The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-11-25

j 1nI our 0et0uOn anu u6Itiu6 Us 70
deeds Of valor.
| To the dear Daughters the division
feels more than grateful They have
added charm and sweet cadence that
have completed the enjoyment OF this
encampment
| We note with pleasure the courtesies.
of the Boy Scouts and the attention
shown us by the officers and police
! force Of the city.
! We acknowledge with gratitude the
Splendid greetings Of the mayor and
other representative bodies, the news
papers Evening Telegram and
Morning Star-and for the generous
space allotted to our meetings and
the excellent manner in which the
same were handled
In conclusion we tender our thanks
to the railroads, hotels, boarding hous-
es and all others for courtesies and
favors shown.
1
iconsratuiates New President Gem
erai Of the confederacy
We extend our warmest congratu-
lafions to Mrs Livingston Schuyler.
lof the City of New York. upon her
election as president general Of the
Daughters of the Confederacy
W. ~.a.,~ ,x~.x1, ee,r<s<-~. 49,
valiant services of her distinguished
father, Colonel Samuel st. George
Rogers. to the cause of the Confed-
eracy both in field and cabinet, and
feel assured that her administration
of the Office win illustrate the hottest
traditions of her noble organization.
We are glad to claim this newly
elected president general OF the
Daughters of the Confederacy as
daughter of Florida and in her new
position we again express the hope
that animated by the dauntless cour-
age and sublime sacrifices of the
Mothers of the. Confederacy, she viii
follow in their footsteps and add in
creased luster to the state of her ma
tirity.
In this connection We are grated
to say that those of Us who have
passed the three score and ten.
remember with love and veneration
the Mothers of the Confederacy.
We remember their fidelity and devo-
ton; we remember as if it were but
yesterday their gifts OF Bibles. flags
and bouquets in order to stimulate
our valor; we remember how their
prayers and tears. like hallowed in
cense, followed us in our Hateful
marches. likewise we remember their
offerings Of every material thing that
love could suggest or ingenuity de
wise to tighten our fatigues. unmind-
full and forgetful Of self. if only we
might have strength to do battle.
The Limitations Of Armament En-
dorsed
We heartily endorse and cannot too
highly commend the position of our
government 50 periodically outlined
to the members Of the conference for
limitation of ornaments and believe
that If adhered to it viii result not
only in the restoration of prosperity
but VIII bring about the blessings
of peace to a troubled world.
IN Memory Of Gen. NJ. A. Bitch
/ Since our last annual reunion Gen
eral Newton A. Bitch. our beloved
commander. has passed the last
great battle line and is now peace
fully biyouacing with our brave
comrades across the great divide.
II may well be said of him as st.
n Paul said Of himself to Timothy. 4
have fought a good fight: have I'm
ished my course; | have kept the
faith. and when one is able TO saw
as much it goes without question that
ne leaves as legacy to his comrades
an unsoilled record and they may
proudly say of him: well ddne,s
General Bitch was born near Ocala
October II, 1914, so he was just Of
military age when his country was
disturbed BY wars wild Alarms and
was among the first to respond to the
call TO arms.
He served faithfully and Well until
the final fatal ending at Appomatox
Returning home. he beat his sword
/ into plowshare and his spear into a
pruning hook and on his spear began
the work Of restoration and rehabili-
tation