The National tribune., 1883-11-01
INDIANA.

CoHrade VIM. Z. Gray, late captain, COM
pany G, Seventh Kentucky volunteers, writes
Us from Jacksonville, Ind as follows: Not
Tithstanding the inclelnent weather, the Re-
union and Campfire of Post No. S6 held here
on the 18th and 20th ults was grand success
at the wigwam (which was beautifully deco
Tated) on the evening Of the 18th ult., the exer-
elscs, under the direction Of Colonel James
kirgwi1, Of the Forty-ninth Indiana, began
with the song Marching 0n,p prayer being
dispensed with, on account of the Post Chaplain
being sick, Ars. J. Nathan Mccoy, of Louis
wills. Ky, then Fecited 'Sheridau's Ride" with
great yig0r and IN excellent elocutionary STYLE
After tlsis followed vocal and instrumental
music. hiss Alice Donaldson niece of Senator
McClure} then gave an excellent recital, and
Mrs. Mccoy favored the audience with q
humorous contribution The hard-tack was
then served, and afterwards dancing was begun
and continued until a M.
On the second day Of the Reunion the weather
was bright and beautiful, and The Campfire at
night was largely attended. The exercises
began with prayer by the Post Chaplain, the
venerable Dr. n. Fields, followed by the song
Battle Cry Of FreadoHl" sung by the Post aAd
Auxiliary. Mr. 7. u. HaWes, Of Louisville,
Ky. then declaimed in eieetive style the
Battle Of Waterloo he was followed by
Major Kinney, Of Louisville in a twenty
minute speech. His remarks were in reply
TO tho toast aIhe Poor Soldier and his
Experiences" and we'll did he fill the bill
ence with several excellent recitations Fol-
lowing this exercise, Misses Rnby Kirgwin
and Ailfs fYoalsey, assisted By Professor Stokes,
rendered the national airs on the piano
and victims The music was well executed.
The gTay-haired old veteran Of two wars, GEN
erai 3I. ID. Manson, was then introduced, and
gave the audience one Of his best efforts, reeit-
ing IN fne style many amusing incidents of
soldier life. Major Kinney reeited his first
speech when school boy, " Casabianca,p and
kept the crowd ii a roar Of laughter. The Post
then sang johnny Comes Marching Home. !"
Colonel kirg7Via concluded the singing with
And Wen All Drink Stone Blind, Johnny,
Fill up the EowlH Then came the banauet
toasts. Dr. W. Z. Sherrod was announced for
the Mexican veterans and responded though
quite feeble. DR.. n. Field. Post Chaplain, in
reply to the toast, Post &c. y made some prac-
teal observations ON the history and character
OF the organization. Colonel Kirgwin then, in
his usual happy manner, made few amusing
remarks, after which came the great soldiers
banquet, such as they were used to IN days
gone by. Ali old soldiers know the bill of fare.
After this came the dancing. which lasted till
IL o'clock. Old citizens were seen TO trip the
light fantastic toe that had not danced for
years, and among them Squire Felix Lewis
and ex-lIayor Warder.
Comrade ]. VI. Burlingame. JefersonvfIIe,
Ind, writes US that Post No IS, of that place,
held Campfire and Reunion on the 18th and
Goth ults. General AIahlon g. Manson, of In
diana, and Major Kinney, Of Louisville were
the orators Of the occasion, and the old Yeter-
ans were delighted with their able and enter
tanning remarks. Under the able management
of Colonel James Koigg7in, late Forty-ninth
Indiana volunteers, the Campfire was glori-
Gus success The veterans had a sumptuous
banquet of bean soup, black coffee, and hard
tack before they left for homo.
Comrade 0. c. Kimbrongh, Marion, Ind,
writes US that General Pleasant g. Hackleman
Post No 233, was organized at Hackleman,
Grant county, Ind, last month with thirteen
charter members and the following officers {:
II. S. Friend S. V. c., Isaac N
Seal; J. Y. O., o. @. Kimbrough; Chaplain, A.
Kosher; O. D., John IL. Stewart; 0. o., James
Wells; O. NJ, L. N. Taggart; @. NJ. S., r. H.
Level; ADJ t, B. Z. Albert; S. M., ID. T. Adams.
Comrade A. F. spauiding, Wabash, Ind,
writes that the Post at that place, (of which he
is Commander which organized under new
name, fJame FL. Emmett, No. S. but with tn Q
old charter, ia June last, with forty-six mem
bers, now numbers 130, and has thirty applica-
tions on file. He says it expects 70 reach 250
IN the nezt three months.
Comrade " E. Hardy, Eoblesville, Ind,
writes Us that Lookout Post, of that place,
which vas organized about year ago, now
numbers I63 members.