The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-08-18
THE RECEPTION.

The formal part OF receiving the re-
turning h,roes OF he Philippine war was
taken last night In reception and han.
aast that will long be remembered as one
OF the best affairs in Tie city Of Albany.
II wes decided surcess in every par
ticular, fplepdidiy car led out. On the
public square ai 5 O'Clock Tie soldiers,
veterans and Others took seats aroucd
The six large tables elegantly spread for
them and the audience on seats outside
and near the tablee.
Mr.. N. NJ Newport presided in
pleasing manner.
The program was opened by excellent
music by the baud. followed by prayer
by Rev. o. q. Sire feIler.
A well made up octet we're then and
during the evening heard in several rcp-
ular songs, the last one composed for the
occasion with Co. on tor.
Hon. w. X. 5ilyeu delivered an FIo-
quent address Of welcome reviewing the
spanish war, making the Philippine
contest f0llo9 as q necessary result aud
giving the Oregon soldiers the praise
they deserved. The reeponse was by
Hon. Geo. BrowneIl, Of Oregon City. 9
bright and sensible tribute 10 the Vol
unteer soldieFs and particularly The Ore
gon Volunteer. and Co. especially.
The splendidly gotten up banquet ras
heartily parIakea Of accompanied by
mueic by the Albany band.
President Lee took charge Of affairs "a
toaEtmaeteI. and after an appropriate
opening called upon DIR w. H Davis
who made formal pointed presentation
OF al elegant sword iron. the citizens OF
Albany 90 Maj. Ellie, the efficient kur-
geon OF the regiment. closing with q
warning 70 the recipient 10 remember
that the pill is mighiier ihfn the SWORD
Upon mOtiln OF Fielding Poindextel
three cheers and tiger we're given Maj
Ellis.
Maj. Ellis in response paiG high
tribute 10 HE associates 10 the hoepita
corpe.
i Prof. Torbet, commander OF the q A r
OF this city, was 10 tunaie selection fol
the presentation speech, in giving the
sword Of Capt. Phillips OF 1862 to Capt.
Phillips OF 1899, and handsome silver
service from our citizens 10 Capt. Phillips
which he did in about the best speech ol
his career. pointed and appropriate. giv-
ing tise young man the praiee he so faith
fully has earned. Upon motion of Ser
Reant Gambler three cheers and tigel
were givrH Capt. Phillips, dear . the
hearts tf Co.
| In closing be said:
1--WE do not feel that in giving this tok.
en- OF our appreciation, We repay you
but by doing lees TO show our gratitude,
We feel thst We would be unworthy to
live in land
Where luscious fruits abundant grow,
Where sunlit mounts bear enternal snow,
Where gentle raius dissolve the soil.
To insure rewards for farmers toll.
Where mighty forests crown the hills,
Where melting enoWs send down tleii
rills,
Where cattle feed Ger all the plain,
And ielis are full OF golden grain.
A land of streams from mountain glen,
A land OF women, land Of men,
A land OF promise by ocean shore,
Who finds this land will search no more.
! Capt. Phillips in accepting the gifts
remarked at the splendid support he hsd
received from the members OF the com
pany, wLo haG stood bravely by him 10
! all the undertakings OF the campaign.
Col. Montague responded in his al
ways happy way to the toast Of the vet
Grams Of '6l.
Lieut.. Campbell, of Oregon City. was
equal to the occasion in toart on the
veterans Of '99.
Will NJ. Perry's toast on the belle q
the Philli lpines was one Of the brightest
! oi the evening.
/ Luther A. Wiley told Of the hospital
! life OF the corps. of which he Was an efEi-
cient member.
Fielding L. Poindexter, the 0regonian
correspondent. was doN n for a toast on
military snap shots, but spoke only OF
General 0iis.
The audience disrsrsed with "Home
Sweet Home" by the ociet.
This morning. the Alssny "boys" ac-
comranied tie Oregon City boys home
for their reception, and will return to-
morrow.