The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-14
MINOR EyEsTs.
Royal Welcomes, the Mere Hearty for Being
Extended to Few.

Royal Welcomes, the Mere Hearty for Being
Extended to Few.
The Persimmon Brigade was entertained at
the home of ex- Lieut. Gov. Hanna, at Woodruff
Place. Ex-Gov. Hanna is q member of tho
115th Ind. Col. S. ID. Sayles, of the 117th Ind;
Maj. II. B. Sayler, OF the Il6th Ind., and Chap
lain Nugent of the 10th Ind, are members of
the brigade, and were present at the reception.
Gen. Harrison entertained the delegation
from Connecticut, which was quartered opposite
his residence. He made the discovery that the
GO odd members of the delegation were all of the
same old army corps as himself. The whole
delegation was invited TO the house and treated
in royal style.
Gordon Tanner Post were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Tanner, ut their home
on the corner of Tennessee and " ichigan streets.
The Ladies Aid Society's Indiana Secretary
Miss Alice Koerner. gave reception in the
chapel Of the First Baptist Church Wednesday
night. There were about 200 persons present
Col Eli Lilly entertained the old boys of his
regiment, the 18th Ind. L. A. Cav, at his resi-
dence. The large lawn and the house were
the scene Of much merrymaking. The Colo
nePs welcoming speech showed how near to his
heart were the brave fellows who were his
guests aud the hearty cheers that went up at
the close of tHat speech proved co8clusively
that the men think there never was a COM
mander quite so goed their Colonel. An
late hour when the lights went out at Col.
Liliys home.
reception was given by the members of The
Massachusetts W.R.C. in the hotel parlors of
the Denison early Tuesday evening. and nearly
thousand delegates from the various National
and State Corps attended. Music WAS furnished
by an orchestra il the hall and a septet of col
ored singers.
The Indiana W.R.C. was hostess to the public
Mt the House of Representatives. The recep-
ton was purely informal and the guests COM
prised representatives of many sorts and con-
ditions of society. The hall with its rich
hangngs was fine background for the CON-
pany, and the band in the south gallery dis
coursed sweet strains that added materially to
the enjoyment of the guests. The recei wing
party were the State President. Mrs. Julia S.
Conkliu, Mrs. Eliza J. Criser, Miss Eta Houk,
Mrs. Mary II. Howe, Mrs. Mamie l.. Ross. Mrs.
Gertrude L. Mitchell Mrs. Mary b. Menden-
hall. Mrs. Jennie MyerhoG, Mrs. Ida S. Nc
Bride.
The new Senior Vice Commander-in- Chief
and Mrs. Walker gave a reception to the Colo
nels regiment, the I'D Ind. Assisting and
special guests were Past Department. Com
| mander aud Mrs. Stcrmont Past Department
Commander and Mrs. Travis and OK Mayer and
| Mrs. Phe.,,5, of La Porte.
The Chaplain of ire 99th Ind, Rev. ID. r.
Lucas, gave reception 20 his old comrades,
who attended to the number of 20. The COM
| rade's wife and daughters assisted in dispens-
| ing the hospitality.
| MIR. and Mrs George G. Tanner threw open
! their doors on Wednesday evening to the mem
bers of Gordon Tanner Post which was named
! in honor Of Mr.. Tauner's farther. Refresh
ments were dispensed, and most delightful
| time was spent.
The 69tb Ind. was entertained at Col. Oran
| Perry's. An arch was erected over the walk,
on which were the words, Welcome 69ta." A
proiusion OF flags and bunting. lanterns and
colored lights, choice selection OF Iatresh-
menis and music 10y bandand the Badhcaded
| Quartette made gay the sveuiGg hours
| Mr.. and Ms. Em;lSWulschper received the
| members Of the Cd Jnd. Cav. Association and of
| the First Brigade OF the Filth Division, COM
| mapded by Col. Robert Reed Stewart. The
| gathering WAS more IN stbe nature of an in
| formal Reunion than otherwise, and about 500
| persons accepted the invitation. The guests
were ssrenaded by the Soldiers and Sailors
| Orphans homo Band
| The National officers of the Daughters OF Vet
! Grams gave a reception at the Headquarters.
| Tho house decorated with palms. The
young women wore light gowns, and were an
attractive company. The Naval Veterans at
| tended in body, and also the Department COM
! mander of Massachusetts and his STAG. The
| house was thronged with veterans during the
entire evening.
| Hoy. ID. K. Lucas, Chaplain of the 99th Ind,
| entertained She surviving members of his regi-
ment at his home. About rs were present.
| Refreshments were served.