The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-01-15

on Christmas eve all combine to invest them with
priceless value. In conclusion | reeTHte the wish
mine. Pro Patria-Aunt May keeler, South Nor
walk, Conn.
CHRISTMAS c. c. BADGE
DEAR c. @. FRIENDS: Another Christmas has
gone aud ii brought me "A g. O. badge How many
Of the C. C. girls aud bog received badge for their
Christmas present? And do you think any one
could give you anything nicer than a 9. G. badger
think not think the badges are little beauties,
and that every member Of this loyal band should
wear one and be proud Of it-Emma H. CHrlen,
New Canton, Ill.
NorE-Lizzie w Allen, wicksiger, Pa, received
G. G. badge for ChristmRs.-Ediior.
THE HISTORY OF A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER
FRIENDS or THE c. c.: The large and beautiful
chrysHnthemum known the Mrs Apheus
Hardy, which has recently become such faVoFiie,
mas a." Interesting history Several years ago there
came To Boston, Mass, young Japanese boy, Jos
Nusma, who WAS very anxious 20 obtain an euu-
cation that would iii him for missionary work Ia
ms own country, He attracted the notice Of the
late AZ phcus Hardy, whose philanthropy was wei
Known. aud by his kindness the poor boy received
n thorough collegiate aud theological education
lie returned home, where he lRbored with great &C
ceptAnce untll his death, few months ago. soon
AFTER his return 10 Japan, wishing 10 make some
expression OF hls gratitude, young NuslmA sent 10
/ Mrs Hardy collection Of 30 chrysanthemum
plants which he Had gathered in his naive country
Mrs. Hardy placed these with an experienced
norlsl, who gave the apparently plants
excellent care and was rewarded by a rich col
lection OF blossoms. Among these was the queenly
i mower which has attracted much attention, hnd
Is said 10 be unrvaled in the lists Of chrysahthe
NUNS throughout the world. To this Mrs. Hardy's
name has been gwen u IL OF "a pure white color
very large, aud has inUuTying petals On the outer
ones are found small but distinct spines. Great
pains have been taken 10y florists TO discover it's
origin. aud photographs Of the blossoms have been
Sent TO japan, buI at last accounts no plants pro-
ducing such flowers had been found in that eoun-
try. Would like 10 exchange postal autographs
Win All the &. q. members. Pro Patrla-l.li.o
Alice Willis,on, No. ~ South street, New Bedford,
Mass.
WHO WILL IT GE9
FRTEERs OF THE g. O.: have been wondering
Tor sometime WHO IL the iRllest O. C., and believing
That stand good chance, / hereby clHim the
honor mill bear from some one who thinks he
can beat IL. Who VIII il BET My hight Is six feet
five inches Pro Patra-A. l.. lakov, Captain,
Noble l.. Prentis Camp % Belleville, Kan.
MICHIGAN DIVISION, c. c. GUARDS.
HEADQUARTERS PROVISIONAL DIVISION.
MICHIGAS y. y. q. &. GUARDS.
sl3 NAsHTENAw STREET, LANSING, MICH.
Dec. L. 1890. ]
Having received the commission as Provisional
Commander Of the Provisional Division Of Michi-
gan n. T. q. c. Guards. accept the office and
assume command.
The following APPOINTMENTS are announced.
: V. C., John bean. Litchdcld. J. V. g.. Jane X.
Rouse. Montague; Adjt Julius w. GOgATn, Hall
Gladys A. Lewis Noami; g. g., 0rva upper,
llnliston. Council. Alice ]. Hilliker Chairman, s.
y, Inns; John Gogaru, James Lauterman. Flora ID.
White, j. u. Dltpurk.
Investigating Committee Arthur Brookins
Matte y. Messenger, E. r. Henderson.
Historical Committoe-Myrta b. White, James
Benefit Comn,ittee--H. Earl Cowdn, Nora Irv-
ing, Frank g. Bower.
The officers aud Chairmen OF Committees viii
report at once 60 Headquarters for instructions.
The other Charter members are: Ida B. Isuter-
man, MeIviu Logan Lautermsn, Anna NJ. Gogarn,
Anthony U. Gogarn. Kate VI. Delger, Emma NJ.
/ Delger, Lena Deger Walter A. Roddck. Rose w.
/ Henderson. Charles IT, Chase, Fraacis NJ Chase
lsihel Tel. Ella Morton, Maggie H. Meaker, Daniel
IL. smith. Rose T. Drake.
The following q. C.'s sent in their applications
too late 10 on the charter list Matte X. Luke,
Nellie NJ llind-, Mary Il. Kinds. John II. /. Kinds,
Maggie Phillips, Iora II. Barker, George Wede-
man, Cora Disbrow, Ida T. Sawyer, Nora Il. Saw
yrr, Herman swift. Ora Annie kost, Charles II.
Miller, Joseph II. Pnrdee.
The membership fee will be Is cents which In
clues National membership and dues for one year.
by command Of Mabel H. Plummer, Provisional
Divisional Commander.
Julius w. Gogarn, Adjuiant.
NEW YORK TO THE FRONT.
FmESDs or THE e. C.: What !. the matter with
the q. G.. of the Empire State7 Why do not the
members step TO the front ana join the New York
Guards? have over o names on my book and
u Il were not for that. would think New York
aud Long Island destitute of &. C's.
Come, come, this VIII never, never do; wake up
CALI
By.and.by they VIII begin to say New York
cannot do anything We got left about the Worlds
fair, tut we need not get left with this, aud we
viii just let them know New York do some
thing. The ". T. G. C. aud " T. a. C. o. ought 10
make it, power felt throughout the Nation 1.-THE
30 members would jfin the n. Y. Guards, we eau
make our power felt throughout this State Try Il
and see. Remember, 81 will cost only - cents and
81 could not be used for better cause. That en-
titles You 10 membership ia the National Guards
~ well ~ The Division Rud after you once ga
sou will never regret having joined. ! have not
regretted 1T, and never wl.l.
win the daughters Il honorably discharged sol
dlcrs, sailors, and marines join the ID. Of v. am
trying 10 organize? Write me, with stamp. for
"A. 4.
trying 90 organize "a ID. Of v, will that person
please write me2
am glad 10 dud several have spoken about the
g. &. badge. ] have one, aud through u have
found many friends ] advise every member to
get one.
Those who take our beloved TRIBryE know
what the badge j. for, aud have met several old
soldiers, who upon seeing my badge raised their
hats aud gave me smile. How proud | was Of
nay badge aud how proud was 10 think my
iath"r was one among the many who when
treason stHlked into their midst, went nj their
couuirys call j say, purchase "A e. g. badge. and
you viii never regret o.; join the New YORK
Guard aud you viii never regret IT,
New York 10 the froUti slsri ia the New Year
i by joining the Guards. The TRIBUNE Of ID, cember
will tell 10 whom al applications are Ia be- sent
| Now don't forget Pro Pairia forever l-Lizzie "
Hewlett, Manhassct Long Island. Lock Box
/ Mol
woRLD-FAMoUs HYMN.
FRIEEDs or TIE G. c.. have been reading the
story Of one Of Our fuvOriie hymns which may in-
/ tere-t you All, az " did noe. DIR George Dufieid
fiNifti Dl one OF the IilhAElDuAA fTcsttN
churches before the war. The circumstances under
/ which lac wrote That immortal hymn, Stand Up,
Stand Up for Jesus" are very interesting.
Among the other Philadelphia pastors WAS the
talented young Dudley A. Tying lie was n man
! Of great force Of character aud indepcndencr lie
preached u strong sermon against slavery dAy,
aud great deal Of trouble eusued la hi. cougrega-
ton, A split was the result, aud they built an ia.
4 dependent church. for him. One of the last dis
courses he ever delivered WAS addressed 10 an
Immense audience 81 young men, and Ia attracted
great deal Of Hitenti. "a. a few days RfterwRTd
while Ia the country, he severely injured Ia 4
moving machine accident. from the effects OF
/ which lac died. His uuiimely demise was the &C.
Il ca-lon 81 great regret la Philadelphia few mo.
/ nIeHis before he died he raised himself up aud
having ia his mind the discourse uf "A few DAYS be.
/ fore, said 20 his father, Tell the young men "a
/ stand up for Jesus"
The next sunday Dr. Dufiield preached a grand
sermon on Mr. Tying. ard closed with beautiful
| poem, into which he had woven the message which
/ was almost the last words spoken by Mr.. Tying
] That poem was the hymn with which every one Il
now 30 famiiiAr.-Mary J. StRgner. Madison VIA
THE TALL c. C. or THE ROCKIES.
FRIENDS or THE 9. C.: In answer To Annie Ever
hHrt's inquiry M 10 my whereabouts, will ray tina
/ ] was un tie beef roundup from the 9th Of July
/ Rud only had obe chance tn get any mail for f.ii
months. ] WAS gathering beef Til the latter par
| 81 November, as the company work for shippet
| between u 900 and 1900 head 81 beef last Fall
read with great Interest the proceedings Of IN,
g. q. Reunion, and only wished I could have al
| tended.
! read in the @. C. that Arthur l.. Yakey wa,
called the tAllest g. C. Now am going TO uiieff
1 till ann convinced ] am not quite ~ and am II
feet flsc aud three -quHrteF iuCleH tail WEIGH ia