Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-26
UNION VETERANS UNION
Members Of the Order Welcome Their
0ommander-in-Chief
Hancock Commana,s Camp Fire a.
National Rides Armory Some
Patriotic speeches Made.

Rifles was crowded until even standing
room was at a premium. The hall was
prettily decorated with bunting and plants,
Old Glory" being given that prominence
which patriotism and loyalty always gives
it. And there was no doubt OF the patriot
ism and loyalty Of those responsible for the
great gathering Of last evening, for they
had shown that on more than one bloody
battlefield during a conflict the mightiest OF
modern times. The occasion was the ten
dering Of a public reception by John A
Logan Command. No. 2 Union Veteran
Union, Department Of the Potomac, to the
commander-in-chief Of the order, Gen. John
S. Roberts of Boston. Mass, and his stan.
The also had as their guests John
Nd.
a great camp fire. in which music, oratory,
good stories played a very prominent part
The exercises in the hall commenced at Q
O'Clock. but for an hour preceding that time
the guests sat down at well-nlled tables IN
the hall below. which had been provided by
the members Of the Women's Relief Union,
an auxiliary to John A Logan Command
1t was not in any sense a banquet, but
merely an informal collation.. and one which
was heartily enjoyed. After a full discus
sion OF the good things provided, the COM
mand and their guests repaired 70 the hall
above, where Major s. r.. Stratton acted -
master Of ceremonies.
Some Good speechrnalfng.
Col VIM. Irving was then introduced as
the first speaker OF the evening. the audi
ence being informed that he wal the nrst
colonel Of the entertaining command. and
one who had held the position for SIX con-
s~ecutive terms. Col. Irving was much too
modest 20 attempt any lengthy speech.
merely thanking the assemblage for the
enthusiastic reception rendered him. and
stating that he WAS ctrr shat a4 Mas nat
really desired that he should stand In the
way of the program arranged. He con-
graduated the command upon It's remarka-
bic growth, explaining that he had seen IL
grew from a membership Of nine to one OF
more than $50.
Following Col. Irving. Miss Pitts ana
Master Carl Freelsnd rendered a duet upon
the piano. their selection being q medley
of national airs. Their performances wa
loudly applauded. and then Col. E. S. Hard
ing of the Baltimore command was called
however. that he never could make .
speech. and would not attempt one then.
He warned the local command. however,
that the Baltimore veterans were an active.
pushing lot OF men, and said thai unless
the Washington command hustled them
selves pretty lively that his command
would soon outnumber them Col Harding
then called upon little Camille Shannon,
a manner which secured for her an en-
thusiastic recall.
Cheers for Gen. Roberts.
After the drum corps of the Bsit;morS
command. composed Of the sons OF vet
rams. had rendered In a spirited manner
the Red. White and Blue" Col. stratton
introduced Col Roberts. the -commander-in-
chief. His reception was q most hearty
one, and Il was several minutes before he
could proceed, so continuous was the ap-
plause. He said that IL did his heart good
TO behold such a glorious gathering at the
national capital. but he knew that his en-
thuslastic reception was due not 30 much
to him personally as IL was 70 the once
which he had the homer to hold. He was
proud 10 wear the button Of the U. V. u,
for II meant something. II told the world
where its weare-s had been-st the front
He was glad to say that the organization
was growing at q wonderful rate. and at
the national encampment at Rochester. N.
most gratifying Increase In membership.
He hoped to see every member there.
When the applause following Col Rob-
erts remarks had died away the choir OF
the Metropolitan Baptist Church, consist
ing OF the Misses Mary B. Smith. Barbara
Maier, Bessie Walporte and Laura French
and Nessrs. w. Bruce Hoofrszie. Julian
Sockerile and Henry T. strathsn. with
introduced They rendered In splendid
style Geibefs over the Hills at Break OF
Day, ana for an encore sang spoforth's
Hall, Smiling Morn"
Gen. Green Clay Smith, the pastor OF the
Metropolitan Baptist Church. and also q
member Of the command. followed his
choir. He said that he had just come from
preaching TO q lot of hardened sinners. but
smilingly remarked that he doubted II they
were as hardened as some on the stage be-
hind him. He then paid q glowing tribute
to the organization. related some very good
stories. and closed his brief remarks by
urging the veterans to instl In the hearts
OF their children patriotism and loyalty 70
their country.
The choir again rendered a selection ana
then ex-National Commander s. s. Yoder
made an address. which was greatly en-
loyed and was Interpreted with a num-
Der OF well-told stories Of the war. Miss
Martha Martha M nnSs saas when sherman
klbbey, president OF the woman's Relief
Corps, welcomed the national commander
and the Baltimore In a few elo-
Quent words The .. Y. U. ode was then
sung by the audience. after which ComrAds
Robinson recited an original poem. The
Nal Who Carried the Gun" Commapder
L y. Bumpus AID Maj. Stratton delivered
orlet addresses. little Miss shannon sang
another selection and then the program was
closed by the audience singing "America.s
AT the conclusion OF the exercises an M
formal reception followed. Col Roberts and
MS stan being presented to those present
after which the Baltimore visitors verv
escorted 20 their train.
Some of the 0nlcerx Present.
National Commander Roberts was 90
companied by the following members Of hin
stan; Coils. Levi Lincoln and W. &. Brandt
aids-de-camp; Col H. l. Street. Inspector
general; Coils. John p. Dougherty. Prank
T. Howe. Nicholas MCGOWAN ana Joszph
Kuchle. aids. ana Col S S. Bond. surgeon
general.
The following officers OF the Department.
OF the Potomac were also present. l.. ID.
Bumpus, commander. X. 1. Street, deautv
commander; X. ID. Goodman. seeonl deputy
commander; S. f. Hamilton. adjutant rem
eral; W. w. Chambers. du2rterInaster sen-
eral; A Il. Frisbie. surgeon general: Rev.
Green Clay Smith. chaplain. Is. +. Chase
Inspector; ]. @. ed, mastering ON
Ger; L. S. Hopkins. judge advocate. De-
partment OF the Potomac executive hoard:
w. H Butler. Hancock; w. c Talley, Io-
gan; DIR. Frank T. Howe. Sedgwick; Overs
S. Harding. kenly: Madison Lewis John
Brown.
The officers Of John A. Logan Command
were Col H L. Street. commander: Lieut..
Col s. w. Baxter, Maj. y Il St-atton.
Adjutant S. +. Hamilton; officer Of the cav.
II. Wheeler; officer of the guard. John Dun
nivan, ana quartermastsr ar. q. o. Barker.
The officers OF the Womea's Relief CORPS
were: Mrs. c. A. kibSen. president; Mis-
J. A MCGOWAN, secretary; Mrs NJ. Birch
Held. senior vice; Mrs. A. NJ. Jump, junior
wee; Mrs. L. J. Yingling. chaplain: Mrs. @.
Evans, condCctress; Mrs. NJ. lett. treas
urer; Mrs. M. Burke, outer guard: Mr.. I
Chase. inner guard.
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