The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-11-15


night of each month.
Captain Warren @. Moore Post, No $50, was
mustered at Hollisterviile, Wayne county, on
November Sd, by Comrade J. W. Keser, a. ID.
c., assisted iIy comrades of Capt. James Ham
Post No 19s of Honesdale The officers are
Commander, Sheldon ol1nstead; S. v. G., ]. NJ. !
Rpckafeller; J. V. c., Jacob Sadler; Adj't,
Ebert Goodrich; @ NJ. e. E. Blake; Surg,
Robert Stanton; Chap, Albert Van Gorder;
o. d., J. Byron Mott; O. G., w. s. Gibbs; S.
NJ, E. Shountz; Q. NJ. S., A. j. Van Gorder.
The nights of meeting viii be the first and third
Fridays in each month Gomrade Kesler says
of the new Post: 1t is composed of solid farm
ers, is well backed by money and ambition. and
viii be bright Post"
Last Thursday evening was the occasion OF one
of those pleasant little affairs for which Post No.
5, of this city, is so well and favorably known,
not only among its immediate neighbors, but by
many comrades of other Departments who have
partaken of the hospitality of the Post. De
sirous OF showing their appreciation of the
kind and valuable services of those who volun-
tesred their assistance at the late war songs
/ concert given by the Post, the Ladies' Aid So
ciety rendered them supper in the Post hall.
Those invited were the chorus of fifty, the
ladies and gentlemen who took part in the
/ tableaux the Post drum and fife corps, (com-
posed exclusively Of SONS OF comrades), and the
entertainment committee. Commander IN
Chief Beath was also among the invited guests.
/
sons sat down to the SIX tables and heartily
enjoyed the elegantly prepared repast, the
/ ladies riYalling each other IN their efforts to
amply provide for the wants of all. After the
many dainties had been thoroughly appreciated,
the balance of the evening was spent in social
intercourse singing and, by the younger ones
present, dancing. At a reasonable hour the
company dispersed, with the univerally ex-
1 pressed sentiment that the evening had been
/ well and pleasantly spent. Just here let me
give you short sketch of what appears to be
/ the only really efficient Ladies Aid Society i'll
/ the city:
THE LADIES AID SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Post No. 5, De-
partment of Pennsylvania, G. 4. r., was or
ganized in this city in July, 1875, and has been
4 in active operation since that time. Its object
/ is to aid in every practical way the interests
and welfare Of Post No. ;; to assist In the cere-
monies OF Memorial Day, and to render such
assistance as il can 10 the sick and to the wild
ows and orphans of deserving comrades. Each
I member must be either the wife, daughter, or
sister Of an active or contributing member of
the Post. The meetings OF the society are held
on the FIRST and third Thursday of the month,
! in its own Observation-Disclosures room in the
4 Post hall The present officers are: President,
4 Mrs. Jos. Oregon; vice president Mrs. a. Imp
1 iitZ; treasurer, Mrs w. Roberts; secretary,
! Mrs W Jones Mrs General Beath is also an
feature in this organization suf,peTs, concerts
| fairs, &c, being frequently giyen-threugh
1 which meats il has added to the Post room
many beautiful and valuable gifts, such as q
piano, organ. national, State. and Post flags,
a fine sciopticon and views, bookcases, and
numerous other things both useful and oEna-
I mental Connected With Its meetlng-rooIn Is
/ large closet. whose ample shelves are thor
oughly provided with all the china glassware,
and cutlery necessary 10 seat 2J0 persons at
/ table All the silyerware and table linen used
on such occasions are likewise the property of
! the society. A complete set Of handsome uni
forms was lately presented to the fife and drum
corps by these ladies, who arc continually on
the lookout for opportunities to do good. Ia
1 fact it is an Aid Society that aids. The Post
thoroughly appreciates the many benefits it
has derived from this splendid organization,
and if you want to touch a tender point III the
heart OF conr8de of Post NJ. 5, just ask him
what he thinks of the Ladies' Aid Society.
GOOD TINE AT NoRRIsTowE.
A book reception was held IN the hall of Post
No. II, of Sorristown, on Wednesday evening
last which was largely attended by the friends
of the Post. Over one hundred volumes of
military, historical, SCIENTIFIC. and other works
were presented to the Post. Past Department
Commander A Wilson Norris Post No. 19) de-
livered most eleqnept address entitled "a
| Private Soldier in the War" followed by some
Harfranft who is a acomrade of this Post. Com
rade Thos j. Stewart A. A G., falso Of Post
No IL recited his famous "SchneideFs Ride
Betsey and / are out" and the parody on
81 Barbara Frietchie" Addresses were also made
by Afiutant Wn J. Wells and Colonel Tbeo
" Bean. The Decamera glee club, of Norris
town, was present and rendered some fine selec-
tions. Many of those present, not having be-
fore thoroughly understood the nature of the
Affair." have requested its repetition, which re-
guest will be complied with IN short time.
REUNION OF THE 18TH Pa. VOLS.
4 Reunion of the surviving members of the
One Hundred and Nineteenth regiment of
1 Pennsylvania volunteers was held at MBnner-
chor Hall, on Wednesday evening last, to GEM
nnemorate the twentieth anniversary of the
: battle Of Rsppahannock Station. In tie alb
sence Of the president. Colonel P. c. Elimaker,
I General Gideon Clark presided. There wers
J about 100 members present. After brief pre-
liiainary meeting. ele comrades proceeded to
the banquetng hall and sat. down TO weh-
spread table. General Clark delivered the in
: tr0aEctOry address, after which a number OF
toasts were given and responded to. General
Jas. w. LaIta, acknowledgement Of Pennsyl-
gania. under Governors HartTanft and HoyT,
gave an outline Of the history Of the regiment
from It's organization in August, 1862, TO the
tine of It's dlsi5andnent. The speaker dwelt
7 particularly upon Jbe part taken IN the battle
among the invited guests were Afr. David Fanst
, and Major Chas. ]. Field, members of the cti-
: zeHs committee having in charge the organiza-
: tien Of the regiment; Colonel Robert L. Orr
and Captains Frank A Lynch and J. Spencer
: Smith, ali Of whom made brief addresses, and
: Major Louis Z. FoEtescue, who gave one Of his
z admirable recitations. Drum-Major III. c. Nc
J, Csrthy exhibited drum which had passed
Z through every engagement in which the regi.
!. ment had participated. The next Reunion vii
]. be held on the 18th Of September, 1884, ths
: anniversary OF the battle Of opequon.
: NOTES.
The movement towards the organization Of
I naval Post N This city, that has been on foo
for s0ne weeks has assumed definite shape
z Application has been made for charter, and
4 tie new Post win be known as "The Raya
4 Post. No. 400.n In order TO avoid two election
: Of officers, which would be necessary if the Pos
Is were organized SO near the end Of the year, /
l. has been decided to hold eff until the first o
, the new year before musscring the Post. Il
IN the meantime permanent quarters viii be Sc
cured, if possible, and funds secured 10 plac
d the comrades on a solid footing at once. 4
AZ large and enthusiastic mestiag was held OF
= Saturday evening last, at which time Dunnbe
/; Of new names were secured and a considerable
sum of money paid in. This win be the frs
distinetively naval Post in the Order, AM
~ everything thus Ear tends to indicate that
Is will be most successful one.