The National tribune., 1892-09-29
ESENTATIONS.
Remembrance Bestowed Upon Worth Com
rades.


radcs.
Col. f. NJ Knox, of Lafayette Post. 140. New
York City was presented with handsome
sword. voted to him by los, 325 comrades of the
g. Ar. as the most popular man in the
GAR
The sword was offered by COL Elliott T.
Shepherd, of New York. The presentation
occurred at the Arlington Hotel and was a
notable affair. Many prominent people were
present, among them Secretary Noble. Assistant
Secretary NettIetOu, Commissioner Raum, Con-
gresham Cummings. x-Congressman FarQu-
hsr, Gen. Burke, and Gen. Parke.
Col. A. b. de Frece made the presentation
speech, and handed the sword 70 Col. Knox.
The sword is a costly piece Of afmorer's work,
richly embossed with solid gold, and appropri-
ateiy engraved. Col, Knox was very much
affected by the presentation, but responded IN
a short speech.
The Third Brigade, Fifth Corps met in
Thomas Tent, the object of the meeting being
the presen tation Of corps flag. Capt. Graham
presented the flag, and regretted the absence Of
the donor. George 2. Siddons. on account Of
illness. Gen. Butterfeld made q pleasant little
speech ofacceptance. Fully 200 persons attended
the meeting. including many ladies.
The Connecticut comrades remembered Col.
NJ. d. Crell and Maj. Z. K. Whitney, of the
Surgeon Generals Office. by the presentation
of badges. The memeutoes are both aIiks,
and consist of crossbar with the name, num-
Der, location, and Department of the Post;
pendant being the eoat-of-arms Of the State.
and below this is suspended wooden nutmeg,
made from some of the wood of the old charter
oak. This badge i5 pinned on a blue silk ribbou,
and the following inscription IN hand painted
on the ribbon:
Admiral Foots
Post,
No. II,
Department of Connecticut
Col. u. E. UrsIl.
Goth
National Encampmenb
Washington. d. c.,
Sept, 1892.
The presentation was made in recognition OF
certain very kindly offices rendered 10 Admiral
F0ote Post IN connection with the occupancy
of their quarters in the armory of the I'd
Regiment ID. G. during the week.
When Gen. r A. Alger retired from Office
last year it was the intention Of members Of
the Grand Army TO make him suitable pres
ent, which would show the honor and esteem
in which he was held by the Order he had
commanded so ably for year. Gen. AIger
protested against the expenditure of money for
this purpose, and the matter was postponed IN
I'll Wednesday, the last day Of the Eneamp-
ment.
During IuIl in the proceedings Comrads
Cramer, of Maryland, representing the COM
mitteee, took position on the stand, and Gen.
Alger was called for. The comrade, in neat
speech, presented the Past Commander-in IN Chief
with handsome and massive silver loving cup
suitably inscribed.
Gen. Alger responded, saying that be had
protested against this presentation, bat with
out avail. He would have preferred that the
committee should not have gone to the expense
of purchasing the handsome cup; that he
would have been satisfied and greatly pleased
with q set Of engrossed resolutions. As tbs
committee had presented him with this hand
some token of their esteem, it would always
have a prominent position in his home. to
which every comrade of the Grand Army
would always be welcome.