Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-09
LIKELY TO Be THE
LAST Of GREAT
c. /, R. REUNIONS

Washington, Sept. 3.-Many OF the vet
nation in 1S6l-1S65 will answer the roll call
for the last time when the Grand Army
of the Republic gathers in this city for
the 10Th annual encampment and 10Th an
niversary Of the grand review, Septem-
Der 27-OCtober .. Most of them are 10
years or more and they are fast passing
off life's stage.
Undoubtedly it will be the last great
reunion of Civil war veterans, and as
such every effort is being made by officers
of the g. a. r.. the citizens committee
Of Washington, the president of the Uni
ted States and high officials of the war
and navy departments to make il an
event which will live in memory until
the last veteran responds to the final
summons.
Fifty years ago the proud veterans of
Grant and Shermans mighty armies
marched in review before President John
son. On September 20 those of that vast
legion who still live will commemorate the
event and pay homage to their absent
comrades by passing for the last time be-
fore the nations chief
AS the thin lines which now represent
the solid ranks of Go start on their last
pilgrimage through historic PENNSYLVANIA
avenue at their head will be Col George
y, Bosey. 1t will he a proud moment
for him. for he will know that of all he
rocs of the nations history to him be-
longs a distinction never before enjoyed
by any American soldier.
When the first grand review passed be-
fore the presidential stand the Twenty
fifth Iowa regiment Of Sherman's army
led the victorious hosts, and at their head
rode Lieutenant-Coo Bosey. Since
that time many have cea sed to answer
here to the roll call. but Colonel Bos-
ley will enjoy the honor of being the
first and last to lead his comrades before
the communicating chief Of the nations
army and navy.
Since 1896 i6 men have enjoyed the hon
or of being selected as the highest officer
of the Grand Army, but of that number
all but II have passed the last muster.
William Warner Of Kansas City, Mo, is
the dean of the past living command
ers. having occupied that office in 1855
Forty thousand men will march through
PENNSYLVANIA avenue between the Uni
ted States Capitol ana the White House,
September %, and thus commemorate the
5oth anniversary Of the grand review Of
the veterans of the civil war after their
triumphant return from the war
In the reviewing stands along the line
of march will be many of the foremost
men Of the nation, great throngs will
crowd the sidewalk for n glimpse of the
boys of 81, cheers will ring forth, the
M in ha
breeze, the strains of martial music will
I'LL the air, and every feature of the FIRST
grand review viii be duplicated, save one
there viii be no North and South
THE citizens of Washington request
the honor OF your presence on the occa.
sion of the 10Th annual encampment and
10Th anniversary of tho grand review Of
the Grand Army of the Republic at the
national capital, September q to October
."
inc simple words OF this invitation need
no eXplanation-they bid all come. Thou
sands of invitations plain white cards
bearing cordial wclcome--havc been sent
NORTH south. cast and west They have
gono to the President and the cabinet.
'he 'lce-pres'dont and members of Con-
sress, governors ana State legislators
army oinccrs and naval officers to men
foremost in public and private life in the
United States
Ana there has been no distinction be-
'Neeh '"e north and those south of the
mason ann DIXON linc-the same welcome
SEM TO 'he most ardent supporter of the
.iioh VIII DC received by the officers OF
the confederate veteran organizations.
invitations sent to Confederate veterans
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