The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-25

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p. Hill Camp, Confederate Veterans.
of this city. one of the largest In the
state. turned out nearly every member,
the most of them IN uniform. 1t was q
splendid looking body of. men.
There were not very many OF the
Sons of Veterans in line, and the most
of these were from Richmond. Com
mander Courtney had charge OF the Rtch-
mond delegation
THE "OLD VETS
- The sixty-three veterans from the Sol
diers' Home received tremendous ova-
ton. All along the line of march they
were cheered. Commandant c. T. Big
ger and Adjutant Caldwell walked at the
head of the line.
Following the Soldiers Home veterans
came the sponsors in carriages
The route mapped out was rather
long one. The men from the Soldiers
Home did not so the whole way. 1t was
$50 O'Clock before the parade was over.
1t is estimated that there We're about
c5,Oco people along the line OF march
After the parade the soldiers and vet
Grams were handsomely entertained by
the ctizSns of Petersburg. Refreshments
were served in a large warehouse.
The Grand Camp he'd a very brief
session this morning. There was no re-
PORT from the History Committee. 1t nav
ing been postponed Until tomorrow
Colonel w. II. Stewart OF Portsmouth
made his address. which was well re-
ceived. His subject was the Life eli
Matthew Fontaine Maury.''
ARRIVAL. OF RICEIONDERS.
1t was 1880 o'clock when the train from
Richmond arrived. bringing the members
o.. Lee Camp, Pickett Camp. the veterans
from the Soldiers Home and, the Sons
Of Veterans.
There was a great crowd at the sta
ton. The members of a. P. Hill Camp
were drawn up in line. AS the tram
rolled into the station mighty cheef
was sent up by the assembled throis.
Soon the procession was formed. Ihat
misunderstanding body of men. the local
Camp headed the line. They were lea
by their excellent drum corps. Next
came r. E. Lee Camp, about one hun
dreG strong, headed by Iacdeila's Band.
Next in line were siNty-three veterans
from the Soldiers Home They were
followed by Pickett Camp and the sons
Of veterans. Through streets whose
buildings were literally covered with Con-
federate and national colors, the pro-
cession marched uptown. On Sycamore
Street the scene was one that almost
batfled description. Every building was
gorgeously decorated. Tens of thous-
ands of people lined the sidewalks. The
sidewalks cid not furnish sufficient space
for them. Many had to stand out in the
streets The veterans from the Sol
diers' Home received d tremendous ova-
ton.
MEETING OF SONS.
The Sons Of Veterans held an import
ant meeting this morning in the rooms
of the Young Mems Business Assocla-
ton. T. Leslie Spence. division com
rauder presided The first business
transacted was the read B 5 and adoption
Of the report of the &C ( nittee on Con
Stitution. Resolutions WIRE then offered
protesting against the merging of the
Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans
into the Camp of Confederate Veterans.
Strong speeches We're made in favor OF
Keeping the two organizations separate
and distinct. A resolution was also
unanimously adopted in support OF the
work of the Ladies Memorial Commit
tee. The business being disposed o. the
Sons proceeded with the election OF q
division commander. and the present d1-
vision commander, e. Leslie Spence. was
unanimously elected for the ensuing year.
THE CONCERT.
One of the most enjoyable events was
the grand concert 1t the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall tonight. given
i'll honor of the, Grand Camp. The con-
cert consisted mainly in the singing OF.
old familiar SONGS. The chorus was
made up of Frank Cunningham and Polk
Miller. of Richmond, and picked choir
from Petersburg. Among the songs were
Bonnie Blue Flag, tly Maryland. How
Can | Leave Thee, My Old kentucky
Home. Tenting on the Old Camping
Ground Aud Lang Syne, Dixie, Old Oakes.
Bucket. and many others. Several solos
We're also sung. The hall was crowded
long before the time for the concert. and
as many We're, turned away as gained
entrance. Besides the Academy OF Music
was filled The Culhane Minstrels was
the attraction Amon, the entertain
mepts given tonight was one by Mrs.
Preston l.. Roper, in honor of Miss Lucy
Lee Hill and Mrs. II. P. Bailey. OF New
port News.