The National tribune., 1890-02-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The 23d annual Encampmcnt ofthis Department
was held at Manchester Jan. 80 and 81 and was Mt
tended by about 400 comrades. In his address De
partment Commander Grimes recommended that
steps be taken nj once by all the Posts in the De-
pnrtment TO be present, with fun ranks at the
National Encampment in Boston Asst Adj't-
Gen. Minot made report showing that during
| the year one new Post has been organized and on
Dec. 81, 1889, the membership of the 90 Posts ng.
grcEHcd oOl2 comrades, with 2Sl in suspension for
non payment of dues-a net gain for the year of
! 30 Asst q. M-Gen. Hammond stated the total
receipts for the year had been S3,s77.i9, and the
expenditures 81 $50 10; cash of the Depart
ment, S20i739 The contributions to the Grant
memorial fund were s., 9j6 Commanders in { hiel
Alger and staff and Mrs a ger arrived u the after
! noon. Gen. Alger was introduced to the Conver-
ton by Col Daniel Hall. aud was received with
great applause rs was also the short address hc
made. In the evening public reception WINS ten.
deTed The toinmandcr-in-Chet Mayor Narney
welcomed the distinguished visitor 20 the city. aud
department Commander Grimes introduced him
10 the audience. lie was received with loud aud
long continued applause. He said lie was u plain
business man, not possessing the gift of oratory.
On the question OF pensions he said: " / believe in
the soldiers Homes for those who have no wives,
but do not believe thHt these should bc sepR-
rated from their families and TINT this great, rich
government should not allow It. ! very glad
you have legislation IN this State 10 for the
needy veterans But, in the name of God. Is 1t not
about time that the Government should take care
OF its own? The men who went 10 Congress
pledged to vote TO keep these men from want have
got 10 fulfil their promises or stay ut home As /
leave you. ] wish tn say go with your good
Np'h nope hNothCf year thNi every man IN
New Hampshire, who has an honorable discharge.
VIII loo a member Of the GAR We are stronger
together than apart. We going to ask that tic
needy receive help in n voice that this world viii
hear. shall remember this wonderful scene be-
fore inc here Tonight. aud thank YOU in tho name
OF the organization and myself. A YOU Journey
along in lie, remember TINT tile old flag wc saved
should bo our only emblem, and that u should be
cnshriBed ia every home la the land Gen.
Algcr was repeatedly applnudcd. aud at the
close was given rousng cheers. Addresses
were also made 10y Mrs. Annie Wiuenmyer
National President of tho W re aud others
~ the business meeting held or thc second day
the following officers were elected Department
Commander, Col Thomas Cnarw eli Of Gimantou /:
;. Y. G., q. II. Ilodgden of Portsmouth: } V. o.
T. u. Iusc. If Enfield: Medical Inspector. H. Is
Prescott. of Nashua; Chap, Jas. X Ever. ~ Con.
cord Delegate at Large. Col. David L. Pierce Of
Great Falls: Delegates. stephen 49, smith Of Han
over; Col. Nathaniel Shackford Of Lake Village;
j. g. Hutchinson. Of Manchester. Council Of Al.
mtnistfaiion. j. g. Siu4paon. -; Portsmouth; ~ II
Reed 81 Fizwiliam; q. ". Iiozworlh 81 Am
hcrsi; w. $. Stanton of Gambia; L. X. Hopbs Of
oa-ipce. Resolutions 81 thanks 10 Hon. l. Pltou.
81 Pion for his giis Of land for tic State Soldiers
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