St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-24
SARY WITH AN ELABORATE
CEREMONY
AND EPIcUREAN TRIUMPH.
PLATOONS ATTACK A GROANING
TABLE AND PUT 1T OUT OF
MISERY.
riotism and Good Sense, While
Joy ReiGns Supreme.

Company D, Of the national guard of Mime
sofa, St Pauls pride as the crack military
company not only of the state, but of the ma
tion' did Itself proud at It's banquet at the
Commercial club last night About 12O covers
were laid, and seated around the tables were
some fifty invited guests
Capt. e. S. Bean acted as toastmaster. and
among the guests were Adjt. Gen. Herman
Muehlberg, Col Joseph Bobleter, Col. J. c.
Shandrew, Col. w. G. Bronson and Surgeon
General John f. Fulton
On the tables were number of elegant bou-
quets, the one at the head being magnificent
floral horseshoe, presented by George Benz
who could not be present. While a delicious
menu was being discussed, a mandolin or
chestra discoursed a number of selections
and between two of the courses Company DIS
quartette sang medley that won prolonged
applause, and had to be followed by an encore.
After the tables had been cleared and the
cigars passed around, Capt. Bean raped for
order and read letters from Lew Wilkes and
George Benz, expressing regreat at their in
ability to be present. A telegram from Moses
E. Clapp stated that he was out of the city
and missed the train. The walking was bad
SO he could not be present.
Capt. Bean then made a few appropriate re-
marks relative to the history Of Company D
and the honors 1t had won. 1t had never had
faction in 1t, and 1t was q pleasure to meet
the old members and participate with them on
such occasions He urged the members of his
company to always be men and value their
word of honor above all else
Gov. D.. M. Clough, replying to the toast
The State of Minnesota" said that no state
sent men more renowned for bravery than
the First Minnesota in the War OF the Re-
bellion. The same qualities that make good
soldier make great men in times Of peace
He looked forward to the future with high
hopes. but it will take pluck, ability and in
dustry to realize them. he said. On the
young men depend the degree of progress.
Minnesota young men came of fighting stock
and give good promise of what the future has
in store.
Discipline Of the Soldier was the toast
responded to by Gen. w. B. Bend. He told
a few amusing camp stories to show that
discipline was especially necessary in a mill
tary organization.
Capt. ]. ]. McCardy responded to the
toast, THE G. A. r. Encampment" He said
that meeting would be one of the grandest
occasions In the history of st. Paul, not only
pride to the city, but great practical
lesson in patriotism to the youth. The ma
tional guard of Minnesota could render eff
cient service in entertaining the old soldiers
and escorting them about the city and one
OF the most interesting parades on the pro-
gramme would be that of the state militia
In conclusion, Capt. McCardy proposed the
following toast: Company D-May her
future be as successful as her past has been
progressive and honorable
Judge G. D. Kerr responded briefly to the
toast, Events of the War; Judge Kerr said
no one is as competent to understand the
value of the state militia as is the man who
passed through the hardships of the war.
Judge Kerr then related some "reminiscences
or the war. Concluding, he said: ''I enter
tain no bitterness against those who fought
against us in the War of the Rebellion. We
have country that both sides love and take
pride in protecting, and we clasp hands over
the bloody chasm Of the past
"Marksmen Aim Low In Strife. High in
Life" was the subject of Col. c. McC. Reeves
speech. After a few humorous remarks Col
Reeve presented to three members the silver
medals provided by the state, in recognition
of fifteen years faithful service in the militia.
The hrst was presented to Capt. Bean, the
second to Gates A. Johnson and the third tn
William A. Allen. Sergt O'Leary was pre-
sented bronze medal in recognition of a lit
tie episode that happened during the compa-
ny's visit to New Orleans
Maj. F. w. Ames gave a parody on "Bar-
bara Fritchie" that won loud applause.
Judge j. w. Willis responded to the toast.
The Realities Of Private Soldier" He
said the private soldier is an important part
OF military organization, and also paid
nice compliment to Company D.
The National Guard of Minnesota" was
the toast responded to by Lieut.. Johnson of
the U. 5. A. Lieut.. Johnson discussed the
necessity for the national guard, and urged
that the state should be more liberal in
providing for its support. Congress should
pass law requiring the guard to go into
camp for twenty days at least each year and
grant light pay to the men for the time thus
spent. Lieut.. Johnson, in conclusion, paid
compliment to the officers of the company.
Responding to the toast, ''The Continental
Army" Rukard Hurd said that the Ameri-
cans won in the revolution because thew had
become strong and pure and resolute by
breathing the air of freedom. He urged the
Importance Of the national guard and the ne
cessity for dealing literally with it.
c. D. O'Brien responded to the toast, Gle
gal Fees and Military Charges" Mr.. O'Brien
was proud Of the volunteer citizen soldier
The pride of the city of st. Paul is that it's
citizens have always been law-abidng, which
is largely due to the example set by the
militia. The militia have the regard and
confidence Of the citizens, and the citizen
soldier deserves well of the state.
BLOOD, Bandages and Quinine' was the sub
ject assigned DR.. Clark, but he thought If
the toast had been worded, "Iee Cream.
Spirits Ferumenti and Jack Pots" would
have been more inspiring DR.. Clark went
on in humorous vein
The banquet adjourned with the singing of
"Auld Lang Syne'' by all present.