Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-18
Tiffany Camp Installation

Tiffany Camp. No. 4. L. S. w. ".
uesday evening and was followed by a
Very pleasing Campfire.
Frank G. Andreys. department adju-
tant. department of Maine, u. S. w.
v, installed the officers as follows:
Commander. John X. Lannary; S. v.
G.. Michael j. Lehan; J. V. G., John f.
Cunning; trustee. Capt. Jerry b.
Machle: officer of the day, Joseph o.
\. Smith; and officer Of the guard, Jo-
seph B. Colson The appointive officers
were: Adjutant, Frank J. Higgins;
quaftermaster, James Murphy; chap
lain. Frank w. Knapton; historian,
Charles z. Matthews and color ser
eeant, Walter F. Lee. The work being
done in very able manner
The newly installed commander.
Lannary. made a few pertinent re-
marks for the good Of the order at the
same time thanking the Camp for the
honor of election as commander His
remarks were greeted by hearty ap-
plause. =
Commander John DAILY, of Cutler
Post, No. 4S, G. A. r., was called on
and responded with few well-chosen
remarks, and very pleasing poem,
that brought forth applause.
Col. George d. Herriott was next
called and his remarks were. as always,
we'll chosen and interesting. Junior
vice commander. w. l. Sterling Of Wa
terville. followed and told of his cxpe-
rience in reaching the Home. He pur-
chased a small handsled in Augusta
and tVing his SI1it n no
walked the five miles through raging
Campfire. His further remarks were in
teresting and well received. He also
read a poem entitled "An Irish kais-
er,' which met with hearty applause
and much laughter.
Past Commander James +. Ward
next favored the company with a self
accompanied song which was heartily
arpiauded. He was followed by Rev.
f'r. Mclaughlin whose well chosen re-
marks were listened to with deep in
terest. his remarks drawing parallel
between Christianity and patriotism.
Major Niles l.. Perkins was called on
for remarks and responded in his usual
pleasing manner. his well chosen words
re regarding the present world struggle
between democracy and oligarchy be-
ing received with hearty applause.
Next refreshments Of sandwiches
doughnuts. cup cakes, bananas and hot
coffee We're served. During this inter
mission songs were rendered by Messrs.
Ralph Llzotte, Albert Morncau and
Daniel Ivory. accompanied on the piano
by Mr. Snow of the Home orchestra.
Capt. Jerry Z. Machlc was called up-
Oh and responded to the call by a very
fine talk pleading conservation of food
fuel and other supplies, stating that
such savings will help on the billions
to be raised by the nation in order 10
win this war.
4 piccolo solo by Philip Brawdy was
next rendered. with piano accompani-
ment by Mr.. Snow, which was much
enjoyed and heartily encored. This was
followed by few remarks by Past
Commander Of Cutler Post, o. F.. Gid
den, on the unity of the Civil with the
Spanish war veterans.
Lieut.. Walter W. Hendee, formerly
assistant surgeon at this Branch, who
has been first assistant surgeon at tho
Centra! Branch at Dayton, Ohio for
the past year. was the next speaker
and told of his life at that Branch Hs
VIII leave shortly for Fort Riley, Kan.
sas. to enter the United States servic.
Henry W. Haslen favored the C.rn
with a song. Gen. Patrick Haves av
pressed his regrets. through Master .,
ceremonies Charles E. Matthew's fou
MS inability to attend the mea,;n,
benjamin +. Ryder spoke pex+ g.
r'ali OF tne civil War veterans present.
ana rendered an old poem, also a song
Ihe Cumberland's Crew." all Of which
were well received.
Next In order were remarks bv the
past department adjutant of Hap,Iin
Haggerty Camp; vocal solo bv Ra,nh
Lizotte: remarks by Bernard E. Va