Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

rcscunR their names from Oblivion and
handing them down in history: TO partici-
pate In laying tho cornerstone Of tho
Jefferson Davis monument at Richmond
Va; the consideration OF the different
movements. plans. and means to COMPLETE
the monument TO the memory OF Jefferson
Davis. President OF the Confederate States
or America. and TO aid in building monu-
ments TO other great leaders. soldiers.
ana sailors OF the South: and as there is
no relief or aid for our veterans and
thelr Families outside OF ourselves and
- own resources. to perfect a plan for
mutual aid and benevolent association:
to make such changes I'm the constitution
ana bylaws as experience may suggest.
and other matters OF general interest"
REGULAR BREAKDOWN" MUSIC.
On july d. at the cavalry headquarters
az Crenshaw's Warehouse, over which
CaNafyman l.. y. Vaughan presldes. and
PROVIDES so generously for his companions
In arms. there will be a unique musical
entertainment from TO y O'Clock
The band" on this occasion will be
composed OF ]. Colin Neal. banjo; w. A.
Neal. first fiddle: Il. b. Robertson, third
fiddle. and a. W. Miller. second fiddle.
This Tony Miller Quartette" ought TO he
photographed in operation.
A LONG SERVICE.
Colin Neal belonged to Company G,
Lunenburg Cavalry, and is a Tobacco
Trade auctioneor. He and Thomas J.
Arvin, Of Company G., Ninth Virginia
Cavalry, claim TO be the last picketS OF
tho Army OF Northern Virginia on duty;
in fact. have never been relieyed from
duty from that Saturday night before the
surrender, when put on duty.
CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY.
The following letter explains itself:
Alexandria. Va.
Mr.. John S Elicit:
Dear Sir-Inclosed find s25 for the JEFF
ferson Davis monument fund from the
Children Of the Confederacy." an or
ganization formed by Mrs. ID. II. Appich,
assisted by Miss Lloyd. under the auspices
OF Mary Gusts Lee Chapter, w. d. c.,
April Is, 1880. when fifty members were
enrolled. The chapter now numbers 1J2
l viii be In Richmond 20 the reunion, and
would like TO meet some ladies. and form
a chapter there of Children Of the Con-
fedcracy." as our chapter IS the parent
one Miss Jones, OF Camden, Ala, has
already applied for a chapter with an
enrolment Of thirty-fve charter members.
Hoping that this contribution will be
followed by many others. l remain, re-
spectively. Mrs. ID. II. APPICH,
President.
MONUMENT TO STUART.
The Veteran Cavalry Association Of the
Army Of Northern Virginia. has issued
n circular. with the view Of increasing
its membership. General Fitzhueh Lee is
president Of the organization; Mr.. W.
Ben. Palmer. secretary. and Mr.. T. a.
Catlin. treasurer. The objects OF the as
ISOLATION are TO cultivate n fraternal feel
ing among its members: to aid those who
need assistance; to encourage the publ
cation OF a faithful history Of the opera
tons Of the Confederate States armies
but more especially TO raise a fund
wherewith TO erect an equestrian statue
20 the great cavalry leader, General j.
y b. Stuart.
The Initiation fee TO honorary or active
members is 81. and the annual dues 81.
EXACT SPOT NOT CHOSEN.
Although Monroe Park has been Sc
lected as the site for the Jefferson
Davis monument. its exact location I'm
the park has not been chosen. The COM
mittee having the matter in charge
has delayed designating the spot on
which the monument Will stand until the
design of the memorial has been adopt
ca. The committee is considering de-
signs now. and undoubtedly n selection
win be made some time during the en-
suing week.
The monument, member OF the
committee said yesterday, would very
likely be placed near the fountain. The
selection OF its location is a small mat
ter. yet Il must be done I'm time 10 per-
NIT the erection Of a grandstand, which
will require a few days.
OUTGREW HIS UNIFORM
Of
writes that he still las the old Coincide
rate Jacket which he wore during tie
war as a member of Company II,
Seventeenth Virginia Infantry, Picketts
Division: but says he can't get into II
now. lie says he viii have an exact
reproduction OF II made, however. and
viii appear I'm the big parade a veritable
Johnny Of 1S6l-'65. with canteen. old
blanket hickory shirt etc.
All old Howitzers who expect to visit
I'm Richmond during the reunion, and have
not made arrangements for their enter
tainment. are requested 70 communicate
with Mr. Charles G. Bosher. by the 18th
Of this month
STIRRING WAR-SONGS.
Copies Of the words and music Of the
Confederate war-songs to be rendered at
the big concert in the auditorium during
the reunion will be made this week, and.
as they will not be completed until pro-
badly Friday or Saturday. Mr.. Arthur
Scrivener. the director. saws no rehearsal
VIII be held until next week.
1t has about been decided that the fol-
lowing songs will be rendered BY the
great chorus:
when This Cruel War Is Over"
"Tenting on the old Camp-Ground."
"Old Folks At Home.
Alabama"
"Bonnie Blue Flag"
"Who VIII Care For Mother Now?"
"Annie. Of the Vale"
Virginia. the Home OF the Free"
T.orena."
cold Kentucky Home"
Missouri"
"Massa Is I'm de Cold, Cold Ground"
Dixie" Maryland, My Maryland" and
Garry Me Back To Old Virginia" will
be played by the band during the inter-
missions I'm the entertainment.
TABLEAJrX OF SPONSORS.
Just how the tableaux OF the sponsors
will be arranged has not yet been de-
cided, but the fair representatives Of
each State will make their appearance
upon the stage in the order Of its seces-
sion.
As there IS not an appropriate song for
each Southern state. IL is doubtful n
the idea of rendering such as each sponsor
takes her place on the stage Will be
carried ont.
when This Cruel War Is over" the
words Of which are printed below, is the
most celebrated Of all the war songs.
The words are by c. Sawyer. and the
music by Harry Tucker.
Dearest one. do You remember,
When we last did meet;
When YOU tod me how you loved me
KnccNng at my feet?
m now urOud YOU stood before me,