The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-27

Brave men and gracious women gath
cred in the parlors of the Ryan last even
Ing TO =perpetuate the memory and deeds
ofsa valiant ancestry. The Society of the
Colonial wars as entertainers In honor of
the Colonial Danes of America, greeted
the members of the sister society, or more
aptly termed, held social court
Everywhere were national colors and
stands of colors thanking the walls, pill
lars and presidents chair. The members
OF the two societies and their guests, aft
ter being entertained with narration and
biography with Gov. Charles P. Moves
presiding, enjoyed an hour in the recep-
ton hall. Among those present were:
Maj. Charles H. Whipple, u S. A: Mr.
and Mrs. George H. Daggett, William G.
White, Robert I. harrington, J. w.
Chamber1in, M. D.; Jacob Stone, Fremont
Nathan Jaynes, Judge l.. w. Collins, Rev.
r. c. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. Dr. c. E.
Smith, H. P. Upham, Mr. and Mrs. War
rem Upham, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Young,
Mrs. {. e. F'urness, Mrs c.. A Bovey,
DR.. and Mrs. George r. Metcalf, E. S.
Corser DR.. and Mrs. E. ]. Abbott, E. S.
Ch1ttenden, Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Paxton
Mr.. and Mrs Cass Gilbert F. M. Douglas,
ii. j. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. John Field
MIR. and Mrs. D. r. Moves, w P Trow-
bridge. Rukard Hurd. Maj and Mrs. F.
" Abbott, William P. Bissell, A. S. Por-
-
S. Undertake, the Misses Undertake,
MI. and Mrs. e. w. Peet, Gen. and Mrs
J. f. Wade, Capt. and Mrs. Andrus, Mrs.
E.: N. Dousman. Miss Dousman
The exercises in the ordinary were OPEN
ed with an address of welcome to the
Colonial Danes society, by Gov c. p.
Moves, who spoke in cordial terms of
the objects and close afflNation of the
two societies. Mrs. George B. Young re-
Sponded on behalf of the ladies' society
She said the objects of both societies were
practically. identical, and concluded bv
saying that she hoped that the society
would find the colonial DANES as congenial
as the colonial danes of the colonies were
to the soldiers and defenders of that
day. -. 81 ;ls9e -.
One Of the prettiest features Of the gath lt !
ering was a presentation Of a beautiful
silk American flag, and society flag.
The latter was with white silk back
ground, having red cross Of ST. George
set In the middle with a seal of the So
eiety. The assemblage led by ]. H
Mitchell rose and sang ''Star-Spang:ed
Banner" as the two flags were carried
In by w. P. Bissell and A S. Porter Jr.
Deputy Gov. G. H. Whipple made the
presentation, speaking briefly of the
beauty of the colors, and, what they rep
flag of ST. George $50 -;
: jacob Stone, historian, read an interest
ing historical paper on 1.-THE Peouot
Fight. The paper was particularly fit
ting, as the occasion of the gathering
last evening, marks the two hundred and
sixty second anniversary of that memoir
able event. He told of the brief but fierce
struggles of the colonists with the small
and pagnacious tribe of Pequots Mr.
stone asserted in concluding his paper
that 1t was the courage and faith of the
wives and daughters of the founders of
the nation that emulated in the deeds Of
the colonial settlers, and their virtue kept
alive the fire of patriotism that burned
in every loyal heart, through the priva-
tons Of an early civilization.
Mrs. Charles P. Moves read a. paner on
Ann Hutchinson" artistically protraying
the character of the Boston Puritan. as
the representative woman of her time.
Rev. Dudley w. Rhodes spoke interest
1ngly OF his visit as a delegate to the
last general assembly of the United So
ciety of Colonial wars, and recited some
OF his experiences around historic places
In Massachusetts and Maryland. The
Baltimore society entertained the VISITING
delegates royalty.
Personal Recol1ections Of the Santa 90
Campaign was the subject of an adj
dress by Col. Arthur L. Wagner. who was
a member of Gen. Miles staff In Cuba
Col. Wagner's address was intensely in
teresting in detail. He said Americans had
good reason to be proud of her little
standing army. He gave 1t as his opinion
that the army of the occupation In Cuba
was one Of the finest that ever assembled
on battle field. Opinions to this effect
mad been given by foreign exports in their
writings upon the campaign In Cuba: He
spoke highly of the Spanish army.