The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07

man of the Confederate reunion execu- tive committee, as preparations for the veterans conclave were completed.
 Chairman Eikourie and Capt. E. J. Mc- Crossin, parade marshal, were busy yes terday making final arrangements wttb the railroads for the transportation of the 150 military bandsmen who have been detailed for the veterans parade by Col.
 ". c. Rafferty, commanding troops 'st Camp Mcclellan.
 TRANSPORTATION TROUBLES
 What ordinarily would have been q simple matter of routine in railroad
 transportation during peace times, caused a great deal of work on the part Of these leaders in arranging to get these i've
 bands from AnnistQn. The wires were
 extremely busy yesterday between Btr-
 mingham, Atlanta, Norfolk and Louis-
 vile getting the rates and details for bringing these soldier bands to Birming-
 ham and returning them to Camp Mc-
 Clellan. There is no doubt that under the
 highest pressure which is being brought to bear the transportation problem will
 be solved and all details furnished 10 General Rafferty outlining the activities
 Of these bands during every hour Of then
 stay next Thursday. The Civic associa-
 ton is arranging a big welcome atop
 the Jefferson County Bank building,
 where the cafe is situated
 A most fortunate arrangement for the
 visiting veterans of the indigent class nas
 just been completed by Chairman M. E.
 Davis of the free entertainment commit tee After several days of investigation through the courtesy of Louis Gelders, the owner of 321 North Twentieth street, those excellent quarters have been fitted out for cooking and serving the meals to these veterans. It Is situated about block from the Hotel Hillman, which will be brigade headquarters, and direct ly across the street from the Fourth avenue entrance Is the "wigwam," which is being provided with seats and com forts as a rendezvous for the veterans at all hours during the reunion. + will be sort of rest room for the men after meals.
 Contributing to the delight of these veterans will be the 50 United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, headed by Mrs Asa Rountree, chairman, who will serve the meals, and 12 ladies of the St. An drew's Episcopal church who will cook and prepare the meals at a2 North Twentieth street
 ATTENTION FOR VETERANS The reception committee, at the in- stance of Chairman Frank s. White, held
 meeting in the Civic association rooms yesterday organizing for systematic at-
 tention to the veterans during their en-
 tire stay in the city.
 The Majestic theatre has arranged a special amusement and vaudeville-pfcture programme and will decorate their thea tre for the veterans. Free tickets 10 the veterans, good for any performance during the reunion, will be issued by the executive committee.
 The business session will be held Wednesday morning and afternoon in the Jefferson theatre where, besides the ora tors, there will be elaborate song exer- cises under Professor Grambs, director. and music by Memoli's band The speak CTS will be Gen. c. w. Hooper and Adjt. 1 Gen. D. M Scott of the Alabama di- vision staff; Dr. George Stuart. George Ward, Mrs. Chapel Cory, Hon. Edward D. Johnston, Judge w. W. Brandon.