The National tribune., 1886-11-25

the representatives OF the various participating
Posts. headed by field bands. marched to the hotel
To escort their COMMANDER 10 the rink. Gen. Fair
child accompanied by Co. SR. l.. Conger, Depart
ment Commander Of Ohio Gen. Noyes and Mai.
H. =. Lloyd. occupied clrriage ut the head Of the
column. II was an impressive display. I'm which at
least 200 old warriors took part. Every GAR.
Post in the community had large number in line,
and the boys in blue received a warm welcome
from the crowds on the sidewalks There
some delay when the procession reached the rink,
which was brilliantly lighted and decorated with
flags and shields. The immense area IN the build
ing covered with long lines of plain pine tables.
which were dotted at regular intervals with tin
cups and plates. On the speakers stand, which
placed against the west wall in the center OF the
hall, Gen. Fairchild, Col Conger, Gen. Noyes,
Mai. Lloyd, and J. i. Murdoch. the veteran actor.
The Posts which took part in the parade and Camp
fire were: Il. NJ Moore Gen. Lyle, George III.
Thomas, u. ;. Grant, August Which, j. III. Jenk-
ins. of Williamsburg. Clermont County; Com
modOre Nelson, III. ID. Banning, jacksonville
Israel Ludlow. Commodore Nelson. Covington;
Commodore Nelson, Cincinnati: Co. w. Robinson,
NJ. ;. Shaw, (colored Post) When all COM
fortably seated in front of a cup and plate Gen.
Noyes. who acted as Master of Ceremonies. in
troduced Maj. III. Il. Lloyd, who made short
and eloquent speech euiogistic Of Gen. Fair
child He expressed the pleasure Of the COM
rades in welcoming an eminent soldier and native
Of Ohio. Maj Lloyd referred briefly to the achieve
ments OF the distinguished guest in military and
civic life Addresses were made by Gen. Farchld,
Col. Conger, Department Commander; Gen. Noyes
and others.
PENNSYLVANIA
d. X. Bryan, Johnstown Officers of Fisher Post
No 30 Commander. A. \. Hart; s. v. C., J. $.
Ashbridgei J. v: C., $; ID: Cannon; Adj't Irwin
West; o. d., w. III. Fetterman; o. G., Ross Clossen.
Post No. 81, of Lewisburg, has brought forward
Capt. J. V. Miller. of that Post, for Junior Vice
Department Commander.
Post No. las, Selins Grove has adopted resolu-
tons commencing NJ. l.. Wagenseller, OF that Post,
for reelection as a member of the Department
Council of Administration.
Col. J. W. Moore Post No Sc, Philadelphia held
Campfire on Friday evening, Nov. 10. Post No.
Post No. "a celebrated its 18th anniversary on
Monday evening, Nov. 10 with a grand Campfire.
J. V. Dept Commander J. NJ. Lowry and staff OF
the Department Commander were present.
Bryson Post, No. 22j. Watsontown, have adopted
resolutions OF coincidence on the death of COmrade
Austin Stull. of that Post.
At the meeting of Naval Post, No. 400 Philadel-
phia, held on the 18th inst A j. Andrews, of Kress
Post, 2si, Slatington visited the Post and made
very eloquent and interesting address and expressed
himself as surprised and delighted with the novel
and interesting manner that the Post conducts its
muster.
Greble Post. No. 10, Philadelphia, will have n
benefit at Carneross Theater about the middle of
December
Col. Fred. Taylor Post No 10, Philadelphia held
Its regu ar muster on the 18th inst. Two comrades
were reinstated, admitted on transfer card. and
two new recruits elected and mustered in. An in
vitation from Winfield Scott Post No ia, 10 visit
them the 18th inst. was received and accepted.
The regular business being through. Commander
knorr opened Campfire. Comrade Theodore w.
"reminiscences of the National Encampment at San
Francisco. Past Commander George McAiillin, of
Winfield Scott Post followed on the same text, and
many other comrades gave "reminiscences OF their
army life, the addresses being interpreted with
music. After the entertainment the comrades were
taken 10 the luncheon-room, where "A grand lunch
was prepared for them. The entertainment did not
close until n late hour.
On the 10th inst. Z. ID. Baker Post, No. g. visited
Aaron Wilkes Post. No. ., OF Trenton, N j., being
accompanied by J. V. D. c. Lowry and A A.
q. Thomas J. Stewart. About 10 comrades were
In attendance, and they received very flattering
reception. An enjoyable time had and the
comrades returned home early next morning. On
Thursday evening following the Post celebrated
its 10th anniversary with a large Campfire. Past
SUPERINTENDENT Charles Styer NJ. D., gave a short
history the Post since its organization, when Il
started with nine members. II now has nearly
| AS, and ranks fourth in the Department.
On Thursday evening, NoV. 10, Capt. Walter s.
Ncwhall Post, No :, Philadelphia. gave their first
Campfire OF the season at the Post hall before n
very large audience Chap. Sayers made a very
interesting address, giving the real idea of Camp
/ fire and relating several army "reminiscences.
| Mr.. Harrigan sang several comic songs, Master
Harry Deener gave mouth-organ solos, and
Miss Bertha Slater recited "Sheridan's Ride" A
| cOmrade OF the Post sang several songs and vocal
| selections were rendered by Miss Wagner and a
| glee club o. five members. Delegations from the
various Posts In the northeastern section of the
| city were present
POTOMAC
Many well known and prominent officers of the
| army and navy are entering the Grand Army. Kit
Carson Post, No. 2, Department of the Potomac.
has already upon its rolls the names of number OF
distinguished officers, including Gen. John @.
Fremont, and at its last meeting, 18th inst. two
more gallant representatives OF the naval and mill
tAry service were mustered in-Admiral Jouett and
Brevet Brig Gen. Datus K. Coon, late Colonel I'd
| Iowa Cav. Although the weather was very In
| clement, the rain falling In torrents. Admiral
Joueit was too old dog to be scared by water,
and lac drove 20 miles, from his farm. to Washing
ton, TO be mustered in. The ceremonies incident %
| the occasion were impressively performed, the
charge being delivered by Post Commander
Charles +. Lincoln. Admiral Jouett Is a tall, fine
| looking gentleman, inclining to stoutness, with q
| very pleasant genial manner He claims TO be a
granger, and is delighted with his experience as
farmer. Gen. Coon is strongly built Tesoute look
ing veteran. Amongthe members-elect of this Post
are Charles H. Loring Engineer in Chiefofthe u. s
| Navy, and Thomas III. LOCKER. Pay Director Of the
| Navy. The Post meetings are held In the National
| Rifles Armory, which Is handsomely decorated
| with flags and banners. Nearly 400 comrades In
good standing its rolls and its finances In
good condition. Admiral Jouett hopes To see the
| navy more fully represented I'm the organization
which already contains quite number of nava
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