The National tribune., 1889-02-21
The GRAND ARMY,
News From the DepartmentS---NeW
Pests. etc.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Gen. Warmers Visit to New England Encamp
ments.

Gen. Warmers Visit to New England Encamp-
ments.
Monday morning, FEB. H. COMMANDMENT Chief
Warner. accompanied by Mrs. Warner, arrived in
Boston on their way 60 attend the GAR Eneamp-
ment OF the Department Of New Hampshire at
Concord They were met by Ins.-Gen Geo >
Evans Comrades ~. c. Pomeroy, i. L. Stliings, T.
" Han aud c o. Fisher. OF the General = Aass'chn-
sets staff. who accompanied the party 10 CohcoIo'
Upon arrival there they were met 10y delegation
Of New Hampshire comrades, among whom were
Past Junior Vice Commauder-in-Cnlel Johh y
IinehaH After q cordial reception by the many
comrades assembled 81 tie hotel, the Commander
in-Chief proceeded to the Encampment, accom-
panied 10y the Massachusetts comrades and MS AIDS
OF the Department Of New Hampshire, where he
delivered a thorough GA r. address. After short
STAY they proceeded 10 the W0mans Relief Corps
Convention where he WAS cordially received by Inc
Department President Ia his remarks he spoke
very highly Of the organization and the ialthiui
assistance il is rendering Posts Of the Oak
throughout the country. Addresses were also mace
by Comrades Evans and Lineban.
IN the evening there was a grand Campfire, IN
which the GAR and the W.RC combined IL
was great ouip0uring OF the citizens OF Con-
cord and the Commauder-in- Chief, his staff and
the comrades Of the Department were heartily
welcomed by the people OF the city. Command
eE-in-Chief Warner, who was suffering from
a severe cold, began address with hoaFse
voice but before he got through be had ehllrely
recovered and spoke eIoguently Of the work Of
the GAR The Campfire consisted Of music
singing, recitations, etc, with speeches by Com
rades Liuehan, Evans and many others
On Tuesday the Commander-in-Chief returned
20 Boston. where he WIS met by large delegation
Of his personal staff who had assembled at Young s
Te,.F a., .-r..f him the dau a magnificent
basket of flowers was sent 20 his rooms by the De
partment OF Massachusetts, W.R-C-; also q floral
design for Mrs Warner by his Aids. In the after
noon a grand banquet was rendered him by his
Aids AT which ns.-Geu Geo. :. Evans, presided.
il was an informal family gathering, but the Com
mander-in-Chief took the opportunity to outline
the duties he desired performed by the members OF
his staff aud expressed his gratitude for the cordial
greeting they had given him. In the evening he
attended a meeting of Post 5. Lynn, the largest
Post IN the G AR There were hundreds Of COM
rades present, though there was but few hours
notice given Of the intended visit Of the Command
cr-in-Cliief He was perfectly at home in this grand
hail, and made a speech that pleased the boys I'M
mensely.
On Wednesday morning accompanied by "A
Massachusetts members Of his staff, he attended
the Department Encampment OF the Massachu-
sets AR. at which lie made short speech per
tanning to the work OF the Organization From
there he proceeded 10 the Department of Massa-
chuseus WR.C. Convention, where he Comrades
Liuehan. Evans aud James i. Mech made short
addresses. after which he and his saG were photo
Eraphed. In The afternoon he attended the ban
uei Of the Department Of Massachusetts al Faneuil
Hall where he made one Of the most eloquent and
patriotic addresses ever delivered il the old Cradle
OF Liberty" Al the close OF the banquet he paid a
short visit 10 the Soldiers Home al Chelsea, where
he spoke 10 the inmates, and expressed his admlra-
sion Of the beautiful Home and its surroundings,
and congratulated tlIem upon being so comfortably
cared for. In the evening, in company with Mrs
Warner. he attended the reception given by the
WR.C. TO the COMMANDMENTS Chief and the COM
rades Of the G "A r. where he was most cordially
and happily received by the Department Presi-
dent Emma B. Lowd, who pledged him tie loyal
support Of the " re. Of the Department Of Massa-
chusesis. He responded elOquently 20 the feeling
remarks OF the President, and paid beautiful
tribute to the members Of the " re. Of Massachu-
sets. He was here presented with a badge Of the
organization and Mrs. Warner with beautiful
bouquet Of flowers.
On Thursday morning, in company with ms
Sen. Evans, Past Junior Vice COMMANDMENTS
Chief Liuehan and Comrade s. W. Cummings,
Of his Vermont staff. he proceeded 10 BrattIeboro
% attend the Encampmeut Of the Department OF
Vermont, and was received at The depot by Com
mander Taylor and many Of the delegates. lie
attended the Encampment where he delivered an
address in his usual happy manner, afler which,
with the Vermont members OF his staff. and those
already mentioned. he proceeded to the Depart
Enent Of Vermont X. re Convention. Addresses
were also made here 10y the Commander-in- Chief.
Comrades Linehan and Evans. In the evening he
attended one Of The grandest Camplires ever given
In The Department Of Vermont. from which hun
dreds of people were turned away Cor lack of ae-
oonlmodation. On the platform were the Governor,
the Mayor Of the city. and nearly all the officers Of
the Vermont GAR Past Department Com
nander George ". Hooker presided in a very
happy manner. Eloquent and patriotic speeches
were made by the Commander Chief, the Gov
eruor, Ins Gen. Evans. Past Department Com
mander Linehan, Of New Hampshire, prominent
Vermont comrades Of the GAR, and others
The speeches were interspersed with music and
recisations, and the Campfire was kept up until
late hour.
0n Friday morning the COmmander-in- Chief and
Mrs Warner left Brattleboro for Washington, boil
expressing themselves az most highly delighted
with their visit 10 the New England Departments
Of the GAR.