The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-06-04

the Counties Of Nicolet, LeSueur. Blue Earth and
Waseca, which occasion large and enthusiastic
gathering OF veterans Is assured Also at the same
ders. which all the old heroes most cordially
| invited. One hundred tents will be furnished by
| the State, and camp will be pitched in German
| Park a beautiful and very inviting spot in the
ter of the city. An efficient committee on subslst-
ance has been appointed which will make satisfac-
tory arrangements for the housing and feeding of
Visiting comrades, with the assurance that meals
will be furnished at IS cents each. less to COM
rades in camp. register vii! be begl f9f tsG use
of visiting comrades. Remember the 10Th Of June
and come. The Reunion of the 9th Mimi, W hich is
TO take place on that day at Mankato, will bring
most Of that regiment to ST. Peter the morning
of the 18th. A special committee will be there to
invite them.
NEBRASKA
w F. Barry Post, No I59, of Liberty, recently
adopted resolutions condemning the action OF See
rotary Lamar in closing the Department on the
death of eX-Secretary Thompson.
OHIO
u. S. r." Mt Washington Joseph F. Troter
Post is in good working order, and although the
membership is not large, it makes up by enthus-
asm what 1t lacks in numbers.
PENNSYLVANIA
The official visit of Col Austin Curtin to the var
Posts of Allegany County has accomplished
great good in a fraternal way. Everywhere the
Commander was given a cordial greetng.-A. G..
Braughan Indiana: Post No. IS of this place can
claim n member what no Post heretofore heard
| from can. TO w.t. full-fedged Chinaman. He was
1 a..
and confined nine months in Andersonvlc, Miller
and other Southern prisons"D. f. Farrand,
Ridgway: Albert w. Perrin Post, of this place,
gave Campfire the 9th, which was very
largely attended. The music, both instrumental
and vocal, which was rendered by local talent, was
of an exceedingly high order. One of the most in
teresing features of the evening the presenta-
ton to the Post by the ladies God bless them-our
friends in peace and warD of n beautiful stand OF
coors, valued at $780, The ladies of Spring Creek
also presented the Post with a banner which cost
$50 The presentation speech was made by c. E.
Holiday esq. and was responded to in behalf of
mander Grosh. The recitation-The Flag Came
Back to Tennessee-by Master Albert Burt, was
rendered in superb style, and wrought up the as
sembly to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. Perrin
Post was joined in Decoration Day services by M:
w. Lucore Post of ST. Marys, and the Grafton of
Senator Goblin was one of the most eloquent we
have ever heard.
TENNESSEE.
+. 8. Jones' Department Commander, Nashville:
Addresses were delivered in the National Cemeter-
les of this Department on Memorial Day as follows:
At Fort Donelson, by Geo. ~ Tillman, esq., Nash
vile. Hon q. f. Wilson. of Louisville; Shiloh,
Hon. H. b. Case, Chattanooga; Murfreesboro',
Judge d. NJ Key, Chattanooga; Marietta, Hon.
Willard Warner, Alabama; Chattanooga, Depart
ment Chaplain, Rev. 4. c. Warner. Addresses
We're also given at Andersonviiie Knoxville and
Memphis.
WASHINGTON TERRITORY
e. II. Marcum Asst Insp. Gen. New Tacoma:
On the 2ith ult at 1890 M the different churches
OF this place met. as per request OF Custer Post NO
6, TO hold Union religious services at the Opera
House. The Post met at G AR Hall and, headed
by Commander +. T. Taylor and Maj. Gen J. w.
Sprague, marched TO the Opera House in full re-
gala The Opera House was soon packed with
the elite of our city. members of W.R.C, No. 2, oc-
cupyng seats on the stage. Appropriate songs
We're sung by the choir ard congregation. The
sermon was delivered by the Rev. !. A. Ward,
Pastor of the VI. T. Church of this city, who is HIM
self an old veteran ana Chaplain of Custer Post. A
more feeling or patriotic sermon never heard.