The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-05
MONUMENT UNVEILED.
Hon. B. H. Screws of Montgomery
 Delivers Address at Greenville.

Ueltvers Address at Greenvllle. Greenville. June 4-(Special)- l)-Yester- day marked an important event In the history of Greenville, the unveiling of the monument erected to the memory of Buffers Confederate heroes. The shaft stands on the little slope that lies be- tween Commerce Street and the Metho- dist Church. Its erection is the work of Father Ryan Chapter, U. D. c. The exercises yesterday began with a prayer by Rev. Eugene M. Stewart. Thirteen young ladies, dressed in white. a sash of red from the shoulder bearing the name of Southern State, under the leadership of one as captain, went through a drill exercise, and at the close formed a circle around the monument. After a short recitation by Miss Leila Shanks, they unveiled the shaft, and simultaneously Dixie was begun by members of the ClRpter, taken up by the girls around the monument and all sang the grand old tune as never had they sung 1t before. The beautiful poem writ ten by one of Alabama's most gifted and patriotic daughters, Mrs, I. M. P. Ock- enden, was used and the words made the song perfect. Mrs Ockenden, who is visiting her old home, had been invited to a seat on the platform, and her pres- ence was particularly appreciated on this occasion. Her name and that of her il- lustrious father and Christian mother are linked with many noble deeds of mercy and charity in the four years of civil war. Mrs. Ockenden has a warm place in the hearts of Buffers citizens.
 Hon. c. E. Hamilton, in an elegant in. troduction, presented the orator of the occasion, Hon. B. H. Screws of Mont. gomery. Rarely is the opportunity given Greenville audience to listen to an ad. dress so beautiful, so appropriate and perfect Though in the open air, all heard. him distinctly and every sentence fell like music. When he concluded there was a feeling of disappointment that the address was not even longer It was the universal verdict that no ora tor in the State could have more thor oughly charmed his audience, The Chap ter and the public thank him for the ele- gant address
 Bonnie Blue Flag was next rendered, after which Mrs w. l.. Hunter gave an appropriate and well-rendered reading Col. T. W. Peagler, as master of cere- monies, then read the names of the vete- rams who had applied for Crosses of Honor. and as they came forward and stood in line several members of the Chapter went forward and presented the crosses. After prayer by Rev. w. A.
 
 The Fiddlers' Convention. which the rain prevented last month, came of at the city hall last night, and was a great success. Twenty-one musicians from this and surrounding counties partici- pated and played to a crowded house. Hon, c. E. Hamilton. as master of cere- monies. played well his part and added greatly to the amusement of the pro- gram.
 l. Y. Trawick, J. E. Smyth and I. N. Mcbride not only made competent judges. but were untiring in their efforts in work ing to make the affair a success. That 1t was a success all will admit, though A heavy rain just before night may have Kept some from attending Each fiddler was allowed ten minutes, but did mt consume the time, and when all had play ed and the judges retired to make their decision. number of selections were given on banjo. guitar and violin. Old- fashioned tunes were played throughout the evening and the audience will not soon forget Happy times way down in butier. Devils Dream," Come. Haste 10 the Wedding" and many other tunes of lang syne
 The first prize, gold watch xuas awarded Joe Carter; the second, s10 in gold George Philyaw: third, S5 in gold VIII Ihames. A number of other excei lent prizes were given and thus closed the nrst Ftddlers' Convention in Rut- Ter ]" Du'-
 Mrs. l. l.. Watkins came down from montgomery this morning for a visit Inf severai days to her sisters, Mrs, Wilson and Mrs. Cater