The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-10-03

guests. Some comrades unhesitatingly pronounced
1t the most enjoyable Reunion held in this State for
some time past.
An invitation 10 visit Meade Post, of Philadel-
phia, on Oct. has been accepted by the Depart
ment Commander aud staff. fine musical en-
teranmeut will he given during the evening under
the direction of J. Frank Glading.
The comrades of Lafayette Post, No. 40, OF New
York, who were the guests of Meade Post on last
Memorial Day, have presented the Post with q
acknowledgement vote OF thanks, magn1h-
Gently framed In oxidized silver, for the Kindness
extended them while OH that visit.
Post No. Boston Association has been formed
by the comrades of Post No. 2, Philadelphia, for
tile purpose of having large attendance OF the
members of that Post at the next National Encamp-
ment. committee of IL has been appointed to
make arrangements for the trip Col q. G. Bosbys
shell Is Chairman of the committee; Capt. Louis
X. Fortescue Secretary, and Comrade w. Ill. VIII
tiers Treasurer They expect to take nj least 700
comrades in full uniform to the Encampment.
Tho 10Th anniversary of The Cavalry Post No.
IS, OF Philadelphia, will be celebrated by grand
Campfire on Thursday evening, Oct. 10.
On next Saturday night the fair of Post No. So. OF
FmnkfoTd. which has been in progress for nearly
two weeks will close. Kearny Camp, Sons of Veter-
ans is also interested in the fair.
Comrade Joseph V. Horne. who Is well known
IN this Department Will, in all probability, he the
next Commander of The Naval Post, of Philade-
phia. This Post has passed a resolution unani-
mOusly requesting COMMANDMENT Chief AIger TO
appoint Cumrade John Il. Msckie on his staff.
Comradc MEclIie was of the principal organ
izers of the Post, aud is n Past Commander.
A bugle corps has been organized by The Cav
airy Post The members are William Fox, William
Moxzey, Charles kuoblc son of Comrade Casper
Knoble, who captured Jefferson Davis, and Harry
Bergman.
A series OF entertainments for the benefit Of COM
rades of Post No . and their friends is being ar
ranged by COmrade Harry Thomas for the Winter
months
A good days fun was had at Stockton Range,
Camden n. j. on Sept. % by the comrades OF Post
Nos. and 10. of Philadelphia, each DESTROYS OF
proving that they had the best marksmen. The
team from Post No. 10 demonstrated that they
were the best shooters. The prize n set OF
guidons. The second prize WAS a gold badge Tor
the best shot in the guard; wen 10y ComTade
ktrshuer, OF Post B. The third prize was n gold
badge for the best shot in either Post; won by
Comrade Martin l.. Jennens, Post l9. Fourth prize
for "A silver cup. contested for by "a selected
team OF five from each Post; was won by Post
No. 10. Department Commander Stewart shot
with Post No. 70, and Quartcrmaster Williams
gave his skill 10 Post No. ;. The former made lg
out of possible 30 and for his skill Post No. 10
has presented him with gold badge The leather
medal was won by Abe lowering, of Post No. 10 AL
though Comrade King, of Post No. 3, tried hard to
win Il. committee from Post No. 10 will visit
Post Nos on Oct. aud present them with the
Chatting with Comrade Thomas c. Hall, OF Post
No. 36S. Philadelphia, which is offspring OF
| The Cavalry Post, he reminded me that the com
mittee appointed by the Post had finally succeeded
IN RsceTtHiuinE that Mrs. Gen. Devon, after whom
his Post is named j. living. IL appears that when
! the dissatisfied comrades Of Post No - formed
Gen. Devon Post they appointed committee 10
learn II the Generals widow was alive. The CON-
/ mitiee after making many inquiries gave up the
search but Capt. Hail coniinueait. HIS efforts were
rewarded few weeks ago, when lie learned that
Mrs Devon living al West Point and is Ia good
l health. Pleasing correspondence passed between
the good lady and Capt. Hall, which the latter in
/ formed his comrades or At "a recent muster the
/ Post adopted "A series of resolutions expressing
pleasure at learning that their old commanders
/ widow was living. The resolutions have been
| handsomely framed and engrossed, and will be pre-
scented 20 the lady. Comrades Hall. Francis Will
liams aud john T. Brown have been delegated "a
/ present the resolutions
Posts and 275 of Philadelphia have decided to
attend the National Encampmeut at Boston nexi
Summer IL body.
| There will be "A Campfire at the Headquarters o
| Post No. 2 on Tuesday evening. Oct 20
The Cadet Corps Of Post No. 3, Philadelphia
will hold fair ia their armory. No 1905 Montgom
/ cry avenue, beginning on Oct. II aud continuing
until Oct. 20.
Al the request Of Commanderin-ChiefA Iger, De
pRr;ment Commander Stewart has issued an order
| iusiructing ComTade George l.. Brown, of Post No
6. 10 institute Post at Winnipeg, Manitoba, to be
attached TO this Department
/ There whisperinRs throughout the Depart.
mcnt that Mai. A. l.. Burchiield, OF Plltsburg will
] be The next Department Commander. ComradG
/ BuTchGeld Senior Yice-Departmcnt Com
/ mander a few years ago.
The members Of Post No. g, Philadelphia. arc act.
lively engaged Ia soliciting books supply the loss
Of lhelE library, which contained nearly 90 vol
| umcs. Comrades Robert II. Walsh. aud William
=. Stewart have been deputized by tie Post TO re
4 ceive books The Posts Headquarters de-
stToyed by fire last Winter The hall - being re-
| built and IL nearing completion.
| The new Headquarters az Robert Bryan Post
No. So the largest colorcd Post IN the Order were
| formally opened Tuesday evening Sept. -, n
! Eleventh and Bainbridge streets, Philadelphia
I The hall was prolnsely decorated with flags RnG
[ notices. Delegations were present from Posts
TO- -, q, -, O3. a. l03 IFS. lGg, 2I3 and 800 De
| partmeuf Commander Stewart aud staff were ais,
/ Department Commander. Adj't-Gcn. Mccormick
| A q M.-Gen. Harry 6. Williams. QuhrtermAste
| Taylor. Commander Samuel Jones and others.
Kearny Post. No. 50, Of Frankfort has pur
! chased "a building on Unity street for home
The fourth annual Encampment OF the Posts O
! Lancaster County was held at Mannheim Sept IL
Although the weather very bad the affair wa
a great SUCCESS. as the entire town aud surround
ing country turned out. The buildings were hand
someiy decorated. Twelve Posts took part IN ia
parade Of which III. J.. Haldcmau, of Marietta, wa
Chief Marshal. After the parade Rev. J. w. John
son delivered an address Of welcome in Genie
Square, 30 which Capt. Charles Denues, OF Lanca'
| ter, responded.
Col Dick White Post, No 5I3. Hemioek, la
adopted resolutions Of regret on the death Of Con
rade Patrick McPbiiips.
RHODE ISLAND
At a recent meeting OF Ives Post No. 49, Prov
denee. Comrade Geo. II. Paddock OF sIocum Pos
presented u with fine steel engraving, entitie
the Empty Sleeve"
Comrade Herbert r Bennett. Commander ,
Rabbit Post. No. IS. Bristol who has been Oh
agent Of the State Board Of Soldiers Relief in Oh
distribution Of State aid, la The County Of Brslo
for the past two yenrs has resigned his position %
account Of pressing business aud ComTade Charlie
A. Barbour also Of Rabbit Post, las been appoin
ed 20 the position.
Al recent meeting Of Soeum Post, No i
Providence. a letter read from Depaunei
Commander Al0nzo Williams dated Vienna, Au
tFia. lie las been in France, Italy, Germany, An
: tTia, Sweden and other countries since June. III
letter spoke Of his departure from ProyideDs
early Ia June and tie great pleasure lac felt in
ing 20 large number OF his comrades onthe whA
on the eve Of his starting for New York.
WEST VIRGINIA.
, The EucaInpmeni 81 the q T. Brigade Of II
Seventeenth Ohio Congressional District nc Ma
tins Ferry on Sept. u WAS grand success, no
withsiandng the inclemeney Of the weather.
E WISCONSIN,
d Joe. Leiergcrber Post which - conn posed entire
(, ! Of Indian residents the Menominee Reserv
ton, has presented President Harrison aud seer