Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-10
Huge Success Last Even
ing at the G. A, R, Hail.
G. A. R., 5. Of v. and 5. ". v
Unite in a Grand, Good Time.
A Fine Banquet and Whole Evening
OF Bright Patriotic Speeches.

One of the most enjoyable occasions
of the season and perhaps the best in
the annals of w. S. Heath Post, G.. A.
r., Sens of Veterans and Spanish War
Veterans, was the rousing campfire
given Thursday evening at G. A. r.
hall by these associations.
The attendance was large and be-
sides a goodly number of the members
a large number of associate members
were present to nliven the occasion.
The banquet was one of the features.
Steamed clans with all fixtures were
served in manner that was tempting.
Commander Frank B. Lowe of w. S.
Heath Post called the assembly to or
der and in his usual fitting way intro
duced the speakers of the evening. Mr..
Lowe and his assistants saw that all
present, whether he smoked or not,
was furnished with pipe and tobacco.
Said the POSTMASTER: I'VE are all
here for jolly good time
The first speaker was Past Com
mander j. l.. Merrick, who spoke a
few encouraging words to the boys.
Commander Thomas e. Vose of Car
field Camp. No. 1, Sons of Veterans.
stated that he was glad that such a
large number were present but was
willing, as he said, to give way to a
better speaker.
Joseph L. Mccarthy, commander of
Kennebec Camp, No. II, Spanish War
Veterans, spoke on patriotism to the
delight of all present
Dennis +. Bowman, an associate
her ctntn1 that If plp1 sing To
be able to express his qualification on
being able to be present doubly for
the reason that it will probably be the
last time he would be able to meet
with the members.
Hon. w. r. Haines was called upon
but he was unable to be found. The Of
ficer of the guard was sent after him
and found that he was enjoying a So
cial pitch game with a party of COM
radec.
Mr.. Haines was rather surprised on
being escorted into the room and ask
ed what was done with deserters. But
when he goo down to business he gave
his listeners one of the best patriotic
speeches they had ever heard.
"The old men who are now passing
along in years have nothing to regret.
They have lived IN the generation of
the greatest war and are now living in
the times of greatest peace"
Hon. Cyrus W. Davis, the first asso-
ciate member, was the next speaker
with evidence Of Names hospital
ity, submit, but looking more closely
1 resubmit," said Mr.. Davis, amid
great applause.
Mt. Davis spoke of patriotism and
mentioned the Nag salute now in vogue
in the common schools. He also re-
ferred to the American Flag Associa-
ton. He spoke of the history of the
flag, tracing the origin back to the
time of the thirteen colonies and the
several individual flags at that time.
Mr.. Davis refreshed to the members
of the camp, their memory in regard to
the hosiery of the one flag now rever-
enced all over the world. He wished it
possible that in our schools, cadets
might be formed in the schools as they
are in Boston. LET US take hold of that
idea and see if something can't be done
to promote this system
DR.. J. F. Hill, chairman of the Board
of Education, said: ''This is my second
campfire and the first time I ever
smoked a pipe. I am glad you elected
me member of the associate boy, as
it is the next best thing to the Grand
Army ITSELF"
DR.. Hill paid tribute to Mr.. Bow
man, who is soon to leave the city. He
stated that the credit for the flag sa-
lutte was due OF Mr.. Bowman's ability.
He stated that the flag salute in the
schools was beginning to have its eff
feet upon the students and he only
hoped that his successor would be as
patriotic.
Associate Member DR.. T.. i. Jones
was another one who had to be
brought in by the officer of the guard.
He stated that he had received strict
orders from Comrades Colby and Rey-
nolds that he was not to say anything,
as there was such gooG talent present.
Capt. Fl. l.. Pepper of Co. H paid a
tribute to the commissary department
for the excellent banquet they had
served. Capt. Pepper dwelt upon the
theme Of "UnitY.' mentioning the pat
rotism of the G.. A. T., S. of ", Span
ish War Veterans and members of
Co. II.
The officer of the guard was sent af-
ter Comrade George w. Reynolds, but
the officer returning stated that he was
sick and wished to consult DIR, Hill. He
was excused.
o. 2. Richardson of w. S. Heath
Post, spoke of the ACCESSIBILITY of en-
listing the school children into COM
panies to promote the spirit of the
country.
S. E. Whitcomb of Garfield Camp, s.
Of ", appreciated the honor of being
called upon, but refrained from any
extended remarks.
| Commander-elect Frank L. Merrick
of the S. of ", said he was pleased to
note the large attendance and stated
that it was the desire of the three or
CARNATIONS to bring the members near
| er together.
Comrade Homer Proctor was escort
ed from the ante-room and begged to be
excused, as he was playing cards and
his comrades were waiting for him.
DIR. ). F. Towne stated that this was
| his first campfire, although he had
been member for some time and was
always willing to be associated with
THE veterans.
| Comrade S. S. Vose was exceedingly