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Marshall, Colonel James H. Skinner, Captain P. W. McKinncy, Brigadier-General Thomas T. Munford.

Executive Committee : Colonel William H. Palmer, Colonel Archer Anderson, Sergeant George L. Christian, Major T. A. Brander, Sergeant John S. Ellett.

Treasurer : Private R. S. Bosher.

Secretary : Private Carlton McCarthy.

General W. H. F. Lee, the retiring president, was hearti.y thanked for the ability with which he had presided and the energy he had displayed in the management of the affairs of the Association.

On motion of General Early, Misses Mary and Mildred Lee, Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson and her daughter, and Mrs. J. E. B. Stuart and her daughter were unanimously and enthusiastically elected honorary members of the Association, and the Secretary was directed to send them badges.

THE BANQUET.

After the exercises in the hall the Association and the invited guests repaired to Saenger Hall, where an elegant banquet was spread and the good things heartily enjoyed.

General Taliaferro presided, and Judge George L. Christian acted as toast-master and read the toasts. The regular toasts and the res- pondents were as follows :

The Infantry :

If ever a band of warriors won A paean for deeds of valor done, They deserve, indeed, the glorious meed And the proud triumphal hymn.

General William McComb.

The Cavalry:

As went the knight with sword and shield To tournay or to battle-field, They offered at their country's cal! Their lives, their fortunes, and their all.

General T. T. Munford.

The Artillery : The voice from the mouths of their pieces sent dismay into the ranks of the enemy. Judge William I. Clopton.