Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-11-06
CHIEF
GUEST OF HONOR
At RECEPTION
Rev. Thomas Harwood, Feted
By His Comrades and Friends
Last Evening in A, O. u. W.
Hall.

The genuine glow Of hearty com
radeship. famed in song and story,
pervaded the A. .. L. w. hall last
evening, where Rev. Thomas Har-
wood. recently elected c%haplain-in-
chief Of the Grand Army of the re-
public. vas the guest at an informal
reception given in his honor by com
rades OF q. X. Warren Post No. !,
G. A. r., and their friends. Since
his election to one Of the highest Of
fees in the gift of the Grand Army
OF the Republic several weeks ago, Or.
Harwood has been continuously fcted
u dincd. In the north ana the
south he has received the glad hand
from hundreds of his well wishGrs
and admirers. But it is safe to say
that in all the receptions, Dr. Har-
wod did not receive more genuine or
hearty congratulation than he did
from his own comrades Of Warren
Post last evening. The reception was
informal and was attended by almost
every wearer OF the little bronze but-
ton in Albuquerque, their WIVES sons
and daughters. Members OF other
patriotic organizations OF the city
were in attendance In large numbers
and participated in the delightful
program which was rendered during
the evening. A number Of addresses
of welcome and congratulatlon were
made complimentary to thc new
chaplain-in-chief by various members
of the 6. A. r.. It was plainly midi
Gated that G.. *. Warren Post as IN
organization and every individual
member felt and appreciated the high
honor received as the result of pr
Harwood's election at chaplain-in-
chief. At the conclusion Of the att
dresses, Rev. Mr.. HARDWOOD responded
feelingly and thanked from the bot
tom of his heart all the comrades
who had assisted in having him
elected to the position of chaplatn-in-
chief, saying that it was an honor
undeserved and unmerited.
Chief among the addresses OF the
evening was one by ComIadc Matthias
Clusters, who spoke on The Flag
Blind for eleven years, Mr.. Clusters
he's not seen for that length of time
the stars and stripes Of the ilaG he
loves so well, of the flag that he so
bravoly fought for during the Clyil
war.
Last night Mr.. Clusters made q
brilliant address on the RED, White
and Blue" He spoke as one inspired.
Thoughts on patriotism that had
long been stored away, were brought
to the surface because Of the occa-
sion resulting in a beautiful tribute
in elegant language to the American
flag. 1t Is to be regretted mat Mir.
Custer's speech was not recorded
verbatim.
The program rendered follows:
Vocal solo, America by Miss
Lola Neher.
Invocation, by Rev. Hugh a.
Cooper.
Address by e. 5. stoyer, post pa
trictie instructor and past depart
ment commander.
Address by John w. Wilson, com-
mander OF sons OF Veterans,
Address by j. G. caldwell, depart
assistant adjutant ana quarter
master general.
Vocal solo, "Sword Of Bunker
Hill" Miss Viola Butcher.
Address by Edward Johnson, de-
partment patriotic Instructor.
Address by Mrs. Martha j. Butler,
patriotic instructor Of the Woman's
Corps.
Piano selection by Mrs. John w.
Wilson.
Address by Mrs. Martha W. Multi
gan, of the Ladies of the G.. A.. r..
Address, The Flag Matthias Gus
ters.
Response by Rev. Thomas qar-
wood, chaplain-in-chief G.. 4. Il.
Marching Through Georgia" BAT
tie Hymn of the Republic" and
Rally Around the FLAG" by Veterans
ana the audience.