The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-11-08
Fortieth Anniversary Fittingly Gel
ebrated by Local Post.

Friday, Nov. 2, with an appropriate
program that occupied the greater
part of the afternoon and evening.
Col. Chas. Clark, department COM
mander of Iowa, was the guest of hon
or of the day. A reception was ten
dered him during the afternoon and
he delivered the address of the even
ing at the court room, where the for
NAL program was presented. Colonel
Clark arrived in the city during the
forenoon and was taken to apartments
that had been secured for him at the
Hotel Lacey. He was later taken for
drive about the city which was a
treat the gentleman greatly appre-
ciated and enjoyed.
Tho Reception.
The reception in honor of the visit
four o'clock at the Hotel Lacey on
the third floor parlors, and it was a
very pleasant affair. The drum corps
was out for the occasion and the great
er number of the boys were in uni
form. Beckman's orchestra was pres
emit during the hours of the reception
at the hotel and assisted in providing
entertainment and pleasure for those
who came to meet Colonel Clark.
The Evening Program.
The formal program in celebration
of the anniversary of the organization
of the Grand Army of the Republic
was held in the court room, as the
post hall was too small. Post Com
mander R. L. Turner presided during
the evening. The members of Phil
Kearney Post occupied seats on the
inside of the bar railing, occupying
the CENTER" The Woman's Relief
Corps ladies occupied the right"
while the Ladies of the G. A. R. Cir
Gle had position on the left" The
audience room of the house was given
over to the citizens of Oskaloosa and
1t is greatly to their discredit that so
small an audience was out to enjoy
this splendid program that had been
planned and arranged for the occa-
sion. In fact, the small attendance
on the part of the citizens was a dis
appointment to the G. A. r. members
that is keenly felt
Music for the occasion was provided
by the Beckman orchestra and by
male quartet, and made a pleasant
variation for the other parts of the
evenings entertainment.
The invocation was offered by the
Rev. John William Jones, of the
Episcopal church.
Post Commander r. l.. Turner made
a few pertinent remarks concerning
the post commanders. Robert Kis-
sick, second commander of Phil Kear-
ned Post, was called upon by Mr.. Tur-i
ner and gave few thoughts intro
ductory to the talk by Major F. H.
Loring, who was the third post COM
mander. This gentleman read pa
per of historical nature of the local
organization which will be published
in full, by request of those who heard
il.
Commander Clark Talks.
Commander Turner, following a.
song by the quartette, then intro
duced department Commander Clark,
who made very happy and interest
ing address. He paid a pleasing
compliment to the boys of Phil Kear-
ney Post and a splendid tribute to the
memory of the splendid man after
whom the Post was med,-General
Phil Kearney.
His address breathed patriotism in
every sentence and syllable. In the
theme it was an exposition of the
place and the objects, the work and
the future of the Grand Army of the
Republic. The gentleman spoke ex-
temporaneously and followed the line
of thought that had been suggested by
the events of the day. He depressed
several times, paying homage and
tribute in fitting words in a number
of instances, to members of the G. A. |
r. 1t was pleasing talk and one
that would inspire and enthuse any
listener.
Served Refreshments.
Following the closing musical num-
Der of the program the Ladies of the |
G. A. r. announced refreshments in |
the banquet room of the Post hall. |
About two hundred of the Post men,
bers, ladies and the individuals of the
audience repaired to the quarters and
enjoyed the hospitality of the ladies.
The orchestra was taken along and
enlivened the occasion by their har-
monies. The affair resulted in a.
pleasant social feature of the day
which was much enjoyed by all par
ticipating and for which the ladies of
the Circle deserve much credit.
Following the afternoon reception
Commander Clark was taken by Mr..
Kissick to the McMullin home, where
Mrs. Pond, president of the w. R. C.
Post No. 286, is lying i'll and was un.
able to be present at the reception.
The visit was a compliment to the
COrDs president that was annraoiatad