The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-05-03
zcursion to be given some time during The coming

excursion TO be given some time during the coming
Summer.
Posts in Pittsburg for the appropriate observance
OF Memorial Day. On last Saturday night pro-
gram Of exercises arranged.
The 10Th anniversary of Admiral Dupont Post
No q, Philadelphia, was celebrated on last Friday
night in Welde's Hall, Broad and Christian streets
by entertainment. a large number Of comrades
and their families were present. Past commander
John H. DeBarry conducted the exercises with
the assistance of Past Commanders John b. Cooley
and james A Clark, Commander Thomas h.
Belcher, Charles II. TiZZard, Charles Robinson,
Capt. Mason, r. T. Enbody and William Smith
An excellent array of talent rendered songs recita
tons and instrumental musical selections. The
rendition of''Shamus O'Brien" by Comrade Dun
can Mckinley is particularly worthy of mention.
Praise is also due Messrs Samuel w. Brown and
John A. McManus Master George presided at the
piano. The surprise of the evening the pre-
sentation of two magnificent gold badges 70 Past
Commander Z. G. kieeT and Past Commander
DeBarry for their Jealous work for the advance
meHt OF interest in the Post. The presentation was
made on behalf of the Post in the first case by
Comrade Brown. while Past Commander John b.
Cooley cfGciaed at the latter. lee cream and cake
were served during the entertainment, and in all
the affair proved very enjoyable. The assistance
rendered 10 the Entertainment Committee OF the
Post by Womans Relief Corps, No. 70, in making
preparations for the event Is especially worthy Of
mention and the ladies deserved great praise for
their iabors.
Post No. 2l5, at Pittsburg, has appointed the fol
lowing committee to arrange for the decoration of
the graves in Charters Cemetery on Memorial
Day, consisting of Comrades Thomas Fording,
james Bly,, Charles L. Aggerter. james Powellson
and john Nell. Charles i. McScnna esq, will
deliver the Grafton The members of Post No. 153,
at Mansfield will unite with Post 2l5 in the OBJ
servance of the day.
The three Posts in Allegheny City viz SO, I28
and IG2, have arranged for q joint observance of
May so on the North Side, Pittsburg. Committees
from the three Posts have been appointed 10 make
general arrangements. The committee IS composed
as follows: Post No. Ssh. O. G. OehmIer, Charles
y. Burt, Charles Fitzgerald, Sidney j. Brupp, Jas.
p. Stewart and James r. Hutchinson. Post No.
NJ Morrison Brown DI
Smith, August Mol, Phillip d. Miller and w. p.
Brown. Post No 162-John s. Nicol, John L.
Wheeler and Prof. ]. W. Caldwell. These COM
mittees have elected the following officers of the
Joint Committee: Chairman, J. S. Nicol; Secre-
tary, James r. Hutchinson; Treas, John NJ.
Brown. Post No. us will give special attention to
decorating the graves in Uniondae Cemetery, and
Posts SO and lG2 will look after Troy Hill Gene
terry and adjacent burial places.
POTOMAC.-
John A. Rawlins Post No / Washington. gave
a musical and literary entertainment April o.
Commander Newton Ferree presided. Gen. Bur
dett opened the program with speech that was
roundly applauded. 1t was midnight when the ex-
,ercses were completed and then bountiful re-
past, spread for all the guests in hall III the upper
part OF the building, was partaken Of REGULATIONS
were given by Miss Fanny Calvert and Messrs
Frank Saxton. Eugene p. Jewell. ]. o. Pullizzi,
John Tweedale and Charles VI. Milligan. Songs
Were sung by Miss lola Williams, Messrs. j. p.
Collins >. w. Reene Prof. Tastet was the accom-
pianist. 4 piano duet was rendered by Mrs. Hazard
and Miss Putnam. Comrade Fred Mackley. OF Post
50. Oakland, Cal. and wife gave a sketch entitled,
" Temptation" Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Wyle sang
Mother Told lie So" Mr.. J. b. Mcdonald &C
companied them on the piano.
WISCONSIN,
Circular No 8, issued at Milwaukee, April 20, by
command of a. @. Weis5ert Department Com
nander-E. B. Gray. a A.-G.-is as follows: The
Department Commander, after mature consultation
with the Board of the Veterans Home at Waupaca.
feels impe!led to make an appeal to the Posts of
ira
idea oil nome OF such character originated with
the Grand Army of the Itepublc in Wisconsin. 10
: exclusively their institution and as such we not
only take pride in it. but are under obligations TO
foster and sustain il till such time as a wise provi-
sion of our Legislature will provide for its entire
support out of the general fund of the Common
wealth. 1t Is expected that the next legislature
VIII Go THIS; but their action cannot take effect at
once, and nearly year must elapse during which
the Order in State must provide for the ex-
penses Of the home In view Of this the Depart
ment Commander urges the Posts to make one
more effort to raise funds sufficient for the nmedi-
ale requirements of this worthy charity. Let each
fosl proceed IN such Il manner as VIII be most con-
veiient and effective The consolidated reports OF
the Post (uarternasters for Dec 81 1887, show the
Post funds 10 amount to $4,000 in round numbers.
Could any better use be made of this money than
would result from voting one-half Of the amount
III each Post treasury to this purpose? Such action
would be the most direct course TO pursue 10 re-
lieve the home of its present financial pressure and
certainly would not be a hardship TO any Post.
This money - already raised and lying IN the
treasures unproductive. Five thousand dollars
could easily be raised in this manner during the
next 90 days which would greatly assist the instiiu-
ton and place it upon firm basis IL comrades do
not tit to proceed in this way let them select
some other efficient method to raise money and
forward u IN the name Of the Post TO Benz. Z.
Bryant, Treasurer, at Ia Crosse, who viii receipt
for the direct to each organization contribut-
ing. All communications for consultation and adj
vice III this matter should be directed to j. H. Mar
ston, President, at Appleton. to A. o. Wright,
Secretary Of the Board, q. Madison.