Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-20
BULL RUN MEMORIAL.
Pavilion Dedicated on Battlefield
Impressive Exercises and
Speeches.

messed the dedication Of the memorial
pavilion on the battlefield OF Bull Run
at Groveton. This spacious and sub
stantial structure was erected by the
Bull Run Chapter of the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confedcracy as memorial
to the heroes OF both the Blue and the
Gray who fell at the first and second
Manassas or Bull Run battles. The
pavilion stands on beautiful and
commanding emincncc overlooking
the battlefield, and is near the Grove
ton Confederate Cemetery. To the
right Of the pavilion stands the beautl-
ful marble shaft erected eight years
ago by the Bull Run Chapter, Daughters
of the Confederacy, TO the memory OF
the confederate soldiers buried at
Groveton, while in front of the building
dedicated today is reared the magnIti-
cent monument put up several years
ago by the survivors OF the Fourteenth
Brooklyn Volunteers in commemora.
ton OF the yalor and courage displayed
by those OF that regiment who fell at
the second battle OF Bull Run.
Tile pavilion was tastefully decorated
with Union and Confederate flags,
intertwined. IMPLYING a reunited
country Much regret was expressed
by those present today when it was
learned by those at Grovelon that it
will be impossible for Colonel Thomp-
son, OF New York, to be present and
take the prominent part he had been
expected to take in the peace jubilee.
Colonel Thompson is sick, and has
sent Mr.. Levy, Of New York city, to
express his regrets to George G. Round
and others Of the committee that ne
cannot be present on the DIST. 1t was
largely through the interest manifested
by Colonel Thompson ADD the generous
donations made by him that the peace
Jubilee vas undertaken. In addition
TO donations Of money made by the
Colonel he has also donated one ihous-
and badges to be given TO the various
attendants at the jubilee.
The badge represents Union and a
Confederate soldier in a friendly hand
clasp, while in the center are interwined
Union and a Confederate flag. Be
low are the inscriptions Let there be
peace. !" DUTY is the sublimest word
in the English language. 5"
Colonel Thompson son will repre-
sent him tomorrow, and vii: deliver
the address that was written by his
father, and which the latter had fully
expected to deliver al the gathering Of
the old soldiers on the Henry House
field on the 2lst.
The programme yesterday included
prayers, Rotations, addresses and
music. Lieut.. George G. Round Of
Manassas, the originator OF the peace
| Jubilee and reunion, made bEicf ad
dress setting forth the object of the
peace jubilee
Other speakers were Colonel Ions
berry, A. P. Compton and Mr.. Lunds.
by, of Georgia Peace was The theme
upon which all Of the addresses were
based
Mrs. j. T. Alexander, of Alexandria,
the founder OF Bull Run Chapter,
Daughters OF the Confederacy. deliver.
cd an address While" said Mrs Alex
andcr women were commanded by
Paul not to speak in public, any one
can be excused, ii an excuse is ncccs-
sary, for speaking upon such an occa-
sion as this. :
One Of the best features Of the day
was the drill given by Troops c aud d,
OF the Fort Myer Cavalry. At the
charge OF the troops, with DR. wm re.
r0lrers, a stampede OF horses hitchcd
to vehicles along the roadside was al
most caused. Several teams broke
away, but no damage was done Judge
J. B. T. Thornton, of this circuit, pre-.
sided over the exercises.
On the courthouse lawn last night
campfire talks we're given by the old
soldiers, who almost ccm on occasions
such as this to live over again tho days
OF 30 years ago.
III order that President Taft may
make a leisurely motor trip from
Washington to Manassas, the hour for
Fridays Cabinet meeting has been adj
vanced to 10 o'clock. The president,
with Senator Martin and Representa-
tive Carlin, Secretary Hlles and Ma
jor Butt, expects to leave the White
House at 1890 for Manassas and the
battlefield OF Bull Run. He will take
luncheon with StatesSenator Thornton
at Fairfax Courthouse, and expects to
reach Manassas shortly before 4 o clock.
After his address to the ole soldiers he
will motor back to Washington.
Manassas. Va, July 20.-ExteEsivc
preparations are being made here to.
day for the monster peace reception"
to be rendered to President Taft and
Governor Mann on the historic battle
field OF Bull Run tomorrow.
Plans for this reception were COM
pleted at the organization meeting Of
The Society OF the Blue aud the Gray
and their Sons" held Mt Eastern Col
lege today. a large number OF the
members Of the armies OF the north and
the south, together with their sons,
were enrolled on the list OF the society
which. it is hoped, will take rank with
other similar patriotic organizations.
The president and Governor Mann
are expected to arrive about four
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. 4 lunch
con, a love feast" and large rcccp
ton in honor of the visiting executives
are among the principal events on the
programme. Both the president and