Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-24
Edgar War6eld, Adjutant of Lee Camp
CAMP.


Lee Camp WAS organized in this city on July 2,
1884 with Capt. Z. &. Hooc commander and a
membership OF 35.
Tho Camp has steadily grown in numbers and
now has upon its rolls 30 names, embraced among
which are many of AleXandra's most prominent
citizens and business The officers elected 1T
the annual meeting in April were w. A. Smoot
Commander; j. L Zimmerman, First Lieutenant
Commander; Thomas Po;ry, Second Lieutenant
Commander; Edmund Berkeley, Third Lieutenant
Commander: Edgar Warfisld Adiutsnt r. 81.
Latham, Qlarterlaster; Chaplain, q. H. Norton;
Surgeon b. G. Powell; Color Bearer, Frank j.
Power; Bugler J c. Smith Treasurer, K. F. Knox;
officer of tho Day, G.. N. Dulsy; Yidette, p F..
German; Executive Committee, Z. b. HoOc, Geo.
Vie, and Thomas w. White.
The object of the Camp is to pcrpetuae the
memories of their fallen c.mradcs and to minister,
as far rs practicable. 10 the wants of those who
we're permanently disabled in the service to pre-.
serve and maintain that sentiment of fraternity
born OF lls hips and dangers shared in the march,
the bivouac and the battlefield. it is proposed not
to prOlone tho animositics ong3ndered bg the war;
hut TO extend 70 their late adversarlc5, ON every
fitting occasion, courtesles which arc always pro-
per betw ecu soldiersaGd which in their case COM
mon citizenship demands ut tacr hands They
propose to AVOID everything which partaScs Of
psrJizauship in religion and politics, hut at the
same time they will lend their aid to the mante-
nance OF law and the preservation of order.
TIE COMMITTEES.
The following are tho committees who planned
tho arrangements and so sue essuliy carried them
to completion
Lee Camp-Committcc of Arrangements: W. A.
Smo,t. NJ. d. Corse a. Herbert Edmund Berko-
ley, f. B. Hooo, Thco Chasc, T. NJ Latham. F. ]
Power, C ]. Wise, q. N. Duiley and E. Wariicld.
The Joint Committee of Citizens: Julian W.
Holt, TLos J. Patterson, Geo. S Smith III. Schu or,
] NJ Hill, Jno. Donnelly, E. Downham, K. t.
Lucas, M. B. Harlow, 3 F. Price. ]. Carlin Crceh-
ton /. M. Kell, ]. Frank Carlin and L. NJ. Latham.
Committee on Refre,hmcnt and Entertain
ment: Jno DoEnelly, Il. r. Lucas NJ. Schiller,
VIM Rogers Geo. B. Dcaton, Geo /. Appich and
E. NJ. Latham.
Committee on Invitation E. f. Downham-
Alexandria Light Infantry, Capt. Geo A. Aiasli-
bach Columbia Fire Co., A. 7. Ramsay; iiydraul-
ion Fire Co.. B. Smith; Relief Hook and Ladder
Co r. NJ Latham Friendship Fire Co, James
lawns; ST. Johns Cadets, Capt. VIM, F. Carne ir.;
u. R. z OFF, Capt. Samuel L. Monroe; Osceola
Tribe of Red Men r. T. Lucas.
NOTES.
1t il said that Mr.. Elder, when no painted
"Appomattox, from which the statue erect
ed today was designed, took the head OF
Mr.. Raleigh T.. Daniel for the model.
This morning Lee Camp marched to The
residence of Adjutant Warfeld, where they
received the handsome flag recently present,
ed to them by the ladies of the city.
Mr.. J. r. Smoot has sent his wife. who is
visiting Mrs. c. G. Smoot, basket Of How.
era from the battle field OF Cedar Mountain,
with directions to have them placed upon
the monument. She has an abundant sup
ply and will present those calling upon her
with small punches as mementoes.
Clinton Hatcher Camp, of Leesburg, was
Differed as follows: Stirling Murray, 2ld
Lit. Commander; w. B Lynch, 81 II Com
mander John Gray, Adjutant; w. w
Athey, Quartermaster; L. M. Shpmate,
Officer of the Day; Herbert Osbnrn, Treas
urer: J. 81. Alexander, Sergeant Mslor j
F. Brawper, Vidette; n. NJ Rodeiier, Coiol;
Sergeant; A. j. S,nder. ID Color Guard
They had between rs to so men in line.
The banquet at the Brad1ock House was
hs ndsomeIy served, the proprietor OF that
hotel sparing no pains.
The northeast wing of The market
building In which the banquet to The
visiting organizations was served was pref
tily DECORATED and completely metaphosei
by the committee on entertainment. a
bountiful banquet was served there which
was enjoyed by all the visitors.
The decorations along the line OF march
we're all pretty and 10 many instances very
elaborate, Confederate and United States
aags we're seen entwined on savsral build
Col. Del. Kemper, brother Of ex Mayor
Hammer. snd commander Of the battery
that went out of this city at the beginning
of the war, was among the guest IL the CITY
to-day.
The grand stand was crowded With the
,adv friends Lee Camp, oaly small
space being retained for the speakers ane
distinguished visitors. Among the iatte