The National tribune., 1883-04-12

Brass Band, and the Ladies Relief Corps, which
was present, furnished collation., TO which
the guests and comrades sat down about 10
o'clock. The floor was then cleared for dane
ing and general good time was had by all
present Commander Simonds is to be congrat-
u!ated on the success attending the occasion.
Post IS is wide awake. 1t has doubled its num-
bers the past year and is still on the war path.
"Vidette" writes us that Post No. 1913, at
Ipswich, Mass, held sociable at its hall on
the-29th ult. After some singing and instru-
mental music. ice cream and cake was served
and then the floor cleared for dancing, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by the young folks
until about midnight. The Post has added
nineteen members during the quarter. Fiji
teen were the direct result of the Campfire
held February %. The G.. A. r. in this Depart
ment is waking up to the fact that music might
be made instrumental in aiding to recruit the
ranks, and there Is TO be concert in fremont
Temple, Boston, on the 18th inst, at which the
old army songs will be given by the best mu-
seal talent obtainable, assisted by a chorus of
one hundred old soldiers. Drum-Major White,
OF the Sixth Massachusetts volunteers, one of
the oldest drummers in the Commonwealth,
and Sergeant Plunkett, with the old flag that
he carried at Fredericksburg, where he lost his
arms, viii probably be present. The bugle
calls and also the drum calls will be given.
The primary object Is TO rouse an interest IN
the Grand Army. If there is any money left
after paying the bills it viii go to the Soldiers
Home at Chelsea.
On the 4th instant, Post a, of Haverhill,
lighted Campfire and had the Department
officers present, including Commander Evans,
s. V. c. Billings, A. A. q. Monroe, Inspector,
lawyer, and Aides, Cushing, Beck, 0brion,
and Riley. Comrade Titon, of the Post, chair
man Of the entertainment committee, intro
duced the various speakers, and interSpersed
vocal and instrumental music in pleasing va
riety. The presence of the Sons of Veterans,
of Haverhill, gave added interest to the occa-
sion. An excellent clam-chowder was served
midway in the programme, and eaten with
much zest. Everybody was happy and had a
good time, and Post 81 viii probably receive
some additions to its membership by means
of it.
Friday evening Commander Evans Vice
Commander Billings, Mastering Officer Gibbs,
and Aides Oliver and Willard attended a mis-
sonary meeting, called by Post %, of Leomin-
ster. Post 10, as is usual on such occasions,
when they occur within twenty miles, was on
hand with a large delegation. Good speech
making and music were the literary part of the
programme and a varied bill of refreshments
was thrown in to keep the interest of the boys
from tagging. The meeting did not break up
until after midnight This Post is made up of
good men and they are wide awake. 1t num-
bers above hundred.
Gilman C. Parker Post, No. 3sWatervilIe,
Mass, was mustered on the 9th ult., with forty
charter members. The following are the Off
GERS: Commander, c. L. Stearns; s. V. c., E.
NJ. Fitzgerald; j. Y. c., o. A Kendall; Adi't
d. B. Marsh; Q. NJ, G. O. a. Bryant; Surgeon
o. E. skinner; Chaplain, o. w. Betterly; o.
D., Y. c. Mathews; o. g., f. d. Perry; S. NJ
L. Bosworth; Q. NJ. s, II. II. Wyman. Com
rade Levi Bosworth circulated the petition,
and, it is said, was mainly instrumental in
founding this most promising Post
Grand Army men are rejoicing at the fact of
the legislature just having passed the resolve
TO give the Soldiers Home the $4,000 asked
for by the trustees, without a dissenting vote
in either house. 1t was only necessary for the
legislators to visit the Home and see the work
that was being done, TO make the request set
tied fact, and nothing but the fact of its not
/ being State institution staid them from max
ing the endowment permanent.
Post No. 81, Webster. Mass, on the 9th inst.
celebrated the anniversary Of Lees surrender.
ComTade James Bracken gave a description of
the scene, which, with singing by the Post
/ quartette and other features, made up an excel
| lent programme The Post is making extern
siye preparations for Decoration Day and the
/ town has voted 500 towards the expenses
General Charles Deyens VIII be orator.
| Thursday evening, the 5th inst, the COM
rades of Post 30, of Cambridge, visited the Sol
diers' Home at Chelsea, many of them taking
their families along and gave the 100 old vet
Grams there a mixed entertainment, prominent
in which was screen-display by DIR. Holt, of
the Post Both the inmates and visitors of the
Home passed q very pleasant evening.
Post "a. Berlin, Mass, held Campfire
Wednesday evening, April 4. Comrades E. p
! Gibbs and Charles Frazer of the Department
staff and delegations from Marlboro, North
boro', Fitchburg and Leominster were on hand
and helped make business lively until about
midnight. A very enjoyable time was had
Fairfax" Medfeld, Mass writes us that
Past Department Commander George H. Patch
delivered an able and interesting lecture in the
/ Town Hall in that place on the 9th ult. He
discussed the Maryland campaign and Southern
prisons IN his usual happy manner.
Charles Ward Post, No 90, of West Newton,
Mass, visited the Natick Post, on the Both ult,
to participate in grand Campfire.
Dudley, Mass, has voted $50 for decorating
soldiers graves. The local Post will partici-
pate in the exercises of the day.
Comrade W. H. Bartlett, of Post 10, Worces.
ter, Mass, Will deliver the memorial address at
Amesburg, Mass.