Evening star., 1902-06-04
MARK OF DISTINCTION
CROSSES OF HONOR PRESENTED
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Gifts of Stonewall Chapter, U. D. c.
Addresses by Rev. Randolph z.
McKim and Others.

Confederate Veterans Hall was crowded
last night by persons assembled to witness
the first presentation of crosses Of honor
by StonewaH Jackson Chapter. Nc. -. L.
ID. c, Of this city. The idea OF the south
ern cross of honor to be given by the
| United Daughters Of the confederacy to the
soldiers and sailors in the confederate serv-
ice originated with Mrs. Mary Ann Cobb
Erwin Of Athens. Ga. The designs used
We're adopted at the Richmond reunion I'm
November 1889. They are of bronze. made
from captured confederate cannon. gener-
ously donated to the order by the United
States government for this purpose. They
are Maltese in design and suspended from
bar by chain. The front presents I'm tbe
center the battle flag, surrounded by a
wreath, and on the ends of the cross
United Daughters Confederacy TO the
=: I. " The reverse side bears the words
southern cross of honor with the in
scription 'Deo Dendice, 1s6l-ls65." In the
center.
Program of Interest.
The program last evening was carried
with the enthusiasm usual among south
erners. and held the interest of the andi-
ence up to the finish. The hall was pro-
fusely decorated with tropical plants and
cut fowers and festooned with the red and
white colors OF the chapter Mr. H. b.
Llttlepage. vice president OF the Confed-
crate Veterans Association. presided in the
absence OF the president, ex-Secretary
Hilary A. Herbert The meeting was
opened with prayer by Rev. L. T. Thomp-
son.
Then followed the singing of Down Upon
the Suwanee River by a quartet condnct-
ed by Miss Virginia Powell Goodwin.
Dr. Randolph II. McKim delivered an elo-
auent and impressive address on behalf OF
the ladies OF the chapter. The rules and
regulations governing the methods OF pro-
curing. receiving and wearing the crosses
were read by Mr.. NJ. S. Thompson, and as
the name of each veteran to whom crosses
were to be given was called he came up
ana the cross was pinned upon his Exat
lapel by Miss Mary Custis Lee, daukAkfer
of Gen. Robert f. Lee. As each veteran
stepped forward he was greeted with APP
plauSe. and Miss Lee cordially shook the
hand Of each as he left the platform
Those receiving crosses were E. W. An
derson. George w. Amiss w. p. Couper
DR.. G. Wythe Cook. James NJ. Caperton,
Gordon. Judge c. B. Howry. Findiay Har-
ris. Robert NJ. Narrower. ID. c. Harrison
QineaD Charles c. Ivy. Gen. L. L. Lomax.
Randolph II. McKim. J. b. McWhirt
Franklin II. Mackey, H. H. Marmaauke,
BENJAMIN Martin. DR.. A. b. Mitchell. T.
Quitman Munce. John Money Felix Null
doom, Judge Seth Shepard. Rev. Albert
Rhett Stuart Frank Talbert Rev w s
Thompson. Presley l.. w. Thornton. John
f. Treutlen. James A. Workman. Gen.
Marcus j. Wright and DIR. William p.
Young.
Represents the Veterans.
Mr.. Findlay Harris made a speech on be-
half of the veterans receiving crosses, and
spoke warmly Of the southern women and
their work in not only honoring the old
soldiers by these crosses, but in ever ad-
to the wants and necessities OF
the needy and afflicted survivors and their
dependents He then presented to each -
of the Stonewaii Jackson Chapter.
as testimonial of affection from the vet
Grams receiving crosses, unique design In
the shape of the crosses made from con-
money with ribbon streamers on
" hich the name of the chapter, a minute
Of the presentation of the crosses and the
date were printed. This came In the nature
Of a surprise to the members and was re-
ceired with evidences of the greatest pleas
ure and appr eciation.
The thoroughly enjoyable meeting was
hen closed by the rendition of Dixie by the
quartet, many of the audience joining In
The singing.
Handsome souvenir programs were pre-
pared for the occasion, printed on confed-
crate gray paper and bearing appropriately
designs OF the insignia of the
chapter and of the Confederate Veterans
and including the names Of the
members of the chapter. the names Of the
Veterans receiving crosses and OF the COM
nittee OF ARRANGEMENTS.