The National tribune., 1890-10-23

l.. May Steward StrnwtOwni Ersir Moore, In
diannpos; e. Perl Ncwsern. Warrington J. II.
Smith, Rock Lane; G. e. Brandon, Dnlcvillc; and
Frank McFeely and Homer McFccly. Nashville.
After visiting the State Museum we repaired 10
the gallery of the House of Representatives, whore
we organized by electing the following officers;
Irest., j. III. Smith, Rock Lane; s. V.-P., o. Edith
Daevillc; Sec, Homer AIcFeey Nashville;
Treas Matte Elliott. Grecnshurg. II was decided
to hold our next Reunion ut indianapolis
count of its central location and railroad facilities.
Time, the same ns this year-Thursday of State
Fair week.
On motion Of J. II. Smith, seconded by all, that
we have our photograph taken in group, we re-
paired to photographers pnrlors near nj hand
aud had negative taken for Mr.. Smith, who Is n
PHOTOGRAPHER, lac proposing to furnish the photo
graphs. Anyone can procure one by addressing j.
ii. smith, Rock Lane Ind, aud inClosing - cents.
As wish to prepare Roster of the Indiana De-
partmeut OF the G. &. for future and reference
] ask every member 10 write me letter postal
giving name. address aud length OF time member
OF the q. &. Aud now dear friends one aud nil,
let ~ begin To get ready to accept Brother Gogarns
invitation to be present at the National Reunion
at Detroit In August next Homer McFeely, Sec
rotary, Indiana G. g.
AGAIN THE DEATH ANGEL.
"one by one our ranks are thinning
Thinning here but swelling there"
Another of our C. O. friends will answer "here."
TO the roll-call in Heaven. Harry Il. Mcdowell
departed this life aud clasped hands with his
sainted mother that beautiful Shore Sept 10 1890
at tho age of 10 yenrs and seven months He met
his death from the accidental discharge of a gun in
the hands of "A companion while they were hunt
ing. He lived only - minutes AFTER the accident
How true the words, Death loves "A shining
mark" BY his kind courteous manner Harry won
every heart, and the number OF his friends
indicated by the griefsiricSen crowd around his
casEct Kind hauds lined his grave with flowers.
and the casket was covered and surrounded with
designs in choice flowers among which was q G., G.
tokcn-a wreath. in the center Of which Ia mounted
letters OF white, &C. G.. Guards" on n back
ground OF true blue -
We extend our sympathy TO all our bereavcd c. g.
friends. Yours. Pro Patria-Inez Uumbert Luea
kelIm, Clayton Kebm shannon. H.
DEAR G. 6. FHfESDs Another ono Of our G. g.
ranks has passed from earth 10 Heaven. My darling
aud only sister. Hattie aged p died Aug 20 leay.
ing blessed assurance that she has gone To- a
world where there IL no more sickness pain or
death. She said she was not afraid TO die; that IL
WAS the hnppiest moment of her life. She spoke 81
loved ones who had gone before that abe would
meet. and said see them coming. Oh how giori-
ousl" She had us sing " Home OF Use Soul." In
te last verse, the iinc that Gays, go free from all
sorrow and pain" she said Praise the lord 4"
She sent nue. for her keepsalscs 80 she could give
them to her friends as n remembrance Of their
dying loved one. When she gave each Of us
something aud took hold Of our hands our tears
last irickiug down over orr checks. she kissed
and bid us good by, and told 10 meet her
la Heaven. Oh. it was sad but how sweet IL looked
when she had them put my Uncle's sleeping babe
In her arms aud gave her Tho doll she had played
WIN ia her childbood. She passed peacefully away
in her mothers arms.
The &. G. ranks are swelling in Heaven as we'll
as on earth. IL u only little ways aud IL live
home Yours Of the q. C-ida Shoemaker Hoi-
den. Mo-
DEAR EDITOR G. G.; Please note for the informa-
ton Of her q. G. friends that Mabel ID. Stevens who
came from Florida a few months ago died at Bing-
hampton, y. Y, hiter au illness of but "a few days
The services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Dun
ham, aud wore very largely attended quartet
composed Of the Misses lillian. Bessie Florence
AID Anna Brown. sang Some sweet day by and
by." The floral tributes were pfoluse aud beautiful.
six young men from the Y. y. s. C. T. OF the First
PRESBYTERIAN church. of which the tgepa sgn
member, acted a. beETeTs.-A. q. Stevens aud wife
LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL CHAPLAIN.
BELOVED 9. G. GUARDS; Since have been hon.
ored by your election TO the Cbhplaincy n T. C. O.
Guards, j have felt from high of duty to
write you an open letter, through THE kATfoEAI,
IKIHUsE, our official organ touching upon various
aud essential topics that como properly within tiic
domain of my position. l sincerely trust you all
since our happy and successful Reunion at Boston
feel az do that the tie of loyal fflent~hip aud the
love for the great aud fundamental PRINCIPLES al
patriotism and righteousness over which we stand
guard, IL stronger than ever before. Let our aim be
on'y for our iclow-tncn, our country aud our God
The cause OF the suffering aud needy among our
dear Guards viii call for our charitabia assistance
from time To time. May we one aud all be ready
To respond with cheerful readiness To send light
jos and comfort to many heart and home by our
united contributions. whenever the call is made y
the Chairman of the Benefit Committee Thus we
do bear each others burdens. aud fulii the law
OF Christ"
Again; DO not permit tho purely social element
10 80 far predominant among us as TO ecllpse the
main OBJECT OF our organization There II danger
OF this. Many an organization. especially among
the young. has run into this, and from this into
nothingncss! Let US beware, Further: DO all you
Ia bring the attention Of others 10 our beloved
Order and the object Of its institution.
Ia your intercourse with each other dear Guards
be always kind and courteous. la your CORE.
spopdenoe be honorable and high minded Never
drop correspondent without giving your Teasons
for doing IL N an unworthy act, that no Guard
should ever be guilty Of 10 put others To the trouble
Of writing or making exchanges. and then refuse
or neglect 10 recognize their kindness. Let each
endeHvor To observe the Golden Rule I earnestly
pray may ench, with IA noble ambition sci our
sociai political and moral standard high aud Iiv.
ing up IT, set worthy example for others To FOL.
low--k. i. Emerson, Chaplain N. T. 9. O. Guards
East Rochester, N. IL.
KNOT or G. O. VISITORS
DEARC. G. FHIEsDs: must tell You of "A pleasant
surprise NetIie aud had Sept TO- On answering
rap at the door saw two young ladies standing
on the steps inquiripg for me- When they had in
troduced themselves was more Than glad to well
come my first q. q. callers Eulora steffey south
Bend, Ind, aud Cora Diahrow Iaiuusburg Nirh
~ seemed but short call they made for just as
was beginning 10 lose my Gxtrcme reserve they
had 10 leave Ia cali on the other @. GA In Piy.
mouth can only hope for another visit, aud win
DE glad To meet any who passing through,
Plymouth, or any who deem IL worth the troILI,
TO make special trip TO our town, these girls
did.
would like to know If there are any c. e. mem.
beers or Tribune readers ia stanton Mich
Florence Adele Emerson, Plymouth Ind.
was delighted with visit from Mr. j. Bowers
VI ftS tHiDii. IOWA. VINO hlDIptu OH his e.
turn from the National Encainpment and paid his
respects To us. We trust these veteran soldiers
who so nObly entered the strife which rent the
hehits ot so many hundreds, may live To eniov
many more coming Encampments.-AnnaB oeh-
del.
Thursday, Sept H. after n elearing-up morn
Ing shower, we set out TO pay "A visit Ia Y
h. BchTse, weii-belOved q. &. member Hia
beautiful home Is situated about one mile from,
the city llmiisi the scenery around magnificent
When we arrived his daughter Lulu a wang
lady, received us cordially. Ills sisters and parents
| also welcomed Us with hospitality. The anernnnn
was spent ia having "a general good time chatting
aud discussing g. &. matters We also gathered
some golden rod which, after our labor WINS stolen
from the back OF the cRrringe when we were com
ing home. After ten our friend invited us 20 go In
| an entertainment given by The Good TempIsra n
temperance society 10 which he belongs and when
there lac read fine essay of his own oomuosition
| on the Good Of the Order" IL was apnlanded
with great enthusiasm. The entertainments was a
success. We enjoyed ourselves very much had
| lovely drive home, aud promise Of IA visit from
Mr., Pearse and daughter.-Iertie and Ruth iIInnl
| 81 Marion street, Cleveland o.
returned recently from Iowa where visited
Tor my health. At PEORIA ILL.,, met Edgar Ford
q. o. friend who accompanied me aa far as his
home ut Quarry, Iowa. lie IN a very intelligent
young man and good oonversationalist This
made the trip very pleasant one. also had the
pleasure of scanning the pages of his album CON
tanning pictures of many q. C's and other friends
We had quite a pleasant talk OF N. 7. O. O. and
when the hour came TO part we were neither sorry
at the meeting. / think Iowa atmosuhere Very