The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-09
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL REUNION
MISSISSIPPI DIVISION u. G. Y.
Convened In Greenwood Wednesday and Thursday October 9TH and
Sth, with Over 700 Veterans Present.
LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN HISTORY STATE REUNIONS

The eighteenth annual reunion OF the
Mississippi Division United Confederate
Veterans convened In Greenwood at
eleven o'clock last Wednesday morning,
with over seven hundred gallant old
veterans In attendance, and about fif-
teen hundred wives, daughters and sons
OF veterans present TO witness the de-
liberations OF the patriotic old heroes,
and to welcome them to Greenwood, the
sun-kissed city of the Tallahatchie
Valley.
The reunion was called to order by
Capt. D. T. Mitchell, Commander Of
Hugh A. Reynolds Camp, Of this county.
The opening prayer was eloquently
delivered by Rov. Geo. b. Myers, pastor
OF the Church OF the Nativity Of this
city.
Next followed "America" by full
chorus and the Koseiusko band.
Hon. s. r.. Coleman then introduced
Mr.. g, l.. Ray, assistant cashier Of the
First National Bank. who delivered an
eloquent address OF welcome in behalf
of the city Of Greenwood, which was re-
ceived with great and frequent ap'
plause.
At the conclusion of his splendid well
come address, Mr.. Ray, by request
read beautiful poem entitled "The
Confederate Soldier" written by The
late lamented Charles Fitzgerald, few
days prior to his recent tragic death al
Clinton, Miss. and evidently Intended
to be read at this reunion. The vet
Grams evidenced their appreciation o
the sentiments expressed In tho poem
(which is published in full in this pa
per-, by liberal applause when Mr.. Ra.
had concluded reading 1t,
Miss Allie Cook then sung "The Littl
Bronze Cross In a most charming
manner.
The response to- the address OF wei
Montgomery, acting commander OF tb
Mississippi Division, In his charac
teristic eloquent manner, which wa
followed by the singing Of Dixie with
full chorus.
Mai. Patrick Henry, Of Brandon, Intro
duced appropriate resolutions OF syn
pathy and esteem for Commander Gel
Robert Lowry, who was prevented fro'
being present by Illness at his home
Jackson, which was adopted by risin
vote; al was also supplemental resol'
tions along the same line introduce
| by Col. Il. r. Sykes, Of Columbus.
The meeting adjourned for refresl
ments until 2:30 p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was opene
with inspiring music b. the Kosciusl
J band, the leader Of which Is Cap
Crowder, gallant Confedera
veteran.
Congressman B. O. Humphreys WI
next introduced, and he delivered oI
of the ablest, most eloquent and
structive addresses ever heard In tn
. city. His tribute to the Confedera
soldier and the cause for which
+. fought was sublimely beautiful, and o
: assembled veterans evidenced their
= preciaticn OF his patriotic utteranc
= by frequent and prolonged applause.
Z Miss Jesty then impressively a
y charmingly sung "The Boys in Grey a
n Growing Old" which received fully h
minutes applause from the vast a
dience.
Y Hon. r. V. Fletcher, Mississippfs d
tinguished attorney-general, was ne
introduced to deliver the annual o
% tion, Gen. Fletcher fully sustained
!" reputation an brilliant orator, and
10 appropriate and patriotic remar
10 received liberal applause from the
~ lighted audience.
10 Following Gen. Fletcher's address
v committee on credentials reported,
!" band played Dixie and the visitors W
given auto and carriage drives to
ferent points OF interest In and arol
the city.
" Brigadier General ". A. Montgome
Of Edwards, presided as Command
r Geo. A. Helms, Of Greenville. Brigad
General Of the Second Brigade; Ju
III ]. L. McCaskill, Of Brandon, Adjuta
.st General and Chief Of Staf. The 8
officers we're: Maj. Patrick Henry
Brandon, Judge A. O. Norrell Of Brant
Gen. r. T. Sykes Of Columbus, Col
NJ. Street OF Meridian, Capt. John
Webb OF Jackson, W. B. Barnard OF
xuila,, Col. Ford Of Holly Springs, c
~ e. W. Blanchard Of Greenwood, :
n's others. = s5t'
do The following committees were
tai pointed by Compsnder Montgomer!
es, Credentials Pat. Henry, OF Bran
ter ]. r. Binford, Of Duck Hill; II. N. stl
npt Of Meridian
rk; Auditing John A. Webb, OF JACK
Of ]. g. Spencer, Of Port Gibson; :
nee Coleman, Of Greenwood.
'as. Resolutions T. G. Catchings
D vicksburg; 3. 7. Sykes, Of coluu
:. In. +. Taylor. Of Bentonia.