The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1913-02-28
Genuine Campfire

Wilmer BlsckmaI post, No. 20,
Grand Army of the Republic, duly OBJ
served General George Washington's
birthday, it being their regular meet
ing day, with an up to date campfire.
The meeting was opened in due form
by Commander Cook, followed by in
vocati of the divine blessing by
Chaplain olmstead. All comrades
present or accounted for. No reports
from committees were received. Com
rade Field reported Comrade Morgan
o. being sick, and at the suggestion of
Senior Vice Gayetty that com mmittee
be appointed by the commander to
attend to the welfare and distress of
all sick comrades, whether they be
members of the post or not, Comrades
Field, Griffin and olmstead were so
appointed with Comrade Field as chair
man. No further business appearing,
the post was closed in due form, peace
ana harmony prevailing.
Following the session a table was set
and the members held an \up to date
campfire the tirst ever held in the
history of the post. the com missary
furnishing the rations, consisting of
baked pork and beans, done to a
brown, black coffee and bareback.
Each comIade was issued tin plate,
knife and fork, q lineup and spoon,
and an IRON camp pan full of rations
vas issued to the troops on the right,
one to the left and left center. Tie
right of the line being the strongest, it
was deemed best to provide full is
sue of ammunition, fearing that the
left, with the support Of the left cen
ter, would make flank movement on
the right to capture their pan of pork
and beans a. their own gave out, but
having called . council of war they
decided net to make the move-a very
wise decision, for the right consisted
of valiant heroes and experts in war.
A report was received at the right that
the left and left center had disposed
three rounds and thought they had
done their duty, to the service. Post
Commander Cook reported that he
had not partaken Of any Iations since
Christmas and asked to be excused if
he had done double duty. Hs was told
to go ahead aud was ably assisted by
the officer of the day. All having re-
ported that they were we'll supplied
aud had enjoyed the campfire, an hon
orable discharge was issued to each
comrade, with an order to report for
duty whenever called upon. Senior
Vice Gayetty moved that vote of
thanks be bestowed upon the kitchen
cook for his ability and service in fur
nishing such bountiful campfire.
The post adjourned, peace aud har.
mony prevailing.
TIE right was held by the following ::
Commander Cook, representing the
cath corps; Comrades William Gayet-
ty, representing the 18th. Sheridan s
cavalry; w. II. Manning, acting jun
ior vice; Capt. Field, B company. 22d
Massachusetts, infantry, 9th corps; J.
l.. Grimes and Martin Brenaman.
The left and left center were held
by:
Comrades J. g. Griffin. officer Of
the guard, representing the 18th
corps Daniel Mast, 4th corps; Reuben
Downey, l4th corps; d. P. Green. left
wing. 10th corps; H. l. Olmstead,
chaplain, 18th corps, and A. W. Bart.
lett.
The post received a petition from
the clerk of the district court petition
ing the board Of county com m ission-
ers to supply Crowley county flag to
be unfurled to the brseze over the
court house in Ordway on all public
occasions. All comrades signed the
petition. 4.
The city of Ordway respectfully rec
ognized the day, through the courtesy
of Marshal Worker, by unfurling Old
Glory to the breeze at the town hall.
CAPT. +. X. FIELD,
Officer of the Day.