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winters, on the platform. Comrade Senaca
Lewis played Il lively air upon the Tile
and Comradc Bayurd executed several
original and intricate figures in dance
which gave evidence of proficiency in That
line in his younger days, amid perfect
storm of applause.
Justin l.. Spragnc. captain of Capital
City camp No. ., S. of ", welcomed the
visiting sons in cordial manner with Il
few fitting remarks. The address was
responded to by NJ. NJ. Wheeler, division
adjutant. in Il few well-chosen words.
Tie entertainment closed with the
familiar song John Brown" and the
audience Joined in. AT its conclusion
Mai Piclller was called for, and mounting
i, chair. with hat aloft he sang God Is
Marching On and almost every voice
Joined in the chorus. Capt. Lucas was
called fol- aud responded by singing "Old
Shady" He was at his best and provoked
the vast audience to hearty rounds of
applause. An invitation was extended to
visit the senate chamber below, which
was the w. II. c. meeting place, and mu-
sic. songs and marching We're INDUCED in
until Il late hour, when the audience dis
pcrscd more than satisfied with the
evening.
Thursday mornings train brought Ma
tional Commander Lawlcr and staff. lie
was greeted by q number OF veterans and
Locke hotel. 'rhc day was given to bust
ness sessions of the separate orders, the
q. A. II. holding their meetings at repre-
sentative hall, the w. II. C.. in the senate
chamber aud the S. of v. il. the Masonic
hall The reports of the Il. A. X. shows
Il gain in membership but a loss from
death: the w. Il. c. Il gain in member
ship. and the $. of Y. Il loss in member
ship.
The parade and inspection was set at .
p. III. but was postponed until Z O'Clock in
the evening. The G. A. r. and S. of V.
formed on Sioux avenue south of the de-
pot, and headed by the Pierre and Qnida
bands, commander and staff, marched on
Fort street to Dakota avenue, thence to
Pierre street, thence to Pleasant Drive,
thence to Colcau, thence to Retreat street,
thence to the capitol grounds, where the
inspection took place.
The parade was IL pleasing and impress
sive sight. About three hundred men
were in line, mostly in uniform, and each
stepping proudly to the music of drum
and fife. AT the head of each platoon an
officer marched, proud of his record, proud
of his country and proud of the organiza-
tion to which he belonged. The men
were lined up for inspection east of tn,
capitol building and composed an UNI
broken line for several blocks in length.
1t was pretty picture. A glorious South
Dakota sun buried its face in the bosom
of night and the departing rays fell upon
! and lighted up Il scene beautiful in its SEN
timent, simple inils devotion and grand in
its patriotism 1t was an object lesson Of
no mean Importance
IL had been planned TO haze the exor-
cises in representative hall again but long
! before the parade was finished every seat
was taken and the large room could hold
only portion OF the spectators. 1t was
then decided to hold the services In open
air and accordingly the return march be-
gan. The streets, sidewalks upper story
windows and every available place near
the band stand was occupied.
! National Commander Lawler and sta If,
accompanied by the band, assembled the
| stand aud the exercises began. The first
speaker INTRODUCED was Judge Palmer.
He said he had never missed in nncamps
ment since the state was organized, and
spoke encouragngly of the bright pros
poets for the citizens in THO future. The
Judge Is one of the most eloquent speakers
in the state.
| After the national song had been sung by
the entire audience, National Commander
Lawler was introduced, and his appear
ance was the signal for an outburst OF
applause. Mr.. Lawler is q fluent and
forceful speaker and his discourse was
augmented by the recital of several hum
orous incidents. He touched upon pen
sions and spoke in words of praise regard
ing Pierre's hospitality.
Gov. Sheldon made short but credit
able speech. His remarks were addressed
more particularly to those not members
of the patriotic organizations.
Mrs. Emma r. WALLACE, national pres.
dent Of the w. Il. c., made a few appro-
p.iath remarks in her charactcristically
pleasing manner. At tho conclusion OF
her remarks tho bcnd rendered another
selection and Maj. Picker was called for.
Mr.. Picker complmented the city very
highly upon the royal manner she was
entertaining the visitors, and dwelt at
some length upon the subject Of pensions,
giving numerous citations in support Of
his theories. He closed by calling the
the little folks close to the speakers
stand and taught them q lesson In patrio.
tism by recitIng "Our Nations Flag"
Friday afternoon the board Of. trade
chartered the steamer ] i'm leighton and