Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
A HOWITZER SMOKER
TIRE pATTEpY ExTERTAINs ARTIr.-
LEpYMEx or MASSACHUSETTS
Ak EVENING OF "REMINISCENCES.
The Northern Veterans visit Places
of historic Interest About the
ci,y-,re Greatly Granncd with
Their Generous Reception.


which has as It's prime object the visiting
OF Virginia battle-hclds.
The artillerymen came here from Pc
tersburg- on the II o'clock train. and wer,
met at the depot by detail from thu
Richmond Howitzers. composed of Lieu
tenant w. NJ. Myers. Sergeants Minsor
and Taylor. Corporals Booker and Epps
and Privates Salisbury and Bell. The
visitors were escorted to Ford's Hotel
which they made their headquarters.
In the party are Mr. Hawkins. wife
son. and niece; w. T. Susoomb and wife
Messrs. James ". Murray +. Il. Farm
ham, G. w. Lewis. w. II. Suckney, Il.
f. Treat. Enoch Pratt. Hiram Jones, Mr..
Frost, ". Is Bowdel. Isaac Adkins, Mrs.
Needhan. Mr. Samuel Holt. Mr.. John
Hall, Mir. Deyine Colonel j. w. Hart and
wife. Colonel Nat. Sharswell. Mr.. Lewis
G. Holt, Mr.. William c. Cuseck. Mr..
George Furguson, Colonel j. Payson
Bradley. Mr. George w. Lewis. MIR.
George B. White, Mr.. II. Shaw. and
0ir. j. w. Gardner.
The soldiers were in citizens dress. so
their presence in the city was not as
noticeable as it otherwise would have
been. They spent the afternoon visiting
ihe Confederate Museum. Soldiers Home.
Capitol and other places of interest in
Ind about the city BY invitation they
also visited Dirs tobacco factory, where
they were entertained.
RENDERED a SMOKER.
In the evening the artillerymen were
the guests OF the Richmond Howitzers
at smoker given in their honor.
The smokers OF this battery are events
long to be remembered. and that Of last
night was no exception 10 the general
rule. The hospitality extended TO the
visitors was as wholesouled and generous
as IL well could be. and they expressed
themselves as delighted with the cor
duality of their reception.
- Besides the men from the Bay State
members OF the Howltzers' Association
and many OF the stan officers Of the mill
tary organizations of the city were pres
ent.
The guests assembled in the officers
quarters shortly after o'clock, and were
shown over the building. which they
praised very highly. Shortly before they
were conducted into the drill hall. which
was festive with bunting, and in the
centre Of which were four tables loaded
with refreshments. Here the visitors
We're formally welcomed by Captain Carl
Ton Mccarthy, who was introduced by
Captain Hutcheson, OF the Howtzers
Captain Mccarthy said he had been COM
missoned by Governor O'Ferrall to well
come the men of Massachusetts, to the
State OF Virginia. The Governor had
asked him to perform this pleasant duty
Ia his name because he was unable TO
be present, a circumstance which he re-
GREETED exceedingly. The speaker said
that the people OF Richmond were proud
to have the Boston Artillerymen in their
midst. Massachusetts and Virginia had
so much in common. he said alludng
briefly 10 the honorable renown of .(th
States in the history of this Continent.
Colonel j. w. Hart. who is the com
handing officer of the artillery made a
brief reply. He said they had been ac-
corded welcome which they would never
forget and which they fully appreciated.
MUSIC WHILE THEY SMOKED.
Refreshments were then served, under
the direction OF the Entertainment Com
mittee, composed as follows: Lieutenant
Myers. Sergeants Whttet. Minson, and
Taylor: Corporals Workman, Fuller, and
Chalkley. Carter, j. II. Dodd. Jr., Davis,
Lear, Mountcastle, Peoples, Wood, Wyne,
Narbrough, and Delarue.
Several small tables with bowls OF to-
bacco and numerous Powhatan clay
pipes, cigars. cheroots, and cigarettes
were placed around the hail. and while
those present smoked an informal and
delightful entertainment was provided by
talented members of the Howitzers. The
Tcny Miller string band was in attend
ance, and played a variety Of popular
airs. Sergeant Poindexter and Private
Allen sang. Lieutenant Myers told a hui
morous story. and Captain Carlton Me-
Carthy gave a very clever account of
the experiences OF a Confederate soldier
in a northern prison. Lieutenant Miller
and Messrs. Neal and Bosher also contri-
buted TO the amusement of the visitors.
ARE PRISONERS AGAIN.
Colonel Lewis, of the artillery, made a
brief speech. He said he and his COM
rades had been greatly favored since
they played their feet on the soil of the
Old Dominion. 1--WE are prisoners" he
said. you have captured us. and we
are only sorry that we cannot stop
longer" He alluded to the progress Vir-
einia Is making. and speaking in behalf
of Massachusetts. said: 1--WE feel that
We have an equal IN virginia In culture,
intelligence, and endowments, and If
ever there should be a call for troops TO
defend our common country, Virginia and
Massachusetts would be found shoulder
to shoulder In the forefront of the fray
Continuing, he said: 1--WE thank the
whole State of Virginia for the reception
Extended TO us" In conclusion he in
gited the Howitzers TO go TO Boston,
pledglng himself and his command to
entertain. them.
Captain Lorraine replied briefly, after
which Colonel Hart said he had been
much pleased when he reached the city,
90 find delegation from the Howitzers
10 meet his command He complimented
the men very highly on their appearance
and soldierly bearing, and said they were
credit to the State He had learned
tina. there was the same trouble in Vir-
glnia as in ssachusetts-namely, a
short northumberland he expressed the
opinion that volunteers ought TO serve
Tor ten or fifteen years. He hoped that
the State did a great deal for the bat
terry. Massachusetts, furnished her voun-
teers with uniforms and $3.50 day du-
ring the annual encampment. His COM
mand. he said. had recently built an
armory at cost OF $4,000. and the State
allowed them 1880 for rent. He was
glad TO meet veterans, as well as actives.
and ventured the suggestion that the
GROWERS were always the men who had
never smelled powder.
In conclusion. he spoke OF the fraternal
feeling between Virginia and Massa-
chusetts. and said that IL Spain should