Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-20
Annual Gathering Of Wearers of the
Gray in Confederate Veterans Hall
Last Night.


night by the presence of most OF tns
survivors of the Army of Northern
Virginia, who reside in this city, as
well as veterans from different point:
in this Congressional district. Son:
of veterans were also present, as is
invariably the case, together with
others who were born after the close
of the war between the states. These
gatherings are in a measure educa'
tional, as the speakers generally &C
back in the history of the past, and
show the issues which had festered
almost since the formation of the
republic and which healed falsely
under the craftsmanship of Wash
ington, Jefferson and others who
nursed the infant nation.
The reunion last night took some
of the guests back to the time when
only members of the organization
were the speakers, when comrade
followed comrade with thrilling and
interesting "reminiscences OF war
times. Senator Beckham, of Ken
lucky, was the only out-of-towr
speaker who responded to invita-
tons to attend.
After Adjutant Edgar Warfeld
had read General Lees Farewell
Address," Comrade John M. john
son, always equal to the occasion,
took the place of Senator Bankhead'
who was unable to be present and
responded to the toast Robert +.
Lee" Mr.. Johnson varied from the
program of former speakers who
have painted the great commander
in proper colors as a military chief
tain. and confined his remarks to
the personal life Of Lee. He brought
sout..m many incidents in the career Of
the illustrious Virginian which were
interesting and sugg FESTIVE:
Senator Beckham, of Kentucky
followed Mr.. johnson. His remarks
were in main historical. His theme
was "virginia and Kentucky" and
he handled it In an entertaining
manner.
The speakers who followed were
residents of Alexandria. Rev. j. w.
Duffey, pastor of the M. E. Church.
South, who has on other occasions
regaled thes guests at this annual
banquet, was at his best, and kept
his hearers in a pleasant humor for
few minutes.
Rev. Eugene Jackson, pastor OF
the First Baptist Church, followed
with a brief but timely address,
which was much enjoyed, as was
also that of Rev. Edgar Carpenter,
rector of Grace Church.
Mr.. Eugene B. Taylor was called
nnon TO speak. Mr.. Taylor re-
snonded, and gave an interesting de-
scr;ntion of the Confederate Mont
ment at Arlington, the import OF the
figures upon it, etc. He spoke IN
complimentary terms of the designer
and sculptor, Sir Moses Ezekiel
and told of visiting the noted artist
in Rome.
The banquet was prepared and
served by the Woman's Auxiliary
and the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy, and before the COM
nanv took their seats they were IN
vited to take glances at the tables
which had been spread in the most
inviting manner. The following was
the menu:
Oysters on half Shell.
Virginia Fried Oysters
Banquet Rolls CoHee
Celery Mixed fcN'ee
Roast Turkey Jellles
Baked Ham
Chicken and Potato Salad Cold sla"
Ice Cream-Confederate colors
Pound Cake-Diamond Slices,
Oranges Malaga Grapes
Nuts CONNECTIONS Mints
C;oars Punch
Tub of Sweets.
While the feast was in progres:
music was, being discoursed, anc
members OF. the ladies' organization:
served the guests with remarkable
swiftness,, keeping their eyes upot
each of the company ana seeing thai
all were promptly provided.
The company adjourned abou
1920 o'clock, each, guest carryins
away with him his club of sweets
and program.
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