The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-22
LEAVE FOR HOME TO-DAY
THEN. W. T. CADETS NiRE dNEiRLF
Start ron LOUTSTILLE.
Where They VIII Givean Exhibition Drill.
Their Part Ia the sham Battle Causes
Many Compliments 90 BE Passed.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Oct Especial
This was day OF panoply and parade.
the greatest interest and numbers since
the op'ning of Nashyille's splendid expo
esiton and the Virginia Cadets. were in
it, from start to finish and as usual In
tho far front. The celebration was in
honor Of Director General Lewis, whose
master hand is seen everywhere in the
big show.
Following a large trades parade was "a
grand military parade and review. An
immense crowd filed the grounds and
the people were massed solldly along the
line OF march.
THE SHAM BATTLE.
The Cadets, under command of Colonel
Price, the commandment OF the Institute.
who, with his stan were mounted. lead
the parade through the streets ON the
grounds, which are TOO narrow for COM
pany formation They made a splendid
appearance I'm files of fours and received
the Hons share Of the plaudits Of the
multitude They were In full dress. with
the cleaning plates and snowy shoulder
straps and with fresh young faces glow
ing with health, youth and the excitement
OF the occasion. They did indeed present
a beautiful sight and IL their heads are
not turned by the compliments and open
admiration Of the girls, they are past
spelling.
The great sham battle almost immedl-
ately followed the parade the Cadets oe-
cupying the place OF Plcketts Division al
Gettysburg. Artillery infantry and cav
airy participated and the smoke noise and
rush of troops was very inspiring. The
modern breech-lOading cannon ana gat-
ling guns, made a rapid fire on the cadets
as they charged the hill in perfect line,
that was unknown at the period Of Get
tysburg's bloody hed. The Cadets were
the central figure I'm the battle and hrcd
standing, kneelng and lying down ad-
yanclng at intervals, in elegant order
owing 70 the arrangement OF the battle
sklrmlshing was continued some time, be-
fore the Cadets came on the field, and
muoh impotence was manifested ~ the
crowd TO see them and shout of saus-
faction went up when they advanced III
view. The scene was both Impressive
and exciting. United states regulars.
Confederate veterans. State militia, ana
I the Cadets all taking part.
VERY REALISTIC.
The charge OF the Cadets was very real
istlc and hring as they ran, they broke
through the troops. opposed 10 them ana
swept them on 10 tho line Of battle termi-
nation. Before dismissing the Cadets for
sumner. Coolnel Price the commandant,
| complimented them on their good record
Of to-day and sat Il down as a test Tor
future excellence.
This IS the last day Of the cadets IN
Nashville. and they are making the most
! of the closing hours. The attractions on
! the Grounds tonight are numerous and
enticing Not few were In attendance
upon n fashionable hop on the grounds
10 which the first class were invited
Trunks were packed tonight, and az
: daylight I'm the morning the camp VIII DO
| astir for the trip 20 Louisville. where, oy
| the invitation OF the commercial BODIES
Of that city. they will give an exhibition
! drll, and parade the streets tomorrow
| afternoon. They will make the trip In
| FUN dress, starting on a special train az
| an early hour in the morning. Immediately
latter breakfast.
LEAVE TO-DAY.
The boys have formed many pleasant
| Ties and will leave with regret as well
| as pleasant memories OF the generous
| treatment Of the people Of Nashville. The
| institute officers tonight are the guests
| OF a complimentary supper.
Taps we're beaten tonight az 10 o'clock,
/ on account Of the early start tomorrow.
The schedule Is arranged for the cadets
! 10 reach Lexington Saturday night. IN
| time for a good rest Sunday The aca-
demss and military duties will commence
|