Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
H0NORS ITS AUXILIARY
SHERIDAN CORPS GUEST OF
SHERIDAN POST.

Phil Sheridan Post of the G. A. R., Capt.
M Hull commander. gave a reception
Friday evening to the members of its
auxiliary, the newly organized Phil Sheri-
dan Corps. The hall was decorated for
the occasion with flags and bunting, and
in front of the platform, conspicuously
displayed, was the elegant silk flag pre-
scented to the post by Mrs. Phil Sheridan
when 1t was organized Commander Hull
announced that Mrs. Sheridan had ex-
pected to be present at the reception, but
was called from the city. She expressed
regret that her plans had been disar-
ranged, and a desire. Capt. Hull stated.
to meet with the post and corps at some
future time.
The post hall was crowded with the
members of the two organizations The
corps was welcomed by the commander,
capt: Hull who said the post was already
wondering how it had prospered so long
without an auxiliary. He felt very sure,
he said, that Phil Sheridan Post had the
very best corps in the Department Of the
Potomac, which sentiment was applauded
to the echo. He declared that no we'll
organized post could more than half exist
without good corps, and the post re-
GREETED that it had not a real Grand Army
nome or Its own to invite the ladies to-
The commander also referred to the pres
ence OF the department president Mrs
Isabel Worrell Ball, and said the post was
glad to welcome her. and commended her
work. He then extended the Inequalities
OF the post to all present.
Response by Mrs. Beach.
Mrs. Sarah E. Beach. president of the
Phil Sheridan Corps, responded for the
corps, which was Out sixty-eight members
strong, she stated. and said it gave the
members Of the corps great pleasure to
accept the hospitality Of the post, and that
1t would be the endeavor of the members
of Phil Sheridan Corps to deserve all the
nne things that had been said of them.
Capt FRANKLIN Van Aiken, patriotic in
structor of the post was then introduced
by the commander. Capt. Van Aiken gave
spirited address on why "a" the number
OF Phil Sheridan Post, was a lucky num-
Der. he began by showing what had been
done on the 14th of the month. Capt. Van
Aiken referred to the time when the hand
some SILK flag was presented the post as
Mrs. Sheridan's gift. He said the mem
but few years THY the last post charter
must be surrendered. When that day
comes, he declared. there must be some
one to care for the flag. some one who
would cherish 1t and uphold it's bright
folds. and teach it's lessons of patriotism
Who so well able to do this as Phil Sheri-
dan Corps" he asked In behalf of Phil
Sheridan Post. Capt. Van Aiken bequeathed
eiC sim ottiHei " SueTiudn corps, with
the charge that the ladies' Cherish it in
memory of those who fought for it's bright
honor and Of those who died in it's de-
Tense"
The sentiment met with approval. as
expressed in the applause which followed
the presentation Mrs. Beach, president of
the corps. accepted for the corps the
charge intrusted to her. and declared that
while Phil Sheridan Corps held its char
ter, and she hoped it would be a hundred
years, its members would love and cherish
the emblem of liberty, the symbol of JUS
tice and equality for ALL"
Songs and Recitations.
Miss Grace Ross gave a rendition of
James Whitcomb's Riley's who Named
You, Old Glory" and a little later gave a
laughable imitation of a black "aunty's"
preparation for Easter singing
Many patriotic songs were song with
Mrs: Katharyne Phillips at the piano. Mrs.
NJ V. Fauth played march, her own
composition which she dedicated to Phil
Sheridan Post.
Col John McElroy was the guest of the
post later in the evening, and extended an
invitation to the members of both organiza-
lions to attend the Fourth of JULY cele-
bratlon he and Mrs. McElroy are planning
at Bally McElroy. He declared he knew
OF no better place to go for Fourth of July
inspiration. Of which he thought we all
stood in great need than down on the
Occoquan. where he was a close neigh
gor to historic Mount Vernon The post
and corps accepted the invitation
Inc entertainment was closed bv a gem
eral reception, followed by buffet lunch.
which was served by the veterans of the
post.