Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-01
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

The second days session of the Grand
Camp, Confederate Veterans, in Rich
mond yesterday, was opened BY General
Stephen D. Lee, the commander-in-
chief. Gen. Lee announced tde presen-
tatiou of loving cup TO Chaplain Gen.
J. William Jones, of Richmond, and iu-
troduced Gen. Stone, of Missouri, TO
make the presentation. Gen. Stone
called Miss Edna Pearl Jewell, of Kan
sas City, Mo-, to oliver the beautiful
token OF the affection Of the South for
her chaplain general.
Gen. Lee then introduced Senator
John w. Daniel, who he said was ga
gallant soldier of the Confederacy, who
bears through life constant remind
er of that awful conflict" Senator
Daniel took the stand amid tumultuous
cheers from the old men, who stood on
chairs and threw their hats in the cir
in their enthusiasm. Senator Daniel,
who Was the orator of the day, made one
of his characteristic addresses. He was
interrupted throughout by round after
round of applause.
At the conclusion of Senator Daniel s
address before the Grand Camp, General
Lee presented, amid applause, the only
living daughter of Jefferson Davis, Mrs.
Verina Hayes, of California. The old
veterans became wild with joy at SEER 6
the daughter of their beloved president,
and the hall rang with their cheers. Mrs.
Hayes was accompanied by her two
children, who also came in for large
share of tie applause. Mrs. Hayes will,
on Monday, unveil the memorial to her
father, erected by the Daughters OF the
South. This will be the closing feature
OF the great reunion. Mrs. Hayes smiled
and bowed to the assembled veterans,
but was unable to do more on account
of the tremendous ovation accorded her.
Col. r.. L Lee, il. grandson of the
great Confederate chieftsin, was then in
troduced. Col. Lee, in words that fred
the aged blood of the followers of his
great namesake, vindicated the South of
all charges o: having fostered slavery,
of attempting TO break up the Union,
and other charges which we're made
when the COnfederacy was formed.
The second session of the convention
of the United Sons Of Confederate Vet
Grams was called to order in the City
Auditorium yesterday morning. The ses-
sion was given up chiefly TO the hearing
oi reports fr2cc the various division COM
manders. Many of the reports bespoke
the enthusiasm which is being stirred up
among the organizations in the South
land, and encouragement for the future
Was bespOken as to the keynote OF sue
cess. DR.. Thos. NJ. Over, Of Alabama,
called the convention to order. Rev.
John w. CArdwell, chaplain general,
opened the session with prayer. Many
Interesting papers relative to the work
being accomplished by the Sons were
read.
The great social event of the reunion
took place at the Horse Show Building
last night, when the great ball in honor
of the visiting maids of honor and spon-
sors was rendered. The guest-ot-honor
badge entitled the veterans TO admission.
The bsl WAS one of the most brilliant
ever held at any reunion. The fairest
daughters of the South, appeared upon
the floor escorted by the Sons of Veterans
with whom they danced. The building
was beautifully decorated in the cOlors
Of the Confederscy, and old Southern
dance music was largely used.
Today there was no parades, and the
veterans will find time to secure much
needed rest. There Was meeting of the
convention at the Horse Show building
at $50 o'clock. and q meeting Of the
Confederate Army and Navy Surgeons
at the Reservoir Young Mems Christian
Association building at II O'Clock. Tnis
afternoon a reception for Confederate
women will be held at the WOman's
Club, and at O'Clock the reunion choir
will give a concert at the Auditorium.
At night, Governor and Mrs. Swanson
will hold reception at the Executive
Mansion, and at the Auditorium there
will be Polk Miller's entertainment for
veterans, Sons OF Veterans, sponsors and
maids of honor. The entertainment will
include wartime scenes, with songs and
dances, and the programme has been
arranged TO please the vet
Grams.