The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-10

The members Of Lee and Pickett Camps
and OF the other bands of noble Confed-
crates throughout the State are begin
ming to talk about the great reunion to
be held in Memphis this year and to plan
for attending the convention. On the
other hand the Memphis veterans are
perfecting their arrangements to make
the meeting one of the best in the history
of the U. C. v, and to insure a royal
good time to all the old soldiers who be-
come their guests. Virginia will be well
represented at this years reunion and
the indications generally are for d large
attendance
y letter written by Mrs. Davis Cox
secretary of the Woman's Forrest Nonu-
mcnt Association, gives some interesting
information about the preparations for
the convention She writes:
'.Appreciating the honor conferred upon
the Bluff City in holding the 1901 Confed-
crate Veterans Reunion here, the citizens
of Memphis are bestirring themselves to
do honor to the guests in right royal
style.
.fNot only the resident veterans, but
every man, woman and child in this city
of 1o232O inhabitants is eagerly looking
forward to the coming reunion, ana
everyone stands ready to step INTO inc
and assist in making it grand success.
THE most notably beautiful thing in
connection with the contributions and
work is the fact that whatever is done
i; done chcerfully, eagerly and whole
souledly.
..rrhe Committee on Hotels and Accom-
modatious has met and completed plans.
Such enthusiastic and well-known men
form the committee as W a. Gage,
chairman: A. S. Caldwell, r. T. Lake,
O. X. Houck, Hugh Petit, George /.
Broadnax, Il. Conn Bruce, w. NJ. Bali,
w. II. Moore W. I. Cole, Henry Leuhr-
mann, G.. l. Neptune, Evander "nllanis'
II. IS. Proudit, w. E. McGhee, W. -.
Roberts, E. d. Leidy. James Nathan d.
M. Semmes, IL. u. wilson, Y. - D'pp'
Il. j. Darnell.
WILL BE WE'LL FED.
.IJow to comfortably hoase and feed
tho veterans is a matter receiving the
rioet careful consideration at the hands
of the committee. That they Will be Wen
and abundantly fed is an assured thits.
After much consideration it is about con-
c,udcd that a building something on the
order of >, coliseum, with q seating ca
nacjty of 1900 people, will DE built on
tho bluff which belongs to the CITY WITH
t,e entrance: on Front and Court Streets
and. being situated in the heart OF the
CITY, will. be most conEenlert 10 eNeiS
thing for those dear old heroes whose
deed. will live in prose and song until
TIME and eternity are rolled together III
one General Norman estimates that
s+,,are will be 5000 veterans in attend
ances as Memphis is the centre OF such
~ large field of veterans and so acceSsl-
.hlc from everywhere. Acting upon this
suggestion, Chairman Myers. OF the Conf
.r,iesary Committee, will be amply pre-
r,a1.ei to feed them, ana the space under
tho seats in the Coliseum will be hiled
with cots.
"Arrsngements have been completed TO
entertain the generals, sponsors aiiu
, ids Of honor at the Peabody Hotel, and
fortv-four ladies are expected in this
body. Thus the veterans, generals, spon-
sors and maids of honor are provided Tor.
Rut Memphis guests will NOT be con-
Il, % 10 these Thousands Of people are
crmine. to do honor to our loved heroes;
sons OF veterans, younger brothers., Wiio
arc now allowed to join these orsanlza-
lions. Confederate daughters, and Veter-
ans, widows will all be present VIII
Nemphis be ready for them? Yes, glad
,v YES. Captain LAWYER who is CHAIR
n-an of hospitality, has twenty assist
ants. and believing their work to be the
Foundation of the success OF the reunion.
they will see tnit efeisoiie niluo
.cconmodation and no one need remain
away for fear of not finding good
hoardinr-house or hotel. Accommodation
Information will be printed in book form
and there will be a committee at depots
10 meet each incoming train, and their
watchword will be, no trouble to answer
questions
J Amusements for the veterans will be
made a. special feature Of the occasion,
and is in the able hands Of Mr.. Snowden.
A grand ball, fireworks, a river eXcur-
sion and lots of good music are being ar
ranged for. Five bands are engaged for
the entire time. There will be music
festival under the auspices of the Mozart;
Society The main featur Of tha festi-
val VIII be the aappearances Of the Chi