New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
RECEPTION FOR ALBERT ID. SHAW.
LAFAYETTE POST HONORs THE COMMAND
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LAFAYETTE POST HONORs THE COMMAND
Err IN CHIEF OF The GRAND ARMY.
Old memories we're renewed in the reception given
last evening by Lafayette Post, G. A. r. In honor
OF General Albert d. Shaw, the Commander IN
Chief Of the Grand Army Of the Republic IN the
post headquarters in the Masonic Temple Building,
Twentv-third-st and Sixth-ave. a brilliant picture.
was presented by the officers in their glittering
gilt braid the effect being heightened by the rich
colored flags which almost entirely covered the
walls.
Joseph j. Little. commander of the post. presided
assisted by Senior Vice-Commander Blackwell. The
ceremonies were opened by the presentation Of
Colonel Morris OF the 9th Regiment, and his staff
and then Seth Low was presented to the post AZ
ter these came General T. s. Peck Commander
Henry r. Jones, General Daniel f. Sickles Com
mander Gilman Major Bates, OF the list Regi-
ment: Colonel Joseph W. Kay. Department Com
mander OF New-YOrk and several other past
commanders General Shaw's entrance was greet
ed with prolonged cheers.
Commander Little In welcoming him. said that
rank counts for little in the Grand Army OF the
Republic and that it took no note Of difference in
station. race or religion. lie said that the
ganizaton represents the physical type Of pa
triotsm.
General Shaw. after thanking the post for the
reception accorded him. said that he had just come
from Virginia battlefelds. and surcharged
with patriotism.
Department Commander Kay paid tribute
to Lafayette Post and TO the present and past com
manders OF the organization. At the conclusion Of
his remarks telegram Of regret from President
Mckinley was read. The Presidents name was
greeted with cheers
Seth Low. the next speaker. referred to the
presentation OF a flag to Columbia University by
Lafayette Post, and, said that the institution had
been true 10 the trust reposed I'm IT, He cited the
death Of Hamilton Fish at Guasimas and the fact
that a number Of the persons connected with the
college had volunteered proof Of Columbas will
ingness to fulfil its pledge TO the flag.
President Low then told how the members OF the
Peace Conference had celebrated the Fourth Of
July at The Hague by placing "A silver wreath on
the grave Of GrOtius and spoke OF "A visit o. the
laboratory Of Leyden University. where Ameri-
can flag had been hung out I'm honor of the Wis
itors. They had to send to Rotterdam for the
flag" he added. General Sickles. who was the next
speaker said that there was no department OF ac-
tvity in which the Grand Army OF the Republic
was not represented and concluded Don't you
think It would be a good idea to begin by sending
to Ieyden?" Among the other speakers were
the Rev. DR. Kittredge the Rev. Mark H. Taylor,
Past Chaplain-n- Chief Grand Army Of the Re
public; Department Commander Gilman OF Massa-
chusetts Department Commander Henry X. Jones
| Of Connecticut. General T. S. Peck, Of Vermont.
president Of Congressional Medal OF Honor Men,
| the Rev Or. j. +. Sheu, Thomas J. Stewart ad-
jutant general Of the Grand Army OF the Republic.
| and Major Bates. list Regiment.