St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-25

night expressly to meet my comrades from
Missouri, but am none the less glad to meet
any others who had any share in the war OF
the rebellion. [Applause.] I sec that there
are plenty Of them here. [Applause.]
have been out to the lake nearly all the
week, and have had but little opportunity to
see the people here. I would have sent word
out Tonight. to keep you from waiting
here in the rain, but as you
have no telegraph, nor telephones, nor
messages here. Lsughter.] had to come
myself (Cheers.l am sorry that you are
80 lacking in enterprise, aud have none of
the modern inventions. daughter and APP
plause.l / hope you win learn to get up
earlier, and that you will stand out in the
rain often, as you are doug now. Great
laughter.] 1t sprouts ideas. Laughter and
rades, want to say that Minneapolis has
done grandly by the Grand Army.
Your hospitality has been Law
ish, your reception. magnificent
have met old friends here from all over
the country. met one from Oregon to-day.
hope and pray that you may continue to
grow and prosper. l knew Minnesota when
it was an Indian territory; when the site of
your city was camping ground for the red
men. | am glad to see houses and manu-
factories and great enterprises where
only thirty years ago was
nothing but wigwams. Applause hope
you will continue to grow and prosper. l
thank you. Prolonged cheers
CoMRADE HURD.
At this point was introduced comrade Ma
thaniel F. Hurd, a gray headed patriarch, as
relic Of that distinguished band Of warriors
of 1912. Again the boys in blue shouted.
Mr.. Hurd was SO years of Of age April
10Th last and came all the way
from his home in Yonkers, New York, to at
tend the National encaIn pment. He is still
enthusiastic in his patriotism, and relates
which occurred during the wars in which he
figured.
The band played marching through Geor
gia,' and the crowd took up the chorus and
sang it with vim characteristic of born
soldiers.
THE FIRST MINNESOTA.
The next number was the recitation by
the talented elocutionist Miss Marion Lowell,
prominent teacher OF Minneapolis. The
poem was from the pen of Hon. Fl. L. Cor
don, one of Minneapolis proud authors and
poets. Miss Lowell reading was one of the
rarest treats of the entire encampment, and
the occasion will ever be cherished and re-
membered by the old veterans as one of the
happiest events of life time.
Gen. Warner was loudly called for and re-
sponded with a few humorous remarks. He
spoke of the unfovorable weather, and re-
GREETED that it should interfere with the
encampment. He briefly touched on the
history and work of the G. A. R., and then
babe the comrades good night.
Miss Jessie Bryant was introduced by
Capt. Babb. She rected 'sShermans Ride"
in excellent style. She was dressed in nat
ienal colors. AS soon as her dress caught
the eye Of the Grand Army men she was
greeted with applause.
As she concluded she was presented with
beautiful boquet of flowers in recognition
Of the fact that she had in full costume of
national colors marched at the head of the
old First Minnesota parade OF Wednesday,
Miss Bryant responded, saying her heart
was full. This beautiful token, coming from
the grand old First Minnesota, she should
cherish forever. She should press them and
lay them away.
Miss Clara Thompson was next introduced
and read the well known poem 'sThe Dandy
Fifth.n This selection can be found in the
school selections. Miss Thompson is a
bright, handsome young lady, with and ex-
quisite and musical voice under excellent
cultivation, and with good histrionic power.
Miss Thompson was loudly encored, and
just as she stepped to the front to respond,
the band unfortunately struck up "Johnny
Fill Up the BOWL But the crowd was not
satisfied and when the last strains died away
renewed their call, and she responded by
giving "The Mule Brigade" humorous
selection which was relished hugely
Still, the desires Of the vast assemblagc
was unappeased, and in response to their
shouts she treated them TO ''The Bootblack."
After another selection by the band, Jessie
Bryant recited barbara Fritchie.'
Comrade Harlan, of Dakota, spoke for a
few moments. He also recited poem
written by Greenleaf Whittier.
Corporal Tanner was announced on the
programme for an address, and Comrade
Liniham, of New Hampshire, was down for
several old war songs, but neither put in an
appearance.
AT $3.50 detail was sent for them in car
riages. Mr.. Liniham was found at Mayor
Pillsbury's residence, but he could not be
prevailed upon to turn out. The detail re-
turned to camp at 10 O'Clock and with the
announcement that they were not coming
the camp fire broke up.