The National tribune., 1888-04-26

Alexander Reed, Chaplain Rev. ]. Newton Ritner
and Comrade Leon A. CRnter, for distinguished
services rendered TO the Post"
The Posts at York is making elaborate prepare
tons for the proper observance of Memorial Day.
The joint committee of Posts 81 and 405 at Lam
caster, TO make arrangements Tor memorial Day
services, held meeting last week, and formed
permanent organization by the election OF John Il.
Schum of Post 400 as Chairman; A. V. Hurst, of
Post 81, Secretary, and w. D. Stauffer of Post 81,
Treasurer and Chief Marshal. Committee on
Program, consisting of Comrades G. H. Fashnacht,
j. K. Barr and Jacob Isenberger, was appointed.
p. p. c. VIM. Il. Rose has been appointed Chair
man of the Memorial Day Committee of Post "a.
On Wednesday evening, May %, the Post viii at
tend divine service at the Presbyterian church,
Broad and Oxford streets Philadelphia.
Severn Post, Mahanoy City, is in a fourishing
condition.. At a recent meeting L recruits were
mustered in. The Department Inspector, Capt. w.
w. Potts, eomplimeuted Commander Williams on
the improved condition of the Post. Much credit
is due Capt. James belong. of McKeansburg, for
its present high standing. After the muster-in
supper was partaken Of
Col Charles J. Biddle Post No. 23s, was muster
ed in at Kane recently, and the following officers
were installed: Commander, X. L. LOCKER; s. V.
c., George Griffths; ]. V. c., Michael Calvin; q
NJ, i. +. Burgess; Surg, Joshua Davis; Chap,
David Howells; o. D., ID. r. Mathews; o. G., r.
NJ. Campbell; Adj't, Alexander jones' S NJ, Mi
chael NJ. Army; O. NJ s., II. Mcconnell; Trustees
The Bucftail Guard of Post 10, Philadelphia
gave q most enjoyable Campfire on last Thursday
night.
The Memorial Day Committee ofLogan Post No.
u.s. Philadelphia, will give entertainment in the
Post room on Tuesday evening, May s.
Post No. as at Meehanicsburg, has moved Into
new and handsome quarters in the Reggie Building.
Department Commander Magee and Asst Adj t.
Gen Stewart visited Post No. 2S7 at Waynesboro,
on Tuesday of last week.
DIR. j. l.. Crawford, of Greensburg, will deliver
the Grafton Memorial Day for Post No. zig, at
Marion, Indiana County.
w. J. Rowe has been elected Junior Vice Com
mander of Post No. 276, at Greensburg vice j. IL.
Anderson, resigned.
Post No 297 Newport, will shortly purchase a
] har FT1ay 1aVr 6 IBy,Cf 1glD
There now eight Posts in Warren County,
with membership Of 400.
Rev. J. d. Walkinshaw. of Millersburg, o., VIII
deliver the address on May 30 for Post No. 2I6.
Rev s. b. Mase. of the Second Reformed Church,
will preach the Memorial sermon.
Post No. 1913, at West Bethany, will dedicate sol
diers' monument on Thursday, April 26. The Posts
Of the surrounding neighborhood will be present
and participate in the exercises
TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA.
The Department Eneampment meets to-day at
Athens, Tenn. Commanderin-Chief Rea will be
present and deliver address.
| UTAH
Officers of John A. Dix Post, No. 8, Ogden: Com
mander, II. T. Snyder; 5. V. O., w. w. Crossman
J. V. c., F. Weaver; Chap, NJ Freeman; o. D.,
| VIM. Clark; Surg, II. ]. Powers; Adjt 7. ii. JEFF
fers; @. NJ, II. NJ. Bond o. G., L. Coleman.
WEST VIRGINIA.
The roster of the Department Of West Virginia
shows the existence of IS Posts in this little mount
ainous Department. Post No. SO was organized al
in of formation and will be organized within
| the next three months. The sixth annual Encamp-
ment assembled at Weston, lewis County, on April
! 25 1883.