The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-08
FOURTH CORPS CELEBRATE
A Large Assemblage Hears
Patriotic Speeches.

One of the most successful reunions
Roosevelt was that of the Fourth Army
Corps. Promptly at o'clock, the ap-
pointed time, the bugler sounded assem-
bly,. and members of the celebrated
Fourth poured into Sherman tent from
all directions, filling it to its utmost
capacity. The stage was occupied by
the speakers and the members of the
Takoma chorus. twenty in number, I'M
der the leadership of J. W. Dyre.
A fife and drum corps composed of old
soldiers treated the assembly TO Sc
lection of patriotic airs before the re-
union was called to order and two
veterans imbued with the spirit of pa
triotism arose in their seats and sang
in hearty. but somewhat unsteady.
voice Marching Through Georgia. to
the amusement of the assembled SOL
diers and guests.
Maj Gen. Marion T Anderson, U. S.
V, chairman of the reunion, called the
meeting to order. and after welcoming
those present in few we'll chosen re-
marks. introduced Major General Car
rington as the first speaker. Among
other things he said that he had placed
into the hands of Garfield, Hayes, and
Rosecrans their commissions. and was
the only commissioned officer of the
Regular Army that was mustered in to
do service in the Fourth.
The hymn. Praise God. From Whom
All Blessings Flow was sung by the
assemblage in place of an invocation.
1t was followed by the Takoma chorus
in most inspiring manner. rendering
Keller's American Hymn"
Gen. o. o. Howard Cheered.
At this juncture Maj. Gen. o. o. How
ard. U. S. A. retired. advanced to the
platform. He was Immediately recog-
nized and loudly applauded. The secre-
tary Gilbert C. Kniffin, read letter of
regret from Representative Washing
ton Gardner of Michigan. who regretted
his inability to be present because of
pressing engagements.
General Howard recounted in graphic
Fourth Army Corps, and at the con-
clusion of his stirring address was
heartily applauded.
Mr.. Harry Campbell then sang Kip
ing's "Recessional." and was followed
by the Takoma chorus, rendering Chad
xick's THE New Columbia"
At the mention of the name of Brig.
Cen. Jacob H. Smith U. s. A.. retired,
,y the chairman the assembly arose and
shouted applause, waved sticks and
hats. Three cheers were called for, and
hey were given with a will and a YELL
General Smith stood modestly, with
pared head. while the ovation lasted.
He spoke of the results of the civil
var and of the deeds of the Fourth
army Corps. His speech was mainly |
devoted TO incidents in the border |
states during the civil war, but d. |
PRESSING to the Cuban and Philippines |
var, General Smith said that the sue
ess of our arms in the far-off islands |
vas due to the patriotism of the |
American people in general and the
;. A. r. in particular
Auditor Andrews Talk.
Mr.. W z. Andrews. Auditor for the
treasury Department, made an elo-
uent address, full OF stirring patriot
SIN. He received loud applause.
J. W. Dyre. the leader of the Takoma
horus, sang the solo ''Tenting Tonight
n the Old Camp Ground" the chorus
eing taken up by the assemblage.
Col. Jasper Partridge. U. s. v, of the
'orty-fourth Illinois Volunteers, was the
asst Of the old soldiers who participated
n the struggle of the sixties who ad-
ressed the reunion.
The singing by the audience of Amer
"a" closed the successful reunion of
his famous army corps.
The members of the Takoma chorus
onsisted OF the following:
Miss NJ. Dyre, Miss Edna Dyre, Miss
Bingham, Mrs. Townsend. Miss Holton.
irs. Depue, Mrs. Moores. Mrs. Perry.
lrs. Long, and Messrs. Kinnear, Shedd
'felds. Peary, and shuster Mrs. Knight
ccompanied the chorus on the piano