. Report of proceedings incidental to the erection and dedication of the Confederate monument. SgAUD OF CO M, FIRST INFANTRY I, N. G., AT A 147 Thousands crowded in the armory to take part in tlie reception to tiieConfederate generals and tlie fair southern visitors who came to Chicagoto attend the dedication of tiie monument at Oakwoods. Though thedoors of the vast hall were thrown open at 7:00 oclock and hundreds ofguests drove up to the big gates early, the long wait until the southernvisitors arrived passed quickly. The floor of the hall was left to theregiment, and the c
. Report of proceedings incidental to the erection and dedication of the Confederate monument. SgAUD OF CO M, FIRST INFANTRY I, N. G., AT A 147 Thousands crowded in the armory to take part in tlie reception to tiieConfederate generals and tlie fair southern visitors who came to Chicagoto attend the dedication of tiie monument at Oakwoods. Though thedoors of the vast hall were thrown open at 7:00 oclock and hundreds ofguests drove up to the big gates early, the long wait until the southernvisitors arrived passed quickly. The floor of the hall was left to theregiment, and the command At rest was given, and the bo)s of tlieFirst stacked their arms until the guests arrived. The singers of the regiment did not remain silent, however, and thepathetic air, Tenting To-night in the Old Camp dronnd. came from ahundred lusty throats. This was followed by Hont You Hear DemBells? Then came the regiment veil, but at 9:00 oclock the merryvoices were hushed as the sound of a band penetrated the armory. Like an echo could be heard the dashing, inspiriting strain Dixie,and the mellow cadence became louder and louder as the Columbia Postban
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