The National tribune., 1888-06-14

lars own personal use. The colored comrades are,
Of course, also indignant, aud justly, They,
together with members of Post No s. talk of bring
ts the matter 70 the attention of the authorities.
It's pity. indeed, If we cannot strew flowers on
the graves of deceased comrades in National Gem
terles without having them removed. However,
THIS may be new sort Of rule" for it is not IN
vogue a the Gettysburg National Cemetery and
other National burial grounds
The contest for Commander of this Department
promises 10 assume highly Interesting aspect by
liie Time ibe next convention rolls around. Com
rs ie John a. NeidCrsheim. Past Commander of
Meade Post. No. ]. Of Philadelphia who was de
ieated for tire position few months ago by the
present Department Communicated Frank j.
AaBte-wiiI again be a candidate. His friends are
already Al work ~ his interest. ComTade Welder-
sleIni IS better known now than at the last Con-
yeuton, aud his popularity has increased tenfoid.
That ne VIII make hard and gallant fight for the
honor. no one can gansay Bot il is TOO early 10
make any productions ffls early canvass may re-
act, however, Ia manner entirely unlocked for.
Maj. Moses NeAle, of Post No. 2 Philadelphia, is
also mentioned a candidate.
A paper represented TO be a Grand Army journal,
published IN This State, is making itself very OBJ
noXious 10y rasping and shouting about ring rule
et ceiera, IN the Department Conventions. 1t can
DO no harm, and this so-caled journal must have
fresh Of some kind aud thus these brilliant %
editorials. local Sunday newspaper furnishes
70 per cent Of its news"
Post No 81, at York. was royalty entertained by
the knights OF the Golden Eagle at that place on
Juue7-
Post No H. Philadelphia, has purchased prop
efty on the northwest side of kenaington avenue,
Ze0sz feet northeast Of Front street, from w n.
mortgage.
says Adj't William F. Huckel. OF Kearny Pos,
ffstnkiord, No % is still alive, also ITS Aux
Hilary Corps, and working with will. On Memo
Fial Day the Corps presented 10 the Post hand
some state flag. for which the l60odd members
are truly thankful. New members are arriving
each nuster-night, and the Post is in dourlshlng
condition.
On Wednesday evening June 90 Post No. H. will
give concert il the Post hall, No. l226 South
Eighth street, PiiiIadep ha.
The GAR Executive Committee Of Allegheny
County for the Term 1859, consists Of President
Msj. A. i. Burchfield; Y.-Ps., Joseph T. Dennis
ton and Edward Fisher; Rec Sec, II. H.
BengouEh; Cor. See, Sidney OuIohundro; Treas,
john T. Hunter and Comrades w r. Jones, Thos
H. Boss, John H. Brown, W. o. Russell and :. q.
Baer.
Senior Vice Department Commander W. r. Jones
paid official visit TO No. Isl, South Side, Pitts
burg, on last Tuesday night.
he excursion 10 Atlantic City, n. j. on Aug. 4,
under the auspices Of POSTS Z, Ia, ST. @, ia iyI,
81 and 200 PhliHdel phla. promises 20 be largely
attended. The Posts are working streBuously TO
make 1t success which 1t VIII undoubtedly be
from present indications.
Shipmate Webster. q member of Post No. 400,
who recently returned to Philadelphia after three
years cruise in the United States man-oi-~ar
Omaha, has presented his Post with curiously
worked r. badge made iu Japan. u - com
posed ol bunting sewed with silk, aud differs but
slightly with the official badge. Ii also contains
two American flags, surrounded by blue held.
Post No ,, Philadelphia, Will have q large camp
fire tonight.
Post No II will give n concert in the Post hall,
/. a movement has been started with Gov. Beaver
al iis head, having III view the appointment OF q
Eculsy lyanla Day +" al Gettysburg early IN Octo-
Der, at which Hne the several Pennsylvania com
mands that have monuments 10 unVeli and dedl-
cate TO be requested to hold their ceremonies.
Prominent G.A.R. men think the movement 8
good one.
he railroad rates from all points in this State to
The Summer EEcampmeut Will be a single fare for
round trip The individual rate from Philadelphia
WILL be Si-O5. Arrangements are now being made
TO special tram from that city on Saturday,
June 80 the train 10 leave al O'Clock in the morn
ing and arrive Gettysburg about D. III. The
program for tue weeks festivities III camp IS now
being arranged by Tie Department officials.
j. ~. French, Little Marsh: Alfred Toles Post,
No. 80, held Memorial services at the Union Gem
etary, near keeneyviile The !. o. o. Z. joined
the Post in a body. The Sabbah-schoois ana the
people generally turned out, aud when the seTv-
ices commenced over l.0OO people were on the
I cemetery grounds. The Post mad previously built
q mound OF earth covered with sod. The Post,
SONS Of Veterans, Odd Fellows, and flower girls
then Termed IA "a circle around the mound, which
was covered with Memorial flags. The Memorial
services were then read aud the names Of every
fallen cOulrHde who under the jurisdiction
Oi the Post called sud wreath deposited upon
a flag Thus 100 comrades remembered.
Rev a. q. Cole made one Of the finest addresses
ever delivered before a Memorial audience. IHe
entire community wed with each other in aiding
/ the GAR. u make the day bright one,
Gen G. a. Custer Post, iDcaIted az Etua, had the
/ pleasure 81 attending 81. Joseph Catholic Church,
ia 51aF IsbuFg. Sunday, May ~, ia full uniform
and there listened 10 an impressive sermon de!iv-
cred by Rev. Father Grace. Pastor oi the Church.
The Post turned out almost 10 a man This happy
event Is the result % uniting effort n1ade on
part vi the OiiceTs Of the POSI-, aud especially
by ConTade W B. ISToeser, Past Commander, and
al present Medical DIreei0T Of the Department Of
Pennsylvania. Tie privilege accorded inns brought
/ uHboUnded JOY to the members oi lhe Post.
Gen. Took Post, No. II, NoTTisgown. has issued
4 q very meat little pamphlet containing Its Memo
rial bay program. Ii also contains list OF the
officers OF the Post and Of The different Memorial
Committees.
/ TppgFsSFF- AND GEORGIA.
Memorial Day observed at Savannah, Ga,
I to quite an unusual extent. The exercises were
under The auspices Of w. 5. Hancock Post.
TEXAS
j. H. Pratt, Port Clark: Vt IT, Lewis Post, No.
/ II. Is the largest Post III this Department While
financial condition Is not the best, still we are
able take of al onF deserving comrades,
( widows and orphans Memorial Day d grand
4 succezs here The address was delivered by Chap
/ iaiu Merrill
WEST VIRGINIA.
j. r. Watkins, Rowlesburg: Services were held
/ A. ibis place on the sunday preceding MEMORIAL
! Day The Post was accompanied by the Sons Of
Veterans aud q military company. The sermon
I WAS preached by the Rev Dir. Shaw, and was very
Impressive.
/ WISCONSIN,
Memorial Day was celebrated at Hartford in the
/ usual manner Col. g. X. Pier, Of Fond du Lac,
held audience Of GU almost speIlb0und for near
an hour. Al least tiiTee tnesiiIat number IN
able 10 gain ara entrance 10 the hall He gave q
very clear statement Of the injustice OF pension
laws illustrating Of bis points very forcibiy
by an apt auecdDte. The pToces-ioI mat marched
to ike cemetery WIS Of Tie finest ever seen ia
I Hartford. The school children were out ia force,
carrying tire colors along the whole line One
large banner inscribed gilt letters " Educate in
I Patriotism proudly held aloft by TWO very
1 pretty misses the great need in our country es-
4 1eCally IA communities Of foreign element, il
more work Of this kind. From school histories
they get little idea Of the sacrifices that have
been made that they may enjoy the privileges they
/ NOW do. Every National holiday should be 30 ar
/ ranged that the children may be taught TO love,
4 honor and even 10 die for that dear old flag.
Write 20 E. A. Armstrong Detroit Mich, for
| his GAR or s. Of V. Price List Sent free.