Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-13
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

Virginia Division, Grand Camp Con-
lederate Veterans, reports from various
committees were read and approved.
Comrade William Kean 10 presenting
the report on the good OF the camp sus-
tanned the suggestion made 10 the re-
port of Inspector General L. G. Morton
IN regard to disbanding camps showing
no interest.
Comrade Stores, OF Richmond, moved
that each camp have a memorial meet
ing each year, which was adopted.
Comrade Meade, OF Louisa, advised
having the chaplain-g general prepare
special burial service for veterans to De
used when it is impossible TO get a min
lister. This was agreed to.
Comrade Lamb, of Richmond, sug-
gested that as the report of this and
last year from the history committee
were so valuable John p. Mcclure, OF
Richmond, be asked to arrange them
in proper style to be preserved. The
suggestion was agreed to.
Comrade Sydnor, OF Richmond, spoke
earnestly on the subject of the proposed
equestrian monument al Richmond to
Gen. J. E. B. Stuart.
Judge George l.. Christian, OF Rich
mond, presented an appeal from GER
tain ladies of that city who have OBJ
tanned a charter 10 have home for
Confederate women at Richmond. ask
my the cooperation OF the Grand Camp.
Alter a debate the matter was ref FRED
TO the grand commander and three
Lieutenant grand commanders, with
power 10 act.
Yesterday the third and last days
session Of the Grand Camp was witness
ed by large crowds. At 800 a. N. the
camp went to the School for the Deaf
and Blind, where Superintendent Will
liam A. Bowles had prepared an enter
tanning exhibition of the teaching Of
that institution. The delegation was
photographed on the steps of the insti-
tuition.
At 1870 b. M, Grand Commander
Boliog called the body together for
business at the hall.
Reports from COMMITTEES were read.
Rev. J. p. Hyde, chairman of the com
mttee on resolutions on death of past
grand commanders, presented the fol
lowing:
"Wnereas it has pleased God in His
divine goodness to remove from our
ranks since our last meeting Past Grand
Commander John j. Williams, OF Win
chester, aud General Thomas A. Bran
der, to De It
"Resolved. That this body express
their appreciation OF the noble deeds of
these gallant men, and may their ex-
ample he an inspiration to u.s."
The resolution was adopted by a
rising vote. Lieutensnt-Comm
Maury delivered a eulogy on Maj .-Gen.
L. A. Brsnder.
The following Off 3ers were elected
for the ensuing year: Gen. L. l..
Maury, of RicnmoLd. grand comman-
der; Thomas w. smith, of Suffolk, fire.
lieutenant grand commander; James
Macgill, Pulaski, third lieutenant grand
comm aDder;Thos G. Morton, Stanton,
inspector-general; Washington Taylor,
Norfolk, quartermaster-g general; Rev.
J. p. Hyde, Winchester, chaplain-geu-
sra; DR.. J. s. Powell, Occo9uan, sur
geon- general; Thomas Elicit, Ricn-
nond, adjutant-general.
In retirlOg Commander Boiling made
"a touching address, expressing his APP
probation OF the way the comrades had
stood by him in office, aud asked the
same loyalty for his successor.
Petersburg was selected as the next
place OF meeting.
The inspector generals report sug-
costing that camps watch show no in
terest be dropped, which suggestion
caused General Rosser to become so
angry that he left the hall, was &C
cepted as whole.
After passing the usual expressions of
hanks the meeting was closed with |
singing "In the Sweet Bye and Bye"
led by Frank Cunningham, and beoe-
dictlon by the new chaplain.
The military and civic parade yes er-
day afternoon was witnessed by many
thousands. Gen. Firzbugh Lee view
ed 1t from the portico OF the Palmer
Hotel and was cheered by every de-
tschment as it passed. After the pa
rade the Sons OF Veterans returned to |
the hotel and called loudly for Gen.
Lee. He acknowledged the compli-
ment in a graceful speech.
A meeting Of the members OF Stone
wall brigade was held yesterday morn
log. A badge was adopted and COM
nittee appointed 10 see to having 1t
made and copyrighted.
Last night an entertainment was
given, consisting of Confederate music
and Rotations, followed by germao
Tor the sponsors and maids Of honor.
Five Cons af N Rirfb