Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-11
VERY HAPPY MEMORY.
uowITzERs CHERISH RECOLLEC
TIoNs OF VISIT TO STANTON.
A LETTER TO THEIR HOSTS.
They Acknowledge Courtcsies shown
Thcm-The stanton News Pays
the Richmond battery Very High
Compliment. I.LJA

| The recent visit or the HOWltzeFs u
| Stanton upon the occasion Of the fair
and carnival has left some very pleasant
memories on both sides.
| Last night, at the regular weekly meet
ing Of the battery. the following letter
was adopted with enthusiasm and order
ed TO be sent 10 the secretary OF the
stanton Board Of Trade:
Richmond, Va, october 10, 1890.
'Mr. r. c. Haines. Secretary staunton
Board Of Trade and Street Fair and
Carnival Committee. Stanton. Va:
"Gentlemen,-Th Richmond Howitzers.
by rising vote unanimously adopted,
have ordered the following message to be
forwarded to you, and through you TO the
citizens Of your beautiful valley CITY,
"The great pleasure and enjoyment af-
forded US on our recent visit to the
Queen City constrains us 10 an express
sion Of our gratitude for your most cor
dial hospitality. Your reception and that
Of the people generally was such as TO
leave the very distinct impression that
tho object in inviting us was. primarily,
TO afford us pleasure, and that the posi-
ton the Howitzers were to occupy on the
parade was Of secondary importance.
'For. how else can we explain the
warm cordiality and friendly courtesies
extended us on every side; the abundant
and splendid table fare irr lieu OF the GUS
tomary soldiers rations or mess; the
comfortable and commodious quarters,
and at time when house space was
scarce and ali kinds Of shelter at pre-
n an hos
pitality?
"Staunton's reputation for true old Vir-
GINA hospitality had tempted a prompt
acceptance OF your invitation. and we
were expecting great things. but the
realization far exceeded our most sam
guine expectations. We, therefore, re-
cord Staunton as unique In her ideas OF
entertaining a military company in That
she does not consider them drove OF
nonenites TO be herded together, but as
number OF individuals, each OF whom Is
TO be warmly welcomed. and n careful
consideration OF his individual comfort
and pleasure exercised.
MANY SPECIAL RENfEMBRANCES.
eve had thought to mention, by name
soma particularly prominent in their at
tentions. but each Howitzer had so many
special remembrances 10 record that the
very multiplicity prevents. Where all were
so attentive 'twere inyidious 10 establish
comparisons.
Passing in review the sentiments en-
gendered by our visit. we find pride that
stanton is a Virginia city; an enthusiast
tic admra ton for the town; its attrdc-
tive residences and institutions; its men
and women its girls; especially Its girls
for them many Of the bachelor hearts In
our ranks arc aching-and even the mar
ried members, intoxicated by the bewitch-
ing beauties, seemed strangely forgeIful.
for the time being. Of their Richmond
queens.
"Compliments paid us and applause ac-
corded while on the march are easily &C
counted for Who could fail 70 present a
good appearance. with such martial
strains to inspire their steps as those
afforded by Staunton's pride-The stone
wall Band?
Permit us TO compliment you on ne
trades display, floats, and booths, which
we're constructed with wonderful skill 9nd
ingenuity, and presented an appearance
that would have reflected credit on
METROPOLITAN city. The whole affair ex-
bibifed a most commendable public spirit
ana enterprise. and furnished us some
valuable hints for our own big Rich
mond.
"Wo thank you. one and all, good peo-
MIA OF Staunton. and express the hope
that results Of the great carnival may
surpass the expectations of the most
sancuine amongst you. Sincerely yours
"Richmond Howitzers, Battery A, First
battalion Artillery, Virginia volunteers;
Lieutenant William NJ. Myers, Corporal
J. r. Watson, Jr., Committee
A VERY GLOWING BOUQUET.
Tho stanton News makes the follow
ing highly complimentary allusion TO the
visit Of the Howitzers:
DON'T tell US about those Richmond
Howitzers. They are the finest lot OF fell
lows we have met in many a day-too
fine for US entirely. We can't Keep the
pace with those boys, although 1t Is
pace that pleases us Immensely Ihey
left at an early hour yesterday morning
for home, but Friday night before golng'
marched around town, commanded by
one of their Heutenants, and led by
drum corps, and paid their respects TO
number Of friends. OF course, they eX-
pocted a speech in each case. and this
caused CONSERVATION IN some quarters
and a resort to desperate efforts to es-
cape. The chief marshal Of the parades,
and a fine chief he IS ran for life through
stores, over rear fences and stone walls,
and no man knoweth whore he IS If alive.
A popular young merchant Of like timid
disposition is supposed 70 have run clean
out of town rather than tell the boys how
much he loved them.
THE EDITOR MADE A SPEECH.
One Of the last places visited was the
News Office where the editor, who is
never busy, and who always has more
time than he can spend especially at
night, was forced TO do what only the
Howitzers could make him do he had TO
make a speech, because he couldn't afford
| 10 leave town, or he would now be with
the marshal and the young merchant.
roaming around Betsy Bell. The Howit-
GERS showed their charity by cheering the
| effort and condoning the offence. Ii was
! their intention then 10 march around TO
the apartments Of Harry c. Tinsley, one
OF the gallant survivors Of the Howtzers
who served in the civil war, but knowing
| the state OF his health, the lieutenant
spoke a few tender words Of love for their
veteran, and called for cheers In his be-
half, with the request that the News con
| vey them, and they were given with
will. The News has no doubt they will
reach the object of their affection and
| touch a responsive chord.
II you ever get loose again, boys, be
sure to come this way. Staunton will be
standing outside the gate TO meet and