Oxford eagle., 1909-06-03
CONFEDERATE REUNION
ELABORATE PREPARATION FOR
ENTERTAINING VETERANS.
Arrangements completed for Great
osthering-Many Visitors Ex-
pectsd-o Official Program.

Memphis. Tcnn.-That this the second
time Memphis has been honored a. host
II those survivors OF the gallant armies
who wore the gray. in their annual re-
unions, will b. the crowning event in the
lives of thousands OF Confederate Neter-
ans who will visit the Bluff City next
week. is evidenced by the bountiful prep
irations that have been made looking TO
their comfort and entertainment while
here.
For the benefit Of the earlier arrivals.
the committee having In charge the mat
Ter Of free accommodations for those
veterans who are unable TO provide for
themselves have announced that they
will serve their first meal at noon on
Monday preceding the formal opening Of
the reunion. Those desiring these se-
commodations are requested to report at
headquarters Immediately on their ar
rival and register where they will he
assigned 10 their quarters and given
badges that will not only entitie them
to free meals and lodgings. but will sd-
init them free to many Of the places OF
amusement.
In addition TO the regular routine,
many special features Of entertainment
have been prepared, including q regatta
on the Mississippi river. which can bs
viewed from the Confederate Park on
Front street: automobile races and fire.
works at the Tri-State Fair Grounds, to
which all veterans wearing badges will
BE- admitted free; a boat ride on the Mis-
sissippi, magic lantern shows and ether
features Of like character.
One Of the principal features OF the
entire reunion will be the floral parade
II the sponsors ON the afternoon Of the
first day. in which many beautifully dec
grated automobiles and other vehicles
will be seen.
Every effort, regardless Of expense, has
been made 20 make this reunion. like
that Of eight years ago, known as the
great Memphis reunion, where those in
whose honor it is given have nothing to
do but enjoy themselves a. the guests
Of those staiwart hearted Southerners
Of the Bluff City.
| In the program issued will be found
many valuable bits Of information to
strangers in the city, including an Off
cial map showing the streets, parks and
other places Of interest.
TUESDAY. JUNE Q. 1903.
Morning. 10 o'clock-Mectiug of the
Confederate Veterans. convention hail
lBijou Thesterl, Main street and Lin
den avenue.
CONVENTION called to order by Maj
Gen. !. II. Mcdowell. chief marshal.
Invocation by chaplain-general, L. :,
&c. v Association.
Address Of welcome by Hon. NJ r
Patterson. governor of Tennessee.
Music by band.
Addres. Of welcome by Hon. James II
Malone. mayor Of Memphis, on behalf o.
the city.
Address ~ welcome by Gen. George W
Gordon on behalf Of executive committee
and Memphis veterans.
Brief address by chief marshal, turn
ing the hall over to the veterans.
Response by Gen. Clement A. Evans
comma nder-in-chief of the United Con
federate Veterans
Music.
Call Of States for members ~ commit
tee on credentials and resolutions.
Afternoon. 2 O'Clock.
Address by orator. Gen. Theodose 5
Garrett Of Norfolk. Va.
Address by Col. Lewis Guion of New
Orleans.
p.m.-Floral parade, all bands par
ticipatinr.
Evening. O'Clock.
Joint meeting of Veterans and Sons oil
Veteran. to honor the women of the Con
federacy and view designs for bronze'
for State monuments in their honor.
Other ceremonies.
Vt o'clock am. the ceremony of del
ication of lamps around Forrest monu
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