The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-20
He Hears Words That Will Be Spoken
When He is Dead.
REV. Mr.. MARTINS PLAIN TALK.
He Thinks q Blunder Was Made In
Passing the Resolution Re arding
Federal Care of Graves OF Con
1cdcratc Soldicrs-Onc of
the Best Meetings in
the Camps History.


was one of ,he best held within the his
tory OF that Organization.
i, was unique IN one respect \ por-
trait was presented and the subject was
there ana heard the nice things said Of
him.
seldom does Il happen that such praise
is bestowed upon the living as IN the case
% Dr. ". W. Parker, soldier physician,
ph.lanthropst and Christian gentleman.
When a man dies pleasant things are
usually said Of him. But 1t fell to the
lot OF DR. Parker TO listen 10 such eulo-
gies as Will be pronounced upon him when
he shall have passed away.
The eloquent words spoken were not
n fu.s0me praise, but they came from
hearts fun N love Tor this really great
and noble man.
The survivors Of Farker's Battery pre-
sented the camp with a portrait of their
old commander 10 was painted by Mr..
John Z. Walker The Camp Hall was
well filled. There were several ds,in-
suished visitors persons who are attend
ing The Presby General Assembly
or the Episcopal Council. The boys o.
the Male orphan Asylum. Of whica Dr.
Parker Is president turned out In charge
OF Mrs GILL
Dr. Parker and members Of his family
occupied Che front row Of seats.
MIR. ALtRiEND'S SPEECH
After the singing Of the Doxo'ogy by
the Asylum boys and prayer by Rev. Mr.
Stevenson. OF Woodstock Va, some rOu-
tine business was transacted Mr. Thos.
J.. A,treud was then introduced 10 pre-
sent the portrait Of Or. Parker. Mr.
Air.end served under Major Parker lie
read carefully prepared address in
which he told cf the splendid work OF
parker's Battery. Mr. Aifrlond seemed
90 realize that he had a subject worthy
of his best efforts and he delivered mis-
address With much feeling and il made a
profound Impression upon the audience.
lie told of Dr. Parker's great piety, OF
his courage IN battle. OF his skill IN
handling troops and OF his phian,hrop.c
deeds. In summing IL an up he said
with r broader held for his operations he
believed Dr. Parker would have proved
TO bee a second "stonewau' Jackson.
MIR. MARITIME ) TALK.
DIR. 4. Nontcir0 was unaNoidably abb
sent and Rev : Taylor Martin.Of Pu-
laski. was called upon 20 make a speech.
he was a gallant Confederate and COM
manded Martins Battery. Mr.. Martin j.
a gentleman who is able always % arouse
enthusiasm In Confederate eatherirss.
After paying pretty tribute 10 Dr.
Parker. De eulogzed the people OF Rich
mond. his native city and then told the
gathering that in am unthink'ng moment
In his judgement the convention az
Charleston had made n mistake in ask
ing the Federal government TO care for
the graves OF Confederates buried in the
North. For one he disapproyed Of this
action IL was an insult 10 the nofle
Southern ladies. vino have undertaken
this work Not a man sleeps IN those
graves bat who would prefer 20 remain
in AN unmarked spot 10 having those who
caused his death care for his grave.
such resolutions Mr.. Martin thought
are either born IN demagoguery hypoc-
racy or they are "gush.
incidentally the speaker criticised the
Federal government for starting war
"i0r the sake " humanity" and coniln-
uIns t 20 take away the liberties Of the
Ellp.uOs.
MIR RICHARDSONS SPEECH
Mr.. d. g. Richardson. who served under
Major Parker accepted he picture for the
camp. He made a really eloquent speech.
though he had not prepared IL In adj
vance BE told OF his great love for DR..
tending through f0rty-four years. and of
their undyug friendship lie spoke of
Dr Parker as a soldier. patriot and Chris
t.an. and declared that no brayer man
ever wore the gray. when IN battle he
was always at the front. after the fight
was over De was the busiest man In at
tending the wounded. and when the soul
needed 90 be- pointed the way 20 Heaven.
Dr. Parker was the loving and tender
servant of the Heavenly King.
Mr. Richardson said he believed tha,
Dr Parker attended more wounded sol
diels than any surgeon in the Conted-
eracy
lie was brave man in war. NJ. Rich
srds0n said. but he was Drawer IN peace.
HIS monument has been erected In his
works done Tor humsnitys sake and r.
will be more lasting than any erected In
brass or stone
OTHER SPEECHES.
Captain = C. Morton OF Staunton;
Major Dunlop. ~ Arkansas. who was
one OF Lees sharpshooters. Colonel Ly-
man. of New OrieaJs and Colonel Gooch,
OF Tennessee. made briof talks.
Mrs Gu presided az the organ and the
Asylum boys rendered several songs. They
were highly complmented. Clint West.
one OF Mrs Glns boys. sang solos. We
has a splendid voice and was encored
several times.
The camp passed n resolution inviting
the Presbyterian and Episcopal visitors
ia attendance upon the sessions of The
General Assembly and Council 20 yisii It's
hall
The camp accepted the Invitation OF the
HOLLYWOOD Association 20 attend memo
rfsf ser,.ires M Centenary church on sun.
a,v NIGHT May 2Sth The camp also
agreed 10 take charge OF the parade on
Memorial Day and appointed Major