The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-07-05


with flowers.
OHIO
General Orders No !, issued at Lebanon June
%, by command of Joseph W O'Neall. Department
CommandeT,-Josiah Holbrook, Assistant Adju-
tautGeneral.-contain the following In the or
GanlzaOn of Posts into regiments IL is thought adj
vlsabie that the regiments be sub divided into CONF
panIcs OF IS men each; this will make six patOons
OF eight men, or three of l6 men, 1t is most likely
that the column will pass the grand stand in re-
view marching in platoons of It, or in platOoBs OF
eight marching at half distance. No company
should have less than 50 men, or two platoons.
u Is suggested that each company furnish itself
with small flags of various designs and colors us
markers, TO be carried on each flank OF the Platoon
serving as guides in marching, and very mate
rally adding to the appearance of the column.
These flags should be of bunting or silk; should be
lsx0 and mounted on flag-safIs five feet long, and
snoald have printed on them Department OF
Ohio, GAR" Each company should have twice
as many flags as il has platoons. AS these flags
can be bought much cheaper by purchasing III
large quantities regiments, battallons and Posts
should send in their acquisitions TO Headquarters
at an early date the flags viii have TO be ordered
Posts should also arrange 10 have banners carried
IN column. Special attention IS called TO the fact
that at the ODD Department Encampment, held at
Toledo, Upton's Tactics adopted. All move
meHts VIII be made In accordance with SAID tao
tics; this Is not matter of choice with the De
partmeut Commander, but in accordance with the
action OF the Department Encanpment Special
attention is called TO the matter of uniform. by
the action OF the 22d Department Encampment,
held at Toledo, the uniform consists of dark blue
cNts coat, pants vest. coat to be
single breasted, with five buttons with the letters
GAR thereon; soft black hat with gold cord.
This IS not, however. TO prevenCany comrade who
has doublc-breasted coat from wearing it. Every
comrade should at once provide himself with the
regulation uniform. Ii is cheap and wears well,
and by simply changing the buttons, may be worn
on any occasion. If every comTade will uniform
himself II VIII add very greatly to the appearance
OF the column. Each staff and Post officer should
at once provide himself with the proper rank
strap and ribbon. Ii is but fair that these should
these
small profit made may be added TO the Depart
mcnt fund. The special attention of Post officers
and members of the staff Is called to the fact that
at the DIST National Encampment, hedat ST. Louis,
the official ribbon was changed. il is one and
oHe-lialf inches IN length in the clear, and one and
onefourth IN width, composed of the flag, as mem
bcrship badges, with boarder onequarter of an
inch in each side; the boarder to be in colors-for
National officers, buff; for Department, red
Cherry and for Post officers light blue. tSee
page 30, Rules and Regulations) The above-de-
scrbed ribbon alone is official and in accordance
with the Rules and Regulations. Officers, staff and
Post, and comrades should take notice thereon ana
govern themselves accordingly no officer or COM
rade should suffer himself TO be without badge.
These Headquarters are prepared TO and viii fill
all acquisitions Immediately on receipt OF the same
Posts should make arrangements so that no conf
rRde VIII be left at home because he is unable to
pay his way 10 Columbus. A little exeTtion will
provide fund out OF which the expenses OF
transportation and sustenance can readily be paid
At least Post in the Department Dick Cheat
ham, al Beverly. has already made just such an
arrangement; certain rents and income have been
plsced in this fund. Some of the comrades have,
aud others Will subscribe TO it. All tickets viii be
furnished by the Quartermaster. In this way no
comrade will be made 10 feel his poverty. Some
such plan should he inaugurated by every Post in
the Department.. Special attention IS called 20 sec
tOu J. House Bill No 205, page 80. volume S. Laws
Of Ohio ISsS making it penal offense, punishable
By fine or imprisonment. or BOTH " For any person
to wiifully wear the badge or button Of the Grand
Army Of tile Republic > or 10 wear
the same to obtain aid or assistance thereby in the
State, unless he shall be entitled to wear the
same under the rules and regulations of the Grand
Army OF the Republic Dropped and suspended
members are not entitled under our rules and Fee-
lations to wear our badge button, and ought not
be permitted 10 do SO. Harsh means should not at
first be resorted to- but IL after fair warning they
persist in violating the law, then il should be en-
forced. The Department Commander will hold
Campfres at Akron July 4, Alliance July 5, Mas
sliiOn July 0, Canton July z and Sandusky July l.
The Department officers will lay The cornerstone
the Executive Building, Ohio Soldiers and Sail
ors Home, at SanduslSy, o., July II.
Mrs Lotto Reid Wooster: Wooster's new City
Hall was formally dedicated June 4, at which time
Given Post No. 49, held Campfire Capt A. s.
Mcclure on behalf Of the Council presented the
laIl 20 the citizens OF Wooster. Response on be-
half Of the city by Hon. John insolvency,
Wooster, two great and eloquent orators whose
wit aud eloQueuce brought forth loud applause.
Tic citizens OF Wooster are justly proud Of their
neat aud fBely-finished hall, for Hon. Nc
Sweeney said in his speech, they got it on pure
ScTiptUral grOunds-they had TO pass through many
trials aud rlbulaiicns before they could enter into
possession Of this beautiful ediice. The seating
capacity Is $50. The spacious auditorium was Wei
filled with audience that was delighted with
the elegant decorations, the magnificent stage
scenery attracting much attention and meeting
with the approval OF all. The floral decorations on
the stage among the green trees Of the scenery
presented the appearance of beautiful flower gar
den The entertaining program, consisting Of music
Rotations and addresses, WAS carried out with one
great exception. When the announcement was
made that Gen. w. II. Gibson who to deliver
an address, had for reasons unknown failed TO
reach here IL east gloom over the whole hall and
fAfef frrfr
serene, yet many hearts disappointed and
saddened that they were deprived OF hearing the
great orator J. W. O'Nean Department Com
inander Of Ohio spoke Of the work which the vet
Grams Of the war had done in saving the Nation,
and urged ali soldiers TO join the Grand Army OF
the Republic. His remarks especially in.
tcrcsting 10 the old soldier But much TO the re.
grct Of all present his speech cut short by be
ing compelled 10 leave on the $50 train. The pro
Ceeds are TO be devoted 10 paying the expenses u
the National Eac1npnent at Columbus of soldiers
who are unable 10 dcfray their own. but who de
sire 10 meet their old comrades.
C. a. Miller, Marietta: At meeting of the Off
GERS Of the Posts Of Washington County on the Sd
Of june il was decided to organize the Posts Of the
County into regiment for parade and eHcamp
mcut purposes. Commander @. ID. Rathboue. d
Melvin Clark Post elected Colonel; Jacob
Gano, Of Ross Newport Post Lieutenant Colonel
q. N. Grub, Of Dick Cheatham Post, Major, and
4 Q. 4. Miller, Of Buell. Post, Adjutant. Comrade
A. Smith was recommended as Ado, and Com
Tade Jacob Gano on the staff OF Commando
/ O'Ne&ll.
OREGON
'Comrade, i" lockwood: Memorial Day was oh
served 10y Marion 4. Ross Post, No. Al, in which
the newly-mustered Post fFarragut participated
/ ia very respectable numbers a site on the rugged
and precipitous bat picturesque shore OF the snake
like, winding Sandy River, a tributary Of Fathe
Columbia, aud near n bridge, selected to per
I form tie ceremonies Of the Order prescribed fu
/ this occasion beautiful bevy OF IS girls repre-
seuting thc States made touching i'm preston a
/ they solcmHiy decorated the mound raised for th
occasion. large audience, consisting of resident
within circuit OF 10 miles, listened with great in
/ terest to eloquent aud masterly-deliyered ora
/ ton Of Col. s. Il. Harrington.
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