The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-15

UOu4ues .Wmcn Nc carried. Just q the
ch nm OF New Trinity rung at II, great
nounced the arrival of Gen. Butler. The
appearance of Gen. Alger, who rode a snir.
tied bay, was the signal for the arisinr If
Mr.. Harrison and cabinet. As each depart-
ment came in front Of the stand colors were
dipped, hats raised, and in many instances
fI00uslng cheers given for the president,
Uncle jerry coming in for the lions
share of the attention when Wisconsin
passed in review. At lao .. m. a souad Of
mounted police. Immediately followed bv
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF ALGER AND STAFF
mace their appearance in Adams square.
Inc commander and staff were received on
the reviewing stand by Gen. B. r Rntler
and others. Gen. Butler had been on the
stand since l O'Clock, having come over
from Copley square. Hardly had he taken
his position in the reviewing stand when
the head OF the procession came into sight.
Generals AlGer and Butler stood side bv
passed. ny
After the long march which the veterans
had undergone they braced themselves for
good appearance as they passed their
commander, and did finely. Some of the
posts seemed to be in as fresh condition "a
when they started. Post 5 of Chicago gave
the nrst cheer after call OF s.hurrah for
our 6ear HH1s president esq and they were given
cheers for Gen. Butler" from Wisconsin
post, and they were also given with will.
IN TACT, the honOrs were we'll divided be-
tween the two throughout the passing of
the procession. On. the appearance of the
fennsylvania posts with their tattered bat
tie flags rousing cheers went up from the
crowds on all hands.
me entire parade was a series of ovations
Ior all the departments along the line from
scores OF thousands Of patriotic citizens.
The last carriage at the end of the process
sion entered Adams square at 72O D. m.
Inc parade was five hours and thirty-five
minutes in passing.
PRESIDENT HARRISON BANouErEp.
The Mayors club of Boston rendered a
banquet tonight to President Harrison and
other distinguished visitors. After a brief
ceremony at the tables, Mayor Fisher of
Waltham introduced Mr. Harrison, who
said:
to-day of the survivors of the MASSACHUSETTS,
regiments OF the war for the Union and in this
MAGNIFICENT parade of the Sons Of Veterans,
in their day, as bulwaris Of
the nations defense, we have seen a
done in defense of the Union and of the flag.
and in these young men sure promise of what
she would 40 again if the exigencies should call
upon her to give her blood in defense of the
Union. Let me again cordially thank YOU for
your interest and frendliness, and bid you good
night and. as l must leave you tonight for
washington, to hope that the closing exercises
OF this grand and instructive week may be
pleasant, and, as the outcome of it all, that
there may be kindled in the hearts of YOU all
and Of the comrades of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, newer love tor the flag and for the
constitution that this may all inure to you In
social family and public life.
Alter the address the president and mem.
bers of the cabinet, with Admiral Gherardi
and staff, retired and proceeded to the re-
ception at Mechanics building. At least
$1,000 people availed themselves to see and
hear the distinguished persons who were
announced to be present at the joint recep-
ton OF the Grand Army and Woman's Re-
lief Corps this evening in Mechanics hall.
Soon after 9 o'clock Gen. Alger, COM
of the G. A. R., entered.
and soon after shout announced the ar
rival of Gen. w. T. Sherman, together with
his brother, Hoyt Sherman. and Miss Flor
ence Barker, the first national president of
the Woman's Relief corps. Department
Commander Gen. H. Innis vel
somed the visiting comrades on be-
half of the Massachusetts, depart
ment. Gen. Sherman was the next to be
called upon. He was considerably fatigued |
after the excitement of the day, and spoke |
but succeeded in arousing |
much enthusiasm among the boys Just |
IS Gen. Sherman had concluded his re-
marks the presidential party reached the |
lall.
Gen. Alger was next called upon. He
poke in happy vein, abiding to Presi-
lent Harrison and Gen. Sherman as simply |