The age-herald., 1898-12-31
SOCIAL BIVOUAC
 OF CAMP HARDEE Veterans Brighten tho Memory Oi the z COniGd0raCy. BANQUET IN AFTERNOON Has Served By Captain George De-
 Whiting. SURVIVOR OF CRUISER ALABAMA Exercises at Magnolia Hall Last Night Gov. Johnston Unavoidably Ab-
 sent-EloquentA Addresses and
 Fine Musical Numbers.
OF CRUISER ALABAMA

Memories of the confederacy, so dear to the hearts of all southerners, were bright ened yesterday and last night by the mem bers of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, who found time to rest from the sterner duties of life and revert to the recollections of those thrilling times.
 The celebration was begun in the after noon with banquet at the Delmonico res- taurant, which was served by Captain George DeWhiting, one of the survivors of the confederate cruiser Alabama" The banquet was served in true naval syle, and was both unique and bounteous. About forty members of the camp, with their la dies and the sponsors, sat down to the fes- tive board and greatly enjoyed the sumptu- ous repast. General Fred s. Ferguson, whose genial spirit is always dominant at such affairs, acted as master of ceremonies. At the earnest solicitation of the guests, he responded to toast in his happy style, referring eloquently to the chivalry and courage of the southern men who fought for a principle. He paid glowing tribute to President Mckinley for his kindly ut- terances towards the south, which he said had found lodgment in the hearts of all Confederate Veterans.
 At Magnolia Hall
 Despite the inclemency of the weather a large number of veterans, with their wives, sons and daughters assembled in Magnolia hall at 7:3O p. m. to participate in the social bivouac under the auspices of the camp. A splendid programme had been arranged and although seeeral of the participants, in- cluding Governor Johnston, were unavoida- ply absent, their places were filled by sub stitutes and the programme carried out.
 The exercises were opened with a short introductory address by Dr. o. T. Dozier, chairman of the committee of arrange ments, who gave way to Commander Steele, who presided.
 The audience was requested to join in singing the doxology, after which fer vent prayer was offered by Rev. J. R. Lloyd, chaplain of the camp Commander Steele expressed regret at the absenceof Governor Johnston, who was on the programme for an address, and call ed up Dr. H. B. Abernathy as a substitute. Dr. Abernathy responded and expressed his appreciation of the honor conferred upon him in being substituted for so distinguish | ed a parsonage as the governor at the | same time expressing his contempt for "a | substitute" or rather "a substituter," in | warfare, which, of course, was meant good naturedly, and was not intended as a re- | fection on the governor, who was detained | in Montgomery by affairs of state. President McKinley's Utterance l The speaker gave a few "reminiscences of l the war and referred most enthusiastically | to the natoble utterances of President Me l Kinley before the Georgia legislature on l his recent trip to Atlanta. He also referred 1 to incidents of the late war with Spain. l and to the part played in it by southern l men. At the mention of General Wheelers | name there was outburst of applause which was kept up for some minutes. The l speaker was willing to forgive Lieutenant 1 Hobsons kissing episodes, since he had l otherwise proven himself hero. Dr. Ab- | ernathy, as well as the other speakers of 1 the evening, expressed themselves freely | against accepting pensions from the gen. | eral government
 The next number, a solo, '"The Bonnie Blue Flag" by Mrs. Frank Brandon, was | | encore, "The Old Kentucky Home," which was sweetily rendered.
 l A recitation by Miss Idene Keys, the charming sponsor of the camp, entitled, "A [ Conquered Battle" was the next number and was rendered in splendid dramatic l style.
 In the absence of Colonel W. H. Denson, | Comrade w. H. Stanley was called upon I and made a few pertinent remarks, telling several excellent stories of the war which | were much appreciated.
 The next number a solo, Just Before the
 Battle" by Master Tommie Dozier, was well received. the little fellows singing being especially pleasing. He was accom- panied by Miss Josephine Cole
 "The proposal, "A Sweet Little Romance"
 was recited by Miss Lloyd daughter of
 Chaplain Lloyd, in charming manner.
 Capt. Lavert of Atlanta
 Captain O. P. Layert. of Atlanta camp
 Heroes,' a very thrilling poem which was
 heartily applauded
 Rev. c. w. Jones favored the audience
 with splendid little talk in which he
 proved himself comedian of no mean
 ability.
 Master Tommie Dozier then sang Break
 the News to Mother" the words of the
 pathetic song touching the hearts of his
 hearers.
 Little Miss Darby, daughter of Comrade
 Darby of the camp rendered a cute little
 recitation on Patriotism which was full l of inspiration.
 Professor s. L. Robertson, the camps poet, read an original poem entitled Did
 That Ever Occur to You" in which he
 pictured the confederate soldier in unfor-
 tunate circumstances and conditions, which
 should appeal to their more fortunate com- rades. Professor Robertson made few pre-
 liminary remarks, in which he gave some historical facts concerning Huntsville and
 Madison county, his native home.
 An original paper on 'The Confederate Soldier by Mrs. 8. E. B. Harrison, proved