The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11
lelming odds and assured them 1 ey were more than welcome to all { e city had to offer.
 PATRIOTIC ADDRESS

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 The next number was a song by Prof. Fred Grambs girls chorus, Maryland, My Maryland" Dr. George Stuart was then presented to the audience, and made patriotic and pleasing talk. Commis- sioner John Hornady and Mrs. Chappeil Cory also spoke on behalf of the city and the United Daughters of the Con- federacy, respectively.
 Col D. M. Scott next made a brief ad- dress and called on Edward D. Johnson of Huntsville, who made very patriotic and rousing address. Other addresses were made by Gen. c. w. Hooper, com mander of the Alabama division; Gen. George P. Harrison, commander-in-chier, after which the session closed with the band playing "The Star-Spangled Ban ner' and "Dixie.''
 During the afternoon session Gen. C. w. Hooper of Selma was re-elected to the position of commander-in-chief of the Alabama division. Officers in charge Of the various Alabama brigades were elected as follows:
 First brigade, Gen. G. l.. Thompson; Second brigade Gen. B. F. Ellis; Third brigade, Gen. T. S. Lamkin; Fourth brigade. Gen R. E. Bell.
 MOBILE CHOSEN
 After much warm discussion the invi- tation to hold the reunion at Mobile next year was accepted in preference to that of Tuscaloosa. During the afternoon many short talks were made, and visit from the Sons of Veterans was received.
 Today will be known as veterans Day. at the State Fair, and all veterans wearing either their uniforms or badges will be considered guests of the fair as- sociation and admitted free of charge The veterans parade, which will con- clude this years meeting will form promptly this morning at 9;30 on Eight eenth street between Fourth and Fifth avenues, the Sons of Veterans forming immediately behind the veterans, who will ride in automobiles furnished for the occasion by the pevple interested ir the event. Many private owners have already volunteered the services of their cars and the Studebaker branch located here has agreed to furnish 20 brand new cars for the occasion. It Is understood that several more cars are needed to in. | sure all the men in gray seat. SONS OF VETERANS | The Sons of Veterans also had meet. l ing yesterday In the rooms of the Civic association, Thomas Dozier of Caml l Clayton, Birmingham. calling the meet | ing to order. The invocation was by Dr A. s. Johnson, after which the welco,n, address was given by Hon. Thomas Dog | fer. and the response by Dr. R. F. Nc Connell. The gavel was then turnct over to Brigade Commander J. H. Wal l lace, Jr., who. after short address delivered it to pr. Mcconnell. command CT of the Alabama division, who pre- l sided over the remainder of the meet l ing Communications were then reat
 and several committees were appointed | as follows:
 l Relief committee. w. B. Bankhead
 Committee on credentials, J. H. Rountree l chairman; John L. Motion and T. w l Peagler. Historical committee. Dr Thomas L. Owen. chairman; w. w. Bran l don, D. w. Owden. Monument commit l tee, Dr. A. s. Johnson. chairman; Ton l Dozier and !. H. Wallace. Commit I tee on resolutions. J. H. Wallace .l chairman; J.. A. Rountree and J. |. Mol