Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-11

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The installations was the uppermost
topic in Grand Army circles last week.
Most of them have now taken place. Good
entertainments were the order at the public
services and many comrades were made
happy by gifts from their comrades:
A grander success than Post AIS public
installation and campfire last Wednesday
evening was perhaps never known. 1t was
held in Turner Hall on Butler street, and
the place was crowded to the doors. The
officers of the post were installed by Com
rade Thomas G. Sample, of Post 12S, and
the officers of o. K. Rippey Circle, Ladies
of the G. A. R., auxiliary to Post Al, were
installed by Department President, Mrs.
Carrie V. Sheriff. On behalf of the post
Comrade Sample presented to the retiring
Quartermaster, A. j. Harbaugh, a handsome
gold-headed cane. Comrade Pension Agent
Bengough responded for Comrade Har-
baugh. A beautiful gold badge was pre-
sented to the retiring Commander, j. b.
Ross. A magnificent address was made by
Comrade Sample on the Grand Army, the
etc. Comrades Bengough. Charles w. Gerwig
and o. M. Head, of the commander In chiefs
staff, also spoke. The entertainment was an
excellent one. The ladies' part OF the pro.
gramme WAS very interesting. Mrs. Sheriff.
captivated all present by her manners, her per.
feet installation OF the circles officers and her
able address on the work of the ladies Of the g.
A. R. The Department President in her pleas
ing manner presented to Past President Mrs.
McGraw, on behalf OF the circle, an elegant
gold badge. Mrs. Sheriff was also called upon
for another presentation speech. This time 1t
was fine chair to Past Treasurer Mrs. Faus-
naught, who had served for five years. Past Ma
tional President Mrs. Charles w. Gerwig re-
sponded tor the recipient The evening WAS
most enjoyable one for all present.
After the installation of the officers Of Post
SS last Tuesday night, Commander Scott was
quietly notified that somebody was waiting in
the ante-room. The meeting was quickly got
Cold chills chased up and down the backs Of
the comrades as they beheld two dozen figures
in ghostly raiment with masks upon their faces.
AS the comrades were unarmed they COM
menced to calculate the probable result of
jump from the windows. The solemn white
robed figures slowly advanced into the room
and some of the boys looked terrified as they
thought they saw the outline Of q scalping
knife under the robe of one figure. Were these
apparitions blood thirsty Sioux from the Bad
Lands prepared to execute ghost dancer
Each man grab ghost" shouted comrade.
eTapDed comrade and dragged him aV out into
the ante-room. Here the uncanny figures
unmasked and threw of the sheets and the
comrades were greatly relieved to discover
their own wives Soon the ladies had the
tables set and all settled down to a feast and
good social time. 1t was complete surprise
on the comrades. The ladies' auxiliary sue
cseded in making xesy pleasant ;s,ea evening ior
ent All the latter hope the ladies will give
them private tip the next time anything Of
the kind is on the tapis.
The public installation OF Post 1875 officers
took place a week ago last night. Many
prominent members Of the Grand Army were
present. and the hall was crowded to It's ut
most capa lity by the comrades and their
friends. Speeches were made by Installing
officer John NJ. Brown, of Post l28; Comrades
John w, Moreland, of Post 15l; Thomas g.
Sample and Charles w. Gerwig. of Post 12s;
Commander r. c. Miller, Past Commanders
of Post 1852; Comrades T. r. Boss of Post 155;
Rolshouse. of Post SS; Shook of Post IS, and
Others An elegant gold badge was presented
on behalf of his comrades to Past Commander
Thomas Irwin by Comrade Burchfeld In q
happy speech. Post 1872 has an excellent
record for the past two years. Its membersh hip
two years ago was just 1ls; it is now 23S, the
numbers being exactly doubled: The in;
stallation was . very pleasant affair for all
present. ,-,>
Thursday by Comrade Pension Agent Ben.
cough. The large hall was jammed: Post "
was present in body, and there were hundreds
of other visitors. There were several good ad-
dresses by comrades. Among the visitors
who spoke were Comrades John 3. Nlchol, OF
Post l62; Griffith and Scott, of Post s.; o. NJ.
Head, Of Post z59, and Comrade Dr.. Chandler,
Rochester. An enjoyable musical and literary
entertainment was given. On behalf OF lhe
post Comrade Thomas g. Sample presented to
the retiring Commander,A. r. Dawson. beau
tiful gold Past Commanders badge. The meet
ing was a very enjoyable one.
Department Commander Denniston installed
the officers of Post last Monday night. After
the installation an excellent programme was
rendered. Recitations were given by Miss
Kittie Hamm, Miss Lulu Orcutt, Miss Ferree.
of Elizabeth; Comrade Daniel Ashworth and
Christopher Columbus Brass and String Band
rendered some good music. Other pleasing
features were on the programme.
Comrade c. e. Williams, of Post 207, installed
the officers of Post 236 on Friday evening. After
the installation supper was served by the
ladies of the auxiliary. Just before the supper
theretirIng Commander, Thomas q. Jones, was
presented by the Post with beautiful gold
badge Comrade Hutchinson, Of Post 207, made
the presentation speech. ComfAde Jones was
surprised and quite broken up. A pleasant
evening was spent by the comrades and the
Post l57s installation took place on Thursday
evening. The speech of the evening was made
by Post 3s new Commander, John 3. Lambie.
Nearly all the new commanders of the city were
present to witness the exemplification of the
restored ritual by Comrade x. s. Rees. ex-Chief
Mastering Officer of the Department. The
evening was pleasant one for the comrades.
The officers OF Post l51 were installed by Pas
Commander Shepler, of Post l55. on last Tues.
day evening in very creditable manner. Quite
a delegation from Post 155 accompanied the in
stalling officer, and after the ceremony very
ENJOYABLE time was spent In listening to stories
and "reminiscences. Among the visitors was
Comrade Pension Agent Bengough, Of Post
l57.
Commander Charles o. Smith, Of Post $50,
has issued handsome invitation announcing
the installation of officers next Tuesday even
ing by Comrade Edward Fisher. Of Post 8.
Comrades Of other posts are cordially invited
to be present.
Post 23Vs officers will be installed by Comrade
K g. Rees, Of Post 157, next Wednesday.