Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-20

General A. S. Burt.
the evening, Colonel A. B. Frisbie delivered
the speech Of welcome. In his address he
said in part: I'VE do not welcome you to-
night as General Burt, but as Comrade
Burt term higher and greater than any
other in military language. and as our COM
mander of Barry Garrison, No %, Comrade
Burt, we extend you most hearty well
come home after your absence of three
months. 1t was the unanimous wish OF
your comrades that your homecoming
ing, so that we could show our apprecia-
ton Of your efforts in the upbuilding of our
grand and noble ORDER
Commander Burt was visbly affected by
the address and by the fraternal greeting.
When he arose to speak the hand-ciapplng
of the old and young soldiers was deafen-
ing. Gen. Burt made in large part telic-
itous address, using the term bunk In
ADDRESSING his soldier friends. a term, he
said, which more properly than ony other,
to his mind, represented fraternity among
soldiers. He expressed his gratitude for the
kindly welcome extended him.
Suggestion Of Permanent Home.
Gen. Burt then touched upon matters OF
vital interest to the soldiers now in the
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service as well as those of the several vet
eran bodies of the United States.
He told of his reception in Chicago by his
comrades of the Spanish war. Il come
make this order, the Army and Navy Union.
U. s. A., the best in the land. and Gen.
William F. Barry Garrison the leading or
panization in the Army and Navy Union.
All ask is that each comrade assist me
in this line"
'One of the undying principles Of frater-
nifty" he said, lis charity, ano we should
see that our garrison funds are suppheo
with sufficient moneys. so that we will be
In a position to help a needy comrade IN
the hour Of distress or misfortune hope
to see home Of our own established IN
this, the nations capital. where comrades
visiting here to attend encampments or
business before the various departments
may find home and, In my opinion. there
should be some sort of a combination OF
all military veteran ASSOCIATIONS brought
about in this country"
Prof James A. Joyce rendered several
cornet selections, playing several tunes
dear to the heart OF soldier; then MRS.
Ella Kenna and Miss May Hoop, daughters
Of Prof. Joyce. gave several patriotic songs,
accompanied on piano by Master wallace
| Hoop; Mr.. C. NJ. Shinn followed with an
| eulogistic speech on "Comrade' Burt. ana
| spoke Of the perpetuity Of the Army and
Navy Union. indorsing what had been said
| by Commander Burt on the subject.
Col. G. c. Kniffin, U. S. A. also spoke OF
| ANDY Burts courage and dash and de-
Can't. j. W. Mitchell, department COM
mander of 8. w. ", spoke Of the coming
encampment and the ties that bind all
| American soldiers to each other.
| Remarks congratulatory to Gen. Burt
| were made by Col. B. F. Chase and Chap
lain Chase Of Barry Garrison: Mr.. John
| cited an original composition. 1.-The Flag.
Col. John A. Joyce, the soldier-poet eu-
| logized the commander, who he said had
adler general-"without jumping over any,
| one" He concluded by reciting his poem.
THE Grand Army Suffer-" which caused
| much merriment. Commander Longstreet
and others spoke and Prof. James A. Joyce
brought the meeting to a close by sounding
| taps"
Guy v. Henry Garrison's Delegation.
| A few moments after the meeting ad-
| journed delegation Of colored veterans Of
| Gen. Guy v. Henry Garrison. No. 8, visited
| the hall and surrounded Gen. Burt. He
/ made q brief address Of acknowledgment Of
| their visit. They were accompanied by
Rev. w. H. Coston, late chaplain Of the
9th Ohio and 9th Immune colored regi-
ments in the war with Spain. Senior Vice
| Guy v. Henry Garrison made a brief adj
dress in response to Gen. Burts greeting.
saying 1t afforded his comrades of the col
ths garrison IRIS much pleasure to 90
v. Henry Garrison delegation who spoke
| on the same lines were William Ennis John
| Virgins and Frank A. COalman
/ Delegations were also present from many
| of the local posts Of the G. A. R., United
Spanish War Veterans. Fighting Ninth
U. 8. Infantry Veterans Association.
| Roosevelt Garrison, No. a. Porter Garri-
| son, No. 6, and the newly organized Gen.
| A. 8. Burt Camp Of United Spanish War
| Veterans.
On the stage, which was tastefully deco
rated. seated along with Gen. Burt were
Department Commander J. Walter Mitchell
| Of United Spanish War Veterans. Col B.
| F. Chase Of the G. A. R.. Capt. F. G. Long
| street of Roosevelt Garrison, Col. c. y.
| Noske, Sergt. A. w. Parham. Col. A. b.
Frisbie, Col. John A. Joyce. Prof. James A.
| Joyce, Col. Charles NJ. Shinn, Col knffn.
u. s. A.; Hospital Steward Blake, q. g. A.,
| and Col Albert Stewart.
Owing to q previous engagement, National
| Commander ]. e. Browne had to leave be-
fore the reception exercises started, and ex-
cused himself
Adjt. L. ]. Won der Miller of Roosevelt
Garrison presided at the piano during the
opening exercises.
Committee in Charge.
The committee In charge Of the arrange
| ments was as follows:
Sergt. John J. Strain and Col. William J..
Elliott Of Barry Garrison, Sergt. Alpha Par
ham and sergt. William II. Matter Of the
Fighting 9th United States Infantry Vet