As to previous announcement the annual memorial sermon in memory of Confederate veterans was delivered in the Lebanon State School auditorium by Rev. J. Jacqulin Ambler, of the Episcopal church of Dante, delivering a message that was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience and many openly expressed themselves as being pleased with Mr. Ambler as his subject was not of the worn out variety, in fact, heard for the first time by many of his hearers, and in the able manner in which he handled the topic: "If a Man Dies Shall He Live Again," was nothing less than an inspiration to the gray haired veterans the many that attended in their honor.

Rev. Ambler is a young man of pleasing personality and is gaining for himself an enviable reputation as a young man of irreproachable character and integrity. He is a great grandson of Colonel Robert E. Withers, a Colonel in the Civil War, whose home was in Elk Garden and who was at one time State Senator.

A systematical program was arranged and the musical program, both vocal and instrumental, were high class. The first number was the soul stirring "Dixie" to which the old boys marched down the isle and took their seats. Miss Genora McFadddin technically rendered this old war time favorite that has never grown old. Much praise goes to Miss McFaddin and Mr. Harry Routh for their renditions at the piano and to the local choir for their assistance.

Especially enjoyed was the due, "Rock of Ages," sung by Mr. Albert Fields and Miss Clara Bundy, also a solo by Miss Mary Jane Settle, which were features of the service.

Dinner was served to the visiting veterans at the Lebanon Tea Room and Mr. and Mrs. Fugate demonstrated their hospitality and served them an excellent meal.

Only fifteen old veterans are living in the county and ten of this number were in Lebanon Sunday as follows. Leading the list is B. F. Francisco, who carries his 90 years with remarkable briskness
B. F. Francisco 90
Henry Mabe 88
N. B. Smith 88
J. D. Alexander 88
Lowry Cox 88
A. T. Kegley 84
J. Taze Howard 85
N. S. Dickenson 85
J. W. Bausell 85
A. L. Hurt 85

Seven old veterans and six widows of the Confederacy have answered the final roll call since 1929 and it won't be long now until all have crossed over and joined their beloved leaders Lee and Jackson and other comrades.

Dear, brave old boys, we honor and love you and it is our wish that God will extend His mercy and permit each of you to meet with us again twelve months hence.