Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
RETURN RECEPTION.
Regular Army and Navy Veterans and
Auxiliary Members Special Guests.

The General Nelson A. Miles Command
No. 1, Spanish War Veterans and the Mary
Sherman Miles Auxiliary. No. g. to that
command were the hosts last evening at
Spanish War Veterans Hall to Schofeld
Garrison and its auxiliary of the Regular
Army and Navy Union. This was a return
reception, Miles Command and its auxiliary
having been entertained by the garrison
and its auxiliary about year ago.
Schofield Garrison was in command of
Francis J. Randolph and the auxiliary was
headed by Its president. Mrs. Kelly. The
visitors were welcomed by Captain Dyer Of
Miles Command, after which he called on
Dr. Anita Newcomb MCGEE, the sponsor of
Miles Command, and also member of the
auxiliary, for an address. DIR. MCGEE spoke
on the Red Cross, principally from his
torical standpoint, and it's relation to the
government in time of war. The close at
tention given her address and the frequent
applause showed the appreciation of the
audience. DR.. MCGEE announced that shortly
she would have the Miles Command and its
auxiliary as her guests at her home, and
that among those to be present would be
General and Mrs. Miles.
The program rendered during the evening
included music-vocal and instrumental
Rotations, speeches, etc. The vocal solo
Of Miss Carrie Smith eiciteu hearty ap-
pause and she responded to an encore
The violin solo of Mr.. Breads Camp was
well received. He also had to respond to
an encore. Mrs. Oliver Sears sang also and
the audience showed its appreciation Reel
tations were given by Mr.. Foster of Miles
Command, who gave the Death of Bene-
dict Arnold" Mrs. Nellie Hooper Barrett
gave the Initiation of Father, and Mrs.
Wilkins recited 'He Was Jelner... Mrs
Wilkins is member Of the SchofeIdf Gar
rison. The Columbia Glee Club sang dur
ing the evening. winning repeaAed 4encopes.
Among those who spoke. inltaddi Jpnrrto
DR.. MCGEE, was Chaplain Pierce, 10. SSa1A..
the n q cha Main Of bn q,
Chaplain Pierce spoke Of the Rcd Eross7in
the Philippine Islands and how ,fit,i vas
abused and disregarded by the natives. He
gave several instances coming under his
observation where the F4lipinos had fred
deliberately upon the American wounded
as they were being borne from the field
Chaplain Pierce also spoke Of the uniforms
Of the United States soldiers, and said II
ought to be a crime for any one to wear
the uniform that was not entitled to II
applause.
Commander Randolph Of the garrison re-
sponded to the hearty welcome given his
garrison and its auxiliary. He spoke Of
responded also on behalf of the auxiliary.
General George H. Harries. who arrived
late, was given a warm reception. General
Harrdes mustered in Miles Command as
mo 1" over three years ago. and the COM
mand holds him in high regard. Captain
Lee NJ Lipscomb made brief address, de-
uouncing those who did not show their ap-
probation of the men who had served their
country. His speech aroused great enthu-
siasm. Little Miss Margaret Perkins re-
cited THE Blue and Gray United.'' -
Past Captain Ullrfch. with few remarks
ON behalf. of the Mary Sherman Niles Aux
Of the auxiliary to the Schofleld Garrison.
some beautiful flowers This closed the
program, after which refreshments were
served.