Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

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mattox surrender was thoroughly celebrated
in this section. All the celebrations were un-
usually fine. and will be pleasantly recollected
| for some time.
Post 259's celebration on Tuesday evening
was much enjoyed by those privileged to at
| tend. 1t was not gotten up elaborately as were
the Others, but as Tuesday evening was the eve
of the surrender, the post decided to celebrate.
| Speeches were delivered by Comrades Riddle
and Slagle, of Post Z59; Morrison, Shook and
Stayton, of Post SS; irwin and Miller, of Post
| l62: Reese and McIlwaine, of Post 157: Sample,
of Post l28. and Department Commander Dem
niston. Comrade Webb. Of Philadelphia, gave
| a recitation.
An interesting little story was brought out
| by Commander Charles o. Smiths introduction
| OF the Department Commander. II was about
| as follows:
"a little more than quarter of century
| ago IN one of the wards of a hospital in WASH
Ington there lay soldier, seriously wounded.
| On one side of his cot stood the surgeons in
| earnest consultation. On the other side, with
his heart filled with sympathy and affection
| and his eyes overfowing with tears of sorrow,
| stood the manly brother of this soldier. As he
| bent forward tear fell from his eve and lit
| upon the face OF his suffering brother. This
did more to revive that soldier than did all the
stimulants and medicines of the doctors. Look
ing mp into his brothers eyes, the soldier said:
Will. what are you crying about? Do the doc
tors think am dyingT Receiving no answer,
our privilege and pleasure, comrades, to have
that soldier with us this evening He is not
only brave and battle-scarred veteran, whose
laurels none can dispute, but he is also loyal
and energetic Grand Army comrade an upright
and patriotic citizen. one whom we delight to
honor. 1t is not necessary for me to introduce
he belongs to US. Nevertheless, take great
pleasure in presenting to you Comrade Joseph
F. Denniston of Post III of Pittsburg. Depart
ment Commander of Pennsylvania"
Pn-t 1nHr f.Nr1n lnt ,nfria Mr1nsa 101I
Allegheny, was notable, Past Commander
Gerwig welcomed everybody in good address.
General e. s. Osborne delivered stirring and
appropriate address. Colonel Chill w. Hazard
delivered characteristicaly fine speech, and
told some good stories of wonderful heroism.
He also gave some reasons for the existence of
the Grand Army. Department Commander
DennistOn delivered an address full of interest,
General j. P. s. Goblin was down for an ad-
dress, but he could not be present. Excellent
musical features were furnished by the Grand
Army Band-which was indeed grand; Post
l2S's choir, Mr.. E. Edstrom. Mrs. Leah Dickin-
son, Profs. CASTOR. MatZ, Griffith and Yost, of
the q. A. r. Band; Miss Irene Sample, Mrs.
Henkler, Mr.. E. H: Dermitt Miss Sadie Cart
wright and Mr. Fred A. East. Miss Lillian
Burkhardt as usual delighted the audience with
her reciting. One of her pieces was Times
Have Changed" written by DR.. William Gray.
of Post Us. which was a fitting rebuke to them
who so far forget their manhood as to decry
and deprecate the services of the patriots of
the sixties. Cumrade Thomas G. Sample pre-
sided in an able manner. The souvenir pro-
gramme is handsome affair. the front repre-
senting an American flag 1t is OF red, white
and blue silk, with gilt stars and the number,
"l2S." in gilt. Around the flag is border of
silver tinsel and silk cord. Regrets were read
from some eminent old soldiers.
The celebration of Post 236 at Turner Hall,
Allentown, was very enjoyable affair. This
energetic post secured fine array of oratorical,
musical and literary talent for the occasion.
In a stirring speech Comrade Daniel Ashworth,
of Post 8, revived memories of the crowning
point in the War Of the Rebellion, and spoke
very Interestingly of many matters relative to
that great event. Excellent vocal music was
rendered by Misses Ecker, Thomas Perry
Barnes and Seese and Messrs. Alt, Ecker and
Prof. Reynolds. Miss Sadie Burnett and Miss
Minnie Barnes recited selections and were lib
orally applauded. Other musical and literary
features helped to make this meeting what it
ot tine eatpre q f On see n,
presentation to the post of beautiful Ameri-
can flag on behalf of the people of the hill by
Prof Kennedy of the Allentown schools. It
was received on behalf of the Post by Comrade
A. P. Burchield. For his many kindnesses to
the post on various occasions Prof. Kennedy
was surprised with a fine gold headed ebony
cane. The meeting was large, the hall being
crowded.
Post 157 celebrated the Appomattox sur
render with grand campfire on Thursday
evening. Excellent speakers, singers and re-
much enjoyment Major Brainor spoke eo-
Quently of the surrender and paid a high
tribute to the loyal women of 81 and 49, Com
rade s. N. Trent talked well of the great event
and pictured what would have been had seces-
sion been permanently successful. Colonel
Danks told of the good resulting from the sur-
render. He also contributed song, "The
Blue" Commander Charles o. Smith, of Post
259. gave some of his personal experiences in
the war; which were quite interesting. Chap.
lain" Mcclure. of Post Al, and Comrade II. H.
Bengough spoke Interestingly. Comrade John
Moreland. of Post Isl, waxed eloquent and
stirred up plenty of enthusiasm. Miss Carrie
Terrant sang two selections and Miss Sadie
Burnett gave two recitations. Both ladies won
much applause. Comrade Gottard recited the
good mas er of ceremonies. The postroom
was crowded with well-rleased auditors.
General A. A. Humphreys Post 545, of Ben
nett, Pa, gave an entertainment at the Opera
House of that place on the anniversary of the
surrender of Lee, which was quite success.
Commander Warden, of the post presided. and
in his most genial manner introduced the par.
Elephants in the entertainments Owing to the
illness of some of the participants the pro-
gramme was not carried out as originally in.
tended. Nevertheless, the entertainment was
decided success. financially and otherwise.
The anniversary celebration of Post lo7, last
Wednesday evening, was grand success, and
the committee of arrangements at its final
meeting, last Friday evening" expressed itself
as highly pleased with the assistance received
from the ladies and gentlemen who volunteered
to take part in the evenings programme. Those
E. A. Wood, M. D., and the gentlemen of the
Select Knights Band.
Post 230's celebration was also a success. The
programme was excellent and the audience was
large. The exercises consisted principally Of
musical and literary features. Good speakers
joyable.