Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-23


ing the greater part of the forenoon.
The parade was a notable affair as
such things 90, we'll handled, quick
moving and inspiring to look upon. 1t
was day of pride for the old soldiers
III themselves and for the multitude in
the soldiers.
Over the heads of the veterans as
they marched along countless flags
snapped in the breeze and their lines
passed between buildings gorgeously
decorated in their honor. The plaudits
Of the crowd were in their ears, the
consciousness of glory, won by paloT,
was in their hearts and they bore with
them the knowledge of the worlds ap-
prevail for work most nobly done, in Il
most righteous cause. And yet it was
a parade of pathos as we'll as a march
of pride.
AT the head of the column was a pla-
toon of mounted police the line filling
the street from curb to curb, and eff
fectually sweeping away any pedestri-
ans and vehicles that escaped the vigi-
liant eyes of members of national guard
and policemen who were stationed
along the line of march. Directly be-
hind the police and at the head of the
parade proper came a band from Den
yer, its snowy zouaye uniforms max
ing a splendid appearance. The TWEEN
ty-two young women who form drill
corps and are portion of the organi-
cation were especial favorites with the
multitude and were given a continuous
ovation during the parade.
Next came the chief marshal of the
parade, Ex-Governor S. r. Van SAINT,
and his chief of staff, General Fred B.
Wood, adjutant general of Minnesota,
who was followed by a throng of Off
GERS composing the regimental staff of
ficers of the Minnesota national guard.
This comprised the entire escort of the
Grand Army.
Then, marching splendidly, came the
first of the old soldiers, Columbia post
of Chicago, acting as the personal es-
cort of the commander in chief. This
organization has made a record at
many previous encampments, and it is
considered one of the best drilled and
handsomest posts in the Grand Army.
It's snowy uniform of dark olive green
and its splendid marching called for
tremendous applause. Behind the post
came Commander in Chief Tanner, su-
perbly mounted and attended by his
personal staff, comprising Adjutant
General Tweedale, Quartermaster Gen
eral Battles, Chief of Staff Frank A.
Butts, Vice Commander in Chief George
". Cook, Junior Vice Commander S.
H. Fowler. Surgeon General Hugo Phil
Ter, Chaplain in Chief Rev. Jesse Cole.
Inspector General NJ. J. Cummings, and
Judge-Advocate General Charles A.
Clark.
On the preceding day the Grand
Army visitors devoted themselves to
regimental reunions, sightseeing and
receptions given by the Ladies of the
Grand Army, the Women's Relief
Corps and other auxiliary organiza-
tons, all of which kept open house.
The feature of the evening was large
camp fire, which packed the Audito-
rum to its utmost capacity. Addresses
were made by Governor Johnson. Com
mander in Chief Tanner, R. B. Brown
of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, a candidate for
commander, ard a number of others.
An address of welcome was made to
every prominent organization of nation
al scope now attending the encamp-
ment.
The twentieth annual convention of
the Union Veterans Woman's Relief
Union was opened in representatives
hall in the old capitol by an address
of welcome, delivered by Mrs. Marion
W. Rose