The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-23
IN HONOR ~OFTHEQUEEN.
DfNNER or mn BKffiSH A>sOCfA-
IION OF y~fKGINIa.
Mes.rs. Woon, Lewis. Royal. Cowardin
and Jackson spesk-Dr, Hoge's flo-
quent Prayer-Ihose Present.

The siXticth year OF the reign or ti't
Majesty Victoria. queen vi Great Britain
and Ireland. and Empress Of india, was
most benttingly concentrated by the
British Association OF Virginia, who in
their Diamond jubilee Dinner Al Inc
jefferson last evening. gave heartfelt eN-
prtssio1s OF love and loyalty To- that peer
less lady Of ladies'. who for sixty years
has ruled one OF the greatest NATIONS on
earth.
The dinner given 10y the British Assoc
citation WAS typicaily English in IT'S ma
ture. and was presided over by Mr. Alex
ander Cameron. president oi the A+socla-
ton.
II was held IN the central section OF
the grand dining BAH of The jefferson.
over the main entrance We're gracefully
%eufWiusd the American and English cole
ors. The banquet table was in shape ~
the letter "T At tho head prssiued
President Cameron while on DIS usht and
ieit were seated respectively William J.
Royal and nr. Moses -. Hogo.
Agtfr tie guests had ali assembled Mr..
Cameron called upon Dr. hogc Tor AN
Invocation.
DR. HOGES PRAYER.
~fc eminent divine arose and -"ld.
Almighty God. in Thy good Provi-
f.r ..r,t nsre ou tNls rommemo-
ration day. in sympathy and Boz unison
with rejoicing millions ~ kindred race
who celebrate the longest ana most
~leuedcont roIgn known Zoo human hiN
tory. we invoke Thy gracious presence
and henodirti0n. and give Thee thanN'
for this suspicious hour. God save ih'
queen. ana may o. please lh'' I'D pro-
long her gentle reign until the time Nh'n
H. .N.I LN.".H"H. an E.ffNI.U fNf NM'
Heavenly crown.
.rNt..I us he-eo.h Thee. fhe bless
irr. Of constitutional government through
fho world. may civil and religion. if'.
dom ia universally established. ana hn'i
D.. lf.ne us aH into Thy Kingdom OF rest
and peace and glory. through me meil,7
and mediation Of THY Son. our saviour 10
whom. with Thee. %. Father. ana IN"
HOLY Ghost. W. vil aserihe al honor
and alteration. ever more Amen.
TIRE FIRST TOAST.
Tho dinner proper was D delightfnl ar
fair. and served .n perfect STYLE. AiirI
the various courses had received a"l,'
Justice nc the hands of those present
ana after tho cigars and wines had been
drfv Installed. President Cameron arose
AND SAID.
M fellow momiers OF fhe British As
ec...ffor our fellow countrYmon and
rrrnrai guests. We welcome YOU on
This memorable event. % DO honor to the
"Dlqmord Jubilee of the most distin-
esf-hol Monarch. and the best woman or
the present age. Indeed 7 might say no
previous ruling sovereign achieved such
benefits tor humanity. as our gracious
Queen.
have pleasure in announcing 20 YOU
,r.. our ,,f.r.sd follow countrvman.
C.,.,f, won who is ono az our most
,,.ofrf members viu nronose n Toast.
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OF tN' country in "hI'h We hN' f'i"N
ing thus custom ours should To- iI-i 70
toast our President same time. i"ei
sure. the g|alIantrf OF the people or thi-
progressive country.
"Tho land ~ 'ho free.
And tHo home NJ tho brave
win agree with us shat every nrivilce'
should he accorded 20 the womfnly vir-
tues of our mlsnifcent Queen.
Pc affords me- sr.it pleasure 10 state We
are most fortunate Dr. having Judge Lewis
our fite chief Justice 20 D. enond. judge