Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
MUSTER-IN CEREMONY
BARRY GARRISON, A. AND NJ, RE
CEIvE RECRUITS.
Insignia Button Presented to Com
nnander Burt-Addresses by Rep
resentative Dawson and Others.

sounded the gavel In calling to order the
muster meeting OF Gen. William F. Barry
Garrison No. 20. held last night at Army
and Navy Union quarters. near 9th street.
on Pennsylvania avenue northwest, nearly
every member OF the garrison was present,
together with many visitors from other To-
cal garrisons. The meeting opened with
fife and drum and piano selection by
Messrs. Wonder Miller Devoe and Brady.
with all present singing My Country. IT'S
Of Thee" after which Adjutant J. ]. Strain
read the applications Of the following for
mer service men. all of whom were elected
to membership: John Latchford. late 9th
United States Infantry: Cornelius Moran.
late of the Army and Marine Corps,
and now of the navy, with thirtysix years
continuous service; John G. Stewart, late of
18th United States Infantry: Lemuel ID.
Jones. late 10Th United States Volunteers;
Joseph Horace Mcintyre. late 9th United
States Artillery: Maj. Frederick A. Ken
dali, 18th United States Infantry tretired);
Lieut.. Col. Gilbert c. Kniffin, a civil war
veteran; John ]. Brown, late 4th Cavalry,
and Christopher ]. Bhven late 4th Rhode
Island Volunteers
These applicants, 1t was announced, will
present themselves for initiation at the next
muster. In addition to the recruits men,
toned the following additional recruits were
present and were mustered In: A. F. Daw-
son, representative in Congress of second
Iowa district, as honorary member;
Charles Gill, late of the Sth United States
Cavalry; Jacob Schneider. late OF the 9th
United States Infantry; Henry w. Gordon.
late of the 9th United States Infantry; A.
H. Feathers, Sd New York Cavalry: Paul
Tykman, late LIST United States Infantry.
and Maj. Herbert W. Myers ex-chief of ar
tillery Spanish war veterans and of the LIST
Regiment, Maryland Volunteers.
Following the muster-in ceremonies re-
cess Of fifteen minutes was ordered, during
which the new members were greeted by
the hundred veterans in the hall.
Gen. Burt Complimented.
Upon the reconvening of the garrison
Junior Vice-Commander William ]. Elliott
advanced to the stage and addressing Com
mander Burt said:
General, in behalf of the comra.es of
garrison present you with this gold
lapel button as a token of our high esteem
The pure gold of which 1t is made is en-
blematic of your pure and unselfish heart
and your true comradeship."
Cen Burt, who was visibly affected, re-
sponded in a brief speech. thanking the
boys for the expression of their good will
and for the gift.
Il will wear this button, I hope, with
honor to you all. my comrades, and to our
great and good organization.
A resolution was adopted favoring an ap
preparation by Congress for service medals
OF honor to be presented to all former reg
ulars and volunteers who served in the
Cuban. Philippine, Porto Rican and China
campaigns, and committee will present
this matter before Congress.
A resolution was also adopted pledging
the support of the garrison to the movement
inaugurated by Mrs. Allyn K. Capron of
this city. looking toward the erection of a
monument in Arlington to the unknown
Rough Riders who served with President
Roosevelt in the Santiago campaign, and
who lost their lives under the fold of "Old
Glory"
The raadinp and adon+ior ~ tha two raso
lutions was followed by applause.
Representative Dawson was then called
upon for a speech He said he was glad to
wear the title OF comrade of the Army and
Navy Union. and heartily approved of the
principles of this fraternity. He felt doubly
honored. he said. in being associated with
the men who have so nobly served their
country and honored the old flag, the
grandest that the world has ever seen. Mr.
Dawson then told several amusing stories.
Commander Brownies Announcement
National Commander Browne announced
that Senate bill 1919. relating to the retire
ment of men now in the service who had
enlisted In the army, navy and Marine
Corps. to have credit for all service rem
dered. has passed Congress, and that much
credit was due Mr.. Dawson for the success
of the measure.
While the meeting was in progress. Ad-
miral D. D. Porter Garrison. twenty-eight
strong, headed by Commander Henry.
marched into the hall. followed by dele
cation from Roosevelt Garrison headed by
Vice Commander F. c. Longstreet.
Among the invited guests seated on the
stage with Commander Burt were Repre-
sentative Dawson. DR.. T. E. Lee, National
Commander j. E. Browne. L. w. Won der
Miller and l. w. Won der Miller, jr., Maj.
Geo. Foote, U. 8. A, Capt. A. Van Reuth
Commander H H. Henry. B. Kelly and
Chief of Staff William A. Hickey.
Capt. Edward L. Coogan, inspector gem
eral, District Of Columbia, Department OF
Spanish War Veterans, was also a guest,
as were many members Of the Union Vet
Grams Legion.
Commander Henry of Porter Garrison
announced last night that he had received
a letter from Representative John w
Weeks OF Massachusetts, who was to have
been mustered in as a member regretting
that he could not be present, but would at
tend future meeting