The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-29

the interstices Of the trees. On the pavilion
veterans sat in groups; some discussed the
charge at Gettysburg, Others talked of life IN
the trenches, while others whiled away the
hours with the elusive draw"
II WAS the Pegram Battalion Association
holding an annual reunion at Blandon Park,
and right joyously did they enjoy themselves
No formally. restraint or set programme
was before them. They were there mainly for
the purpose of seeing their old conrades-in-
arms again, and once more indulglng in those
memories which shall ever be implanted in
their minds. -Four years OF civil strife left
page Of history on memory,s tablets,
and rs the years go by and many OF them an
swer the roll-call Of Heaven, those who re-
main feel drawn as If by a magnet to those
who composed tho band that separated at
Appomattox.
HEARTY HANDsHAKrs.
Thus II WAS yesterday. Many hearty
handshake and brotherly expression told the
story better than words. and the nicknames
long since forgotten we're again remembered
and expressed as through a horoscope the
pleasures and cares of camp life.
At O'Clock dinner wa- announced, and the
Association cooks certainly deserve plaudlts.
If Crsar. when be returned from his trlumphs
and received the wreath. had eaten Brunswick
stew made by Policeman Charles Cllnely lie
would have placed the laurels on the cop
pers" head, for if there are two things in the
world Mr.. Clinely cap do 10 is the sanitary in
specton duties and the compiling of astew. In
tho words Of the summer girl, 1t was perfect
dream and the veterans enjoyed Il nightly.
This dish was followed by leg of mutton,
champagned ham. fried chicken, vegetables
and claret. and everybody arose from the ia
bles reluctantly and felt sorry that they had
not the capacity accredited TO the fat man IN
the dime museum.
GLORIOUS FEAST.
It was n glorious feast. and Messrs. Clinely
and Joseph Snead the second chef, should
have medals for their very successful efforts.
After the meal speeches appropriate 70 the
occasion were delivered by Colonel W.. J.
Smith. Captain Alexander W. Archer. Mr..
Jefferson f.. Rufin and others. Frequent
outbursts of applause told OF the listeners
appreciation. and when the sun rolled down
its track the veterans left the field well
pleased With their attack and victory.
During the forenoon a business meeting of
the Association was held and the following
officers elected John Tyler. president Charles
=. Young first vice president; Thomas Byrne,
second vice president: William Ellis Jones,
secretary: John Murphy. treasurer; +. ).
Gates, corresponding secretary, Rev. John Is.
Newton, chaplain: Dr. II. Caben Tabb,
surgeon. Executive committee, John Purcell,
james /. effitef, A.. =. + tIheJ houBH, - w
D. farrar, Robert b. MunfOrd
At the meeting it was agreed that hereafter
the Association shall have tworeunlons during
the year-One in the summer and one some
time in the winter months. The details OF
the reunions are left in charge of the presl-
dent and members of the executive commit
tee
Mr.. ]. w. D. Farrar moved that collection
be taken up among the members of the Asso-
citation for the benefit Of the Confederate
soldiers and sailors monument fund. This
was unanimously agreed TO- and Mr.. Farrar
was appointed collector. lie will begin bis
duties in a few days.
Messrs Thomas A. Brander. d. Smith Red
ford and f. S. Ferneyhough we're the efficient
committee of arrangements Of the reunion,
and were always upon the alert to do some
thing for their comrades comfort and enjoy
ment.