The National tribune., 1885-05-14
WASHINGTON c., THURSDAY

to the continuous rain all day the crowd was not as
large expected, but the hall was very well
filled and what we lacked in numbers was made
up in enthusiasm. Our Department Commander
present and had charge of the exercises, and to
his zeal we owe much of our success The enter
tainment was opened by the Juniata Cornet Band
playing beautiful march. after which Comrade
Cole introduced Comrade s. l.. Brass, the Com
mander of the Post, who delivered very eloquent
address of welcome, and then came songs by the
daughters of veterans and Rotations by the sons
of veterans, but the best of all was Peek Boo
rendered by little Edna Brass, which brought down
the house until she had to be returned. After the
musical and literary part of the program had been
fully carried out, then came the fun. pan OF
beans offered for sale at 10 cents per vote to be
presented to the LATEST man in the house, and Com
rades X. S. Langley and ID. r. Ball were the con-
tesants and each fought bravely to that his OPP
ponent got the pan of beans. Comrade Langley
declared the LATEST man and carried off the
prize by receiving 80 votes to his opponents 80
realizing 10 the Post $3.50. Next came cake to
be voted to the homeliest man in the house. There
were three contestants, one married man and
two single men, and the ladies present used their
influence against the married man and he was
doomed so John T. Hill carried off the cake with
60 votes, Lockwood As and Picard 80. Another help
to the Quartermaster's funds of Sli50 and then
nice doll, bought by the Post to be voted to
the pretiest little girl in the house. The doll was
placed upon the stage, and Miss Bessie Brown and
Miss Lottie Barger. the two contestants. and Com
rade Il. +. Smith auctioneer, were placed upon
the stage beside the doll, and there never was an
audience looked upon four prettier faces. Votes
started at 5, 10, l5 and on for awhile. but
soon run up TO 81 at time and SO gold pieces and
$40 bills were dropped into the hat as fast as the
teller could count until our side was strapped, and
Miss Barger declared the winner with 1,5l0
votes and Miss Brown $50 votes. netting to the
Post $685. and if there is Post in the United States
that can sell $40 doll for more money than that,
ask them to come to the front. Then came a
cake TO be presented to the best looking lady in the
house, but owing TO the lateness of the hour and
nearly all of us strapped, it only brought Sl340;
Miss Mamie Kerr being the winner. Then came a
genuine old-fashioned supper free to everybody,
and q royal good time was had, and everybody
homo feeling happy,
been noted for liberality and patriotism, and this
entertainment adds new laurals to her fame. Net
proceeds of the evening about $500.
OHIO
very large in numbers still we have number who
take great interest in all that pertains to the adj
yancement of the organization and the fraternal
feeling existing among those who stood shoulder
to shoulder i'll that great conflict. In THE TRIBUNE
/ often notice sketch in relation to those for
whom a certain Post is called, and frequently
the relatives of that person present to the Post
picture as token of their good feelings toward
those doing them honor. Such al event happened
of Ralph Thompson, ST., of this place, enlisted as
private when very young. He was soon after pro-
NOTED to Sergeant for bravery At the battle of
Perryville, KY, Oct g, 1862, he was MORALLY
wounded. He was n model soldier, a Christian,
and one who was beloved by all who knew him.
The picture presented by his father was received
with gratitude. and Serg't Thompson Post extends
q vote of thanks in behalf of those connected with
the deceased comrade. Memorial Day is drawing
nigh. Two OF Our comrades have passed over the
river since last Memorial Day.
OREGON
We are in recsipt of the Roster of the Department
for 1855 The Department officers for the year are
Commander. F. II. Lamb. Portland; s. V. c.. j. c.
Cooper. McMinnvile; j. V. c., H. NJ Gregory, As
toria; Medical Director. w. II. Saylor, NJ. d. Port
land; Chap, +. l.. Story Portland. Council of Ad-
ministration-D. w. Mathews, Ashland; L. j.
Seare, East Portland; +. D. McNfasters, Salem; A
Tyler, Forest Grove; A. Samuels, Corvallis. Rep
rcsentatives to National Encainpment-Rufus In
H.. ~. !knr nfnS
Geo. c. Sears. Portland; E. Il. McElroy, Salem.
Official Staf-Ass't Adjt-Gen., j. w. Christopher
Portland; ASST q. MIG, Il. j. Sarie East Portland
Inspector, Cias. l.. Fay, Portland; Judge Advo-
cate, Geo. IL. Durham, Portland Chief Mastering
Officer, w. A. Ban,z, POrtland Senior Abide
Camp. Lafayette Benedict. The Department EN-
braces the following Pests: Geo. Wright, No. l,
8, Portland; Lincoln No. 4, Portland; Mcpherson,
No. s. Albany; J. Il. Matthew'S No. &, Forest Grove;
j. w. Geary, No. Z, Eugene City; Baker, No 8.
Mansfield; Custer, No. 9, McAIinnviic Scdgwich,
No. 10. Salem; Geo. II. Thomas. No. II, Sverton;
Sumner, No. IL, East Portland; Candy, No l3,
Tisboro; Cushing, No. II, Astoria; Lyon, No 16,
Stayton; A. J. Smith, No. IL, Drain; Preston No.
rem, No. q, North Yamhill; Shiloh, No. 90, indie
pendence; Burnside, No. %, Ashland Geo. Wash
ington, No. "a, Newport; Phil Kcarney No 25,
Albina Donelson, No. %, Sheridan; Gen. Lyte,
No. -, Coquillc City, G. &. Sykes No. %, Eikton;
Reno, No. %, Roseburg.
PENNSYLVANIA
One of the most pleasing events of the season
a Campfire the 18th ult at the hall of John +.
Croll Post, No. l69 Kittaning Pa Quite a num-
auce, and the evening was rendered interesting by
speeches, songs and Rotations.