The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-22
CAMP FNJOYS
 DELIGHTFUL TIME
HARDEE MEMBERSHIP SPENDS A DELIGHTFUL DAY AT NORTH BIRMINGHAM PARK-coMMAND- ER JoHNSTON's REPORT.

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet e1 ans, enjoyed an outing and barbecue yesterday at NorSh Birmingham Park. A large number of thc membership of the oemp were present, as we'll as friends of the veterans. Many speeches were made md a delightful day was spent. Among the speakers were Mayor ". M. Dren- nen, ex Governor Joseph F. Johnston, Colonel Sumpter Lea, Captain R. F. Kclb Colonel S. W. John, Colonel J. w. Bush, Colonel w. H. Denson, Captain J. E. Webb Captain W. C. Ward, Captain Fl anlk S. White, Judge NJ w. Steele, pr. L. S. Handley and Mr. NJ. H. Wells.
 The following report was made at the IT eeting yesterday by Commander John M. Johnston:
 That under date of June 16 l ad- dr essed a letter of Information sugses- ton and appeal as to ths condition, du- ties. workings plans and purposes of this tamp to each and every comrade on our rolls
 That under date of June 1T l ad- dressed a letter to General Rufus N Rhodes, commander of Camp Clayton, Sons of Confederate Veterans, expressing our earnest desire for ths sympathy, aid end co-operatlon of all sons of Confeder- ate veterans in Jefferson county In cur undertakings thanking him and his camp for their sympathy and aid irl the past end suggesting any needed reorganiza- ticn of Camp Clayton and steps Tor large ly increasing It's membership. l have to report that Commander Rhodes has been end is out of the ciry.
 That under date of June II addressed letter to Mrs Joseph F. Johnston, first vice president of Pelham Chapter, Uni ted Daughters of the Confectionery CMrs. E. T. Taliaferro, president, being absent in Europe), expressing our grateful ap- preciation of all that Pelham Chapter mas done, and is doing, for us and our reaul- ness and desire to heartily cooperate with said chapter in its work, and es- peoially in It's pending efforts to raise funds for a fitting Confederate monu- .ncnt at Capitol Park suggesting that It's membership be largely increased and re- duesting that its plans and wishes be commune atod to our specinl conmittee of twelve of which Comrade w. J. M1l- ner Is chairmon.
 That by my directions the adjutant has secured Q furnished room, suitable both for our office with regular fixed business hours) and for our assembly hall at all regular and special meetings. This arrangement, the details of which the ad- jutsnt wall report, seems to well nll a long-felt want. The location is desirable and convenient one, the rent is within our ability and a number of comrades have expressed their approval.
 Your committee on the proposed Camp Herdee cottage at Mountain Crock home for Confederate soldiers and sail CTS are ready and anxious to begln' prosecute ard finish this work earn estly recommend that this committee pc at once placed In funds therefore. Let US first provide this home for old, SICK and needy comrades, this, however, With out unduly delaying or hinder1ng the work of the special committee of twelve end our general plans and purposes TOT and about the early erection and oedlca- ton of the proposed Confederate monu- ment at Capitol Park.
 "In addition to the heretofore suggest ed history of each of the Jefferson coun- ty companies (now standing referred 10 our special committee of twelve), 1t Is desired to have written for publication special articles, sketches. etc, relating to battles and incidents generally Of the war and the connection of our men ana women herewith. In this way the in- terest of our people at large, ana es- necially of Confederate soldiers and their families can best be stimulated, increased and kept alive for and in behalf Of the great responsibilities and undertaklnSs which this camp has already assumed and which will arise from time to tinle'
 'T recommend that the office Of his- torian be created, to be filled by ap- pointment as in the case of our othe- non-commissioned officers, and rec ommend further that one and the same person may hold the office of librarian and historian. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. JOHNSTON, Commander"