The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-10-04
THE GRAND ARMY.
News From the DepartmentS---NeW
Posts. etc.
DEPARTMENT NEWS.


DAKOTA
Reno Post. No IS, Kimban, has adopted resolu- /
tions of regret on the death Of Past Commander /
eicers Of Post No 50. Iroquois are as follows:
Commander. J. a. Hubbard; = Y. C., - SpraGuSi |
JYC- 5. Q. wistari AdJl J. G Todd - .. Ia isa =
Shepherd; Surg J. {. Starmonti u "i' Den
Wheeler Chap, a. Sweet
MASSACHUSETTS,
The Massachusetts AR Field Day at North |
Rnlplon sept. q was am unqualified success. n
parade was held in the morning whieh w" ; ltI
tcipaied ia by over l.500 veterans Aile Lielte1
Guests present were: Dept Commander dyFoh
p Walker, Chief Musiering Oiheer j. Is; faI-
sons Asst Q. M.-Gen. Ephraln Ssearns5 Soon,
ii III Administration A A Smith, of COrsilne- and
the following Aids: Capt. Geo. Pierce, OF Green
FrIa- tybas ii Davis Of BechcFtown; ii. NJ Con-
verse of Warren; ID. .. Judd, OF Hoiyoke; y. u.
salzer OF Adams: A. ". Fulton. of North Acanls;
] A LOOMS OF Easihampion; G. b. SeudaeF, OF
Pittsfeld r. G. Ward, OF Mortified, ana a Sauer,
M Sbelbnrne Falls. Other guests from abroad
were Col Weldon OF PIttsneid; Jason mann, OF
Montague; @. Ii. Ennis and MAJ ID N brewster,
OF Springfield In the afternoon banquet was
held The big tent was completely hlieo VIII
people. Commander Brldgman made most hp-
Dropriate speech OF welcome, and PRESIDENT see!ie
asked the blessing. The decorations were simple
but exceedingly appropriate, ana there was heartS
erd enthusiastic approval over this feature OF the
davis exercises. Beside those present from abroad
there were Mayor Hill, Aldermen OTIS ana Moak-
lev Couneimen Merritt, Clark, Chapin, GroSan,
Hebert Wright and Chilson, Lawyers Parsons
Hammond Crossley, Boitum, Field and Clark,
Postmaster Watson. representatives OF the press
md 9TH
mander Walker ana Col. PARSONS LlauS az
marks that were received with much applause;
The entire city was beautifully decorated, ana
made a very handsome appearance. Inc heANy
shower which fell about 6 O'Clock completely
upset the arrangements for the evenings e1er-
oises al the tent but the veterans equal
70 the emergency, and gathered at City Han IN
large numbers, where they succeeded IN passing
the evening IL a very enjoyable manner, singing
patriotic songs, listening 10 inspiring music by
Belongs Band and members OF The Apollo CIuo
aud speech making. Seated on the platform were
Col Myron T. Walker department CointnAllG OF
Massachusetts; Col. Aeidens OF me oIst Mass
Col J. b Parsons; Col A. 9. Andrews, Council OF
Administration; A. A. Smith, OF Coleralne, Coun-
ell OF Administration; Commander Bowen, OF WI
cox Post Springfield; Col stearns, Assistant
QnartermasteF-E5 General. Col. Nbeldcn, OF Pitts
fed on being called upon, said that he had hopeo
10 escape from making speech such dress
uarse as be had seen to-day ia this beautut place
was something he had never before witnessed since
the war and be desired to live long enough TO see
more gathering OF the veterans from al paris
of the country, held At Washington, where the
lame. halt and blind would take part, and we can
say 10 our legislators, here Is All shAt - eli o. rs
such spectacle viii be one thai no nation OF 4.u-
rupe ever looked upon -Four hundred thousand
men, the remnant OF that grand army which dis
banded > years ago, coming together again from
the various peaceful pursuits OF lie Department
Commander Walker was enthusiastically received,
the veterans rising and giving three cheers ana
tiger. Col Walker SAID memory carried nm oaeA
. vears-fo the close OF the and tie scene OF
social gathering in This hall; tonight it al comes
back 20 me like a dream. ieei ike one bound 10
YOU by the dearest ICES Of life, who Tor three years
endured and suffered the prIYgtIOns OF war. re-
jOice that 50 many OF Go. q q the lOth regiment
sin live and are able 10 answer the rolca but
the voices Of many silent forever. They were
al dear TO me- How much / am indebted 10 Rust
Brewster Day and others Tor their kind and tender
solicitude and care, and 20 them ali feel deeply
grateful. There came time when We were need
ed we responded 10 the cali; we won a victory
without stain upon our nag OF the loss OF a star
Although live In ISelcheriOWH, and was credited
10 the quota OF that town. was associated with
Northampton boys, and have always lei ldenlfled
with their Interests, and have moi right to come
here The Grand Army is needed 10 take care oil
the soldiers and TO cherish their memories. say
is moi right for poor crippled veterans 10 be COM
PEELED to put iiEeIT hands into their pockets and
draw from their scanty mite 10 help SICK or MAIN
ed felloW-soldier. The Government should pro-
vide literally for those who displayed such nlagnit-
cculcOuraee and heroism Ia defense otelF country.
Coz Andrews said il gave him great pleasure TO be
present Oh this occasion. Such gathering as TINS
profitable for j. tends 10 reyiyliy memories OF
our coWTades who sacrificed their lives Tor their
country You have right 10 wear THESE oaaeea
upou your breasts The sight Of these enblens
serves 20 strengthen ties which bind Us together.
These gatherings another purpose they in
spire patriotism in the rising generation which
could not otherwise be done The Colonel paid 8
glowing tribute 10 ladies Of the Relief Corps and
closed b. speaking 10 the highest terms OF Depart
meut CotnmaDaer " alkers whom ne said was llie
right man in the right place. a a. Smith, OF Col
eraine, called upon by Commander Bridgman
10 sing The Sword Of Bunker HIil, which he dio
with much feeling, and mis- comrades would mol
rest content until he came forward aud addressed
them Hls remarks were ln d humorous VEN. ano
frequently brought down the house" He said
he was proud Of the fact that the Posi- 20 which he
had the honor 10 belong, numbering y men, was
represented here to-day by . zen, aHd the ouls
inconsistent thing there about II was that tht
tble-bodIed rode ia an ambulance, while the res
Halkcd. ] speak il di=rezpect Of the militia .
ilis state when express the hope that the Sons Q
Veterans shall constitute the militia u Aassachu
settle. Col Bowen spoke very earnestly, and salS
le had been greatly Impressed with Tie seen,
Rhieh the dress parade Oh Main street presented
Z was magnificent ohJect-lessou- IL was some
thing which none Of us Viii ever forget. As look
q down the street and that long line OF veteI
ans and tbat sea 81 faces was deeply impressed
u that VAST tlTOug. composed Of the young, VIII
lair and bright faces, who lad recollection O
lac war, and 81 whom the succeeding generation
sIlI learn Of such gatherings tins Of to-day Onl.
Gsit from their lipE they read iti history
Col Parsons confined his remarks chiefly 10 tn
matter 81 pensions telling is comrades that all aT
3llcGlious from them would be carefully attende
% and closed By saying that the Grand Army wa
1ot la any sense political organization, and ye
because they fought for their country u did not u
3riEe them 81 the right Of suffrage and they wer
rec 10 vote Tor whom they pleased SeyeFa
weeks ago when was IN town on business a II
porter VINO knew nothing about war falsely az
cused 81 spending my time ia aiding 10 secuI
the nomination of a Tor Congress VINO ha
served s country Az lie army for three long year
Past Commander PonlerOy spoke briefly aud fore
bly,, remarking that he had looked forward to ia
Geid-day for a long time with The greatest interes
Commander Brldguian thanked The members
tie MOmans keileG Corps the boys Of Co i, Sol
Of Veterans Beldings Baud, ano The citizens
general Tor the part lhey had taken Ia making Il
occasion "a Success tue exercises closing ith q
appropriate selection by the band, Aud LaL
SyBe."
MICHIGAN
General Orders. No. g. Issued at Jackson 10y cor