Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-21
II. +. Lee Camps Banquet.


r. L. Lee Camps Banquet.
The closing scenes in connection with
,ha me hundredth anniversary OF the
birth Of General Robert +. Lee we're
enacted lat Saturday night at C9nfed-
crate Veterans Hall, and it proved 10 be
one of the happieBt gatherings ever held
under the auspices of 4. + Lee Camp oil
confederate Veterans. There was a
large attendance Of members and friends
If the organization, and all present were
much pleased with the entertainment.
The members of The Woman's Auxiliary
had prepared the banquet in the most
delicate and inviting manner, and every
thing that could in any way have added
TO the epioyment of the assemblsge had
been anticipated The menu YVES we'll.
cho.e,. and the beautiful manner in
which lie tables had been prepared was
Justly admired by all present But apart
from this sine qua non OF reunion,
There was q now OF soul which animated
al present The addresses, which were
apt and pointed, were delivered by resi-
dents of Alexandra, and they spoke
with ease aud from the soul. In fact
they we're at their best, and felt perfectly
Mt h,me with their own people for their
auditors
Hon. John Lamb was to deliver the
eulogy upon General r. Il. Lee, but be
Gas unavoidably prevented from coming
from Ashland 10 this city.
Rev. c. II. Bnlls, pastor OF the NJ. r.
Church S nth, was called upon to take
Mr.. Lambs place His response was
imprompiu, but he proved himself equal
10 the occasion in every way. AS was
suggested in this column few days ago,
that is difficult say anything in reference
TO Robert + Lee that has not substantially
been uttered during the past two score
years, but Mr. Bulls's portrayal OF the
chieftain threw q number OF pictures
upon the screen which probably had not
heretofore been studied as closely as they
might have been. His address was all
that could have been desired and was
much enjoyed by his audience,
Mr.. John NJ. Johnson had been select
ed to respond to the toast, "The Con-
federate Soldier, and, having been one,
he was perfectly at home with his theme.
His picture of the faithful soldier who
bad cast his lot with the people Of his
section, his conflicts, sufierings and SELF
denial during the four years civil war
we're listened 10 with close attention.
Tne enthusiasm Shich he manifested
ii ahQPQn nv
the audience, numbers of whom chad
also been Confederate soldiers. :"
The response Of Mr. G. c. CArlin to
the toast. SONS of Veterans" was one OF
the h,ppiest efforts of his life-ii not bis
chef d'ouvre. His speech was well con
cpived and 6el.- delivered. aud it would
have been profitable for all sons OF Com
federste Veterans to have heard It, as
eremany years shall have eliPsed it will
be incumbent upon them to perpeinaie the
sacred memories of their fathers.
Mr.. Z. G. Brent followed Mr.. CaTlin
10 a briei address on similar lines. He
handled his subject with earDesiness aud
his speech was much enjoyed.
The reading of General Lees Fare
vel Address, at one time the last num-
her on the pro .ramme at these reunions,
was the first last night This pleasant
duty was performed by Adjutaut Charles
& Taylor in all Impressive manner. DIR.
TAYLOR also read ''ln Virginia.
Commander Won. H. May presided
and acted as toastmf ter. After having
called the company to order be delivered
a short out appropriate speech in which
he referred to the great commander
whose birth was being celebrated. His
remarks we're well.chOsen and were en-
ioyed by his hearers.
The Invocation was made by Rev. DR..
w +. Fisher.
There was another interesting incident
in connection with the reunion of 1907
which brought forth memories OF other
dsy,-;be reading of letter from Cap
tain J. V. Davis, who for more than
half If his life was the popular superin-
,endsnt of the National Cemetery at this
place. The captain expressed his regret
at not beiDg able to be present, as in by
gone years. 10 his letter he gave a
sa,cinct and interesting picture OF the
battle Of Sharpsburg rs he saw It.
A letter OF regret at his inability to be
present was also read from Gen. j.
franklin Bell Chief of Stat, u. 5. A.
During the past few years the prlnci'
nal speeches at these reunions have been
made by gentlemen OF national reputa.
ton, and they have been interesting aud
thrilling, but Saturday night local talent
was given its fall sway. and 1t Tiled the
bill to the satisfaction Of all.
The banquet committee was composed
of Thomas Perry, chairman; Edgar War
field. G. w. Ramsay, p. +. German, +.
J. Davidson, Il. NJ. Latham and Charles
$. Taylor
The following was The menu; Oys'
iors Lynn Haven Bay, fried; celery,
olives, mixed pickles, picked beets,
sailed almonds; meats-rOast turkey,
currant Jelly, country ham, cold tongue;
salads chicken, cold slsw, lobster,
sliced tomatoes; ice cream, COutedt rate
colors; assorted cakes; fruit--orsnges
malaga grapes; cigars, coffee, punch
Forfeited His Collateral.
r. NJ. Gilbrey, vas arrested Saturday
BY Lieut.. Belts and Policeman Nichol'