Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-10-17


the inspiring strains Of "Dixie," fol-
lowed by the dis inguishei cavalry
leader. General Lee was introduced
TO tho vast audience by his cousin,
Colon Ohio s. Lee, of Maryland,
which he did v,ry felicitously. General
Lee had no set grafton, but gave
running account of the part played by
the cavalry in the war, and paid high
oom ,limentt to the First Virginia Regi-
menf, his old regiment. He said it
seemed t. be brigadier factory. He
paid high tri ,utes to Stuart and Jack
son, and with the death of these men
at Chancellor .ville the war was prac-
ticlly ended. He also lei it be under
st cd plainly that his sympathies were
with every gathering OF old Confeder-
ates and with the eau 'e for which they
fought.
The thicd and last day opened hazy
and reatehing. This was the day of
the great parade of the veterans and
the election of officers. No change
was made in the grand body except
the advancement Of a the lieutenant
commanders one degree. Richard L.
Marry, a son of Commodore Mat
thew f. Maury, and first lieutenant
commander, was made grand COM
mander, vice Slith Boiling, who refused
| to stand for reelection. Colonel T. D.
Ransom, OF Staunton, was elected third
lieutenant commander to fl the
| vacancy caused by the election OF COL
| onel James MacGill, third lieutenant
commander, to be second lieutenant
commander. The parade in the evening
was a grand success. Nothing like it
ever occurred before, and nothing like
It is ever expected again. The banner
carried in the procession was furnished
by the grandSons of Major John A.
Hartman in honor OF himself and four
bro hers. On it was this appropriate
legend, "True to Our Fore athers."
At uight reception was given at the
Y. NJ. G. A. Tue program was short,
but every one was pleased. Mrs. W.
l.. Bumgardner sang song that thrilled
every soldiers heart, "Furl That Ban
ner. Miss Alma Young, of Fishers
vile, recitei a poem, GLOW Jackson
Died." which brought tears to the
eyes Of the grizzlei warriors. Miss
Catherine Payne, a teacher in the
Episcopal seminary, sang with most
approp pirate effect the camp fire song,
"Lorena," and Captain Frank Cum
ningham, OF Richmond, a number Of
pieces. Later on swell german was
| gwen by the Sons of Veterans 10 the
| spoons ors and maids of honor, said to
far exceed anything of its kind ever
given in Staunton. The browning
event of this entertainment was the
dancing of the Virginia Reel" by the
veteraos, each taking a spo asor or
maid Of honor for his partner.
During the night outgoing trains
were crowded with the veterans re-
| turning to their homes, and by Satur-
day morning but few gray coats could
be seen; for the end had come OF one
of The most enjoyable reunions the
veterans have ever had.
General Shipp, of the V. NJ. l.,
kindly loanel brass cannon for the
occasion, and it was escorted from and
returned to Lexington by Veteran
John r. Fox, OF Lee-Jackson Camp.
1t made familiar music for the cold
boys" while it was there.
Edward Brogan, member of Lee
Jackson Camp of Lexington, and an
inmate OF the Soldiers Home. was
painfully hurt Wedne sday evening by
falling from DR.. Wayt's steps, and it
was thought for time seriously hurt.
Thursday evening he returned to
Lexington, and at this time has about
recovered. He fell on stone tagging,
striking his head, and it was feared
that conclusion CT the brain would
ensue.
The First Rockbridge Artillery was
rendered reception by Prof. Charles
e. Young at his residence. Prof. |
Young was a member OF the battery
during the war. The following mem
bers of the battery were present: Rev.
DR.. J. P. Smith, of Richmond; Capt.
r. T. Barton, of Winchester; G. D.
Fishburne and J. T. Goocb, of Char
lottesville; D. E. Moore, E. A. Moore,
and T. NJ. Wade, of Lexington; Rev. J.
A. Thompson and ]. E. McCauley, OF
Rev. Daniel Blain, OF
Covesville; Robert Frazer, of Farmvjlle,
and Prof. Minor Berkeley, of Staunton.
The battery will have reunion at
July Is, 1901.
A reunion of the survivors OF tie
Brigade will take place in
Stanton next fail. A distinctive badge
was adopted to be worn by them in
The future. 1t will be about the size
Of q silver dol ar, round, in the center
Of which is picture of General Jack
ION. and on the edges will be engraved Il
he names of commands which made Il
lim famous as soldier, starting with 6
he I'd, then the 18th, 5th, 9th, 33d,