Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-04
CELEBRATE
BARRY GARRISON, ANU, HOLDS
Anniversary MEETING.
Increased to 1S5-or-
eanization to Participate In
Parade Next Tuesday.

Gen. William F. Barry Garrison, NO. 20
Army and Navy Union. U. s. A.. held the
first anniversary of its reorganization last
night at which about one hundred and nfty
members attended. Gen. Andrew SHERIDAN
Burt presided. Adjutant John ]. Strain
read a report which showed that on DC
tober 2 1906 the garrison, after the seces-
sion of a number of members. held meet
ing of the loyal members who ratihed the
proceedings of the Newburg. N. ~
convention held September q, - and %.
I'VE started" said Adjutant Strain, with
about twenty members of old Barry Garri-
son, No. 26; and since that time, one year
ago, we have increased In membership 10
over one hundred and sixty-fve, making
our total membership. including those mus
tered in tonight. 1s5 in good standing.
The reading of this report was greeted
with applause. A special muster followed
at which these former soldiers were present.
ed for muster: Arthur O'Keefe, late 9th
U. s. Infantry; Henry A. Evans, late I'd
Regiment, D. c. Volunteers, civil war; Al
van B. jameson. late chaplain Co. A, 9th
PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers: Patrick r. Bar
rett, late Co. H. 10th U. s. Infantry; John
A. Motion, 9th Battery Field Artillery;
James K. Uttley, late 161st Indiana Volun-
teers; John A. Gayer, Co l, 1st u. {: vol
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U s. Cavalry; Capt. Sheridan Ferree, Co. K
and Co D. LIST D. c. Volunteers; James ].
Hearn, Co. E, LIST d. c. Volunteers; Clar-
ence L. Adams late 9th U. 8. Infantry;
George W. Rodgers F Light Battery, u.
8. Artillery; Amos ]. Cummings. 35th Massa-
chusetts Volunteer Infantry; Christopher J..
Blevan, 4th Regiment, Rhode Island Volun-
teers. Following this function recess OF
ten minutes was announced by Commander
Burt, and during the intermission repre-
sentatives from Col. Theodore Roosevelt
and Admiral D. D. Porter garrisons visited
the garrison.
Spanish War Encampment Parade.
Upon reconvening the meeting, General
Burt, in an enthusiastic speech, made an
nouncement Of the coming encampment of
the United. Spanish War Veterans. and
urged all present to make it point to be
in line in this grand parade Tuesday, Oc-
tober 9, and on motion Of Adjutant John ].
Strain the garrison voted. amid much APP
plause. to turn out in full force. and Chief
to officially notify Department Commander
]. Walter Mitchell of the action of Barry
Garrison. 1t was directed that the members
shall wear black clothing with the badge
and button OF the order in the lapel OF
the coat.
While the meeting Of the garrison was
in session a conference was held by mem
hers of National Commander Brownies stan,
at which Mr. william A. Hickey persided,
and Capt. Edward M. Helms was unani-
mously named as adjutant of the Army and
Navy Union contingent In the parade.
General Burt directed all members to as
semble at Army and Navy Union Hall
Tuesday, October 8, at pm.
Special Committee Appointed.
A special committee was appointed, con-
sisting of Capts. Edward M. Helms and
William A. Hickey. to pay an official visit
to Gen. Guy v. Henry Garrison. which was
also in session last night. and to officially
convey the greetings of Commander ].
Walter Mitchell of the United Spanish War
Veterans. and to invite the colored soldiers
to take part in the parade. This commit
tee wac enthusiastically received by the
members Of Gen. Guy v. Henry Garrison.
one hundred In number. and the garrison
unanimously voted to turn out with the
other three garrisons. and promised t.