Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-09

bers of tho society gathered to extend their
greeting to all old officers and soldiers
of the civil war and the citizens Of Coun-
ell Bluffs The occasion was a notnble
one. In the receiving line were General
Grenville NJ. Dodge, president Of the so
ciety and General o. o. Howard, the
only surviving commander of the Army OF
the Tennessee Mrs. John A. Logan, Gen
eral Fred Grant and Governor A. r. Cum
minis. Major George II. Richmond stood
at General Dodges left and introduced
the people.
Reception mt EII<S' Club.
Covalts orchestra played during the re-
ception, each familiar piece being warmly
greeted by the assembled veterans. Fol-
lowing the reception at the Grand hotel,
the distinguished guests repaired to the
Elks club house where a reception was
rendered them by the members of Coun-
Gil BlufHs chapter, Daughters of the Amer
ican Revolution. and the women OF the
city generally. This was brilliant func-
tion, the handsome gowns of the women
lending a charm TO the occasion and beauty
to the scene. In the receiving line were
Mrs. Thomas Metcaif, regent of the chap
ter; Mrs. A. b. Cummins wife OF the gov
ernor of Iowa; Mrs. Drayton w. Bushnell
vice president general of the order; Mrs.
Victor L. Bender and Mrs. W. H. Dudley.
past regents; Mrs. Donald Maerae, vice
regent, and Mrs. r. y. Montgomery,
daughter OF General Dodge. Mrs Logan
on entering the room took a, place IN the
receiving Iine as did General Dodge and
Governor Cummins. During the reception
| light refreshments were served BY the
members Of the chapter.
A notable figure at both receptions was
a .Ne.
early in the morning and who 10 one of the
distinguished guests of the Society of the
Army of the Tennessee
Never has the opera house held such an
audience as filled It last night at the pub
lie exercises of the Society Of the Army OF
the Tennessee. Richly clad women were
content to secure seat In tho gallery
rather than not get one at all. EveEy
vantage spot of standing room was occu-
| pied and hundreds were unable to even
get inside the doors. Admission was by
! ticket but a few minutes after 8 o'clock
the house was thrown open and those who
! had not secured the seats for which they
had tickets had to take their chances with
the rest of the crowd.
The decorations of the house and stage
were beautiful in the extreme and the whole
scene was a most imposing one. Members
OF the society. with the speakers Of the
evening and few distinguished guests,
occupied the seats on the stage, while a
portion of the lower floor was reserved for
the veterans of the civil war. Handsomely
dressed women were conspicuous In every
part of the house and the boxes.
General Grenville NJ. Dodge. president OF
the society, presided. and when, after the
Introductory selection by the orchestra. he
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lows, chaplain of the society would offer
prayer he was given a rousing greeting
Following the Offering Of prayer tho Elks
quartet sang "Tbe Star spangled Ban
ner," in which the whole audience Joined
Introducing Governor Cummins, Genera
Dodge took occasion to refer to him aI
not only the present but the next governor
Of Iowa, which statement provoked pro-
longed applause.
II not only congratulate him, but my
comrades / congratulate you" said the
general, as he proceeded to read Governor
Cummins eloquent letter of acceptance o
the invitation sent him by General Dodg'
TO attend the reunion.
Cumn,ins Gets an ovation,
Governor Cummins received an ovation
that must have recompensed him for som,
OF the worries and nnxieties OF the cam
|, paign through which he has just passeS
and tho strenuosity Of which had left al
marks on his voice. II have earned it.' h,
said, when on commencing his address o
welcome his throat refused 20 utter tn
words he desired 10 speak. Despite tn
! dinculty under which he labored Governo
Cummins was the eloquent and kifte'
orator that he always Is and his speecl
was frequently interrupted by the applaus
! of his immense audience.
Governor Cummins said. in part
Mr.. President and Members of the Arm,
Uf the Tennessee: Speaking in behalf q
the state OF Iowa and giving exp4aasion q
the sentiment that crowds and Odercrowd
I ! the hearts OF all her people I host cor
dially welcome you as you gathef within
our borders. The welcome with Which
greet you Is tcnderly affectionats IN ID
. quality and OF royal measure IN itE quan
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