The National tribune., 1882-03-18
DEDICATION OF LYNN COLISEUM AT
BOSTON.

BOSTON,
Special correspondence NATIONAL TRIBTNE.
Boston, March 15-The dedicatory cerc-
monies of Lynn Coliseum, on Sumner street
near Market, took place last evening, and
proved of an exceedingly interesting character.
There was a large attendance including dis
tinguished personages, both civil and military.
Representatives of the Grand Army from all
parts Of the State were present. The building,
which has been erected for the use of fairs and
other entertainments, is the argest structure,
with single exception, in the State. 1t has a
seating capacity of $500 and was erected at
cost of $4,000. The interior was superbly
decorated for last nights ceremonies.
Across the balcony, on banner 72 feet in
length. appeared the word Charity" At the
rear of the balcony, and covering the larger
window, was painting representing Shermans
march to the sea, and at the sides were scenes
representing soldiers life. The names of
valiant generals were decorated in bunting and
flags.
Members of the Post, which, by the way, is
now the largest organization of its kind III the
country, assembled at their headquarters, and,
shortly thereafter, to the number of 500 or 600,
Sawyer, marched to City Hall, and there re-
ceived the invited guests of the occasion, the
more prominent being Lieut.. Gov. Weston,
Governors staff, Hon. Henry B. Peirce, exec
utive councillors, Lynn city government, De-
partment Commander Patch, and State CT. A. Il.
officers Brig Gen. Peach, Col. William ii.
Hartt, Hon. Amos f. Breed, Speaker Noyes
and Clerk Marden of the House of Represent
atives, Hon. Harmon Hall, Mr.. Henry Cabol
Lodge and others. The guests were escorted
by the Post and Lynn brass band to the coli
scum, through Park square, Market and Sum-
ncr streets, amidst grand display Of fireworks.
On arriving at the coliseum the guests took
seats on the platform, the Post members being
seated in the body of the hall. After the large
company had become seated selection was
rendered by the band. An Introductory speech
was then delivered by Capt. John G. B. Adams,
prominent member of the Post, who ofliciated
as master of ceremonies" He referred in
| brief and concise manner to the objects and
aims of the Grand Army in general. and the
work of Post sin particular, taking occasion to
state that the Lynn Post had spent $4,000 in
fifteen years for charity. This building was
| erected in order to help the charity fund by
the holding of fairs, &c. The speaker was
| highly enthusiastic in his remarks, rs usual
| and stirred" the boys up to a considerable ex-
| tent. Silas A. Barton, chairman of the building
| committee of the Gen. Lander Building Asso-
citation, turned the keys over to Horace A. Saw
yer, president of the association, each gentle
| man indulging in the formality with we'll
| chosen words. At this juncture a silver water
/ tod Dot, r
Aid Society, Mrs. Warren Bailey president,
making the presentation. 1t was accepted by
| Commander Sawyer III neat speech. Speeches
| of fe!icitous nature then followed by Lieut.
Gov. Byron Weston, Col. William NJ. Olin-
| who was called upon in the absence of National
| G.. A. K. Commander Merrill l. Hon Joseph
| Davis of Lynn, who spoke in behalf of the ex-
ecutive council and honorary members of the
| Post, George IL. Patch, Department Commander
of the Massachusetts, Grand Army, Speaker
! Charles J. Noyes of the House of Representa-
tives, Gen. \. p. Banks, Clerk Marden Of the,
| House, Senior Vice-Commander William H.
Hartt of the State Department, G. A. r., Mr..
Henry Cabot Lodge, f. P. Brown and Azel
! Ames, Jr, and others. Capt. Charles d. Hollis,
president Of the common council, represented
|
| The Lynn brass band performed the new selec-
tion of Our Country" written by J. II. Dwyer
of Post ;. Singing by the First Universalist
| Church choir and reading by Miss Cora Barrelle
! interspersed the speaking exercises. At the
conclusion Of the speaking another selection
was given by the band, when the ceremonies
came TO close by the holding of realistic
campfire upon the mammoth stage of the COLI
scum. 1t was entirely novel, never before be-
| ing seen in these parts, and was originated bv
| Capt. John &. b. Adams, being under his super.
vision. On the stage were placed number of
tents, and the scene presented was first class,
showing the humorous side Of soldiers life.
and giving all the orders of day Old soldiers
who participated in the novel entertainment
| played their parts well, and the "contrabaudsn
| furnished much enjoyment. The zouave lad
was well enacted by little Georgia Morgan, and
| the various songs wero rendered with much
| effect.
| Commander-in Chief Merrill was unable to
be in attendance, as he was called upon to fulfill
an engagement in the West.
The dedication of the new structure was
completed this evening with grand ball at
the coliseum, which can readily accommodate
| 1000 couples The ball was grand affair, and
delegations were present from Posts all over
New England. There was a concert by the
band previous to the ball. Commander Horace
A. Sawyer was floor marshal and Albert A.
Davis chairman of the reception committee.
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