Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-18
VIRGINIA-DAY GREAT
NO DAMPER on THE PLEASURES
AT NASHVILLE.
OVATION TO OUR REPRESENTATIVES
Governor O'FcrraII and stan Enter
tained in Various Ways and Most
Virginia Troops Fine.

NASHVILLE. TENN, June 17.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Virginians had great day
with the Centennial Tennesseeans to-
day. There was a break in the hot
wave and when this discovery was made,
all fears OF any damper on the
pleasures of the day were gone. Gov
ernor O'Ferrall and stan, escorted by
the Fourth Virginia Regiment marched
to the grounds at 10 o'clock. All along
the route Of the march the Virglnians
received an ovation. of which, their
friends may well be proud.
The ladies of the party were taken in
charge by Mrs. Van Leer Kirkman.
whom so many virginians knew as the
beautiful and accomplished Miss Kate
Thompson, of Memphis. She is chairman
of the Woman's Committee of Reception.
When the troops and the Governor ar
rived at the xposition-Grounds, the
Fourth Regiment was reviewed by the
Governor and his staff. After this the
Virginians were entertained at an ele-
giant luncheon by the Executive Com
mittee of the Centennial Company. at the
Country Club. Governor OFerrall re-
sponded to the toast Virginia" and
Colonel Stern to that of "The Staff"
Lleutenant-Governor Thompson spoke
for Tennessee. The remainder of the
afternoon was spent in seeing the sights.
Tonight the Governor and his party
are at a reception given by Mrs. Nc
CURE and Mrs. Gordon. Tomorrow
morning the party is invited to the
Polk Place the home of President Polk.
Here they will renew their acquaintance
with Mrs. Sadie Polk Gardner. who, as
Miss Fall was one Of the greatest bellies
of the White sulphur Springs in the
palmiest days of that resort.
one Of the Governors staff remarked
tonight that the reception they had re-
ceived far surpassed any expectation any
of them had entertained, and that
the parade and review OF the Virginia
troops were fine, and even unique. for no
officers horse had fallen down. and that
everybody was well, and all were having
a good time.
KNOXVILLE BUILDING.
NASHVILLE. TENN. June i7.-Fully
600 OF the most prominent citizens Of
Knoxville were present at the Exposition
to-day to assist in the formal opening Of
the beautiful building erected by citizens
Tomorrow and Saturday large num-
Der of officials representing the different
State organizations OF the United Con-
federate Veterans are expected. They
come in. advance of the camps To prepare
for the arrival of the thousands expected
next week. the reunion beginning June
22d. The city is being literally decorated.
Monday there will be general decora.
tion. Governor OFerrall is the most
prominent arrival.
SUCCESSOR TO GORDON.
Much talk has been caused by the decli-
nation of General Gordon TO again stand
for election as commander-in-cnief, and
while no candidates are yet announced.
there is great deal of discussion OF
Congressman Joe Wheeler for the place.
Active committees are at work prepar-
ing for the entertainment OF the old SOL
diers. and it is expected that more than
70 900 will attend. Arrangements are be-
ing made for procession with lO,OO) yete-
rams i'm line. General W. ii. jackson
has announced that he will retire from
ma maior-generalship.