Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-08-30
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THE CAMPFIRE IN DORSEY,S GROVE
BEGUN.

The Artillery Planted and Tents Pitched
for Two Reception Of Governor
Jno. B. Neil-Exercises To. Day-To-
Morrow's Program.
Dorsey's Grove, to-day, was captur-
ed by the old soldiers of Garfield Post
No. 4, and their friends, and they now
occupy the position, which is strong
one. Their field artillery is placed
and their tents are pitched to occupy
the ground two days. Tho boys in
blue number 81, and are expecting
re-inforcements from the boys in gray,
many of whom are on the ground.
The citizens of Bullion, Bellevue,
Ketchum, Haley, and other points,
have been visiting the camp
all day, to do the boys honor
and aid in commemorating the as
sembling of our heroes-as has been
the custom since the war. 1t is not
an occasion such as required IL years
ago for melting strife, but one Of
peace, goodwill and good fellowship,
honoring valor and heroism for their
own sakes, and renewing the fraternal
spirit engendered in We olden times,
when campfire had different at
traction.
The occasion to-day was one in
which the members of the Grand Army
Of the Republic feel great interest,
and offered an opportunity for a gen
eral festival and good time.
Governor John b. Neil, who arrived
about 7 o'clock, was received by the
members of the Post under arms, who
had marched out to the stage road to
receive him, and escort him to camp.
The camp consists of one large head
quarters tent and Is smaller tents,
for the members of the Post. They
are QUILTED with blankets, cooking
utensils, and rations for two days.
After receiving the Governor, guard
mount was called, and the sentries
placed on duty. Dancing was then
INDUCED in until beans were brought
on a trencher, and the beans and hard
tack slaughter was fearful.
At l 80 o'clock this afternoon, Gov.
ernor Neil took the stand, and adj
dressed the assembled old soldiers anc
visitors until nearly 3 o'clock p. m
His address was well received, and a
its conclusion heartily applauded will
three cheers and tiger by the band
The ketchum Brass Band occupied
the platform, and is deserving of thu
greatest credit for the excellence O
the music rendered. Marchin,
Through Georgia, by the Band, ane
The Red, White and Blue, by ladies
and gentlemen on the stand, wer,
followed by guard mount, when TIN
music struck up for the dancers
Dancing and target shooting will oc
cupy the afternoon, and the first da
will conclude with dancing this even
ing. 500 persons were present, an,
all having good time.
To morrow it is understood tina
the Nellie Boyd Company Band ha
by request volunteered, and will b.
cordially welcomed to play on tn
, grounds.
, The exercises will open with an ar
tillery salute, guard mount and drill
purse 1OO-yard race, free for all,
fat mems race GOO pounders): BORN,
, at a target; bean soup and pork
none to eat but old soldiers; address
by Texas Angel, Frank Ganahl, I
NJ. Bruner, and others; glass ba
shooting for $3.50; sweepstakes, Ion
200 and 800 yards, free to all, an
any rifle, will follow. Everybody
r invited, and hacks, cabs, 'busses, bug
gies, stages ETC., are, and will be, a
thick as blackberries, running to an
fro.
The ketchum Brass Band will
! on the grounds, and render choic
t music during the day. The post an
visitors greatly appreciate the posse.
, sion, on the river, of an amateur ban
composed of gentlemen residents of
/, sister town, and will doubtless
favored by choice airs from the Nell
Boyd Combination Band, alternatel