The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
HAMPTON BOYS
ARE BANQUETED.
Tie HamptOnian Residents Of Rich
mond Entertain the Guards.
MANY PATRIOTIC SPEECHES,
Capt. John A. Curtis Toastmaster-Col.
W. Gordon McCabe Sends Greeting.
Capt. Cunningham Sings Sweet
ly-T0ast Drink Is Water.

The Pcninsular Guards. OF Hampton.
were last evening rendered a delightful
banquet at Murphy's Hotel by former
residents Of Hampton now Of this city.
Spacious parlOr No. % the scene OF so
many seasons OF delight gasir0nomic and
oratorical. again presented an animated
appearance
The excellent culinary appointments OF
the growingly celebrated caravansary
we're ln iuii evidence IN the endless array
Of good things set before the hearty sons
OF Hampton
When Landlord Murphys menu had
been done full justice, menu that did
not contain wine Captain John A. Cur
us, the POSTMASTER addressed the sol
dicrs.
THE FIRST SPEAKER.
After duly approaching the honor OF
being chairman of the evening be urged
upon the soldiers. the feeling that when
they were ga Richmond they were In the
house OF friends.
lie believed that he was the OLDEST ma
tive OF Hampton now I'm Richmond. lie
was proud of IL. and had always been
proud TO call II his home His loved ones
were buried there. and he was friend
% all Hamptonians.
He was confident that the Hampton
boys would never disgrace the history Of
their town.
He begged that they woIid DO their
whole duty as men, as HamptOnians. and
as soldiers. He would be with the Hamp-
ton company were he able. but Us mat
tiers stood. he would only ask that he
would be allowed 10 tread the deck Of
some snip. without remuneration, and
feht tor the flag that for cOur long years
be had fought 10 crumble in the dust.
Captain Curtis in closing. paid a glor-
Gus tribute TO the late Colonel John 3.
Cary and called upon his son. Mr.. 7. A.
Cary. who was present 20 speak.
Mr. Cary In responding said jokingly
that he had always regarded Captain
Curtis as a friend but now he gave him
notice that their friendship must cease
after the Captains calling upon his I'M
der the circumstances. lie could only
say that ne had never felt more pleasure
in attending any banquet His feelings
were too deep for words. Concluding,
ne called upon those present 10 set
good example and drink toast IN water
10 the Peninsula Guard.
COLONEL MCABES REGRETS.
Colonel W. +. Cutshaw was next call
ed upon and responding he read a letter
from Colonel McCabe which explains IT.
self as follows:
Messrs. Cary. Curtis. Cunningham. Cut
shaw and others. committee
Gentlemen.-As an "old Hampton Boy
by many tender and gracious memories
OF the cold days that are no more l
greatly regret that an engagement Tor
this evening prevents my being present
at the banquet 10 be given tonight 10 the
Peninsula Guard" at Murphy s.
/ should like 10 shake hands with "the
boys" Of a younger generation and wish
them "God-speed' ere they are "off for
the wars
n, -,- ,hfr,. I IN, euro. chat IL tbov 10
meet the Spaniard. they will illustrate.
as their fathers did I'm 81. the difference
between "a Hampton crab" and all other
crabs-if you put him under water. he
may oblique TO the rear like the ordinary
crab. but If you put him under fire. he
always goes straight to the front and
directly al the enemy.
With cordial greeting for "the boys"
and a hearty God bless YOU" believe me
Yours faithfully.
w GORDON McCABE.
Col Cutshaw. following the applause
that ended Col. McCabe's greeting, con-
tinued. He recalled the deeds of Hope.
Crouch. Dougherty. Booker and others,
and he asked If Ii could be believed that
the men who. as Hamptonians did burned
their homes in 81. as one of the necessi-
ties of war. would finch at any duty.
He knew that II the sons of those Hamp-
tonians ever saw the enemy they would
90 for him.
Rev J. J. Gravatt was next called
upon, as one who was bound to Hampton
by ties Of relationship His speech was
an earnest exhortation for the soldier
boys 10 uphold the standard Of valOr set
by their fathers and he prayed heavens
richest blessings upon them. ,.,
TO the call upon him with his usual grace.
He was proud 70 be from city which
sent four companies TO the front I'm 81,
and which had gathered three companies
together IN the present war
He sang with effect THE Knot Of Blue
and Gray and followed IL with moth
er's Way" both of which received warm
Mr. Z. H. Ferguson was called ana re-
sponded pleasantly but briefly.
Mr. W. T. Snellings also responded 10
his call with the same spirit that per-
CAPTAIN HOPES THANKS
Captain Hope, of the company, on It's
behalf then thanked the Richmond
sizes manifested I'm the banquet. He as
eured all that his company would bring
back good record from the war
Captain Cunningham proposed a toast
30 Captain George Booker, which was
drunk heartily.
Mr. George Booker Jr.. was next intro
duced and his response was gracious and
well received.
Sergeant Jones. Of the company, next
spoke. He stated his thankfulness. both
10 the veterans awe ana utdAt ADl the
record they had given.
Lieutenant Crouch was then called and
responded with feeling.
Captain Curtis concluded the speech
making with several humorous incidents
OF the late war. which the company en-
joyed. and promised the boys rousing
ovation on their return from the war.
AUD Lang Syne was sung before the
company dispersed.
Among those present. besides the Hamp-
ton soldiers. were: Captain John A. Cur
tia Mr.. T. A. Cary. Colonel ". Z. cut
eha~ Cartein George Booker. Captain
r W. Cunningham. Messrs T. G. Gun
ningham. John Ayers. Edward K. Beck
W. II. Curtis. Thomas Starke. J. T. w.
Curtis. 4. II. Ferguson. w. #. Snelings,
s r. White Master John B. Cary. Jr..
Master Thomas Starke Curtis Captain
TAYLOR OF Roanoke. and Rev. J. j.
Gravatt.
Blockade Of a Pie Woman.
ATLANTA. GA. May "a Trouble is
threatened among the recruits at Nc