The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-06

pating the most successful reunion in the history of the organization, Com i mander A. c. Sexton of the Alabama divi- sion, U. S. c. V, has called the camps ! of sons to Birmingham in June in the | largest number possible. He urges tbst the utmost attention be given to getting out the camps and the members, believ- ing that the work of the organization ' was never so important. Miss Sara Will kerson of Montgomery is appointed spon- sor, Miss Shelby Patton of Huntsville maid of honor and Mrs. J. A. Rountree of Birmingham matron.
 The General Order.
 Headquarters Alabama Division, United
 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Mont
 gomery Ala, May 1, 1908.
 General Orders, No. 24.
 Comrades: Announcement is hereby made of the thirteenth annual reunion of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, to be held at Birmingham June g, 10 and Il, 1908, as authorized by General Orders No l. issued by Commander-in-C Chief John w. Apperson of Memphis, Tenn, copies of which have been forwarded to all camps of this division by the commander-in- chief. The order contains full informa- tion concerning the reunion. Birmingham has on previous occasions demonstrated her ability to entertain the United Sons of Confederate Veterans and that great and good city is in better con dtion now, in many ways, to make the occasion for this year a memorable one in ure and every other feature necessary for a successful gathering as large as that of the U. c. ", the U. S. c. V. and allied organizations. All sons are invited and it is earnestly desired and confidently hoped that every camp will be repre- sented, and that many new camps will be organized in order to place the Ala bama division at the head in matters of attendance and activity shown.
 Inasmuch as our division is host this year to visiting sons from all over the Confederation, we are called upon to show to the utmost that hospitality for which Alabama is noted and to feel that we are individually responsible for the sue cess of the occasion. New Orleans, Rich- mond and other cities have made good in entertaining the reunion in past two years and our own Birmingham must and will not do less, but will show her self to have every ability to make all veterans and sons of veterans and vis- itors generally feel justly proud of her as a great city.
 Representation.
 Each camp whose current annual per capita tax and all arrearages and fines, if any, are paid in full and whose muster roll has been returned by May 29 is en- titled to representation at the reunion convention. One delegate is allowed for every 10 members, and one additional for a fraction thereof of five or more but every camp is entitled to at least two delegates. All delegates must have credentials signed by the commandant and adjutant of their respective camps accompanied by certificates of payment of all dues.
 Per Capita Tax.
 It is earnestly urged that all camps make prompt payment of their per capita tax which is now due. Camps in arrears should put themselves in good standing immediately by the payment of all back dues. The amount to be paid is 25 cents
 
 Return of Camp Muster Rolls.
 Heretofore many camps have been al- lowed to participate In the convention, in cases where muster rolls have been received after the date prescribed by the constitution, which provision sets forth that all camp dues must be received by the commander-in-chef at least 10 days prior to the reunion date. As the reunion is to be held on June, 9, 10 and Il, the last day, therefore, upon which dues can and will be received by the commander in-ehlef is May 29 Payment of the per capita tax must be accompanied by the full muster roll of the camp for which payment is made
 Official Ladies.
 Announcement is made of Miss Sarah Warren Wilkerson of Montgomery as division sponsor, Miss Shelby Patton of Huntsville, maid of honor and Mrs J. A. Rountree of Birmingham as chaperon for the Alabama division
 The commander is advised that no pro- visions will be made for free entertain ment in the way of hotel accommoda- tions for sponsors. maids of honor, and other official ladies of divisions; there fore, the division the brigades and the camps must look after the accommoda- tions of their official ladies' Comrades
 
 resentatives the courtesies due them and customary upon such occasions. The local reunion committee will pro- vide tickets for entertainments upon ap- picaton to the parties whose names will be more fully announced later and in the newspapers.
 Programme.
 The formal programme will, with full details be published in the newspapers and it will also be in pamphlet form and circulated by the commander as soon as 1t is completed and received at division headquarters. Committees. Comrades desiring information concern ing reunion particulars are advised to communicate with the following commit tees, the names of whose chairman are given:
 Executive committee, U. c. V. reunion: J. M. Wilson chairman; J. B. Babb, sec retary.
 Executive committee, U. S. c. ", re- union: J. A. Rountree. chairman. Hotels and homes Jerome A Tucker, chairman
 Horses and carriages: Dr. Byron Dozier Badges and balls: Hill Ferguson. Entertainment of sponsors: R. D. John s.on, Jr. the foregoing gentlemen will be given nron9ut and courteous attention. It is suggested that arrangements should be made without delay for accomodations at hotels or homes, as the attendance is exnected to be very large and the demand mon the hotels and homes very heavy.