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ILLINOIS.

Comrade c. ii. Lingenfelter, Canton, ILL.,,
writes us that on Memorial Day Joe Hooker
Post, No. GO, and Post 1877, under command of
Comrade VIM. Waddell, decorated the graves in
Greenwood cemetery-eighty in number. The
address WAS made by Hon. George Hunt, of
Paris
Memorial Day was appropriately observed in
Polo, H., under the auspices of the Post at
that place The orator of the day was Rev T.
A. Read.
From Comrade d. W. Loyal, Warsaw, H., we
have the following list of the officers of War
saw Post: Commander, Colonel B. f. Marsh !;
S. V. c., w. S. Grover; J. V. c., f. Walker;
Surgeon, 4. B. Hunt; Adj't, J. NJ. Cherry; @.
d., Il. c. Floto; Chaplain. L. S. Dennis; o. D.,
l.. Roach; o. g., James Hightower.
Conrade B. B. Campbell, Decatur, Ill.,, writes
us that Post No. 141, of that place. has live
Membership Of 200 and is in splendid working
order
Boston, H., we have the following list of the
was mustered April 5 last: Commander, Lyman
H. Scudder; S. V. c., Robert Livingston; J. v.
c., Williaa p. Hunt; Adj't, Manyille Cham
berlain @. NJ, Edward L. Willis; Chaplain,
Henry b. Southwark; Surgeon, A. V. Lar
rance; o. d., Walter ID. Hodson; O. G., Clay
Riggs; S. NJ, William B. Danford; @. NJ S.,
Jason d. Lowe; O. S., Moses Jewett.
We are i.debted to Comrade E. P. Phillips,
ST. Charles, H., for the following list of the
officers of Elon ]. Farnsworth Post, No. 456,
which was mustered at that place with thirty
charter members on the Goth ult.: Commander,
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON D. c. THURSDAY JUNE 49,

MES The members of the Post assembled at
their headquarters, where they were Joined by
visiting comrades of other Posts, and formed
in procession to the number of 200, headed by
martial music. They marched to the public
square and listened to an address by Comrade
w. W. Russell, an ex-prisoner of Libby, after
which they marched to the public school, where
they were joined by 400 school children OF all
ages laden with beautiful flowers From there
they went to the cemetery, followed by thou
sands of citizens. Twenty graves of comrades
were covered with floral tributes In the city
all business was suspended.
Comrade G. w Barrett Maqnoketa, Iowa,
writes us that the decoration services were
witnessed at that place by fully 5000 people,
and that A. w. Drips Post, No. II, OF which he
is commander, took prominent part in the
ceremonies.
Comrade w A. Dickerson, Ciearfeld, Iowa,
sends us the following list of the officers of
Lenox Post No 316, which was organized, with
twenty seven charter members, on the 23d of
April last: Commander, L. B. Wilson; S. v
c., Drive Kepner; J. V. c., G.. l.. Lang; o. D..
J. E. Huston; @. NJ, A. G. Brice: Surgeon, L.
A. Furgison; Chaplain, Rev. Fred Harris ;
Adj't, w. T. Wilson; S. NJ, J. Z. McKinzie;
O. NJ. ST. George Pascal; O. G., A. NJ, Page.
We are informed by Comrade Zenas Plumb,
Stuart, Iowa. that Maxwell Post, No. IA, of
that place, mustered in eleven recruits at its
meeting on the oath nit, and is in excellent
working order. He sends us also the following
list of its officers: Commander, John HerrIott;
S. V. c., T. NJ. Newly; J. V. c., J. Lupton (;
Adj't Fred Fritz; @. NJ, j. r. Martin; Chap
lain, 2. Plumb O. D.. r. w. Kennedy; Q. g.,
Charles Hench; @. NJ. s., Jacob Yeager; S. NJ,
S. r. Stanley; Surg, Ii. Il. Bacchus.
We are informed by Comrade j. L. Matthews,
Wellman, Iowa, that Comrade ]. A. Rigger, OF
Ed. Hamlin Post No. 112, of that place, with
eight comrades, organized new Post at Keota,
with twenty-five charter members, on the even
ing of the 18th nit.
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MISSOURI.

Comrade James g. Mcintosh, La Plata, Mo-,
informs us that the Memorial Day services,
held under the auspices of Post No. IS, of that
place, and Corporal Dix Post, of Kirkwell
were complete success in every respect.
Comrade John Feners, Linn. Mo-. informs us
that General George B. Boomer Post, No. 81,
directed the ceremonies on Decoration Day.
Comrades Marquand. Brock, Kidd, Peters and
Berry addressed the as5emblage, which was
very large. We are also indebted to Comrade
Feners for the following list of the officers of
the Post Commander, W. A. Ferguson; S. v.
c. Theophile Dubrouillet J. v C., Wilson
Shirley; @. NJ. j. K. Kidd; Adj't, Jno. Feners;
@. NJ. s., John Sting; S. NJ, John II. Allen: O..
d., James Ferguson; O. CD. F. Bacon; Sur
geon, DR.. D. A. Waters Chaplain, John Peters /;
Sentinels, F. David and J. L. Parahm.
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KANSAS.

Comrade G. W. Baldwin, Cherokee, Kan, in
forms US of the death of Comrade j. d. Blake,
Of Custer Post, No. %.
0swego, Kan, at an early hour on Memorial
Day, donned holiday attire, and the people
from the surrounding country focked in by
hundreds. The services, which were very
beautiful and Impressive, were held under the
auspices of 0swego Post.
Comrade D. Buck, Morantown, Kan, informs
us Of the death of Comrade Henry Cochran,
late of company d, 9Th Kansas cavalry, which
occurred on the 18th ult Deceased was a
member of Sanders Post, No, 254, of Moran
town, which, Comrade Buck writes US, is in
splendid working order
Comrade II. V. Jackson Madison, Kan, in
forms US that fully one thousand people assem-
bled to witness the ceremonies on Decoration
Day, which were conducted under the auspices
of Madison Post and visiting veterans. The
orator of the day was Colonel Friedrich.
Comrade G. Hammerberg, White City, Kan.
writes us that Fisher Post, No $50, is in a
prosperous condition, adding to its numbers at
every meeting Comrade Hammerberg also
informs US that the chaplain of the Post Com
rade Chilsonj has been missing for some weeks,
and as he had a considerable sum of money on
his person when last seen, it is feared ne has
met with foul play.
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INDIANA.

At Union City. Indiana, an eloquent address
was delivered on Memorial Day by Chaplain
Hobbs, OF the Post at that place.
At yevay, Ind, on Memorial Day, the court
house and residences were decorated with flags
and evergreens. at the cemetery prayer was
offered by Rev. Harvey Harris, after which
Colonel Ward and other officers Of Patton Post
rendered the exercises Of that society. Tent
ing on the ola Camp Ground was sung by a
number of ladies and gentlemen. The orator
OF the day was Captain a. d. Van 0sdol.
Comrade George B. Hess, Monroe City Ind,
writes us that John Coons Post, No. SO, of that
place, has fifty members, and is in splendid
working order.
Comrade w. 7. Walters, Reno, Ind, writes
US that Mckinley Post, No. 1903. of that place,
appropriately observed Decoration Day.
Comrade John H. Dolstrnm, Waynetown,
Ind. informs Us that new Post was recently
mustered at that place with thirty-one charter
members. Comrade VIM. Rider is the com
mander of the Post.
Comrade George L. Gegner, Ridgeville, Ind,
writes US that a new Post, with twenty-five
charter members, has just been organized at
Ridgeville, Ind, and has excellent prospects of
success.
Comrade John n. White, Petersburg, Ind,
writes us LDat recently nc went 10 the toWn OF
Union and organized and installed the officers
of Post No. 349. Union is situated ten miles
southwest of Petersburg The material in the
Post is first class-nearly all the members be-
ing the best farmers in the county. They are
able TO do great deal Of good work among
the needy and destitute wards Of the G. A. Z
The following is roster of the officers Of the
new Post: Commander, George Chambers; S.
V. C., Jesse B. Hoover; j. Y. G., Archibald
McAtee; o. d., Robert Hudson; 0. G., John
Hart; Chaplain, J. A. Shrodes; Surgeon, VIM
G. Conner; O. ~. Samuel Hargrove; Ad5t
VIM. Z. Mc4ugh; S. NJ, Ben Mcclellan; @. NJ
s., Jacob AIcAtee.
At Warsaw, Ind, Decoration Day was gener.
ally observed. nearly all the different organiza-
tions turning out and aiding in the ceremonies
Addresses were made by Rev A. f. Mahin and
Captain W. S. Marshall
At Washington, Ind, Memorial Day services
were conducted under the auspices Of CARRIER
Post, Of that place.
Comrade l.. Sims, Middle Fork, Ind, inform.
us that the services held on Memorial Day
under the auspices Of General Reynolds Post
No. I22, were of the most interesting and i'm
pressiye nature and witnessed by large as
semblage.
Comrade R. BARLEY. Elizabeth, Ind, informs
us that Post No. 319, of that place, held Decora
ton services this year-the first ever heli
there.
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Michigan Prisoners of War Association.

We are indebted to Comrade B. r. Finlay-
son, Detroit, Mich, for the following list of the
reeentIy-eleeted officers of the Michigan Asso-
citation of Prisoners of War: President, B. L.
Finlayson, Detroit; first vice-president, w. L.
Rice, Lansing; second vice-president, A. B.
Crane, Henderson; chaplain, J S. Preston,
Lyons; treasurer, E. o. Hodge, Detroit; secre-
tary, J. E. Norton, Detroit. Executive COM
mittec, B. r. Finlayson, Detroit; J. w. Davis,
Detroit; ]. E. Norton, Detroit; l.. C. Barnard,
Ionia; 0. F. Morse Sinclair. Delegates to Ma
tional Convention-First delegate, c. G. Hamp-
ton, Detroit; second delegate, w. F. Atkinson,
Detroit; third delegate, w. i. Rice, Lansing
fourth delegate, o. II. Perry, Flushing; fifth
delegate, J. Z. Tucker, Port Huron. Alter
nates-First N S. Kirk, Howell second, w.
H. Blanchard, Flat Rock; third, j. E. Norton,
Detroit; fourth, ]. w. Fay, Detroit; fifth, Fl.
H. Ladd Detroit
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CALIFORNIA.

Decoration Day at Honolulu, Hawaiian
Islands, opened delightfully."-, the weather be-
ing clear and bracing In response to the invi-
tation Of George w. De Long Post, the Legis-
lature adjourned at noon, and many of the
members attended both the exercises of the
afternoon and evening. The column, which
marched to the cemetery, formed about 2
o'clock, and consisted of tho police Royal
Hawaiian band, George w. De Long Post, under
Commander Mott; disabled comrades, Minister
Daggett Consul Mckinley and Governor
Dominis and staff. At the cemetery the serv-
ices were of the most interesting and impress
sive nature, the Grand Army ceremonies being
conducted by De Long Post Remarks were
made by Comrades Green, Hagan, Lame and
Emerson. After the decoration of the graves
one of the most interesting incidents of the
day took plaee-the dedication of the soldiers
lot in the cemetery,--the formal transfer to the
Post being made in a few graceful words by
Hon John H. Patty. The lot was received in
behalf of the Post by Commander Mott in a
short but eloquent speech of acceptance. Re-
marks were also made by Comrade Cruzan,
Jay Green, Dr. Hagan and DIR. N. b. Emerson
In the evening the exercises were held in
Music Hall, which was beautifully decorated.
In the center of the stage was picture of
Lieutenant De Long, after whom the Post
was named, while to the left stood column
bearing the names Of J. B. Dickson, I'll. Mckay,
C. H. Rose, III. A. Scott, U. S. A., and G. p Shir-
ley, u. S. n, deceased comrades of the Post.
The stage was occupied by members of the Post
and by the ladies who assisted in the musical
and literary exercises. The king, accompanied
by Chamberlain Judd, occupied the royal box.
Many foreigners, unable to find seats below,
were in the balcony, which was also occupied
by many Juvenile Hawaiians The programme,
which was an excellent one, consisted of music,
song and recitation; and the Grafton of Com
rade A. s. Hartwel, which was replete with
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pated in by the townspeople and the citizens
Of the surrounding country. The address,
which was delivered by Mr. Williams, was an
admirable one.
From Comrade James G. Church, Brockton,
Mass, We have the following list of the officers
of the Post at that place: Commander, G. A.
Grant; s. V. c., Frank Luce; J. V. c., John
Hall: S. NJ. S. B. Easton; Adi't William r.
Benker; Q. NJ, Fred Hanson; Chaplain, F. NJ.
Shaw; o. D., L. l.. hayden; O. NJ S., r. f..
johnson; Surgeon, A. L. Paul, Nj. ID.
Comrade H. P Mitchell, Melrose. Mass, in
forms rs that Post No. 4, of that place, is in a
very prosperous condition aud mastering new
recruits at every meeting.
Veteran" Plainville Mass. writes us that
the dedication of the new bali of George II.
Manitien Post last month was very pleasant
occasion
Veteran" also informs us that the observ-
ance of Memorial Day was a great success at
Planville-Manitien Post taking prominent
part in The proceedings. The orator of the day
was Colonel w. II. Hart, OF Chelsea
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DAKOTA.

The organization of new Post of the Grand
Army is being talked of by the veterans of
Faulkton, Oak
General Orders, No. 4, issued at Sioux Falls,
Oak, on the 4th inst. by order of Thomas S.
Free, Department Commander-WesIey S. Pot
ter, A. A. G.-contain the following:
Comrade Herbert z. Dewey. of SuIIy Post. No.
10, Pierre is hereby announced Judge Advo-
cate the staff Of the Department Commander,
In place OF ComraGie o. =. Russell
The memorial from the national committee on
pensions has been received and distributed to
Posts. The committee represent the Grand Array
of the Republic in accordance with the action Of
the National Encampment. In view of the work
performed and the attendant responsibilities at
tached to the report-inyoying relief in thousands
OF pension cases-it is deemed advisable that
prompt expression of concurrence Ia this report be
had. Posts requested 10 take action at once
and send official notice TO our Delegate IN Congress-
and to such Senators and Representatives in Wash
ington as they may be acquainted with.
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WASHINGTON TERRITORY

Comrade S. F. Hoskinson, Seattle. Wash
Ter, writes us that at noon on Memorial Day
all business was suspended, and old and young
turned cut to decorate the graves. Fully 3,000
people assembled in the beautiful grove to wit
ness the memorial exercises, which opened
after prayer by Rev. g. Herbert Watson, by
services over the cenotaph by Stevens Post in
memory of the unknown dead Hon. Eben
Smith, president of the day, delivered an elo-
quent and patriotic address, which elected en-
thusiastic applause. Addresses were also made
by DR.. [. I. Minor, orator of the day, and Hon.
III. G. Strive, mayor of Seattle.
Comrade E. r. Marcum, New Tacoma. Wash.
Ter. writes us that Custer Post, 10. s, of that
place, observed Memorial Day with the usual
ceremonies.
We are informed by Comrade C. F. Wight
man, Walla Walla, Wash. Ter, that Memorial
Day was observed at that place under the au-
spices of a. Lincoln Post, No. 4. The orator of
the dayton. Joseph Jorgensen- fine
address.
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WISCONSIN,.

Comrade II. C. Cruger, Waterloo, Wis, in
forms as that Memorial Day was appropriately
observed at that place under the auspices Of
Oscar f. AIattice Post, No. 119, assisted by the
citizens. The floral decorations were beauti-
full and artistic in design and finish. the Grafton
of Professor Sheridan was excellent, and the
affair generally great success.
Comrade H. C. Curtis, juneau, Wis, informs
US that on the 31st nit. he mustered in at that
place Geo. NJ West Post, No. 165, with twenty
five charter members. The commander of the
new Post is e, NJ. Rogers, and the adjutant
Dewitt Bradford.
Cornrade IT, c. spaulding Tonah, Wis, writes
us that Decoration Day was grandly observed
in Tomah under the auspices of Henry W.
Cressy Post The Post and the people of east
ern Monroe county formed in procession and
marched to the burying ground, about e-half
mile south of the city, where the Post per-
formed the parts laid down in the ritual
At Fond du Lac, Wis, early on Decoration
Day all the business houses were closed and
the people generally turned out to participate
in the ceremonies, which were held under the
auspices of Edwin A. Brown Post very
pleasant incident of the day was the presenta-
ton to the Post by the widow and daughter of
Captain Brown latter whom the Post is named)
of a handsome flag.
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MAINE.

comrade George W. Bridges. Spragueis Mills,
Ac.. writes a. that the services at that place
on Decoration Day were held under the direc-
tion Of Regel Annas Post. No I04, and were
very successfully performed.
Gonra8e Nelson Gould, Pennington, Me-,
writes Us that the services were held there on
Memorial Day under the auspices of John II.
Appleton Post No. -. Rev. Mr.. Haskell, OF
Lewiston, was Tie orator Of. the day.
We are nfouned BY Comrade George r. Dut-
fon, Lewiston, Me-. that Custer Post, No z, OF
that place, was inspected on the goth ult and
pronounced = II by the inspecting officer.
At springValc Ne, the Memorial Day exer
ciscs were carried out with complete success
although the weather was somewhat cold
Willard Posi-, No. 70, the Odd-Felows, and
other organizations took part in the services.
Knowles Relief Corps. 10. 4, corinna, Me-
Mrs. Abbie Bigclow president, -reccntly pre-.
scented the Post to which it is auxiliary with
o. handsome flag
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NEBRASKA.

At Red Cloud, Neb, the exercises on Memo
rial Day were held under the auspices of Gar
field Post, and an eloquent Grafton was deliv-
cred by Comrade David Lutz
Comrade John c. Bonnell, Lincoln, Neb., in
forms us that Memorial Day was observed at
that place under the auspices of Farragut Post,
No. %. As the veterans marched past differ
ent points in the city they were greeted by
patriotic airs sung by choruses of school chill
dren. In the procession an old war horse,
" Dayy Crockett" formerly owned by mem
Der OF the 18th Kansas cavalry, but now the
property of Comrade Stewart, of Farragut Post,
had a conspicuous place, while living eagle
of immense proportions was also prominent
figure. The orator of the day, Comrade A. S.
Cole of Nebraska City, delivered a splendid
address, which was listened to with wrapt at
tention by the large concourse of people who
had assembled to witness the ceremonies. The
exercises, which were conducted under the
management of Guy A. Brown, P. c. of Farra-
gut Post, were carried out without flaw and
reflected great credit upon the management.
On Memorial Day hundreds of teams brought
the visitors into Hastings, Neb., TO participate
in the ceremonies held under the auspices of
the Post at that place. The day was fine, and
nothing was lacking to make it a success in
every particular
Comrade W. W. Crane, Ashland, Neb, in
forms US that a. B. Fox Post, No. It's, is not
located at Ashland, as stated in THE TRIBUNE
of the goth ult., but at Louisville, Neb. He
sends us also roster of the officers of McCool1
Post, No. 81, of Ashland, as follows: Com
mander ]. A. Jury; S. V. c., C. B. Hackney !;
j. V. c., P. How; Adj't W. w. Crane; O. D.,
]. P. Brooks: G. NJ, A. D. Cook; @. NJ. S.,
Jesse Moon; Chaplain, David Anderson: Sur
geon, E. c. Bickford
Comrade III. G. Adell, Wahoe, Neb., writes
us that John A. Andrew Post, of that place. is
in prosperous condition, having a member
ship of seventy-fye and a prospect of con-
siderable addition to that number in the near
future. He sends us also roster of the officers
of the Post, as follows ~ commander, NJ w.
Stone; S. v. c., G. NJ. Coop; J. V. G., G. w.
Small; o. D., NJ. d. Coop; O. NJ, E. E. Lyel
CHAPLAIN, ]. B. Davis; Adi't, Jacob Ort.
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MINNESOTA.

Comrade w H. Earl, Rochester, Mimi, in
forms US that Custer Post, No. Al, of that place,
which was organized last September with
twenty-six charter members, has now ninety
five comrades on its rolls and twenty applica-
tions for membership on file.
We are indebted to Comrade S. A. Pierce,
Rushford, Mimi, for the following list of the
officers of Post No. 81, which was organized at
that place on the 18th ult. with thirty charter
members: Commander, N. p. Colburn; S. V. c.,
J. S. Patten; ]. " c., G. w Gore; Chaplain,
Jno Tisdale; Adj't, c. W. Rockwell; o. D., A.
E. Ball; O. NJ, S. A. Pierce; Surgeon, Fl. c..
Grover; Guard, Henry Stage
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"Antieiam,D Portsmouth, y. H., informs us
that about seventy OF the veterans residing
there escorted the remains Of Comrade Joseph
Nash To the grave on the lst inst Deceased
had been a member OF company X, 10th New
Hampshire volunteers.
Comradc NJ {. Rogers, Newport Centre, Vt,
writes MS that Memorial Day was observed at
that place by the Grand Army Post the citi-
zcEs and school Of the town. The address was
delivered by Dr. Branch, Of Coventry.
We are informed by Comrade Thomas II.
Farrells, Waterbury, VT. that Memorial Day
was appropriately observed at that place, the
Grand Army Post and other organizations
there taking part in the decoration OF the
graves
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Reunion Of the 18th Illinois volunteers.

The surviving members Of the old 15th regi-
ment Of Illinois infantry, held their third an
nual Reunion at Rockford, H., on the 2ith ult.
In the afternoon tie veterans marched 70 the
American House. where they found an array
Of palatable yiands awaiting them. Addresses
were made by Major ~ c. Warner, Hoa r. Z.
Crawford. Captain II. A. smith and others.
At the business meeting, which occurred az
ter the banquet, the following officers were
elected; President, Captain =, d. Preston. OF
Chicago. secretary, G. ~ Ross, OF Aurora;
treasurer and corresponding secretary, Il. ID.
Woodruff OF Rockford
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IOWA.

Comrade Samuel NJ. Harms, Button, Iowa,
informs us that Leu Daley Post, of that place,
has adopted resolutions urging Congress to in
crease the pension of soldiers widows from So
to SIP per month; to equalize bounties; to pay
the soldiers the difference between gold and
the deprecated currency in which they were
paid during the war; to make pensions COM
mence at time of discharge or death, and to
grant land warrant to each soldier or sailor
Of 160 acres of land.
Comrade e. P. H. Stone, Clarinda, Iowa,
writes as follows: Warren Post, No. IL, OBJ
served Decoration Day with the usual ceremo-
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COLORADO.

At Aspen, Colo, Winfield Scott Post, No. o.
Warner A. Root, F. conducted the cere-
monies on Decoration Day The town was
very tastefully decorated, aud the exercises
were successfully carried out. Hon. J. W.
Deane, orator of the day delivered fine adj
dress, which was listened to by large con-
course of people.
At Lake City, Colo the ceremonies on Ne
mortal Day were held under the auspices Of
John A. RawIins Post No ..
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NEW MEXICO.

Bee" Wallace, n ~, writes us that the
members of Ben Hopper Post observed Memo
rial Day in al appropriate manner. In the
morning detail from the Post decorated the
grave of A. c. Smith, late of 18th Wisconsin Y.
Y. /. In the afternoon the services, consisting
of music, recitations. &C. were held in the
Grand Army Hall. An ode was read by J. L.
Morris, P. c., and an address made by Major
Bogardus I. p c.
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.

During the past week THE TEIBCsE has for
warGed blaak applications for Pest charters ii
response to requests from the following: Vim.
III. Bolton, Heath. Mass; John l.. Cochran,
Commercial Point, H.. G. G. AciLley. Sabins-
yiile. Pa total Of 237 since The beginning
Of iie present administration.
q TRIBUKE application for Post charter at
Springfield, Pa with twenty signers, has also
been Forwarded to Department Headquarters
during the same time-masing a total OF S.
since the commencement Of the present ad-
Iainlist ion
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Fairfax" Medfeld, Mass, informs us that
the ceremonies on Memorial Day were very
successfully carried out at that place, Elbridgc
Piper Post, No l57, and Moses Ellis Post, No.
l17. participating in the exercises.
ia spite or the unpleasant weather the OBJ
sergGnoc Of Memorial Day ut Natick, Mass,
MAS great success, ard was generally partici-