Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
RICHMOND HOST
TO MEN OF lee
AND JACKSON
"City Is Yours" Veterans
Head Is Told By
Mayor
PARADE TOMORROW
Mighty Welcome Will Come When
Gallant Defenders of South March
In Review.

Richmond, June 21.-For the fourth
/ time in it's proud history Richmond
surrendered yesterday without siege.
1t was the opening day Of probably
the greatest reunion yet of Confed-
crate veterans-a gathering OF the
self-same men who fifty-seven years
ago reluctantly left the city as the
7 hard-won prize of an overwhelming
foe. Four times since then the South
ern warriors have returned TO Rich
mond, secure in the knowledge of a
welcome in which there would be no
dissenting voice in the acclaim, the
other visits being in 1896, 1907 and
/ 1915.
At noon today the organizations
paused to hold a joint memorial to
those who have forever laid aside their
arms and rest in peace in the last
great bivouac. The City Auditorium,
for the occasion, was the shrine to
which the survivors and the younger
generation, like pilgrims, brought
their grateful hearts and vocal offer
ings. Vested choirs from city church
es participated in the services, the
chorus being accompanied by Texas
military band.
Approximately $500 veterans were
/ in Richmond yesterday for the reun-
ion and still they come. Hard pressed
! for private homes in which to place
the visitors, the reception committee
! has reouisitioned schools and armorIes
and has the satisfaction of getting
every veteran under cover. The ac-
commodations are rough in many
ways, but not to men who unfalterlng-
( " endured hardships with smile and
became known to the world as glut-
tons for punishla.nt. Army cots and
blankets are being utilized for the men
billeted in public buildings and all who
so desire are being messed" in the
spacious Grays' Armory, where two
absolutely Square" meals are being
served daily. :.
The weather report for today indi-
Gates cloudiness, with possible light
showers. While it is hoped that the
familiar Old Sol will make known his
! face tomorrow when the veterans Will
pass in review before the figures OF
their old commanders, Lee, Jackson,
Smart and Jefferson Davis, it is real
lied that the clouds keep off the hot
rays of the midsummer sun, thereby
adding to the comfort of the aged and
! bent veterans.
Bv many little acts of thoughtful
ness, Richmond is making known Its
gladness at having so many visitors
/ in its midst. Everywhere they appear,
the veterans are receiving attentions
/ that warm the heart. Homes are be-
ing thrown open, and smiles and
cheerful greetings make the old tel-
lows feel at ease. Hundreds Of auto
mobiles carry signs proclaiming that
no veteran should waste his energy by
walking, while the Virginia Railway
and Power Company has distributed
free tickets without stint to them.
Il remains for tomorrow, however,
for the mighty barrage Of welcome.
This will come when the huge Con-
federate parade wends its way
through the streets Of the city. Then
the men who have borne the brunt
of battle. barred their breasts to Meet
ing bullet and threatening bayonet,
who have stood the shock of shell and
who have paused at the very gates OF
he'll. will once more know that their
sacrifices were not in vain, but hol a
brighter spot in the hearts Of their
fellow-countrymen year by year.
} No accidents marred the opening day
of the reunion and the second day OF
the Confederate gathering. One fatal
itv. however, was reported. James ii
Judd. Of Fauquier county, dying from
heart failure last night at $40 West
Main street. where he was quartered
by the reunion committee.