The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-04
JEFFERSON DAVIS, CONFEDERACY'S LEADER,
 EULOGIZED BY HONORABLE HANNIS TAYLOR
 NMASTERLY ADDRESS AT MDONALDS THEATRE
Nnehd Anniversary of Birth of Chain of the "Gt Cause' Ftngy Celebrated by Citizens of the Cradle of the Conderacymend Outpouring of the People-Appropriate
 Musical Program

wemanly women, manly men. fair young girls and gallant youths united with the battle scared Confederate Veterans last night in paying tribute to the memory of the imnprtal Jeff ferson Davis.
 It was particularly appropriate that the ninety-third anniversary of the birthday of the great leader of the Confederaey should have been elabo- rately observed in the city where was born "The storm cradled nation that fell" the nation over which Jefferson Davis ruled as Chief Executive. It was a magnificent outpouring of the citizens last night-representative citi- zens of the Cradle of the Confederacy. The great leaders fellow citizens. those who knew him best and those who loved him best. The people united, their hearts beating with sympathet- ic patriotism to pay tribute to his memory.
 McDonald's Theatre where the com Iuemoration exercises were held, was packed. Every seat in the old play house was occupied. The veterans and their families. the various members of the Chapters of the Daughters of the Confederacy, members of the Constitu- tional Convention, the merchants and professional men and the school chil- dren gathered there to hear of the vir- tues of Davis told again in story and in song.
 The orator of the evening was Hon. Hannis Taylor of Mobile, former min- ister to Spain and he delivered a mas terly addresse.
 The Tasteful Decorations.
 The stage of the theatre was hand somely set off with Confederate flags, which were hung in every crevice and corner. The large banner of Camp Lo- max was suspended in the rear of the center of the stage, while the front was adorned with a large cluster Of American beauty roses. Seated in the background were the officers and ad- mirers of those organizations that cherish and love the memory Of the Lost Cause"
 Those who occupied seats on the stage were: Mrs. J. A. Kirkpatrick, Ex-President of the Alaba|ma Division. Daughters of the Confederacy: Mrs. Carrie Lomax, Mrs. Franklin Fillmore, President of Sophie Bibb Chapter; Mrs C.. A. -Laniery President of the Cradle of the Confederacy Chapter; Mrs. F. P. Glass. President or the Dixie Chapter; Mrs. Jesse Lamar, Sec retary of the Cradle of the Confeder- acy Chapter; Mrs. J. G. Finley, Pres ident of the Secession Chapter; Mrs. J. W. A. Sanford and Miss Francis Fuller; Hon. Hannis Taylor or MoDiie, Judge J. B. Fuller, President Of Camp Lomax; Rev. Dr. c. w. Patterson Pastor ot the First Presbyterian Church: Messrs. C.. A. EanieEs Paul Sanguinettb J. w. A. Sanford ST. ana William Berney.-
 Tbe exercisess commenced with a "reveille call'' and the hearts of the xeterans were thrilled at the sound of the martial music.
 JudRe I. B. Fuller called on Rev. Dr. G. W. Patterson to lead in prayer. ar fer which Hon. J. W. A. Sanford ln- troduced the speaker Of the evening. Hon. Hannis Taylor of Mobile.
 General Sanford said in introducing MT. Taylor:
 "In inc Constitution of Camp Lomsx, I1ritad ConfederNe Veterans of Mort 0omery. is an article which provides that the third day of June in every wear shall be celebrated with appropri- ate ceremonies, in order that the birth day of Jefferson Davis shall be held in perpetual remembrance by the peo- ple. and in 1896 a resolution in almost the identical language was adopted unanimously at a general reunion Of the Confederate Veterans of the South ern States. Notwithstanding these facts, the day has never been honored except in a brief. hurried, imperfect and totally inadequate manner at Lou isyille in 1900.
 "And in Montgomery for the first time under the influence and energy of Colonel Fuller the able and efficient commander of the Camp the citizens have assembled to pay some tribute to him. who was the ideal impersonation of the exalted and splendid character istics that especially distinguish our people.
 We are glad that an eminent cit izen of Alabama has consented to par ticipate in these ceremonies. His ge- nius and profound scholarship have rendered him famous both in Europe and America. His sagacious and skill full diplomacy in troublous times met the approval of our entire country, and his thoughtful and brilliant oratory will now delight you.
 T have the pleasure of introducing the Hon. Hannis Taylor of Mobile."
 Mir. Taylor was greeted with tre- mendous applause and it was some seconds before he could proceed. At first he was calm and deliberate. Then gradually his words found harmony with the audience. The speaker enter ed with vim and enthusiasm into his subject and he carried the audience along with him. Those who heard re- alized that what was said emanated from a great mind, and every syllable was eagerly listened to. After speak,