The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-09-10

IN MEMORY OF WALTER C. SMITH.
Weep not Tor oar bioihcr Walter,
Though lac Lies beneath the sod;
For The angels hover round him,
Singing praises unto God.
lie IN Heaven has Joined the c. @.
ln the shining ranks above;
Conc where there's no grief or anguish,
Mary }. slsgner.
Mt. c. c. GUARDS MEMORIAL DAY.
AZ the June 18th meeting OF Massachusetts Di-
vision N. 7. &. &. Guards, a motion was made aud
carried that we have "a day set apart for Memorial
Day. August 10 was decided upon most appro-
pirate. that being the anniversary Of the day the
Guards were organized. Memorial Committee
was appointed, consisting OF Sisters Loitie Chase,
LIZZIE Miiii-ton, and Emma Perkins The first
work Of the committee was 70 send lot Of flowers
20 Uzbridge 10 be placed Brother Ezra }. HilTs
grave. box 81 sweet peas. paHsies, and forget
me-nois went there also from my own garden.
Sister Hill EZra's mother, wrote me that his grave
WAS completely covered with flowers. and assured
me that they Appreciated this from the Guards
very much Al Cednr Grove Cemetery where
Brother Walter O smith IS buried there were Nina
Baliou, Maud Kimban and her mother, Carrie
Mansfield and myself. We found Walters mother
there, aud his grave also covered with memo
rails from the Guards, the Memorial Committee
having sent some, besides what those present
carried. Massachusetts Division first 10 set
apart and observe such a day. and hope other
divisions will think "a over aud do likewise 10y
aily-Annie L. williams, saugus, Mass.
~ MEMoRIAM.
Whereas God in IIis infinite wisdom has called
from our midst our brother aud cO-NgOrlscF Walter
q. smith, Of MattApan. Mass: aud
Whereas the cordial relations long held by our
deceased brother with the members 81 our Dvis-
ion render II proper that We place on record our
appreciation of hls services ia the Guards aud ais
merits a mHn; Therefore, be 10
Rss0iued, That the Guards have lost earnest
worker, true-blue = Of v, a faithful friend. aud
one who was ever The alert 10 advance the cause
OF Progress aud Patriotism, % which we stand
pledged. We mourn the departure 81 valued
aud loved charter member 81 our Division and
Order. aud our Past Commander.
Resolved, That while we mourn his loss feel
that he hHs answered Here +" 10 the fiua rol-oaIl
Of Heaven. aud II We are faithful here may
RcsoiUed That we viii cherish his memory and
strive 10 profit by the noble and loyal example Of
hs life
Iesolued That a copy 81 these resolutions bo sent
10 the bereaved parents and sister expression
Of sympathy from Massachusetts Division Guards.
and "A copy be printed in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Signed-Iottie w. Smith, Chairman OF Flower
C0mmittce; l.. Alice Williston; Emma l.. Per
kins Greenfield, Massachusetts Division Memo
rial COmmlttee.
SENIOR VICE cOAIsIAHDER's WORDS OF coUN-
SILL
The following IL the well-considercd address Of
the veteran Senior Vice Command er-in- Chief n T.
g. g. Guards addressed 10 his friends Of the Guards
"a second annual Reunion:
Az your Senior Vice COmmRnder-in-Ch Chief
thank al who helped 10 place me there, also many
Tighten the little labor imposed upon az times
when other thau my own opinion seemed neocs-
cary for the sake Of Justice.
have striVrn - do my duty. believing ia two
4 very important mOltOs which would recommend
more generally for consideration 81 the Guards
/ The one IL tbe Golden Rule" tho other 10 do
well that which IL worth doing" at least the best
we can.
j am not going 10 expect any favor this time be-
cause my circumstances, conditions aud positions
are such that II would be impossible for rue TO
cept any Office in this Order that may require
prompt attention; hence nm not here 10 request
any hOH0ra, however willing ] am 60 help the
cause aud DO my duty Hs before. might make n
/ few recommendation, but they would only be
/ repeliiiOns 81 others, placed IA position 10 do
/ that matter better justice. However, ID ~ said
f that in unity there d. strength" aud while no
one viii deny the truth 81 that assertion, have we
ever considered that there ls more strength in
I harmony an the strength Ia creation by unity
could be crushed 20 atoms without harmony.
Therefore, dear friends, bet as be very cautious lest
4 we brei.k the links Of tie strong chain that now
uHltcH usi the efforts thus required no hRIder
than thOugtle-s word- aud actions thHt will surely
corrode %. On the other hand. thought and care
/ Will make our bonds much very much stronger,
/ aud ourselves great deal happier.
We cannot ala be alike; besides trouble aud other
circumstances may change an otherwise beautiful
disposition 81 brother or sister until the Rctious
81 those ~ situated muy cause us 10 nisinterpret
/ them.
OH let M not turn from them without seeing
/ wherein we may in words II not la deeds be n
/ help, aud remember That
1.-THE los. Of fortune aud loss Of friends
/ TIE every once lot 10 bear;
i And loss ~ he.lth may its burden add
To Tie weight - sorrow and care;
! But though we fail from our hight aud lose
/ Our place iu the buzy mart
/ ihrras "a chance Tor az 10 strike out anew,
lf ue DON'T lose hcaTt!"
Then Jet il be Tie aits Of our order 10 prevent
/ F" tbc lors 81 heart Do la the ciTluR we'll ne the
stricken ones a. suggested, aud
~ from Oul one bcrding bosom
/ We have plucgrd one bitter thorn,
/ II We gc Clrercd a dr8BUtuR spirit
/ When Its every hope seemed Comet
/ III we've stretched iG hand in kindness
/ To lead crrlUg, stray inR feet
/ There's "a rich award awaits as
Aud loves laboI-oh how sweetl"
We all have our faults only we cannot zee the
faults iu ourselves a. others can aud do them,
/ by reasons 81 differences 81 opinions, over oT
under estimated, according 10 Our likes prcju-
/ diccs tOW ara lhOsr thus uolluoatod.
Again thHnhlng you MOST cordially, and hoping
that We may become better acquainted with one
another while here. aud carry with into oui
hcHrs and 40 our homes that feeling Of genuine aud
lasting friendship, ] greet yOu.-A. IA. Muudt
senior Vice Commander Chief.
REUNION or NEW HAMPSHIRE GUARDS.
Early on the morning Of July - the Guards oi
4 the New Hampshire Division began % arrive al
1 Lake MAasabcalc. AfteF each train had arrived
Camp quarters at the LouEwood House, profuso y
decorated with flags. Everybody delighted
with abe charming spot Arriving, Uo found ON
| busy sisters had prepared sum Ituous dinner foi
/ their hungry guests. Dinner oyer Lbe dishe,
washed aud we were ready Tor the order OF ths
day, aud from tle first arrival all the last reluctant
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