The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-13

Inc origin and formation Of the Chau-
tau4ua by the Sea has been so fully told
1h the columns OF The Eirgin.an that
any further mention OF preceding events
III connection with this organizatjon
would be but vain repetition. The sue
cess which has 50 far attended the in
te'ilEent efforts Of those who had tho
matter in hand has fully proven 10 ibnm
the wisdom of their planning and mndn
evident that their confidence in the
energy and Intelligence OF the people of
N4rtolk has not been nispla ced.
ne Chautaunua begins its first sea-
son 10 morrow most auspiciously. In
ChS'ii'S around fOl the most fitting and
i!'uSlrlouS gentleman to be secured FOR
me opening day. they naturally cnnclud-
e" mat Hon. William jennings B,v1n
was the right man for the place. and he
was Il! once cOmmunica ted with
Nr. 5rEan had an engagement ot Tho
University of Virginia for june 18th. and
VAS ah!e TO accept the invitation of tli,
Slautauqua Committee.
ne VIII, accordingly, arrive here on the
nhIhtnStoh boat In the morning. He
rea ches the National Capi,al to-dov
from Troy, n. Y. When in Congress
NiE. biEan lived IN n most transformations
way at a comfortable boarlin.. -housn IN
SADitol Hill. y warm friendship snrunr
~ between him and the family with
is,r,nn isIcr l,e ha o,narned, bearded, and when in Wash
!.S ion ne always stops at his old CapT-
tol tili home instead OF going to a hotel
IN this auict way MIR Bryan will bro
"'ioly spend tNe SSatohath in the cltv Of
laWnIh crS.
Mr. James S. Groves. vice-nres;,an.
ana manager Of the Chautauqua. left
lasi night for Washington and will no
company Mr. Bryan to Norfolk. It is
not impossible that a number Of Wash
lnston Democrats will also be of the
party.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE.
While Mr. Bryan will be in the city
only Il brief Tine ample ARRANGEMENTS
nave been made for his reception and
enjoyment While here
'n oehait or the ChautauuDa the fol-
lowing committee has been appointcd 10
meet the boat a : 80 and escort the dis
~, ,.sI 'S!leH gentleman 10 the Atlantic
ho'e!. where every arrancamen, hns
neeH made for his comfort: Rev. W !
Dung. d, D.. Rev. ". ii. Groves Harry
y. Naic"tt. Charles Il Towson. gene
Ta' IA sccretary OF the Y. NJ c. A.: Rcv.
t 1o T. Tucker, d. D., Rev. NJ B Whar-
". >. Lacy, d. D., Rev. T. II. Bennett
1SV. HsV. l.; b Petty. Rev. \. T. Owen, Rev,
" y. Slaymaker. Willis A. jenkins, M
Glennan. William e. Elam, r. E. Trr-
He[' p > Nottingham. Jr.. r. A. Rob!e,
~. layior, X. IL. rannill, 4. j. An
oefson and Y. IL. McBte.
CITIZENS MEET.
Sepnrate and distinct from The above
meeting OF other representatives citi-
ZetlS was held at the y tlantlc hotel last
nISht 20 make arran gementS to receive
AiF. lfryal. and prepare a fitting demon
StTdl!On LII his honor
1udGe Heath was made chairman Of,
the meeting, which held but a brief ses
Sion. during which. upon motion of CnI
Turner. Il was resolved that those rres
OIL resolve themselves Into q, couyri,tco
ana meet at the wharf OF the Washing
ton boat AT 80 O'clock Monday morning
1or ne purpose OF welcoming Mr.. Bryan
On he!lat or the citizens OF the city
II was nlSo. on motion resolved that
the press OF Norfolk be requested to
earnestly call on the various Demoora Tic
Clubs Of Norfolk. Portsmouth ard Rcrk-
ley. ns we'll as the citizens generally 10
I'lrn out Monday night and help make
rcyal demonstration In honor Of the
Iaan whom they supported SO valiantIy
during tho last uai nnaign.
numncr OF rerrt rtSentAtivcs Of seve-
TEL clubs were present and pledged their
respective organizations to the plan
THE DAYS PROGRAMME
What The programme for the day will
90 Is not definitely known, as Alr Bryan
mas not yet been consulted. He will
however, he pleased TO fall In with any
arrangement the committee may make
lie VIII be escorted TO the Atlantic ana
later. IF he so desires, will be taken 10
virginia Leach where. by special inv!-
tati"n Of the Norfolk. Virginia Beach
and Southern people. he VIII be royalty
entertained al The Princess Anne hotel
Returning 10 the city. he will be driven
to the hotel for supper. after which he
VIII be escorted TO Arr,ory Hall. where
he VIII deliver his address on "Bimetai-
Isn. lie Will then be driven 10 the
Norfolk ana Western depot. where he
VIII take The train for charlottesville.
A (II?IChrr J)Av
From every Indication It Will be n
great day A number Of excursions Will
arrive from the principal cities In the
State. Including Rchrncnd Danvil!c,
Ieteraburg, Newport News and others
One from Dnnvtile cana In last night.
Not "n!X that, but prepa rations have
beeh made TO rnn Dumhcr Of eXcur-
Esons TO Virginia Reach and Several
SUNDAY schools have secured rates for
this purpose. It Is prpNAhie that there
wall DO Reyora1 ulousanu people ut tho