The National tribune., 1885-10-29

dered the old war songs. Tie receipts were 500,
which places the Post good financial basis me
ance.
Col. Jewell, Bethlehem: Commander d. H. Rod
gers, of Samuel Smonson Post. No. DO of Charles
town. Clarke Co, Ind, assisted 10y Comrades ID +.
Wiley, Wyatt j.. Wiley. George w. Coward, Wm
:. Combs and J. r. Patterson mustered Oct 10 q
new Post here, named Gen. Lytle, and installed
the following officers: Commander, Frank T.
Dean; ". c. JAS :. Dean J. V. c., Jas. f. Eng
| lish; Chap VIM. 5. Dean; Surg Dr. H. T. Seuli ;
.: d.. Jas r. Mccoy; @ NJ, VIM; Young; y. IT,
VIM. Hatcher; 5. NJ, Andrew Jenkins.
NEW YORK;
| 4. F. Lawson. Commander. G.. G. Meade Post,
| No. s.. New York: AT the last Encampment oil
George G. Meade Post, No. S. \. V, a committee
from George q. Meade Post, No. of Phiiadeiphla'
! Pa, headed by Commander Alex Reed, Past oom-
manGer Ray, Past Chaplain Harry Davis, Com
rade Harry w. Hewes and four other comrades
were admitted into the Encampment and received
| in due form Past Commander Ray having been
called on TO make few remarks, he vailed on
| Comrade Harry Davis, who. in the course OF his
remarks. said that he had pleasant duty 10 per-
| form: that Post had not forgotten the kindness
and attention shown them on their recent visit to
New York during the obseques oil their late So
rade, Gen. u. 5. Grant. Two comrades OF Post L
then brought in a beautiful white-siik Post flag, on
side of which is an oil portrait OF Gen Meade
and on the reverse an original monogram of Post
IS on the staff is a silver plate. inscribed as fol-
lows: Presented to George @. Meade Post, No %,
| of New York, by George q. Meade Post no l, OIL
| ing the obsequies of u :. Grant" The nag was
| accepted by Commander A. +. lawson III Il few
comrades of both Posts and there was q pleasant
interchange of fraternal courteses
MASSACHUSETTS,
s. G. Wright, Boston: In your paper OF the 10Th
inst. your correspondent says: "on the sS;h inst
the birthday of Mai. Daniel simpson was eeie-
brated.' Please allow me to correct by saying th
inst instead of S0th. As ofthe comrades IN the
years before land hope the years yet IN
store for our old friend the Major} may wish to
remember him by congratulations etc, fix the date
Sept. 90. On the occasion, your correspondent
says, he received calls from many prominent per-
sons. The feature of the evening was the respect
shown him by Dahlgren Post, No. 2, Department of
Massachusetts. which made evening parade
amid fireworks etc. escorted by Co b, 9th Mass.
militia. After the respects of all had been paid the Ma
ior the Post and escort clergy and others, repaired
TO Gray's Hall, where Dahlgren Womans Relief
Corps, No 20 had prepared feast for the 400 W no
sat down TO the tables We pride ourselves on the
good name of Dahlgren Post, No. and no less our
aid, Dahlgren Womans Relief Corps, No 20, and
also the Dahlgren Flute and Drum Corps. We feel
the good work for the soldier and their families VIII
not be thing of the past while these three organl-
cations exists in South Boston.
MISSOURI
The Post at Trenton has 81 members, who repre-
sent 16 States. All in good standing, and the
Post is i'll the most furnishing condition.
HoNORING GEN. GRANT.
Circular No s. issued at St Louis Mo- Oct Il, by
order of Nelson Cole, Department Commanded
John Mcneil A. A. G.-contains the following:
Comrades, it is specially fitting that we of the De-
parlment of Missouri should promptly respond and
show by hearty cooperation with other De-
partments that our hearts are in the good work,
that we of Missouri recognize that TO us 1t should
be and Is a work of love to honor the memory OF
him who has often led us TO victory, our late be-
loved Commander and comrade Gen. Ulysses ;.
Grant, OF whom II may well be SAID that ne was the
first in war; first in peace and first IN the hearts of
his countrymen.
Let your contributions for the purpose of erect
ing Grand Army monument to his memory be
the grateful Offering OF those who fully appreciate
what he was to them and what he was to our coun-
try.
rade in good standing in the Grand Army will ac-
compiish this work, and show to the Nation that
love, reverence and honor TO whom honor Is due Is
the watchword OF the old Union soldiers OF the Re-
public.
The Department Commander suggests at the
same meeting that this circular is read that an
amount equal to Is cents for each comrade in good
standing III his Post be raised. either by contrbu-
ton or TO be taken from the general fund of the
Post to be appropriated for this purpose and that
it be al once forwarded TO Comrade John Mcneil,
Assistant Adjutant- General, at Department Head
quarters ST. Louis, No., who will promptly ac-
knowledge receipt of same, and who will consol-
idate and forward same 10 National Headquarters.
OHIO
5. ID. Conklin, Sidney: Post No. g. of this place,
is in splendid working order. On the 9th inst. we
mustered in 10 recruits and can boast of from three
TO 10 at every meeting. We have now over 20 ready
for muster, and better prospect of recruiting than
at any time during the past four years. We have
now 300 comrades on our rolls and have never yet
had one mustered out by death. Two of COM
rades confirmed invalds, and were mustered
into the Grand Army in their sick rooms by a spe-
cial dispensation from Department Headquarters.
}. u. McGowan, Youngstown: Post No. % of this
place, held grand Campfire on the afternoon and
evening of the 2lst inst. Department Commander
Brown and Chaplain Stewart were present, the
former making speech, which WIS cheered to the
echo by the comrades present Plates were set for
more than 500, and the banquet was one of the
largest and finest ever held in these parts. Our
Post is in fine working order, having a member
ship of 300 IN good standing. We add recruits to
our membership every meeting night.
OREGON
John A. Whitehead Baker City: Joe Hooker
Post, No. 20, WAS organized here last September
with a charter membership of IL. We have now 80
members and expect to add largely to that number
in the near future.
Henry Fry Eugene City: On Thursday evening
Oct. 8, assisted Comrade T. NJ. Hamilton. Special
Mastering Officer to reorganize Ord Post No. Is,
Cottage Grove, Lane Co. The Post starts with -
charter members The following officers were elect
ed and Installed: Commander, W. w. Stanfeld; s.
V. c. Robert Griffin; J. " c. VIM McCoon Chap,
VIM. Beder; AdIt, Abram Beidler; Surg. Robert
Carey; q. M, VIM. Thorn Q. D., III. IL. Chance !;
o. G., g. w. Kelley; Q. NJ. S. II. w. Churchill S.
NJ, Samuel Gettings. After the officers were in
| stalled the boys adjourned to the hotel, where a
splendid supper prepared by the ladies was wait
ing, and to which the boys did ample justice and
kept up the interest with army stories until p m.
when they went TO their homes well pleased with
the evenings work. The Post starts with every
prospect of SUCCESS ben. well organized and hav-
Ing II noble ana competent complement OF officers.
| PENNSYLVANIA
Fitzpatrick" Mersburg At the last meeting
oil Fitzpatrick Post No. 22, of this place appii-
cations for membership were received and one
comTade mustered i'll. This Post has now 90 men,
bcrs, all in good standing. The best feeling of
comFaee7illp exists, and there is determination on
the part OF all TO push the Post forward
Grebie Post, No. 10. of Philadelphia attended a
Campfire al burlington, y. j., oil the 23d
POTOMAC
On the I'D inst. Department Commander Brooks
and Siil paid visit for the purpose of inspection
TO Burnside Post, No. 8. The Commander in lief
was also present. During the evening seven re-
cTu,s were mustered into the Post, among them
being Col. John >. Williams. of Indiana; o. t.
Jaancy, of Georgia. and Maj Deering Paynaster
u. >. y. The muster WAS performed in All excel
lent manner, and many c:tIi piiments were passed
duced Department Commander Brooks, who made
an excellent address. The Commanders Chief
made one of his strong and eloquent speeches.
winch was received with hearty applause by the
assembled comrades. Vice Department Com
mai!dcr Burk and Comrade Wisner also made adj
dresses. A large number of veterans present
and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all the
! participants.
The Department Commander and Staff Depart
nent of the Potomac, will pay an official visit to
! Meade Post, No. 5, on Friday evening, Nov. 8.
! There Will be inspection and muster and other
interesting features. Ali members of the Post are
urged to be present, and comrades of the Post are
cordially invited To attend.
| REODE ISLAND
! Edward NJ Abro, Providence: On Saturday
evening, Oct 10, Arnold Post, No q, dedicated its
new hall III tic Sprauc binding, corner of Green
| witch and West Friendship streets about one mile
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