The National tribune., 1884-09-04
MINNESOTA

MINNESOTA
ID. s. Hunter, Anoka: The hall of J. s. Cady
Post. No .. was destroyed by fire on the 10th ult,
with all its furniture and some pictures that be-
longed to individual members. Among other
things destroyed was map that was used at Gen.
X. Il. Lees headquarters during the The
Quartermaster's Office also burned, with the
Rituals cards, and $40 worth of GA r. and silk
badges, and $40 in money, together with the Com
Inander's sword and sash. The GAR. and I. b.
flags, drums, etc, were saved We are not dis
couraged, as we held our regular meeting on the
22d and made arrangements TO resume business as
though nothing had happened.
MICHIGAN
Frank Chaubert, Charlevoix: Baxter Post, No.
1l9, of this place, held Campfire at which over
800 visitors were present
MISSOURI
John S Ferguson, Department Chaplain, Jeffer-
son City: In obedience TO order issued by our
worthy Dept Commander Chamberlain, went to
Tuscunlbia Miller Co. on the 10th inst, and mus
tered in John Workman Post, No. l91, with 43
charter members: Commander, w. A. Hackney;
S. V. C., 7. B. Robinson; J. v. G., J. H. Todd;
Birdsay; Chap. L. G. Miller; O. D.. L. Bacon;
o. G., A J. Bridger; 5. NJ, g. w. Martin; q. Nj.
s. Geo; MaEtin.-F; G. Lenhart Holden: We
hope to add to that number in the near future.
NEW YORK.
B. D. Skinner Grcenport: The second annual
Campfire of Edward Hunting Post No. S53, was
held on the 18th ult. Young's Grove, where the
sion by laying large platform for dancing, speak.
ers and musicians stand fourlong tables capable OF
seating about go people. and by decorating with
flags and flowers About 5000 people visited the
grounds. among them were Gen. Ira Nj. Hedges,
Department Commander of New York and staff,
Corp1 Tanner, and about so others of Post No 327,
of Brooklyn5 Commander Chas A Parkes, of Ed
win Rose Post, No "a, of Sag Hsrbor. also repre-
sentatives of Wadsworth Post, No. AZ, and Abraham
Lincoln Post, No 10, OF New York City; Waldron
Post No. 81 of NyacE; Sedgwick Post, No. /, of
Norwich, Conn; Devin Post. No. las, and Win
chester Post, No. Iy7 and Sons of Veterans of
Brooklyn. During the day remarks were made by
Geo. b. Squires, Corp'l Tanner, DIR. Peck, Maj b.
Z Corwin, and others. The affair will add nearly
$500 TO relief fund. This Post has been organ
lied but a little year, and numbers about 20
members. We accommodating relief fund
against time of need, we have but little call
for relief al present We have had but
since our organization calling for aid, and in that
instance the action of the Post was prompt and
efficient. When the third annual Campfire is re-
ported hope we shall number 100 members---A
grand Campfire of the Grand Army Posts of West
ern New York was held on the Assembly Grounds,
Silver Lake Aug 2I and p Saline . Warsaw:
The annual Reunion and Campfire of the GAR.
Posts of Wyoming County was held at Silver Lake,
Aug q and D. large number of veterans and
then iamliies beng present Ihe exercises OF the
first day consisted OF speeches and recatlons, IN
teTspersed with music by the Perry Helicon Band
and the Peoria Cornet Band In the evening the
beautiful military drama entitled Harry Allen, or
the Union Spy was performed on the stage at the
Assembly Camp ground. under the auspices of John
p. Robinson Post, of Perry, TO large assemblage.
3 n H.
from Nunda started a campfire in front of their
tent and il almost impossible TO get any sleep
through the night, for they were climbing trees,
singing old songs calling the roll, etc, until
the arrival of the trains in the morning tZ2d) when
| they formed in line and marched down to escort
the veterans that might be aboard up to the camp
The forenoon spent in visiting the Pioneer
Log Cabin, talking over old battles, as THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE would have it, Fighting Them
Over and listening the music by the band. After
dinner the ringing of the bell on the Assembly
Building called the people together, when the
ercises of the day were commenced by singing
Marching Through Georgia" followed by a
! splendid rendition OF the Christmas Dinner" by
one of I'VE are very sorry we have forgotten her
name) Wyoming County's fair daughters. Col.
Hicks was then introduced making very able ad-
| dress, followed by that Little Giantp of Western
| New York, Department Chaplain :. s. Ballou, who
kept the audience III laughter for almost an hour.
| Comrade Howe of New York city, recited Shcri-
dams Ride in very able manner. After more
| music by the band the Rev. Mr.. Meade was intro
duced, and gave highly interesting and laughable
account of his visit to the South since the "wah.'
Then followed music and few remarks from other
comrades present, and the annual Reunion of the
GAR. of Wyoming County broke camp.
OHIO
Sydney Brewster Post, of that place, although not
very large is alive 20 all the best interests of the
Grand ArIny.-M. n. Murphy, Mount Vernon
On the go ult, with the assistance of Comrade NJ.
Mitchell, az Iowa. II. 2. and NJ. J. Bennett. of this
| Post, mustered Emerson Opdycke Post, No. 4S6,
at Bladens5urg, Knox Co, Q. Officers: Com
Z
| v. c., Wm. b. Scott; Surg, Dr. y. S. Toland
Chap, D. c. Robson; O. D., Jere Hess; AdJt, n.
K Ramsey; @ II. James Colgin; o. g. John
Wolfe 1t Is the most promising Post. for country
town. that j ever mustered.--NIn Shaffer
Post, No 4sl was instituted at Rappsburg Aug. -
by Special Mastering Officer VI. Munshower. OFF,
Gers: Commander Stephen Dement,; s. V. c., VIM
o'Neil; J.Y. C., James a. Robinson: Adj't Thonp-
son +. Payne; Q. II, jackson Mcconnell; Surg.
A M. Tbornfon; Chap, James Joseph; o. d..
Geo Corn; .. G.. II. NJ Robinson; S NJ, John
Corn; Q. n, s, s. s w. Smith. The Post
starts of with 80 charter members.--0n the 9th
ult., Given Post, No. lS3, of Wooster, o., held a
large picnic near the CITY, having its guests the
Wonan's Relief Corps and Co. d. O.N.G. The at
joyable one.-on the Goth nit. Special Mastering
Officer j. l.. Van Nest, Of Wooster, O., organized
Davidson Post, No. 40 at SnnithviIle with "a char
ter members. The Post was named in honor of
| Revolutionary soldier buried in the hvillt
Cemetery. Officers: Commander. J. j. Weller
6. c. b. NJ Norris; J. v c.. j. N Briczer; Adj.
1 III. s. Thomas q NJ. H. NJ Blattonburg; Surg.
Joseph w Briclser; Chap, ID. Fl. Harter; o. D., II
Norris q. NJ. s, n s. Myers; 4. L, A. Brant; A
ID. c., j. 4. Baker
VERMONT
J. s. Drenan. Montpelier: Ellsworth. Post, No
Is, continues 10 muster in new recruits and il in
very fOurishing condtion.-o. V Joslyn, Bar
ton: The first annual Reunion of Mason Post, No
10, was held on the grounds OF Roaring BrooE
Park, Barton. VT. Aug. sd, when organization
was perfected by electing officers follows: Pres.
Geo. w. Bridgrnan, Barton; V.-P.'s. E. II. Wye
!, Barton.-N. s. Rogers, Newport Centre: Tin
comrades of Baxter and Alexander Posts, of New
port. and Bailey Post. OF North Troy had a yer,
pleasant excursion, Aug. g. to Highgate Springs.
WISCONSIN,
g. s. Smith, White Water: We have Gran,
Army Post here with over 100 members, and il
In fine working order.