The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-23
VOL. 9-NEW SERIES. NO. 2I9.
VIRGINIA AT ATLANTA.
THE DAY PROyEs a uEMORfBLE
ONE AT THE ExPOsITI0N.
The President and His Party Meet with "A
Cordial Reception at the Gate
Cty-Gov. O'Ferrali's Speech.


City-Gov. OFerraII's speech.
ATLANTA. GA, oct. Especial
Every Georgian. next to the love that
he feels for his own State, regards Vir-
sinia as the Commonwealth that should
be accorded the highest praises and kind
est feelings. This sentiment was one OF
the factors in to-day's celebration OF Old
Domlnian-Day at the Atlanta Exposition.
i, was the State day that has ecipsed
ali other State days so far. and which Is
hardly likely 10 be surpassed in point OF
elegance and enthusiasm and military
pomp.
Governor O'Ferral. the man who is
joNtd by all Virginia, and who Is now the
nrt OF ali Atlanta, rode, surrounded by
his stan Of handsome soldiers. and made
z graceful and pleasing picture. Colonel
Nasn, marshal Of the day RODE al the
i.edd OF the long column, surrounded by
NONtinof AtklusOn's = brilliant stan. IL was
a ioNe-feast Of Virginia and Georgia and
Atlanta. Every bit OF progress along the
Inc was chccred by those watching the
nsnasome name parade. The Old Dominion. al
W@ys entering into everything II under
taxes with The proper spirit and u fine
@est. held triJmphs yesterday.
BAILLIANI PARADE.
Commanded by Colonel w. 5. Kendrick,
the t1ith Georgia regiment lined IN behind
Colonel Nash. the handsome marshal OF
the day. Following came Governor OFer-
rail- IN citizens clothes. but surrounded
by glittering stan. The followed the
cadets OF the Virginia Military Institute,
the pride Of The South. The youngsters
marched Ike veterans, and as they kept
mp the sturdy. faultless tread Of the trSr
soldier, their manoeuyres sent a thrill
through. many OF the veterans who watch
4 afA al D.
voluntary cheers The cadets carried the
honors OF the day and well deserved
them Th1 were commanded bg Colonel
Irlcc. Next followed the Fourth rcgi-
ment of Virginia. commanded By Lieu
tenant-Colonei Harry Hodges. There were
clght com mics in this regiment and
Their appearance was a handsome one
IhcA cane 1ri nes' Battery, ard then
the carriages. Governor Atkinson rode at
the head with MIs. O'FcrraN, the wife of
Nir2inlas Governor.
IN the Auditorium the exercises were
continued. Governor Atkinson had called
upon Governor Ofcrrall during the morn
iis ana the two had been introduced bv
colonel W, A. Hempnill. who for four
Two Governors. when they reached tho
stage or the Auditorium, shook nan is like
"ia ilends. Tic Auditorium. holding 5000
people. was crowded with peOpie for fba
most part GeOrgIaus and Nirglnians Gov
tInor Atkinson ana Governor O'Fcrrau
bolh made short speeches. and the whole !
ha
TWNie state OF the South and the old !
DOMINION enjoyed huge fraterual ~ |
range OF congratulations. When one of /
'"e Speakers would mention Virginia |
.t'Iy Georgian would wildly veil and |
wren Georgia VAS spoken of mo Vir |
Ll"idhS returned the compliment win !
double measure. WIN
ooVsRNOK o'FrREnA1I's SPEECH.
Governor O'Ferran said.
- pa nov my privilege TO cOngratutafe
o. sia upon the Success OF ms -"
4V'' ana hy al Atanta's feet Nirgin.afs
anita brow garlanIS of homo -''
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't'H lIoh winch this Cotton States /
ma international Exposition sprane. IN
.,it,'.r No"tas, OF the highest Order 20
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4hpouhntu and ability unsilruaes.d -
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