Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-07
ovHARRIsoN AND srAFF,

Ex-GOv. HARRISON AND STAFF.
 Dimes Ills Staff at the Republican
 League-Their Annual-The Stairs
 Magnificent Gift to the Ex-Governor.
 A bright scene was presented at the Re- publican league last evening. In one of the rear parlers sat a private party at dinner, headed by ex- Governor Henry B. Harrison. It was the ex~Governor's annual dinner to his staff. A fine course dinner was spread and an hour or two was spent in enjoying it and in the social pleasure the occasion
 brought. Present were Mir. Harrison and the following members of his staff: Adjutant General s. R. Smith of this city, Quarter master General Goodrich of Hartford, Sur geon General Geib of Stamford, Commissary General Barton of this city, Paymaster Gen. eral H. 0. Dwight of Hartford, Colonel w. 0. Mowry of Norwich, Colonel T. B. Warren of Bridgeport, Colonel George M. White of this city, assistant adjutant general; Lieu tenant Colonel B. F. Blakeslee of Hartford, assistant adjutant general; Executive Seore- tary Arthur s. Osborne of this city. There were two absentees, Colonel W. E. Hyde of Danielsonville, who was detained owing to the illness of his wife, and Colonel Charles H. R. Mott of this city. At the close of the dinner grand surprise awaited Governor Harrison. His staff presented him with a magnificent photograph album, probably the finest ever gotten out iu the United States. General Dwight ia an appriate words on be- behalf of the staff presented the truly ele- gant gift as a testimonial of their high es-
 teem. Governor Harrison feelingly acknowl- edged the gift in admirably chosen words. After the gift was presented half hour in further social enjoyment followed. The din ner, which was a masterly effort, was gotten up by the leagues new steward, ex-Lieuten- ant Clayton s. Redfeld. A description of the beautiful gift to Governor Harrison is as follows:
 The testimonial was an album containing the photographs of all of the distinguished men who served on the staff of Governor Harrison. Accompanying each photograph is an account of the rank and order of service under the government in army or navy of each officer.
 The volume is probably at once the hand
 somest and most appropriate offering that could have been made.
 The manufacturers say that better job has never gone from their office and the only thing that ever approached it was some what similar volume made for William H. Vanderbilt.
 The book is bound in very dark blue seal leather, padded cover and is fifteen inches inches thick and contains thirteen photo graphs, including that of the Governor and his secretary.
 The ornaments. two clasps and mono- gram on the front cover, are solid silver. One of the clasps bears the words ''Governor -kol AIa1 5ako 's1S85-19S6." The edges of the leaves are of heavy gilt. But while the exterior though plain, is pleasing to the eye, and though it bears the evidence of great expense incident | to the cost of the very best material, yet it is in the inside that the real value of the tes of the men therein contained, there is more | to be observed. On the page just opposite to each photograph is engrossed each officers record. Were that done in 8 simple and ordinary style only, it would be an innovation, but the delicacy, the engrossed are superior to anYting of the kind before attempted which has come under our observation. On each page is a specimen of art which is of high order. All the work was done with ink applied by pen and many of the scenes sketched appear as distinct and as real as oil paintings.
 Many of the designs of these pages are due to General Smith, to whose efforts in fact the
 honor of the whole affair so largely belongs, and he has shown commendable ingenuity and fine taste by the many emblem atical scenes which have been portrayed. For instance, opposite Governor Harrison's name is true and vivid photograph of the State capitol at Hartford, while just above is likeness of the State coat of arms. The whole is tastefulIy combined, and with the lettering shows very high order of skill. Again, on the page opposite the surgeon gen. erals name, there is a very startling picture of a section of a dark battlefield, with the dead and wounded lying around aud ambu- lance and surgeon in the foreground. Nearly every page contains some striking work of art, while the lettering and shading is superb in every minute detail.
 The photographs are each nine by seven inches. and each officer is in full regalia. The photographs were made by Photographer Bowman of this city, and are fine specimens of his unrivalled work, and Charles Robinson of New York city was the artist wno execu- ted the sketching Koch Sons & Co.,, of New York, made the album, and the total cost was not far from $500. MT. Bowman, to whose hands the preparation of the work was intrusted, has executed it most admir- ably and to complete acceptance. The fly leaves are made of white moire satin and one bears this inscription:
 Presented to His Excellency
 HENRY B. HARRISON,
 GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, By members of his staff. NEW HAVEN, January G. 1887. It has taken nearly two years to complete the work, and the members feel pardonable pride in their efforts.
 It is an honor to the Governor and a credit to the staff. A testimonial of their very high respect and admiration for their chief
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