The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY.
R.E.LEE CAMP CELEBRirLS NTH
ORtroRY, WlT, AND SONG.
An Floouent Address by Comrade Dasi"
{. Richardson-A Highly EnJ0yao'c
Musical Programme

The thirteenth anniversary OF IL. E' ''''
camp. No. 1. Confederate Veterans, was
held IN their new hall last night. Inc
magnihcicnt and spacious room WAS n"s1
to overiowing by a brilliant assemDi-ss
OF men and women. Perhaps no larger
crowd of the ladies' OF Richmond ever at
tended a similar entertainment.
Commander James 4. Gray called the
large asscmblagc to order and introduced
comradc Or. James Power Smith, VINO
opened the meeting with prayer.
AN ELOQUENT SPEECH.
Comrade David c. Richardson was then
introduced and made a magnificent adj
dress on the past ami present OF the
Confederate Soldier. lie made a most
v,quent allusion TO the splendid work OF
the camp.
He said that while the deeds OF the
Confederate soldier i'm lS0l-6o were grand,
noble. heroic. and subumely brave, siiii
their works OF charity their care OF their
unfortunate comrades their preservation OF
the grand principles for which they fought
even In these piping times of peace. was
worthy Of all commendation, OF all praise,
ana all honor. His recital of the self
sacrificing devotion OF the Confederate
private was eloquent indeed and the liberal
applause be received showed that while II
may be an Old song. its strains are still
sweet TO Southern hearts.
Mr. Richardson's speech was a splendid
effort. and when he closed his beauti~'i
peroration. the applause was spon-
taneous ana showed that the audience
heartily appreciated the sentiments
of the gifted speaker.
After the speech. the Webb Orchestra.
composed of Ernest Cosby. Emil Lelss,
Clifford c. Woodall W. j. Cowardin.
William Todd, Charles Corey. and y. s.
Perkins. rendered several iDstsumentM
selections I'm their inimltable style.
OTHER ENTERTAINERS
II. G. Rueger and Charles II. Phillips
sang "Larboard Watch Ahoy." which was
rendered IN an artistic manner.
Miss Sallie Brights recitation OF Dolly
Sullivan was greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. Allen ". Dckerson and his daugh-
ter, Miss Minnie. gave-a most pleasing
rendition Of their International" duet.
The Davis Banjo Club" composed OF
Messrs. =. L. Davis. c. II. Lambert.
+. Hill and j. w. Davis. gave several
selections which were well received.
Miss Ellen Taylor sang in sweetest
strains "A Beautiful Song"
Tho speciality performance OF Messrs
VIII Toler and Lon Wilson provoked
great laughter and applause.
\ duet by Mrs. Lille Taylor and Miss
Minnie Clarke was well sung.
Miss Eva Walsh's recitation OF "St.
Peter" was well rendered.
An instrumental solo OF Miss Mary
Caffrey. was rendered In such style as tc
show her an accomplished pianist.
WON THE HEARTS OF ALL.
'The Ninth of April" reciied by Miss
Rosalie Taylor. won the hearts Of all.
The powers of the elocuti0nist and the
theme impressed the old soldiers with
bright and yet sad memories OF the
past.
Eugie Davis In his banjo selections and
comic rotations captured the audience
and afforded great amusement.
The TONY Miller Combination gave
choice and varied programme. which was
greatly enjoyed.
After a short. happy speech by Judge
T.. r. Farrar, Commander Gray thanked
the audipnce for their attendance and
expressed the hope that Lee Camp might
have the pleasure of welcoming them
again.