Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
HOME GUARDs AND POLICE
ARE WARMLY APPlAUDEl !.
march Between Cheering Lines at
Annual Parade and
Inspection.
~ Ew: STATION is OPENED
Buffet Luncheon Is Served Following
Inspection Of Handsome New
Building Erected for Use OF Po-
lice Of Second Precinct.

Ihouoands OF people lined the streets
OF Richmond yesterday to witness the
parade OF the" Police Department and
units composing the newly formed
Home Defense League of this city.
The parade WAS one OF the most or
LderIy and inspiring recently seen here.
% IT was not one OF the kind given by
departing soldiers. during which the
feet OF the spectators mark time with
patriotic strains OF the regimental band
in order to relieve saddened hearts. nor
the silent parade. which causes a tight
enins In the throat, but was All affair
which brought a spirit of rejoicing in
the minds OF every loyal Richmond citi-
zen.
In short, 1t was an exhibition OF
practical efficiency and effectiveness. 1t
demonstrated the ability OF the men,
bars OF the Polict Department to take
care OF affairs at homo while their boys
are fighting for democracy in France.
And II the, extreme necessity for re-
serves arrives. II showed the metal Of
the members OF the Home Guard to re-
enforce the police in protecting democ-
racy and liberty while the flower of
the nation rs shedding It's blood on the
battle fronts.
RICHMOND PROUD or HER
POLICE And HOME GUARD
Richmond plainly and in unm!stak-
able terms. Judging from the most well
come reccI ton given to the members
OF the Police Department and the NOM
bers OF the Home Defense League as
they quietly and earnestly followed in
the line OF march. is proud OF her po-
lice and her Home Guard. and certainly
has Just reason for her proper pride.
From the many statements made on
the sidelines az the units composing
the line OF march passed along the way
there were two outstanding features
or conclusions TO be drawn-ltichmond
has police force that is above par. and
also enthusiastic and practical patriots
who are willing to leave their business
at any moment they may be called for
patrol duty and TO preserve peace in
the community.
: The entire parade was executed In
| an impressive manner. Every detail
WAS carried off without = hitch. Each
unit composing the long limo WAS COM
gletr. and properly placed. Every de-
Itaii denoted efficiency and completeness.
Leading the long line were the three
motorcycle policemen clearing the way
flor the Oncoming march. Following
these were the three automobile pc.
lliccmcn in their cars. each one carry
ing civilian. Not far behind rode
the squad OF bicycle policemen and
behind thcm rode the mounted police
C.nen OF their restless mounts. led by
Chief OF Police Warner and Captain r.
u. Soweii. who las charge, OF the
mounted squ.d. fqIlo HsrV BE, moeptG
cd police cam. the rest Of the mem.
hers of-the Police Dcpsttmentyo on foot.
headed by the gun squad in charge Of
|Scrseant< Whit.ock and sergeant Sam
uela.
HOME GUARDS ARE
WARMLY APPLAUDED
Just behind the police Ssame the
newly-formed Home Defend league.
Tho parade yesterday waSSthc first
chance since the organization of the
Home Guard about seven months ago
that the people Of Richmond have been
given q chance to see them on parade.
There wore twelve companies part!ci-
patins. The spectators and partlcu-
larly the scofIing and doubtful ones,
after having carefully looked them
over. made up their minds that they
need not worry. One prominent .citi-
zen remarked that III our regularly
organized militia is taken away for
duty elsewhere there con be no doubt
that Richmond is always able to pre-
vide for herself In such a manner that
there will be no need ever for calling
for outside aid. II you don't believe It
look at those men,
The two beautiful silk fass carried