The Saint Paul globe., 1897-04-14
RESOLUTIONS LAUDATORY OFF THE
LATE RECORDER OF THE
LOYAL LEGION.
COL. J. H. HICKS IN THE CHAIR.
CAPT. DUNCAN READS A PAPER ON
THE ARMY of THE TEN
NESSEE.
COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS
General News of Minneapolis Put I'm
shape for Ready
Reading.

The monthly banquet and business
meeting Of the Minnesota commandery,
Loyal Legion, was held at the West
hotel, in Minneapolis, last night In
the absence of the commander, Gen.
Brooke, the senior vice commander,
Col. ]. H. Hicks, presided over the
business meeting and acted as toast
master during the banquet. The ban
quet was held in the ordinary of the
hotel, and covers were laid for 110, and
all but three of the chairs were filled,
the attendance being the largest for
several months
After the good things had been dis
posed of, Col. Hicks delivered a short
ADDRESS, in which he called the atten
tlon of the members present to the
1act that since the last meeting three
or the comrades had left the ranks Of
the order never to return. He said
that the loss Of all was keenly felt,
put none more so than the death Of
MAJ. George @. White. who had been
one of the moving spirits of the I,oyal
Legion since its organization
AT the close Of Col. Hicks remarks
memorial resolutions were introduced
vi AN1caJ. w Hll0. After deal
ing with his connection with the Loval
Legion and his military career, the me-
mortal closed with the following:
His sixteen years residence In St. Paul
were distinguished by honorable activity in
many spheres. But to the Loval Iegion he
uedlcated the full measure Of his enthusi-
astlc devotion. This commanderv was IN
great degree his creation, and he gave to II
MS ardent aHection and fostering care Min
nesota commandery was first Suggested Nv
MIN; and when it was duly organized. June
0, 1880, ne was chosen recorder, a position
10 winch he was annually reelected eleven
times. That he filled the highest ideal of this
responsible post ali bear grateful testf-
anohy. he was not only record keeper and
hnancial officer; he was in the largest sensa
executive guardian, tireIess worker zeaInne
protector-armed at all points against what
ever would lower the dignity, impair the
harmony or mar the enjoyment of this con-
sehIal compan1onship. This splendid com
mandery is his living monument, The nIace
which he has left vacant can never ho CON,
Pdetely MED. But his example will always
pe 10 MS surviving companions an Incentive
TO preserve the good fellowship which was his
delight, and maintain the excelIencies Of
winch ne was so Justly proud
MAJ White was distinguished bv that coro
menoable pubic spirit which manifests
Itself itself through an intelligent interest In ali
cn9 measures for the general good of the
were at the service Of any movement for
phllanthropy, patriotism and good feIIowsbin
HIS illustrated in his daily walk tha co1Ir+aI,,
WoSoe NJ q gentleman and the faith of a Christian.
INQUEST as ne was brave, earnest and sin
cere, true and trustful his memory is a
precious legacy to his bereaved daughters
friends. MS 'ioops VI
For many years he uncomplainfnglv endured
serious physical infirmities, yet the summons
came at last with startling suddenness.
faif Io9r oays OF disability, resulting from
Iali, ended in that dreamless sleep which is
only gateway to eternal brightness To
edch OF MS surprised companions came the
pang OF personal af1iction. But to him
came the rest which is welcome to one who
mas fought lifes battle worthily and an
apunuant entrance into the glory that is i'm
Ordered, That this memorial he entered
upon the records of the commandery ana
forwarded TO the daughters of our departed
comrade, with assurances Of our heartfelt
sympathy.
The committee signing the memorial
was as follows: Henry A Castle. John
B. Sanborn, Gilbert A. Pierce. Samuel
Appleton, Geo. Q. Eddy, Ell Torrence
and A. B. Sibey
Memorials were also presented and
read for Capt. Alfred b. Johnson. II
S A., and Capt. w. w Braden. late
state auditor.
The paper Of the evening was read
by Capt. Duncan, superintendent Of
schooI buildings in Minneapolis. His
SUBJECT was, with the Army of the
Tennessee Through the Carolinas." Ii
proved very interesting topic and
one that was listened to intently by
the assemblage. At it's close Capt. Dun
can was extended a vote of thanks
and his paper was ordered placed on
the records of the order.
Among the other speakers were Rev.
Dr. Beach, of the Plymouth COnerega-
tional church, of Minneapolis; Lieut.
Gov. Gibbs and r. G. Evans
The business meeting was held lust
previous to the banquet. The name of
CHARLES E. Blackwell, of Minneapolis,
was presented for membership by in
heritance, his father having died in
service at Memphis in 1864 The mat
ter was referred to a committee.
Senior Vice Commander Hicks was
authorized to appoint a committee OF
five to nominate officers for the ensuing
year, the names to be presented at tha
May meeting, when the annual cleo
ton will be held