Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-02-07

no state had SO well recognized tn
Grand Army as Vermont. This wa
especially true with regard to the gil
! Of public office.
Past Commander Branch of New
port was then introduced. He callet
up the war history of Brattleboro ant
spoke at some length upon the activ
part her citizens took in the war tina
is now but a Renaissance. He als'
! spoke Of the Grand Army as a ma
tional factor of this age, if we are
justly to reward the soldiers. Ill
urged the people TO more prominen
display of honor and loyalty to these
men who saved the country to tht
present generation.
After a war medley by the band
| National Commander Lawler was in
troduced. He said: ~ am glad to
be here tonight. lam glad to come
1920 miles to attend this camp fire
meeting. There are two special rea-
sons why l am glad because Ver-
mont supported me to man at the
convention at which l was elected and
because it gives me an opportunity to
drink in the pure patriotism OF the
men Of the Green Mountain State. 1t
repays for my trip"
The speaker then spoke of the
Grand Army of to-day. He went
over tho differences in the organiza-
ton in the East and in the western
part Of the country and explained the
advantage of the volunteer service
over the paid armies Of the other
countries. One of these advantages is
that the men will fight better. Another
is that when the war is over the men
will return citizens. Then again, they
can fill public offices, from the presi-
Dental chair down, as nothing is too
good for them. In connection with
this thought he suggested that the
next president of the United States
would again be representative Of the
Grand Army. He spoke of the fight
ing qualities of the Vermont soldiers,
paying them high tribute upon not
only their fighting, but their staying
qualities. In speaking of patriotism
he said that the people are waking up
to the fact that it is high time to cul-
tivate patriotic spirit. This could
be done to great measure by the
Grand Army, the Woman's Relief
Corps and by such gatherings as these.
AT the conclusion Of this address,
E. H. Miller of Brattleboro sang
solo with band accompaniment. Ex-
Gov. Levi X. Fuller was the next
speaker. He spoke briefly, telling
some humorous stories, and concluded
with tribute to the Grand Army of
Vermont.
National Quartermaster General
Bust followed ex-Gov. Fuller with a
humorous speech.
I. Benton Kelley Of Rutland then
sang, by request, "The Old Coffee
Kettle" the audience joining in the
chorus. The song was loudly APP
PASoNNNes
Following this, Col. J. Fl. Goulding
spoke on the Woman's Relief Corps,
its influence and work.
Rev. G. 0. Day Of Brattleboro then
spoke humorously and briefly.
Rev. f. J. Perry followed with a
string of witty anecdotes that prefaced
short speech on the Grand Army
and its battles.
Short speeches were then made by
Past Commander Hugh Henry and
Lieut.. Gov. Mansur.
THURSDAY.
This day was devoted to clearing
up the business of the session and to
installing the officers Col. Haskins
of Brattleboro offered resolution of
thanks to Senators Hawley, Gallinger
and others for importont amend
ments to the pension laws, which was
adopted. A resolution
thanking the Vermont delegation in
Congress was adopted. The new
officers were then installed.
The action of Congress in providing a
naval park at Gettysburgh was APP
proved in resolution offered by Col. |
Hooker.
REPORT OF OFFICERS.
There were in good standing Janu-
airy l, 1894, 1922 members; 3l5 were
gained during the year and 500 lost,
leaving 5,O97 in good standing to-day.
The gains were: Recruits, l3l; by
"a; reinstated, So; delinquent
reports, %. The losses were: By
leath, 76; honorable discharge, "a;
lO3; suspension, 2S8; dishon-
orable discharge, 8.
Two new posts were chartered dur
ng the year, one at Albany and one
It Derby line. Sixty-four comrades
we're relieved and 20 Others not COM
.ades. AS shown by post adjutants'
,eports, $S33.9l were expended by /
posts for relief.
The administration commenced
With 81 ,OO6. "a cash and supplies val
led at $2lO.68. During the year,
B, 526.16 were received from all
sources and 81, 549.34 expended, leav-
mr. cash balance Of 1852. 10 and $24l. 65 |,