The National tribune., 1888-11-22

election of the next Department Commander mere
are bat two candidates yet. They are Gen u
3. McCreRry. the present Commander OF Post NO
g., st Erie, where the Encampment VIII be beld
the olheris John A Wiedersheim, Past Commander
OF Meade losi. No. ]. of Philadelphia, who was
defeated for the position last year by COMMANDER
Magee Both are weli-known gentlemen ana
active Grand Army men. and both are deserving OF
the votes Of the comrades, but Of course only one
can be elected
For Senior Vice Commander Capt Thomas F.
Ma0ney, Of Harrisburg, has decided, at tue urgent
request of his friends, to become candidate Capt
Mauuey is the Keeper of the State Arsenal at Har-
risburg, and he i now serving s NTH consecutive
term AS Commander of Post No. %. Comrade
Frank Sanville, of the Pennsylvania Reserve Post,
No. 1911, Of Philadelphia, Is candidate Tor Junior
Vice Commander.
The election of Post officers for the ensuing year
is also occupying great deal of the attention OF
the comrades. The following from Department
Commander Magee on the subject VIII be iouhd
interesting:
During the last few months the interest of the
comrades generally has been diverted from the
work OF the GAR. by the excitement lncldent 10
"a heated political campaign. The campaign having
ended. the Department Commander desires 10 eN-
press his qualification at the conduct OF the COM
rades of the Department.. While each may nave
bis political preferences and opinions, yet all were
guarded in act and word that in no single IN
has the position of the GAR. been called IN
question by the action of the comrades 81 inns De
partment. This evidences high regard Tor our
noble Order and one that warrants the department.
Commander in expecting from each comTade
renewed and active part ia the work committed 10
our care. Let each comrade again resume his
place in the Post room and devote his energy 10
the advancement OF the Department OF PenhsylNa,
MIA As Posts now preparing 10 nominate ana
elect officers for the ensuing year attention Is dlfee'
ed 70 the fact that the success of Post depends very
largely upon the character OF the comrades selected
officers. The officers 10 whose keeping the COM
rades contde the welfare OF the POST sIoulu nc
those only whose moral character. standing IN the
community, ability 10 perform official duty, anu
whose love for the Grand Army of the Republic
designates them men who are fully qualified not
only receive The high honor of official station
among their comrades, but to stand before thS
public representative comrades OF the GFaau
Army A Post cannot prosper WIN ue'icieiiU VI
careless officers The Department CommahueE
frRternaly urges upon the comrades TO not only
select the Post officers with the greatest care Dub
having placed them official station TO give them
loyal and hearty support. United action on the
part OF all will insure prosperity 10 every POST
viii keep the Department of Pennsylvania In the
forefront and give each comrade reason TO icel
proud of our Order, and be deeply socitous for It's
/ welfare"
The Medical Director of this Department in
considering the recommendations of the Surgeon
General per General Orders, No. 5, Headquarters,
GAR, respectfully recommends that as lar as pes
sible Posts elect as Post Surgeons physicians III
regular practice Many comrades or families oil
ex-sOdiers unable 10 pay for needed medicai
surgical treatment. In many of the Posts oil
/ this Department Post Surgeons have given TINS
matter especial attention, and have reported regu-
arly to the Post the amount and character OF the
work done, placing proper value thereon, and ac-
counting for it as relief furnished by the Post.
Proper blanks will be Transmitted to Post sur
geons before the close of the year, OH which such
\ report can be made 10 the Medical Director. The
I Department Chaplain respectfully urges upon the
comrades the selection Of proper person 10 oincl-
ale Chaplain of the Post. lie is expected TO " so
dignity his Office that his example may be followed
/ by all hs comrades, and that there may be no re-
pr0ach upon cur holy religion, whose precepts
IL IS his outy TO recte ior our coulsei anu gun
! ance." The yolley of muszetry, or tie solemn
sound of taps, will often be heard, as IN the few
remaining years left to the survivors OF the war;
those we love shall be laid 10 rest. As we gather
at their grave let Us, in remembrance of what they
have done for Us and poserity, invest the occasion
EtaftTrin qIu
/ scene. Let those who act on such occasions and
who perform the last kindly offices for our honored
dead, toe those whose daily life Is IN harmony with
the solemn duty assigned them.
Department Commander Magee has appointed
/ William Coping, of Post No 81, and IL. Clay Hell
Iings of Post No. 800, Aids-deCamp.
The Department Commander regrets that 1t Is
necessary call attention TO the fact that entirely
TOO many Posts are delinquent in reports for third
1 quarter 1888. Post Commanders have been re-
peatedly advised that these Headquarters must
/ forward reports TO National Headquarters within
20 days after the close of each quarter. This can
not be done unless reports are received from Foss,
and the persistent neglect and delinquency OF some
Post Commanders Is a manifest injustice to those
1 who perform their duty, as well as TO Department
officers. who expected to comply with the
4 Rules and Regulations and fully perform the du-
ties imposed upon them by the comrades. Com
manders OF Posts that have not forwarded reports
for third quarter 1883 are fraernally and urgently
requested TO do so without further delay.
Gen. Koltes Post, No. 226, OF Philadelphia, moved
into its headquarters at Keystone Hall, Second
and Poplar streets, on last Thursday night The
event celebrated by Campfire, which was at
tended by Department Commander Magee and
A. A.-G. Thomas ]. Stewart. There was a large
crowd OF the comrades present. Pleasing vocal
selections rendered by the German Singing
/ Society and the GAR. Quartet.
Representatives from Posts in the southern sec
ton of Philadelphia congregated at the hail OF Posi-
No 40 on Wednesday evening of last week 10 catci
glimpse of Commander Magee and his stall, who
were making official visit TO that Post. bTie
business meeting followed by Campfire
| lighted IN honor Of the visitors. The Commander
made an entertaining address, and gave wholesome
advice TO those present in GAR. affairs. The
I other speakers were Quartermaster Harry G. vii
liams who apologzed for the absence of the AS
sisiant Adjutaut- General; Junior Vice Department
Commander Hart, Commander Gordon, of Pos
No. 46; Col. Eli q. Sellers and VIM. L. Myers, o
the Council of Administration, and number o
comrades Of the Post. Songs were sung by Com
rades Hoffner, Dunseth and Grouse, and Comrade
Darling. Hart, Miller, Taylor and Doyle contrib
uted 10 the entertainment a number of poisoned
arrows, which had been captured from tribe 0
Zuius in South Africa, were presented TO the Pos
by Hon. John G. BulIitt, prominent Philadel
The next Campfire of Post No. 10 viii be held o.
Post No ia, of Philadelphia, has chartered
special car over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad {
transport the comradesto Wilmington Dell on tb
18th Of November the occasion being visit
4 Dupont Post, No. 2 of that city. The Falls c
: | Schuylkill Cornet Band viii accompany the com
= rades. Extensive preparations are being made b
: the members OF Post No. and the citizens of Wi
: mington to give the boys a grand reception.
= The benefit Of Post No. us, of Philadelphia, 3
> the ASaOeuis OF a1Ls4Cs VIII Oh %1oAoay Lee
T 3, for week.
5 Post No 5I8 of Williamsburg, Allegheny Co.,
: / arranging for a grand fair and bazar.
= Newhall Post No. Z. Of Philadelphia, lighted
; Campfire last week. Commander John Test and
8 delegation OF about 80 members from The Caviar
?. Post were among the visitors. After muster I'll
II Post closed in due form and the Campfire openet
u with COmrade James Glenn presiding. The KazC
:. Band Of Post No. s. rendered several selections
=. their immense instruments and the following con
d rades made remarks for the good of the Orde
/ Commander Test, of Post 30; Comrade d.
D. Meaney, of Post 80. and several other comrades
:. the same Post, and Commander Wooters, Chapla
rs Welch. Comrades Glenn, E. }. Maguigan, Sowde
u were Comrades Harris and Mccartney of Post
st and Glenn, Of Post z. REGULATIONS were made
IS Comrades Slner and GTamlich, of Post Z. Comrat
Noble of Post 3d. related his adventure in assstiI
lie ia the capture Of Jefferson Davis, and Adjt Ok
u, cher, of Post :. related joke on ComTade Glen
as Of Post z. Quartermaster Snow played solo {
re the piano. and the Campfire closed with the sin
:, ing by all the comrades of Aud Lang Syne
Id The comrades of Post and Post IS were W.
r pleased with their evenings enjoyment.
a Among the visiting comrades al DEPARTING
of Headquarters last week were w. ElcholtZ, OF Pc
az No. 255, Downiugtown; john Roberts, of Post
%. Trenton y. J.. and Thomas L. MaloDey and Gt
@. Boyer, Of Post No. IS. Harrisburg.
Post No. 3l2 viii have entertainment nc
st- month.
IL Martin V. Ryan Post, No. 372, Genesee Forks, /
cis adopted resolutions denouncng unpatrote a
IN unbecOming for comrades Of the Grand Army
march in line with the Stars and Bars of the !,
so-called CoufedeTacy, or participate in any demo
stration in honor Of the late Confederate officers
~ did the Philadelphia Brigade the unwilling of