The National tribune., 1883-01-11
OUR HAVERSACK
And the Very Substantial Rations Which 1t Contains
for the Boys.

AHQ the very SuDStantl8i kal0nS WHICH III COntdlns
for the Boys.
Comrade Pond, of William A. Streeter Post,
No. 145, Attleboro, Massachusetts,, writes US
that the fair recently held by that Post was an
immense success and netted $500. The Off
GERS of the Post are: Commander, Fred Lee
Barron; S. V. c., William o. Connor; J. V. c.,
Thomas II. Gay, Jr.; q. NJ, j. L., TObbit; Adj
iutant, NJ. o. Wheaton; 0. d., A. Pond; o. G.,
Edmund Guile; Chaplain, Cyrus Getchell; S.
NJ, John Slater; @. NJ. Serg't II. S. Adams !;
Organist, G. z. Williams; Librarian, C. Good
ale; Janitor, Pardon Loke. He also writes
that the Bristol County Association had its
regular meeting in William A. Streeter hall on
Wednesday last. 1t was largely attended by
delegates from different Posts in the county.
During the evening William A. Streeter Post
eXemplified the work of the association very
creditably.
A subscriber at West Union, Iowa, writes Ms
"That sociable of Alternately Post of which
mention was made in your paper, was grand
success. We had a bountiful supper, and after
all were served the balance was sold to start a
relief fund in our Post, our Commander acting
as auctiOneer until hoarseness set in, when
Comrade Stewart took his place. Cakes sold as
high as two dollOrs apiece. Comrades, if you
want to increase the membership of your Post,
just get up good soCabes, invite your soldier
friends to participate with you, and you will
find there will be no lack of interest in your
Post"
Comrade s. r. Hill, of New Milford, Conn,
writes US that ION Wednesday, December Goth,
Upton Post No. II, G. A. r., was organized
there with the following officers: Post Com
mander David Z. Soule; s. V. c., Daniel G..
Marshall; J. V. c., David A. Baldwin; Adj It,
S. Il. Hill; @. NJ, G. w. Anthony; Surgeon, j.
Knight Bacon, NJ. D.; Chaplain, Rev. E. T. At
wood; o. d., n. H. Root; o. g., Lewis W. Mo-
sher; S. NJ, John F. Williams; Q. NJ. s., Max
Weisner. The officers were installed by Com
rade VIM. Z. Disbrow Department Commander.
We had sixteen the first night, and three new
ones January 3D."
Comrade II. p. Milford, of Cornwall Bridge,
Conn, writes us that John w. NJ. Gregory Post,
No. 50, was established at that place on the 21st
ult., with sixteen charter members. The Off
GERS are as follows: Post Commander, II. P. Mil
ford; s. V. c., c. r. Swift; J. VIC, c. H. Smith !;
Surg, VIM. Conner; Chaplain, E. S. Dunbar !;
O. D., F. T. Payne; o. c., G. Andrews; Q. NJ,
G. W. Studley; Adj't, R. S. Frink; Q. NJ. s., J.
NJ. Marvel; S. NJ, f. f. Dunbar The Post is
now in good working order.
Comrade Albert Clapp, Marshfeld, Oregon,
writes us that Baker Post, No s, organized
August 18th, with twenty charter members, is
doing well. The officers are as follows: Com
mander, A. S. Fowles; S. V. c., Il. Simpson !;
J. V. c., J. NJ. Siglin; Chaplain, NJ. Tower !;
o. D., |. g. Richard; Adj't w. A. Willard; A.
A., A. Curry; S. NJ, A. d. Morris; Q. NJ, J. G.
Earl Surg, c. w. Tower.
Among the relics exhibited at the annual
fair given by Post 80, of Cambridgeport, Mass,
last week. was an old bugle, the only musical
instrument saved at the battle of Cedar Creek,
Va, October 10, 1864. 1t was presented to Mr..
Albert L. Finney, of CambridgepOrt, by Colonel
J. p Richardson, of Cambridge who COM
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ment during that memorable engagement.
Comrade w. H. Romeshaw, of Greenfield
Iowa, writes us: myers Post, No. 80, is in a
thriving condition. 1t numbers about fifty
members in good standing, and THE TRIBUNEis is
well patrOnized. 4 new Post was mustered at
Fontanelle, January 9th, with the writer as
special mastering officer"
public meeting was held at Valley Forge,
Pa, Monday, to take action towards the erec-
tion of a monument on the Revolutionary camp
ground at that place. A committee was ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions and A. J. Drexel.
of Philadelphia, was chosen treasurer.
Comrade Raphael Nance writes us from
Middletown, Conn, that Mansfield Post, No
So, organized last spring, is now in a very
fourishing condition. Its recent fair netted
$1,000.
Asst Adj't-General w. NJ. Leeper writes us
that 175 Posts will be represented at the COM
ing annual Encampment of the Department of
Kansas at Wyandotte.
Comrade H. II. Jones, Adgtant Of Post No.
275, at Mount Oreb, Ohio, writes US that it is
in prosperous condition, and now numbers
thirty-fve members.
Comrade Martin Raft, of Maquokets, Is,
writes us that A. W. Drips Post, No. a. organ
lied six months ago, now numbers 140 men,
bers.
Conover Post, No. 63, of Monmouth, New
Jersey, during the year, the first of its exist
ence, has greatly increased in membership.
A new Post has been mustered at Magnolia,
Harrison county, Iowa, making seven in that,
the banner county in the State.