The National tribune., 1890-07-17

his church on Friday evening, July 25 The COM
rades of the Order generally will be welcome to
witness the presentation.
Inspector Abraham lowering has just completed
the Grand Army inspection for the Department Of
Pennsylvania. His work has been thorough. and
has received the commentator of the Department
Commander, Past Department Commander Thos.
j. Stewart and others. Insp. lowering reports
that nearly 100000 have been expended in charity
during the year ending March 81 1890. The 600
Posts have in their funds $4,000 Mt this time. The
report of every Post s complete.
Comrade M. q. WagonseIler. OF Selins Grove,
Will organize chorus OF coo voices for the religious
services TO be held nj Gettysburg during the De-
partment Encampment on Sunday, Aug. 81 when
Department Chaplain, tho Rev. John w. Sayers,
will preach his annual sermon from the rostrum in
the National Cemetery The Department officials
VIII take part in the exercises, which, II is expected,
viii be more Than usually impressive this yenr.
Graham Post, No. LOG. of pottstown. holds
Campfire on Thursday evening July H. when De-
partment Commander Denniston and Staff will be
present. There will be visiting delegates from
Philadelphia, Norrstown and other plnces
The next muster of Post will he held on Thurs
day evening, July "a. One muster will be held in
Hilner Post, No. 232 Lykens, has adopted resou.
tons protesting against the establishment Of.
service by any secret society which Is similar to
that OF Memorial Day as to thereby seem to desc
crate the day set aside by the GAR. to commence
rate the deaths of men who rendered conspicuous,
unse1sh and patriotic services to their country in
time Of need
ANN NJ. Ross o. Philadelpha-Co William
Coppelbcrger; s. " O., Herman g. Demme; J.
v. o., Lucien Myers; O. NJ. Joseph w. Garrett;
Chap, Thomas b. ostrander; Surg Charles H.
Gardner; o. d., John s. Jeirrics; o. G., Matthew
Ryan.
POTOMAC
Commander VIM. s. odell, of Burnside Post, No
., Washington, was the recipient of handsome
gold watch on last Friday evening The presenta-
ton was made by Comrade Harrison Dngman,
who spoke briefly but highly commendatory OF
Comrade odel n soldier, as a member of tho
Orderand as successful Department Commander
Comrnde Odel thanked the committee and The
Department for thus placing a watch !" upon his
future actions and claiming" him to them with
inks oil gold, hs he was already bound to them by
the ties OF Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty.
TEXAS
Edward Clifford, Commander Dennison: Ma
thaniel Lyon Post has been taking nap recently,
and was short time since very weak but some
OF The walked up at last the condition of the
Post, and nrc working like ants to build IL up. We
nave mustered In recruits at every meeting since
Memorial Day. and the W.R.C., under the able
of Mrs A. NJ Shulsc is doing noble
work, and inspiring the members 10 work rs they
have never before The Both of June was gala
day for us. The exConfederates joined with us,
and the graves of the blue and the gray were dec
GRATED alike. Patriotic speeches were made by
men who had been prominent on both sides. and
The OCCASION was happy one.
We have received the report of the proceedings
Of the 10th annual Eucampment of this Depart
nent, held at Mechanics Hail. Norfolk, March %.
last.
command of b. f. Bryant, Department Conn
nander-E Is. Gray, A. A.-G.-oontain the follow
ing:
Post No. 255, at Arcadia. having failed TO make |
returns for the last two quarters Is hereby sus-
pended and subject TO the rule given In Clap. 5,
Art :, Sec. 2, Rules and Regulations. 1t will hold |
until II has purged itself of delin-
lhenoy by making returns and paying dues for |
lbe last two quarters.
Notice Is given by the Encampment Committee |
NJ Boston, thRt they cannot guarantee good quar- |
lers for the National Encampmcnt unless the re-
quest If made before July 20 Those who intend TO
DC nj Boston will therefore notify Is. Read Wales,
secretary, thcnmpmcnt Association, Boston, Mass,
~ once, OF The number and of the party desir-
Ing accommodations. Headquarters train will |
eave milwaukee at o'clock y. IN. Friday. Aug.
!, ana the same train, without change Of care, will
eave the depot at Chicago at s o'clock p. m. the
same day. Those comrades and their friends who
do so nrc invited to join this train mt Milwaukee
Dr. Chicago. The route Is desirable one and the
accommodations will be first cIoss aud sufficient
Tor all who desire To go. AZ stated tn previous
orders. the cost Of the trip, including Pullman
tourist sIecpers will be considerably less than
sent per milo for the distance travelled Regular
Pullman seepers will be furnished those who de-
ire that service at cost Of g from Chicago to
tpston. The usual extension of tickets To cover
~ days from time Of sale. viii he made at Boston
To the present time one fare fur the round trip Is
offered from points IN Wisconsin 20 Milwaukee, aud
Chicago Those intending 10 go by this train will
10 sure Of accommodations by addressing T. g.
Stray, Milwaukee. Wis stating the number of the
party and whether the tourist Pullman
'ieepers arc required Further information as TO
'alc and route will he furnished in tune for all to
make amplo.arrangements.
The following Post have elected officers:
Ben. Davis, 26i, Pedoe Com, Fred Ties; g V
q. j. - u'Neail J. " c. :. e. Williams; O. D.
SEQ. W. Davis; o. O., Samuel J. smith; @ NJ,
FTank Adleman; Adi't, james II. Chapel
Fred. =. Lowell. 2s0, Konoaha--Ca Com George G.
dmpeFt; ,. v. g., Gins III. Blood; j. v. O., a. A.
Carter; q. NJ. A. J. Burg. surg, DR. John l.
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