The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-31
REUNION AT TROY.
General Oates and Colonel Wiley De-
 liver Addresses.

liver Addresses. Troy, July 3O.-(Special. )--To-day's reun- ion and barbecue was a great success, This was the second annual reunion of Confederate veterans to be held here, the | first having been held one year ago. The attendance this year was much greater than last year, there being fully 1 2,5O0 persons present.
 The reunion and barbecue was had at Hendersons Spring, in the northeastern portion of the city, at the same place that 1t was held last year. The entertainment and refreshments were furnished by Camp Ruffin, U. c. ". John W. A. Sanford, U. 6. ", and Troy Chapter. U. D. c.
 There were ten or twelve animals bar becued, besides hundreds of private bas- kets furnished by the ladies of the city. The exercises were opened with a feel ing prayer by Comrade S. A. Pilley, after which there was an address of welcome on behalf of the United Sons of Veter- ans, by Hon. W. H. Sanford. Mir. Sam ford did himself great credit in his effort. which met with applause from the old veterans. half of Camp Ruffin, by Capt. L., H. Bowles, which was both elegant in dic- ton and full of enthusiasm. ls
 Hon. T. M. Murphree, commander of Camp Ruffin. in a few fitting remarks, introduced Gen. William c Oates. Gen eral Oates remarks were full of reminis- cences of the Civil War, which touched a. chord of sympathy in the hearts of his hearers, and brought forth frequent rounds of applause. General Oates was in the midst of the friends of his youth and received a most hearty welcome
 After the conclusion of General Oates address, the choir, composed of the Unit ed Daughters of the Confederacy sang old Folks at Home," in a very impress sive manner
 Col. A. A. Wiley of Montgomery, being present, he was called on for an address. and responded in his usual graceful style. Colonel Wiley is always a welcome visitor to gatherings, especially in this, his na- tive county. After Colonel Wiley's ad- dress. MT. T. E. Murphree sang, with sweetness. Maryland, My Maryland" and was followed by "Stonewall Jack sons Way" sung by Hon. w. H. Sam ford, in his rich baritone voice. at which the assemblage went wild with enthHs siasm. Then all the old veterans joined the choir in singing Dixie"
 The drum corps, composed of R, B. Parks, fife; Sam Fleming, snare drum. and K. P. Powell bass drum. rendered The Girl Left Behind Me-" at which the old veterans made the woods ring with the rebel yell.
 Time was here called. and all repaired to the long tables spread under the arch ing oaks. with everything that the heart of the connoisseur could wish. After din- ner the veterans were again called to or der, to attend to the annual business of the organization.
 Comrade T. M. Murphree was unani- mously reelected commander. The names of the veterans who had died since the last reunion were called, and ordered en- rolled on the dead-list. Those who had not heretofore been decorated with crosses of honor. who had been awarded the same were called to the stand and decor ated by Mrs. F. s. Wood, president of the State U. D. C., assisted by Mrs. E. H. Locke. Miss Emily Bowles, and Mrs. w, H Sanford.
 committee was appointed to select the time and placs for holding the next county reunion, after which Comrade T. H. Brown proposed a resolution of thanks to the ladies and citizens of Troy for their entertainment and hospitality, the choir for it's music. the speakers for their addresses, and the press for it's courte- sles, which resolution was unanimously | adopted
 The veterans then joined in unison in singing God Be With Us Till We Meet Again" after which the chaplain. Rev. S. A. PiIley, dismissed the assemblage with prayer, and the reunion of 1s03 passed into history