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Day
8
Month
June
Year
1892
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Public Domain
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At tttue G A. K. hall last evening occurred one of those happy little evemts tli&t make this world at times a blissful eme, and lkfe worthi living. The members oï the G. A. E. and W. R. C. had gathered to enjoy some delicioTis ice cream, home-made cake, ie.manaide, etc, and spend an evening of sociiability. After the plates had been removed, and the social part iad just got nicely started in, Comrade W. K. Ch.il ds stepped to the altar and rapped the audience to silence, then requeetlng Comrade H. S. Dean to step forward, he presented him with: a beautiful past Post Commander's badge. This badge is of gold, of fimest Paiiladelphia wörkmanship, and consists of the regular G. A. R. badge regula.tton size, pendant between the eh;ai!ns holding the star, being a corps badge on' the Army of Tennessee, to whirli Col. Dean belonged. On the ■evcr.se eiide is this inscription: "Presented by Weleli Post G. A. K. No. 137, to Comra.de Henry S. Dean.' Each one of the five points of the star eantains a diamond. The remarlos oí Comrade Chiids in urakimg the presentati'on were very fetöeïtoiUB. He said that scientists teil ns that the passibilitity of a' cyclone exists at all times, añil in all places, certain disturbing conditions oi the air alone beiing necessary to produce one. If th.ere should be one to-ni.iiht in this social -meeting, it must be remembered that Comrade raü Noli was responsable for the dietnibtag element, a.s to him belonged tlie credit nf roakim;; +)ii ri-esentntion possibte. Then turniaig to Col. Deau he eaiKl that írom the earliest history of Welch Past, -w-hem ït took time, energy and hard work to bring about a suecessful organization, you tooit ttoe position of post commantler and to you we looked lor counsel and aid. and you never failed us. We have often weighed you in the balance Irat never found you wanting. Referrhig to the high honor conferred lipón Col. Dean in beimg chosen commander ol the department of Michigan, Mr. Childs sawl that the ohoice was made without the aid of "Welch Post for at the Colonel's own request their hands were down and their lips were mute. But that honor was one not to be slvared by him alone, for the entire post lelt honored as well. The respect amd love of the eomrades was such that they feit like doing somethimg that would n a measure exprese leeliags, and at the same time show to the world the love and veueratiion in wliich their past commander Is held here at home. In behalf of Welch Post, I present you thiis Past Commander's badge, knowing full well thiat it will be worn over a brave and noble heart, a heart as true as the steel its owner drew in defense of his beloved country, a heart as tender as that of a child, aní as fuill of loyalty as on the day he marched forth under the folds of the old flag, to fight for lnimanity and liberty. Take it and wear it, and as lomg as youT heart shall púlsate remember there ra a responsive beat ín every breast ta WeMi Post. Evidently deeply moved, Col. Dean arose amidt ttoe applause of every soul present. He knew not what to iay, the woids of Comrade Childs and the gift atcompanytag them had so fillod his heart tliat no worde could expres his fcelings. How dear this ken is no one on eartih knovs, and no one can imagine, except those who have marchad together, elbow touch.ing elbow; who have stood side by side in the tattle field, had geen comrades íall pierced by a bullet of the einemy; had helped earry the wounded from the field, and had helped reverently and with ach ing hearts to bury the dead. -'l shall wear tliis badge with more real prkle anti more feeling tha.n any other badge I ever wore" The gold and t-he metáis of which it is eomposed may be precious, but Lt is the brotlierly affection represented in it ttkat inakes the value. And in wearing it the motto oï our order shall ever be uppermost: "Fraternity, among onrselves; Oliarity, for those who need it; Loyalty to the old fla;." Col. C. V. B. Pond, being in the room was callad upoe and introduced by Oomrade Dean as being the first department commander of Michigan, and the fh-st national rioo-eommander, togetiier Avitli several more titles, and ome at the most -whole-souletl comrades liiving. This made Col. Pond bluwh somewhiit and wlsh his wife were títere to hear the praise, whteh lie telt to be umdeserving. He spoke of tliie valué of such a badge as Comrade Dean had juist reeei.ved, and said thiat he wore to-day wlth the most pride the past eommander's badge his post had given him. He also tspoke of the feeling of affection which must have proinptedi this gift, and Juow prou'd a maiu feels to know that he üs respected amd loved at his own Jiiome, by his neighbors. Tliat was really tJtie true standard by which to jU'dse a man. H? congratulated Col. Dean upan the sentiment expressed toward Ivini, and congratulated the Post upoii being so united and prosperous. He closed by saying to the tCWlies of the W. E. C. that thrmiRh t.lile state, everywhere he had heard words of praise for tiueir work, and for the generous hoepitality wlth wliiï-li the comrades were e.ntertained durimg tlvcir late meeting in Ann Arbor, whiK'h had exceeded any othe place 8) far. Dr. Breakcy excused lulimsclf m a' few words, and Comrade Gonrad Noli milde sonw? rery liappy remarks. The entire affair was a pleasant pne, aiul ovcrybody present will have it indelibly impressed upon theiï miiuls. ■ The Board of Review will meet in tibe council room of the court house, cominencimg on Tuosday. .Tune 14, to allow people to review their assessments and make such corrections as may be shown to be riight.

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Old News
Ann Arbor Courier