The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-12


ceremony. the corn, the wine and the oil
contained In them, upon the stone. and
repeated the customary Invocation
Upon the stone was inscribed:
This Corner Stone OF Monument
To the Memory OF
Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Greene.
Was Laid by Cen, Lafayette.
At the Request OF the Citizens of Savan-
nah.
On the 2ist OF March. 1926"
The ceremonies were concluded by
three vollies from the United States
troops, who acted az the escort command
ed by Lieut.. Munro The procession re-
formed and passed out OF the square
through tasteful arch. decorated with
shield was suspended bearing the words,
on the DIVERSE:
''Grocne,
The Friend OF Lafayette and the
Savior Of the south"
On the reverse:
''Greene-Died Near Savannah.
18th June, 1856"
From Johnson's square the procession
moved to Chippewa square AT the en-
trance 10 which an arch similar to the
former one I'm design and decoration was
erected from which, in like manner, a
shield was suspended having on its OBJ
verse:
Pulaski,
always Valiant, but Always Foe to
Kings"
And on the reverse:
~Pulask
Fell al the Siege OF Savannah.
9th October, l179.'
Similar ceremonies were observed At
the laying OF the corner stone of this
monument as those at Gen. Greeue's; the
prefactory address being delivered by
Alexander Telfair. one OF the monument
committee, Gen. Lafayette making the
following reply: 1T Is IN my life a cir
cumstance most affecting TO me- that af-
ter having had the honor, on the arrival
Of the gallant Pulaski on this shore, 10
introduce him TO our American army and
it's commander-in -in-chicf : am now called
after lapse OF eight and forty years
as "A representative of that army 20 lay
the corner stone of a monument erected
TO his memory. Pulaski. sir. had proved
himself one of the most brilliant sons of
which Poland has 10 boast; he became
one Of the most devoted patriots and
worthy soldiers IN the cause aud service
OF the United States. For them he glo-
riousiy laid down his life. IN the CO.
operation under the command of Lincoln
and D'Estaing
THAT co-operation sir. | am happy 10
think with you, must be one of the bonds
OF union between the two nations: one OF
which has attained the highest known de-
gree or political civilization while in the
other the American principles OF liberty
and equality are generally cherished, and
shall ultimately prevail"
on the corner of the monument TO Pu-
laski was inscribed
"On the 2lst Day OF March. A. d. 1925,
Was Laid by
GEN. LAFAYETTE
At the Request OF the Citizens Of Sa-
Nannah
This Foundation Stone
OF a Monument
To the Memory OF
BRlGADlER COUNT Pulaski.
Al this point I'm the session on invita-
tion OF the hostess. Mrs. Chaffee and the
chairman, the assembly repaired TO the
beautiful lawns, where tables had been
bountifully set with Ice cream. cakes,
lemonade and fruits. and a half hour was
quickly passed in enjoyment of the -ele=
CANT repast, with its added zest of story,
wit and sentiment The reports for offi-
GERS were then made. and the following
elected for the ensuing year:
Honorary president Rev. Frederick Dem
nison; president, ID. A. Cook: Vice-presi-
dents, A. NJ. Gammell, Hon. II. l.. G.eene,
Hon. A. NJ Eaton. III A. Atkins; treas
urer Mrs. ". w. Il. Chaffee; executive
committee. Messrs. Nelson. Hin. stone
gher auditor. G.. NJ Robinson.
Resolutions OF sympathy and respect
were passed TO the beloved president
Rev. Frederick Dennison, and OF thanks
10 Vice President Gammell. the secretary
and officers of the association. The
chairman then i'm a very felicitous speech
called for remarks from the orators pres
ent and lengthy remarks were made by
Messrs Greene. Everett Cook, Gallagher,
Rounds Stone and others. =,
At the close Niee-Presldent Ganineli
thanked the association for their kindness
extended while chairman and offered a
resolution of thanks 10 Mrs. Chaffee. pre-
sented by MIR. Greene. for the many ele-
CANT courtesies OF this delightful occasion.
He then announced the association adj
journed till the fall session. with an ADDED
invitation from Mrs. Chaffee TO attend a
half-hour concert In the parlors by Mrs.
Angel on the piano, with whistling ac-
compartment which proved one OF the
most brilliant features of this festive oc-
casion At its close the good-byes were
said to the hostess. the feeling being gem
eral that It was one OF the most happy
gatherings in the history of the associa-
tion.