Evening star., 1900-10-04

tion of his magnificent work for the past
two years and the continued advancement
and prosperity of the Union Veterans
Union.
Other business comprised the reading of
the reports of the adjutant general and
other national officers and the adoption of
a motion authorizing the commander-in-
chief to appoint a committee on legisla-
ton.
Deputy COmmand LangstaR.
General l.. NJ Langstaff. the newly elected
deputy commander-n-chief enlisted on
April 10 1861, in Company X, Sd Iowa In
fantry, and served until July, "a. He was
in the Army of the Tennessee and par
tlcpated in all the battles under Grant in
the west including Blue Mills, Shiloh, the
siege of Vicksburg, Jackson and Meridian
and also went with Banks in the Red river
expedition. He was three times wounded,
and as orderly sergeant he commanded the
right wing OF his regiment as the senior in
action. After the war he spent four years
In Pennsylvania, which was his native
state, and then went to Iowa, where he
has since resided. being at present recorder
of the city of Dubuque. He has been one
of the most active members of the order,
and his election is quite popular.
Secand Deputy Com. Hutchinson.
Gen. F. b. Hutchinson. who becomes
second deputy commander-in-chiefe entered
the service as second lieutenant in the 1oSth
Army of the Potomac through all its career
until the surrender of Lee at Appoma ttox,
his regiment being in the old I'd Corps He
was promoted to first lieutenant, but ire
quently commanded his regiment as the
senior officer. He was born in Monroe
county, y. Y, was graduated at the Uni
versity of Rochester and Immediately en-
tered the army. After the war was over
he went back to his old home. studied law
and has since practiced his profession there.
a 20 Af hn
division Of New York and New Jersey and
has been on the staff of the national com
mander.
Mrs. Dyrenforth's Reception.
Delightful features marked the reception
given last night by Hancock Union, No. /.
W. " r. L., at the residence of its presi-
dent. Mrs R. G. Dyrenforth, No. 1222 New
Hampshire avenue, in honor of Mrs. Ada
B Johnson president of the W. Y. r. L.,
and the delegates to the annual convention.
Among those who assisted Mrs. Dyrenforth
in the receiving line were Mrs. ID. w Beach,
Mrs Keeler. Miss Eleanor Middleton, Mrs.
Poynton, Mrs. Garvey and Mrs. Arthur
Middleton. All the members of Hancock
and numerous members of Logan Union
We're present. The delegates to the L. V. u.
encampment marched to the reception in a
body and were cordially welcomed.
Mrs Johnson, the guest Of honor. wore
gown Of white crepe de chine and lace.
Mrs. Dyrenforih's gown was of black vel
vet satin and point lace with court train;
Miss Dyrenforth in white over pink taneta
silk and Miss Rose Marie Dyrenf9rth in
black and white foulard and renaissance
lace. Mrs. Beach wore a toilet of black lace
and jet; Mrs, keeler wore black lace; her
two daughters We're girlishly gowned. Mrs.
Roynton black satin; Mrs Garvey, shot silk
and lace; Miss Middleton, white organdie.
The house decorated with flags, palms
and flowers of the season.
An orchestra played patriotic music, and
refr
There was a large attendance at the recep-
ti0n given last night by Mrs. F. F. Bogia at
No. sos | street northeast. Among those
present We're Commander -in-Chief Dyren-
forth and staff. Gen A. NJ. Legg and staff,
Division OF the Potomac; Gen l.. NJ. Lang
staff of Iowa. DR.. J. Morgan of Illinois and
many other delegates; Mrs. Ada l.. john
son, president of the Womans National
Veterans Relief Union, and staff, and the
entire delegation that attended al an earlier
hour the reception of Mrs. G. NJ Dyren-
forth. A bounteous lunch was served.
The closing social feature of the encamp-
ment will be the reception rendered TO the
delegates and the Business Mems Associa-
ton tonight by Mr.. O. G.. Staples at the
Riggs House the national headquarters of
the L. V. L. during the present sessions.