Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
GRAYS TO ORGANIZE.
THEY WILL FOR THAT PURPOSE
NEXT FRIDAY EVENING.
COMPANY rs MEETING LAST NIGHT.
The nesimentnl Formntion-Idea OF
ReOrcnnlzing ON Twelve Com
Howitxers' Inspection and Dance.

The Richmond Grays. formerly Com
many A. Of the First Virginia Regiment,
and subsequently Company NJ. In the Sc
cond Regiment. will In all likelihood re-
organize next Friday night
About twenty-five OF the old members
met at the Regimental Armory last night
and Informally discussed the proposition
looking TO their reorganization. Every
man present expressed himself favorabiy
on the proposition. and asserted his will
ingness to re-enlist. Captain Bossieux
was in attendance. and though the meet
ing was informal, he presided. No mo-
ton was put. 1t being the sense Of the
gathering that action should be deferred
until Friday. when larger attendance
is looked for.
The Grays have an honorable record.
having volunteered for two wars, and
having fought with gallantry throughout
the four years of civil warfare. The old
members of the organization are 10th to
see the organization pass out Of exist
ence now. and hence the effort to re-
organize.
MEETING OF COMPANY +.
The members of Company +. which was
known as Company NJ in the Second Regi-
ment, who reorganized last week, met in
their company room at the Armory last
night. and discussed the plans for their
future. This meeting was also informal.
Captain Masurier, who was reelected al
the last meeting, was present. and he adj
dressed the men, explaining just what
would be expected Of them.
The proposition looking TO the reorgani-
zatiOn of the First Regiment has not
taken root as well as those who are adj
vocating the scheme might wish, but this
is largely attributable to the fact that
many Of those who volunteered for the
late war have had a sufficency of soldier
ing for the present, and others who might
like to wear a uniform are slow to volun
teer now, fearing that they might be crti-
cised as play soldiers. This. however the
officers think is only a temporary condi-
tion, and they are OF the opinion that as
soon as the Governor promulgates his
order looking TO the reorganization OF the
State militia recruits Will come in rapidly.
NOT A POPULAR IDEA.
The proposition to organize but two
twelve-company regiments I'm the State
is not a popular one by any means, as 1T
Will mean that the First. Regiment will
be scattered throughout the State, and
will not be confined as heretofore TO Rich
mond and Manchester. The Richmond
soldiers would much prefer to have their
own organization confined to this city.
and thus be able TO select their own off,
GERS. There is much speculation as to
who will be i'm command of the First
Regiment when 1t is reorganized. 1t is
not thought that any of the field officers
who formerly served with the regiment
will stand for reelection, and no name
has as yet been mentioned for the colo
nelcy.
THE HOWITZERS' INSPECTION.
The Howitzers had their monthly drill
and inspection at their Armory last night.
The men turned out in their handsome
full dress uniform, and were inspected by
Major William +. Simons They made
an excellent showing. and were loudly
appauded by the ladies and gentlemen
who were in the galleries. After the in
spection the floor was cleared, and music
being provided. dancing was INDUCED in
until midnight.