Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-12

e. A. Il. PRESENTATION. - A pleasant
episode followed the installation OF the OIL
GERS Of Stsnnard Post No. .. OF this city, on
Friday evening. January 5th. General
Henry, the Commander of the Post, on as
suming the chair said that, as q speech
might be expected on the occasion. and as
he saw present a comrade who was some
what accustomed to public speaking, no
would call on Comrsde Henry Ballard to
respond. in his stead. Lieutenant Ballard
arose and after q few general remarks,
turned to Comrade LOOMS J. Smith. the
efficient Post Q uartermsster, and spoke sub
stantially as follows:
CorRADE sxI1H:-The pleasant duty has fallen
to my lot, in behalf Of the members of Post stan
nard. Of presenting you. At this time with testi-
mopial Of our regard-a testimonial which, though
slight, trust will be a 1t acknowledgment OF our
appreciation Of your worth as . comrade and
man. As do this, recall with pride the TACT OF
your service in the navy; recall the fact that in
the Fall Of 1853: the most pressing hour Of our
1t that time . mere boy, OF scarcely eighteen years
Of age, came forward and proved your devotion to
TACT Of your continuous service from that time till
the close OF the service Of which the re,ord
10 honorable, faithful, meritorous.
But especially do recall at this hour. and In
this presence. your conduct as 3 member Of this
Post, your services as Quartcrmaster for the past
two years or moro. remember, We all remember,
the time when our Post in = condition OF financial
cmbarrassment, put the laborins oar into your
hends. and how you by your energy, your einciency
and fsthfulness to the trust, have raised It from
its ormer depressed condition tall you can nov say
Of 1t with truthfulness as you do in your last re-
port q Inspector General, that Its future looks
bright. Your comrades feel that for its present
promising condition largely indebted to you.
Hence this testimonial. 1t Is prompted BY our
grstitude-it ID the record that We would m axe Of
our acknowledgment TO you on your part Of duty
done.
Not to every ono Is it given to I'LL some exalted
statior-not to every one TO command armies, or
to guide the destinios OF nations. but TO each alike
there Is presented . path Of duty and he alone 10
the true man who follows II to the end He knew
his duty and be did ii, was never yet written over
candle throws its beams, 30 shines good deed in .
naughty world" The we'll rounded perfect life.
no matter what the station, 10 Away one made up
" brave and noble deeds; made up OF duties done.
Your comrades on this occasion have prepared IS
their testimonial to you. this badge; on 1t you
will see that which will call to mind the arm of
the service in which you served your country-on
IL you will that which, trust will be most
precious to you, that which will call to mind your
eomr.ds, Of Post summit reminder that your a
viii see On 1t that those who know you best like
you best Then take 1t. In their behalf. present
to you NAY you I'VE long 70 So, To ana may
bright memories back, Of this green spot, where
your conduct won It from your comrades OF this
Post-a testimonial Of fidelity to duty.
Lieut.. Billiards. remarks were highly ap-
precisted by the Post. and were supplement
cd by the long applause Of the members pres
ent. The surprise was made complete, and
Quartermsstsr Smith. on receiving tho
souvenir. with moistened eyes could only
respond, Comrades, thank you"
Tho jewel is q fve-pointed gold star. in
imitation of the regular Grand Army badge,
with anchor and cross cannon in enamel
work in the ccntre; and the letters G. A. R.
s. p. No. 9. on the points. The inverse
side bears the following inscription
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