The National tribune., 1883-11-01

uduSc OI Inc Sl1In Army SOTpS. l0SiUo UDe
border of the cross it is blue enameled, and
"23" stands out boldly in the center. On the
back is an inscription which shows that it be-
longed to member of company A. Six weeks
since Venner found this corps mark, and he de-
sires to restore it to the proper owner at the
earliest moment. His address is 1905 Fair
mount avenue.
There was supper and hop at the hall
of Alfred Coles Post, No. 800, at Little Marsh,
Pa, on the evening Of the 18th ult., for the
purpose of raising funds to provide the hall
with furniture. The affair was quite success,
both socially and fnancially-the supper being
managed by Adjutant ]. w. French, the dance
by Commander ID. Avery and Quartermaster
j.. 0. Beach, assisted by Q. G. Thompson, and
the receipts were about $50.
Captain Henry F. Leo, a member of Court
land Saunders Post, No. 21, of Philadelphia,
Pa, and formerly a member of the One Hum
dred and Eighteenth regiment OF Pennsylvania
volunteers died at the Presby Hospital,
October 22 of Bright's disease lie was in his
fifty first year, and resided up to within two
days of his death at 262 Budd street. He was
buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Several members of General ZoolS Post, No.
III, OF Norristown, Pa, attended the Campfire
held by Post No. g. of Philadelphia, on Grand
Army day. Mrs. Anna Hostein and Mrs WIn.
c. Bonsall, two ladies interested in the work of
the &. A. r., accompanied Zook Post as their
guests.
Commander John Wilmer, of Post No. 56, of
Philadelphia, met with serious accident last
week. While crossing the footway of the
Powelton avenue station it gave way and he
fell through on the track, breaking both legs
and one arm.
Comrade F. H. Lane, Huntingdon, Pa, writes
us that Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer delivered a
most interesting lecture before Geo. Simpson
Post, No. Al, Of that place. on the 18th nit, the
subject being Camp and Hospital"
The soldiers monument committee of Ger
mantown Pa, has held its last meeting. All
bills have been paid, balance of $52 remain
lng which the association will expend in keep
ing the grounds surrounding the monument in
order.
William McCallister, member of General
John +. Reynolds Camp, No. 4, Sons of Vet
Grams, OF Philadelphia was buried from his
residence, 1884 South Fourth street, on sun
day, October %.
Posts Nos. II and 15 of Manayunk, Pa,
made street parade in chat place on Wednes-
day, October a, prior to participating in the
grand parade in Philadelphia.
Comrade George e. Reed, OF Post No. IS, of
Harrisburg Pa, intends delivering series Of
lectures in that State, free of cost to tho Posts
and for the benefit of their relief funds.
Comrade John Gilligan, of General Zook
Post, No. II, of Norristown, Pa, is the posses
sor of a mortar made from Confederate bullets
picked from the battlefield at Petersburg, Va.
A number Of ladies' in Philadelphia have
volunteered to give a concert to aid the new
naval Post, and glittering prospects exist for
the success of the movement.
Comrade William B. Nelson, Of G. ". Town
Post, No. d. Philadelphia. was buried from his
residence, No. q Queen street, on Sunday, 0c-
tober %.
Comrade Jacob Krissinger, Berlin, Pa, who
sends us seven new subscribers, writes Us that
the Post established at thatoplaee last summer
is doing well.
The members of Post No. y, of Philadelphia,
Pa, expect shortly to have grand ox-roasa.