The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-05-03
ILLINOIS.

At a regular meeting OF G.. L. Fort Post,
Brimfield, ILL.,, recently held. nine new recruits
were mustered in. Visiting comrades were
present from Elmwood, Princeville, and Peoria
to the number of twenty. Department Com
mander Harper being present, was called on for
remarks, and he gave an interesting ten minutes
speech. The exercises We're closed by Com
mander WeatherwaX, and then good old
Grand Army lovefeast was enjoyed by the
boys. The Post is increasing in numbers at
each meeting. Nine recruits are now waiting
to be mustered in.
Comrade Henry c. Hoffman, South Chicago.
H., writes us that A. E. Burnside Post, No 100,
gave performance ON the 25th ult for the
benefit OF its drum corps which proved success
full both socially and financially The drum
corps numbered fifteen strong, under the leader
ship of Major +. w. Putnam, and rendered
selections, which showed great proficiency. The
proceeds will be devoted to uniforming the
corps, which is composed only of sons of vet
Grams On Memorial Day they will make their
first public appearance.
Comrade l.. d. Kelly assisted by Comrades
Avery, A. s. Wright, S. Van Curan, Geo. Eckert,
and L. Jones, all of Woodstock Post No los
recently mustered Nunda Post, No. 226, Nunda,
H., with twenty-one charter members and the
following officers: Commander, w. III. HUFF
man; S. V. c., Lutte Beckley; j. V. c., Henry
heSeo, huJ L, l. NJ. MdiIofy, u NJ D. H. BECK
ley; Surgeon, VIM. Butler; Chaplain, VIM. St.
Clair; o. d., nj. 4. Richards; o. g., d. B. War
ner; S. NJ, M. Battershall; O. NJ. Sergt., L. E.
Warner.
Comrade John S. Bucl1ner, York, Ill.,, writes
us that Post No. las, of that place, which was
organized last July with eleven charter men,
bers, how has twenty-nine, and several appliea-
tions pending. Its officers are as follows: Post
Commander, John S. Buckner; S. V. c. E. A.
Jackson; ]. Y. c., J. 81. Grant Adjt., W. w.
Evans; @. NJ, F. Derksen; o. D., ]. T. Smith
o. c., H. RAIDER; Chaplain, Rev. w. L. Walters
Surg, A. J. Seemay; Serg't. Maj, Jas. Coyell
@. ~ S., A. Bats.
Comrade John w. Wells writes us that the
ex-soldiers of Nelson and vicinity met at their
hall, by previous agreement, on Saturday even
ing, the 18th uit., and were mustered us Thomas
Handy Post, No. 2l4 by Comrade John Brooks,
of Casey Post, No. 100. The following officers
were elected and installed Commander, James
Sims; S. v c., Richard Alexander j. " c.,
Prevo Raulston; Adj't., B. B. Tarnan Surg,
L. w. Boothe; Chaplain, Joseph Jones; O. NJ,
G. d. Mills; O. d., II. l.. Baker.
Comrade Charles E. Woodward, Shelbyyilie.
H., who sends us two new subscribers, writes
that Cyrus Hall Post, No 13S, of that place, is
in hourishing condition, aud new members
are being added at every meeting. Extensive
preparations are being made for the observance
of Decoration Day.
Comrade Josiah Tulford, Enfield, H., who
sends us two new subscribers, writes that the
Post at that place now numbers forty -eight
members, with fourteen applications pending
Comrade James Drummond, Weston, ILL.,, who
has sent seven new subscribers, writes us that
Weston Post now numbers twenty-five. Com
rade Drummond is officer Of the Day.
Harvard Post, No. 216 was mustered April
14th with twenty charter members and the
following officers: Commander, II. T. Wood
ruff; s. v. c., Jos. Labrec; J.V. c., Ed Rector;
Chaplain, Jas. White; @. NJ, G. W. Onthank
Surgeon, ]. w. Groesbeck; O. D.. I. w. Seav.
erns; O. g., d. E. Pixley; Adj't, N B. Burtch
Asst Adj't, B. ]. Whittleton, Q. NJ, w. Scott