St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-15
IT'S SEVENTH CYCLE
Fittingly Commemorated by
the Loyal Legion Of Min
neSOta
In a Feast Of Reason and
Flow of Soul at the
Ryan.
Patriotic Addresses by Gen.
Patriotic Addresses by Gen.
Merritt, Gov. Merriam and
Others.
Guests Who Honoped the Oc-
caSion and the Evenings
Programme.

The Minnesota cOmmandery or the
military order of the Loyal Legion OF
the United States celebrated its sew
enth anniversary last night with ban
quet at the Ryan. Ladies as well as
gentlemen made up the company.
Several of the patriots ap-
peared in full uniform. The par
lors of the hotel were banked
with potted flowers and plants, and the
large dining room was decorated beautl-
fully with flags. The three long tables
were strewn with profusion of roses
and ferns, forming an attractive border
to the tables. and bouquets were placed
at each plate.
From until there was general re-
ception in the parlorS of the hotel, at
which the ladies were introduced to the
newly chosen officers of the association.
At 9 a march was struck up by the
band and the company repaired to the
dining room and took seats at the
beautifully decorated tables. At the
farther end of the dining room where
the head table was located there were
seated Gen. Wesley Merritt, U. 5. A.,
the newly elected commander; Gov.
Merriam, ex-Gov. Ramsey. Chief JUS
tice Gilfllan, the late commander;
Judge Henry e. Caldwell, Judge Wal
ter II. Sanborn, Judge Charles d. Kerr,
Bishop Gilbert, Gen. SanbOrn and sew
eral lady guests. The other members
of the order and invited lady guests
ranged downward on either side. of the
other two tables.
After an appetizing luncheon the
speeches of the evening followed. In
transferring the cOmmandery over to
his successor, Past Commander Col.
James Gilfillan stated that 1t was Gus
tOmary to have an address at that stage
of the proceedings by the outgoing
commander, but he would omit that
formaiity and introduce the new COM
mander, Gen. Wesley Merritt. U. S. A.
The new commander, in delivering
the address of welcome, expressed
pleasure at being permitted to speak to.
the guests of the evening. To them he
would first state that the Loyal Legion
is the result oft he war Of the Rebellion,
and was established in the East
soon after the close OF the
civil war. 1t claims, first, al
legiance TO the Almighty; second,
to the government. 1t seeks to bury
prejuGices OF the war and to teach pa
triotiSm, so that meu may grow noOler
and more patriotic. One its roll are
such men as Grant, Sherman, Sheridan
its members the lights of the
bench, the bar, and many enter
prising men of the country
who left their business at the outbreak
of the war TO save the nation, and who
have since hung up their arms and re-
sumed their business occupations In
the name of these men he bid hearty
welcome to the guests of the Loyal
Legion.
Gov. William R. Merriam was then
introduced. and made dn excellent
speech. He regarded any man fortu-
nate who is eligible TO membership in
the society not only because OF the So
cial features, but principally because
it preserved the true story of the re-
bellion, and is made up of men
who preserved the nation. He observed
that men may be great in craftsmanship,
in business or profession. but that the
glory of the soldier OvertOpS all O. hers.
The soldiers glory is above all O'her
earthly grandeur. The soldiers acts
may be Inscribed on monuments, but his
deeds live in the hearts of the patriots
who preserve them. He quoted from
speech of Roscoe Conkling in referring
to Gen. Grant, when lie said that Ibis
fame was learned not only in things
written and said, but in deeds actually
done. HIS name ami fame will last as
long as time"
Bishop Gilbert spoke at some length
of the patriotism of the members OF the
Loyal Legion and expressed his regret
at not being eligible to membership.
He held the soldier of the Rebellion in
high venerati0n, and when standing in
his presence felt that he ought to re-
move his sandals.
Judge John NJ. Shaw, of Minneapolis.
delivered All address on patriotism, and
contrasted the patriots of Revolutionary
fame with those of the Rebellion, and
ascribed equal credit to the latter and
the former.
Intcrspersed with the addresses were
patriotic songs by the Mendessohn
quartette.
During the evening the following pro-
gramme was presented by the orchestra
of the Third United States infantry,
Charles W. Graves. leader.
March-"The Rifle Regiment . Sousa
Overture-''Summer Nights Dream" ..Suppe
Waltz-"Sobre Las Olas' ...--. ::-...-; RoSas
SpIFimg song MeuueisSon Morrn
Overture-''S 'Stradella'' a''............. Flotow
SUPER MARCH.
Loyal Legion: -'..-..... Graves
fdylI""Goiden Blonde" Eilenberg ;hetrs
National Selection ......................M Moses
Waltz-"Serenata' . ..... Jaxone
Tone Pictures of the North and
South -. Arr: Bendix
''The American Patrol" ..... ..Meacham
Among the members and invited
guests were the following, who were
in many cases accompanied by ladies
other than those mentioned:
Gen. Wesley Merritt, L. S A.; Gov. W.
President Northrop. Bishop W. n. Gilbert,
ex-Gov, Alexander Ramsey, Judge Albert
Edgerton. Gen. John b. Sanborn, Judge
Henry E. Caldwell, Judge W. Fl. Sanborn.
DR.. George R. Metcalf, Judge Collins
Gen. William Smith, paymaster general
United States army; Capt. F. J. Herman,
Sergeant A. Williams, Capt. ]. W. Hanhay,
Sergeant z. P. Avery, Capt a. Robininger, d.
F. Coerille, j. f. Merrill, A. A. Willoughby,
c. De Lacey. X. W. Middleton, F. II. Dyer;
Miss c. c. Bliven, Chicago; Gen. r. B. Beath
Philadelphia; Maj. G. W. Merrill, of Boston;
Hon. j. P. Caven, Philadelphia; Capt. c. ".
Hackett, DR.. G. o. Eddy Marshal and Mrs j.
c. Donahower, Judge d. A. Dickinson, Capt
James Hall. Capt. Samuel Van Boyd, Gen. j.
W. Bishop, Col. and Mrs. Charles d. Kerr,
Maj. G. @. White, Capt I. Dougherty, Capt
W W. Braden. COL and Mrs. c. G. Edwards
Judge and Mrs. James j. Egan, Gan.
j. II. Baker, Col. and Mrs Frederick
p Wright, Capt. w. R. Bourne
Seargent F. P. Mccoy, Col. E. Stevenson,
Sergeant G. H. Morgan, Mai Charles Nc
Clure, Capt W. ?. Allen, Capt Henry A.
Castle, Capt. G. II. Woods, A. B. Sibley, Gen.
E. c. Mason. Col A. r. Kiefer, Gen. r. NJ
Newport, L. E. Newport, W. B. Dixon, Capt.
j. Paulsen. Maj. c. B. Hefilfnger. c. F. jew
ett Judge j. NJ. Shaw OF Minneapolis; Capt.
r. H. l.. Jewett, Richard Hood, Capt. w. d.
Faulkner, Rev. E. d. .Neill. DR.. and Mrs. J.
H. Murphy.