The National tribune., 1888-10-11


lately presented 10 the Post by Gen. A. b. H.
Sprague, after whom the Post is named promi-
nent and pleasing incident Of the evening was the
presentation TO Gen. Sprague by Commander God
daTd On behalf of the Post, Of a valuable gold
headed cane. Commander Goddard, in presenting
the same. took occasion to acknowledge the in-
debtedness of the Post 10 Gen Sprague for numer-
Gus gifts and tokens of his remembrance, inelud-
ing the Posts side-arms, an elegant speakers
Ravel mounted in solid silver aud made from
wood formerly part OF o Southern prison, ana
the beautiful banner first mentioned Gen. SpfaEue,
while taken completely 10y surprise, responded IN
ieeilng manner assuring the comrades present OF
his pleasure and of his continued interest in the Post
and that he should be proud to transmit to his pos
terity this souvenir from his friends of the Post,
many of whom were old comrades-in-arms. The
large audience present were addressed by Mr. A.
s. Roe, of Worcester High School. who in his
usual happy and telling manner addressed his re-
marks largely 10 the many children present. Ad-
dresses during the evening were also made by
Gen. Sprague, under whose command the first COM
pany TO the war from Grafton served. heVs' J.; VI;
Sargent, F. J. Bartlett and i. ID. s. osgood, OF
Grafton The exercises were inteTspersed by reel
tailons. very ably given and heartily eucored from
Miss Mathews, of Worcester; Misses Ford and
Cnshla, of North Grafton, and Rockwell, of Graf
ton. finely-written and highly interesting ms
tory Of the Post, prepared by Comrade J. W. Nc
kenzie, read by Comrade Staples, Mr..
Mckenzie being unable to be present. Let
ters of regret read from Messrs. Ak
tell, OF Gardner, and Calvin, of Lonsdale r. i.
During the evening the veteran musician, Dexter
B. hathaway, gave one Of his always appreciated
elhr1onet solos, which was warmly encered Ar-
hathaway responding with another selection. The
Grafton Cornel Band j. Frank Sweeney leader,
played numerous pleasing selections during the
evening. After the close of the pubic exercises
the speakers and especial guests OF the evening
partOok OF a collation. in the dining-ruom of the
hall The entire program was exceedingly pleas
ing, and carried out with such spirit and earnest
ness made the occasion one long to be remem-
bered by the Post VINO attended IN Dody, alld
now number some 60 members and by the numer-
Gus audience present.
NEW YORK
At a recent meeting of U. s. Grant Post, No. 327
Brooklyn the distinguished actor, Milton Mobiles
was mustered in. The ceremony was witnessed
by large audience.
Judson Fitzpatrick Post, No 14S, New York, held
very delightful Campfire Sept. %.
Leflerts Benson Post, No. 636. was mustered in
at Bath Beach recently, and the following officers
were installed: Commander, LittletOn Long; $
V. C., o. d. Way; Adj'i, Joel Fl. Long; Q. NJ,
George w. Csrhart; Surg, J. II. Mcbride; o. D..
J. II. Coznie; o. O., JOHN r. Detjin; Chap, j. N
Aldrich s. n, John S. Coznie; c. NJ. s., Nelson
S. Squirting.
PENNSYLVANIA
Capt. Cowell Post. No 2OI, Carlisle, has adopted
resolutions of respect TO the memory of James p
Dougherty.
Wilde Post of Chester, can now boast OF having
one of the prettiest Post in the country. The
old headquarters have been completely changed
The paperng the walls is of plain felt buff, bor-
dered with handsome cork felt paper and gilt,
while the ceiling Is papered aud frescoed in rich
coorings. The four corner pieces represent mill
tary device shield, bearing the words in gilt let
tiers, Post No. 25i q AR" The floor is covered
{
urious rich curtains An attractive feature of the
many ornaments the several statuets by
Rogers. One represents The Wounded Scout"
another a wounded soldier supported by com
rsde, who wanted one more shot at the enemy, en-
titled = Wounded to the Rear-0ne More Shot"
Another group represents The Council of War"
/ In which Gen Grant and President Lincoln and
members Of his Cabinet are holding consultation.
Another shows the return of the volunteer from
the front All are fine specimens of artistic skill.
This Post IL may be said here, Is the oldest soldier
organization la this State
Bradbury Post. No. ll9. and Isaac johnson Camp,
;. oi v. OF Media, attended the services at the
/ Kedron NJ. L. Church on last Sunday night. The
sermon was preached by Rev G. Ii. Rorer.
Capt y. r. Schuyler Post, No. 81. of Philadel-
phia, will have Campfire October 25. at which
COmmander-in-C Chief Warner will be present.
Under the auspices of Ben Beufert Post No. BIG,
q Reunion viii be held at Rchheld Saturday,
Oct 20 The program of exercises includes street
parade IN the morning. sham battle in the after
/ noon, and Campfire in the evening. A number
OF Posts have been asked 90 participate and all old
soidiers cordially invited. II is not intended
for the GAR alone, but for Reunion of all sol
diers. and 1t Is hoped that all the boys in Junata
\ County VINO wore the blue will take part.
Post IS viii light a Campfire Oct. 25.
The Naval Post will have benefit at the Stan
dard Thegter Philadelphia. Nov. Is.
Post No lis, Of Philadelphia. will have benefit
at the Academy Of Music in December.
RHODE ISLAND
Assistant Adjutant- General and Mrs Jencks eel
ebTated the 18th anniversary Of their marriage at
Providence, Sept. 2e. About 300 guests were pres
ent, and every Post in the Department WAS repre-
sented. The house WAS prettily decorated with
choice flowers and potted plants. The presents
were very numerous and costly. and atteSted the
esteem in which Comrade Jeneks and his wife
held. Among the presents were 100 silver dollars
solid silver tea set, presented by Comrade Jencks's
schooiInates. An elegant silver water pitcher and
goblet were presented by the Department Com
mander and the Senior and Junior Vice Command.
/ ers. 1t was engraved as follows;
Mr.. AND MRS. Z. HENRY JEEcKs,
The Department Officers and Official Staff, Depart
| meHt of Rhode Island, Grand Army of the
/ Repubiic Sept. 70 1893.
Another valuable gift was silver chandelier from
| Alr. aud Mrs. Briiton, OF Cincinnati, D. large
| tent spread on the lawn from which an or
| chestra discoursed delightful music The tent was
| adorned with plants and fowers Later in the
| evening an elegant collation. was served. Among
the many present were ex-GoVernors Judges OF
| the Supreme Court, Mayors, Generals, CoIoHels,
officers and large number Of the most prominent
/ citizens OF Valley Falls, Pawtucket and PTovi-
dence. Comrade Jeneks is now serving his third
year Assistant Adj djulant- General, which position
he fills with great satisfaction 10 the Department
Commander and the officers and comrades of the
| Department.
WISCONSIN,
General Orders, No. 9, issued at Milwaukee, Oct.
j, by command Of A. q. Weissert, Department
COmmander,-E B. Gray, A.A.-G.-contain the
following: This year IS the great opportunity Of
the Department Of Wisconsin TO bring into ouT
ranks every soldier who Is eligible. BY the revs-
ion Of the ritual the routine work of the Posts is
materially abbreviated There viii be more time
at Post meetings to devote to other aud more in-
teresiing topics The meetings thus be made
more attractive and profitable. Post Commanders
are requested to devote few minutes of each
meeting to alignment facings aud marching as
given in Upton's Tactics. now for the first time
adopted by the Order The National Encampment
Of the GAR. viii he held ia Milwaukee in 1859
Il IS desirable TO have the Department OF Wscon-
sin, which viii he called upon TO entertain all the
comrades, present respectable appearance "a
uniform, sOidierly bearing and numbers Com
rdes therefore urged al TO recruit until every
eligible person III the Department has become q
member Of the GAR or given good reason why
he has not done so; ~ TO practice the meth.
ods Of facing. to march by the flank and TO form
line. and cj to seriously undertake to uniform then
Posts. This last need not be made an extra ex-
peusc to comrades, for a uniform Of blue cloth coa
with reversible GA. X. buttons is appropriate tC
be worn on any occasion. This matter will be pre-
sented 70 the Department Encamp pment in Feb
ruaTy next. when u Is expected a suitable uniform
! VIII be determined upon. The Rules and Regula
, tons were amended by the recent Encampnen
as 20 leave IL optional with Posts TO dispense will
a relief fund. For the purpose of simplifying ac
counts, Il is recommended that the relief fund bt
E turned into the Post fund. This be done b.
. vote Of tie Post at any regular meeting.
What lie Would Have Been.
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There has recently come into the home 0
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