The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-31

Another Impressive Service In the Ar
mory In the Evening.

Another Impressive Service In the Ar
mory In the Evening.
The Stevens memorial service held in
the Armory last even. was very largely
attended, by both Grand Army meal and
citizens. The services began at O'Clock
by Commander =. r. street calling upon
the First Regiment band to play the open
ing piece Of the progr anime, Pleasant
Dreams
A record OF the services Of Comrade A.
A. Manning was then read. followed by
the rendition of THE Dirge''by the band.
Miss Cora Kinds then reciied ..Decora-
ton Day" in distinct and effective man.
ner. winning much applause.
HoSoKIss GENERAL STEVENS MEMORY.
Department Commander Holmes read
the department record of General L. I.
stevens.
The reading OF the record vas followed
by three rolls upon muffied drum. when
the post commander said.
The record is an honorable one, and rs
the memory Of all faithful soldiers of the
republic should be cherished and their
records preserved, direct that II be placed
in the archives Of the post, in whose honor
this post was named. for faiure reference. y
Miss Emma Allen then sang The
Bugler" very beautifully. and was warmly
applausied.
The officer of the day then sounded the
bugie cali and tue comrades formed hol-
low square around the grave, when short
prayer was delivered by Chaplain j. +.
Sinclair. Of Ballard. After selection by
the band the officer Of the day marched
the comrades to their seats.
Master Willie Kent was called upon to
deliver patriotic address, and detained
IN such excellent manner rs 10 provoke
prolonged applause.
PRESENTATION ny N. n. HOLMES.
Department Commander Holmes then
addressed Commander Street and said
IL Is my privilege to present to stevens
Post, through you, its commander, this
portrait of this soldier. OF this hero, of this
man distinguished alike in civil, political
and military life."
Here he unveiled handsome India ink
nortrait OF General Isaac S. Stevens, bean-
tifnlly framed in bronze. and as he did 40
the audience and comrades of Stevens
Post loudly applauded. Continuing, Mr.
Holmes said:
II give ii TO you. commander, believing
that you will treasure and guard IL with
the same devotion and as faithfully as you
would guard the flag of our country"
In accepting the portrait Commander
Street said:
.'ln behalf of the o56 members of Stevens
post. ! thank you for this beautiful gift
which you have here presented US with.
Certainly no more fitting present could be
given with which to deck our hall, and I
assure You il shall be cherished preserved
as long as there is member OF
Steveas post remaining. 1t is happy gift
mt the close of this memorial day. and |
shall ever remember this as the happies,
hour OF the evening. feel sure an effort
will he made in the near future to secure in
this Queen City of Puget sound suitable
place in which to place this beautiful pic
ture.n
ADDRESS BY ersERsI HAZARD STEVENS.
General Hazard Stevens OF Bostan, was
then introduced, and he delivered lengthy
speech. He thanked the post and all in
behalf of his family and friends. for the
memorial service held in honor OF
his father, General I. !. Stevens. He
elated the many acts of his father as frs.
governor of Washington territory. paid a
high compliment TO the enterprise and
rapid growth o; Seattle. and hoped those
who took part in the services OF the day
would strengthen the spirit now incncated
so as to ne prepared to meet any
danger that might arise to threaten the
welfare Of the nation and lay waste the
beautiful heritage purchased by the blood
and sacrifice OF their fathers
The Grand Army closing ritual vas then
given. and the services were closed by the
hand playing Aud Lang syne.''