The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
PICKETT CAMP WILL GO.
IHEY ACCEPTED fHE ISVITATION
FROM me SONS or TETERANs.
The Programme Changed to Avoid Long
March-Thanks to the Louisa veter.
ans for Their Reception,

The regular weekly meeting OF George
T.. Pickett Camp. c. ", was held last
night at their room in the Powhatan club
house, Commander Woody In the chair.
After the reading Of tho minutes an In
vitation was read from the Sons OF Nete-
rams asking the members Of Pickett Camp
TO attend the ceremonies incident TO the
laying OF the cornerstone Of their cottage
at the Soldiers Home tomorrow evening.
The invitation was accepted.
Colonel John S. HARDWOOD, chief marshal
OF the parade on this occasion,
was present at the meeting and
addressed the members in regard
to the parade. He stated that the pro-
gramme had been somewhat changed.
owing 10 the warm weather and the dis
lance OF the march II had been decided
best 10 assemble at the corner OF seventh
and Broad streets at 4:45 o'clock to-mor-
row afternoon and at that point take a
train Of trolley cars over the Traction
lire. Colonel Harwood asked that the
Commander appoint some member of the
camp to take charge OF and distribute the
tickets among the members.
A BIG SUCCESS.
Colonel Harwood stated that this was
the only occasion Of the kind ever held IN
the gOuth-never before had camp OF
Sons OF Veterans erected cottage for the
Old yeterans-and every effort was being
made 10 have the affair big success.
Provision had been made to take care OF
the military and the Masons who would
take mart. Governor o Ferrall, though
not al all well had agreed 10 make the
address. and he hoped all the members
Of Pickett Camp who could be present
would do so.
Colonel Jones had written TO four cap
tains Of the companies asking that they
turn out and join the parade ana they
had agreed to do so. Preparations had
been made for 700 people in the parade.
lie extended hearty invitation TO the
camp to be present. and by their presence
encourage the boys I'm their work.
IL was announced that the CoWardln
Band had volunteered their services on
this occasion.
A communication was read from Mr..
jefferson Wallace. president OF mo POW
hatan club stating that an effort would
be made 90 have suitable gas hXtures put
I'M the assembly room Of the camp.
ABOUT A HALL.
Mr.. Frank sutton. Of sutton g. CO.. call
ed the attention Of the members TO hall
building going up al the corner
Of Fourth and Broad streets which
the owner would like TO rent TO
Pickett Camp for $3.50 per annum, tho
camp 10 have entire control or me han.
and the mater was taken under consid-
Grafton.
Comrade Hohson was reported III and
I'm need Of funds An appropriation was
made for his assistance.
Tie committee appointed by the camp
to arrange for the recent trip 10 Louisa
submitted their report. which declared the
trip 10 have been biz success ana
greatly enjoyed by the veterans from
Richmond.
THANKS TO LOUISA VETS.
A resolution Of thanks was passed ten
ne the appreciation OF tho camp FOR
the hearty reception accorded the mem
bers by the Louisa Camp and acknowledg-
ing with thanks the services rendered by
Misses Ellen Haurand and Ella Carter.
who gave the veterans some excellent
vocal music on that occasion. and also
TO the work Of the Tony Miller Band,
consisting Of Messrs. A. W Miller. i. T..
Wallace J G.. Neal, r. Ill., w. O. Neal
and c. II. Sharpe.
Resolutions were adopted In respect 10
the late William Cree.
Comrade NJ. w. Lakewood. who Is his
torian Of the Camp. read an interesting
and amusing paper on war Rominis-
cenccs." which was greatly enjoyed by the
members.