The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

the convention will suspend business and take part in the memorial exer- cises. Inasmuch as but recently the Commander-in-Ch Chief, 'ien. Stephen D. zee. passed away, the memorial service promises to be more solemn than would have been otherwise The death ron curing the past year is a large one
 e'.!p. of the South many vet erans died There will be appropriate addresses in memoriam delivered and the music will be sacred Immediately after the memorial hour the r.,i .lu,. rests for three hours, after which re- ports will be received from standing committees and officers for the ensuing year will be chosen.
 me election of officers is one of the most important matters to come be- fore this reunion. There are several men capable of holding the position of Commander-in-Ch Chief and who are in line. The recent death of General Lee brought about nasty action on the part while 1t is true that many delegates will come to the reunion instructed as to the next Chief, re- ports are to the effect that the bulk of the delegates will decide themselves as to their choice
 Candidates for Commander.
 General Caben of Texas who will " Ss'@<@ot et tAtO houAt4n UCAG AtllH Wtcks is strong in the limeiight He is a most able commander He is in direct line for the position. and hts friends assert that he would make a most de- sirable leader Others are pressing their favorites to the front. General Evans of Georgia and General Evans of Virginia, who have both been men toned heretofore several times, are to have company when the campaigning opens.
 Memphis, to which city the next re- union will most likely go. is said to have candidate for the commander ship and delegations not only in Ten nessee, but other States y>sire said to have been instructed to vote for him. It Is expected that the campaigning for the position of Commander -in-Chief will be most interesting and that the shore time will require most effective work done.
 Many original badges. buttons and other emblens are being worn already in Bfrmingh am. The Birminghanl Commercial Club distributed among prominent citizens about 1000 red but tons inscribed in white letters. T Live indicating that the wearer knows all about Birmingham and will willingly answer questions or give directions as to places of interest.
 The veterans will be given badges, while the Sons of Veterans win dis. tribute handsome badges to their dele gates and also distribute Invitations to all the affairs that will be given.
 Escorts for the sponsors and maids of honor have already been provided. There will be 300 or 400 young women attending the reunion in capacities of sponsors or maids of honor The prin- cipal sponsors for the Veterans and Sons of Veterans. Miss Evans of Geor- gia and Miss Eva Conner of Alabama, will be conspicuous at the various events during the reunion.
 Hugh Martin. chairman of the floral parade to be given on Wednesday after noon. has Issued a program for the event and the indications are that this part of the reunion will be the pretti- est ever seen at a similar gathering. Almost every automobile and private conveyance in the city has been prom ised and decorators win get busy Monday and Tuesday on the same.