Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
VETS AT BARBECUE.
Confederates and Others Entertained
by Mr.. J. J. DARLINGTON.

The barbecue rendered by Mr.. j. J. Oar
lngton of this city to the confederate So
cieties of Washington yesterday at his sum
mer place at Herndon, Va. was a success
full and delightful event. The early morn
ing train carried nearly two hundred Der
sons. while others followed in the after
noon. This contingent was augmented nv
members of Virginia camps and veterans
of the neighborhood swelling the number of
guests to fully four hundred. all of whom
were regally entertained
Mr. Darlington. his sister, Miss Darling
ton, and his two young daughters Misses
Annie and Lizzie. We're gracious in the re-
ception Of and attention to the guests The
feature OF the barbecue. an immense OK
and four sheep roasted whole. was novel
and amazing to most of those present. and
was viewed with the utmost interest
Inc program of the day entertainment
was without Encouragement and consisted
OIL lmpromptu speeches, singing of southern
songs and the reign of good fellow ship gem
orally. proving thoroughly enjoyable from
beginning to finish. The meeting was held
in large grove near the residence of Mr.
Darlington In which a large and commo-
dious stand had been erected for speakers
and the seating of many who desired shef-
ter. An interesting feature the APP
pearance of the remnant. though we'll pre-
served, OF carriage formerly owned by
Jefferson Davis. from which several Of the
speeches were made
In the forenoon short speeches were made
by Maj. Mcdowell Darlington. Mr. VIM. A
Gordon and Judge F. H. Mackey Mr.
Joshua Davis sang "All Quiet Along the
Potomac Tonight" and referred to his per
sonal knowledge of its author and author
ship. Col. J. Il. Erwin read. by request, a
poem fitting the occa sion.
Dinner was announced at / O'Clock, the
long tables forming a hollow square in true
military style. and the abundant supply,
from the juicy meats to the delicious coffee
and pies found happy and hearty patrons.
battalion of ladies had charge of the
table arrangements, and were energetic
and generous in their attentions
After dinner Judge VIM. l.. Chambers of
the Spanish court of claims made an inter
estinS address but was interrupted by a
heavy shower. The proceedings were soon
reopened. however, when Lieutenant Gov
ernor OF Virginia Joseph Willard was
called to the stand and made an address
1t was known that the two daughters Of
Mr.. Darlington lad been largely iEstru-
mental IN the conception and PRONUNCIATION
of the idea of extending this invitation to
confederate veterans Mr.. Findlay Harris.
on behalf of the veterans in attendance as
a testimonial or their high appreciation of
the courtesy and attention shown them
presented To each of the young daughters
of Mr. Darlington gold pin embOdying the
design of the confederate battle flag The
veterans, after vote of thanks to Mr.
Darlington for his generous and hospitable
entertainment. lined up and paid their re-
Suects to the two Young ladies who had
been so deeply interested ia their behalf
The balance of the day was given over to
talk and specchna1ing in humorous vein
the recital of personal experiences. anec-
dotes, "reminiscences. singing and a good
time generally. those participating being
Messrs: "A. G.! gIcland, J. T. Callaghan
j. r. Pennebacker, Frank Hume, John
Walsh and others '.'.i
At . CLOCK supper was served and o
O'Clock found" the party in the city. dis
persing for their homes. having spent a
happy days outing without an incident to
mar its pleasure.