The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-21
NEW ORLEANS REUNION
Memorial Services for Those
 Who Have Gone. =
Ample Tribute Rendered to Those Now Dead Who Followed the Southern Cross-Rev. J. J. Finley of Baskerville, Va,
 Breaches the Sermon.

New Orleans, May 20.-Today's session of the Confederate reunion closed with a prayer. The first words or the pet- ton for Divine guidance and blessing 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. For this was the day, portion of which had been set apart for services in honor of the hero dead of the Confederate cause, for the glorification of their deeds. Tor the hallowing of their memories, for the sanctification of the cause for which they lived and died.
 Thy tribute was most amply rendered. It waAfOnered in the burning words of the sEor and the fiery plaudts of his hear Srs as they saw again through him the martial prowess of their brothers, who have joined the eternal muster. It was rendered in the sobs of beautiful women and in the self-contained grief Of stai- wart men, when it was borne home to them once more that the comrades they so deeply loved, the leaders so highly hon ored could be nothing to them but a priceless memory.
 The memorial services were opened promptly at F o'clock by General Gordon who said:
 General Gordon Speaks.
 And now, my comrades, the appointed time has come for the services in honor of our immortal dead-and for the open ing of these exercises believe we should give thanks to Almighty God for the lives they lived and ask His benediction for them and us for the time to come. am going to ask General Young of Ken lucky to lead us in prayer.
 General Young delivered an eloquent Invocation and was followed by Gen. J. A. Chalaron, who read euiogy on the
 1F T.att led federate Veterans, George Moorman or New Orleans. General Cabell followed in a brief adddess in which he paid warm tribute to the late Adjutant General. The resolutions were adopted by a silent rls- ing vote.
 Gen. Gordon then introduced Rev. J. J. Finley of Baskerville. Va, who delivered the annual memorial sermon: It was a strong address fervid in its patriotism. replete with loving words for the dear and bright with promises of hope for the South that is, anr the South that Is yet to be- He moved his hearers to frequent applause and several times brought many of them to tears. "The vacant chair was played softly by the band and then s.taps'' was blown A short prayer by Chaplain General Jones brought the me- morial exercises to a close and an ad- iournment was then taken until tomorrow morning at g o'clock.
 Report of Mickle.
 Prior to the memorial exercises. the financial report of Adjutant General Mickle was presented and approved.
 The financial statement of AdJutant General Mckle showed for the fiscal year the following receipts:
 Camp dues. $1, PIP; commissions and cer- tifcates of membership, S1; donations, 4S3S; total $2,0S1.
 Disbursements were $1.267( leaving bal ance of $Sl4
 The report of the Historical Committee which was of considerable length was read by Gen. J. J. Horner and Gen. s. D. Lee by turns. It dwelt exhaustively with the efforts of the committee to secure an impartial historical record for the South and made series of recommendations regarding various publications, praising some and condemning others. It was adopted without dissent.
 Following the presentation of the com mittee reports. W. P. Lane. of Texas. a member of the Sons of Veterans, Pre- scented the greetings of his organizati tion to the older body and created much en- thusiasm among the veterans by the en- ergy of his sentiments and the force of his delivery.
 When he had ceased speaking, General c. I. Walker of Virginia moved that committee of five be appointed to arrange 
 of veterans and the parent organization. General Gordon appointed as members, General C. I. Walker. General B. H. Young. General Robert White, General J. A Webb and General w. P. Tarry.
 ''I move. MT. Chairman, said General Cabell. rising to his feet, that the trans mississippi Department be represented on that committee. We have by far the largest camp of Sons of Veterans in the South and I think we should be repre- sented."
 ..I guess there will be no objection to that" said General Gordon, and he named as additional members General Van Zandt and General Felix Robertson Of the Trans Mississippi Department.
 "General Gordon" General Gordon, !" shouted a delegate What is it. com rade?" asked the General
 Wanted-A Private.
 That committee is all generals. want A private on 1t"
 The motion was promptly seconded and carried and the General said
 Now. you've got your private. Name him"
 vnuch to the amusement of the conven-
 What State are you from?" asked the General
 Alabama"
 "All right, Alabama. Let's nave private from Alabama"
 The delegate was not able to produce his man and the General remarked: .'Well. the commander -in-chet VIII ';s- s.c,e the responsit ;lity of putting an Ala bama private on that committee at a later time"
 General Gordon then introduced to tte convention Miss Lucy L. Hill of Chicago a daughter of General A. P. Hill. She was accorded a most enthusiastic wei come
 This closed the business of the con vention. the hour for the memorial services having arrived.
 The Sons of Veterans met again today and listened to the reports of various ~ammitteeA