Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
VETERANS TO MEET.
THE GREAT HOST SOON TO GATHER
IN CHARLESTON.
CITY OPENS WIDE HER GATES.
Everything VIII he Done for the
Entertainment and Enjoyment of
granmc of Proceedings.

Just ten days more and the United Con-
federate Veterans hold their annual re-
union at Charleston. 5. c., the scene Of
the beginning Of the four-years' strife
which im1nortalizcd these now gray-halr-
ed men. The convention Will continue
through Wednesday, Thursday, aud FRI
day. May 10th. 18th, and 18th.
The Executive Committee in charge OF
the arrangements for the great meeting
has as its officers Theodore q. Barker
chairman; T. w. .Bacot, vlce-chairman;
John a. Smith, secretary, and j. Orrin
Lea. treasurer. The committee has issued
a guide for the use of veterans ana visit
ors TO the reunion. which is full of inter-
esting facts. Charleston, in fact, has
made every possible arrangement to re-
ceivc and entertain the visitors in the
best possible manner. The Committee on
Rec ption, designated by a red badge,
VIII meet every train, and will be pre-
pared TO give every bit Of Information
that one needs. They say in their guide
mat visitors cannot ask too many qucs-
tons. As soon as each division Of vete-
rams arrives in the city they will 20 d.
rectly 10 the headquarters assigned TO
them and there register At the time they
register each veteran will receive badge,
which vii lbe an open sesame" every
where to the homes and hearts of the
people. Ample arrangements have also
been made for the transportation Of bag
gage 10 the various headquarters.
VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS.
The Virginia headquarters will be at
the Irish Volunteer Armory, VandeIhorst
street, between King and St. Philip
streets. The Old Dominion will be well
represented. The list of delegates ap-
pointed by Grand-Commandcr Williams,
OF the Grand camp of Virginia, has al
READY been printed. The great problem
IN entertaining such great bodies in any
city Is not 50 much what they shall eat,
out rather where they shall sleep.
Inc committee on Information, r. j.
Evans Chairman, will give veterans and
visitors all needed information as to OBJ
tanning accommodations, and Will place
themselves at the disposal of intending
visitors 10 engage for them suitable ac-
commodatiOns before their arrival in the
city
Committee on Information has estab-
hshed headquarters at southeast corner
OF King and Wentworth streets, and sub
stations will be opened Monday, May Sth.
'lb'aitN lllf soNulH 1dlDllli ana GeOrgla.
Atlantic-COast Line. and Plant System
passenger depots, and opposite the Audi
forum, and remain open day and night
until the close Of the reunion. The hotels
and boarding-houses will receive visitors
as usual.
Besides these the following dormitories
for men only have been provided
Reunion Hotel-Adger's Wharf Goot Of
Tradd street,: BOyce's Wharf. immedi-
ately north Of Adger's wharf, have been
fitted up for pay dOrmitores. with all
practical cOnveniences. where lodging can
be had at -- per night.
Free DOrmitcTy-FOr Veterans. VIII be
fitted up on Commercial Wharf. East Bay
below Tradd street, for such veterans as
cannot afford 10 pay for lodgings
The Roper HOspital-Queen street west
Of MaZyck mot used for years as a hos
pitaD, will be open FOR the accommoda-
ton of men.
Catholic Cathedral Parish School, Broad
street. near Friend.
DORMITORIES FOR LADIES.
The following dormitories have been
provided for ladies:
COurtenay School-Meeting street. near