The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-19
G. A. R. MEETING WAS
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
Splendid Literary and Musical Program
Was Rendered, and Fine Lunch
r. Was Served.


wives and children which was ever
held in this city, the latter part of
the meeting, which concluded with a
splendid supper, being devoted to a
literary and musical program, and
appropriate speeches which was
much above the average local talent
entertainment.
At the conclusion of the business
session of the post and Circle, H.
W. Bailey, commander of the G.. A.
R., opened the doors to the public
and presided over the rendering of
a splendid program
The audience joined in singing
America" with patriotic fervor,
after which Comrade Martin offered
prayer.
Mrs. Smyth sang in the admirable
manner for which she is noted,
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp
Grounds" being accompanied by
w. H. Williams on the piano.
Mrs. M. F. Knappen of Tenstrike,
who is a member of the Ladies Circle,
rendered The Grand Review at
Washington in 1865" Mrs.
Knappen has a fine voice and gave
a very capable reading.
Mrs. H. w. Bailey gave splendid
reading, entitled "Kelly's Ferry"
Miss Leila Stanton rendered a
selection on the violin, Medley
of National Airs" being accom-
panied by Mrs. Ike Black, on the
piano. Miss Stanton is an artist
with the ''long bow" and she was
received with such hearty applause
that she was compelled to respond
with an enChOre.
Mrs. Peart and Comrade Martin
sang duet very acceptably, after
which Mrs. Martin gave a splendid
reading entitled THE Soldiers
Tramp"
Judge Bailey gave very interest
ing account of his march with Sher-
man to the sea, and the audience
joined in singing Marching Through
Georgia"
Professor Richie made a few
remarks in which he told how he
liked to hear the story of the men
who faced the lannon's mouth; he
said he believed the meeting did
much toward promoting patriotism.
Judge Bailey thanked Prof.
Richie for his remarks and for
the aid which he had rendered the
G. A. R. in the past.
Mrs. Hensel read THE Dandy
Fifth" which was very well received,
after which Mrs. Smythe sang solo.
Judge C. w. Stanton was called
upon to give few remarks and paid
brief but eloquent tribute to the
boys in blue"
Mr.. Stanton stated that he was
sorry that his official duties did not
allow him the time to prepare an
adequate address, but that he hoped
to have the opportunity to address
the brave old boys at more length
at some time in the future.
The judge stated that he was
born during the early part of the
war, his father belonging to a regi.
ment of Minnesota volunteers in the
Civil war, but having died of disease
early in the struggle.
On this account the speaker felt a
little more love and respect for the
old soldiers than the average citizen.
Such meetingsinculcate patriotism,
said the judge. Cardinal virtues oil
a nation lie in it's glories, and they
spring from the breath of the her
oes who live today.
A few years ago Judge Stanton
visited the southern battlefelds and
cemeteries, his visit calling WILDLY
to his mind the work of our fore.
fathers in perpetuating the union,
and his love for his country was
greatly increased by what he saw.
While he was on, Lookout noun.
tain he saw visions of the past
Colonel Bragg's men and the can.
mons charging the mountain; the
burning Of Charleston and Fort Sum
ter, and the brave union men march.
ing to the sea through Georgia.