Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-18

North Carolina Division held here last
April this department was. for the first
time I'm its history. visited by>several OF
the grand eflicers--Gcnerll Thomas @.
Iawler, COMMUNICATIVE OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic Of America.
and his stan. paid the department a visit
while in gession Elaborate preparations
were mad. for the coming Of the disni-
iarics. and a most singular feature OF
the affair was that n brilliant banquet
was given at Murphys Hotel in honor
Of the visit OF 'hc grand officers be-
fore they Ind gotten here. They bad
hocn delayed down South. and the SPLEEN
did dinner wouldn't keep, SO f. was en-
toyed anyhow. AMI speeches Of a mos; pa
trio;ic and complimentary nature were
made. The occasion was q memorable
one. The gnroai was complete IN detail,
and reelected great credit upon this de-
rartment as \ host Commardcr-in-Chief
Iaw,er and the members Of his staff ar
rived the next day. and were royalty re-
ceived and entertained hy the veterans
assembled. The Commander-ln-Chie
made warm and encouraging speech.
and went away much pleased with the
work being done in old Virginia and
North Carolina.
PROMINENT G. 4. T.. MEN.
Al this encampment Captain James r.
Porter. one Of the most prominent bust
rees-ron In Roanoke. YVES elected 10 the
high office Of Commander. and since then
no he's admirably filed that position
The success - this department Is large-
" due 10 the efforts Of such men as
CAPTAIN Porter. However, TO no one
moro than 10 General Edgar Allan Is
due tho thanks % the Federal veterans
now residing IN Virginia and North Caro-
line Tor their present fne ORGANIZATION.
and for the great good now being done
General Allan g prominent member
Of The legal profession in the national
capital. though h for many years resided
here and row has a large practice I'm
this city II IS thorouchly attached IN
the Grand Army Of the Republic lie was
I'm recent wears elected 10 the hieh office
~ Junior commander I'm Ch.ef Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic Of America
Cantaln y. g. cook. the present com
nauIer % Phil Kearny Post. IS another
irdcfatieable worker in this cause. He
is the treasurer OF tho American Home
Ruufing and Loan Association. and IS
identified with Rlchmcnds principal in
terosfs.
DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS.
Since the formation Of this department
20 has rad the following departmant-com-
manners. who have spared neither time
labor. nor means 20 unbuild the Grand
Army Of the Republic In the two states
within their jurisdictions:
Haziett Carlisle. ~ Post No 1.
= y. Kenny. Of Post 40. I.
william r. Eaton. Of Post 10. I.
William IT. Ar7Inzaier q Post No. l.
j. g. sjaries. ~ Post No. /.
Richard Bond. % Post No. 1.
IA %
n. Hervoy kin, Of Post 10. I.
J.. ]. Vhiicomb. Of Post No /.
j. r. Wooifn. Of Post No. 3.
y. &. Cook - Post so. TO-
". DsE clay. Of Post 30 II.
r = wheeler. Of Post No. ..
= H. Smith ~ Posi- No 20.
Edrar Allan, ~ Post 80. 10.
II. b Nichols Of Post 10. o.
Joseph D. Frlton. % Post T.
Among those who have done faithful
md efficient work 8s members Of Phil
Kearny Pet and been most active I'm
restoring the lernl cemeteries around
Richmond were Mcssrs. Patrick Keenan,
Cnow deaD and y. l.. Wilson. both Of
whom served terms as commanders Of
PHI Kearny post
THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
The Womau's Relief Corps. Of Phil
Kearny Post, is most worthy and valu-
able adjunct 20 that organization Mrs
OTIS II Russell wife NJ tho sX-postm1s-
ter. is president Of the Womans Relief
Corps. and she has devoted great deal
Of time and lahor to the success Of the
post. Upon the occa 'ou ~ the meetings
or tho reunions 81 tho Grand Army Of
the Republic in Richmond Mre. Russell
and her coworkers bad provided bountl-
I'M entertainments f0r the veterans. As
a rule "a delightful literary and musical
performance has been provided, AMI this
feature has been followed oy splendid
suppers or light refreshments.
Miss Wayne Leahy has bren elected
Daughter Of Phil Kearny Post" and
has done much 10 contribute 20 the plea
sure Of tho wearers Of tho blue whenever
they have had social gatherings here.
Size VII accompany the members OF the
pos, 10 Louisville.