The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-13
WHITEHALL,
Public Installation Of Officers ANA
Camp Fire of Post y. G. Corbcst.
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Public Installation Of Officers ANA
Camp Fire of Post u G. Corbctt,
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= One of the most pleasant occasions 1t has
been our privilege to attend took place last
Friday evening at Good Templars' hall. 1t
being the occasion of the installment of
officers of Poat J. c. Corbett, No. 11s, G.
A. r. The meeting was called to order
by L. X. Pierce, past commander, who
briefly stated the object of the meeting. A
prayer was then offered by the chaplain,
The members Of the order then Joined in
singing the national song, g Marching
Through Georgia. l.. II. Fillmore presid.
ing at the organ. The commander then
declared the meeting open for the installa-
ton of officers. W, g. Goodrich was made
commander pro ten.
The following Ulcers were duly in.
stalled for the year ensuing
Commander, f. w. Baldwin :. V. c.,
A. J. Taft ]. v c.. Ed. Penfeld (;
Quartcrmastcr. Win. Smith; Officer of the
day, J. H. Plat Inside Guard, VIM.
Cain. ir.; Chaplain, H. Taft, ir
The commander then read the duties to
he performed by the respective officers,
each officer repeating tho obligation I'M
posed upon him, as read by The command
or. The insignia of office WAS then pre-
senlcd to commander elect. T. W. Bald
win, by Past Commandcr H. X. Pierce.
The camp fire was opened by singing the
song, "Just before the Battle 10y the
glec club, consisting Of the Misses Cora
Reed, Josie Cain, Lizzie Alien, Nellie
Lacca, and Mcssrs. Baldwin aud Cook, in
n very touching manner. Icing warmly ap-
plaudcd.
Past Commander l.. X. p,rroc WAS then
called upon to make a retiring address to
the members, WHO responded in an able
and feeling manner. lie offered as a
watchword, "stand by Commander Bald
win, and ull will he we'll
The commander elect then briefly re-
spouded, aud called Oh comra0c II. ID. W.
G. Hill 20 finish his address, which he said
was a long one. The gentleman, although
surprised at being called upon, was not
n.plusscd, but arose and made spirited
address. paying high tribute To the re-
firing commanders. !. H. Pierce, for The
zeal and energy be had manifested ir or
ganiZing Post j. {. Colhi. lie linen pc
sentcd him With 81 p.,.m" Of himself and
No -. .
post. The retiring commander Vs. crcnl-
~ surprised at the presentation, and said
that he had intended to give the members
Of the post little surprise by presenting O
picture of himself TO Them, remarking that
they had "stolcn march upon him"
The GIec Club then sung the song en-.
titled, THE Battle Cry of Freedom
John Knight vas then called upon tC
make an address. He arose, and aftci
clesrng out his throat, sad he did no.
know enough to make a speech, but he die
know enough to sit down. The witty re
ply caused considerable amusement. james
Doren was then called upon to speak. bu
had still less to say than Mr. Knight Mr.
J. ii. II. Parke was then called upon, who
appropriately responded The glec clul
then Gang "Tenting on the old cant
ground, in a very impressive manner Tn,
officer of the day then called upon Mr.
Goodrich TO repeat the story of Pat Nc
Ginnis' Pig" who did so TO the great amuso
ment of the audience
II was then moved tina! The ice cream b.
brought OH next, which had been gener
ously furnished for the occasion. While i
was being served the glec club sang the ma
tional hymn "Ametica' The mectin!
being called to order, the introduction o
Major II. c. Dane WAS announced by tn
commander. The Major spoke n, length
strongly contrasting the present occasion
with its domestic luxuries to that of cam
life. The Majors remarks were very stir
ring and applicable, and elected much in
terest.
Tie meeting was brought to a close b.
the glee club singing Home, sweet home.
Work on the new opera house is to b
resumed this week. Our wcll-know
architect, A G. Iopson, has the contract
and the work will be pushed forward witt
all speed until completed.
The fair and festival Of W. II. Cook
engine company closed on Thursday even
ing last. The receipts tar. exceeded til
expectations of the company, netting up
wards Of $780, ;.