The National tribune., 1892-09-29
SEEN AS IN A
KALEIDOSCOPE.
Incidents of the G. A. RS Greatest
, Reunion.


and this immense specimen OF footwear was
the work of a number OF the members.
While avoiding comparisons where each d.
vision did more than meet the expectations OF
their personal friends, and consequently the
unqualified approval of ali observers, we noted
novel feature in the equipment OF two POSTS
from the Nsugatuck Valley. Department Of
Connecticut. We learn that Watson J. Miller,
ESQ. President of the Derby Silver CO., con-
ceived the happy idea that his company should
IN some way show the veterans their confidence
and good will He therefore requested the
Commanders of kellogg Post, 20, Birmingham,
and Thomas NJ. Redsbaw Post, 20 Ansonia, to
estimate the number in each Post who would
90 TO the National Encampment, and directed
that a silver headed cane should be manu-
featured and suitably engraved for the occasion,
and presented TO each member. The canes
were carried as muskets in tie parade, making
a fine displav and other Posts cheerfully con-
ceded the canes were the finest souvenirs pre-
scented to any Post. All honor to President
Miller and the Derby Silver Co!
o. G. Camp and George L. Sellew, Of Post
go Waterbury, Conn; Harry j. Cowan, of
DAYTON o. formerly of Rock well Post, of Pitts
field, Mass. and james C0wan, Post1l Holyoke,
Mass were Quartered in Georgetown during
the EncanIpment.
Some of the comrades who were at the John
A. Rawlins Post entertainment until late
took shelter in a doorway, and were seated on
some boxes. The roll was called, when it was
found there were six comrades present repre-
senting as many States. Their present resi-
dences and names of the comrades were: J.
McNaly, of New York c. r. Potter, of Con-
neoticut: Martin Farney, of Colorado; W. X.
Moler, of Missouri, and S. A. Nordyke, of
Kansas.
Department Commander Charles w. White
head and Joe Wasser, Senior Vice Commander,
Department of Missouri: Capt. Henry ]. Taylor,
commanding Co. A, Sd National Guard OF
Missouri with his company, composed OF vet
Grams of the late war. and drum corps from
Kansas City, serenaded the Office of The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE on Thursday evening, the
company presenting arms and giving US three
rousing cheers and a tiger This company
is one of the best-driled bodies of men in at
tendance at the National Encsmpment, and are
an honor to the State OF Missouri.
Capt G. A. Hurd, commanding the Aurora
(Ill.) Zouaves was in attendance with his men,
accom- anyng the Department OF Iowa, GA. z.
The Aurora Zouaves are the champions of the
United States. and the finest drilled company
In America if not in the world having carried
off first prizes in many holly compe-
titions.
@. /. Nevius Post l, of Rockford, Ill, is the
Oldest Post in the country, and by reason of
this was accorded the right of the line in the
parade This Post also claims to have had the
heaviest and Iighfest comrades in line, DR. W
ID. McAfee carrying $50 pounds, and Harry N.
PlatDer 90 pounds L. q. LAWYER, Commander
of the Post was taken sick On Tuesday after
the parade, but recovered sufficiently TO leave
for Richmond on Friday.
Pennsylvania carried of the honors for
bands, almost every Post having one. Sedg-
wick Post. 81, of York. carried the star
band, IL being composed Of ID of the original IS
members of the band of the S1th Pa which
enlisted with the regiment in 1861.
The graves OF Sheridan, Logan, and the
thousands of priraies at Arlington were ten
derlyremembered BIZ the visitors. and the Gene
terry was crowded each day with the relatives
and friends of the departed heroes.
The monitor Wyandotte which is an exact
reproduction of the iginai Monitor that van
euished the Merrimac, lay at the Navy-yard,
and thousands Of visitors went aboard. The
Wysndotte was built at Cincinnati during the
war and cost $685. 900. She has single turret
and two big guns.
neat exhibition prepared for the visitors
was to be seen in the window OF one of the
large stores Oh street. A miniature but real
istic reproduction of the great battle between
the Monitor and Merrimsc was enacted every
evening. The boats were perfect working
models and operated by electricity. MIR. Lari-
more of this city. designed and constructed the
beautiful panorama.
An ardent member OF the Y.M.C.A. spent a
great part of his time during the week dis
tributing badges upon which at first sight sp-
pesred TO be simply the letters 'G.A.R.", but
which, upon closer examination, revealed the
words God and Right"
A touching and lasting tribute and one
which viii undoubtedly be ever remembered
by the visiting veterans, was the singing by
1000 Of Washngton's Public School children
Of patriotic songs as the vast column moved up
the Avenue. This feature, which has never
before been introduced. Was heartily appreci-
ated and commended by the multitude of
visitors. The children were seated ia stand
at the corner of Fifteenth street and Pennsyl-
wanna avenue, and we're costumed and arranged
TO represent the old flag. Whenever an old
battletiag appeared It was the signal for an out
burst from the children, and of all the songs
sung by them none produced the effect that
"The Star Spangled Banner" did.
The Frosty Sons of Thunder" from the in
terror Of Pennsylvania attracted much atten-
tion, and armless and legless members of that
Order bore witness of the terrible and trying
ordeals they passed through during the great
conflict.
pretty sight was that Of 90 young boys, all
frst-class musicians, heading Steinwehr Posi,
1872. of New York City. These boys came from
the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin and
were under the charge of Father Dougherty
The conductor of the band is w. S. Migrants
The Highlanders from New York attired in
their tartan bonnets, bereeks and plaids, were
objects os interest, and they marched up
the avenue headed by FIVE bagpipes discoursing
wild Scottish strains. they were universally adj
mired. One little child, who noticed the bare
kneed piper, was firm in bis declaration that
the man had forgotten his trousers.
fakirs OF every style and kind focked
Washington, and one could even hear the CRY
Here's your genuine Conev Island hot san
ssges." Peddlers of badges and souvenirs
bobbed up at every corner with great trays
full Of patriotic reminders of the Capital City
With their usual perseverance and push they
managed TO reap quite harvest
The members of James Z. Beecher Post III
Charleston, s. C., are having a good time, and
speak in the highest praise OF Washington
This Is one Of the largest colored Posts in the
South and is Offered as follows: A. H. Wilson.
Commander; d. w. Smith, Senior Vice Com
msnder: W. Coal, Junior Vice Commander:
Aids, q. Gregory, G. draper, c. T. Gibbes
}. {. Gibbs, S. Weston, {. Rivers, C. Brown and
John Campbell.
q. w. Thompson Post Is, of Bristol, and
Stanley Post, II, Of New Britain Conn., wore
white felt hats and badges decorated in one
case with screws and in the other with nutmegs
cut out Of wood Members OF the Indiana
Department wore badges bearing handsome
cut Of tie new soldiers monument at Indian
spolis. 0hiOsns were conspicuous by the bnck-
eyes dangling at the ends of their badges and
one Post, 203, Of ST. Ciairsvile which was quar-
tered at lexington, had the title of their Post
spelled out the sides of their cars in buck
ewes when they arrived