The record-union., 1895-04-25
THE CAMPFIRE.

oyer Eight Hundred People Feast ana
Listen to Toasts.
In the evening the members of the Sac
ramento Posts Of the G. A. r. rendered a
banquet aud campfire to the visiting
comrades and ladies at the New Pavilion.
Six long tables were spread with an
excellent collation., j. Haub being the
caterer, ard were filed by the visitors
and atterward occupied by the later ar
rivals, $40 sitting down in all.
The hall was decorated with American
flags, and Hands orchestra discoursed
excellent music during the evening,
W hen the guests were all seated Comrade
rank Miller made a speech, saying,
" Ou are welcome" which elected much
applause. During the banquet a flash
Aght photograph OF the assem- bly, was
taken, which was repeated during the
toasts.
Alter the guests had satisfied their ap-
peltes all brought their chairs toward the
front OF the musIc-sLand and prepared to
listen 10 the toasts and responses
COmrade Frank Miller acted as Toast
master. The first toast was, "Departneut
OF California and Nevada" responded to
by department Commander Wilson, He
gave sketch OF the inception OF the @,
a. X. twenty-nine years ago, and the OBJ
Jects OF its formation, as stated in its
declaration of principles. He spoke of
It's object IN meeting in different places,
IN ORDER to arouse in the youth of the
land leeling OF patriotism and love for
their H9G he alluded sadly to the grad
uaI depletion OF its ranks, and said that
the WOmen's Relief Corps and the Ladies
OF she q. a. r. were emitted to great
credit for the auxiliary work done by
them for the relief Of suffering members,
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sponded TO by Department President
Mrs. Alta Comstock, who spoke of the
women who went TO the front as nurses
during the war, which was the first estab-
llshment Of the Relief Corps, now num-
Derlng 6O,OOO members. II had rendered
assistance to the q. 4. r. during the past
year to the extent of over 81, 900, 900. to
say nothing Of care given to the needy
and suffering. It was still ready to go on
with its work, and extend aid to the g.
a. r.
Ladies ofthe 6. 4. R.'' was responded
to by Mrs. Nettie /. GunloCk. National
President. She spoke OF the loyalty to
the q. \. Z. Of the mothers, wives. sis
ters and daughters Of the soldiers, who
compose the Ladies Of the q. A. r., and
their work IN taking the veterans from
almshouses. and relieving their distress
IN various other ways, and OF the mean
ing Of the badge worn by the members.
The Sons OF Veterans" was responded
to by Division Commander Louis 4.
Schroeder, a son Of q veteran, and also q
veteran, having fought by mis- fathers
side. He gave short account of the
formation OF the order in Philadelphia in
1879 and its growth to the present time
lie hoped thar the members of the O. A
r., the ". X. {. and Ladies' Of the G. A.
X. would aid in making the order one of
grandest on the Pacific Coast
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spOnd TO the toast california" but was
forced by illness to send his regrets and
state that Hon. Jud. c. Brusie would re-
spond for him. Mr.. Brusie spoke in re-
spOnse 10th 10 the toast and that Of "Our
Flag" lie said the subject was one that
stirred the deepest emotions in every
breast. Each nation loved and fought for
It's own flag, but when men were needed
Tor the defense OF our flag, ali nations
united in shedding their blood for it. it
mad meaning different from that Of
others. 1t was that of country not
founded on conquest but one in which
every drop of blood spilled in it was
spilled in its defense. Its great achieve
ment was by the men who fought 10 pre-
serve the Union, and brought back its
nag without the loss OF a star. 1t has
never been the flag OF oppression. but Of
universal freedom. lie then recited
barbara reltchIe' amid applause. He
hoped thestars above would not onIy'Iook
down on the stars below in Frederick
town." but also on every flag everywhere.
on every public building and on every
schoOlhouse in the land. California has
always stood and Will always stand loyal
to the flag.
vocal duet Descriptive Of the North
ana the South" was given by Miss Eva
Reeves and Miss Alice NJ. Andrews with
fine effect and received an encore.
The Noluuteer' was responded IN bv
Past department Commander Walling.
lie said the subject might we'll enoage
the tongue or pen OF the greatest 6oet.
The young, the old, the midd!e-aged ali
broke away from home ties and vent 10
the front, IN delense Of q princiula of a
country. He was the superior of anv
other man who ever took rlp arms he
cause OF his intelligence. So long a. his
spirit shall animate the people the conn
try viii be safe from all attacks
General Charles n. Sumner respondad
TO The Ladies" and Hon. Frank n
Ryan to THE Native Sons"
4 fine trombone solo solo was givan I,,-
J. O'Malley, after which George " AZ
buckle responded 10 Tho Press ,; ana
Lieutenaut-Colonel il. Weinstock paid a
tribute to our Citizen Soldierv. J, and
Henry c. Dill spoke on ''The Post. PAST
and Present" The remaining toasts
were: 'Our Comrades Dead" General ".
w. ii. L. Barnes; The Old Canteen.D - G.
Mason kinne, and "Our Mothers,p W
G. Bailey.
| 1t was nearly midnight when the as
| sembly dispersed, TO obtain some rest be-