The National tribune., 1888-02-16
THE GRAND ARMY.
News From The DepartmentS---NeW
Posts, etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN
MrxNEAro11s, MINK, Feb. Is, 1888.

MrNHEAPoLIs, MINI, Feb. Is, 1888.
Adi't-Gen. Fish returned on the Cd instant
delighted with his brief sojourn among the
comrades Of Pennsylvania, Washington and
New York The Chief is IN
New England and will visit the Department
Encampment Of Pennsylvania at Allentown on
the Isth going thence to Springfield, Ill.,
where he viii be on the 10th.
A decision has been made upon the appeal
OF ComTade j. l. Bennett from the decision OF
the Commander Of the Department of Illinois,
holding that it is not competent for Post OF
the GAR. To act upon proposition 10 appoint
g committee to unite with like committee OF
other Posts in forming a Service Pension
Associate on" The decision is based upon the
ground that it is not within the power of a
Post to participate, as a Post, and against the
objection of 8 member, in the formation OF any
independent body which, whether to be com
posed exclusively of comrades OF not is to be
independent Of the constituted authorities of
the Order. Presumptively, the OBJ
iects Of the GAR can be best accomplished by
the use Of lis own form of organization and
plan OF work If any comTade believes that
these objects or any lawful objects, can be
better subseryed by other methods, he may
resort 10 such methods either alone or
in conjunction with others But every COM
rade has the right TO insist that the Order it
self should not be used as an instrument for
advancing purposes or methods IN the name OF
the Order 10y means not subject to its control
This principle is applicable TO all forms of out
side organization, whatever their object, which
are not recognized by the National Encamp-
mcHt"
Returns from l3 Departments for the fourth
quarter Of l5S7 show a slight aggregate gain
over the reports for the third quarter.
The Department Of Idaho held Depart
ment Eucampment at Boise City on Jan. II,
and duly organized, pursuant 10 Special Order
No. a. current series. The following Depart
ment officers were elected Or appointed and
installed Commander, W. Ii. Nye, Boise City
S. v. e.. A. 5. SenieT, Shoshone; J. v. c., ID. L.
Chamberlain, Eagle Rock: Medical Director,
A. {. Girard, Bose City; Chap, w. II. Danil-
son, Blackfo0t; Asst Adj't-Gen., Charles A.
Clark. Boise City; Q. M.-Gen., Malachi Krebb
Boise City. A Department charter viii be
issued In the course of time.
B0sTON, Mass, Feb 10.-COmmander-i in
Chief Rea was rendered a reception here this
evening by the Womans Relief Corps. Gen.
Rea was accompanied by a staff composed oil
Comrades J. c. Linehan, ]. V. c.; 4. ii. Reed
Minnesota; George A. Woodbury. Post SO; A
J.. Kneeland. Post 10; A. J. Wilson, Post 90
Warren o. Hawley, Post rs; Henry p Oak
man, Post &c George Perkins, Post l6l Chas
J. Davis, Assistant Sergeant-at-ArEls, and Jno
i. DriscOll. Post 81. There were also with the
Commander-in- Chief Past Commander-in Chief
George A. Merrill and Past Commanders q. w
Creasey, j. q. B. Adams aud J. W. Hersey. De.
partment Commander Nj. r. Walker, s v. G
q. I. Goodale, J. Y. {. George III. Innis, Medi.
cal Director Sawyer, Asst Adj't-Gen. A. c
MunrOe, Il 3. Jewett, c. Of A., p. ID. ]. B. Read
Wales. Past Medical Director J. B. Cherry, and
the poet scout" Jack Crawford. After a vel
come By Mrs Parker, COMMANDMENTS Chief Rea
was introduced 10 the audience, VINO greeted
him with loud applause.
His speech Was thrilling one, full Of sol
derry sentiment. in which he pad a higE
tribute to the women OF the State of Massa
chusetts for their noble and self-sacrihcinl
qualities SO many times exhibited during tht
late civil war. His feeling allusiOn 10 thi
tender and loving care bestowed upon TIL
wounded soldiers, both on the field and in The
hospitals. by these selfsame women, brought
tears 10 the eyes OF many Of his hearers A
the conclusion OF bis remarks, Past Depart
nent President Mrs Parker stepped for
ward, and in behalf Of the WOman's Relic
Corps presented a magnificent bouquet T.
OnmaBderiu-Chief Rea At this point
Miss d. Lizzie Andrews was introduced an,
read in a spirited manner brief historica
sketch 81 the battle Of Gettysburg. TIL
lGcy was deserFedly eneored. and read al
amusing selection. In a few well chnsei
remarks the Past Department President
Mrs. Parker, next presented the neEly-electeS
President, BIS. EIiila j. Loud. VINO spoke q
length Oh the work before the Corps, and OF tn,
faith and confidence which she said she knew
her sisters bad il huT, and she pledged tht
heartiest cooperation Of the WOman's Relic
Corps to the Grand Army Of the Republic. ME
J. a. Abbott. Of Illinois CommaDdeF-in-ll HE
o. the sons Of Veterans. who was present. mad
O very feeling address, and al its concusio;
was presented 2 beautiful bouquet, mposel
exclusively O. white roses, emblematic, so said
Mrs Parker. Of the pure hearts Of the boys
he represented Tie address of Department
Commander Myron 7. Walker was full Of nobl
sentiment. and included a sketch Of a drumme
bog, who, slck aud almost dying, was saved b,
the efforts Of the women nurses. Commando
Walker received floral souvenir OF the occas
ion, which was among the handsOmest Of thos
presented during the evening.
Mrs. J.. 4. Turner, Of Boston, Treasurer 0
the Corps for the past five years, made som
very witty remarks on her long term OF scrv
ice, aud pleasantly referred to the Official re
lations existing between herself and the Pas
Department President, Ars. Parker. As sh
finished she gracefully presented a beautiful
gold badge 70 Mrs. Parker, who returned he
thanks 70 tbe Corps IN fitting terms. Durin
the evening some vocal selections Of high orde
were rendered by Irs. Sophie Hall and Blis
Hli. Phi Sheridan Corps. Of Salem, prescnty
through their Delegate. AITs. Parker yer
large and handsome basket Of cut flowers TO til
ueBly-siecLed President, Mrs. Loud. An " 81
guilt "a perfect beauty-was, by vote OF POI
s. Of R0ZDuFT, AZ lis fair last December. 10 z
70 the Corps Commander receiving the large
number Of votes. Conrade J. T. Gilman {
that Post. announced the lucky lady to be Dir
Parker, and he presented the quilt 10 her.
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