The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-23
SORROW TOTRUE BLUES
BANQUET HALL TRANSPORTED
 TO SCENE OF GLOOM.
Annual Occasion of Historic Military Company Adjourned Out of Re-
 spect to Memory of
 Judge Winter.

row for just as the affair was nearing its close the news of the death of Judge commsnd onn "e rsscbaa ths SSsp.1m Sapo or the Captain E. F. Baber commander of the company delivered an eloquent eulogy of Judge Winter and the banquet was ad journed immediately.
 For the twenty third time in the history of the historic company the active mem- bers of the True Blues entertained at a banquet in honor. of the members of the 1S61-65.
 Nearly a quarter of century ago, the Blues inaugurated a custom of annually entertaining the members of the com pany, who followed the Stars and Bars at q banquet. Every year the honorary guests have been smaller in number. There were three more of the old Blues who wore the Grey at the banquet table Much of the success of the company has been ascribed to the interest manifested in the present membership by the mem- bsrs who since 1888 have been members
 The banquet last night promised at it's outset to be the most memorable occa- sion in the history of the company. It will go into history as the occasion of
 At the banquet table In Bastiani and Casstmus's dining parlors were seated nearly seventy members of the Blues, while at the head of the table were seat bloodiest struggle known to modern times, had referred to the Blues as "our company" and men respected and honor ed by their fellow citizens. who have an- swered the roll call of the command.
 The occasion early in the evening was truly delightful one. A palatable menu was exccllently served and all the speakers were particularly happy in their
 The following menu was served:
 Oyster Cocktail
 Broiled Pompano St. Julian Potatoes Celery Pickles Olives
 Chicken Roti
 Lamb Chops French Peas
 Edam Cheese Fruit Punch
 Cigars Coffee.
 Capt. B. F. Baber. IT,, presided as toast master: At his right. was seated Col. B. M. Washburn President of the Survi- vors' Association and a former Captain of the Blues: on his left was seated Judge Court and a former Colonel of the End Alabama regiment, of which the Blues has always been an important factor.
 In hls introductory remarks, Captain Baber referred to the annual custom of bringing in contact the members of the present company with the men who have been members of the famous command. He spoke 0f the proud reputation which the present company has to uphold and eulogize the members of the command who fought for the Lost Cause, and who, since that time. have upheld the stand
 The following toasts were responded to:
 "The Survivors Association" Colonel B. M. Washburn.
 tia" Major J. E. Carter of Selma.
 What Don't Know About Military" Hon. s. H. Dent, Jr.
 "The Local Military" Captain s. H.
 "The Trip to Pensacola in 1884," Hon. c. P. Rogers of Letohatchie.
 ''The Tin Soldier" Lieutenant W. F. Colonel A. B. Garland, a former captain of the Blues, Judge Thomas c. Jones, who as 8 former colonel of the End Ala bama, took occasion to compli- seTVee HS and copment the its on being the only official representative of Alabama at the funeral of General John B. Gordon, Lieutenant Frank Aycock of ber of the Blues. won the national indi- vidual prize drill medal Malcolm Gra- ham of Prattville, former Lieutenant of the Blues, Lieutenant ]. J. Pierce, Cap tain Charles B. Dexter and Captain D.
 On the program of toasts was "The Missing Link" by Judge John e. Winter. Judge Winter was a captain of the Blues nor's Guards immediately after the war before 1t resumed it's old name
 As the last course was being served, Captain Baber arose and said:
 Gentlemen, a great sorrow has entered into our midst. This afternoon ] saw Judge J. G. Winter, whom I had previ- ously asked to respond to a toast al our banquet. and who, as a former Captain. always took the most heartfelt interest in our company. He told me he was look ing forward with great anticipation to be- ing with us tonight. A few minutes ago, l received the news that death came upon i'm oIfhAnniV n a \ man to whom the company could point with pride as a former captain. He was honorable and he was intellectual. He was true to his friends and was always ready to assist he weak. Ills death is d great loss to the Blues, and 1t seems to me that at such time, our annual Der- rymaking should cease. The banquet is adjourned out of respect to the memory
 The members filed silently out of the hall, The Blues will attend the funeral services In body.
 The annual meeting of the Survivors Association of the old True Blues was held last night at the office of B. M. Washburn. Ever since the organization was formed the 22nd of February has
 When the roll was called last night by the Secretary the following answered to their names: B. M. Washburn. Presi- fsn % H cobbs kesTs s5 s a asssley Henry Bethea, V. NJ. Fillmore, Sol Fini- gan, James w. Powell, John W. Powell, W. W. Screws, James Stubbs, H. c. Washburn and w. D. Westcott.
 The roll was called as 1t stood at last adjournment and when the names of Samuel Rambo, Thomas B. Stubbs and F. H. Olcott were called the sad answer was "dead." These three died during the year. Appropriate tributes to their memory were offered by James w. Powell and unanimously adopted.
 The financial report showed a good con- dition in the Treasury Department.
 B. M. Washburn, c. P. Rogers, Sr., and F. H. Cobbs were reelected respectively President, Vice-President and Secretary The meeting then adjourned.
 Captain Baber of the Blues was present. ed. He announced that the company was in splendid condition, with membership of seventy first-class men. It is a com pany he took pardonable pride in saying attended the funeral of General John B. Gordon. It was the only military organi" zation present from Alabama.
 The company, under command of Cap tain Baber, escorted the old Association members to the annual banquet. which is provided in their honor.