The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-18
DICK BOWLING CAMP.
Annual Report Of Officers Submitted a
Yesterdays Meeting.

Annual Report Of Officers Submitted at
Yesterdays Meeting.
Dick Bowling camp met yesterday AFTER
noon with q large attendance.
Resolutions OF respse: 20 the memory OF
Captain william Dunovsnt were presented
and ordered spread upon the minutes ana
also that copy be sent 10 each OF MS sis
tiers.
D. S. Sessions OF Camp James Longstreet,
Ennis, was introduced to the camp and
made some very sound remarks on the
good Of the order"
Major wiIliarn Il. Crank addressed the
camp in the torcible and magnetic style
for which he is noted and warmly ap-
plauded. The major 10 about 20 start for
Virginia TO spend the remainder Of the eDm-
mer and this visit wab "a the nature OF
81 revoir to all his old friends Of the
camp.
Nj. sapp commented strongly on the fact
that Beaumont had 1876 members in It's
camp while Houston only has ninety nine
active members He said that Dallas camp
numbered 1000 and Fort Worth 1890, VIII
Lam Hunter also made an effective speech
The following committee was appointed
% solicit new membership. circular let
Ter or address will be prepared and sent
70 all known Confederate veterans in Har-
ris county explaining the purposes ana
benefits Of the organization, by j. 4. Shpp,
l. L, Cohen and c. Beavens. Major
Crank onered a resolution that the entire
membership be considered members Of the
committee FOR the purpose OF Increasing
the camps muster roll
The yearly report OF Adtutaut Fau Tor
the past year Shows a membership Of nine
ty-nine at the present time Six members
have Joined during the year. Ten members
have died, as follows; George A. Bailey,
Jesse Bryant. o. g. Drew, Peter Hoeuis,
Nike Harnett, J. H nttleneld, T, J. Priu-
die, G. a. QuinlAn, C. A. Wtngate and Cap
tain NJ. o. Howe.
Two members were dropped from the roll
on account Of change OF residence FIFTY
six members paid dues during tho year
Several paid IN advance previous 10 inst
September s, who are not Of course. In
eluded IN this year but we're last year.
Many OF the members not being able q
pay dues are active members by attendance
land this roll Is quite lengthy, Receipts
for dues during the year ere sl4OSo, whior
has been used 1udlciously. assisting wieow'
OF deceased members. The camp putleC
three Of It's members during the year. al {
coet OF SI5.
Adjutaut Fairs report closed with M
Following. And now, comrades, with mer
Ike ourselves who are approaching th'
grave rapidly, let as lay aside our owl
little ambitious schemes. for we viii no
be here long to enjoy any petty advantage
gained. Let us commence the new yea
with petty jealousies thrown aside ana le
US work for the good OF our camp, FOR IN
camp ls the connecting link with our youni
manhood. when we dared all for our be
loved South. ! have, as adJutant don
my best for ave consecutive years for tn
good OF tbe camp, and although j have bee
sorey antagonized at times, creating bite
.afeelings, ! propose to continue in the OIL
way, either as q private or rs an officer
regardless OF results, All that promise is
rhat In the future, as In the past, the goo
of the camp will be my watchword. and
hope all OF my comrades entertain the sam
sentiments"