The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-29
HOWlTZERS MAKE HIT
Itichmond Boys Are Centre OF Attrnc-
ton at Chnttauoova


Chattanooga. Tenn May 2s.-Re-
splendent in their handsome now full
dress uniforms. the Richmond Howit-
zers completely captured Chattanooga
and It's thousands OF visitors to-day
when they marched through two solid
hanks OF cheering humanity in tho an
nual parade OF Sons OF Confederate
Veterans Clad in Confederate gray.
with artillery red and gold trimmings
and with red plumes blowing gaily in
the breeze. the Richmond boys easily
topped any organization In the line a
battalion Of Tennessee and two COM
ianies or Alabama infantry acted as
escorts to the Howitzcrs while the
Third Tennessee Infantry Band had
been assigned for duty with them
Between social activities and military
duties the Howtzers have spent two
busy days here. Their distinctive uni
form has been the centre of attraction
and Invitations 10 social events have
piled In on them. Tonight they at
tended the United Confederate Nete-
rams ball at General Bennett H. Young
pavilion by special invitation. and to-
morrow night attend the ball given for
the sponsors, maids OF honor and Con
federate veterans sons AT the same
place.
Many of the boys have made side
trips to Lookout Mountain. Chlcka
mauga. Missionary Ridge and other
places OF Interest. Tomorrow the en-
tire body VIII visit the battlenelds
around Chattanooga in automobiles
supplied by business people here
An invitation TO dinner has been ex-
tended the battery by the Eleventh
United States Cavalry encanped AT
Chickamauga Park. and the Richmond
crs VIII be the guests OF the regulars
| t'riday. y feature OF tho day Will be n
ball game between the How+tzers and
Troop l. McCurdy and MacFarlane will
be on the firing line for the Virginia
boys. The entire battery will be pres
ent. and is practicing cheers for the
occasion.
The advent OF the Howitzers in Chat
tanooga has given an impetus to the
gaiety OF the immense throng OF visit
tors The Richmonders have been the
ringlcaders in all the fun on the
streets. Their serpen,ine dance through
the business section and the principal
hotels has been a feature of reunion
Wherever is fun. there will be found
bunch OF Howitzers forming the CEN
tire OF attraction.
In to-day's parade the Howitzers
clearly eclipsed all rivals. and have
been highly complimented wherever
they have been seen Tomorrow they
| will be the escort OF honor to the Vir-
gina Division In the main parade OF
the week Their uniform has been
pronounced the handsomest ever seen
| in this State, while many prominent
visiting officers declare it to be with
out peer in this country. 1t was
ordered several months ago, and
reached Richmond last Friday night.
! The material is the best obtainable
and, with seventy men in line, the
number making the trip. il makes IL
beautiful appearance. Instead OF guns,
| light officers sabres are carried.
Marching proudly behind Captain
William NJ. Myers in to-day's parade
was A. r. Faxon, native of Tennessee.
and the only man from this State serv-
ing with the Howitzcrs in the Civil
War. Mr.. Faxon lives in Chattanooga.
| During the war he served with the
Second Company of Howitzers for the
entire four years struggle.
| The HowitZers are quartered in the
| City Hall, and are better fixed than
any other organization in attendance
here. The Council chamber and the
entire third floor of the building have
/ been turned over TO them. Cots and
blankets were brought from Richmond
with the other equipment, and there Ia
plainly OF room TO spare in the spacious
| structure. The floors are carpeted. and
| two jRnitors. in addition to porter.
attending the battery, are keeping the
sleeping quarters spick and span.
| Regular military rules are being fol-
| lowed Reveille sounds at $40 in the
morning, while taps is blown at 13
| o'clock each night. Meals are being
taken at restaurants. and. although
| overcrowded the proprietors are eX-
tending every courtesy TO the boys