St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-17

citation Holds at the w huSoA
Its First Annual Banquet
A Happy Programme Carried
Out-Toasts Responded TO by
the Governor and Others.
Last night marked an epoch i'll the
history of the National Guard Veterans
association. The association held us
first annual banquet at the windsor.
This organization was formed not quite
q wear ago, and its purpose is 10 keep
alive old memories OF those who were
COMPANIONS in the field. The requisites
for membership consist of an enlistment
for either three or five years. Including.
of course. an honorable discharge.
About s O'Clock the vets" came to-
gether and held meeting, at which
regular routine business was transacted.
The following officers also were elected,
who will serve for one year: Col. n. r..
Chantler. reelected commandment: Capt.
AmeS. Minneapolis. first vice command
ant; Nathaniel Z. l.angtord, of the old
Pioneer Guard, second vice command
ant: Capt. W. Ii. Hunt, OF Gen. Bends
staff. secretary; Lieut.. X. l.. Winnie. of
Col. Shandrew'S staff. Third regiment,
treasurer.
At little after o'clock the veterans
adjourned their business meeting and
sat down to 4 characteristic banquet.
There were but few set toasts or
speeches, and delightfully."- informal
programme was carried out.
The guests, TO the number of ninety
or Whereabouts, gathered in the rear of
tie dining room. On wire stretched
from side to side TWO United States
flags were tastefuily draped and caught
back. To the right and left of the en-
trance thus formed were two stacks of
arms. giving the scene decided martial
appearance.
Just before the guests sat down to
their banquet, DI. Caine. of saltwater,
in fatigue suit. Glanced to meet an old
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A. Van Slyke.
These two exchanged "reminiscences of
the famous "BIue0erry War;" DR..
Gains remarked that>his livelieSt recol-
lectlons were that he was "scalrt" at
that time, and that he got neither scalpS
nCr blueL errieS.
1t was a motley assemblage that gath
cred about the festive board, for the
man with gray beard and the youth
from whose face the keen razor had
not yet coaXed the hirSute decora-
lions of mans estate through all the in
termediate stages of sturdy boards and
mustaches-all were there. At each
plate was laid piece of hard tack, ap-
propriately labeled Hard Tack, Jan. IL,
1894"
The success of the entire affair was
largely due TO the untiring efforts of
Capt. W. Ii. Hart, who is quartermaster
OIL Gen. Bends staff.
The POSTMASTER made few remarks
Introductory to the informal speeches
which followed.
Three cheers followed the announce
ment that Gov. Nelson would speak.
He said:
Il realize the solemnity of an occa-
sion like this, ard will try and be as
sober as the wine Will permit me to be.
l had some doubts as to whether the
people here would prove good
soldiers or not, but when
l watched you people all here
tonight, was ready to believe that if
any of you were turned loose in the
Windsor, or any other hotel in st. Paul,
you would manage to forage good sup
per. This Is one of the most essential
attributes OF good soldier. This is an
important consideration IN these piping
times Of peace L believe every man
here has the interest of our common
wealth at heart" His eXcellency then
told number OF funny stories, and Was
rewarded.
The toastmaster introduced Adjt. Gen.
Muehlenberg, who said:
Il call you ali comrades because | am
member of an association of veterans,
being one myself. l feel perfectly at
home i'll your midst. l am proud to be
numbered as veteran of the national
guard. In my little town on the Min
neSota river we organized company
called The Caryers.' When the Re-
belliOn broke out the 'Carvers' enlisted
In various companies, and carved their
way to fame through the dark and
bloody days of the Rebellion. | say,
heartily, no, to the national guard!'
Rev. ". Peyton Morgan was intro
duced. He started out with the remark,
This is the first time | ever appeared
In the gulSe of a veteran. | am here
not simply because l was invited, but
by reason Of membership. A man feels
Old when he calls to mind his expert
ences. | was once chaplain of cavalry
company in Ohio. After | enlisted, one
Of the hardest duties that fell to my lot
was to do religious duty for the crowd.
doubt If amy one ever had harder
work. l once took part in an engage
ment. did not chance to have on nv
chaplain's garb, and took place i'll the
contest actively. l was hit. After
wards acOmrade was heard to state that
the Parson said DAMN" Mr.. Morgan
followed this up with several other
funny stories.
Dr.. Clark, of Saltwater, was the next
speaker. He responded by saying: 81
am glad to acknowledge that my colonel
Col. BrunsOn-possesse all the merits
of George Washington, Mark Twain
and other noted men who were unable
to prevaricate. All can say against
my worthy colonel is that he offered me
a copy of his book-and l took it. l
am somewhat embarrassed by so much
rank here tonight in citizens
clothes. In the last legislature two
bills were introduced regarding me.
Olle Vi IneSe, II NoF' nelson Hdu signed
it, would have made me major. The
second, which lacked his excelIencv's
signature. would have made me a cap
tain. In my anxiety | breathed out
prayer to the lawmakers, For Gods
sake Introduce no more bills ! know
of no state that could put in better
regiment than the grand old Minnesota
First. By the way, | understand that
no one but lawyers and the editors of
newspapers stand any show for getting
the commission of colonel. Here he
looked hard at Col. Chantler. really
think some of applying for job on the
Dispatch"
Second Vice Communicated Lang