The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-24
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they fought against Invasion, that they
fought for principles that never have
and never will change. The followers
OF Lee are, l believe, still following
the principles OF the greatest human
leader who was ever born In this or
any other land-a leader whose chief
greatness rested in the fact that in
his every thought and hope he was a
consistent follower OF Jesus Christ.
prolonged cheering.)
TOO much cannot be said of the
loyalty and fortitude of our dear South
Iern women" said Captain Whtttle, "the
fairest, purest and best of Gods crea-
lures, and may the blessings Of AL
mighty God make us worthy of the
love and affection of such women"
The notable address of Captain Whit.
tie was responded to by Colonel
Thomas Smith, of Warrenton, son OF
fame. Colonel Smith told of the open
handed hospitality of Southern women
in wartimes, when he who wore the
Confederate gray was always sure of
meal at the home Of any Virginan.
'"Thls condition has not changed" said
the speaker. who gracefully acknowl-
edged the hospitality Of the people OF
Norfolk In their preparations for the
grand camp. Perorations to several
past commanders Of the grand camp
beginning with Hon. James Barron
federacy. met with the cheers OF the
audience. Colonel Smiths speech made
la fine impression.
The Confederate cholrs Of Norfolk
Portsmouth and Berkeley Joined in sing
ing Dixie" being almost drowned in
the yells of applause, the singers in
gray Jackets waving Confederate flags
Tor the Business Men.
On the part OF the business men OF
Norfolk an address of welcome was
delivered by Hon. William A. Anderson
president OF the Board Of Trade OF
Norfolk, who spoke of the organlza-
ton of Confederate veterans as "the
greatest and grandest Of modern
times"
1--WE not only have tho welcome from
1.-THE veterans and citizens Of Norfolk
but from, many of those who wore the
blue, and who, forty years ago. threw
minie-balls from behind bars of fences
and are now as ready to throw high
balls below your vests from before the
bars OF Norfolk" (Wild applause.)
Judge Samuel W. Williams, of Wythe-
vile, Va, who responded, opened his
remarks by calling for q real "rehel
yell" which was given with a will
UO6o ttNSAAlld41lS sAAlhNS tlp
fine address, AS to the Confederate
cho.rs he said:
II think II Is one of the happies,
|ideas have seen originated in recent
years. The Southern women have
helped us to build up the waste places
and builded our monuments to Roui
sacred dead Song forbtds that nobl,
deeds should die. Modern commercial.
ism or any other influence may do IT.
worst, but iffSouthern women keep OF
|singing Southern songs they can neve,
l,crush the immortal spirit that rise.
1Ifron,9 The blood-soaked soil OF Virginia
"yyhen we fall the Sons and Daugh
tiers will keep the spirit Of the South
l.allye. and forever will they honor tn.
men who fought in the gray for ths
l,Stars ana Bars HI 2 II III
The presentation OF the annual re-
port ID a. General Stewart, grand com
mander, closed the ay'a session or Til,
grand camp. = he eport covered \ TIL
lWorl gos Che ggand camp for the pas