The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-08-21

his position in the reviewing stand when
the head of the procession came into sight
Generals Alger and Butler stood side by
side saluting column after column as they
passed.
After the long march which the veterans
had undergone they braced themselves for
q good appearance as they passed their
commander, and did finely. Some of the
posts seemed to be in as fresh condition as
when they started. Post 5 of Chicago gave
the first cheer after call OF "hurrah for
our next president, " and they were given
cheers for Gen. Butler" from Wisconsin
post, and they were also given with a will.
In fact the honors were well divided be-
tween the two throughout the passing of
the procession. On the appearance of the
Pennsylvania posts with their tattered bat
tie flags rousing cheers went up from the
crowds on all hands
The entire parade was series of ovations
for 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 7:20 p. m.
The parade was five hours and thirty-fye
minutes in passing.
PRESIDENT HARRISON BANQUETED.
The Mayors club of Boston rendered q
banquet tonight to President Harrison and
other distinguished visitors. After brief
ceremony at the tables, Mayor Fisher of
said:
In this magnificent parade which we have seen
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,
coming on now to take the fathers place in
civil life and to stand, as they were
the nations defense, we have have 81 Seen a a
magnificent evidence of what Massachusetts has
done in defense Of the Union and of the flag,
and in these young men sure promise of what
she would do 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 friendliness, and bid you good
night, and as / must leave you to night for
Washington, to hope that the closing exercises
OF this grand and instructive week may be
pleasant, and, as the outcome of IL all, that
there may be kindled in the hearts of you ALL
and of the comrades of the Grand Army of the
Republic a newer love tor the flag and for the
constitution that this may all inure to you in
social family and public life.
After the address the president and men,
bers of the cabinet, with Admiral Gherardi
and staff, retired, and proceeded to the re-
ception at Mechanics building. At least
1900 people availed themselves to see and
hear the distinguished persons who wer>
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 8 o'clock Gen. Alger, COM
mander-in-chief 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. Innfs well
coined 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
reluctantly, but succeeded in arousing
much enthusiasm among the boys. Just
as Gen. Sherman had concluded his re-
marks the presidential party reached the
hall.
Gen. Alger was next called upon. He
spoke in happy vein, alluding to Presi-
dent Harrison and Gen. Sherman as simply