Daily Republican., 1882-05-09
THE OPEN CAMP FIRE.
TEE ENTERTAINAKNT AT THE
0PERA HOUSE LAST Nl6aT,
FERMENTATION OF THE
FLAGS TO sMYTH POST.

lEo VI 0uyt I'll IOht WAS HE1uQ sue
cess, the Opera House being filled with
a delighted audience.
The exercises commenced with the
buRle call by Prof. Ellinger, which
was followed by some excellent music
by the City Cornet band. A chorus
consisting Of Misses Katie Currinder
Florence N. Hirst, Flora Walters
Mary Tilghman. Mamie A. Breen
Messrs. Robert W. Walters, j. T. ely
mer, Fred We'll, Jr. and Robert A
Warrenunder the leadership of Clar
ence Shank, sang, "Come with thu
Gypsy Bride" The "Painter of Sc
vile" was recited in an excellent man
ner by L. ., Cooper it was an
nounced on the programme that little
Ada Jones of Philadelphia, would sing
Marching through Georgia" but ow
ing to unavoidable circumstances she
substituted God save our President
which was received with round aftel
round of applause and the little song.
stress was compelled to come out fol
the third time to satisfy the audience.
The Guard was then relieved by the
firing party of the Post, and the chorus
under the leadership of Mr. Shark sans
"Little Mountain Church. Miss Laura
A. Bigger recited in an effective man
ner Searching for the Slain.
Master Frank Thompson recited 'Oul
Boys in Blue" and was loudly applaud
ed; Mr.. Shank's chorus again appeared
and sang "List to the Trumpet" An
eloquent address was made by Past
Commander j. Wilson Norris of Phila
delphia, which was followed by Miss
Bigger in "The Bird Song" and in re-
sponse to the applause she gave "The
Lady Auctioneer," and upon being call.
ed out the third time sang "Was i,
Fair" The tattoo taps were then
sounded, and the grand rounds made.
A.yer music by the band the second
part Of the programme was commenced
by Past Department Commander w.
S. MCNair, who, then announ ced that
ne came as substitute for Col. Albert
s. Nones, who was una bio to be present,
General McNair then on behalf of J =.
Paul Brown who furnished the picture
and the Ladies' Auxiliary Corps who
had it framed, presented to the Post a
beautiful crayon portrait OF General
Thomas a. Smyth, after whom the Post
is named. The General made few ap.
propriate remarks and tho gift was re.
ceived on behalf of the post by Cam
Thomas A. KeaEles, who re-.
piled in fitting manner. This part OF
the programme was a surprise to many
of the members, but none the less ap.
preCiated on that account Charlie ID.
khoads as an aged negro came limping
in and was halted by the guard, who
would not allow him to pass until he
had called the corporal of the guard,
who prevailed upon him to give song
which was encored. He was followed
by Prof. Ford, who in his inimitable
manner told tho people "How Ruby
Played" and for an encore gave
"BroJher Watkins Farewell Sermon"
which brought down the house.
The favorite little Ada Jones then
i'll long train dress and
sang "Awfully Awful" which was re-
ceived with shouts of laughter and pro-
longed applause during which she
came out again as a young man OF the
period and sang ''Lardy Dab" and
another selection. The guard was re-
lieved and while the curtain was down
the tableaux for the presentation Of the
stand of colOrs was formed. When the
curtain was raised a detail of the men,
bers of the post was arranged in semi
circle each bearing handsome silk
corps flag, the one at each end bearing
a guidon. In the centre were seated
Miss Helen E. Nostrand, Mrs. Bricks,
Mrs. N. Garrigan, Mrs. II. d. Entri-
ken, Miss Anna Brown and Mrs. James
Fl. Wrightington, o committee of the
Corps. Immediately IN
the rear stood Jacob B. Slifer, An
drew j. Thenpson and Mr.. Hart, with
the National Post and State colors re-
3pectively.
The set OF flags consisted of Post Ma.
;ional and State flags of the regulation
'ize, twenty-five corps flags and two
or guidons. The post fag is
If fine white silk with blue silk fringe.
1t has the regulation Grand Army
badge in the centre and the name of
he post on scrolls above and beneath
The staff is surmounted by a gilt spear.
The National and State flags are of the
inest material and manufacture and |
trimmed with yellow silk fringe. The
oat Of arms upon the blue silk field of
he State flag is admirably executed
nd the flag is also lettered With the
anne Of the Post, The stats OF the
Iational and State flags are surmoun.
ed by gilded eagles. The cords and
assels of the three large flags are of
lue and white silk and each staff
ears silver plate with the following
inscription:
Presented by the Ladies' Auxiliary
orps to Gen. Thomas A. Smyth Post
10. l. Department of Delaware. G. A.
y, May s, 1882" The guidons are of
lue silk bearing the name of the
ost in gilt letters. The corps flags
re of different colors of silk, bearing
Orps marks in red, white and blue to
epresent the respective divisions in
'hich the members served.
Corporal James A. Tauner Of Brook
IN N. Y. who lost both his limbs at the ;
attic of Bull Run, made thepresenta.
on speech on behalf of the Ladies
.uxiliary Corps.
The Corporal spoke in his usual elo- I
uCuI hHu ILL ptoSloHeu ulduusTJ dul
'as loudly applauded. The colors were {
eceived by Commander Koables on be- {
al I of the Post in a breT and appro.
rate speech. Miss Laura Bigger sang {
Flag OF the Free" d. L. LeGrange
I'VE an original poem. "The Brandy.
inc by Moonlight" and Mss Bigger ,
ad "Archie Dean" The chorus then
'ng "Good Night" and the band
aged IN the audience dispersed. The
hole was a grand success the ar.
of the stage was very fine,
Id the only drawback seemed to be r
o inability to get the new camp fire
burn as it should, owing to def.
ENJOY in the supply of gas. 1t is sci
IN that so large an audience is held "
tired until 20 late all hour. The y
lole affair reflects great credit upon ;
concerned, and this, the last camp n
Q of the season was the grandest and ~
,st successful Of all. !,
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