Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
THE VIRGINIAN PILOT IS
= in its new office, 353 HIGH
STREET, three doors east Of the
Postoflice.
booming Of cannon announcing the ar

rival of the Old Dominion Guard.
This time twas true, and enthuSia SIN
abounded Captain George a. Brooks
and Lieutenants Epps and Hutchins
soon got the majority of the boys in
line, and the procession being formed
the line of march began.
On account of the latenesS of the
hour the address of welcome at the
courthouse was abandoned. and tho
route around Washington and South
streets was cut out of the program, and
the procession passed down High street
to Court. where ii halted.
MAYOR BAIRD'S ADDRESS.
Reaching the residence of the Hon. J.
Thompson Baird, Il halt was ordered
and the Mayor of Portsmouth. from
his porch made a stirring address OF
welcome, telling the Old Dominion
Guard that the city was open, and that
the keys had been lost, and for the
night the city was theirs.
AT THE BANQUET.
From the Mayors residence the pro-
cession marched TO the Armory, where
the ladies had prepared n sumptuous
feast. 1t was n feast fit for any body
OF American citizens, and the ladies de-
serve the highest praise for the grea,
success they made of it. The hall wac
beautifully decorated with bunting, a
beautiful bower occupying the center
of the floor, in which was seated the
Naval Post Band while in the gall
lery the Seaboard Air Line Corncr
Band held sway. Both of these excel
lent organizations discoursed sweet
music, which was thoroughly appropri-
ate to the occasion.
CAPTAIN MARSHALL TALKS.
The large assemblage being arranged
at the tables. Captain Claud n. Mark
nam, as master of ceremonies, intro
duced the Rev. J. Il. Funston. who in.
voked the blessings of the Divine Mas
ter upon the assembly. Captain Mar
shall was then introduced by Captain
Markham. and delivered a short adj
dress of welcome. which was warmly
received
The Rev. L. Il. Esgleston then asked
blessing upon the banquet and all
We're seated and full justice was done
the tempting feast before them.
THE TOASTS RESPONDED TO.
After the inner man had been fully
satisfied and tired nature had been
given short respite from the worry
incident 10 such occasions. Captain
Markham announced that the toasts
prepared and the responses 10 them
Were in order
The announcement was made that
Colonel John VIII. Porter. Colonel Will
lam IL Stewart and Captain John w.
70 the toas;s. The Old Dominion
Guard" "Ni.rila" and The Nolun-
teer Army. re unavoidable absent.
and the fol- gentlemen made short
addresses those Of Colonel Griffin and
Mr.. Barlow being particularly interest
ing:
THE city of Observation-Disclosures
in her hospitality. proud of her history
ard moving steadily in the march OF
progress-Colonel X. l.. Griffin.
Woman Gods noblest. best gift TO
man. Without her. life would not he
worth living-Mr. Richard Cox Barlow.
The Press''-The champion Of free
dom and the enlishterer of the world
Captain Charles 7. Bland.
y GRAND AFFAIR.
1t was a grand affair. one which
Portsmouth Is proud Of. and though
there We're annoyances and vexations,
occasionel by the delay and disap-
pointmcnts az The day, the pleasures OF
the night amply repaid those upon
whose shoulders the SUCCESS of the gi-
Santic undertaking rested.
The Guards are home. and once more
the serenity OF this dear old city will
settle calmly down upon US and them.