The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
VETERANS FIRST"
 |. DECLARES BROWN IN GENERAL ORDER
States Vets Can Save Much Delay by Sending in Rosters of Camps
 at Once

R. A. Brown, general chairman o1 the Confederate veterans reunion com mittees. has issued general order No l l. It goes to each of the camps o1 the veterans association in 13 south ern states, their number being more | than 17O0. The letter of greeting sent by Chairman Brown will be read to the members of the various camps and among other things tells of the plans being made for the entertainment o1 the veterans while in Birmingham. Chairman Brown stresses the fact that the first consideration of the re- union committees is veterans first. lie outlines the manner in which the veterans can save much delay and con- , fusion by sending in the rosters o1 their camps in advance and promises the old soldiers the best entertainmen, and the heartiest welcome they have ever received General order No. 1 follows: Birmingham, April 15, 1916. IWenty-sixth reunion, United Con- federate veterans, Birmingham, May 16, IF, IS, 1916.
 General order No 1:
 To all members of the camps of the United Confederate Veterans:
 Birmingham gives you most cordial greetings and renews her invitation to you to become her guests during the twenty-sixth reunion of the United Confederate Veterans. to be held May 16, IF, IS. Scores of our leading cit lzens now are busily engaged in plan- ming for your comfort and happiness and we mean to give you the best ar ranged and most satisfactory reunion yet held.
 In order that we may prepare in advance for your comfort, it is neces- o plete roster of your camp. We require this now. so we may properly register every veteran who is entitled to a badge and also prevent imposters crowding out veterans who are deserv- ing of attention. Our watchword is, veterans first"
 Adequate housing and feeding ac- commodations have been arranged at the Alabama State fairgrounds You buildings, with ample facilities; cots and warm blankets in plenty will be provided, but it is suggested that you bring a blanket with you. as it will be a source of comfort on the train.
 Our dining room at Camp Fair grounds" will be open day and night.
 You will be served at any time.
 A double track street car line serves the fairgrounds. and it is only 10 min utes' ride from general headquarters. Cars pass the Bijou theatre, where the general meetings will be held. Head quarters of Gen. Bennett Young, com mander in chief, will be at the Hotel Tutwiler, Fifth avenue and Twentieth street.
 There are two railroad stations, both of which are convenient to gen. eral headquarters. Competent persons will meet you at the stations and di- rect you to registration headquarters Information bureaus also will be found at the railroad stations.
 If you desire information about ho- tels or homes kindly write to William |C. Radcliffe, general secretary Con- federate reunion, Birmingham, Ala.
 All railroads have granted reduced rates. Ask your railroad agent for all information.
 If you want information on any sub ject and do not know which commit tee to address. write to the chairman of the executive committee
 I shall hope to see you at the re- union. Cordially yours.
 ROBERT A. BROWN, Chairman Executive Committee, Con- federate Veterans Reunion, Bir- mingham Ala.
 P. S.-Please help us by sending your camp roster at once. R. A. B.