Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-15
BEYANr's POM. Jan. ).

BRYANT'S PONp, Jan. :.
4. VI. Whitman Post held a special
meeting for the installation OF officers,
at Grange Hall last Wednesday evening.
The services were public, and very many
accepted the generous invitation OF the
veterans 20 DC present.
The Bryant's Pond COrnet Band was
stationed az the rear OF the stage, and
enlivened the occasion With a variety OF
pstriotic airs.
Every available seat In the ball was
occupied, when az : o'clock the band
gave the signal for the entrance OF the
post under escort OF Commando BeSsey,
and received, with a salute. the national
cOlOrs.
The usual formal ceremonies being
cOmpl,te ted Commander BeSSey then read
the general order committed to the post,
and thanking the audience for their In
terest and attendance, introduced Com
rade Harrison ID. Littleficld, past COM
mandrr Of Boston Post. No. POO, De-
pertinent OF Massachusetts,, as specially
detailed 10 qualify the several officers
elect for their respective stations.
Col. Iittleiisli WAS warmly welcomed
bv the comrades, and in the performance
OF his official duty impressed all with
his ability a. au installing officer, aud a.
one thoroughly cOuverSSnt with every
detail of the work. lie was ably assist
ed by Past Commander, Jas. l.. BOWker
The language, forms and Instructions
contained ia this ritual service are all
impressive. and while listening 70 IL,
possibly the sentiment may have come
10 Us all. that this organization of the
Grand Army. perhaps more than sny
other, compartments the real fellowship,
sympathy aud patriotic purposes OF
men. The names Of the new corps Of
officers were Gently given in the Demo
crat and need not De repeated here.
Following the service was an intellect
usl camp fire conducted BY Comrade
BOwker ~ master Of ceremonies; and
while the band so intervals delighted
the audience With capital music, a we'll
arranged programme, consisting of
speeches. Rotations, and singing Of
army songs bv the Villsge quartet, made
up the order of the evening. The sever
al speeches were brief but Interesting.
Col. Littlefeld OF Boston Post, veteran
who takes a deep interest in all that per
taiuS 70 Grand Army affairs, was the
first called upon and responded in an adj
dress fun Of pungent advice 70 the mem
hers Of the post and ladies' reliercorps.
lie also made an earnest appeal for the
interest. respect and patriotism OF all
citizens. and especially the Younger ele-
meut-the school children Of to-day, for
their regard and strict loyalty 20 the
Grand Army and the American fag, on
All occasions.
He was followed by Mr.. Chase, who
spoke feeliugly, NJ. Perhsm and Com
raGe Pearson, who, by happy hit in the
WAY Of bis usual good humOr, brought
down the house and made a Jolly end
ing Of the evening campfire.
But this WAS not all. The assembly
was then politely invited 10 march
down 20 the dining hall and accept the
further hospitality Of the post in psrtSk-
ing OF refreshments served by the ladies
relief corps.
The next and final call Of the post on
the order was dancing, In which about
fifty couples participated, aud thus end
ed an occasion full of pleasure and Of
credit 20 the veterans. Long live \. Vi.
Whitman Post. aud may * receive the
support and hold the esteem for the
cause il represents, OF the people Of this
community. hencefOrth.