Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-18
ODD FELLOWS AT THE POST.

The Odd Fellows to the number of
over 800 went to the military post yes
terday morning in special cars. Upon
their arrival they were met by tho
commanding officer Major John c.
Gresham, rcgimental adjutant Capt.
James A. Ryan. Capt. Henry c. Smith
ers and Veterinarians Fred Foster and
W. j. WilEans. The third squadron of
the 10TH cavalry, under command of
capt. George w. kirkpatrick was on
the drill ground and when the visitors
had taken positions for observation
the squadron was put through "A series
of squadron evolutions. which were
highly pleasing. The drill throughout
was presented with exacting dress and
each movement was executed with the
greatest of accuracy and precision. The
troops presenting the drill were NJ, I.
L. X. After this drill the Odd Eel
lows were taken to the quarters of the
9th battery, +. A.. by orderlics who
were detailed for tho purpose of cs-
cortinE the visitors through the post.
They all expressed themselves as we'll
pleased with the care that Uncle Sam
had taken for his soldiers at
the fort. From the quarters they
went to the riding hall where Troop
g and the band were awaiting them
Troop G. under command of Lieuts
Van Leer and Foster. then went
through their musical drill exactly as
presented at Madison Square Garden
and the visitors declared that they had
never before witnessed such remark
able exhibition. The visitors were
then taken to the new gymnasium and
from there to the hospital. In re-
turning they found the new guard,
with the band resting on the right.
forming for guard mount and here
they witnessed a sight which we'll re-
paid them for tarryng This forma-
ton Is one of the pretticst in the SER
wee and tho visitors enjoyed it very
much. Many remained at the garrison
to further inspect it. while the others
returned to Burlington in special cars
They all expressed their deep thanks
to the officers at tho fort for their
courteous treatment and hospitality.
BANQUET IN THt: EVENING.
Following the Rehekah reception the
18th annual banquet of the Past Grand
Masters and Past Grand Representa-
tives' association was served. the ample
ropast. cordial hospitality and good cheer
serving as "A welcome relaxation to the
a,duous session of the grand lodge dur
ing tho day. When tho 1G2 guests had
finished the banquet. the president of tho
association. Col. ". w Hall. announo cd
that instead of calling upon tie many
for short addresses, the assembly would
lie privileged to listen to an address ON
| stronger Union by Congressman II. j.
Foster. Congressman Fosterwas al his best
and at the outset gave Il repertoire of
capital stories. each Of which seemed
better than the one before. Applause
was frequent and hearty and every one
was put in a joval mood. Taking up the
serious discussion of his chosen theme
Congressman Foster delivered a charac-
| teristic, eloquent and thoughtful address
| which Captivated every nearer. At the
conclusion of his discourse ne received
great applause.
Colonel Hall had previously appointed
as committee to nominate officers for
the ensuing year. Messrs II. l., Stillson
II. L. Parker and O. II. Henderson, and
while this committee was preparing it's
report the Rev. J. A. Belangcr of Wells
| River spoke briefly. The report OF the
committee. which recommended the re-
election of the old board of officers, was
| unanimously adopted and was as fol-
lows: Henry w. Hall =. G. MP. G. r.,
president; DIR. w. l.. Ravens. =. G. Mp.
| G.. vice-president: II. l.. Stillson, p. G.
Mp. q. r., secretary: j. w. Goodell,
p G. Mp. G. r., treasurer; L. c.
Grant past department commander: o.
II. Henderson. past department COM