The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-12-26


! Rousseau; J. V. C.. A. W. bradley; q. NJ George
H. oiisi Chap. Rev. l.. NJ. ;. Haynes; q. d.,
Robert II. Kerr; Q. g.; w. ID. Taylor
Officers OF sydney Post. No. Al, Ithaca: Com
mander, Reuben Gee; :. V. c. John French j.
/ '. G.. Alfred Ross; q. NJ, C. :. Norton; o. d.,
/ James stanton: q. C.. T. Il. Hurlbut Chap,
/ Jackson Coo; Surg, II. II. Miller.
Officers of jamaica Post. M. SOS, jamaica: Com
mander. John Fleming; : V. g.. George j.. Bis
Graves; Surg. Thomas W. Na,iai; Gimp. Joshua
kimber; o. d., a. ID. Limberger; O. g.. William
Officers Of l.. NJ. Wheeler Post. No %. Saratoga
Springs Commander, H. ID. ormsbee; ;. V. G., I.
L. Allen; }. V C., @. 4. Lockwood; q. NJ, j.. III.
Fuller surg. w. J. Hammond: Chap, II. J. Lee (;
o. d., w +. Hail; o. g., John Belts.
OHIO
Wells Post Columbus. held Campfire recently.
The feature of the evening was address 10y Gen.
James Han on " Pckctrs Charge at Gettysburg"
! The speaker illustrated his talk with large map
oI the heiu hnd tls positions al the ooniendiug
hosts at TIE time Of the charge. lie frequently
interrupted 10y applause.
Officers Of L. < Grant Post. No. $40 Cincinnati:
Commander, Frank 4. Foster; :. Y. g., Herman
Kline J. V. C., H. &. Davidson; O. d., Joseph
Dcisch; o. C.. David Jones; Chap, III. W. CRSs /;
Surg, VIM. Kelly; q. NJ. ], II. Kirby.
Officers of David Griffin Post, No. ESQ, Sahna !:
Commander. =. ID. Hickman; =. V. e.. VIM. Wighor-
spoon; J. V. G. II. ID. Baker; q. d.. J. T., Darby
shire; @. g.. VIM Whitman; Surg, NJ. Wilkcrson :
Chap. A. NJ. Griffith.
PENNSYLVANIA
All information regarding hotel accommodations
at shamoin during tire sessions OF tie Department
lsncampment can toe secured by addressing John
r o-lcr, ShHmuSiu. Ia. The Encampucut will
be held Feb. II and H. Department Headquarters
have been established at the Mansion House.
Last week The anniversary Of Mclean Post. No.
10. Reading, was celebrated with eciat. The pIin-
cipai address WAS made by Copiwde H. Willis
Bland, who gave historical sketch of the Post.
Among the other speakers were Junior Vice De-
pRrtuncut Commander Gorrcil and u. NJ VI. Rich
ards. The absence 81 Department Commander
Stewart was greatly regretted.
At the muster uf Wilde Post. No =. Chester, last
week a grand public Campfire was lighted. 1hps.
Lees was Master 81 Ceremonies. The programs ia
Guided the singing OF "Icuing CA the Old Camp
Ground by tie comrades, addresses by Thomas
Chambers. Maj. JAS. Coates. Albert Mcguire aud
}. w. Miles; song. by James Cole john McDuu.
gall and Alex. llarti reciistions by Miss Emily
Clark, the other participants being john Graves.
FraHk Moore. JOHN Chadwick, Miss Jessie shaw.
james shaw, Miss sue Rnthman, Miss Bcckic
Wilde. DR.. Jcfierics. Daniel Helms and Prof.
Graves.
The memorial services Of Post No. s. Allegheny
City, were held Ou Sunday last. Tie Grafton WAS
delivered by Department Commander Stewart
Ihese Posts participated ia the ceremonies Nos
8, -, l5l. l55. lG2, 2l5 2ij, go, 20 aud 10.
conccH and hop will be given Thursday
evening Jan. ia Musical Fund Hall, Phiiadcl-
phia, by Post No 20
Col. J. n. Ciurl, Post. No IG2. Allegheny City
was officially visited by Commander Stewart un
last Friday night aud on she previous Wednesday
might lac visited Post No. n, Philadelphia
Post No. J9s was mustered Ca Saturday evening
Dec 4, al Poustown. by Department COMMANDER
aud Installed Commander. Van. T.. Bach = V, e.,
1 j.. Wiley Rs1sg5tn: J. y. C., John vs.. Arms: q. NJ
l Snorge W RAIN q. ~. =, Joseph SpHHg; AdTi
Isaac L. Decker surg VIM BFouisei Chap. X. J.
baldwin, o. d.. VIM. III. Jones q. g.. John IL
Scfgey; :. NJ, J. y. FFcdd. An elaborate banquet
followed the Installation ceremony. The new Post
starts out Will & charter members
Fifteen Posts have been gaiued in this Depart
tleit this year, iH Increase 81 four last year
sHss Comuiander Stewart in "a circular 10 tie Post
AomtnandcTai " We viii maintain our position at
tie head 81 lie column. but followed closely by
iiose ambitious To take Gus place. Let ask
that you pat forth special effort 10 avoid the ne.
necessity OF ssispeuding any members at the close
o. The present quarter. III any tile suspend
ed roll try 10 reclaim them. II they, through mis-
fortune or sickness, are unable 10 pay then let te
Posi- be ienieni aud remit AL part Of amount
due. Niii you kindly give tls matter attention
and instead 81 dropping of the dead wood - il
soihsiues done. have $50 dead wood to- drop Oh (?
For All you haze done Jet tender you my rim.
ceEe thanks. aud trust that sS share my desire To
10 advance the Interests Of tie Department OF Penn
sylvana, sOldiy is cOmFade-iiip aud intensity It's
Iraeriities that ile year 1859 may be- feueni-
bered az one u grand effort aud earnest work re-
hesfing honor upon those vino. having in their
keeping as l'osi officers the welfare Of their Port
have faithfully performed their duty.
The new Post hail of Post II No 32G al Beilwood
VIII De formally opened on Jan. 2
The Candidates for Department officers ure con-
Quoting Hiiil hunt. have heard OF but one can
didaie for any oflice-ihnt OF Department Com
nandcr, But for National Representative nearly
every other delegate you meet ls "a candidate
The elections Of Post officers ia ths Department
Shave been marked by the almost universal preyn-
lenee 81 harmony la few Posis there were warm
contests for the offices but 10 VIII always he 30 As
/ lar a. have been able To ascertain the general
arm OF sentiment among the Delegates TO tile nc II
Department Encampmeut fayors the election Of
CotnTadc Joseph j. DenniAtOn Of Post, No III for
tie next Department Commander.
Officers 81 Coi. W. l.. Curry Post No IL Phila-
oeiphia: toinmandrr. j.. Wohensinith; 5. v. C.,
David Hoffman J. V. g., James IAycock q NJ .
J IL Mansur: Chap, u spicer; Surg, n. Harker;
/ q. D.. y. 4. Rankin: o. g.. N. DanneIly
OAiccrs Of Capt. Philip H. Ehuyier Post No 81 ,
! Philadelphia Commander, Wan y. TnggArt: + "
! 9, George Ii Watts J. V. g., James 4. News
/ Ciiap, Robert GliIen; Surg. Clarence = Smith
/ O. D., Frank l-hfmanj q NJ, Charles II. on o. O.,
! james Aadey
| Officers Of Lieut. Josiah White Post. No. A. phn-
nizviilc; Commando, y. Frank Harley; >. v g.,
/ VIM. Beaver J. V. g. Edward Mcljonougi; Gimp,
/ John A. hcCloskey; surg. VIM. 10. Wynne; o. b.
j Isaac Dennis; o. o.. Charles L. Williams
Officers 81 John " Jackson Post No r. Phila-
depnA: Commander. ". IL. Myers; 5. v. O. Wn.
simmons }; v. q, john Clark q D., john Mitch.
wards; .. O.. Charles Lewis.
Officers Of Jere Helms Post, RIO. o. schuykil
! Haven: Commanded. ). X Helms; >. v. g.. Moses
Ebei }. v. g, john Meek q. 81, A. T. lsifrcit:
Chap, /. X Becizieyi .. D.. l. ~ Frehafef. o. g.,
/ q. HAriTanft.
Onieers of Col g. g. Simmons Post No lIg uay.
| rsbHrg Commander. s. Montgomery; S v. Y. q
/ samuel III. Barr; j. V. G.. John -. Delhi; q a.
Jacob J. Mekeiyei Surg, William .. Bishop
| o. O.. William FOrteubaugl.
| Ohicers Of OrahRH Post, No. 100, Pottstown.
| Commander, John u. EItonhead; ). v. g.. John 81
| Leiiel j. v. g., Hiram &. Jones u a. 81 {,
| MsaimsTi Surg. 5. -. swayeiy; Chap. elijah
/ Jamisou; o. b.. William Guess. q. o. joel FOX,
/ J. ~ Henry FenstermacheT; q. e.. Edward IIndley
Officers Of Geo. H. Thomas Post, No. a. Latct..
| ter: Commander Dr. j. l.. WickersIiam; s. " o.
John t. yogan; j. V. O., s. T. DAVIS; O. M Jas
| =. Miniow Chap Tbonns Gilgorc; o. d., jaime,
hameni; o. D., Phil ID. sprecher
Officers Of Robert Bryan Post, No. go Philadel
phia: Commando, s4m'i Jones' s. v. C.. J. W. II
Jackson; ). v. G., Samuel buchanan; O. N sam
| j.. DeInnr; Chap. Henry Coltman Surg Frauk
Durham o. d., George A. Caldwell; q. g., SAM
| Broom.
Officers Of Mai. Jennings Post No. 12I. Girord
| vile: Commander, WA. Bracey; = V. g., T. A
kenny ). V. g., Thomas Joyce, q NJ, J. n
1 Click; Chap, j.. Is. Wagner, q. d. h. II Mona
CHAN: u. o. NJ. German. J. =, John Hibbafd
Officers Of Gen. Welsh Post. No lls Columbia
Commander John q. Clark E.V. O. a. a. CliuTIes
J. V. q. Christian stOver; Chap, Robert s. Dan
bar; Trustee, jos. w. Yocum; surg, 4. uinkie
y. D. john l.: Wright .. o., Jacob Henderson
o. y. Emanuel Fry.
Officers OF Mcpherson Post No. III. pittsbuy,
Commander, l. III. Houghton; s. v. O., Elliot
Mccall; }. V. ., VIM. Hazlewood; @ 81 H. =
hfe1si Surg X III. Irwin; Chap, Rev q. W
! CbnliaHt.
Officers Of Allison Bros Post. No. I44. Port Car
| bon: Commander, Geo. Il. Abbott; s. V. O. phiIit
Gailsi JN. g., Frank Knltllei q NJ. L. Smith; q
! u, Thomas q. Bull; q. g., John Snyder; surg
| Joh1 J.. shissleri Chap, Wan. 5. Burniani
Officers Of Lincoln Post, No. i4O Shan,oIiu
| Commander, i. ID. Strauss; S.V. G., D. g. Hon,nies
>. V. e., Charles Kupj q. NJ, q. T. HoIsllue
Surg, Frank A. Clark; Chap, George W Metz
o. d. VIM, LlndeTInani o. o. Conrad Snyder
| i. -. Andrew Campbell; q. s., J. RuInberger
Officers of Lieut. Il. =. Griffin Post No I3g gorap
ton: Commander Il. w. Pearce; g. v O. nj
i Aorey: j. v. c., a. w. Darlfee q IL Aio,,