Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-22
Annual Parade Of Reunion
at New Orleans.
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New Orleans, La, May 22.-The an
nual parade. probably the most inter-
esting feature of the United Confede.
rate Veterans reunion so far as the
rank and file is concerned. took place
today and was witnessed by great
crowds of cheering spectators.
The parade formed in st. Charles av-
enue near Lee Circle, at 2 o'clock and
began its march through the business
section of the city The principal
point of interest along the line of
march was the st. Charles hotel. from
the balconies Of which the parade was
reviewed by city officials and a num-
ber of distinguished. guests.
Many novel and interesting features
were introduced in the parade this
year. The line was led by the First
Cavalry troop of the Louisiana Nation
al Guard and the Memphis Bugle corps
followed by an elaborately decorated
tallyho containing one young lady from
eacu southern state ap herald ana ore
a. -spolo9' for Nv Orleans Nc
came Gener4 fpha
manGils III, ans,
snd his stat.
- .nat d., sion consisted OF the
=. ny oi the Tennessee department,
led by General Stephen d. Lee. I'm.
mediately behind General Lee and his
STAFF came tn Florida division. which
was followed in turn by the divisions
of Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi. Lou
isiana and Kentucky. After the de-
partment of Tennessee came the army
of Virginia, with LieutenantGeneral
c. Irvine Walker in command. The
North Carolina division came first.
Then came the Maryland division, the
Virginia division, the District of Co
lumbia division and the South Caro-
lima and West Virginia divisions.
The next division consisted of the
rans-Mississippi department of the
United Confederate Veterans, COM
msnded by General w. L. Cabell. who
was attended by his staff. Behind
them marched the six divisions of the
department, containing the veterans
of Missouri, Texas, Arkansas. Indian
Territory and Oklahoma, and those
from the Pacific division. Following
the last division was the section as
signed to the Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, who are holding their reunion
in New Orleans. The various camps
made a good showing, many of them
having complete uniforms in gray.
A number of carriages contained dis
abled veterans who desired to be in
the parade, but were not physically
able to stand the strain of marching.
They received frequent cheers along
the route. When well past the review
ing stand. after having completed the
line of march, the parade was dismiss
ed at Canal street, and the veterans
scattered to their state headquarters.
The reunion which closes today has
the history of the great organiza-
ton. The Crescent City has lived up
to its reputation for lavish hospitality
and has well demonstrated its capabil-
ity of caringf the largest gatherings.
During the week there has been
round of entertainment for all. The
visitors have been escorted to all the
places of interest in and about the
city. and when the business sessions
OF the reunion have not been in prog
ress there have been receptions, lunch
cons. balls and other features to make
their stay in the city enjoyable. The
bulk of the crowd will turn their faces
homeward this evening, but many Will
remain few days longer for the pur'
pose of sightseeing.