Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
SOME WENT TO THE CRATER.
uroad street Wa. Lirei, With the
camp Soldiers Home.


sal 7o4 Broad street rented for the oc-
,asion by the Grand Army OF the Re-
,vbIic veterans composing the Lambs
-,ub of Philadelphia. The hail was
.-owded by men wearing both uniforms,
md the ldndliest of feeling prevailed
throughout the evening. The meeting of
,,e old soldiers was more more in the
nature Of recepuon-every one was well
conc. and the Northern veterans showed
heir hospitality IN way that was the
,nyy of every Confederate present.
During the afternoon the members of
The Lambs Club. who may be recognized
by the lambs tail in the hat, transferred
some Of the good cheer from their re-
frigerating car to the reception hall.
Last night hard and soft drinks flowed
Ike water. two one-eyed bartenders mix
ed the concoctions, and they were kept
moving.
Interest during the evening was CEN
tered in Michael Colgan, loom boss
frcm one OF the Philadelphia wooden
mills, who recited the Charge of the
Light Brigade" and other selections with
dramatic power This gentleman, with his
touches of pathos. at times brought tears
war songs sung and ditties heard in Irish.
which proved popular enough to bring out
a strong chorus. Later in the evening,
when the men were filed with good cheer,
the noise and racket Increased until the
hall hesembled a genial rough house
THE TRIP TO THE CRATER.
During the day the war horses from
he North visited the city of Petersburg,
making their headquarters at Prospect
Hotel. From there they drove to. the
Crater" Fort Stedman. and Fort He'll.
&c IL is called. in three four-horse ornni-
buses. accommodating twenty-five each.
md TWO smaller vehicles
They returned late in the afternoon by
The Richmond and Petersburg electric
line. There were about eighty in the par
~, including ladies. While in Peters
burg. President Miller, of the Lambs
Club. formally presented Charles Lamb,
of that city. who acted as scout or guide
for the Union veterans badge of that
Stub marked by the coiors Blue and Gray.
A number of the veterans brought back
rom Petersburg and Drury's Bluff SOU
venirs OF then battle1icds in the shape of
canes.
After dinner at N1urphy's Hotel. there
was a band concert by the Mutual Mill
tary Band, which accompanied the sol
dicrs The music attracted large crowd.
and the light sprinkle of rain only &C
ccntuated the arder of the artists oS
brass.
: The veterans who did not so to Peters
burg spent the day sight seeing, and
among those things visited, which called
folth their interest, were the Soldiers
home the Homo of Jefferson Davis. the
shaft of the old 1ronclad '.Merrmac," and
the sights about Seven Pines and Capitol
Square. All are thoroughly pleased by
The cordial hospitality shown by their
Confederate confreres.
ENEMIES MEET AS FRIENDS.
Al incident occurred during the day
winch is worthy of mention Two Teter-
Grams OF the Ciyil War met in front Of
Lee Camp, on Broad street. Later it
was found that they had fought on OPP
posing picket lines on the field of Gettys-
burg. Forty years ago the Confederate
wainorse ilac made an exchange OF to-
bacco for q ration of coffee with this same
Union picket. Yesterday they met for
the first time since that memorable day
arc 10 show that the past held no rancor
svGpTaed yarns and good-ratLredly fought
over the entire battle.
Tonight Will mark the grand climax of
the Lambs Club visit, as on the morrow
:hey leave for Luray, then Washington.
and homo Monday. A picture, which dur
ing a raid through The Shenandoah Val
ley, was taken iron a private house and
carried North, Will be returned and pre-
sented with formally to Lee Camp ana
their lodge rooms.
The picture is an oil painting. and is
sail TO hc 8 very fine likeness of General
Robert E. Lee. The man. who forty
years ago took the picture North, is not
with The Lambs Club. The presentation.
however, Will be made by Peter Nc
Adams. who now has the picture in his
possession.
WILL MARCH ON SOLDlEDS' HOME.
The itinerary fo- to-day has not Yet
been decided upon but il was stated last
night that in all probability the Union
veterans would march in body during
the morning from the hotel TO the Con-
federate Soldiers Homo on the outskirts
OF the city. The Northern soldiers wish
to see there the many war relics and
curiosities, among which is the famous
horse which? Stonew&ll jackson rode
through the war.
1t was stated last night that some of
the Northern soldiers would join with
the Pickett Camp in going to the reunion
Of Confederate Veterans at Amelia Court
house to-day. II is understood that this
camp. about 100 strong, including a drum
corps, will JOIN the a. 2. Hill Camp. of
Petersburg, seventy odd strong and
drum corps. the two camps together leav-
Ing this city about $3.50 A NJ. This party,
including an auxiliary corps Of ladies,
will return about p. NJ. in time TO be
present at the grand reunion at Lee Camp
tonight
The following is the roster of the hearty
Grand Army of the Republic veterans