The National tribune., 1883-11-01

mirth and harmless wit; that he wanted all.
when they heard agood thing, to show their ap-
probation by good, solid shout; that to staxtths
ball rolling, he would call on the chorus 10 sing
that good old war song, Marching Thro
Georgia" which was done with awill, the band
accompanying, and the thousands Of voices,
male and female, old and young joining in
most heartily. Commander Osborne was them
introduced, and made an eloquent address,
though short. In concluding his remarks ha
said: Let Us be jolly let US be happy, but al
the same time, let Us remember that it cost
rivers of blood and armies of lives to enable us
TO meet as We are tonight. Let Us teach the
principles which We fought to preserve around
the fTeside, which is the only throne around
which our people gather. Do nothing that can
impair the virtue Of the Nation, for virtue
alone can sustain the principles of liberty and
free government" just as General OsbOrne
sat down, General Beaver was seen making his
way through the hall, and tremendous shoGs
OF welcome went up, which was increased when
he appeared on the PLATFORM leaning on his
erutches. Past Commander-in-Chief Wagner
was the next speaker, who, being compelled 70
leave TO speak a5 another place, made but
brief speech, but it was full Of pleasant allu-
sions and witty points. The song Battle Cry
OF Freedom was then sung, after which Com
rnander-in-Chief Beath was called upon, bas
made only BRIEF reply, merely acknowledging
the courtesy shown him and returning thanks
for il. General Beaver was the next name an
nounced, and as he rose he was again received
with tufnuituOus applause. Although. IN com
mencing, he said, " It is not often I rise before
an audience unprepared to talk. Tonight, in
this presence, ny mind is perfect blank. with
out one single idea of what 70 say 70 such q
gathering" yet he made a ringing speech,
which aroused the comrades 20 the widest en-
thusiasm, and was full of wit aud anecdote.
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Philadelphia, he thought they ought 70 be able
to build Grand Army hall that be wanted 70
impress on the minds OF all the Importance OF
keeping up the meetings; OF handing down 70
their children the memories awakened and of
teaching those children 70 stand By the flag for
which their fathers had fought and keep Il
unimpaired as the symbol Of freedom 10 the
oppressed of all nations. Little sammy Welt,
the four-year-Old infant drummer, then eapEi-
waited the audience by the skilllul manner IN
which he handled the dTUmsticks, creating q
wonder how so small boy could make such
big noise. Past Department Commander Tan
ner, of New York, was the next speaker. and
made one OF the stirring addresses for which ho
has become famous. In the course Of his adj
dress he referred to the manner in which be
was received at the old Cooper shop Refresh-
ment Saloon when passing through this city
on his way home after losing both legs at the
second battle of Bull Run. While lying in .
car suffering untold agony. lady had broughs
him clean, cool pillow that the pillow is now
one Of his household treasures. aad that when
he dies he hopes to have his head resting on
that pillow He also fttingly alluded 10 the
noble work Pennsylvania had done for the SOL
diers orphans. Tramp, Tramp Tramp vas
then sung; Mayor King made few brief re-
marks, and was followed By Past Departments
Commander A. Wilson Norris, who made a tell
ing speech Among other things, be said . I
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to hnd something big about cur Grand army
day, but found only few lines Column ap0u
column, however, was published when nine
baseball players returned home shcrt time
ago; over 100000 people thr0GEsd the streets 70
see the champion ball players, buE when 3 man
from Philadelphia was elected COMMANDMENTS
Chief of the Grand army at Denver, and came
home, ne was met but by a handful Of men and
scarcely received any notice" Give Il TO en-,
old mani" shouted = voice from the audience,
creating a rear Of laughter. General H. II.
| Bingham followed Comrs1e Norris IA q brilliant
speech Adiutant- General Yardersiice then, on
| behalf Of tbs Department Of Pennsylvania,
/ presented C0mrade Nicholas G. Wilson, suEer-
/ intendsnt Of the National Cemetery OF tsat-
! tysburg, with a handsome French eloek
| and bronze figures IN return for the many
acts Of kindness and impartial services REM
/ dered 20 the Grand Army, and TOR his energetic
/ work IN the Order. Co1lrsds NanGeFsliees 3
/ speech Of presentation was exceadiaglv eppro-
| pirate, and was replied to in q fitting manner,
/ IN behalf OF the recipient Of the beautiful git,
/ by Department Chaplain SayTes. This pres
sentation was the result OF the resolution passed
az the semi animal Encampment at GetEy s5urg.
inssrueting the Council Of Administration to
prepare suitable testimonial for the comrade.
! This little episode wound up the enjoyments
/ of the evening, as the hour was getting late.
The band played the Star Spangied Banner I"
IS the audience was dispensing. and Ia few
minutes more the lights were out, and Grand
/ Army day Of 1888 was over. a130n