Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-13
VETERANS CELEBRATE.
Merriam Post of Meriden the Guest
 WadhamS Post Last Night.

Merriam Post of Meriden the Guest of
 Wadhams Post Last Night.
 Wadhams' Post, G. A. R., celebrated the anniversary of Lees surrender last night in the posts rooms. Never in the history of the post have so many distin- guished G. A. R., veterans attended a gathering. Promptly at o'clock the men- bers of the post marched to the Meriden road station. Here they were met by Merriam post of Meriden, forty-tive strong. Back to the camping ground the march then was taken. Arrived here but little delay was occasioned.
 After the regular order of business Commander Quigley opened the evenings entertainment His remarks were happy opening especially when re- ferring to Merriam post as Wad- | hams posts nanny. Apiano duet by the Misses Herringer and Higgins received merited encore. Commander Robbins then read a selection suitable to the oc- | casion which was we'll received. J. Daley in hIs song of Bell Buoy" brought down the house and responded to an encore. Martin Cornish and a young lady friend gave delightful duet on mandolin and piano. Ed l.. Maloney was encored on his recitation of the"The Blacksniths Story. John Moore, Waterburys silver voIced tenor gave as solo Sweet Marie" and being enthusiastically encored re- sponded with Tell Her I Love Her So." By request Messrs Moore and Daily sang | "Larboard Watch" The address of well come was then given by Junior Vice-Com- mander Cornish. It was a happy and witty welcome. The freedom of the hall and the city was given to the visitors. The address received warm ovation. A piano and violin duet by the little Misses Proctor was an admired feature and was encored. Comrade Daniel Kiefer sang The Old Sexton and responded to an encore. Comrade Norton. mastering off cer, gave one of the wittiest speeches of the evening. Comrade Blair of Ansonia gave speech which was short but right to the point. Senior Aid Comrade French gave humorous sketch of his experience. Commander Carter of Merriam post made one of the hits of the evening. During his remarks he uncovered parcel and presented to Commander Quigley for the post rooms a handsome group picture of the members of Merriam post C. m- mander Quigley with few appropriate re- marks accepted the gift. Comrade Jones of New Hartford, past mastering officer; Department Commander Blakeman, of Birmingham. and Senior Vice Department Commander Brewer of Norwich responded 10 tOaStS Nltu Olu tune veteran SKILL. A Quartette from Merriam post then sang a l song composed especially for the occasion, which brought down the house. Between waits the Enterprise band orchestra played and sang with great effect. But in the matter of supper the Women's Relief corps never did themselves so much credit as last night It was feast lit for a king and was thoroughly enjoyed. The closing of the evenings entertainment was the presentation of four cakes from the culi- nary department of the relief corps. The first two were presented to Department Commander Blakeman and Commander Carter of Merriam post. Comrade Rob bins made the presentation speech Past Post Commander Henry Sanford pre- scented a third one to Senior Vice Depart ment Commander John NJ. Brewer of Nor wich and the fourth was presented by Past Post Commander John $. Hayes to Junior Vice Commander O. w. Cornish of Wad- hams post. Old army songs broke up the evenings fun.