The National tribune., 1883-11-01
PENNS NSYLVANIA.


us the following budget of Western Pennsylya-
MIA news:
Post No. 50, of McKeesport, was inspected
by Department Inspector Sample, on the 29th
ult-, and found in a prosperous condition.
They report over s., 900 in the treasury TO the
credit Of their relief fund.
Post No. Isl, of Braddock, assembled for an
nuals inspection on the 9th ult Department
Inspector Sample was present, with number
of prominent g. A. Z. men, all of whom were
handsomely entertained by the boys, assisted
by the League ladies connected with the Post.
This Post at one time stood at the head of in
fuential country Posts in this part of the State
but factional dispute caused the withdrawal
of majority of the active members. Com
mander Iapsly came to the front, the breach
was healed, and dropped members as well as
suspended ones were gathered into the fold,
and the indications now are that 181 will re-
sumo her former position at the head of the
list of country Posts. Having learned les
son, this, as well as all neighboring Posts,
should profit by it.
Post No. 199, of Turtle Greek, viii assemble
on the I'd inst for annual inspection. This is
one of the best country Posts in this section
not large numerically, but in the SUMS con-
tributed for relief of comrades and other acts
OF charity, it has record the members are
justly proud of. Many OF its members walk
six miles, over horrible country roads, to at
tend regular meetings. The business of the
semi-monthly meetings is promptly attended
to, and its large charity fund Systematically
dispensed. J. B. Holland is the efficient Com
mander
The social event of the season, thus far, was
the bean-bake and Campfire of 125 at the CO.
liseun. Allegheny, on the 25th ult, to which
only G. A. r. members and their families were
invited. Commander Gerwig is very popular
with the boys, and all his suggestions looking
to advance the interests of the Post are
promptly and successfully carried out. The
programme on this occasion was as follows:
Music. Grand Army band; calling meeting te
order by Commander Charles W. GerYig; aa-
dress OF welcome by Comrade w. D. Moore Of
12S; music, Recollections of the War;" Grand
Army band; address by Colonel w. A Stone, of
Post 6S; Old and Young American Drummers,
by Timothy Gohagan, of the wars of 1S12-61,
and Master Barnes, Drummer Boy of 125;
Hunters Call" Arch RoWand Quartette; reci-
tation, "The Old Blue Coat" Mrs. Belle G.
Coombs; music, Grand Army band; "Love
Song" John Leech and Grand Army band
| address, Past Department Commander Pearson,
of Post 3; Medley" Arch Rowand Quartette;
address, Colonel Thos. M. Bayne, of Post 3;
.'Zouaye Lightning Drill" by Master Lou
Smith; volunteer remarks and songs
The question, "Who will be our next De-
partnent Commander" is very frequently
| asked, and the answer generally given, 81
give it up" Last year our friends in the east
conceded the west was entitled to the honor,
| and asked representative men IN the west to
| select candidate, and the one SO named would
receive the support of eastern delegates To do
this the two leading candidates, viz, Dyer of
120 and Dennison Of LII, agreed upon COM
mittee of representative men, who sent out a
circular letter to the various Posts west of our
| imaginary line, asking the Posts to express
their choice of the two candidates by indorse-
ment; the result was e majority for Dyer,
/ whereupon Dennison, good soldier and
| most perfect gentleman, stepped down and out
and peremptorily refused to allow his name
to be used in connection with the Office
The Eacampment met, and with Osborne,
| Dyer, and Patterson as candidates, the first
named, in accordance with programme pre-
viously arranged, was elected Commander by
/ the vote of the last named swinging to him on
second ballot. Thus the west was defeated,
and the honor conferred where it was conceded
| 1t did not belong but the object of the prime
mover in the kick was fully accomplished,
viz, anything to beat Dyer" In brief, this
is the history of the last Encampment as re-
membered by the writer, so far as relates to
the election Of the Department Commander.
Already the question of the next Commander
| is being discussed and number of good men
are named in that connection. Post No. 3
| presents the name of Comrade Geo. Chalmers
and Post No. 155 will offer Comrade Samuel
| Harper; Post No. 157 will name Comrade w J.
| Patterson, while Post No. 120, not satisfied
with the bargain and sale of last year, viii
| insist on her favorite son." L. III. Dyer. Now
anyone of the above-named would make excel
| lent Commanders. Dyer is perhaps the best
| known throughout the Department of those
named; his record is good, and his chances are
! at least as good for the honor sought as that
Of any other. Samuel Harper is well and favor
ably known throughout the Department. par
| ticularly as Assistant Inspector during Com
| MAJ cd pfcfru NH
the Posts of Allegheny county were thoroughly
inspected for the first time in tho history of
| the Department. He has been in attendance
/ at all Encampments, both Department and
National, for number of years, is an active,
jealous worker in the ranks, is very popular
with the boys, because Of the fact that no mat
| ter when the call nor whence it comes he
promptly responds and performs whatever du-
| ties assign ID him. As between the friends,
| Dyer and Harper, the contest will be warm,
| but, let us hope, honorable and friendly.
Let US not forget to take with us into this
contest that fraternity that should bind us
| together as comrades, and a little charity for
those who do not think exactly as we do.
A Camp Ere was held at Chase Post, Nc. 80.
/ Titusyille, Pa, on the 26th ulk In spite of the
pouring rain the hall was crowded. The dec
| orations W o gorgeous and the supper excel
| lent. DR.. j. L. Dunn delivered the opening nd
dress, and was followed by Rev. DR.. Fraden-
berg and Rev. J. Allen Maxwell Many others
contributed towards the entertainment by
| songs recitations &c. Miss Stoddard sang the
Red, White and Blue" with much effect.
Altogether he affair was unmarried by any un-
pleasant feature, and was fin pcially and soci-
| ally brilliant success.
Comrade John 8. venne-s Of Post No. 10, of
Philadelphia, has in his Possession solid silver