polecat or the jackal which follows an army for carrion and offal, are a part of the majestic host which marches onward with waying plumes and glistening bayonets. [Great applause.]

Gentlemen, let us drink to a free press, an enlightened press, an upright, pure press; one that, like charity, is not easily puffed up, envieth not, vaunteth not itself, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, rejoiceth in the truth. With such a press the world will grow better and wiser, and men will honor and submit to its guidance. [Prolonged applause.]

The programme of toasts and responses being completed, the President declared the banquet and meeting of the Society adjourned.

CEREMONIES.

On Wednesday afternoon the Local Committee furnished carriages for the members to drive through the city-many being private carriages kindly tendered by the citizens of Clevelandand nearly all availed themselves of the opportunity of doing so, extending their ride to Lake View, visiting General Garfield's tomb. Others went by special train furnished by the "Nickle Plate Railway."

Thursday afternoon there were two receptions. General Leggett held "open house," from two until six o'clock, a most courteous, kindly and generous attention to our members. The General and Mrs. Leggett, assisted by members of his family and special friends, welcomed the callers, making all feel the enjoyableness of the hours.

The pleasures of the social converse, music, refreshments and flowers, gave smiles and strong feelings of gratification to every visitor, and the praises were hearty.

Colonel Wm. Hamilton Harris, formerly of the army, and who served during the war, threw open his spacious home-though not a member of our Society-in his well known hospitable manner, to welcome the members of our Society-the members of the “Loyal Legion”-and their wives and lady friends. Beside the beautiful furnishing of the elegant house, its rare collection of treasures in art, it was profusely decorated with plants and flowers. Colonel and Mrs. Harris, assisted by Mrs. General Noyes, Mrs. General Fairchild, Mrs. Colonel Dayton and Mrs. Colonel Goddard, received their guests, and from two until five o'clock they were coming and gratified to the last degree. While our members should feel that a very marked and high compliment was paid them, Colonel and Mrs. Harris may be sure it was appreciated, and expressions of thanks were equally generous.

DECORATIONS.

There was no attempt made by the Local Committee to decorate "The Tabernacle," the place where the business meetings were held.

Euclid Avenue Opera House was resplendent. At the back of the stage, full width on canvas, was a representation of the Rebel attackon Fort Robinette. On either side of the stage was a Gatling gun. Leaning against the presiding officers' table was a painting of General McPherson, wreathed with laurel. The proscenium boxes were draped with flags and festooned with evergreen wreaths; on the upper right box was a picture of General Sherman, and on the opposite, a picture of General Sheridan. The entire extent of the gallery was beautifully arranged with flags, interspersed with shields which bore the names of the prominent officers and battles in which the Army of the Tennessee participated, a specially conspicuous one was "Shiloh." The vestibule of the theatre was most handsomely decorated with flowers.

Much attention was given to decorating the Banquet HallRoller Rink—and the effect was certainly charming. The tables were set crossing the room, one, that occupied by the President and, speakers, was placed lengthwise on the west side. The north end of the hall, including the gallery, was festooned with flags and a large wreath of flowers as a shield in which was, in flowers, "Welcome to the Army of the Tennessee," underneath being portraits of Presidents Lincoln, Grant and Garfield. At the south end was festooning of flags and wreaths, encircling a painted scene representing a squad of foragers returning to camp from one of their expeditions. The wall at rear of the President was decorated with flags and shield giving names of the dead of our Society; immediately behind the President was a painting of General McPherson; still to the rear, standing as in a clump of shrubbery or young trees, are representations in paintings of soldiers, cannon, etc., etc. Suspended from the roof and made in basket form, was a representation of our Society and the corps • badges of the Army of the Tennessee, and the names of Grant, Sherman, McPherson, Howard and Logan, the commanders of the Army, and the word "Welcome," the whole tastefully made of flags and shields.

COMMITTEES.

The various committees were announced by the Local Executive Committee as follows:

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, KENNARD HOUSE, CLEVELAND, OHIO.

The Sixteenth Annual Reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, to be held in this city October 17th and 18th, 1883, will be under the charge of the following committees: