Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-07
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
THE G. A. r. POSTS OF FORT
WORTH CELEBRATED IN STYLE.
Patriotic Speeches. Songs and REGULATIONS
by Members OF the Order-Sedgwick
nnd ParIaly Posts Proceedings.

The members of Scdgwick Post No. 80.
Grand Army Of the Republic, of this city
gave very interesting and delightful en-
tertainment last night at their hall III TIE
GAZETTE building.
The programme as given in the daily
papers but feebly expressed the HIGH char
Gcter and patriotic sentiment Of the coca
sion. The hall was literally crowded and
the large audience freely manifested its ap-
probation OF the numbers.
The evenings entertainment commenced
with the reading of national orders FOR this
occasion and prayer by the post chaplain
followed by the song When the Grand
Army Assemblies" by the post quartette.
The address of l.. p. Goodel, past post
commander, was most patriotic and interest
ing, sketching the origin, growth, prin-
ciples and objects of the order.
The readings of Mrs. DR. Dale were de
Gghtful and her rendering Of the snoring Of
the occupant of Berth No. 3. Cedar Rap
ids Sleeper was simply immense, and
kept the audience in an uproar from begin
ming to end. She is one of the finest read
erS in Texas and is power in herself at
any entertainment.
The duet by the Misses Whittlekind was
very nice, and it was easy to see THAI they
will ere long establish for themselves o
reputation as artists of no mean order.
The address of Mrs. L. May Wheeler,
post department installing officer of the
department OF Indiana, on the Origin
and Work of the Woman's Relief
Corps, was both interesting and entertain
ing, and proved her lady of rare education
and ability. The elegant manner and con-
vincing logical conversation, captivateS
those within the sound of her voice. She
is. withal, thoroughly military in her bear
ing and in the observance of the duties in
cumbent upon her as an officer of the organ
ization to which she belongs. Being SO
well known in w. r. c. and G. A. R. cir
Giles, a passing notice of her is the highest
compliment they can pay her.
The "NalSe Caprice" of Miss Genevieve
King was finely given, showing much
cultivation and study.
The two numbers OF Miss Minnie Perry
man We're also very fine and places Sedg
wick Post under lasting obligations to
these two ladies'.
Shipmate E. L. Lowe in his "reminiscences
of the navy was most thoroughly enthusiast
tic and entertaining. He appeared in his
sailors garb OF navy blue and middy's cap,
and most vigorously proclaimed that Uncle
Sans navy was entitled to full share of
recognition at home, and especially abroad,
and in foreign waters as had been abun-
dainty proved.
The boatswain's whistle called him away
at four bells, and he retired amid unStinted
applause.
DE little mig dat stole dat watermillion"
was most admirably depicted by little Mel
lie King, child Of only ten summers, but
if she progresses in the same line of eX-
cellent recitation some of the older elOcu-
tionists will be obliged to look to their
laurels.
Professor Graham delivered a few timely
remarks which were fully appreciated by
the audience and showed by his cordial
manner and address that he was in full ac-
cord with the sentiment of the occasion.
The closing piece Mothers Song was
rendered By ladies, and the post quartette
introducing Hush, My Baby" Dennis"
America" and reminding the audience in
the closing piece that after all and amid all
There's No Place Like Home
Professor Graham made the closing
prayer, and the audience dispersed feeling
that it was good to have been there.
PARMLY POST.
In compliance with the general order No
IS, from headquarters Grand Army of the
Republic, W. S. Parmly Post No 4, held
ahe public commemorative meeting in OBJ
servanre of the twenty-ffth anniversary Of
the organization OF the first Post at
Decatur, IL. The programme consisted Of
reading of the order and letter from
national headquarters followed by prayer
by Post Chaplain W. w Gavin. music and
song by Miss Rosa Mendel of the Women's
Relief Corps, the history of Parrnley post
by Past Post Commander D. S. Brown, re-
marks by H. w. Nye, post COM
mander; music by Miss Mendel,
leading of address of committee ofG. A R.,
recitation of ''Sheridan's Las. Ride" by
Miss Lucie Sansoni of the Women's Relief
Corps. and old army songs by everybody,
"reminiscences by Comrade Baggett, music
AMI song by Rosa Mendel, America by the
Nomen'S Relief Corps, closing the meeting.
THE GENERAL ORDERS.
GENERAL ORDERS No. ls
HEADQUARTERS
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
RUTLAND, VT, March 4, 1891.
!. In accordance with the resolution
quoted below OF Twenty-fourth National
Enca,npmenE IL Boston, Mass, August 10
md Is. 1890, a general observance of the
twenty fifth anniversary of the organization
q this order will take place April 6. 1891.
and all Posts viii hold on the evening Of
that day public commemorative meeting,
notice o. which must be given every com
Iaie. md special Invitations viii be ex-
tended 10 the Sons Of Veterans, the
NcI;GEs Relief Corps, and kindred Or
carnations; also u the clergy, press,
S1h0O! children ana citizens generally.
=, Tie preparation OF programme is left
10 the discretion OF department COM
naEacrS. but il IS suggested that among
ether things = brief summary OF the
history OF each post would Se appropriate
and 81 vGlpe Ter preservation.
= This order and accompanying letter
Of the cou'rcender-:a-chietw will be read az
e:51 .. NJ, simultaneously by ali posts, the
tsseta6,age standing 81 attention as q token
Of respect TO Comrade Stephenson, the