The Press., 1885-01-15

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 The revival of interest in this organiza tion among the veterans of the late wal may be regarded as of permanent char acter. As the years roll by the title of ex soldier grows to be an honored one, anc the privilege of being enrolled in a society composed of such gets to be more prized As the last of the soldiers of the revolution were honored in their later days, so will the annually decreasing body of ex-vet erans of .1861-5 be given places of honor, as the passing years intensiies the public appreciation of the value of their services. A few years ago posts of the G. A. R. were numerous, but the usual reaction of inter est came, possibly the time had not yet come for such organizations. At any rate most of them died out. In Holland County not one was left. In December, 1883, a revival of interest appeared in the reor- ganization of Winter Post at Stafford Springs. Quickly following which came the institution of Burpee Post at Rock vile, Bugbee Post at Holland, O. B. Stearns Post of Mansfield, and later the D. P. Corbin Post of Union. All these have just | instituted officers and started upon the second year with indications of permanent existence-at least to continue SO long as enough veterans shall survive to keep up their organizations.
 D. F. Corbin Posts officers were install ed on Tuesday evening of last week by Commander H. c. Mclaughlin of Winter Post, Stafford Springs, deputized by the state department for that duty, and are as follows: J. W. Winch, commander; M. F. J. Walker, senior vice; Chelsea Young, jnnior vice; Newton Wallace, officer of the day Elijah B. Severy, adjutant; R. B. Horton, quarter-master; D. w. Up- ham, chaplain T. H. Hudson, surgeon i; E. G. Newell, officer of the guard.
 On Friday evening of last week Aide de- Campo A. H. Simonds of Stafford Springs, deputized officer, installed off, CTS of Bugbee Post at Holland. E. o. Dimock, the outgoing commander, grace fully presided at the opening, welcoming a considerable visiting delegation of con- rades from Stafford Springs, also visitors, chiefly from Holland, composed of families If veterans, and invited friends. The ex- ercises were held in the town house. The interval of assembly was was filled up with singing of army songs, and greeting of old comrades The installation over all par took of bountiful spread, following which came addresses in response to toasts read Post Commander Dimock acted as toast master, and at the opening gave 8 few "reminiscences of the early days of the pos ahd the prvious organizations for ob- servance of decoration day. Install ingOficer Slmonds gave fine response in behalf of the soldiers, and B. B. Fuller spoke ably for the citizens. Revs. Sherman and Saw age also spoke briefly and we'll to the top ics given them. Miss. Phillips and Mrs. Price sang solos, the former accompany ing on the organ, and the entire company joining in the Chorus of the familiar war songs selected.
 On Monday evening last G. Brigham, commander of Burpee Post, Rockville, as
 installing officer, swore in the following officeas elect of Winter Post, Stafford Springs: D. H. Parsons, commander A. Adams, senior vice; D. K. Green, junior vice; c. D. Newell, surgeon; A. H. Si- monds, officer of the day; B. K. Spauld- ing, quartermaster H. c. Mclaughlin, adjutant; D. K. Taft, chaplain; J. w. Fitzpatrick, officer of the guard; John Cleveland, sergeant major; O. W. San- ford, quartermaster sergeant. The install lation ceremonies were held at the Oronoco Hall, in the presence of about 600 invited guests, whom the interest of the occasion had drawn together in spite. of the rain, and extremely bad roads, delegations of veterans and citizens coming from all parts of the town, and from Holland, Rock vile, Monson, and other places. The in- stalling officer was introduced by H. c. McLauglin, the retiring commander, and his duties were gracefully performed, fol lowing which came one of the best variety entertainments that has been given in this lage for long time. A raised platform, with a piano, had been provided. Miss Grace Medhery was pianist, also a piano duet was played by Miss Inez Whiting aud Frank Taylor, and selection given by Edith Snow, pianist, Lillian Page, vio- lin, and Frank Taylor, cornet; cornet solo by Frank Taylor; quartette singing verse, Messrs. Desper and Miner; solo by Miss Medbery, and recitation by Miss Eugenie Converse. Several of the exer- cises were encored, and all elicited hearty applause. - There was not a poor exercise on the entire program. Miss Converse's recitation was particularly. good, and an encore brought out a pretty little poem, of The Blue and the Grey. A. N. Nichols was master of ceremonies. The Citizens Band furnished music at different times during the evening. After this came a collation. served to over 300 people, then s cial converse, singing of army songs, and finally little dancing by the young folks. The immense room gave ample ac commodations for all, and all passed off in a most delightful manner. Among noted visitors were Commanders Chapin of Mon- son, Baker of Holland, Brigham of Rock vile. Burpee Post of Rockville installed its officers on Wednesday evening of last week, and is now at work making arrange ments for a grand fair to be held some time within few weeks, and to extend over several evenings,