The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-21
|EEIAIS Of LOST
CAUSE HONOR LEE
DISTINGUISHED MEN PRESENT
votersne Hear Of tho Time Whom
sBaacak-Eyed Poas and Parched
Corr Looked Good TO Them--All
Vocataons Responded TO Call.

YOCo0Ona hSpOn0e1 10 JAIL
Lee Camp Hall was crowded to its
utmost capacity Wednesday night by
vetexans OF the lost cause" men,
hers OF the Gener4 Assembly and
otfers to take part IN the exercises
commemorative o. the beloved
Robert e. Lee, which were held under
the auspices OF the Richmond Chapter
81 the United Daughters OF the Com
kederacy. on the anniversary OF tne
birthday Of that great hero OF Inc
Southern Confederacy.
Beautiful palms, together with
xoses and carnations of the Con.
federate coiors. with q background OF
confederate flags, formed the decora-
ton Of the rostrum. while the upper
sidewaIls OF the room were almost
hidden with portraits OF the gallant
and heroic officers OF the Southern
army.
The meeting was called 70 order
by General Freeman. who called upon
Rev. j. Power Smith TO deliver the
Invocation, Rev. Mr.. Smith. - ID
- only surviving member OF ,ien-
erAl "Etoncwalr' Jackson's stss ana
Who was with HIM when he received
Eis mo. tai wound. being the Ii.st
person 10 reach his side when he
fAil. made . pathetic appeal for the
divine blessing upon the veterans who
are standing with tottering forms
upon tho varge of eternity. awaiting
the call to the great eternal encamp-
nsnt.
Governor Stuart, General stith Boil
kng, Mayor Ainslie and others sent
letters of regret that business engage
nants prevented their being present.
JUDGE GooIrick Speaks.
Judge John IT, Goolrick. OF Fred
eiclEsburg, was the orator OF the
evening. In his accustomed happy
md fluent style no held the atten.
Han Of hts audience with undated
ntarest and swayed many OF his
beavers from laughter to tears by his
Experiences during hts four years OF
Borvtce IN the ranks.
when the call to arms in defense
81 tho South was made" said the
spaaker, there was no vocation that
1td not promptly respond to duty.
Even the blacksmith left the music
81 his anvil to aid in repulsing the
usading foe.
"Youthful volunteers with all sorts
De crude weapons and with weil-filled
haveysacxs. and each presenting the
appearance OF a veritable arsenal and
komrnissary," said the Judge, hast
med TO tho front for fear the war
rould be over before they mad q
thAnoe at the invaders.
"Ah. boys" said the speaker. do you
Femember tho black-eyee peas and
kArched corn that took tine place OF
hose weil-nried hsversacks before tho
var ended; have heard me grand
kp~ras OF New York. which have
hs4lied thousands. but / want to tell
aou that the stxxling OF a piece OF fat
baccn In the frying pan. during trying
lays. was the sweetest music I've ever
heard and it's aroma far exceiied tina
weet perfume of nower-covered Ara
~" said the Judge.
Devesien of Women.
In speaking OF the devotion OF the
women Of tho South to the wounded on
Ne aeld of battle. the speaker said
Upon one occasion y soldier. severely
rounded. lay upon HIS cot. a comeiy
ounx sfri approached the wounded
nan and said: Can't l do something for
On: can. pray for Divine blessings
San your Turning weartly upon his
1ds the wounded man turned his gaze
ION the beautiful inquirer and with
heavy sigh. replied: Yes, you might
~ your father to make me dis soa-
nnlnw.'"
Judge ooolrick paid high tribute 70
enerai Lee and told OF the DEVOTION
ksf-Ats soldiers had for their -8reAt
ommander and how, upon one occas-
-. whan the daring OF Les placed him
Imminent danger. the cry. La TO
IS rear" and the needing Of that cry.
MY. won an important battle
Only One Place Lett
syF1nan sheridan was marching to-
ards Richmond" said Judge Gooirfck.
~ vss asked by . Southern giri where
- MA destination ! am going TO
Iachnond. Heaven or hell was his re-
~. zen can't 20 to Richmond Was
- xfrrs reJoiner. because General Lee
there. and you cant go to Heaven.
oeaus~ General jackson 10 there, so
hAre In only one alternative. general
uod evening
ssT,hs most beautiful picture that
pnld be placed upon canvass. In nay
Sinton" said the judge. In closing.
1rauid be that Of . woman or the
6rth. dressed in pure white--typfcal
the noble purity OF her purpose
lacing a laurel upon the brow OF
0uthern soldier standing by her noe
IA clothed in the tattsred gray WA.
- - wore through the long period
etyifs In which he engaged In de-
- of our beloved Southland
~ 1ares numbsr Of crosses OF honor
- nroaAnted to those enfftfed 20
1879 them, the prsssnta0on being
HHA ~ 1frs. John r. aoolrfck. At the
naco az 1Grs Norman >. NanooipA'
0n,dan1 o8 the ohApter.
a Daua41u1 1ouxAan Asae61cA
- exercises were dslightkully IN
1narvea With renditions of Soothssn
49, ~ Mrs J. X Bowman. assist
~ lesa. q. X Harper and AssEs-
nfNopA = walker and ]. H Bennett
III Professor Herbert 1eeo - uaAaa0.
- nowman's rendition Of Maryland.
= 16nsyland,s with quartet chorus, ~
-. also. that OF virginia" by Mrs.
larpsr. with Same support. were par-
cnlaRly enjoyable and received gen
rous applause.
me magnificent tenor OF Mr.. Walker
"a the rich bayitone of Mr.. Bennett
1Aed greatly to the musical program
&lch closed with "Dixie." which
rought forth the rebel yell and q
orm OF applause which fairly shook
- building. At the close OF the ex-
eiaes light refreshments were served
N the guests departed with words Of