The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-03-22
PENNSYLVANIA.

C. B. B., Cory, Pa, writes us that just as Post
20 was closing its regular meeting on the 9th
inst, the headquarters We're besieged and cap
tured by about fifty ladies, mostly wives of
the comrades The outside guard threw open
the doors, and the ladies, provided with the
sneWs of war, in the shape Of cooked rations,
entered. After a short time spent in pleasant
chat and music, a friendly contest took place
as to who should receive a leather medal offered
for the best drilled soldier. Col. E. T. Oakley, a
noted bean eater, took first prize though closely
pressed by Comrade II. Willard. After rations
Past Post Commander E. 2. Jones and wife
were escorted to q position in front of the Com
manders station, when Post Commander +. II.
Button, in pithy speech, presented them with
a beautiful caster 5nd pickle dish. Comrade
Jones responded in q few remarks, thanking
his friends for the presents which were from
the ladies of Post 20. Comrade Geer was then
presented with q silver cup for his daughter, q
recent arrival on this mundane sphere. 1t is
the custom of the Post to give each comrade q
cup when he becomes happy father. Short
speeches being in order, Comrades Nickals
Oakley and others responded to calls. A resolu-
ton of coincidence was passed in behalf of Com
rade SIM ons, who had recently been translated
from baUcheriGrhood to married life. The
resolution closed with suggestion to Comrade
Oakiey-the last old bachelor on the list-to go
and do likewise.
E. w. Gay Post No. 312, was mustered at
Nicetown, Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, by
Senior Vice Department Commander A. j. Sell
lerS, who was accompanied by Assistant Adju-
tant General Stewart, and others. The Post
starts with thlrty-four members, under the
command of Coarade e. K. Worthline, late
Adjutant Of Post 81. After the ceremony of
installation all hands, preceded by the Athletic
band, marched to the corner of Lehgh and
Germantown avenues, where fine repast was
served. followed by Campfire, presided over
by Comrade Stewart, A. A. g., in his usual
felicitouS style.
Gus w. Town Post No. 46, Philadelphia,
with It's firing party and drum corps number
ing in al bout one hundred, paid visit to
Trenton: n J., on the 18th inst. where they
were received by about seventy-tive members
Of Post s, # that city, with full band The
visiting Post was most Hospitality entertained
by Post s. and had most pleasant time.
General Robert Patterson Post, No. 275, of
PHILADELPHIA, has now 100 comrades on the
muster roll, and is constantly increasing.
Though only organized last July, it has all
the paraphernalia pertaining well-equipped
Post, and Quartcrmaser Palmer shows fine
balance in the treasury.
Pennsylvania Reserve Post, No. 191, of Phila-
Gelphia, is growing, and movement is on foot
to secure larger hall. On Saturday, the 9th
inst, the HE ana drum corps attached TO the
Post will open fair at Fernwood, and the
Post have decided TO attend in a body on that
evening.
Applications have been made to Department
Headquarters for the organization of Post 800,
at Little Marsh, Tioga county, Pa, and Post
81. at Dayton, Armstrong county, Pa.
Comrade John G. Grant, writes us that Swart
Post, No. y, which was organized at New
Albany, Pa. in 1872, now numbers about sixty
members.
Post 152, located at Spring City, Pa, intends
having grand Campfire on April q.