The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-10-24
THE B0SSIER BANNER
W. H. SCANLAND, Editor and Proprietor
BENTON, La, THURSDAY, OCTOBER a. 1912
REUNION OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

The annual reunion of the Louisiana
Division of United Confederate Veterans,
held in Baton Rouge last week, was one of
the largest and most enthusiastic in the
history of the division. The utmost har-
mony prevailed, and the veterans all SEEM
ed to enjoy themselves to the fullest ex-
tent. About 400 veterans were present and
forty-two out of forty eight camps repre-
scented.
Interesting addresses were delivered by
Gov. L. E. Hall, Mayor Jules Roux, Col.
j. W. Nicholson, Gen. A. B. Booth, Col.
Howell Carter, Senator j. R. Thornton and
others.
Comrade W. G. Mobley, of the Louisiana
Democrat, read we'll written paper on the
battle of Shiloh"
In his address to the veterans Gov. Hall
referred to their heroism and courage dis
played during the war and expressed the
hope that 1.-The declining years of their
lives may serve to stimulate the hearts and
minds Of the young men to resist the de-
grading spirit of Commercialism, which is
ever at war with that spirit of patriotism,
80 beautifully manifested in our Southern
heroes. love the old soldier, and
l am glad to say that received my educa-
ton at that institution of learning in Vir-
ginia where sleeps the immortal Lee.
am glad to see that in the constitutional
amendments provision is made by which
Louisiana Veterans will have an increase
from $3.50 900 to $3.50, 900, which will mean
about S25 per month instead of SIT per
month. This provision, l beg you, my
friends, never tc construe as payment for
services, which are above price. Rather
let us consider it an humble acknowledge
ment of the debt we owe the heroes of our
beloved State"
The Louisiana Division of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy was also in
session in Baton Rouge at the same time,
and there was an enjoyable exchange of
visits between the two organizations
Wednesday morning. When the Daugh-
tiers returned the call of the Veterans at
the Pavilion they were received with
rousing cheers and a most hearty welcome
from men who appreciate their worth,
and know that no nation can be truly great
which is not nation of noble mothers
The Confederate Veteran knows that but
for the noble women of the South, the un-
equal war could not have continued as long
as it did. The noble women of the South
No words Of orator or pen of writer can
add to your glory, or make for you more
exalted place In the hearts of your country
men.
resolution was adopted asking the War
\ Department at Washington to allow Major
General T. w. Castleman access to the
Confederate Veterans records for the pur.
pose of completing his work of securing a
roster of the Louisiana Veterans.
Annual dues were raised from 10 to 2E
cents per member, and resolution was
passed limiting annual sessions of the d.
vision to two instead of three days.
The next place of meeting will be de.
cided by Gen. Shaffer.
The reelection by reclamation of Major
General Thomas j. Shaffer as commander.
in chief for the fourth consecutive term was
deserved honor conferred upon jealous
and highly worthy officer. He has been
faithful in all things, and his comrades de.
light to honor him.
The parade Thursday afternoon and the
ball that night concluded the session.