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

General Orders, No. 5, issued at Hillsdale,
Michigan, by command of Department Com
mander o. A. Janes-Wm. H. Tallman, A. A.
Cts as follows: In conformity with the rules
and regulations of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, and in accordance with National Gus
tom, Wednesday, the 30th day of May, will be
observed as Memorial Day. The different Posts
throughout the Department are requested to
make such arrangements for its observance as
will be appropriate, and in keeping with the
object for which this hallowed day was insti-
tuted, thereby testifying in beftting manner
our devotion to the memory of our country'5
honored dead; paying them just tribute of
praise by floral offerings placed upon their
sacred resting places, significant of our appre-
citation of sacrifices voluntarily made, and of
the suffering they endured that this country
might remain united and a perpetual home for
liberty on the face of the earth. AS the years
go by Memorial Day is more generally observed,
not only by the Grand Army, but by the loyal
citizens, who with hearts filed with pride,
eyinee their appreciation of the services rem
dered by the preservers of our country, and
seek to assist US in preserving their memories
and to perpetuate the history of those who gave
their lives as willing sacrifices that the Nations
life might be saved. As we gather around the
graves OF our fallen comrades, and cover their
silent mounds with earth's choicest garlands,
and raise above them the old flag which repre-
sents the National unity in whose cause they
died, let us be reminded of the thousands who
sleep in unknown and unmarked graves where
they fell barring their breasts to the deadly fire
of desperate traitors. No marble slab marks
their resting places, where loving hands may
entwine the early offerings of an opening
spring. AS We join in those sad, but pleasant
ceremonies, and recount the valor the hero
ISM the patriotism Of our fallen comrades, may
we not forget those whom the dead have left
fn a1fr cara nd - ay,1 drFxr IofI
upon US to preserve untarnished the sacred in
heritance of freedom transmitted to US by for
mer generations. Let US renew our devotion
to the great principle for which we fought and
may the memory of all the sacrifices made by
US incite to still purer patriotism and TO a
more determined and earnest devotion to the
institutions whose perpetuity was secured at
such cost; to a greater love for our country;
to higher respect for her laws, and to a
greater reverence for her flag, so that peace
good will, and prosperity will forever prevail
throughout our beloved land. 1t is recon-
mended that the ceremonies of the day consist
in part of the G. A. r. Memorial Day service,
and that each Post participate as an organiza-
ton in professions to cemeteries or public pa
rades. Flags on Memorial Day should be dis
played at half-mast. Post Chaplains are charged
with the duty OF making full and detailed
report of the ceremonies of the occasion, and
Post Commanders will Immediately after de
mortal Day forward such reports to COmrade
Rev. ]. r. Savage, of Maneelona, Michigan,
Department Chaplain, who will consolidate the
same and report to the next annual Encamp-
ment
Captain Phelix Duffie, who organized and
commanded company K, Nineteenth Michigan
volunteer infantry in the war for the Union
has been called by the Great Commander to the
silent camp beyond the river. Surrounded by
loving friends and kindred, he passed peace
fully away, in his 9th year, at his home in
Battle Creek, Mich, ON April 2lst His death
resulted from paralysis-the climax of prison
experience. He was kind and indulgent
husband and father, wise counsellor, an hon
est man, a good soldier, and worthy member of
Farragut Post, No. 81. He was buried with
most impressive Masonic and military honors.
Comrade r. L. Bunbing writes US that r. G.
Hutchinson Post, No. 129, was mustered at
Fowler, Mich, ON the 21st ult. with twenty-one
charter members, by Commander Crawford, as
sisted by other members of Dresser Post No.
100, Lyons, Mich The following are the Off
GERS Commander, Frederick A. Stow S. Y. c.,
Riley Rice; J. V. c., John Connell; Chaplain,
Samuel g. Mclaughlin o. D., Charles Yanam-
burgh; o. g., Walter L. Mundell; Q. NJ, Will
liam Sage; Adj't., VIM. i. Hammond; @. N. s.,
Allen Freeman; s. NJ, Robert L. Bunting.
Comrade ]. B. Lucas writes US that the off,
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Mich, are as follows: Commander, R. Papst !;
S. V. c., G. Henry; ]. V. c., ]. Reynolds !;
Chaplain, j. B. Lucas, d. D.; Surg. j. j. Boyd !;
O. NJ, John Willis; o. d., Fl. III. Hoffman; o.
g., L. House; Adj't., Oliver Yake; s. NJ, Wat
son Beach; Q. NJ. s., j. Papst.
Comrade c. s Brodt, Commander of Wash
ington Post No. 81, Cadillac, Mich, writes us
that the new patriotic song book compiled by
Comrade Blake, of Kinsman Post, Des Mo:nes
Iowa, is admirable and should be in every Post.
Comrades T. Havens and G. W. Terwilleger,
of c. j. Dickson Post, No. g. Hiilsdale, Mich
gave an exhibition drill lately for the benefit
Of the rowing club. The Post Will produce a
play on the 18th and 18th insts.
Comrade Byron G. Pierce, Henderson, Mich,
who sends us a new subscriber, writes us that
Thomas G. Crane Post was recently mustered
at that place with twenty -eight charter men,
bers.