The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-07
THE SONS REUNION.
VIII BE Held Beginning July 10th IN
Atlanta, Ga.

The Times has received the following
which explains itself:
HEADQUARTERS United Sons Of Coliede-
rate Veterans,
Charleston, s. c.. July l, 1s9s
GENERAL ORDER 40. ..
l. The Conmander-iu-Chiet announces
that the Third Annual Reunion of the
United Sons OIL Confederate veterans
will be held in Atlanta, Ca, july 20. Il
- % 1SgS. Wednesday. Thursday, Fiji
day. and Saturday, respectively, as pre-
yiOusly stated in General Order 40. g.
April IS 1898. All Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. whether members OF camps OF
not. and all Camps of Sons of veterans
whether chartered by the Federation or
not. are cordially invited to attend TINS
reunion; however only members or the
L.. 5. G.. V, in good standing, can vote
II. II is with great pleasure that we
announce that there are 100 camps on the
roll OF the federation, an increase of 90
since our last reunion. There are some
20 or 80 camps now in process OF lor-
nation. which will probably be chartered
before the reunion. Sons OF veterans
everywhere are urged 10 form camps
now. and be chartered I'm time 70 partlc-
mate i'm this grand reunion in Atlanta.
The process Of organization is very SIM
pie and full particulars will be furnisheu
from these Headquarters, with all neces-
gary papers and blanks. The cost is
very small. Gen. Gordon says. 1T is
sublime duty for people to consecrate
their lives for the succor of their living
heroes. and perpetuatiOn OF the fame or
their glorious dead" Now that we more
fully appreciate the sacrifices. which one
must make. 10 serve his country, by the
calls being made upon our people at this
time. Sons OF Confederate Veterans
should be all the more anxious 10 per-
petuate "the story OF the glory or the
men who wore the grey. and extend
charity to their widows and orphans.
which are the chief purposes OF the
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
III. The attention of the camps Is
called to the following regulations from
the General Constitution, with reference
TO delegates. No Camp. though mem
Der of the Federation. can take part I'm
the reunion. nor have its delegates admit
ted 10 the floor unless the per capita tax
of 10 cents a member has been paid 10
these headquarters. Camps are therefore
urged 10 send I'm these amounts imme-
diatelv and receive certificates or repre-
sentation from the Adjutant-General All
delegates from Camps must present Gre
dentals signed by the adjutant and COM
r,andant Of the camp. stating that they
are duly elected delegates Of the camp.
The full name and number OF the camp
should be given.
Representation at the meeting Of the
federation is as follows:
zone % delegate for every twenty Coz
active members in good standing IN the
camp. and one O additional one Tor
fraction Of ten 90 or more, provided
every camp in good standing shall be
entitled TO At least two CO delegates.
However. this does not mean that all
members Of the camps cannot attend the
reunion. They will be cordially welcom-
ed and admitted to all the privileges of
the floor but no camp can vote more
than the number above provided for.
Camps are urged 10 bring as many MEM
bers as possible. for at all the business
meetings and also at all the entertain
ments. they will receive cordial recogni-
ton.
~ The most important matter for
delegates 20 consider is board and lOdg-
Ing and camps should commence without
deiay 10 elect their delegates and alter
mates. and as many other members as can
attend. Camps should Immediately re-
mort 10 Comrade l.. ID. T. Quinby. b32
Equitable Building. Atlanta, Ga. the