The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
A TOKEN OF RESPECT.
A REVOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
IND ESTEEM ADOPTED.
Complimentary Language About the Gal
liant Commander Who Has Recently Re-
tired, Col. Alexander w. Archer.

Lee Camp held an interesting meeting
last evening which was well attended.
Commander Pollard was In the chair.
The committee appointed to confer with
the historical committee OF the Grand
Camp. OF which Senator Stubs is chair
man, reported that owing to the severe
weather the members living in other
parts of the State could not reach here.
Captain Cussons, Of Glen Allen, being
the only member Of the committee pres
ent, the meeting had to be postponed.
Captain ]. ]. Hawkes.. Of New Orleans,
made a donation to the Camp through
Comrade James r. Gray.
Comrade Smith Redford reported con-
tribution made by Messrs. McAdams &
Berry, consisting Of clothing, which was
given TO a helpless orphan Of worthy
Confederate.
The committee, consisting OF Comrades
Thomas A. Brander, Thomas s. Riddick
and +. C. Crump. who had been appointed
to draw up suitable resolutions TO express
to Colonel A. w. Archer the appreciation
of the Camp for his administration as
commander of the Camp during the past
two years presented the following:
duty has been assigned the undersigned
committee; pleasant because OF our adj
ruiration Of the subject of our report,
vet difficult because Of the lack OF APP
propriate language to express that admi-
ration.
when a gallant soldier falls in battle,
or an honored citizen in the private walks
of civil life passes away. friends. neigh
! bors and comrades unite in tributes &c
their worth and usefulness. This Is a
| loving and humane custom that should
be more fully and oftener followed.
Your committee would. however. &c
| even farther than this and urge the pro-
/ priety Of bestowing words of praise tc
| those Of our living comrades who may
| deserve tn. same by eminent qualities OF
heart and n,hld and the display or abili'
| ties of an unusual character, so that he
/ who may merit such would feel an honest
pride in the commentator OF his broth
rem and fellow citizens and thus be en-
couraged to further efforts in whatever
good cause he may engage.
! I'VE believe that one OF our comrades
has fully earned special mention ano
official recognition for valuable services
performed, and that 1t is our duty e
SO recognize them that others may b.
encouraged to emulate his zeal and eff
cheney, especially in such Christian worl
as this Camp has before IL.
"Over two years ago Comrade Alexan
der w. Archer was chosen commander o
X. f. Lee Camp. and reelected one yea
ago-a compliment Of itself-and to sa!
that he has filled the position with dis
tinguished credit and honor Is but to re
peat what all will readily concede.
"As a presiding officer he was able
| dignifed and impartial; courteous TO ali
he received courtesy and respect iron
others: gifted with speech, he has enter
tanned and gratifed those who listened
he has upheld the dignity and add"
lustre to the proud position OF colons
commanding; he has at all times and
all occasions represented the Camp In
highly creditable manner, and proved him
self fully equal to all the demands mad
upon him.
AS a citizen, he has won our hearts D
his genial, cordial manners and his iran"
gentlemanly department, and as com
rade we cheerfuly testify to his arden
zeal and energy in all that rebounds 10 tn
welfare Of our beloved Southland, on
dear old mother State and the Confec
crate soldier; therefore,
Resolved, That as further tribute
our respect and high esteem, this repo'
be entered upon the minutes and 'op
be forwarded by the adjutant, properl
signed, with seal attached. to Colonel A
exander w. Archer"
The resolutions were adopted by
rising vote and Colonel Archer replied