The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-08-30
NEW YORK.

The Grand Army Reunion held at Silver
Lake. n. Y. on the 18th inst, onder the su-
spices of Robinson Post. No. l01, of Perry, N.
Y, WIS a grand success. Representatives from
almost every Post in western New York were
present ia large numbers. An elegant dinner
was prepared by the ladies, which was very
much enjoyed by the veterans. The after-din-
ner exercises consisted of speeches. rectations,
music, and the singing of old war songs A
rousing campfire was held in the evening with
supper of pork and beans, bareback, and
coffee. Much praise is due 10 the members OF
Robinson Post for the manner in which the
programme was carried out.
The sham battle at Fair Haven, N. Y, early
next month, promises TO be an immense affair.
MAJOR Auer's battery, of Syracuse, military
company from Oswego, aud a number of q. A.
i. Posts viii participate. The battle of Spottsyl
vania Court House viii be fought over with the
Union blank cartridges Forces will be repre-
sentea by Posts from Syracuse, 0swego, Hanni-
bal, No.cott, Fair haven and Cation. Seward
and Croker Posts, and the Posts at Moravia,
Locke Groton, S6aueateles and Weedsport
VIII represent the rebel army. An artillery duel
viii be fought between United States revenue
steamer and q Syracuse battery.
Comrade y. A Miller, Oswego, ". Y, writes
OBrien Post, No. s., @. A. r., has lost one of
It's best members-Ueorge A. Mier He was a
real soldier, and served Uncle sam in the IN
dian wars and through the great rebellion. His
death was caused 10y blood poison from wounds
made by rebel lead. The Post turns out in a
body to-day 10 attend his funeral in full uni
form. The Post had hop last Tuesday night
and had very enjoyable time. Over $40 was
turned into the treasury. The Post attended
the Reunion at Sand Banks and were highly,
and even royalty, entertained by Post Bentley
OF that place.
On the evening Of August 9Th Gen. Reynolds,
Commander. Department OF New York, q. A.
T., accompanied by Colonel w. w. Robacker,
Chief Mastering officer, and several comrades
visited Genesee, n. Y. and mustered Post No.
S92, with the following officers: Commander,
Hon. *. N. Scott; 5. Y. c., F. w. Mates; J. v.
C., Jeremiah Cullinan Adit, N a. Gearhart;
surgeon, DIR. ii. {. Rowland; Chaplain, Rev.
I. Dew. Ward; Q. IL, Richard III. Jones; O.
ID, Col. John Rorbach; o. D., Chas. L. Morey.
AT meeting of Charles P. Sprout Post No.
rs. q. A T., Lociport, n. Y, held on the 23d
inst committee was appointed 10 confer with
the board OF supervisors and to take such other
action as may be necessary TO secure to indi sent
aud hoBorabiy discharged soldiers who may die
burial at the expense of the country.
ssssComrade J. A. Baker, Addison, N Y, writes
u that the Post at that place is in flourishing
condition. Applications for membership are
steadily coming in and new recruits are mus
tered at every meeting.
Comrade j. H Rose. Enfield Falls n. Y,
writes Us that Gregg Post, of Newfeid, is in a
very prosperous condition. The comrades
have procured guns for drilling purposes.
Comrade Oscar F. Geer, LIE Roy, N. Y, writes
Us that a new Post will soon be organized at
that place. Twenty-six veterans have already
signed the application Cor Post charter.