Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-09-12
Confederate Reunion at Lewisburr
the 25th,

on the 25th.
The programme for this great event,
as prepared by the committee appointed
by the Camp for the purpose. will be
found published in detail in another
column. We trust it will be carefully
examined and that every one who has
been appointed to any duty in connec-
ton with the Reunion will go to work
at once and do everything in his or her
power for the success of the meeting.
We fully expect to see a great gath
ering Of the people here on that day
such gathering as has not been seen
in these parts since the war. That the
committees program in regard to a
dinner for this multitude may be fully
realized we urge every head of family
who may attend the Reunion to come
prepared to contribute literally to the
feast. A little basket of dainties-
cakes, pies, pickles, &C.. put up spe-
cially for the old veterans, who will be
Toasted as a body in the Exposition
building, will be thankfully received
by the committee in charge Of this fea-
ture OF the Reunion. Label the basket
with your name and send it to the
Exposition building as soon as you get
on the grounds. There'll be no regular
table spread on the grounds except the
one for the veterans, hence We hope our
Greenbrier people will see that no
stranger is neglected that day but will
hunt them up and see that they be pro.
perly cared for. We feel assured that
the hospitality of our people will be
fully equal to the occasion.
We also urge the gentlemen appointed
In the various districts to raise the nec-
essary fund for incidental expenses to
be prompt and diligent in the discharge
OF this duty. No large sum will be
needed, 80 If all will contribute small
amount, say 10, %, so cents or u dollar,
there will be enough. We hope, how
ever. that none will refuse to contrib
ute something. What is left may he
be very properly expended in repairing
the cemetery on the hill where those
who defended your homes during the
war are peacefully sleeping. Pay what
you can at once and the committeeman
will remit it to Mr.. George Law, chair
man Of the central committee.
The parade through town to the Fair.
grounds promises to be beautiful and
imposing. To this end the committee
urges every veteran who can possibly
do 80 to take his place in the parade
Greenbrier alone has about 500 veterans
yet living within it's limits. Can we
not have every man of them In line or
the 25th? We hope every old soldier
who was in the cavalry arm of the ser
vice during the war will come with his
steed prepared to join in the cavalry
parade. Slick up your horses for the
occasion and let the world see that
though you are not drawing pensions
you are vet able to make a presentable
appearance when called upon to honor
the memory of your comrades who sc
cheerfully gave up their lives in defense
OF cause they believed to be Just and
right.
We hope, too, that the opportunity
given to the young ladies of GreenbrieI
to join in this demonstration in honor
OF the heroes of tho "Lost Cause" will
be eagerly accepted and that we may
see at least two hundred of them her,
on the 25th to take the part assigned
them in the parade.
Let it be understood and remembered
that nothing will be said or done OF
this occasion to offend our brethren or
the other side. 1t will be a peaceful
demonstration by brave men in honor
OF the heroism and devotion Of theil
fallen comrades, and the braye men in
the Union army who opposed us in wal
are cordially invited to join with u,
and are assured OF cordial welcom,
and the kindest consideration. Th,
war Is over, the animosities it engen
dered are dead, and now we can cIasI
hands over the graves of our heroes
and join in hOnoring the dead of boti
armies.