Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-23
SPECIAL MEETING
Of Camp Hardee, U. c. v.-win Partic- ipate Wdth the Grand Army on Me
 Mortal Day-Uniform Rank.

Camp Hardee, No. S9, United Confeder- ate Veterans, held a special meeting yes terday afternoon with First Lieutenant Commander Reynolds in the chair and Secretary McMillar at the desk. Owing to absence of members the com- mittee on programme did not report. $ The uniform committee, through Com rade R. D. Johnston reported favorable progress, 4i
 Comrade Lloyd offered the following resolution, which prevailed: :. + sResolVeds That the committee on uni form. be empowered to select the names of the fifty who shall receive the uni forms, and as far as practicable they select those who shall volunteer for the duties of the uniform rank. } The tcomnittee of arrangement for the celebration of Jefferson Davis birthday reported through Comrade J. K. r. Lacy. The occasion being the time for the an- nual election of officers, will afford an opportunity for a proper celebration Of the day. .e
 A letter from George A. Custer Post, Grand Ariny of the Republic, was read by the secretary, and on molten the camp unanimously voted to accept the invita- tion. The letter reads as follows: / :. Birmingham, Ala, May 20, 1887. To; Camp, Hardee, U. c. V.-Comrades: $ At theeiast regular meeting of George A. Custer Post, No. l, Grand Army of sthe Republic, it was unanimously re- solved, that we invite Camp Hardee No. se, United Confederate Veterans, to par 1ticipate with us in our exercises on Me n1orial Day, May 30. 2 We therefore extend you most cordial invitation to be with us on that occa- sion. We will meet at our post room at 2:30 p. m., after which we will march to Oak Hill cemetery. Fraternally yours,
 E. D. BACON,
 Post Adjutant. The following resolution was offered by Comrade Smith:
 Whereas, It is evident, under all the circumstances, that Camp Hardee should appoint a commlttee on general inform at 'on pertaining to our reunion at Nash vile, Tenn., June 22-24, such as railroad ra es and any other matter of interest for. our comfort and pleasure; therefore, s4 Resolved, That said camp appoint a committee of three for the purposes above named.
 Respectfully submitted.
 w. s. SMITH.
 The motion prevailed, and Comrades Smith, Haran and Reynolds were ap- poinl.ed on the committee.
 Comrade Smith also offered the follow ing resolution
 Resolved, That the camp appoinl: com mittee of three to see that the camp roll  election, under the provisions of our new constitution, that nlone may vote who are net entitled to.
 The motion prevailed, and Comrades Naff, Lide and Lacy were appointed on the committee.
 Comrade Reynolds moved that B. W. Taylor be elected to membership. So or dered.
 Comrade Johnston offered the following resolution:
 Resolved first, That we have heard with pleasure of the formation of a new camp in our city. under Ghe honored name of the Jeff Davis camp; that we welcome this new organization to mem- bership in the camp and extend to them our cordial greetings, and desire for them peace and prosperity.
 Resolved, second, That our secretary be instructed to send copy of these resolu- tions to the officials of said camp. Adopt ed, and the secretary so instructed.
 The camp adjourned to meet Saturday, May 29.