The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-01
Old FRIENDS MEET AGAIN.
A Pleasant Occasion Among Several
Shriners.

Some years ago while on furlough
Sergeant Jones a. Otey. Of tho First fo-
lice District. visited the West. and while
IN Cleveland met with a number or
Shriners and was treated royalty. He
EXCHANGED cards with "A number and
the little incident was buried In the past
collection of happy days. He did not
nope to ever see one OF the new friends
here, because he thought such a hope
would only worry him.
me Union Association OF Lumber Deal.
ers arrived In the city Saturday and In
the party were a lot OF good fellows who
NoIe simmer pins. one OF them Mr. X.
l.. Aubrey. Of the Aubrey Lumber Com
pany OF Brownsville, Pa, was one OF the
Cleveland party, and In his pocket-book
he had Sergeant Otey's card. The little
bit of pasteboard was about worn out,
but the name could be read. and It did
not take long 20 locate the police officer
headquarters. and accompanied by his
friend, Mr. Sam n. Pearsall, the manager
OF the Knob Coal Company OF Browns
vile. Pa. went TO the police station, but
did not succeed in finding tbe officer.
Both gentlemen were disappointed. They
were strangers in a strange land and
were anxious 10 see beautiful Richmond.
The desk sergeant at the station gave
the gentlemen a small picture of Captain
Frank Cunningham and directed them 10
the City Hall, assuring them that the
CAPTAIN would be glad TO know them.
Mr.. Aubrey went TO the building with
his friend and showing the picture 10
Chief Adams OF the City Hall police
force, was taken TO Captain Cunning
hams Office.
Richmonds popular citizen took the
gentlemen In charge, and went at once
to the jefferson where Mr.. Aubrey pre-
scented him 20 the party and In few
minutes everybody knew him.
A little party consisting OF Captain
Cunningham. Mcssrs. Aubrey and Pear
sail. Mr. Frank Riley Pearson. Of the
Beaver Falls, Pa. Planning Mil: colonel
McLeond. Of Cincinnati and Fred Oates.
OF the whole State of Pennsylvania took
carriages and were driven around the
city. En- route a stop was made at Ser
geant Otey's residence and Mr.. Aubrey
and the Policeman Shriner were soon
shaking hands ike parted brothers meet
ing again.
After seeing the JEFF Davis Mansion,
Monumental church. and visiting old 81.
Johns and standing on the exact spot
that Patrick Henry made his famous
speech. the party went to Captain Cum
uingham's residence. where the sweet
singer assisted by his pretty little daugh-
ter. Agnes. entertained the party with
some beautifully rend cred selections.
The party then continued on the drive,
and back 10 the Jefferson.
Mr.. Aubrey and Sergeant Otey parted
at the hotel. both promising 10 see each
other soon again.
Captain Cunningham at tho request Of
Colonel McLeond. entertained the ladies
Of the party with the Blue and the
Gray" 1t Was Always Mothers Way"
and other songs. and received an invita-
ton 20 come 10 Pennsylvania TO live, but
the Captain declined, declaring he loved
Richmond. and then addressing the gem
tlemen OF the party be said what he could
for RichmC nd az a place 70 invest money.
Through Captain Cunningham. Mcssrs.
Aubrey and Pearsall, have decided 10
send their sons TO McCabe's next session.
The oxcursionists left Saturday night.
and will spend a day or two at Norfolk
and Old Point.