The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-08
DICK BOWLING CAMP.
Various Committee mt Work-Mps.
Piety Ilatlicy's Acknowledgements.


| ling camp. U. c. ". was held yestcrda,
| afternoon In their hall over the centra
fire station. There was a large number o.
tho members present. prominent amonr
whom was Colonel win Lambert. adjutant
who at present is secretary OF the senate
at Austin. and who came down TO be
present with his old soldier friends After
routine business. the regular business OF
the camp came up. The committee ap-
pointed to have a fence placed around Tile
lot In the German cemeteia. where several
OF the old soldiers are buried. and to nave
| suitable headboards placed at each grave.
reported that the work would soon be
dcne.
The amusement committee. who had In
charge all matters pertaining to the Lee
memorial services. which was prevented
coming of on January 18th by the severe
weather. were continued on duty. with
full power to get up an entertainment Tor
the benefit OF Memorial hall-the South 5
Battle .ibbey---at Richmond. Va.
The committee on history received a
paper from Comradc John W Bell. on the
Fight at Pensacola. November. 1851.
which was read received and nled among
the archives OF the camp. The paper re-
ueiYed marked attention and was very
much appreciated Comrade IL II. Johnson
was mentioned as ueing Win ine "Iiter
during these trying times.
The following communication from Mrs.
Picty l. Hadley was read and received
and ordered filed Many Of the old soldiers
were much affected by the Kind words ex-
pressed by the good old lady
To My Friends. the Members OF Dick Dow
ling Camp,
Houston. Texas. February Some time
since was The recipient from your camp
OF the distinguished honor OF being elected
an honorary member | have been unable
to acknowledge the esteemed compliment
until now Indeed. TO assure you Of my
heartfelt sympathy and devotion TO the
principle actuatlng Dick Doyius camp
would prove superfuous My heart goes
out to your noble band, for In times that
tried mems souls you each and every one
nobly did your duty In behalf OF what You
knew to be right Had ! been man. |
would have been in the van Of battle and.
Ike you, would sustain the organization
II the dear old camp. You ara cognzant
~ the fact that the women OF the Sorth
contributed their energies and encouraged
you TO sacrifice your lives II necessary In
the terrible slaughter for life and liberty.
but by overwhelming hoydes, furnished by
the world at large. YOU were forced to sue
cumb, losing all but honor. | glory In the
reflection that !. too. was an humble worker
FOR the cause and have no reason 20 regret
united country now. and will always. "
permitted to do so. uphold our great coun-
try.
Accept the thanks and love OF
Aunt PetY HadleS.
Tho following communication was then
read.
c. c Beavens. Commander pick Bowling
Camp Of Confederate Veterans. Houston.
TEXAS.
Headquarters Washington Guards. Com
napy A. First Regiment r | V G. Gal
yoston. Texas. February Gentlemen. On
the nights Of tho 18th. 18th and 18th OF
February. during the week that the battle
ship Texas will be in port the Washington
Guards. assisted by several companies OF
the state militia, VIII present Ihe Siege
OF the Alamo is very realistic manner
Camp MRFrudof' No. f05 Confederate Vet
Grams. have kindly consented TO take a
haut IN this sham battle. and will assume
The role Of the Texans, white the militia
VIII take the part OF the MeXIcans
We extend to you in behalf OF the vet
erans Of Camp Maeruder an invitation to
Dee with US. and II you can not actively
engage In the conflict. to encourage US by
your presence, and to have Il genuine.
regular old Confederate love feast, aud hear
again the rebel yell
Hoping to receive a favorahly replv. we
ara very truly yours
The Alamo Committee.
NJ C Raysor First Lieut. and Chairman.
=. If you can arrange TO come as an
organization. we may possibly be able to
secure you reduced rate that ls. lower
than ihe excursion rates that viii be in
vogue On these dates
The Invitation ~as accented with thanks
aua Acting Adiutant Conuell was requested
10 answer same. notifying the committees
that the camp would he present. going TO
Galveston on the BAY Shore line February
~.
Captain William Hunter offered roso.
luuon. which was anonymously adopted
thanking General Phelps commander of
tho Texas division, and others for their
EFFORTS In securing legislation that wiz
aid and assist old veterans outside of the
Confederate Home
on motion Adjutant Lambert was author
lied 10 purchase large number NJ badges
a sample Of which was shown and which
arc appropriate and handsome.