Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-17

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Phil Sheridan Post No. IA, was instituted by
Col. NJ. Emmett Urell, department commander
August g. 1880, with forty-two charter mem
bers, the most of whom had at some time dur
ing the war served under Gen. Sheridan.
Assisted by the kindly Influence of Commander
in-Chief Neazey and Col. Ufell the post imme-
diately became an important factor In the
doings OF the Department of the Potomac and
through the untiring eHer lions of its members
has reached ihe proud distinction of being one
OF the best in this jurisdiction. It's rules and
regulations require all its members TO be uni
formed, and as a congoquouce they always pre-
sent creditabie appearance both in the post
room and on parade ii contains in il ranks
many prominent business men Of this city and
men of the Old regular army who are now on the
retired list. and by reason OF the care exercised
IN the admissiOn Of applicants its membership
is composed of veterans whose social standing
in he community is uneXceptionable Com
rado Geo. = Emery was the FIST commander of
The post He vas succeeded By Comraie T. ID.
Ienger. 10 whom much credit is due. as the
records show that at thc close OF his admins
tratioD the post had made the largest percent
age of gain in meinbcr hip OF any in the de-
rartment. The present officers are as follows:
Dr.. w. ". Fierce, commander; II. Z. Buston,
senior vice commander; V. Z. Post Junior vice
commander; Iheo. +. Brown. adja;ant: y. y
Hill, YuaTterniaster: II. &. Nav, surgeon:
G. A. Ma,hes. chaplain: B. W. Bonney. officer
Of The day: Z. 5. Davis. officer If ,hg guard.
Among - active working members are Gen.
Dennis I. Kirby, who commanded q famous
Missouri regiment; Col. Gilber, G. Knitiin, who
served on the staff Of Gems. Nosecrans Crit
.cnden, IhgmnS and Stanley; Capt. William
Ludgate. who was given a medal OF honor by
Congress For eorsr icuoas gaiiaptrY in action:
MAJ Roland L. 'hcesnan. who lost q leg hi'o
in commend of his regiment; faot. James j.
Ihr.stiancy OF Gen. Cutters staff. Sidney l..
Wilson. who lost both feet on he fed of
battle and ia United States rension
agent III this city, and many others
possessing military records equally brilliant
One of the interesting and entertaining feat
urcs of the encamrments of this post are pa
pers prepared and read by de iSnat ed members
con tanning personal reminiscences. These parers
are fled in tie archives for preservation and
future publication. Mrs. Gen. sheridan is very
much interested in the welfare OF the post and
encourage the boys by her pre- nce at all It's
social enter anments ana receives and enter
tains the members on New Year day. Little
Phil the only son of Gen. Sheridan. has been
adopted by The post and he is proud of the dis
tinction accorded him by The veterans The
festivities OF encampment week will be inaugu-
rated By this post on Monday evening at the
Congregational Church. There will then be a
service in honor Of Gen. Philip II. sheridan. TO
which the members OF all the sheridan posts of
the United states have been invited. Eulogies,
which will delineaie The military achievements
OF Gen. sheridan throughout his glorious mill
tary career will be delivered by the following
gentlemen, wbo have accepted the parts as
signed them by the committee on program:
Address OF welcome. Col. G.. &. kniffin
Sheridan at Corinth and Perryville.
Gen. Cyrus Bussey
Stones River to Missionary Ridge,
Gen Cbas T. Henderson
Debut in the Army of the Potomac.
Col. W. p. Hepburn
Cedar Creek and Shenandoah Valley,
Gen. l.. A. Grant
''Sheridan's Rlde's ...... Mr.. John Tweedale
Five Forks to Appomattox,
Mr.. Andrew Davidson
Addresses arealso expected from other promi-
nent men, including Gov. Vim. Mckinley and
Gen. Russell A. Alger. The musical part of the
program will be conducted by Prof Bischotf,
assisted by his chorus of fifty voices. large
and brilliant audience is assured, and to pre-
vent overcrowding admission will be by card
only.