New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-13
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.
SOME ECHOES OF THE SILVER JUBILEE
FURTHER PARTICULARS ABOUT THE cELEBRA-
TIONs OF MANY LOYAL POSTS.

founder Of the order, Benjamin Franklin stephenson
mustered in twelve comrades at Decatur forming Post
No. Of the Department Of Illinois. Long years before
the Grand Army Republic became the powerful
organization 1t is today the patriotic soldier whose
brain fashioned its framework was laid TO rest by
loving confreres with the ceremonies which MS own
ritual had ordained IL fitting that MS purial-
place should DO on the banks Of the Sangamon nos fac
removed from the spot where the dust of the great
leader OF the Boys in Blue" the immortal Lincoln re-
poses They sleep their last sleep together the mar
tyrPrcsldent, who called the Union armies into being
and the big hearted comrsde WHO devised the way To
unite in the bonds Of fraternity and charity tho thou
sands Of good men and true who went forth TO DO
baltic for the honor and prosperity Of their country
Nowhere in the broad land the silver ami
versary observed with zeal and enthusiasm than
in the metropolis Every part Of New York as well
of the nelghboring cities and towns held com
memoative services either independently or Joining
with sister posts.
One Of the most imposing and brilliant celebrations
ON Monday eveping was that OF Edwin A. Morgan
Post No. 307, which was held at the Grand Opera
Houses The hall handsomely decorated with the
country's colors and the programme, which was care
fully prepared under the supervision of Past Com
mander Alexander Newburger, was fulfilled to the
letter. Vanderbilt Post, No. 1876, Joined with Nor
gan Post and there the additional attraction Of
the Inauguration of Edwin d. Morgan Camp, Sons Of
Post having made its entrance in due form, Vanderbilt
Post Commander Chappell, and the newly mustered In
Sons of Veterans were successfully received with the
usual ceremonies by Commander Charles w. SPEAK ana
his brethren of Morgan Post The opening ode was AUD
Lang Syne" sung by post and audience with vim
which showed that all present entered into the spirit
of the OCCASION This was followed by an interesting
Introductory address by Past Commander Newberger
Adjutant Theodore W. vandergrlft read Commander
inChief Veazeys general order Gnstitutng the days
exercises and Quartemaster George j. Wenck, as post
historian gave an account OF the origin and marvellous
prosperity Of the post. Installing officer John " b.
Garrison, Past Commander of Lafayette Camp, ana
staff, were duly received and formally installed f. d.
Morgan Camp, No. 307 Sons Of Veterans. Young
Mr. Garrison, who Is son OF Past Department Com
mander Floyd Garrison, makes an able mastering ana
installing officer and added much TO the interest OF the
audience by his lively and vivaclous rendering OF the
ritual In closing he paid high compliment 10 the
father of the camp" its originator, Comrade New
burger, is known. The first part Of the evenings ex
ercises ended with an address by Comrade GencIai Oil
Cesnola which replee with welltold "reminiscences
of the Ath Eew-York Cavalry in the war. Part Ii
began with Bird Song by Miss Jennie Pierce
Senior Vice Commander Richard c. Green, Of Wander
bilt Post spoke of the recollectons which the ami
vorsay called up and returned thanks on behalf OF MS
for the cordial hospitality shown them
by the comrades Of Morgan Post; Miss SADIE Lowen
thai sang the son Of veteran, Master Walter WILSON,
gave violin solo; Master Will Chester slger sang
Little Sweetheart" and recitation by Miss Addle
Lowenthal followed.
Then Job f. Hedges, Of Lafayette Camp, addressed
the Sons Of Veterans present and babe them prepare
to initiate their patriotic sires should the country need
their services. popular trio, Masters Tobias Rich
mond and May entertained the old soldiers and their
guests with war music from drum, fife and bass drum
The programme closed with America sung by the
entire audience.
The celebration OF Noah L. Farnham Post, No. 65s
was held at the headquarters Of the volunteer FIRE
mems Association, in Essex Market, Senior Vice
Commander John J. Finn. presiding in the absence OF
Colonel Charles Mex. Leoser, commander. Adlu-ant
Martin j. Reese read the order and circular from the
National Commander, and after prayer by Chaplain
Foxe, the adjutant read history Of the pest 1t
showed that since the organization 3S7 comrades had
been mustered in, Of whom 121 have been called to
Join the "sllent majority" The sum Of $4,000 had
been spent in charity and relief Comrade Theodore
Feldsten of Koltes Post, No. 81, and Comrade Sullivan
of Dahgren Post No. 113, favored with ratcrna
visits after adjournment.
This Gernania Assembly Rooms resounded with
music and song Monday evening, because that was
where Koes Post, No. 80, the big mother of the Ger
man posts of New-Yorh, held its silver anniversary
exercises Adherng TO the traditions OF the Father
land the comrades of Koltes enjoyed the evenings
pleasure IN company WIFI IntlT wives uIu NihitiNH
Commander Wenk presided and made the Introductory
speech after which Chaplain Betz, Adjutant Herman
W. Thum and Comrades +. Irsch and Joseph Unger
eloquently told about the day we celebrate Songs
and recitatlons mingled with the speaking. Kauer's
post band furnished the Instrumental music Nobody
went home either hungry or dry.
Cameron Post No. 20, had its quarto-centennd In
Turn Hall In East FouTth-st 1t was largely at
tended After prayer by Chaplain Willis, Commander
ub ANITA comrades with q peasant
speech In which he touched upon many facts relating
to the posts history and its successful career
The Rev. Dr. Dc Costa, chaplain of Sumner Post
No a. was the principal orator at Its celebration on
Monday evening, and made an able ana Thoroughly
natriotic address Sumner celebrated not only the
first quarercentury Of the Grand Army but us own
twenty fourth anniversary for 1t is one of the Oldest
posts of the department. bountnu repast "aS pai-
taken of at the close Of the exercises
The observance Of the silver anniversary with Reno
past No A. took place at Brevoort Hall, winch was
filled TO overHowing with comrades and guests Coin
rander Bclwedel presided and after prayer by Chap
lain Mclean the boys sang Tenting on tho oid camp
Ground with as much vim as they sang quarter VI
q oentury ago. The orders were read by AdJu'ah'
Washer. aud the grafton was delivered by Soihl'u'
DR. Daniel Lewis, surgeon Of the post fsSV I'm
mander p. s. Bigln read impressvely poem our
C..s,. Irnseens Tho occasion taken advantage Oh
nv Lambert Brothers, the jewellers OF flIty
and Thirdave to present the post an elegant wafer
cooler and goblet appropriately engraved 70 nlaho !"
a memento of the anniversary with the hGures low"
Isa1 and the name Of the post More patriotic songs
were sung, and Captain Hugh Coleman, OF the oD'n
Regiment made the closing address. long time was
spent over the vlands' after the meeting was us
missed. ,,, County
Mayor Chaplin has been invited by the Kings County
r. r Memorial Committee 10 review the Memorial
Dav parade In Brooklyn on May 30 Chairman
lanes d. Bell hopes to see the Memorial Arch oeui'
Gated this year. ~ q will
The Abraham Lincoln War Veterans, NO - wiz WIZ
H. tho, animal concert and reception for the benehs
90 the relief fund at Turn Hail. Nos 81 and 90 Mes
erole st.. Brooklyn, tomorrow evening.
A new camp Of Sons of Veterans Cameron amp
named after It's parent orsamlauols C]m1 't ~
.- Va Ill N. mustered in on Friday evening at NO.
"a East FOurth-st. -. a,o
Like the original post formed at Decatur tweny-n'
wears ago. John A. Dix Post No. 1885, started WIN
twelve charter members. 1t has grown 70 oe QUO "a
g,fu ial X.