Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-26

that this day twenty-nne years ago pe-
came n resident OF this town OF Drum
mond; that twenty-nine years ago 'oon
my pen IN hand an employee OF '"c
Clerks Office OF Accomac county-qu'. T"
long period gentlemen, by the legal ruies
OF expectation, nearly an ordinary III,
time: and tonight my heart throps WIN
grateful appreciation as ! rcnect u'at Wv"
ring that long term OF service never ns'
there existed with me personal un'Ien"n
nes< with any member OF the AccoInac
nor Eve,v member Of II from 1886 TO
this data has baen courteous TO me- ana
have found every one Of them ready at
au Times 10 Hight UP the obscure places
In my official pathway by their counsel
and advice whenever requested. ana
,ske Measure In acknowledging IL.
# trust the present may be an enjoy
shie occasion To you. l trust that our
communion this evening may be a new
insniration TO that brotherhood which has
listed go long between the Accomac
par and the Clerk Of the County Court
Of Accomac-an inspiration that viii
cause US in the future to vie with one
another TO extend that quality of sym
rathy which the situation may demand
that quality Of sympathy which Is born
of true manliness and true friendship.
Gentlemen. IL this occasion should
please remember that II Is wholly due TO
the efforts Of her who. In the language
OF Lew Wallace, was the wife Of my
youth and abidcs with me stil.' My
friends. we welcome you to our home to-
night-from our hearts we cordially well
come you"
APPLAUDED.
The remarks. delivered in a most be-
coming manner, were received with
hearty demonstrations OF applause, and
the guests sat down with their hospitable
host and hostess TO such feast as only
the Eastern Shore can furnish forth.
Turkey, oysters. terrapn, salad, celery
cake. ice-cream. jelly. oranges. nuts
raislns. and many other good things too
numerous To mention loaded down the
table, and fully sustained Mrs. Oldhams
reputation OF being one Of the most ac-
oomplished hostesses on the Eastern
Shore of Virginia. The occasion was one
Of genuine pleasure, and will long be re-
membered by all who were present
Mr. Oldham, though a comparatively
young man, is the first vice -president OF
the. Virginia Association of County-Court
Clerks. and during his long and faithful
service In the Clerks office OF Accomac
county he has so endearcd himself TO the
people whom he has served that he has
dlNhNN bffn 'ifNA'h NiN'''e 'lP'''N'N
Surely no county In Virginia ever had
more faithful accomplished. and high
toned gentleman as the Clerk OF its court
SUDDEN DEATH.
Dr. John T. LeCato. who has long been
sufferer from the terrible disease OF
consumption, died Tuesday last at the
home Of his brother-in-law. Mr.. Fisher
Mcars, near louisville. this county. lie
was n cousin Of Statc-Senator George w.
LeCato. and was about 81 years old. The
Nasons Of Ocean and Chesapeake lodges
attended the funeral in body. and sent
committee Of escort with the remains
10 Anne Arundel county, Md. where the
interment took place.
News reached here of the death of Mr.
John y. W. Gusts. which occurred yes
terday at his home, near Eastville. In
Northampton county.
He was for long time Sheriff OF North
ampton. til ne was stricken with para
lysis. some eight years ago since which
time ne had been gradually failing in
health and strength.
4 drama entitled the Battle of the
Ladies'" was enacted with great success
here last night by troupe of local anna
tours The play a translation from the
French of Scribe and Legoeuve, and Is a
production Of genuine merit SO great was
the success Of its first production here
that 1t is thought II will be repeated in
the near future.