The National tribune., 1883-03-15
PENNS SYLVANIA.

For weeks past the Ladies' Auxiliary of Nc
Lean Post, No. 16, Reading, Pa, had been
busy preparing for the first anniversary,
which was celebrated at Association hall
on the 9th inst. An invitation had been
extended to Mclean Post to be present, and
it was cheerfully accepted. Nearly two
hundred members assembled at the head
quarters shortly after seven o'clock, and,
headed by the Ringgold band, they marched to
the hall in body, and were welcomed by Mrs.
William il. Houck, president of the Auxiliary
Corps. The boys in blue being asked to sing
America" needed no second invitation, and
in q moment the hall resounded with the music
of this familiar song. Mr. James II. Hantsch
presided at the organ. This was followed by
solo, entitled "Viva la America" we'll rendered
by Mrs. II. J. Richards. Mr.. James Il. Kenney,
Esq, then read two selections the first being
a pathetic conversation between two soldiers,
and the other poem, which embodied the
story of deserter. Misses Laura and Mamie
Golding, two accomplished daughters of Com
rade Charles Golding next sang a beautiful
duet, and were recalled. Miss Lily Eberhard
accompanied them on the organ. Mr.. Kenney
read the story of Barbara Fritchie," and was
followed by Miss Eberhard, who sang q solo,
entitled "Down the Shady Lane We Go"
"Sherman's March to the Sea" was the sub
iect of a recitation by Miss Laura Golding. At
its conclusion the lady was the recipient of an
elegant bOquet of flowers. humorous solo,
entitled "The Lords of Creation" by Mrs.
Richards, pleased the audience so well that she
repeated it. The Misses Golding rendered a
duet, Jeremiah blow the fire." and responded
to an encore by singing the gObble song from
the "Mascotte." Mr.. Kenney, in behalf of the
ladies, presented the Post with handsome flag,
which was received by Comrade J. G. Becker.
A sumptuOus supper was then partalen of,
which was followed by the presentation of
beautiful State flag by the corps to the Post,
and was received in behalf of the latter by Com
rade Eby. Elegant floral bouquets were pre-
sented to Mrs. NJ. A. Shaaber, Miss Lizzie Henry,
James r. Kenney and Robert Gerlach. The
festivities closed with a pretty tableau, en-
titled "The Soldiers Dream of Peace" The
two flags presented to the Post We're made by
Philip lyle q Co., artists, and are probably the
handsomest in the State
LiIley Post No. 49, LIE Roy Pa, claims a
comrade who served in the rebellion forty
three months, participating in all the cam
paigns from the Potomac to Lees surrender at
Appomattox; never was on any detail away
from his company, was twice wounded, was
never taken prisoner, and is now only thirty
seven years of age. Can any Post in the coun-
try beat it?
In General Orders, No. 9, headquarters De-
partment of Pennsylvania, the following
appointments ON the Department staff
announced: Inspector, Thomas G.. Sample,
Post No. 12S, Alleghany City; Judge Advocate,
S. A. Win, Post No. g. Pittsburg; Chief Mus
tering Officer, George w. Kennedy, Post No.
3D. Pottsville, and large number of aides-de-
camp.
Comrade Charles A. Engles, Harrisburg, Pa,
writes us that Post 5S visited Carlisle, Pa, on
the 22d ult. and participated in the Campfire
of Post POI. Post 50 is arranging for a grand
Campfire in which the neighboring Posts will
Join COmrade G. E. Reed has recently deliv-
cred his lecture on Andcrsonville Prison before
number Of Posts aud has met with much sue
cess.
Comrade J. S. Salisbury, Elk Creek, Pa, who
sends US four new subscribers, all members of
Colonel Lytle Post, No. $40, of that place,
writes us that the Post which was organized
on April 10, 1852, less than year ago. now
numbers sixty-one members and is in pros
porous condition.
Comrade Edwin Taylor, Ulysses, Pa, writes
us that O. Il. Lewis Post, No. 49, of that place,
which was organized on the 10Th Of August
last, with twenty-eight charter members now
musters orty-three, and is in an excellent
condition.
Senior Vice Department Commander A.
J. Sellers will muster Post No 3l2, at Nice
town, Philadelphia, this evening, and Junior
Vice Department Commander George F. Ran
dolph viii soon muster Post No. 314, at Gallit-
yin, Pa.
Department Commander Osborne and staff,
of Pa, will pay an official visit to Post No. l9
on the night Of Thursday, 22d inst.