The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
FOR THE HERO DEAD
SERVICE WAS HELD BY VETE-
RAMS CONVENTION.
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTES PAID.
BUSINESS SESSION ENDED WITH
MEMORIAL SERVICE.

livered by Rev. j. J. Finley of
Baskerville, Va.-RepOrts Rem
dered to the COnventiOn-Greet-
ings of Sons Presented-COmmitt
Named to Bring About a Closer
Relationship Between the Vete-
rams and Sons of Veterans.
New Orleans, May 2O.-To- days ses-
sion of the Confederate reunion closed
with a prayer. The first words of the
petition for Divine guidance and bless
ing were spoken by the chaplain, while
the echoes of taps" the most sad and
yet the most beautiful of all bugle
calls, were yet quivering in the air.
This was a day of which a portion
had been set apart for services in honor
of the hero dead of the Confederate
cause, for the glorification of their
deeds. for the halIowing of their mem
cries, for the sanctification of the cause
for which they lived and died. The
tribute was most amply renedred. 1t
was offered in the burning words of the
orator and the fiery plaudits of his
hearers, as they saw again through
him the martial prowess of their BROTH
ers, who have Joined the eternal mus
ter
1t was rendered in the sobs of beau
tiful women and in the self-contained
grief of stalwart men, when it was
borne home to them once more, that
the comrades they so deeply loved, the
leaders so highly honored, could be
nothing to them but a priceless menu
DRY.
Memorial Service Opened.
The memorial services were opened
promptly at Il o'clock by Gen. Gordon
who said:
"And now, my comrades. the ap-
pointed time has come for the services
in honor of our immortal dead--and
for the opening of these exercises,
believe we should give thanks to AL
mighty God for the lives they lived
and ask His benediction for them and
us for the time to come. 1 am going
to ask Gen. Young of Kentucky to lead
us in prayer
Cen. Young delivered an eloquent In
vocation, and was followed by Gen. j.
A. Chalaron, who read a eulogy on the
late Adjt Gen. George Norman of the
United Confederate Veterans. Gen.
Cabell followed in a brief address, in
which he paid a warm tribute to the
late adjuta11t general. The resolutions
were adopted by a silent rising vote.
Gen. Gordon then introduced Rev. j.
J. Finley of Baskerville, Va, who de-
livered the annual memorial sermon.
1t was a strong address, fervid in its
patriotism, replete with loving words
for the dead and bright promise of
hope for the South that is yet to be.
He moved his hearers to frequent APP
plause,l and several times brought
many of them to tears. THE Vacant
Chair" was played softly by the band,
and then taps was blown. A short
prayer by Chaplain General Jones
brought the memorial exercises to
close, and an adjournment was taken
until tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Reports Were Read.
Prior to the memorial exercises the
financial report of Adjutant General
Mickle was presented and approved,
showing for the fiscal year the follow
ing receipts: 80
Camp dues, $1,212; commissions and
certificates Of membership $31; dona-
tons, 1898. Total, $2,0S1. Disburse-
ments were $1,267, leaving a balance
of 1914.
The report of the Historical Commit
tee which was of considerable length.
was read by Gen. j. j. Horner and
Gen. s. D. Lee by turns. 1t dwelt ex
haustively with the efforts of the COM
mittee to secure an impartial historical
fNr "a
ries of recommendations regarding va
rious publications, praising some and
condemning others. 1t was adopted
without dissent.
Following the presentation of the
committee reports, w. p. Lane of
Texas, a member of the Sons Of Vet
Grams, presented the greetings Of his
organization to the older body and
created much enthusiasm among the
veterans by the energy Of his senti-
ments and the force of his delivery.
Wanted a Private.
When he had ceased speaking, Gen.
c. /. Walker Of Virginia moved that
a committee of five be appointed to
arrange for a closer relationship be-
tween the Sons of Veterans and the
parent organization. Gen. Gordon APP
pointed as members Gen. c. 1. Walker,
Gen. b. H. Young, Gen. Robert White,
Gen. j. A. Webb and Gen. w. P.
larry.
Il move, Mr.. Chairman" said Gen.
Cabell, rising to his feet. that the
trans Mississippi department be repre-
sented on that committee. We have
by far the largest camp of Sons of
Veterans in the South, and think We.
should be represented.
II guess there will be no objection to
that" said Gen. Gordon, and he named
as additional members Gen. VanZant
and Gen. Felix Robertson of the trans
Mississippi department.
Gen. Gordon! Gen. Gordon!" shout
ed a delegate.
what is it, comrade?" asked the
General
THAT committee is all generals.
want a private on II"
The motion was promptly seconded
and carried and the general said:
Now, you've got your private. Name
him."
This the delegate was unable to do,
much 10 the amusement of the con-
vention.
what state are you from% asked
the general
Alabama"
"All right, Alabama. Let's have a
private from Alabama"
The delegate was not able 10 produce
his man and the General remarked
We'll, the commander-in-chlef will
assume the responsibility OF putting an
Alabama private on that committee az
a later time"
Daughter of A. p. HiIl.
Gen. Gordon then introduced ~ the
convention Lucy l.. Hin of Chicago.
daughter Of Gen. A. r. Hin. She was
accorded q most enthusiastic welcome.
This clOaed the bulaneaa OF the con-