The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-20
VETERANS HONOR
 NAME OF R, E LIE Camp Hardee and Pelham Chapter Unite in Celebration. INTERESTING PROGRAMME Colonel Denson and Mrs. Hardmen De- liver Tributes, and Mrs. Louise
 cIarke-PyrnelIi Read Poem.
 To Honor Longstreet.
INTERESTING PROGRAMME

Camp Hardee, U. C. Ns ana Eelnam chapter, U. D. C.. held a joint meeting yesterday afternoon in Tominson hall to celebrate the birthday of Robert D. Lee. An excellent programme, arranged by the committee of Pelham chapter, consisting of Miss Sophie Wittichen. Mrs. R. H. Woodrow and Mrs. Charles Leeper, was carried out
 The hall was filled with the members of the camp and chapter, the entire pro- gramme was enjoyed. It WAS as follows: Prayer-The Rev. l.. s. Handey, D. D. Tribute to General Robert F. Lee Mrs J. U. Hardman.
 Poem, Sword of Lee"-Mrs. c. D. Gil- liam.
 original poem-Mrs. Louise Clarke-Pyr- nelle.
 Presentation of crosses of honor by Mrs. J. A. Rountree, president of Pelham chapter Y. D. c.
 Reading, Lees Farewell to His Army" Mrs. R. II. Woodrow.
 Song Bonnie Blue Flag By veterans and daughters.
 Eulogy on General Lee-By Col w. Il. Denson.
 Benedlction-The Rev. Quincy Ewing.
 The original poem of Mrs. Clark-Pyr- nelle was greatly enjoyed by all present, and as each of the south's heroes was mentioned the applause was long and hearty. Tears frequently stood in the eyes of those present.
 Colonel Denson on
 Colonel Denson spoke at length on the character of General Lee. He described the great leader as man among men. a nd thf o1 aII l,o virtues which had made other men great. He said that there was no one in the an- nals of history who could surpass Lee as man, soldier and patriot.
 The tribute of Mrs. Hardman was as follows
 Mrs. Hardman's Tribute.
 Looking into the faces of you, the com rades of Robert E. Lee. on this the 97th anniversary of his birth, I can see that Lee needs no eulogy to keep green his memory. For memory brings back vividly to each of you some trait of character of deed and glory. Today we can only speak kind words of him, as flowers are dropped on honored graves
 "The strength of character, sterling ln- tegrity. tenacity of purpose and the dag zing brilliancy of the genius of Lee, com-
  ert lI. Lee was a true type of southern chlvalry, and with him aNe sleeping under sod, hearts as grand and glorious as Row land brave and Oliver and all the paladlns and peers who died on Ronscervalles Pass, while struggling around the banner l of ancient Charles On Bunkcr's Hill stands a proud monument to the immortal spirits, who perished there and who, Tn their death consecrated our western con- ,,f f.ao st
 Upon the delta of New Orleans a Pa ran shaft lifts it's head to heaven. com memorative of the heroes who lifted ID the banner of their country in a memora- ble battle In the wilds of Texas, upon | the banks of the turbd Colorado, loving hearts have reared shaft of honor tc those who on the Allamo rendered up their lives to Mexican oppression. Yet q cold marble statue in a hall of fame Is mol needed to commemorate a living idol ir the hearts of any people. History has taken In trust the mournfnl record oi our ilustrious dead and the bard has told | of his deeds of valor in song and story but 1t is to we daughters the duty falls to honor the living with crosses, while W, crown the dead with honor.
 Natures Requlems.
 "rhe forest trees all over our south l land, silent auditors of the dances O. blood, still lift their summer crowned heads to heaven and in winter blast wal | their requiems to our loved and lost,
 'rhe birds warbe their love notes abov, the hillocks where sleep our dead soldiers Suns may come and go. moons may wal and wane, but we shall hear no more tn slogan cry of the southern Saxon.
 ''Yet If the true impress of the greatness of the Confederate soldier is perpetuated it must be through we daughters arouns | the hearthstones of our southern homes A resolution was passed by the camI thanking all those who had taken part II the programme, and also the daughters 0 | Pelham chapter for the interest they hat shown in honoring the memory of Genera 1 Lee"
 committee of three consisting of Brig | Gen John W. Bush, Captain w. c. Ware and Col. W. H. Denson was appointed t draft resolutions on the life and characte of General Longstreet to be read at th next meeting of Camp Hardee. The reso lutions will be in the form of memorial
 X collection was taken up by the caml to aid in paying the expenses of Comrad | G. W. Thompson, who has become unabl 1 to work and who was taken from tn aims house some time ago by Pelham chapter.
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