Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-19
OLD SOLDIERS HEAR
 THEIR DEPARTMENT FFicERs
Sedewick Pest, G. A. R., Opened Sea- son With Reusins csmpfire-Dspart- ment Commander, Patriotic lnstrue- tor and Inspector Speak.

Sedgwick post, No. ], G. A. R., held it's first campfire of the fall Friday evening in the Buckingham Memorial with record attendance, including besides the veterans, department off, cers, members of the Woman's Relief corps, Sons of Veterans, and the Cfti- Zens' corps. At z o'clock there was a reception to the guests in the parlors. The exercises, wsich were held in the hall on the second floor, opened short ly before o'clock,
 Commander Henry Hovey presided and presented as the first speaker Mayor T. c. Murphy, who spoke of the pleasure he experienced at being aibls to address the gathering and welcom- ing the out of town guests to the city. In closing he mentioned the reverence which he felt for the G. A. R. and said that in Norwich there was nothing too good for the Grand Army
 Department Commander Dougal.
 Department Commander W. H. Dou- gal of New Haven was the next speak CT. and he gave an interesting account of the national encampment, held at Los Angeles, Cal. The Connecticut Headquarters, he said, it was universal Ay dSl COO, was luC OIdI CdIllQ Ol IDS whole gathering. Over 500 persons registered at the Connecticut head : quarters, and of these by far the great CT number were former residents of Connecticut or had relatives here, One of the interesting features of the Connecticut headquarters was the dis trfbution of wooden nutmegs, of which, however, the supply was far below the demand.
 The parade, said MT. Dougal. was one grand ovation for the veterans. Fol more than a mile he walked on noth- ing but flowers, the streets lined with men and women who cheered as we passed.
 Later in the evening Comrade Dou- gal gave an interesting account of his experiences during the war when he lost his right arm.
 Patriotic Instructor Potter.
 Department Patriotic Instructor c. A. Potter of Danielson also told of ex- periences during the bloody battles of the north and south. In closing his remarks he urged that the veterans the members of the Relief corps and Sons of Veterans visit the schools on every possible occasion to instruct the chil- dren as to just what 1t cost to uphold the American flag. They can all read the history of the war, but what ap- peals to them Is the personal touch of the story as told by one closely con- nected with the war
 Interesting addresses were also made by Department Inspector Starr of New London, Rev. c. H. Ricketts, Com mander c. o. Murphy of the Sons of Veterans, Past Patriotic Instructor W. L. Goss and Mrs. Dorothea w. Balcom. president of the Wonlan's Relief corps,
 Musical Programme.
 Two delightful cornet duets were rendered by F. Larue Bliven and Rob ert W. Otis. with piano accompan ment The following programme was rendered by the colored singers: Su- vance River, solo by Mrs. Guy, with chorus; bass solo, Old Black Joe, Prof. W. D. Geary; He Arose, chorus; solo, King Over Land and Sea, Prof. Geary. The chorus wa smade up of Mrs. Car rol, Mrs. Guy, Mrs. Hall, Miss Carter, Miss Carroll and Miss Laws. At the piano were Miss Carroll and Miss Idelv la Scott.
 On the conclusion of the formal part of the programme refreshments of sandwiches, doughnuts, cake coffee and fruit were served by the members of the poS>