister beautifully engrossed resolutions In
| ii gold frame OF large size.
| IN his presentation remarks Senator
! LOVenstelI said.
Dr. Hoge: We are here as the board OF
| managers of the Congregation Beth Ana
! ba. OF this city. TO tender 10 you the reso-
I lutions adopted by the board. and which
/ are not only expressive of their senti-
! ments but OF those OF every MEMBER OF
| our congregation. We can assure YOU
| my dear sir that while we are represen-
| tat!ves of another faith, there are no
| citizens OF this city who more heartily
| join in congratulations 10 you on having
! reached the fiftieth year o. the passionate
OF your church. and are proud of being
| residents OF the same city which YOU
| nave graced 80 long with your many acts
OF Kindness. love and affection ! cannot
| who desire TO pay their respects to YOU,
but as we have expressed IN those reso.
| buttons, we wish you many more years OF
usefulness and honor In this community
DIX. HoGs REpLIFs
Or. Hoge was visibly touched, and IN
| reeponse said: