The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1882-10-26
GARFIELD POST.
Brilliant Entertainment rendered the Comrades
in COyinstOn, Ky.


An entertainment rendered Garfield Post No.
2, c. A. r., by its lady comrades, at odd Eel
lows Hall, Covington, Ky, recently, was as
brilliant a success as could have been wished
for In anticipation of the event the hall had
been simply but prettily adorned. Fcstoons
and flags hung suspended from the walls and
balconies, while on the stage, overlapping Il
soldiers tent, the word welcome" appeared
in exquisite floral lettering The members of
the Post and their invited guests appeared at
an early hour, and by nine o'clock the hall pre-
scented brilliant aSscmblage of fair women and
brave men.
The opening address was delivered by Mr.
Daniel Ashworth, Senior Vice Commander of
the Post. The grand march followed, under
the supervision Of Captain Sam. Jack. When
it was finished, and the members of the Post
and their ladies had gathered in solid column
before the stage, the curtain rolled up, and the
elegant banner which the ladies had designed
as q gift to the Post stood revealed to view,
supported by Miss May Livezey and two little
girls, all in white. Miss Livczey delivered the
banner to its future holders in a brief address
Of great beauty, and glowing with patriotism.
Captain Beyland. returning his thanks, spoke
of the dark days of the rebellion and Of the
privations endured by the soldiers in restoring
the Government TO supreme power.
For this purpose" said the eloquent speaker,
eve are banded together, survivors of strug-
gle for the grandest cause that mortaIs ever
fought for; to execute the trust given us by our
comrades with their dying breath upon the
battlefield; to stand by the banner Of or
Union; TO see that Springs sweetest bushes in
wreaths of fragrant bloom, deck their mounds
yearly as the season COMES; to protect the ban
ner that floats over every cemetery of our
country's battle-ields, that shrouded the i'm
mortal host of heroic dead, in whose folds lie
wrapped the sanity Lincoln, the immortal
Garfield.
"Our efforts have been fairly successrul though
in forming Departments of the Grand Army we
are last on the roll of States in Kentucky; but
with the kind assistance of our friends, cspc-
cially the ladies' VIC propose to make further
progress in this old Commonwealth.
Fair ladies, let the gem Of loyalty and pa-
triotism that sparklcs so beautifully in your
generous hearts, reflect itself in the child, the
youth, whose motto should be: The Union,
one and inseparable, the Union, now and for
ever Inculcate loyalty and patriotism in the
child, teach them love for our statesmen and
warriors, and in maturity our reward will be
reaped in a strong bulwarll against treason at
home and foes abroad.
"For your very beautiful and generous gift.
in behalf OF all comrades Of James \. Garfield
Post, you have our heartfelt thanks, one and all.
May God bless you all"
The banner is of blue silk, richly fringed
with gold, and displayed in the center an eagle
with outsprcad wings surmounting the national
flag and the badge of the Grand Army of the
Republic. 1t bears the inscription:
James A. Garfield Post, No 2
q. 4. r.,
Department Of Kentucky.
Instituted March %, laS2.
CovnGtOn,
Ky.
Following the presentation General Niche
was called to the front, and was presented with
a beautiful badge-that of the Grand Army
the gift Of the Post. Captain Bcyand made the
presentation address.
The gallant Commander of the Department,
although a soldier Of prudence and experience.
was surprised" and found some difficulty in
g rallyinG," but the presence of mind acquired
on more trying occasions awaited to enable him
to make an appropriate speech Of thanks. Gen
good work i'll Kentucky, and we look forward |
TO good report from him ut the next annual !