Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-31
CoNFEDERATE REUNION.

tue COnlSueIal6 heuhiOu CeSdh III AhOu-
moud that day. There was nothing to
mar the spirit of the occasion. The tenn
persture was that which made the exer-
cises comfortable 10 everv way.
At $3.50 O'Clock the United Confede-
rate Veterans were called to order. pray
er being offered by Rev. John Willism
Jones, "the fighting parson." Gov.
Swanson welcomed the veterans to Viz
GINA amid the greatest enthusiasm, the
waving of Confederate Gags and the bands
playing "Dixie" bringing the old men
to their fee! with yels that shook the
building. Mayor Carlton Mccarthy well
coined the visitors TO the city.
Gen. Stephen d. Lac, commander-iu-
chief, then made an eloquent address
that brought the veterans to their feet
with cheers. He accepted for the vet
eraDs the hospitality of the State and
city.
Practically the same programme was
carried out at the meeting OF the Sons OF
Confederate Veterans in the City Au-
ditOrium.
All the meetings we're comparatively
short, the naming of committees ending
the sessions TOR the day. AT ll:3O o'clock
adjournment for the day WGs had, and
preparations were begun for the parade
Incidental to the unwilling Of the Gen.
j. Z. u. Stuart monument, which took
place at 2:30 o. clock.
The parade formed at Capitol Square
and moved out Grace street to Fifth, 10
franklin, and to the monument. Veter-
aus from every State we're 10 lice. The
men marched slowly. Many Of them are
old and feeble.
Uniforms which had seen service 10
the war were much in evidence. Battle
flags carried by men who performed the
same service on the field Of battle were
frequent. Tue line was long one, with
many thousands of people lining the
route of march. Every comfort for the
old men had been made. Water was at
every corner, and scores of volunteer
physicians were at hand to attend any
case OF sudden illness. Ambulsnces were
10 line for any emergency. Flags waved
and bands played, the people cheered,
and school children sang songs. 1t was
an inspiring sight.
The parade started at clock, and al
The monument the ceremonies began as
the head OF the column came up. AT
$3.50 O'Clock the monument to the great
cavalryman was exposed to view, amid
salvos of artillery. Thousands of peo-
pie yelled IS the veil Hss drawn by little
Miss Virginia Stuart WIller, a grand
daughter of Gen. Stuart.
The ceremonies opened with prayer by
Rev. Walter Q. Hulleben, of Stanton,
who was a member of General StuarPs
staff. Upon the platform were seated the
orator OF the dsy, Gen. Theodore S.
Garrett, of Norfolk; Governor Swanson
and his party and the several State and
city officials, who participated actively
in the ceremonies.
Major A. r. VeDable, another OF
S!uart's staff officers, introduced General
Garnet, who wss received with tumuliu-
Gus applause. Throughout bis speech
cheers ard the "re5el yelP' broke out
frequently. Mayor Carlton Mccarthy
accepted the monument on behalf of the
city.
Immediately following this the column
dead we're decorated with flowers by low
Ing hands, the patriotic societies paying
attention TO the mound over each man.
a mastery address was delivered by
Rev. Wilbourn Dudley Powers and list.
ened TO by thousands with barred heads.
out of respect for the desd, Finally the
salute TO The dead Was fred by the Rich
mond Light Artillery Blues. Taps were
sounded and the exercises concluded
with benediction.
Never before has the city been 80
crowded. 1t is doubtless the last time |
that many ofthe old men will come here.
and they are making the most Of it, and |
the city is doing the honors with lavish
hand.
Business is practically suspended while
is paid The memory OF the dead
and honor TO the survivors.
Between 4 a1d 6 O'Clock In the after
loon the ladies Of the Richmond pa.
riodc aud historical organizations held
reception in honor Of the visiting spon-
ors and other ladies from a distance
epresenting memorial organizations.
The veterans met this morning in the ,
iorSe Show building, where eloquent ,
peeches were made By Senator John :
V. Daniel and C)l. Robert Z. Lee, ir. .
It the Confederate Museum this even. !
lg reception was held TO the Confed- |;
rate Veterans, Sons of Veterans, spou- .
ors and maids OF honor.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans held :
lsiness meetings this morning and this h
'ening In the City Auditorium and the T
onfederate Memorial Association held a Il
Getting this morning. =
BIr Ryan.
Hon. John F. Ryan recently returned le
me suffering from severe cold which -