Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-23
DAY. IN THE STATE.
THE CELEBRATION ELSEWHERE
IN THE OLD DOMINION.
ASHaAND'S VETERAN GATHERING.
A Speech Before Newton Camp by
Congressmnn-Eicct John Lamb
Mr.. Roosevelt Page Addresses "a
Literary Society.

ASHLAND, VA, February Z.-lSpe-
claI)-W. b. Newton Camp, Confederate
Veterans. celebrated Washington's Birth
day with a campfire. At it were many
members Of the camp and a number OF
invited guests. AT 100 =. M. the OLD
soldiers met in the Masonic Hall, where
a substantial lunch awaited them AT
the head of the table sat Colonel Richard
Irby, commander Of the camp, and on
his right Hon. John Lamb, the especial
guest and speaker of thf day.
After full justice had been done the
spread the members took seats In an
other part of the hall, and Colonel Irpy'
in a few well chosen and remarkably
witty remarks, introduced Captain Lamb
who, in opening his address. said;
Brother Commander, Comrades, and
Gentlemen,-It is with the greatest plea
sure / am here to speak before camp
of Confederate Veterans that bears the
name of such a brave hero as w. Il.
Newton. His life was one that each and
all of you can well afford to follow.
Brave. true, and gallant was ne and III
his every action he thought OK but
doing right. l congratulate you upon
YOUR name and know you selected IL
because he was worthy Of the honor
JUSTICE WILL BE DONE HIM.
Captain Lamb then spoke at some
length on the courage Of the Confederate
soldier, and among other things said:
"Posterity will yet do justice to the
memory Of these heroes, and the talthIui
and painstaking historian gathering up
the scraps of history found through the
scattered leaves of this generation, VIII
hand down 10 the next true account OF
the deeds of their fathers. Then Will
other nations learn more of their explolts
and delight to do reverence TO their deeus.
From the frozen shores of the Baltic 10 the
Isles Of Greece-where burning Sappho
loved and sung-all Europe shah honor
their chivalric souls, and measure
their manhood by those Of their own
heroic slain. Scotland shall name them
with the heroes who fell at BELL An
dine" England recognize them IN
the spirit of Balaklava, and France count
them worthy 10 descend TO posterity WIN
those of her own Imperial Guard
In conclusion Captain Lamb pointed
out some lessons we might learn from
tho life of the Father of Our Country
among them the lessons Of good citizen
ship and of love for rural life and agri-
culture
short talks on war-llfe and experiences
both in baltic and camp were made Dy
Colonel Irby; Lieutenant-Commanoer H.
c. Scott. NJ. D.; John G. Tfller' ana Ma9or
A. S. Norment. The attendance was
quite large, considering the heavy storm
that has prevailed all day.
LITERARY SOCIETY CELEBRATION.
The Washington Literary Society OF
Randolph-Macon College celebrated the
day by an open meeting in their hand
some hall on the campus. The room was
beautifully trimmed with cohese coiOrs'
the portrait Of General washington re-
ceivine its full share OF decorations. Inc
exercises were opened with beautitul
nrayer. offered by Bishop John G. Gran
berv. Captain Richard lrby, president
of the association, then delivered an nus
toric address. which was handsomely re-
oot,,ed nv a. large and enthusiastic assem-
blv Of the matrons, bellies, and beaux or
the town. Mr.. n. c. Scott, on the part
OF the society. then spoke on about the
same lines as his predecessor. Then inc
sneaker of the evening, Roosevelt rage
ESQ of Richmond, was introduced by
Captain Irby.
MIR. PAGES ADDRESS.
Mr.. Page. after expressing his appre-
citation of the opportunity given him TO
sneak before the people Of his own coun-
~ and. after making an allusion TO the
value Of the work done by the literary
societies of an institution OF learning
said:
'Nlr. President, when you invited me
10 sneak upon Washington, L gladly ac-
cepted. and have devoted to the study
of mis- life and time every moment which
could spare from an engrossing protes-
sIon.' Mr.. Page then gave review or
the life and public services Of Washing
ton. which showed that he had devoted
careful study to his theme, and conclud-
ed as follows:
"The great lesson which Washington
has taught is for all mankind-devOtion
TO duty, conviction, and principle; unity
Of design, steadfastness Of aim, and fixity
of purpose reliance upon himself; the
subsection OF passion and temper to the
control Of well-balanced judgment; and,
above all. the recognition Of the personal
power and presence Of the Almighty"
After his address, which ELECTED great
applause Mr. Page was entertained by
the college faculty.