The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-12-20

E. Trow read an interesting poem, in which he
alluded PLEASANTLY to some of the present officers.
Comrade VIII l.. WEIGH then presented as
Toastmaster of the evening. He called out Capt.
Jack Adams. State Sergeant at Arms AdJt-Sen.
Samuel Dalton, the first QuartermaseT of the Post;
Comrade John p, Tilton, the first Chaplain of the
Post; Rev. s. L. Gracey, the present Chaplain;
Mrs Emma J. Lowd, President of the State Wom-
ans Relief Corps; Mrs. Robinson President of the
Salem WOmsn's Relief Corps; Frank e. Jewett, of
the Sons of Veterans; Georges Evans, National In
navy, and others. Post 81 was chartered Nov. 10,
1876 and Instituted Dec. 10 of the same year. The
charter members were George Fl. Pierson, George
\ Fischer, George VI. Whipple, John h Lakeman,
Robert w. Reeves, Edward II. Fletcher, John =.
Tiltou, Edward A Phaan and John ?. Reynolds
The Commanders for the first 10 years were George
H. Pierson, John r. Lakeman Charles II. Chase,
James +. Bonuey, Gilman A. Andrews John w.
Hart, J. Frank Dalton, w. H. Eastman, Charles j.
SadleT and j. Frank Dalton for q second term. Dur
ing the first 10 years the Post dsbursed $4,000, and
the amount since Is equal to that, In 1874 Congress
voted four rebel cannon and Sc cannon-bails TO the
Post 10 ornament its lot III the Grecniawn Cemetery
1t one time in its existence the membership was
525 but in 1873 il had fallen to 3i4 and is now quite
large again. Post 81 has furnished one Depart
ment Communication. William Cogswei it
was named for Phil ii. Sheridan, and has his pic
ture, presented by himself, hanging on the walls
J. =. Simmons Post, No. III, Pembroke, has
voted 10 erect u soldiers monument in the square
near the Unitarian Church, which viii be COM
pleted and ready for unvailing on Memorial Day.
a. w. Bartlett Post No. 10, will hold three
days bazaar during Christmas week in City Hall,
Newburyport.
The fair of O. II p. Sargent Post No 152, Essex,
has been postponed from Dec. Is to the first week
in January.
Collingwood Post No 76 Plymouth, has been
presented by Fletcher Webster Post, No. -, of
Brockton. with an altar modelled after the Pinch
mortar. The mortar carriage is of solid mahogany
decorated with gold; the mortar Is of ebonized
wood.
Gen. James Appleton Post, No 12s, Ipswich, has
been presented with portion of the coat worn by
Gen. Appleton in the war of 1872
Winthrop Post, No 50, Chelsea, assisted by Com
rade Ivory X. Allen Officer of the Day will in
spect Col. Prescott Post No Is at Ashland jan Z.
MICHIGAN
Alfred Cadiux. St Tgnace: VIM. NJ. Fenton Post,
No. 25s has long known that some of its members
We're exceedingly young when they shouldered n
musket, but now it can boast of having, possibly,
the Oldest member who served during the rebellion.
Paul Charbono of Co. T., SD Wis, aged % years,
was mustered in the Post Wednesday, Dee 5, 1888.
He is fine old gentleman; served three years
during the war; is well known and has many rel
atives In this part of the country.
MONTANA
John Buford Post, No. J. Fort Custer has adopted
resolutions of regret on the death of Comrade
Albert Bryant.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
c. C. Baker Post No. 16 WEXFORD, was inspected
recently by Department Commander Gideon Spen-
GER assisted by Senior Vice Department Comman-
der Alonzo Williams, Junior Vice Department
Commander Is. +. Davis, Department Inspector
George Edward Allen, who inspected the Post;
ABIDE Camp H. s. Olney, George B. Mills and
Henry G. Luther of the National Council of Ad-
ministration. In absence of the Commander, the
Senior Vice Commander acted as Commander, and
performed the duties in a very creditable manner.
Brief remarks for the good of the Post were made
by the Department Inspector, the Department Com
mander and Senior Vice Department Commander.
The Post was closed in proper form, whena Camp
fire lighted, rations were served, cigars were
smoked, and the Post was addressed by Junior
Vice Department Commander Benz. +. Davis, VINO
made of his peculiar speeches, full of wit and
puus. He was followed by ABIDE Camp II {. Olney.
Senior Vice Department Commander Williams adj
dressed the Campfire on the subject of pensions
NEW YORK.
Ryder Post, No. sos, Highland Falls enjoyed quite
treat at its Encampment Monday, Dec. 3, II being
the occasion OF its annual inspection. Comrade Z.
A. Ryer, Acting Assistant Inspector, was accom-
panied by Comrades j. V. ID. G. Robert Wilson,
James Fluegan, James IS. Smith, Chas. b. Hyde,
Lewis Cazer, Thomas Crooks, William Hamilton,
James $. Barrett and Edmund Marvin, all of Post
$50. The visiting comrades were met at the West
Shore Station by Comrades Harris and Steen, of
Ryder Post, and taken to Stephens's Hotel, where
the inner man refreshed, when the visitors
We're escorted to the Grand Army Hall. After the
opening ceremonies COmrade Robert Wilson,
Junior Vice Department Commander, was received
In due form; also Comrade Ryer Acting Assist
ant Inspector. After the duty of inspection had
been performed including the ceremony OF mus
ter, Comrade Wilson delivered an eloquent adj
dress, which was greeted with prolonged applause.
Able addresses were also made by Inspector Ryer
and Comrades Smith and Hyde COmrade Hamil-
behalf OF the soldier, IN the rendition of which he
has few equals and no superior After enjoy
able evening the visiting comrades departed on the
1910 p. IN. train for Newburg.
q. J.. MGock, Adjutant w. G. Hull Post, No.
46l, WayerIy: In order that the Departments of
! the GAR. may not become the victims of a mis-
placed confidence, send the following for publica-
ton: Hermon s. Soules, Co.eF, 25th y. y. Cav,
was at one time b member of this Post. He was
dropped from the roll Sept. 80 1885, for non pay
ment OF dues. Since that time we have knowledge
of his obtaining money and assistance of comrades
| IN this Department, and also the Department of
! Pennsylvania, through Misrepresentation. Said
| Hermon $ Soules is about five feet eight inches
! high slender, very dark complexion blncE hair
/ black mustache and eyebrows, and usually wears
against him.
PENNSYLVANIA
Officers of Post No. I5l, Pittsburg: Commander,
/ john Dittes; 5. V. c., James Shepherd J. v c.,
! John Hepleini q. NJ Isaac Amber; o. D., l. T..
McGrath; o. G.. Henry I.ohmeyer: Chap O. A
! Russell. Delegates, w. L. Matthews G. W Burnes
/ Coleman Hartman and J. p. Wilhelm.
Gen. ID. b. Birncy Post, No 63, Philadelphia,
opened a fair Friday evening, Dec. Z which
closed on last Saturday evening. II was the most
/ successful enterprise attempted by the Post,
and exceeded for the brief period ofits continuance
IN popularity and profits, any fair previously held
under its auspices. 1t was s. live fair, well man
] aged and well patrOnized. Brncy Woman's Relief
| Corps. No. l04, during its progress demonstrated
the advantages of disciplined Ladies' Aid Society
! over any other organized corps of ladies' however
! well disposed they might be. In all previous fairs
for it. and in the present instance they did their work
quietly, effectively and without friction and every
effort well directed. Mrs. VIM. Mattaclz Presi-
dent of the Corps, in command of the ladies.
This Corps Is one of the fines; in the Order. IL is
/ composed of comrades wives and daughters all of
whom are conservative and earnest in their work
for the good of the Post. The fair received visits
from Posts 81 and 400, and from other societies.
VERMONT
! D. l.. Morgan, Rutland: Allow me, through vour
paper, 10 place before the thousands OF comrades
of tile GAR the suggestion that Washington is
the appropriate place for holding the National En-
eampment in 1880. Aquarter of a century will then
have elapsed since the surrender of Lee the col
| lapse OF the rebellion and the final grand re-
view of the Union armies. Surely tile 18th ami
Versary of these events will be the proper time
and International Capital the most fitting place il,
which to commemorate them. Let the Union sol
diers OF the North, South East and West gather
again, and, touching elbows march down PennsyI
vania avenue, shoulder to shoulder, as of old Lei
them visit again the of their sacrifices and
tread once the fields their valor made famous
The burden OF this Encampment should not fall
upon the Department of the Potomac or the citi-
zeus of Washington, however willingly they should
offer TO assume 1t. We should be welcomed as the
Natou'sguest, and every UnOnsoldier living shoulG
be there. Comrades, let us hear from you on thi,
subject DISCUSS it through the columns of this pa
| per. II II meets your favor, and believe it Will
advocate IL In the Post room. Bring il up before
the Department Encampments many of which are
soon 10 convene, SO when the National Encan1n
as comrades may be known and understood will
absolute certainty. Comrades, pass the wore
along: Washington for 1890.
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