The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-06

, pressfons OF enthusiastic patriotism
The line was many blocks long. made
IN Of the flower OF Richmond man
hood, and the youth which is now
IN line for lighting honors. should
the war last long enough.
Did Themselves Proud.
This second army of Richmond did
itself proud. The first army. now at
the front and at the environments,
would have bubbled over with en-
thusiasm, had they seen the men who
took their places march firmly, proud
ly and confidently. They marched
Ike men who meant business. And
the youthful contingent from Rich
m ond college and that from John
Marshan High school. viewed with
the veterans in steadily prodding along
to the martial music of the two bands.
Richmond's third army had been
seen and applauded last Saturday. it's
first army has been honored in many
ways. and last night its second army
appeared before the public for the
frst time
he Richmond Light Infantry Blues
>" bod like men used to 1t. Many
of them were, for q large percentaee
Of The present organization were old
m embers In the ranks. They were
not uniformed. but they marched like
veterans just teh same. and when they
appear in uniform within a week or
two. they will show even more OF the
old fire which has. ever been typical
Of the Blues.
To the left of the Blues. the new
battery of Howitzers led by Captain
Hugh Stockdell. marched proudly
Neither had the big gun men been
able to secure uniforms, but their
steady step indicated that much train
Ing had been INDUCED in.
College Boys March Well.
Following this section were the
Richmond college training corps, un-
der command of Major John RAN
dolph Tucker. This was their first
public appearance in uniform as q
body, and fram end to end OF the
line Of march they were received with
applause from the multitude. They
marched in fine order, few stra gglers
being apparent.
Headed by their excellent drum
corps, the John Marshall High school
cadets, under command OF Captain M.
G.. Munce, marched in their old time
swinging gait. of which they are
proud. These boys reflected much
credit upon their officers and drill
masters, and entered into the spirit
of the occasion with the vim and en-
thusiasm which make good soldiers
The Hanover Crays, OF Ashland,
had the high honor of acting as per-
sonal ascort to the secretary Of war
and Governor Stuart, This new COM
panv OF splendid young men. i'm
mediateiy preceded the automobile IN
which were Secretary Baker and GOV
stuart Their fine marching and bear
ing brought applause almost con-
stantly all along ti'e route.
Mites of Patriotism.
Bringing up the rear were those en-
byonic mites of patriotism, vailor,
bravery and chivalry, the Boy Scouts.
The had worked hard for an hour
before the parade was scheduled 10
start All along the line of march
they ha dbeen stationed to keep the
streets clear OF congestion. and their
silvery voices carried with them q
magic which halted the most robust
of chauffeurs who dared to infringe
upon the rules laid down by Captain
Mcmahon. to govern the parade.
There was nothing to mar the sue
cess OF the entire affair. The police
department worked like machinery. At
every corner men were Stationed for
---'-.arrvncy No emergencieS arose,
however. and the god-natured, pa
triouc crowds, kept busy huInming
the grand marching tune. Ger
There" sounded forth heartily anc
unsteady by Kessnich and his men.
as the soldiers marched to the music
Of the band.