New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-21
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.
PHIL KEARNY POSTS CELEBRATION.
INTERESTING ELEcT1oNs-coNTEsr IN ABEL
SMITH POST

SMITH POST.
Outside of some exciting post elections the most
noted incident Of the week with Grand Army veterans
the celebration Of it's silver anniversary by Phil
Kearny Post, No. g. Wednesday evening at ts Old
time headquarters in West Twenty thirdst, now again
its regular place OF meeting Most Of the sold boys
who survive there, well rs good-sized delega'
lions from other posts. There were twenty COM
manders and past commanders present. The head
quarters and "banqueng hal" adjoining were taste
fully decorated with the National colors and other
emblems Of peace and An object OF great
interest the charter OF the post dated December
10, 1885, signed by Dr. b. F. Stephenson, tine founder
of the G.. A. r., and its first National com
msnder General s. A. Hurlburt. The original muster
roll presented to the post, besides many other
valuable and historical documents. Past Commander
J. II. Stner read several original orders and doc
uments which made 1t plain That Phil Kenrny Post
was the first organized post in the state of New-York
and but for somebody's laundering and an undue at
ention to red tape the posts number, instead Of being
49, would be "No. l." When the anniversary ex-
ercses had been finished the assembage adjourned to
the "banqueting hail. and the good things OF the
received the undivided attention of men accus-
toned to hard tack and salt horse rs their chief diet
from 1861 to 1865. The cigars being lighted, Past
Commander Charles Patrick became POSTMASTER and
speeches, songs and recitatons followed General
A. W. Day, Past Commander Stewart, Past Commander
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Commander James A. Colvin, Past Adjutant J. II. DE
Castro and Commander John McCauley were among
those who assisted In making the 25th anniversary
Of old Phil Keamy" memorable occasion.
Commander-in-Chlef Palmers advice about receiving
and saluns the col0rs with formal ceremony at post
encampments is being followed by many New York
organizations. W. S. Hancock, John A. Dix. E. d.
Morgan, N. L. Farnham Reno, Kotes, James
C. Rice Lafayette, Stenwehr, Sumner, Winchester,
W. D. Kennedy, Vanderbilt Abraham Lincoln. Veteran
and Riker posts have adopted the new regulations.
Alexander Hamilton Post adopted the plan over year
ago.
Comrade exJudgc Granville P. Halves is talked Of
for chairman Of the NewYOrk Memorial Committee. to
organize In January.
When the new officers of Reno Post are installed
CommanderinChief Palmer will act as Installing officer
The ceremony will be public and will take place at
Tsmmany Hail next month.
Naval Post, No. SIG, had the honor Of visit from
Mrs. ". B. Cushing, widow OF the late Commander
Cushing, of Albemare Farm, and her daughter at It's
post room In Essex Market Building on Friday morn
ing They were escorted from their hotel by Com
mander Osben and presented to large party Of ship
mates who especially invited to paw their respects
to their honored guests. To Mrs. Cushing was pre-
sented National Association Naval Veteran button In
remembrance OF her VISIT and she Joined her hosts In
pataking OF ration Of coffee and hardtack MIS- and
Miss Cushing the latter wearing the identical cap which
her heroic father when he blew up the rebel iron
clad Albemarle, were at home at Naval Headquarters
and enjoyed their visit exceedingly
Post elections for officers and representatives during
the year were continued during the week. Additional
ones chosen were
sumner Post No. 24-Frederck L. Schaefer, CON-
mander; Lewis Hewer, senior vice-commander; James
c. Allen, junior vice-commander; Beniamine F. Finley,
L. De Ma1ys sSsgsoa csa the Ks Ss
day and E. h. Root, officer Of the guard Benjamin.
F. FINLEY, and James NJ. smith, delegates 70 depart
ment encampment; W. X. YAH, and j; W; Dick alter
mates Herman Cantor, George vreeland, e. Burns.
j. W. Dick and F. l.. De Queralta, council Of admin
istraton; W. IL. Dealing, Herman Cantor. and James
~ smith, trustees
Veteran Post. No. 43e-Maior. Edward ?. Doherty,
commander jacob Robertson junior vice sommander;
". L. woodruff chaplain Corporal William Finley.
HOrendyIIs, officer Of the day John Tully, oiheer Of
the guard delegates to department. eneampmeu
and August Hoffman The Installation q officers will
place at their headquarters No "a Union square,
A. 5. Williams Post, No 3o4-Gommander Robert t,J j.
Cutler senior Herman Bcf ssni9r
Fell surgeon, Herman Wagner; officer Of the day
Bersndes officer Of the guard Patrick sicCue delegate
to department encampment, NJ. T. Ross alternate,
P Pstse alternate Jonn NJ seare trustees Ross
A. Garrison s. Sas'G aaIutsnt sboh H. cemmnnder
Charles Bailey senior Tce-commander; NJ. J. Herman,
junior vice commander; Henry Lyons qnartermaster:
officer Of the guard F. H. Grove z. l. Flynn, Louis
sna e. sESs dsfsas t. department
MOrsan Post NO. SOsMComna1Ger p 1r; 1oan
Junior 'V vice.commander, T. W. vandegrft; quarter
master, George J. Wenck; surgeon Louis Gnuman,
NJ p chaplain the Rev William B. . 0aken oih io6
woodruff delegates to department encampment, Ad-
n Mel cd nd T A Mpehs. 10 memorial committee,
Alexander Newburger, L. Frceland and Martin F.
Hatch council Of administration CHARLES w co, spear
Alexander Newburger, L. fieelno' % H. "aAnop anu
NJ Noah fI l.. Farnham Post, No 45s-Commander, John
J. Finn senior vce-c0mmander, John Campbell Junior
vice-commander, John Castles; quar,ermaster. John
Hcaney surgeon, Joseph shaw chaplain, John fox'
officer of tho day. Henry B0rmon officer OF the guaru,
Michael Curley; delegates to encampment, John b.
Hyde. James A. Comic, Henry Neibnhr; alternates.
s3s &c o.
william Murray, Anthony J. Anaire, Thomas Byrnes;
John = sr0S Lake. e. Crimes Samuel
G. Adams Albert start, Peter Keenan,, Henry Neibuhr
S eSRasT j. B. Hyde, s G. Adams. Albert start
J. Castles aud J. Campbell.
gen senior vice commander, r. e. Hobbs junior vice
Commander c. Y. Beecher, quartermaster, yohn a.
sch9g vi 81 f Se DAY. George w. Lyon y
n a% Ce Of the guard George PURCELL delegate
ssSss dsRt to
o. SG ana sons Of Tsteans
commasder william II. T.. jay senior vice-eommander,
Alexander Westlake; Junior vice-commander Salane b.
No eomn delegate to division encampment, Frank NJ
Dorsh installation ceremonies at the camps n new
%Itonst on Thulsd evening, January Il, upon
which occasion members Of the Grand Army ana OF
wv The annual election OF Abel Smith Post No. 435,
Of Brooklyn held on Monday evening was an nans
Simr,ons and L. l Tomasseli, the latter receiving
the support Of Past Commander Frederick Cochen ana
his friends The canvass was hot one' anu resu'ed Ill