The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-11
BLUES HAVE
A fine TINE.
CUP FOR COLONEL CUTCHlNs
Handsome Token Of Esteem
Presented Former Battalion
Comlnander-Medal.

H.ia 49, .ta
The one hundred and eleventh anniver.
sary of tho organization OF the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues was cele.
bratcd at Wcsthampton Park yesterday
In most befitting manner.
Notwithstanding the steady rain when
the boys left their armory they were
In high spirits. and about midday the
clouds cleared away and the rest o.
the day was an ideal one for outing.
The famous old battalion and theii
guests arrived at the park about &c
o'clock In the morning, and then the
fun commenced. They INDUCED in merry
making of all kinds, story telling. songs
and speeches About II O'Clock an ele.
CANT luncheon was served, and when this
had been concluded the companies were
ordered to assemble for the target shoot.
The rifle ranges were 200 and 800 yards
and all Of the scores as an average were
above those of last year. The new maya.
zinc rifles were used for the first time,
and proved most satisfactory.
Each man had three shots and twelve
,, points were the highest possible number
that could be made. Major l.. l.. Cheat.
wood and Captain Charles Edwards made
the highest scores and had to shoot theii
draw off the latter making the final
score nine. and Major Cheatwood six
WINS ANCIEN- MEDAL.
DR.. Edwards, therefore, was declared
the wnner Of the old medal. and will
hold 1t until next year when he VIII
have to defend 1t.
Tho foliovipr 10 n summary Of the
scores made:
Major Cheatwood, IL; DR.. Edwards. IL;
Sergeant Tucker, IL Private Thomas, II;
Corporal Rufty, 10; Corporal Bowles, 10;
Corporal Bowers, 10; Private Bowles, 10;
Private W. c. Graham. 10; Private f.
Hines, 10; Private Shelton, 10; Private
H. Hohson, 10; Lieutenant Peyton. 0;
Corporal Schweickert 9: Private Pettls
9: Private Keegan, 9: Private Hicks, 0;
Private Catlett, o; Captain Bowles. s;
Lieutenant Hobson s; Private Guy, S;
Private seay 8; Sergeant Lloyd, Z; Pri
vate Moore, Z; Private Drake, Z; Lleuten.
ant Hazen, 6; Sergeant Mcdowell, 8: Pri-
waite Wilde. 6; Private Smith, 8; Private
Higgins, g. Hospital Steward Hunter, 6;
Captain Brock, 3; Sergeant Little. 5:
Sergeant Harvie. S; Private Spence 5;
Corporal Montague, 4; Sergeant Epps. 4;
Private Mcconnell. 4; Private Archer, 4;
Private Gates, A Private Cosby, 3; Pr-
vate Cowardln, 8; Private Lefebvre, 81
Private johnson, 3; Lieutenant Hines, 2;
Sergeant Glazebrook, 2: Sergeant
Sweeney, 2; Private Pamore, 2; Private
Burnett 2; Private A. Graham, g.
At 300 yards for medal, Major Cheat
wood, 6; DR.. Edwards. 0; winner.
Both companies carried out quite large
number of men. but many of them were
unable to come out until later In the af-
ternoon, as did large number Of the
guests.
OLD VIRGINIA DINNER.
The day was enjoyed thoroughly by all
and the veterans of the organization min
gled with the youthful Blues. telling them
stories of the deeds. OF the old command
during the days of 81 to IS. and there
was no lack OF good things both to eat
and to drink
About o'clock Bugler Crump. the lit
tie fellow, who sounds the calls for the
battalion. sounded the signal for mess,
and an elaborate old Virginia dinner was
served by Caterer Moesta. and this was
enjoyed Immensely by those who sur
rounded the festive board. According to
the custom. there were no set speeches,
but several short after-dinner talks were
rladc.
Colonel Cutchins was postmaster. and
addressed the assembly In behalf Of the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. Captain
e. r. Thomason was then called on and
in most appropriate manner presented
silver loving cup to Colonel Cutchns,
who received 1t with words OF apprecia-
ton and gratitude. The cup Is the gift
OF Mr.. Monroe Smith, of Philadelphia,
as token of his esteem for both the
colonel and the historic command, The
loving cup stands about fifteen inches
In height, and is of silver lined
with gold, having three handles. Mr.,
Smiths father visited here In 1887 and
was entertained by the Blues, and the
year following he came here as mem-
ber OF the Washington Grays, of Phila-
de!phla, who were the guests OF tho
Blues and 1t Is in this way that his
relations with the battalion have been
so close, and that he holds the members
or the organization In such high esteem.
Mr., Smith and Mr., Charles Thackaro'
OF Philadelphia, We're present.
TRIBUTE TO SOLDlCRY.
X Among the other speakers who We're
heard from, was Colonel W. w. Ftnney,
who paid magnificent tribute to the
soldiery.
The guests on the occasion included
Richmond's most prominent citizens, CITY
and State officials and many others. Let
,ers of regret were received from Gov
ernor Montague, Mayor Taylor ana 9th
ers, who could not be present on ac-
count of previous engagements.
The boys returned to the city last night
about o'clock, after having had one
OF tic most successful celebrations IN
tho history of the organization
DADTNh LJCINuTC