The National tribune., 1883-03-01

Sick MIR. WILCOX ana others executed piano
solos, and at the close of these exercises the
company retired TO the ballroom, where, after
the grand entree, headed by Captain Fielder
and Miss Robinson was over, dancing to excel
lent music was commenced. The supper was
the feature of the affair giving satisfaction to
all, and the entire entertainment was social
triumph for the veterans of Zabriskie Post.
Comrade C. Hull Grant, Brooklyn, New York,
writes us hat while Frank Head Post, No. 10,
was holding a regular meeting on the 22d ult.
at its hall, corner of Harrison and Court streets
in that city, an invitation was received from
the Ladies' Aid Society, auxiliary to the Post,
to a supper after Encampment. The invitation
was somewhat of a SURPRISE but the comrades
did not lose their presence OF mind, but lmme-
diately accepted it. The session was at once
closed, and the Post headed by its drum CORPS
marched to the Union Argus building, where
the comrades found the ladies waiting to re-
ceive them. A greater surprise was, however,
in store for after short dance, Mrs. Jash<e
wife Past Commander JaShke, and president of
the Ladies Auxiliary, entered the hall, bearing,
assisted by her staff, an elegant flag, which she
requested Past Commander Foster to present to
the Post i'll behalf of the society. This he did
in his usual happy manner. Response was
made by Commander o Brien who was followed
by Comrade Cooley and others. Then came
that most pleasant of all calls, the call to sup
per, which proved to be- grand affair and to
which ample justice was done. The banquet
over, COmrade Treacy and others rendered
some war songs in fine style to a piano accom-
paniment played by Mrs. Luckey, who kindly
volunteered her services. Dancing was then
resumed and continued until the wee sma'
hours.
In New Yorl. city, on the 22d ult., the men,
bers of Dahlgren Post, No 113, entertained the
veterans of the war OF 1872 at dinner. The
latter assembled at Military Hall, i'll the Bow
ery about noon, and were formally escorted by
Dahlgren Post, under command of Captain
William McEntee, to Walhalla Hall, on Or
Chard street. OF the ten members of the vet
eran's organization only seven were able to
attend the dinner. They were General Abram
Daily of Brooklyn, 81 years old; Michael Van
Name of Mariners Harbor Staten Island, 81;
William J. Sure, of No. 2S7 West Sixteenth
street, So; George Crygier of Brooklyn, 80; 4;
Henry Morris, of Port Chester, S3 G. X. Lilli-
bridge of No. 2133 Third avenue SO; Thomas
Megson, of No. 10S East Twenty-eighth street,
So. The names of the absent veterans were
David Van Arsdale of No. 432 East One Hun
dred and Twenty-frst street sc years old
Elijah p jerks, of No 500 West Forty
street, 81; Edward n. Duryee, of East New York,
Sc. The banquet was made very pleasant by
the courteous attention of the hosts and
the evident enjoyment of the guests Speeches
were made, songs were sung, and letters were
read from Congressman Henry w, Slocum and
S. S. Cox.
Captain "Jaclz" McManus and Major Fat
Collins, two powerful chiefs Of the mystic
"Tribe of Townsend" gave dinner in honor
of Washingtons Birthday to about forty vet
Grams of Adam Goss Post, No. $50, at the club
rooms of the tribe, in Chrystie street A. j.
Buckley the g Great Muck-a-Muck," sat at the
head of the board, on which was placed roast
turkeys, fiitches of bacon, dishes of cranberry
sauce, sauerkraut, potatoes and other delicacies
of similar character. Chief Carver Henry
johnson did warriors work with mighty
knife and fork at the foot of the board and
was ably assisted by Commander Hatfield and
Quartermaster Lonigan. As the feast pro-
gressed, great fiagons of good ale and very par
ticUlar cider were passed around and merry
time was mad. The Irma Quartet, conducted
| by Drum Major III. b. Goodrich, of Hawkins's
Xouaves, led the singing, but were left behind
before the evening had far waned Mr.. o. Brien,
the pig's-head eater, backed by his friend
Commander Sullivan, wanted pigs heads, but
had to content himself with roast turkey and
bacon. Among the guests were Captain Muir
phy of the Thirty-frst precinct; w. w. Cook,
clerk of the Fifth district court; Robert Keith,
Past Senior Nice-Department Commander. u.
A. r., and Colonel Joseph Egolf, Cammandant
of the Troy Citizens Corps.
The recent Campfire of Charles p. Sprout
Post, No. rs, LockpOrt, n. Y, was great sue
cess. The attendance was large, and repre-
sentatives were present from Porter Post of
Wilson; Kempt Post of Olcott; Smith Post, of
Middleport and Scott Post, of TOnawanda
Commander A. A. Ticknor, of Sprout Post
called the Camp to order and welcomed the
guests, closing his remarks by calling on Majcr
James +. Fits, who doubly assured the old
veterans that they were at home, and the
supply Of beans was unlimited. Responses
were made by Commanders Holmes, Montana
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citizens: Hon. J. w. Brown, James Atwatcr,
James Q. King Mayor f. w. Rogers, Aldermen
Richmond, Smith, Beck and Morgan Hon
John E. Pound, Capt. Bailey, B. J. Hunting,
and others. Songs were sung by Isaac Ellis
l.. A. Deitrick Frank Byron, James A. New
ton, Samuel Highworden, III. b. Thompson,
James Jones, and Comrades Pratt Pease, We'd
der, and others. The old substantial q. AR diet
of pork and beans and coffee was served After
supper, speeches, songs, and "reminiscences were
in order, in which all participated.
! Comradc d. II. Farr, Dansvillc, Il. Y, writes
Us that Commander NJ. A. Stearns of Seth n.
Hodges Post, of that place, has been appointed
Inspector upon the staff of the Department
Commander, and ut the last meeting of the Post
four new recruits Were mustered III. Comrades
Fielder, Bailey, Woodruff and Sutphin have
been appointed a committee to prepare an en-
tertainment for the benefit of the relief fund.
The members Of the Post have also decided to
purchase blOuses and caps for parade purposes.
Comrade J. H. Rose, Enfield Falls, n. Y,
writes Ms thai Gregg Post will hold Il Campfire
at Rumsey's Hall, Trumbulls Corner, on Tues
day, March 9th, at 2 o'clock p. m., and an invi-
tation is extended to all old soldiers and their
families to be- present. 1t is the policy of the
Post TO hold Camp-fireS and public entertain
ments as often possible, and open the doors
to the public at large, so that they may see the
sort of stuff soldiers are made of
Comrade J. ii. Marvin, Sterling Centre, n
/ Y, writes us that Hudson Post, No. l5J, O. Pair
Haven, has installed the following officers ::
| Commander, 6. II. Bowen; S. Y. G., +. NJ.
Jones; J. V. c., George Adams; Surg, O..
Bloomfield; Chap, l.. C. SAINT; q. NJ, J. c..
Marvin; Adi't, NJ. Mcdonald; o. D., A. w.
Bancroft O. Co. L. Humphrey; S. NJ, S. G..
Brown q. NJ. s., III. Caswcll.
Comrade Melvin w. Sanborn, Greenwich, n.
Y, writes Us That Albert Cook Post, No. 326,
recently established at that place with fifteen
charter members, now numbers twenty five,
! aud is steadily increasing in membership.
! There are II large number of votCrans residing
in that vicinity, and it is expected TO increase
the membership to fifty at least.
Rathban Post, No. 277, Corning, n. Y, has
/ installed the following officers: Commander,
Geo. Swing!e; S. V. c. L. w. Palmer; j. V. c.,
| j. Oldham; Adjt., q. NJ. Clark; q. NJ, n. Tag
CART Chap, L. H. Haradon Surg, Charles
Thomas; o. d., W. Vanderwalker; 4. q. NJ,
j. NJ. Palmer o. G., Il. ID. Haines