The courier-index., 1920-10-15
Col. Wood Writes About
 Great Reunion in Houston

ry as a marriage bell" Garland S.. Brickey, as most of our Marianne readers will know, is a Marianna production that has made good" and is at present manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce at lucrative salary. 1 mention this to prove what a fine time our Lee county party of visitors had with Garland Brickey as host, and ample means at his command. By his position he commanded entre to all the social functions and entertain ments of the occasion. Through this means we were made acquainted with and were the guests for an af- ternoon of the celebrated Houston sculptor, Enrico Carracchio, who has designed and executed a group of statuary of leading Confederates. The design shows the Texas Star, and the pedestal on each point IS surmounted by the figure of Con- federate General = Lee, Jackson, Beauregard, A. s. Johnston and Bragg-while the center pedestal carries the figure of Jefferson Davis. This statuary was displayed in one of the windows of the w.. c. Mum Company, the largest de- partment store of Houston, and held in wrapped attention and admiration the eyes and hearts of thousands thing of beauty, and we trust, will be joy forever.
 The writer of this article had the distinction of offering, in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Hous- ton, the following resolutions to the U. C.. V. Convention, which were unanimously adopted by that body
 Resolution by the Reunion.
 Whereas, fin all the history of the world there is not more msplr- ing record lof heroism and patriotic devotion to high principle; no nobler example of sacrifice of blood and treasure for home and fire side; no greater loyalty to the lead ership of heroic officers than that presented in the history of the Con- federacy, and
 Whereas, Those deeds of high her oism will forever remain an insplra- tion to the sons and daughters of those who gave their lives and for tunesI for the Lost Cause, we feel that it lis but right and proper that fitting memorial to those who made possible this rich heritage, be erected and forever dedicated to their memory.
 Every true son and daughter of the South would count it a high privilege to aid in the erection of a memorial which would stand for generations as the symbol of the heroic deeds of their progenitors.
 Therefore Be It Resolved, That we, the Veterans of the Confectionery and sons and daughters of those who gave their lives and their for tunes for the perpetuation of our | ideals and the preservation of our l honor, endorse movement to erect monument in the City of Houston, such monument to be fashioned af- ter the design created by Enrlco Cerracchio and published on the GOV. CT page of the Reunion Edition .of the Confederate Veteran, the origin al of such design being now on sx- hibition in the display window ot w. c. Mum Company in this city.
 Be It Further Resolved, That we dedicate ourselves to the work of securing the erection of this monu- ment which shall be the property of all the Southland, the common heritage of all who love the Cause /, of the Confederacy and revere the memory of those who, in behalf ot this Cause, joined the bivouac of the dead.
 Let this monument stand through the centuries as tribute to the heroism of those whom power could not corrupt, whom death could not terrify and whom defeat could not dishonor.
 Be It Further Resolved, That a copv of these Resolutions be spread mon the minutes of this Reunion and supplied to all State organlza- tions and to the newspapers.
 Through the instrumentallty o1 our friend. Brickey, our party o1 four, together with small number of select guests-among them the sculptor. Cerracchio, his charming wife, sweet little daughter, Gene vieve. manly son, Herman and Judge Judd Mortimer Lewis, poet laureate | Of IeXdS--WeTe eildDlSu " - yacht trip thirty odd miles down the deep water ship canal to the battle field of San Jacinto, where in the year 1886, Texas won her independence and the famous Mexl- can general, Santa Anna was cap tured. On this trip our ear was regaled with sweet music, our eyes feasted on strange and unusual sights and our stomachs satiated with delecacies to say nothing of jiggers of good old Scotch whiskey! Oh Boy!
 Two of the most enjoyable fea- lures of the voyage was the recita- tion of some of his own compost, tions by Poet Laureate Lewis, and the dancing by the sculptor's little daughter, Genevieve. who proved delightful artist in this line. Miss Dorothy Brickey, most engaglne little lady, was also member o1 the party, together with two charm ing ladies from Norfolk, Virginia Mesdames Bryan and Richardson, re