The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-23
VIRGINIA DAY AT
THE BIG FAIR
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they played in the upbullding OF the
republic. IIe thanked tho Virginia So.
ciety for their hospitality and wished all
Virginians now residing In Missouri tho
long continued prosperity, which every
Vlrginian should enjoy.
At the conclusion Of the Governors
speech, President David r. Francis Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. was
introduced and welcomed the Virglnians
In behalf OF the Exposition Company
He said during the course OF his remarks
that lie had understood that to-norro.
was Virginia Day, but said further that
all days at the Exposition WeTo Virginies
days. and all Yirgnians were doubly
welcome at the Exposition. President
Francis stated that he was a Virginiar
not by birth. but by inheritance. hlg
grandmother and grandfather on both
sides having been born In tho old Com
Anonwealth. Mr.. Francis was loudly ap-
plauded
Hon. James EIageman. OF the virginia
Society. was the next speaker. He cx-
tended most cordial welcome N behalf
OF the Virginia Society.
When the speaking had been completed
refreshments were served. The must.
Tor tho OCCASION was furEi'hed W tho
s;tonewall NBand. The attendance ~ tlie
reception numbered about fair hindrsc.
end among these twern found large ndnl-5
FER Of yirginlnns now residing III Mis-.
2rouri and other States as !, Gil az W..
ssinians fro every section OF the
0ld state. The handsome YI-aihia bui.!-
ing with its colonial architecture was
handsomely decorated with puilns ana
ferns, together with national coiors
Which were supplemented by virginia rt''''l
tags. e, !, Z, i,
Among those present were the Officials
OF the Exposition company, officers o.
The various visiting military orGu.iizn-
, ons and many Yirg!niars WHO are nere
E:5r the Virginia Day.
The affair Is ss.d to have been e one
of the most agreeable he.o at ar, q
The state buildings and was $aitoscther q
most enjoyable affair,
Virginia Day.
Everything Is nnw IN readiness tor t .,
nroner celebration OF Virginia Day, %hicr
takes place Tomorrow, not peSs shah IVY W,
thousand Virg mans visit cd We Nloht'cc1!o
to-day, and Tomorrow thcy VIII DC ~
evidence. va, =,
parade will form at parade entrance
at 1880. The Governor and MS san es-
corted by the Richmond Light Infantry
pl,,es and the stonewal BRIGADE Band.
~ stanton. will make up the procession,
which will move along Louisiana Plaza,
ma thence to administration building,
where His Exec lcncy will ypay his re-
sncc,s to president Francis Of the EXEC o.
sitlon. The line of march will then
be taken IN and tho Official party WI
procced TO Monticello, where the 5e3-
ercses In honor Of the day VIII take
place. I, a.
eiyen out at Virginia Headquarters. VIZ
ha. edress OF welcome, President Fran
cis az tho Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
b tion. Yresponge, Governor a., y, Montague,
~ Virginia.; address In behalf OF Vir-
ginia Society OF ST. Louis, Pr Ropef' 90
kinson. a.
Missouri Judge James Gantt.io OF the SUI
prenlc Court OF Missouri Tho SPEAKERS
Z, vi, he introduced by President ", g.
Koiper. OF the Virginia hoard q Go e'7''i
In'ssioners, -
When the exercises have been COM
pleted reception will be held, Go I've y
and Mrs. Montague VIII pe lass.stea ~ y
receiving by the following; Chlef o. s. "a
Colonel Sol; Cutchins and wife, MIS-
william NJ. strother. virginia hostes =,
president Francis and wife, President q,
W. Kolner and wife. OF the Vlrglnla
n Board Of commissioners i Colonel Am,
bowman and Wife, Y, ration aha
wtfe, Hon. w. W Baker and daughfer
Mrs. Daniel Manning. president q INC
lady board OF MANAGERS Fres'usnt trank
NJ, johnson. Of the virginia soeiety.ao o.
st. Louis n Judge Sheppard barelay ana
Wife, President OF Virginia Alumni q $50
citation; General John NJ, Bates, q. 3. Al;
q / IN ~Fs