Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-08-23


the greeting OF the encampment a
vote of thanks was given Mrs. Alger for
cooperating with her husband in aiding
the w. Il, c. work. Mrs. Livermore
was then introduced, after which the
distinguished party left the hall. After
Mrs. WiUtemeyer had finished her ad-
dress, committees on reports, resolu-
tions and courtesies were appointed and
q recess was taken.
BosToN, Aug. 15.-The Grand Army
encampment was not called to order
until nearly eleven o'clock Thursday.
Past Commander-in-C Merrill pre-.
sented the report of the pension COM
mittee, which was adopted by q unani
nous rising vote. Tho encampment ex
pressed its thanks for the valuable re-
port of the committee.
At this point General Alger requested
Comrade Sherman to step upon the plat
form, and as the General walked dowL
the aisle there was a storm of applause
and cheers. Comrade Warner was thei
requested to ascend the platform with
Past Commander-in-C Devens. Gel
eral Sherman then presented Comradl
Warner with a beautiful candelabra
clock and set Comrade Warner elo
quently responded. The presentation
was made in behalf of the National En-
campment
The committee on changes in the
rules and regulations presented report
recommending various changes. A mi
nority report in favor of adopting res
olution offered by the Department of
Massachusetts, providing for the substi-
tuition of the old ritual for the present
one was adopted by large majority.
The committee reported adversely on
the proposition to change the rules so
that hereafter Past Department Com
manders shall not be entitled to seats in
the National Encampment. Adopted.
! The committee on address of Command
er-in-Chief presented it's report, heartily
commencing the report and thoroughly
indorsing the policy set forth.
The committee offered a resolution
that the Council of Administration pre-
| pare suitable testimonials of apprecia-
tion by the Grand Army of the zeal and
earnest devotion of Commander-in-Ch
Alger.
AT the afternoon session resolutions
General Grants remains from Riverside
to Arlington, provided it was in accord
ance with Mrs. Grants wishes; thank
ing Congress for passing and the Presi-
dent for approving pension laws; favor
ing the making of Ford's Iheater ir
Washington a . ational museum for war
mementoes and favoring the exemption
of veterans from examination in classi-
fed civil service.
The majority report of the committee
on pensions was rejected and a minority
report was substituted. 1t aflirms and
indorses the resolutions passed at former
encampments and asks for the passing
of service pension bill. b. f. Stevens,
of Cynthiana, Ky, was elected Surgeon
in-Chief. General Neazy named as his
Adiutant General Joseph II. Goulding,
of Rutland, VT, and John Taylor, of
Philadelphia, Quartermaster General.
After the installation of officers the en-
campment closed
At fremont Temple the floor pre-
sented lively appearance, as the dele
gates to the Women's Relief Corps were
getting ready for the election of officers.
| The exercises opened with the open
ing ode and the reading of the secre-
tary's report. A communication was
read from Phil Kearney Post acknowl-
edging substantial aid from the Womens
Relief Corps in the matter of funds for
the decoration OF graves. Past Depart
ment President Mrs. Bancroft, of Ohio,
presented the report of the installing
officers, which was followed by TcSSESs
of the standing committees.
In the midst of business, Department
Commander Clarkson, of New York,
was presented as one of the mer who
had done most to further the work of
relief corps. He was enthusiastically
greeted and spoke briefly Mrs. Netten-
meyer responded in complimentary
speech. Mr.. Clarkson was then decorat-
ed with the national badge of the order.
Mrs. Emma p. Hampton, Past National
President, read resolutions relating to
the important secret business of the
order and spirited discussion followed
The principal events of Grand Army
week were fittingly concluded last even
ing by grand banquet in Mechanics
Hall, complimentary to the delegates to
the encampment and invited guests
Among the invited guests who occupied
the seats of honor were General Sher-
man, Governor Brackett, Mayor Hart
General Sickles, Hon. John ID. Long
and Past Commanders-in-Chie Devins,
Morrill,, Kountz, Fairchild and Warner
BosToN, Aug. 15.-General Wheelock
G. Veazey, the newly elected Command
er-in-chief of the G. A. r., has issued
his first general order. He announces
officially the election results, and then
makes the following staff appointments:
Adjutant General, Comrade Joseph II.
Goulding, of Rutland, VT; Quarter.
master General, Comrade John Taylor,
of Philadelphia. The headquarters of
the G. A. R. are hereby established at
Rutland, VT. Announcement of the
council of administration elected and
further appointments upon the staff will
be made in subsequent orders.
There was tonight a campfire of the
Womans Relief Corps, G. A. R. Com
mander Veazey, General Alger, Mrs.
| Marv A Tivermore ,Julia Ward Howe