The Bourbon news., 1920-10-01
ORPHAN BRIGADE HERE IN AN
NUAL REUNION


their achievements in the days ri
the struggle between the States. q
handful of veterans, members of the
famous old Orphan Brigade of the
Confederacy, braved the cold wealth
er and lowering skies to meet thei,
comrades in the annual reunion in
this city. The veterans began arriv-
ing Wednesday, though their num-
bers were few as compared to the
reunion held here in 1892 Others
arrived yesterday. They were met
by a reception committee, composed
of representative citizens of Paris,
| and escorted TO the court house
where they were registered,
and assigned to the homes of Parts
people and tc the Y. Nj. C. A. and
other places for entertainment.
The Louisville delegation, accom-
panied by the Boys Band from the
Louisville Industrial Home, arrived
Wednesday afternoon. The band
paraded Main street and gave a con-
cert in front of the court house.
The band is a musical organization
of great merit, composed for the
most part of young boys. From the
business houses and public places
flOated the emblem of the Confed-
eracy, the Stars and Bars, entwined
with the Union, showing there was
no longer North, or South, but q re =
united country. Many residences in
The city were tastily decorated in
honor of the visit of the Orphans.
The program proper for the re-
union began at eleven o'clock yes
terday morning, when the Orphans
gathered at the court house. where
they were greeted in an eloquent
address of welcome by County Judge
George Batterton. Mrs. ]. T. Van
SAINT followed Judge Batterton in
welcoming address on behalf of the
Richard Hawes Chapter. Daughters
of the Confederacy, of Paris, and
was followed by Rev. w. E. Ellis,
pastor of the Paris Christian church,
who welcomed the veterans on be-
half of the city of Paris. At the
conclusion of the exercises the vet
Grams. accompanied by the Boys
Band, members of the local United
Confederate Veterans, the Daughters
Cf the Confederacy. and invited
guests, adjourned to the Masonic
Temple. where repast of good
things was served. Toasts were
made ard responded to by members
If the Orphan Brigade. and others.
The afternoon was spent by the VET
Grams in socia! converse and retelling
the stirring events of the great con
flict in which they bore promi-
nent part. Last night brilliant
and largely-attended reception was
given in honor of the Orphans and
the Confederate soldiers of the
county, in the Masonic Temple. The
event was featured by music by the
Boys Band, and the presence of gal
liant men and beautiful women, who
' led with each other in doing the
honors FOR the veterans. The hours
of the reception were otherwise |
With their friends and hosts.
To-day the Orphans will be guests |
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben F. Buckner. at |
the Xalapa Farm of Edward F. |
Simms, near Paris, Bourbon county's |
show place. A barbecue of the old
fashioned kind will feature their |
,tay at the Farm, which |
hey will inspect during the
hours following the social festivi-
it's. In the afternoon they will
,e addressed by Hon. Emmett NJ.
of the Paris bar, who had
,een invited by a special invitation
rom the Orphan Brigade some time
lgo, to make the principal address
It this gathering. Lieut.. Lot D.
1Oung. one of the two Bourbon
fr ~ hn nryJo |
Brigade. will also address the veter
ms. At the conclusion of the ex-
.rcises the guests will return tC
Paris. and will depart for their
ZONES.
Gen. w. B. Haldeman, of Louis
lille, who had expected to attend
he reunion, was unable to come, be-
ng detained by illness. A tele
ram from Mrs. Haldemar to that
fleet was received Wednesday. Mes
ages of regret were received FROM
number of comrades Who were
detained by business
easons or by illness.
On Sept. 80, 1892, twenty-eighs
ears ago, the surviving members of
he Orphan Brigade, some two hun
red in number, met in annual re-
nion in this city, the principal ex-
rcises taking place on the old Fair
,rounds. in the presence of a crowd
ariously estimated at from three
o four thousand. The weather
vas idea, for the occasion, being
right and warm. The veterans
rere received and greeted with
very evidence of warm friendship
nd cordiality, and the city was
ractically turned over to them dur
ng their stay The city was mass
f bunting. U. S. and Confederate
ags entwined, and other decOra-
ions.
AS they arrived in the city from
arious sections of the State they
,ere met and taken in charge by a
aceptioD committee. All formed In
me. headed by the State College
Iilitary Band, from Lexington, and
he Lytle Drum and Bugle Corps,
rom Cincinnati, marched to the
air Grounds. There they were
reeted in an address of welcome by
1ayor William P. Chambers. Col.
William Clark, of Nashville. Tenn
ssee, responded in telling address
, hoho1f Of thp OrnhanS Music