Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-13

Meeting Of Relief and historical Society.


The regular weekly meeting Of the Con
federate Relief and Historical Society,
was held last night at the hall Of the So
ciety, President Harris in the chair. The
minutes were read by Secretary Dawson,
and approved. The minutes of the meet
ing held one month & having been cor
rected, were also adopted.
Secretary Dawson reported having re-
eeived $50 from D. p. Hadden and George
Miller, which report was received, and a
vote of thanks rendered for the donation.
The names of Bishop Quintard, Rev. f.
A. Shoup, Isaac n. Davis, j. L. Hill, ia
cob Thompson, John O.. Ballentine and
w. +. Harper were referred TO the Assoc
citation, by the Committee on Credentials,
for enrolment.
The report of Relief Committee was re-
ferred back with instructions to correct
same.
Auditing. Employment and Historical
Committees made no report.
The Entertainment Committee reported
having perfected arrangements for a pic
mic, 70 be held on the 2Ist inst. also, sug
costing actions to the Association for the
success of h picnic. Ths programme,
committees, etc., will be published in
Sundays papers.
Objections were raised as to the day
most convenient to a majority Of the
public, when a motion was made to
change the day from Saturday to Thurs
day preceding. Motion voted down, the
action of the committee sustained, and
the report received.
on motion of Capt. Mathes, the resoIu-
ton prohibiting the giving of entertain
ments by the society On Saturdays was
rescinded, and the committee granted
power to act as they may deena1best and
advantageous to the society.
The Monumental Committee through
Col. Frayser reported tbs laying Of the
corner stone for a monument in ElmwOod
Cemetery under fair and encouraging
auspices; also, asking the discharge from
further duties the committee so appoint
ed. Report adopted, and committee dis
charged.
On motion of Capt. Goodman, a vote of
thanks was rendered the SOdality Band
and Mr.. Flaherty for favOrs rendered in
the transferring of the remains of Gen.
Cleburne.
On motion of Captain Barbour, a vote
of thanks was also rendered Colonel Cole
man, of the telegraph, Colonel Wicks, of
the Charleston Railroad, Colonel Hamil-
ton, OF the Express Company, and j. G.
Hoist & Co, for favors extended in the
removal of the remains of Major Ed.
Irrelevant.
The following names were submitted to
the CredentiaI Committee for action /:
MISSILE - ODbLEEg LIZ DDaoACJ 0Ohh
Shick, Robert SnOwden, W. G.. Richards,
]. O. Bennett, ". W. Tucker, A. r. But
Ter and Rev. T. ]. Wheat.
Mr.. A. r. Droescher having resigned
on the Committee of Entertainment, the
Chair appointed to I'LL the vacancy Cap
tain T. n. Johnston.
On motion of Captain Mathes, a COM
mittee of three was appointed to AXE
steps in the removal OF the remains OF
General K. c. Tyler from West Point, Ga,
to ElmwoOd. The Chair appointed Messrs.
Mathes, Thurman and Frayser, as said
committee; and, on motion Of Colonel
Dawson, the names of James Conner and
Gus. Zlantrin were also added.
Captain Barbour submitted a lengthy
report of the trials of McDonald's Batta-
lion during the war, which was referred
TO the Historical Committee. Z
The Secretary then read the follOwtI
names as the next on the roll, alphabeE
cally, to furnish sue incidents, anecdotes,
etc, as they may have in their possession
j.. \. Charles, RIA. Collins, BW. Coleman,
j. r. Chalmers.
The meeting then adjourned.
B. LOwENsTEIN & Bros. great sale
will come off to-day.