The National tribune., 1886-07-22
A BEAUTIFUL BANNER.
A Fraternal Tribute from New York to California

A Fraternal Tribute from New York to California.
There is now on exhibition in Brooklyn,
N. Y, probably the handsomest and most
elaborate banner which any organization in
the country has ever he'd the honor of calling
its own. This is the gift of the members of the
Grand Army Department Of the State of New
York, to their comrades forming the Depart
ment of California and is TO be presented to the
latter body upon the occasion of the National
Encampment Besides the banner the veterans
will present TO their Western brethren a mag
nificent and colossal album containing $50 pho
tographs.
The banner is eight By six feet inside the
frame or cradle, and outside is IL feet six
inches high by six feet six inches in width
The centcrpiece. which is in the form of
a cross, is OF spotless white satin. On either
side ofthe arms of the cross are the coats of arms
of the two States, California and New York,
while in the center and between the two coats Of
arms is the badge of the G and Army four feet
in hight. These three DESIGNS are embroidered
in silk, and are master pieces of the art Of
needlework. So delicately are the colors blended,
and so perfect is every detail that one can
scarcely believe that the effect has been pro-
duced by needle and thread, but rather that IL
is the work of n master painter.
Above and below this centerpiece are $50
small squares. The groundwork Of these
squares, which are about four inches in length
and three in width, is old gold plush Of the
finest quality purchasable, while in the center
of each square is the name and number Of
every Post in the Department of New York, all
handsomely embossed in blue silk. The back
is of red silk, on which, worked in gold thread,
is an appropriate verse. The hammer is trim
med with gold bullion fringe, while the cradle
is made of white polished ash, heavily mounted
with gilt scrolls.
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carrying in its beak miniature banner bear
ing the inscription: New York's tribute to
the Department OF California" From either
end of the top cross-bar are two golden cords,
from which are suspended two heavy bullion
tassels. Comrade Ed Dudley, Of Winchester
Post who has had charge Of its construction,
certainly deserves unstinted credit for this
magnificent product OF his handwOrk. The
amount which had been appropriated for New
York's tribute, and to which each Post in the
State contributed its share, was 81 $50. This,
however, will not cover the cost of the banner
| by at least $3.50, but ComTade Dudley has cheer
| fully contributed the deficit
The album is one Of the largest ever manu-
featured, its dimensions being three feet in
length by two feet in width. Three massive
| gold clasps bind it together, on which is en-
graved the words, Fraternity, Charity, 10y
atty" On the front is another gold plate, bear
ing the inscription: " Fraternal greetings OF
the Department Of New York to the Depart
ment Of California at the Goth annual National
Encampment of the Gfand Army Of the Re-
| public, 1856" The first page is adorned with
photograph Of the banner, and on the next
are cabinet photos Of the Department Com
mander and staff. followed by those Of the
Council of Administration. Next como the
Past Department Commanders, followed by the
Aids de- Camp; then tho Delegates and Alter
| mates to the National Eneatmpment with the
| Chairmen of the different Memorial Commit.
tees, and following these are the Commander
| OF the different Posts In the Department. Pho
tOgraphs OF all the Generals in tho late wal
now residing in the State all the center pages
| Of the album, with number Of Colonies; also
the members Of the Bureau of Employment
and Emergency Fund Of this city, which Ia;
by its indefatigable labors achieved for itself a
national reputation. Under each photograph
is engrossed the name Of the original. together
with his rank and the name and number Of the
Post of which he is member.