New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-16
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.
FOR THE NEXT NATIONAL ENcAMPMENT.
CoMRADE ANTHONY BUEr'S FUNERAL-socIAL
MEETINGS OF VARIOUS POSTc.

MEETINGs OF NAtHOtS foSI-'
The National Council Of Administration. which met
in Washington last week. fixed september ~ io".'
for the assembling of the next National Encampment
which Is 10 be held in that city The hotel and board
house pruprieors have pledged themselves not 10
exact more than the usual rates during the cohthu
ance Of the encampmen and to make special rates ror
members OF the G.. A. r.. W. K. g. and s. o. V. In
attendance. The change OF date from tho beginning
OF August TO the latter part OF september was Ill ac
cor'Bnce with the wish of tho order in all parts OF
the country especially Of the West and viii be sane
toned generally.
Commander-in Chief Palmer, in general orders No.
g. says that recent reports show that The inspection of
posts has not been satisfactory and in many respects
incorrect. He has issued fresh regulations for the
Guidance OF inspecting officers which II faithfully re-
spected will make much desired reformation.
Two thousand men followed Comradc Anthony Burt,
Of Dahgen Post No. 113, to the grave on Wednesday,
and he was buried with all the Grand Army honors In
Calvary Cemetery. The impressive ceremonies were
conducted by Commander William McEntee, OF Dahl
gren Post Comradc Burt belonged to Tue 18th New
York Volunteers (Ellsworths Fire Zouaves), and In
the first battle of Bull Run lost the fingers OF his right
hand, severed by n sabre cut in hand-to-han hght
with Confederate cavalryman. Before the war he
was a wel-known volunteer fireman, and succeeded
William ~ Tweed as foreman OF Americas Engine
Company, or Big 81 rs 1t was most frequently
called. lie WIS the last foreman Of the company.
Besides tho comndes Of Dahgren and other posts
there were large delegations at the funeral from the
Volunteer Fremen's and Exempt Fircmens Assooia-
TONS the Americas Veteran Association and other lire
mems organizations Of Newiork. Brooklyn and other
cities.
Three hundred and fifty comrades of Koltes Post,
No 3d. have agreed in writing TO 90 TO the National
Encampment, in September at Washington satisfnc-
tory hotel accommodations have been secured by Com
rades Fedstein Irsch and Brueninghausen, the COM
mittee which went TO Washington for the purpose.
Grand Army men and all who are interested In the
order will regret to learn that Colonel Charles Mex
Leoser has declined to accept reelection as com
mander OF Noah l.. Farnham Post No. 456, in which
CAPACITY he has so long and faithfully served 1t Is
gratifying know that Comradc John j. Finn VINO mas
zealously seconded Commander Le0ser's efforts to
place Farnham In the front rank of veteran organ
izations in this city, and has occupied the chair oil
senior vlcecommander during Colonel Leoser'S admin
lstraon, will be his successor
Dr. ID. Il. Greenlee, Of st. Paul, Mlnn. has been
appointed surgeon OF the Minnesota Soldiers
Home at Minnclsha. Comrade Greenlee was one OF
the best known surgeons In the army during the wal,
and has attained deserved distinction In his profession
lie went into the field with regiment OF MS nauNe
State. Pennsylvania. and served upon the stan' OF
,.vera! division and corps commanders. Inc Ola
soldiers OF Minnesota are to be congratulated upon Sc
curing an experienced conscientious and able ply scian
war.
The seventh annual reception and ball OF General
James AicQusde Post, No. $751; Will be held at Turn Hail.
in East Fourth-st Tuesday evening, November "a.
one hundred desirable presents will be given away ana
prize, and medals are also offered. Past Commander
Isor Isaacs Is in charge OF the preparations rs CHAIR
man Of the committee OF arrangements, assisted by
Commander William V. c. Ribet, Adiutant George
Faneber Ouartermaster George A. Beach and Conraaes
Brady scott Lindsay and Rich. Foley, me hof1so'
has contributed beautiful basket OF flowers "nio" ti'
women taking part In the grand march VIII cast o's or
Koltes Post. No 80, is making preparations for
grand celebration Of its twenty-hith anniversary oh
June H. 1892. Past Quartermaster-General Ine0dore
Feastein Is chairman Of the committee OF arrange
ments and with the aid Of his associates. Comraaes
Bal,cr. Kraus, vogler Gerlach. Schmidt. kioeoer'
ev Rest and Kayser VIII make IL q red letter day In
the posts history.
past Grand Marshal Charles E. Hyatt. Of Phil
Kearny Post, No g. has met with sad bereavement
in the death OF his father. Daniel E. Hyatt who dea
suddenly on November 10. 1t was only last year that
Comrade Hyatt called to mourn the loss OF his
mother. HI, many personal friends, including hos'
OF Grand Army comrades. sincerely sympa'h1e WIFI
him I'm his severe a6ct!on.
Hereafter all communications intended for the Grand
Marshal OF the New-York Memorial Committee should
be addressed to Albert VI. Cudner, Ad)usantueheTdi
and Chief OF star, No. 254 West Twenty third-st
Detroit is 81 800 900 better OF by reason OF having
the G. \. Il. National Encampment there this year.
Washington viii see this amount next september ana
20 at least $1,000 900 better
Lafayette Camp, No. 14O. Sons Of Veterans. viii give
a reception to Commandcr-in Chief Barlow ;. Weeks on
"Wednesday evening at the Hotel Brunswick. Grand
Marshal George Chappell. AduantrGeneral ami Chief
OF staff A. NJ Cudner and the members OF the Grand
Mar.hlls staff as we'll ms many other prominent Grand
Army men intend being present. The reception VIII
begin az d. m. Members Of the g. A IL. VIII ap-
pear at that hour in uniform.
New-Yorh City has placed 10000 In its budget for
1892 as Il fund TO be drawn upon by COMMANDERS anu
uartermastes OF posts for the use OF INDECENT veterans
and their widows and orphans, under the act OF the
LEGISLATURE OF 1885, and several pests have passed
resolutions thanking the Board of Estimate and ule
Commissioners OF Charities for their action IN the
matter Kings Countys officials have taken steps
a. yet toward complying with the law, whlch apphes
equally upon both sides OF the rver BrOokIyn com
rades may have TO appenl TO the courts, ana II tle
authorities of Kings County neglect ulelr uuty mueI
Executive Committees 10 bring the matter to their
attention In a way that IL cannot be dsFegarded
Wlnche,er Post, No. 1917, Brooklyn, viii give re-
ception Commauter-ln Chlet taler on the evening
The funeral OF DIR. .. Sprague Paine, OF Il, u.
Morgan Post No. 307, took place at the Church or
Inc TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, and he was buried
with military honors in WOodlawn. Comrade sprngue
years. During the war he served rs ensign OF the
lSoth New-YOrk Volunteers. - 49,
\ committee has been appointed by u. X. Warren
Post No 2s6. Brooklyn, 10 take steps for erecting
monument 10 the hero for whom the post was named.
The statue will be in bronze. seven and half feet
Iipl and will stand II VI granite bOulders