The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1893-06-30
They Rally Round the Flag and
Extend Greetings to One Another
for the Sake of Aud Lang
Syne.


bank Amid flags and bunting and the
booming Of cannon, the spirit of patriot
ism aroused by the reunion OF old
soldiers in the city this week, has had
full play. Milbank has been in holiday
attire, and very general surrender to
the festivities Of the occasion has been
made. Main street was very handsomely
decorated with banners and bunting as
welcome to the visiting veterans, all OF
the business houses and many residen-
ces being handsomely decorated for the
occasion. At the arrival Of each train
from east or west detachment Of Hum
phrey Post with arms, and accompanied
by the relief corps, the young ladies
drum corps and the Mi!bank band
marched to the depot and escorted the
visiting veterans to their quarters. The
encampment was very pleasantly located
on the school grounds, an auditorium
covered with canvass having been erect
ed on the north side Of the school house
for the speaking and similar exercises,
making a very comfortable place tor this
part of the proceedings, while the thirty
or forty tents which had been secured
for the occasion from the militia depart
ment of the state were pitched in true
military style, and were occupied by the
veterans and their friends with all the
incidents and enjoyments OF camp life,
one Of the tents being reserved for head
Quarters of G. A. r. and Relief Corps,
respectively.
On Tuesday afternoon the programme,
with Col Thos. Fitch as master OF cere-
monies, consisted Of welcoming ad-
dress by Mayor J. L. Lockhart, IN which
his honor rendered the freedom Of the
city to the visitors, and gave them to
understand that the city was surrender
ed to them Internationally for their
pleasure and comfort during their stay
| with US. The address was responded to
by Comrade j. w. Abbott, Of Webster,
and II. E. Wadsworth, of Montevideo
Commander Story Of Twin Brooks, and
Hon. n. I. Lowth,an also made short
speeches. The interest and enthusiasm
of the occasion being greatly added to by
the singing OF number of the old war
songs, which were sung with gusto
that gave evidence that the old soldiers
and their friends were as full of patrio-
tism as they ever were. La the evening
camp fire vas held at the auditorium,
4 ard with music ane general rejoicing
a grand time was had, several OF the vet
Grams, includlng Col. Fitch, Comrades
Wadsworth. Story and others gave short
"reminiscences Of army lite and It's trlbu-
lations and triumphs.
Wednesday afternoon was devoted to
speaking, slight disappointment occur
ring on account Of the non-arrlval OF the
speakers from abroad, Gov. Sheldon
telegraphing his regrets at not being
able to be present on account OF the sud
den illness Of his wife, and State Com
mander Nash also sending word that he
was unexpectedly called to Chicago to
aid IN arranging FOR transportation to the
national encampment. However there
was plenty Of good oratorical ability on
hand. and rat,ling good speeches were
delivered by Comrade J. W. Bell, Rev.
Nazarene, County Attorney Bennett and
J. II. Owens. In the evening the ladies
of the Relief Corps held their reunion
and campfire with one OF the most enter
tanning of programs. The president OF
Humphrey Relief Corps Mrs. I. L. Con
right, presided and the exercises consist
ed of some very fine instrumentAl music
furnished by Mr.. and Mrs. Trsrsn, Mrs.
IG. M. Clark, Miss Rogers, o.. Ross, AND
Mrs. Pratt aud daughter, : we'll dshyeI-