The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-23
REUNION ANDERsoN,s BRIGADE.

In the course of our history as a cons
munity we have had many pleasant
events. helpful and profitable, in many
ways But we doubt, if we have ever
had more pleasant occasion than the
reunion cf Gent. Tige Andersons Brig
ade
Marietta and all Cobb county appeared
in holiday garb in honor of the event.
the 21st., all the approaches to our little
city were crowded with people, making
their way to the one center of attraction
The reunion was held in 'the Glover
Grove one of the most choice of our
suburban spots
The Marietta Silver Cornet Band, of
which we are all proud, LETT for the Gate
City on the 6:10 g. II rain, and return
ing with the immense train OF cars and
crowd Of veterans ard visitors, reached
the emcamptment at 8 a. m. The band
was seventeen strong, and deserve the
many compliments received for the excel
lent music rendered General Anderson
was the most noted and observed man of
all the crowd He begins to show the
weight and ravage Of years, but is still
a strong manly appearing man He was
much loved by mis- soldiers, and he has
been loved and honored as citizen. AS
a soldier, in the field, he filled his place,
and as citizen, he has been true to his
manhood. The rounds OF applause by
which he was received, must have been
gratifying to his heart
We regret the lack Of space tor a
full report OF this interesting occasion.
There is charm in the modest call issued
by General Anderson And yet there is a
note OF sadness running through it, spe-
cially as in its close when he said: I'm
the past, at the word attention, you were
always ready. l now, perhaps the last time,
order ATTENTION viii you heed the
command?
The address Of welcome was made by
our fellow citizen, Capt W. J. Hudson.
1t is enough to say that Capt. H. met
fully the demands of the hour Capt. u.
has but few equals in eloquence and pathos
on such occasions rs this. He was
heartily cheered as he closed his appro>
PIRATE and appreciated speech
The response by Capt. Jones was fol>
lowed by Col Jones of the 1st Kentucky,
that formed part of this famous Georgia
Brigade. Col. Jones wit humor pathos
and eloquenCe. swept all before him BE
CAPTURED the CROWD. His was the speech
OF the occasion. though all were good
Several short speeches were made by
prominent members and veterans, ex>
Gov Mcdaniel Capt. Milledge, Col ].
X. Towers OF the 9Th Georgia and Col.
Lipman OF the nth Georgia. When y
loud call was made for General Anderson.
cheer after cheer went up as the General
I came to the front ut The platform To the
Old veteran and his many friends this was
highly gratifying. He mace only short
speech typlDg his lite--a man OF action,
rather than man OF speech, but his res
marks We're well received and met all de>
mands. Long rows of tables were stretch
ing out beneath the grateful shadows. and
burdened with many good things. They
were in tull sight Of the platform and PEG,
pie and were inyiting-tO the hungry
more eloquent than all OF speech. The
hour for action had arrived Headed by
the veteran General Tige, the attack. was
made and in little while only the rem,
nants OF an inviting feast, not enemy, was
lett. The afternoon was given to the busi>
ness of the occasion and by the middle of
the afternoon, the thousands trowdiifg the
grove were gone, and the birds and trees
the singing spring and clnging vines,
were left to their usual daily songs and
communion.
we trust that many such reunions
await these veterans yet, and that each
and all may, in the end, in All eternal re-
union, in world where war is no more.
MIR. l. G. Downs, of Savannah, of the
Seventh, was elected President for the
ensuing year. Mr.. Downs deserves great
praise Tor his indetatigable efforts in mak>
ing the re>union grand success.
The next re>union will be held at Grant
or Piedmont Park in Atlanta Lnlv 91st