The Portland daily press., 1884-11-25
The next toast was:

The National Officers Of the G.. A. R.-Men whose
souls tried in the furnace heat of battle and
were not found wanting.
Judge Advocate d. R. Austin was called
upon to respond. The Judge said as a citizen
and soldier of Ohio join in expressing thanks
for the honor of this occsson-this cordial
gaeeting which can only come from soldiers
OF our late war and comrades OF the G. A. R.
My mind goes back over 20 years in Ohio when
we were struggling to preserve this Union;
when the whole country was alarmed. 1t was
then that boy IA years of age took his drum
and enlisted in the 87sh Ohio regiment and
marched to the front down the Mississippi
river to Vicksburg, and from there to the sea
with Sherman. Ia the fierce battle of Mis-
sion Ridge he led his company to the charge,
fell badly wounded and lost his leg. And
only IS years old at that. He came back to
civil life and began the work of organizing
posts of the G. A. r. in Ohio. He organized
over 800 posts with 30 600 members and gained
the reputation which elevated him to the head
OF the Grand Army of the Republic OF
America. 1t was good thing to place the
laurels of the commander upon his brow.
We know Of your work in Maine in the dark
dass OF the rebellion, of your work since in
the g A. r. As we look over our comrades
and zee the frosts of many winters upon their
brows we are reminded OF those upon the 9TH
er side. The work will soon be left to few
hands. 1t is our duty to draw closer the ties
of friendship We ara not set of beggars
The soldier is governed by motives of patriot
ism. The government should provide for the
weak who are not able to provide for them
selves. We ask only justice for the soldier
Many aIe deserving and are too proud to ask
aid. The government should itself seek
such.
The aeSt toast was:
Our Citg-"That dear old town" as sung by our
immortal Longfeiiow, forms one of the brightest
pictures on memorys wall.
His Honor, Mayor King was asked to re-
spond.
The Mayer said that he took the cordial vel
come given him as a tribute to those in author
ity, and not to himself. The fame OF Portland
has been told in song and poetry. Her sons,
statesmen, jurists. divines poets and citizens
are known in foreign lands Her people are
always loyal and brave. The feeling is one of
great joy on the part of our citizens at the com
log national encsmpment. and they will
DO all IN their power TO aid you.
The next toast was
The Grand Army Boys Of Portland: Comrades
loyal to theii country loyal TO their city, and loyal
to one another.
DIR. s. G. Gordon was asked to respond to
this He was greeted with cheers. He was
happy to respond to sentiment so loyal,
What does it mean-loyalty to our country?
Last fall was in Berlin, and saw review of
$4,000 of the picked troops, representing 450.-
600 soldiers No man in this division of 80 600
was less than six feet high. The Emperor re-
viewed them, and as I looked thanked God
that the eitizen-soldier of America represents
the loyalty OF America, and that %. 900 man
here represent 100000 soldiers, who could
drive off any foreign army, although Gen.
Moltke once called our army during the war
'amob." [ thought Of our flag and our oiti-
zen-soldiers and felt that got new meaning
of what loyalty means in America, and ney-
or WAS SO proud before of my country. We
fear no country or army With cur ctizsn-sol-
diery.
The next toast was
The Lodies-Tbe dear creatures, who take plea
sure in hesping burdens upon our willing shoulders
and minute pleasure in helping to bear them
of New Hampshire, vas called upon to
respond.
1t ia impossible to give even synopsis of
his eloquent, witty and able speech. He
brought down the house continually and made
a most excellent impression.
The Press
was then given, and Walter Allen, ESQ.,, of
the Press, was called upon and responded.
Comrade Richard Gately was then called
upon, who, as is always the case with "Dick !"
did justice to the occasion. He said good
word for the navy, which took $4,000 of our
patriot boys, and paid high compliment to
that branch Of the service.
The campfire broke up about midnight with
hearty cheers all around
Too much credit cannot be paid to the gen
eral committee of Bosworth and Thatcher
Posts for making the affair so grand success.
COMMITTEE MEETING.
After the campfire meeting of the execu-
tive committee Of the nstional encampment
was held at the Falmouth Hotel About two
thirds of the members were present, together
with Commander Kountz, who aided much by
his timely suggestions. 1t was decided that
u
22d, and close Thursday night, the 25th; also
voted voted to invite Mrs. Sherwood of Toledo,
| o., to write poem, to be read at the encamp-
ment by Miss Irving; also that the Woman g
| Relief Corps of Maine be requested to act in
| concert With the executive committee.
The following additional committees were
| appointed:
| On Camp Supplies and Location-George L. Beal.
| George II. Abbott J. d. Anderson.
Horses and Carrisges-W Whitman SAWYER H p.
ingalls,, Charles b. Merrill.
A committee, consisting of Selden Connor
Geo. 81. Abbott and Gov. Robbie, was appointed
| to examine into the condition of the battle
| flags in the rotuuda of the State Capitol and If
in su table condition to be used in the parade
to make such arrangements as they see fit in
| order TO secure them.
| Headquarters of Commander Kounts and
staff during the encampment will be at the
| Falmouth Hotsl; aud all the rooms in City
Hall which can be obtained will DO secured for
the executive committee.
Commander Kountz will meet the commit
tee on hotels, this morning at 10 O'Clock, a,
the Falmouth to complete arrangements.
Though not definitely settled upon, it is
| probable that the encam pment will be located
on the Eastern Promenade. Monday, June
| 22d, will be opening day; Tuesday, 23d, grand
| parade aud excursions; Wednesday and
Thursday, oath and 25th, encampm ent meet.
| iDgs.
| School Committee.
| The regular monthly meeting of the School
| Board was held last evening, His Honor the