The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-28

utes a day to themselves. They stand
ready to give out chunks of informa-
ton upon any subject in connection
with the reunion. and they have docu-
ments showing the visitor all about
everything.
Help Information Bureau.
These gentlemen yesterday asked the
press 10 spread abroad the notice
printed at the top OF this article. All
citizens who have filled the space
which they had at the disposal of the
committee. and who have failed to not
ify the committee are requested to do
so az once. in order TO avoid any con-
fusion when the visitors flock into the
city
Besides the thousands Of old veterans
expected next week. the committee has
arranged to take care Of 2.ooo militia
men. These soldiers VIII come from
every section Of the South, nor does
this figure include the Hartford SOL
diers who viii reach here on Wednes-
day. and who will be taken in charge
ny the Richmond Light Infantry Blues.
Caterer George Guvernator was given
the contract yesterday for feeding the
militiamen. which insures for them a
Zine Of good stuff
City l. Bower of Beauty.
Truck loads Of flags and bunGins
are being placed in position every
hour. and the city already bears ar
appearance of welcome and extends
its GLAD hand Of good fellowship
Many unique displays Gre already in
place Patriotism is rampant. Thu
Stafs and Bars and the Stars and
Stripes inteFtwine in gentle embrace
while flags of other nations appear
nelc and there, with an effect truly
". iderfui
A display of unusual interest," Is
that in the front easement OF the
Ma ifi street entrance to the CONNER
cia. Hotel There side by side are
seen number of old rifles and guns
fouhG on In battletieies around the
citV. with some treasured by old vet
efaa-tw who went through the Hreai
struggle with their trustv gums
huggCd closely TO their breasts. suns
in Tarious stages of damage ami de-
cay show silently the ravages of war
as we'll as OF age.
one Main street place OF business
has flags OF all nations SURROUNDING
the battle flag of the Confedei acy.
The German flag waves proudly by
the side of the emblem Of England
and that Of France while the TIA ian
banner kisses several flags of 'Juld
Ireland"
Sons Are Ready.
AL the meeting of the Sons of Vet
erals at Lee Camp Hall last night
arra sements We're perfected for the
! past they will take IN the exercises
Of the week Delegations will take
the visiting Sons in hand and es
cort them t. their headquarters,
where everything for comfort and
pleasure will be provided.
TIE ladies having III charge the
( lunch stands to be placed along the
line Of march. for the comfort o.
the Old soldiers, ask all citizens who
( wish to contribute anything good ia
/ eat. in the shape of sandwiches and
} butte rmilk. to communicate with tbs
I ladies of the committee. whose ad'
I dres ses will. be given in the press
Sueh contributions may be sent di'
] rect to the lunch stands.
Chairman Claude Ba ,kins. of The
committee in charge of the floral pa
rade. said last night he was very much
/ encouraged at the outlook for mos
/ beautiful and magnificent parade. He
! hopes to have 1T least Ave hundred
automobiles in line.
Three prizes are to he given for the
most beautiful rigs. First, 500; sec
ond, SEQ; third, $40.
Mr. Batkins appeared before the
Committee on Advertising last night