The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-06
LABOR-DAY OBSERVANCE
TO-MORROWA GREAT OCCASION FOR
THE WORKTNGMEN.
A Grand Parade I'm Norfolk and Festiyi-
ties at Ocean yiew-Labor-
Day Excursions.

The Observance OF Labor-Day al Ocean
View tomorrow will be a great occa-
sion IN the history OF labor organizations
in this State. and every Indication points
to a very large attendance on that coca
sion.
The excursion will leave at $50 A. NJ.
tomorrow. from the Broad-street sta
ton OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
ard will give plenty Of time 10 witness
the biggest parade Norfolk has ever had
before taking the cars for Ocean View.
There viii be good speaking on inter-
osting topics by some OF the best speak
ers in the labor ranks Of Virginia. on
arrival Of the excursion at Ocean View.
after which there will be dancing in the
pavilion.
The excursion will leave Ocean View
in time TO connect with the boat ar
Norfolk for Newport News at O'Clock.
The fare for the round-trip is only ST.
Tickets can be procured Of the commit
zee or at the train.
Special coaches will be reserved for
ladies and their escorts and good order
VIII be maintained
THE MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Mayo. Of Norfolk, has taken
official Cognizance Of the day by isSu-
ing the following proclamation;
Mayors Office.
Norfolk Va, September 2, 1896.
Whereas. by congressional enactment
the frst Monday I'm September has been
made Iabor-Day. To exert onG's self
with the purpose and 70 the end, OF
beneftiny mankind IS TO labor truly,
whatever from such exertion may as
sumo. be II mental or physical. Labor.
therefore. IS surely honorable and worthy
Of all respect and inevitably embraces
all wholesome enterprises. and that
specific recognition Of il should be made
by setting aside IN its honor one especial
day Of the 1855 days Of the year. IS the
conCensus Of opinion Of the good people
Of the whole country
take this opportunity Of calling the
attention or the citizens generally 60
the approaching Iabor-Day. Monday
next. 7th instant and 10 ask their hearty
cooperation IN the days celebration.
Many hundreds Of visitors are expected
I'm our city on this occasion. and Nor
folk will honor herself by doing what
may be in her power 70 honor the day
and make It's celebration success.
W. r. MAYO. mayor.
Mr.. Alexander b. McCulloch. one Of
the most prominent labor men OF TINS
city Is programmed for an ADDRESS at
pecan View. Mr. McCulloch will also
speak az q special LaDOr-Day service.
which Will be held az the Norfolk Young
Mems Christian Association to-day lie
leaves for Norfolk this morning.
LABOk-DAN ENCUlSlON.
The last excursion Of the season 10
the seasnoro Will be given by the Ia
dies OF Unions station NJ. T.. cnurcn to-
rorrow.
The train win leave Chesapeake and
Ohio depot. AT SIS A. NJ, taking IN
williamsburg, Newport News, Old Point,
or Norfolk This IS n holiday. ard the
low fare on THIS trip should secure them
a large crowd.
GEM CLUB SHOOT.
Tho Wcst-End Gun club, OF which
Messrs. Hammond. HOLMAN. ard Hew-
st ara president. ylce-presldent. and
secretary. respectively. Will shoot IN tho
rear of the Exposition Grounds. to-mor-
row Oahor-Day) at O'Clock The presi-
dent requests full attendance This club
Is very popular and has membership
OF seventy--ve. twenty-five or whom
are active. Measures will be taken In
the near future for a clubhouse whore
members may assemble az my time 10
indu<e IN tho sport OF billing clay
BIRDS.