Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-24
WILLIAMSBURG.
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WILLIAMSBURG. VA, January D.
Cspecial) 1.-THE celebration last night by
Magrudor-E Camp. Confederate Nete-
rams. Of the anniversary OF General
Lees Birthday was a delightful affair
indeed. The veterans assembled at their
quarters at o'clock and marched In
body TO Cameron Hall. where a large
audience had assembled.
Irnon the stage were seated the men,
hers OF a grand chorus. composed OF
the best musical talent OF our Town.
with DR.. Bishop presiding at the organ
The commandant called upon 1T.
Wharton. an ex-Confederate chaplain 10
omen the exercises, aud after ferVeht
prayer. in which the divine blessing was
invoked on our country and on those
defenders Of the Lost Cause VINO YET
linger on the shores OF time. the chorus
sang I'm fine style The Bonnie Blue
Flag" DR.. Moncure then arose ana
delivered a neat and attractive address
on Southern Character paying especial
attention to the lives Of our great Lee
and Stonewall Jackson. The Doctors
address was well received and loudly app
plauded.
The choir then sang Dixie" which
especially enthused the old vets, ana
after this DR.. Moncure then introduced
s. o. Bland. Of Gloucester.
MIR. BLAND'S SPEECH
The young speaker began his address
bv explaining from his standpoint the
formation OF our Federal Union, and
claimed the reserved rights OF the states.
He told I'm graceful manner Of the
struggle Of the southern people for their
rights. and declared that the southern
soldier has nothing for which to apollo
cize" He paid a glowing tribute TO the
genius OF Lee and Jackson, and con-
cluded his address by repeating one or
Father Ryan's poems, which elected loud
applause.
At the conclusion of the address the
chorus sang MY Maryland which car
ried the vast audience by storm. The
commander then announced the entertain
ment at an end. and the audience dis
persed. and the camp and invited guests
repaired to their dlnlng-hall TO partake Of
a delightful repast.
HANDSOME At HOME.
Mr. and Mrs. Bathurst d. Peachy
gave a handsome "at home last eve
ming in honor of their guest. Miss VIII
lie Booker, Of Hampton. The house
was softly lighted with lamps in every
style, and growing plants decorated the
large and spacious parlor and dining
room. Delightful punch was dispensed
lust before supper, which was served
at II o'clock, and was a most sumptu-
Gus affair Mrs. Peachy was assisted
I'm receiving by Misses Ellie Holiday. Of
Old Point: Cora Lane. Louise Henley,
and Emily Christian. Among those pres
ent were: MIR. and Mrs. John Spencer;
MIR. and Mrs. ". d. Cole, Misses An
ME Mayo. Of Richmond Jeanie .ler-
Ger. Susan webb; and Messrs. W. ,
Powell OF Rochester. n. Y; Arthur
Denmead. Of Baltimore; and Spencer
Lane. Spencer Henley. sam Stubs,
oscar Lane. Ralph Leigh, Thomas Her
bert. James r. Christian. 7. G.. Peachy,
r.. {. L. Moncure. and Graham Nichol.
The funeral OF Mrs. Martha A. Charles
took place yesterday from her resi-
dence. in Warwick county, and was at
tended by a large concourse of rela-
tives and friends. The deceased was
s. years OF age. and before marriage
was a Miss Curtis. a family which for
generations has been influential in War
wick.
The deceased during the war was,
with her family, driven from her home
near Lees Mill dam No. u, scarcely
having time TO leave the house before
IL was Ievelled 10 the ground by shot
and she'll Coming TO this city. they re-
NAMED awhile, and removed to the
MAIN" farm. a few miles from here
While there Mrs Charles true to the
traits OF her county people dispensed
hospitality to all who came. and many a
confederate scout " 20 whose wants she
ministered will read these lines with re-
gret.