Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-28

persinp 20 grow smaller and smaller,
which should actuate US to unite our
selves more closely together by the ten
der ties of reciprocal love and friend
ship. l still adhere to the opinion that
there is yet enough material in this
community from which, largely, to aug
nent our membership. and recommend
the continuance of the committee to
eniist new members and bring in stray
glers.
On March 18th our camp was advised
OIL its admission to the United Confede-
rate Veterans, and q few days there
after our charter was received.
On March 25th the caostone Of our
unfinished monument was placed and
that pile. SO beautifully rearing Its
graceful proportions heavenward, we
had earnestly hoped ere this to have
seen completed and dedicated to the
service to which we have so solemnly
devoted it. You will unite with me in
the prayer that our fond anticipations
will be fully realized before our next
annual meeting.
Tuesday May 9th, a large number of
our comrades and friends made the pill
grimage to Charleston, S. c., to parti-
cipnte in the reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans, and the pleasure
OF that interesting occasion is still fresh
In the memory of those whose good for
tune 1t was to participate.
lege of attending our Grand Camp ut
Pulaski. Va, in October. by circum-
stances beyond my control. but our
camp was ably represented on that oc-
casion by Past Commanders General e.
NJ. Henry and Colonel Washington
Taylor.
Thursday. May 25th, we observed ms
our Memorial Day, and while Invested
of some of the pomp and pageantry of
former occasions. still observed with
mat quiet dignity which. I think, should
ever obtain on this, the most sacred day
In our Confederate calendar.
We participated in the Memorial ex-
ercises Of our kindred camps in Ports
mouth and Berkeley, as they did in ours
and this interchange Of courtesies
should be encouraged
our meetings have been made pleas-
ant and profitable by occasional war
talks by some Of our comrades. and
we were snecially privileged to hear
me hnished address on the life and
oaatncter OF Stonewall jackson, so ac-
| ceplaoly portrayed by that accomplish
ca comrade, DR.. Hunter Mcguire Of
Nlchmond. Va, and on these occasions
| we were honored by n large attendance
OF the friends of the camp.
| we trust that the effort being made
10 aesive me Camp of Sons of Veterans.
under our auspices, VIII be enconrn rod
ana successfully accomplished. and
.ncy ne made to appreciate the precious
heritage that has been or NAV no bn-
quenthcr to them by those who fought.
p,eu ana died for cause that was
glorious. right and just.
January 10Th last we celebrated tho
anniversary of the natal day OF the
| immaculate r. e. Lee, and. as usual
the occasion was most enjoyable as
well as n profitable one, and was large
| ly attended
| 7 would ,rtro 4y.o
our meetings more largely and impress
On them the Importance of paying their
small monthly dues promptly and more
generally, even If some personal sacri-
nee has to be made. that we may more
iuliy accomplish the good work we have
IN hand. and 1t should be an incentive
10 an increased interest when 1t is
realized that we have expended in
| charfty from our meagre resources n
sum aggregating $4,000.
NOW, my comrades, I have rendered
you an account of my stewardship, and
II nave done aught that does not meet
your approval / trust that you will
cover my shortcomings with the mantle
| or charity. assuring you when I ac.
| cepted the position with which YOU so
highly honored me- while I felt my un.
fitness for the office, still. with n zeal
| and devotion for the cause, soliciting
| the cooperation of my fellow officers
| aud members and invoking the guild
| nnce of the Grand Commander above.
| would make an honest effort to trans
| init to my successor the badge OF au-
thority as unsullied as when placed in
my hands. ] Will ever hold in grate-
| ful appreciation the honor conferred
upon me- the highest In your power to
| bestow; ever feel grateful for the MANY
! courtesleS and words of encoura cement
] have received at your hands. and es-
peciaily so to our worthy Adjutant, who
Mt all times always ready and willing
| with that ability and courtesy with
which he is so we'll endowed, to per-
form his duty and assist with his kind
! " o1llees Mheneyer- called-Qn. Long
may he he spared to our camp.
| Now, my comrades. my work is done,
| and In few short moments the 6ceptre
| Of authority will be transferred to NV
worthy successor. and 7 bcspcak for
| him tho same kind consideration so
| generously bestowed on me- and pray
! for the continued peace and prosperity
F ot our beloved camp.
The address was listened to with
I rant attention and met with con-
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
| AT its conclusion General II. S. Gar
nett came forward and installed the
officers for the present term in the fol-
lowing choice speech:
Comrades, l have to regret that this
camp has never adopted a form of pro-
ceeding for the installation of its off,
GERS ard am at a. loss now to ex-
press in proper and fitting phrase
either the regret we feel at parting
with our old officers or welcoming the
| new.
Gentlemen. you, the officers, have
been summoned by the solemn vote of
your comrades to take charge of the
affairs of Pickett-Buchanan Camp.
You are 20 lead us. not in battle,
Tor our warfare is. we trust, ended for