Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

Messrs. H. Blake & Co., OF
Houston, for their liberal dona-
ton of the Hood bale of cotton,
which was sold and resold
throughout the country and
from which sales about $4,000
was realized for the Hood chill
dren. Adopted.
Resolved, That we tender to
the several committees who
have labored so efficiently to
secure our pleasure and comfort
at this, our eleventh reunion,
our grateful thanks. Adopted.
Resolved, That our grateful
thanks are due and hereby ten
dered to the people Of Bren-
ham and Washington county
! for their cordial reception and
kind treatment, and to the ladies
whose labors, skill and taste
contributed so much to honor
and entertain us, we tender our
cordial thanks and assure them
that we will carry with US to our
respective homes fond remem-
branceS of their kindness and
iuvokeS Heavens choicest
blessings on them and all their
households. Adopted.
Resolved, That each men,
Der ofthis association shall have
the privilege Of naming who
shall take his place in the asso-
citation at his death, subject to
the approval of the association.
Referred to the committee to
report at next reunion.
San Antonio was elected as
the next place of meeting and
the 27th of June 1882 as the
day.
Rev. C. C. Chaplin read be-
fore the brigade an original
poem. A resolution filing the
poem with the secretary for rec
ord and a vote of thanks we're
adopted.
Rev. c. c. Chaplin was made
an honorary member Of the as
sociation.
a vote OF thanks was tender
ed the railroads for courtesies
extended.
A collection was taken up
for use of the secretary's office.
S32 was realized.
: A resolution thanking the
state press for publishing time
of meeting was adopted.
The portrait of Gen, Hood
was displayed in the room.
Invitation of Lauraine &
Hirschberg to partake of a lunch
was accepted and the meeting
adjourned.
AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS.
AT I o'clock the Brigade
met at the court house and
forming in line marched out of
the north gate going down
Main street to Ant, down Ant
to Sandy where the Brennan
Grays had formed in line fol-
lowed by the Fire department.
The march was then taken up
to the opera house when the
Grays took a position on the
right and the firemen on the
left, the Brigade marching up
the stair into the opera house,
when services were opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Chap
lin. A chorus was sung
by ladies and gentlemen to a
piano accompaniment after
which Col. D. c. Giddings de-
Iivered the address of welcome
in behalf of the citizens of
and Washington coun-
~. The address was a warm
and eloquent one. Capt. John
Henderson, of Bryan, respond
ID in fitting terms, paying a
high compliment to the citizens
Of Brennan and the county for
their kindness and hospitality. |
Music by the band was next in |
order, Dixie being the selec- |
ion for the occasion. Gen. |
Thomas N. WauI, OF Galverton, |
orator of the day, then delivered
he address; which was careful |
y prepared. AT the conclu-
sion of Gen. WauPs Grafton the |
brigade was escorted by the
BRENNAN Greys to the banquet
,all in Hemming & Kiber's new
building on Douglas street.
The banquet was one of the
most elegant that has ever been
given in this city. There was
| lavish abundance of eatables
md drinkables and at times the
he popping of corks resem-
'led an infantry battle. The
GLOWING toasts were offered:
I. Our Dead Comrads-
Their part in all the pomp that
ills the glory Of the Southern
ILLS is that their graves are
,reen.
Response by John Hender-
ION.
2. The Texas Veterans
Their monument is the Empire
State of Taxas, in grandure
the pyramids, and
We hope destined to out live
hem.
Response by Gen. Robert
ION.
6. The Honest Men on
10th sides of Our Unhappy
= They have never
ost their selt-respect nor their
aspect for each other.
Response by Major Plunkett.
4. The Texas Rangers.
Response by John M. Claie-
,orne.
{, The Private Soldier who |