The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-11-19
n. t. C. C. GUARDS.
prATH on pEAR 49, 80.

DEATH OF DEAR AUNT MAY.
The sad news comes Of the death. Nov. 9, OF Mrs.
Sylvester Keeler 81 South NorwalIs, Conn, fnmil-
iarly known to The c. C. as "Aunt May" She died
at her home, South Norwalk, Conn, surrounded
by her devoted husband and friends, after great
suffering, from what proved typhoid fever. To
the very last her c C. friends and her chosen work
Of relief weighed deeply upon her mind. She was
Chairman Of the Relief Committee # tho {. g.
Guards, and her public and private charities were
many. Thousands will Ericvo that the sweet lit
tie black eyed woman las passed away, but VIII
rejoice that she is al rest ia the mansions Of tho
blest.
committee. Of which Annie l. Williams Is
Chairman has been appointed to drHft resolutions
Tor the family expressive OF the Of the g. C.
and Guards, TO appear in THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UEE,
VIM J, Buckley. who served New York so we'll
as Division Adjutaut, has been made Assistant Adj
JuiButGcneml, an appointment which viii be
mighty satisfactory 10 all who know hi- excellent
business methods aud neat accurate work
Kate Wauhen, Of Kansas, succeeds Viii III. Shea
han a. Chairman of the Historic Committee, who
was obliged TO resign, owing TO a pressure Of
work
Kate warthen, Provisional Commander OF the
Kansas Guards, ia General Orders, No. j, an
nounces our good friend John Brunny as AdJu-
tauti headquarters, Syracuse, Kan. Kansas dues
have been fixed al 40 cents per Rnuum, which IN
cludes the National fee Of 10 cents. Applicants
should address E0ie NJ. Harshbareer, Chairman
Investigating Committee, Nulaud, Kan. Daisy
Lee short, Fort scott; Joe ii. DePoy, tawker CITY,
aud John ". BalCh, Iomasa, are appointed lsc-
cruitinE Officers. To on vacancies by removal
aud resignation, George r Watson wau-hara, has
been made Chaplain. and Lille NJ. Bowers, ArlSan-
sas City, Color Guard. The first annual Reunion -
announced 20 be held In Lincoln Post Hall, To-
peka, Dee. 30 1891, for which an interesting pro-
gram T. being prepared. Guards Of Kansas and
sister states are urged TO be persent,
NATIONAL ROLL CALL
The following applicants. reported 10 National
Headquarters March Q 1871, have been duly en-
rolled as members Of y. T. 9. G. Guards:
Calilornia-Grace ID. Atmore, Daisy NJ. BUnes,
s. NJ Cook. James Flanders. Mamie ID. Malher.
Annie W, Eott, Emma ID. swcctser-7.
llllnOis-Nelhe DrlOrd-l.
Indinna-Matlie Elliott Homer Merely L. May
Stewards.
Kausas-Clarence Dye-I.
Mouiaua-OsCF J.. Fuhrman, John j. Kemmis,
EaIl II. Lilly Minnie Lilly, Mrs. Neltic Meadows,
Mrs. q. j. Shaier, ". Amber Shhfur Lewis X. Sha-
fer, Mrs. y ~ Sway
Maine-Mrs. Edward 5. Bragg II. Pearl Meands,
New Jcrsey-Lzzie Matthews. Mamie W. Mat
theWs-2.
Circumstance {. Ralaon-l.
heuuont-Mrs. Lora y. Foss, Grant lincoln,
ChHs. ID. NaylOr. Lizzie ID. Webster.
West Nirgiuia-Wiibur II. BraHd-l. Total. %,
Pro Patria-Wm J. Buckley. Assistant AGiutant'
General, II state street, New York CITY.
WHAT Is IT TO BIZ GUARDG
Some one has asked me this question.
j will answer a. best can:
It's never mere name only.
But formed on u different plan.
We are Guards in deed aud word,
ia all 81 the walks Of life.
Guarding our thoughts aud actions
Whether lis pleasure or strife.
Guards 'gainst the thouRhtless language
That might give another pain:
'Oaiust the ruthless, hasty acsion ~ "A
That we cannot take back again; rfs %.
Guards 81 precious memory
That we keep ever spotiess and bright
Tie memory 81 the fallen ones
Who died for Union and right.
Progress j. each ones motto.
For to-day aud all the time,
Patriotism dwelis ia euch bosom,
With love 81 country sublime.
Aiming 10 be ali that one should be-
Upright, earnest, brave aud true,
Loyalty 10 God and country
Ia al that We think aud do.
Three cheers for ihe loyal Guardsl
Three cheers for the veterans oidI
And cheers Tor tIe old starry Gag.
Zach thread % Ils slaF-sp.aus led foldI
Emblem 81 Union and liberty
The blood bought flag -hHiI be.
Whether a. seeu ln country
Or ln lands far over the blue seat
Nina Yates, Commander, Missouri Guards
Lexington, No.