Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26
THE NASHVILLE REUNION,

that all arrangements have heeh
perfected for entertaining the I'M
ted Confederate Veterans at Nash
vile June l4-l6.
The Camps of Veterans, I II 9
Sons of Veterans and the three
Chapters of the Daughters of the
Confederacy are working in har-
mouy with the business organiza-
ton of Nashville TO furnish mn en-
tertainment as nearly faultless ms
possible.
The fact that these conventions
had become so expensive to cities
entertaining so deferred action
that it WAS left for Nashville to be
come host again sooner than was
expected But the capital of the
Volunteer State, aided by adjacent
communities, is ready. All of the
people are in hearty accord, an d
the arrangements are such that
this invitation, to Confederate We
terans everywhere, is extended
without misgiving in any particu-
lar. Arrangements are far better
than ever before for Veterans to
meet their old commands on h
campus of Vanderbilt University.
The only variation from former
rules of entertainment is the Civ
ing of the "old soldiers" pre- fer
ence. This action will no APPROX
ed by every loyal, beautiful wo-
uan who comes to do them honor
While sponsors and their maids
of honor will be entertained Toy
their Department, Divisiun and
Brigade Commanders, provision is
being made for mani. of them in
the homes of our best people, so
the committee is confident Of rs
perfectly delightful reunion as has
ever been held. The orator of the
occasion will be Rev =. McKim,
of Washington, ID. C., who served
in the Army of Northern Nlrgi-
MIA, a most loyal Confederate and
an eloquent speaker
The Confederated Southern Me
mortal Association-that of the
Mothers Of the Confectionery"
who never ceased thsir labors al |
ter caring for the sick and wound
ed, but went right ON erecting
monuments TO the dead, will hold !
their annual convention. The I'm
ted Sons of Confederate Veterans
will also hold their annual conyen.
ton, with promise of more active
service and zeal than ever before,
hence the importance OF this re-
union is second to none in the his
tory of the organization.
Reasons not heretofore appeal.
ing TO the heroes of the Confede- !
racy should bestir every Southern |
p ,triot. An impression prevails |
that only few more of these gen
eral reunions will be held, and as
TINS meeting will be the first since
the death of that magnetic a n d |
matchless man, the only Comman
der in Chief while living, General
John b. Gordon, it will be fitting
to DO his memory honor by the
l,rgest attendance possible. At
this service Judge Thos Il. Jones,
Ex-Governor of Alabama, has been
selected to prepare resolutions in
honoring Gen Gordon
Don't let your bravest and best
soldiers fail to come from lack Of
means; provide ths small sum for
their railroad fare; and when they
arrive we will feed them and pro-
vide them lodging absolutely free
of expense.
While first consideration is Civ
Ell the Veterans, as open hearted
hospitality to all, as was ever Civ
en- worthy, patriotic people, will
be extended.
1t is earnestly requested n d
urged that all camps report prop
erly to Secretary X. l.. eastman,
the number af Veterans for whom
free entertainment is to b. sup
piled.