The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-01-26

We had the pleasure of attending the 9Th
q. A. r., at Battle Creek, on Wednesday of
last week. Upwards of 800 old veterans of
the late war, wearing the uniform of the
Grand Army, were in attendance, and the
meeting was grand success. The following
officers were elected for the coming year
Department Commander-O. A. James,
Hillsdale.
Senior Vice Commander-G George Wright,
Benton Harbor.
Junior Vice Commanders. N. Keller
East Saginaw.
Medical Director-R. j. Shanks, Lansing.
Chaplain. II. Savage, Mancelona.
Council of Administration f. Partridge,
A. f. Temple, Muskegon; ID. w. Sawyer,
| Quincy; N. Chase, Otsego; j. G. Todd,
Bangor.
Delegates to National Encampment-W.
f. Thorp, Hart; Geo. w. Pease, Wayland |;
Fred Bay, Ogden Center; G. G. Hampton,
Detroit; w. III. Miller, Harbor Springs.
The delegation from A. Lincoln Post, at
Bangor, with their elegant flag, made very
fine appearance, and occupied the place of
honor, during the street parade in the after
noon. Chief Mastering Officer, j. g. Todd,
assisted by the Bangor boys, were selected TO
exemplify the secret work, and did in COM
mendable way. A grand banquet III the
evening, prepared by the citizens of Battle
Creek, under the auspices of Farragut Post,
was given to the visiting comrades. The fol-
lowing is the programme at the banquet:
Prayer by Department Chaplain, Sheldon
Smith.
Supper.
Music-America.
Address of Welcome, by his Honor, the
Mayor, VIM. G. Gage.
Response by the Department Commander.
l. The Grand Army of the Republic, its
camp fires are still burning.
Response by the Commander in Chief.
| Music-Hail to the Chief.
?. The Flags of Michigan, they were un-
furled on every battle field.
Response by Maj. Gen. A. L. McReynolds.
Music-The Star Spangled Banner.
3. The Citizen Soldier. Hon. j. L. Whit
comb.
4. The Union Soldiers, the first to rejoice
at the returning prosperity of the South.
The bravest are the tenderest";
The loving are the daring"
Response by Comrade l.. g. Rutherford.
Music-Dixey.
3. Our Fallen Comrades. Standing and
in silence.
6. Unity, Perpetuity, Liberty, Prosperity,
the fruits of our victory. Comrade M. A.
Merrifeld.
Music-Hail Columbia.
Z. Those who bear the scars of battle, not
the recipients of charity. Comrade G. V. X.
Pond
8. The Women, their prayers sustained us
their smiles rewarded us. Comrade Rush
j. Shank.
Music-The Girl Left Behind Me.
8. The Loyal Press, may it ever advocate
the principles for which our soldiers so
valiantly fought. Hon. George Willard.
10. The Heroes and Heroines who assisted
our comrades to escape from Rebel prisons.
Comrade c. G Hampton.
IL. Our Camp Life, the stories we used to
tell-the songs we used to sing. Comrade
Robert Gibbons.
Music-Yankee Doodle.
all good but the address of Cosmander-in-
Chief Van de Wort was peculiarly appropri-
ate and eloquent. and called forth round
after round of applause. The remarks of
the Mayor and Hon. Geo. Willard were also
particularly appropriate to the occasion.
The evenings exercises concluded with dane
ing parties in two large halls, at which, as
well as at the banquet. every man wearing
the insignia of soldier, was made heartily
welcome without money and without price
The occasion reflects great credit upon the
members of Farragut Post, and upon the
citizens of the prosperous city of Battle
Greek, and those who were fortunate enough
to share it, will not soon forget their gener-
Gus hospitality.
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Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Price, of Ostemo, have
been spending several days with their friends
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. Smith. Mr.. Price, who
likes TO draw the reins over good team, has
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