The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-11-25
MEETING or THE CONFEDERATE
VETERANS IN LAKELAND
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motorcade was formed and the vet
Grams were taken to Barlow. back to
Haskell and through the Lakeland
Highlands to Lakeland. The trip was
greatly enjoyed, and the beauty Of
the country passed through was a
surprised to many Of the Veterans
AT o'clock in the evening. the
Daughters Of he Confederacy ten.
defed reception to the Veterans in
the parIors Of the Elks' Home
We quote from the society columns
OF the Lakeland Telegram:
The receiving line was composed Of
Mrs. r P. Bennett. president Of the
local Daughters, Mrs. F.. c. Witten,
Mrs. Ida B. Lusk, Mrs. G. !. Inman,
Mrs. A. H. Darracott and Mrs Gene
walker.
A delicious fruit punch was served.
Following the reception was the
grand BAN given by the EIks upstairs
in the Elks ball room. the music be-
ing furnished by the American Legion
orchestra.
The first number was the grand
march, participated in exclusively by
the Veterans and their ladies. Admir-
al Wright and Mrs. Van Deman led,
followed by General Rawls and Mrs.
Carney. General and Mrs. Wilson and
other prominent Veterans, including
General Allen Of the local camp. with
Miss Margaret Hanna as his partner.
DR.. Lowry was master Of ceremonies.
Quadrilles and waltzes followed,
called by TRULY O'Steen with the as
sistance Of megaphone When two
Quadrilles were going at once, it was
quite impossible for the big crowd Of
spectators to watch both. but a gem
eral effect Of merriment and good
fellowship was evident, and the fancy
steps of g. w. Bassett of Quincy,
drew special attention as did the va
riety of steps and grace Of Mrs VIII
son of Admission. Alabama, and Lake
land The final march was led by
General Rawls and Mrs. Carney.
A trio composed of Walter Merrill
Orm Rob and Frank Law pleased the
crowd with their excellent singing
Punch was served during the dance.
The latter part OF the evening the
floor was turned over to the younger
people for a short period
Report Of committe on Resolutions
Just before the adjournment of the
session the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
At the close Of the 41st annual en-
campment of the United Confederate
Veterans we desire to express our APP
probation for the sincere and un-
bounded hospitality. the warm-heart-
ed and magnificent reception and the
delightful entertainments provided for
our enjoyment by the city of Lake
land.
10 It's c1IIzenSs one and all, We
tender our most grateful thanks and
those Of us who have partaken OF
these courtesies Of the past few days
VIII always cherish as one of the
many pleasant memories of our an.
uuai encampments
The attentions shown us by every
one the warm friends we have made
and the lovely and graceful women we
have met, have conspired to make this
encampment one of rare pleasure.
To the local camp. its members
and whole-souled commander, we de
sire to make special mention for the
admirable way in which they planned
Tor our comfort and anticipated and
administered to our wants.
Before your local chapter Of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy we
stand with bowed and uncovered
heads, proud to do honor and pay
allegiance to the noble women who
IN war and in peace have ever beer
as mihlsteTtng angels 10 the COnfed
crate soldier.
May your pathways be ever strewr
with flowers.
To the sponsors, chaperones. ma
irons and maids OF honor We wish Il
express our sincere thanks and ad
mirafion for comforting on the diri
sion the sweetness and inspiration d
their presence
Words are powerless to fully ex
press our gratitude for the gracious
manner in which they have made us
forgst for the moment that We have
reached the seer and yellow leaf
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