The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-14

The duty Of preserving this sacred spot
was taken up by noble Virginia womeh'
VINO nave saved II from time, Tue,
storms, and vandals. At this pilgrimage
Virginias citizens may draw inspiration
from the old church tower and grave
yard.
The Governor who was applauded after
MS speech, then introduced the Rev.
- BraNton Bryan. OF Hampton, Va. VINO
reau most interesting and valuable
paper winch was listened TO with close
dt.ehuoh' This paper was the thought
Iui ana iearned address delivered ~ Mr..
bryan on the occasion of the unyeiing
OF the tablet on the old Cape Henry
Lighthouse recently the fuII tevt If
day, May 9th.
said: -'
me paper / am to read was pre-
PdTed LOT inc occasion OF the unwilling
Oh 'he memorial tablet at Cape Henry:
In apology for reproducing this paper. /
would plead an elemental principle with
virginia men, out OF which much hap
plhess' domestic and social, has sprung
namely, That 10 is well when no ques-
ton or conscience is involved, to let the
ladies' nave their way and If possible 90
Henry to jamestown is but a step in the
right direction. And for my own part
while am but a substitute to-day 1--WE
having hoped to listen to the venerable
j. Randolph Tucker, of lexington, still
IL IS better to serve a good cause as Il
substitute than not at all"
Mr.. W. W. Old. Of Norfolk. Va. then
returned the thanks OF the ladies' OF
the a. +. V. A. to the reverend gentle
man for his address, which he had kindly
agreed to deliver. in place OF the Hon.
John Randolph Tucker, who was pre-
vented from coming. as expected.
This closed the exercises and then
the Governor held an informal reception,
many visitors shaking hands with him.
Photographer Cook then took several
pictures Of the stand, and the occu-
pants. together with views Of the Poca-
hontas at Jamestown wharf, and the
old town.
Others on the stand during the exer-
cises were Mr.. Lyon q. Tyler, president
Of the College Of william and Mary
Williamsburg; aud Mr.. james NJ. Finch,
OF Powhatan county.
THE RETURN.
Soon after this the excursionists re-
turned 10 their steamers and at 4 o o'clock
the PocahOntas started for home, where
lltE ldSStiStfn were ldiAtl 1t ss-v
NJ. Everybody enjoyed the trip, and
came back full OF patriotic feryor for
Virginia, and good wishes for the noble
work Of the a. p. Y. a.
When the steamer passed Meadowvil!e,
the residence OF Mr. L. Il. Barney, pres
dent Of the Virginia Navigation Company
in the morning a salute was fired win
a cannon in his front yard, while on the
return trip AT night. iire-works were
set of IN saiutatiOn TO the jamestown eN-
cursionists from the same place.
II will be remembered that through the
generosity OF Mr.. and Mrs Barney, the
A. L. V. 4. was presented with a large
tract Of land al jamestown. surrounding
and including the old church tower ana
the graveyard az that ancient place.
Among the excursionists 20 jamestown
Yesterday were Miss Agnes Barney ana
AIR. lanes Perrne Barney, whose pa
rents made this munificent gift 10 the
Association. for which its representatives
were heard frequently on yesterday 10
express their gratitude.
Among the passengers on the foca-
hontas and afterwards noticed IN 'he
throng Of people at jamestown rom
pichmond were Major Il. ". Lynn. Mr.
CbarIes u Phillips and rms Phillips,
Mr.. r. A. Lancaster. Jr., Mr.. william
q Stanard. Mrs a. $. Buford. Mrs.
THONGS ClristaD Colonel and Mrs.
Tobn i Purcell Mrs. r. A. hollahay'
Nh I $. Wexford. Mr. Benjamin i.
minor Mrs. William J. Royal MIS-
AIr,n T.. Donnan. Mss Bessie Pace MI
< " Travers, Afr. and Mrs. Nirsl.luS
Hall Mr.. H. y. Whitc0mb, Mr.. ana AiIa'
r T.. McComber, Mrs. MohcuIe ger
kius Mr. John Bier, MI -. 49,
iir.,.r Miss Lizzie Marshall OF Charlotte
me- IA visiting Mrs. James Lyons
Miss birmingham Lyons. Mt ana M's'
v-,ii,aro A price. Mrs. r.. \. Lancaster
Ne Alice Lancaster. Mrs. John a. Ian
'.,tor Misses Dunlop. Mr.. X. A. Ian
- Ir Mrs. Jno. SHELTON Williams MISS
Hferia williams. the Misses Mc.'uiis
~, o-homas Christian. Miss Maggie
W-TI5.l Miss Evelyn Gordon. Miss Nan
Mo T.anrhorne Miss Ellen baeny' N.iS'
Noting. Mr.. Carl Noting MISS Ml's "a, g.
derson. Miss Kathleen AnueI'o" -i'''
Dodson. and Miss Bess size. s.' >-)t,ps
r,h.re were strangers 10 Richmond also
q, the thrcng on the Pocdhohlds, ana
among them / recognized Ut. u
Tvnn of Grundy Centre, Ia. III ~ '''
v,no was born in Virginia, bul VINO i'1'
resided i'm Iowa for aome years aIu -
-. an Virginia Oh a visit Is biolHei
Of
ST,tor n. ". Lynn, and was WIN lnal
.,enticmau. Then there were TWO eehl!e-
IN from New York State, VINO attract
"a bv the notice OF the excursion WHlcH
NOV saw while pas ing through hlch-
rnond ioired the pilgrims 10 Jalles,o"N'
,rhev were the Rev. Charles H. hatn-
AWAY. of Stockport. y. y T., ana Df' Johh
". King, Of Stottville COLORADO county,
y. Y. Both of them were enthusiaslic
over the trip and the sight Oh tue historic
relics az jamestown. ,...
Among other strangers ana VISITORS 10
Richmond were seen General Marcus D.
Wright the leader OF the confederate
charne al the battle of Chickamauga'
- ,,oy, 81 washington. ID. c., and
most soldlerly-appearin and chafinlhk
gentleman. too: AIR Hampden LIVING OF
Nevy York. Miss Mary Tucker McolH'
the well-known authoress; MI. ana MIS-.
II Coalter CabeI: Mr.. Richard Allen,
Jr.. of Tuckahoe. Va. Miss Eppes hobih-
SON OF Washington. j. c. Miss james
OF Detroit: Mrs. Holiday, OF halei-h'
\. c.: Miss Blanche Austin. or Cincin-
natl. and Mr. VIII. l.. GRADY, tate oil the
Hotel Normandie. Danville' Va.
NJ /. L. Mcclure. the veteran school
teacher. gave his boys holiday yesterday
on account OF this excursion 10 James
town. and he himself. with nifty OF the
bows. were present on the steamer and at
jamestown. and how they ala ENJOY
themselves!
Mr.. Mcclure told me that be gave
holiday and came along with great pleas
IRE. for said he. Il know OF no greater
object lesson Of patriotism ana history
than will be afforded on TINS trip 10
Jamestown" And Alr. Mcclure seemed
to be a boy again with his boys.
Several times they assembled together