The National tribune., 1891-08-06
". II. c. c. GUARDS.

The second annual Reunion. n. I. G. c. Guards.
held this week in Detroit, Is "a grand gathering OF
tie G, q. clans A FUN report OF the interesting
proceedings will be given. The G. G. ralyng place
Is at the beautiful Home for Friende-s, Detroit.
DIVISION Commander II. w. GOUdlin, OF ONO,
urges the Guards to incose a stamp with every
letter calling for reply, admoniiion which
every Division would do well to heed until they
have created fund 10 warrant answers free lie
urges the Buckeye Guards 10 more enthusiastic
work, and the necessity TO be up and doing II they
would Keep pace with other Departments ia mum
bers and influence
Division Commander Mabel H. Plummer issued
an order July 20 calling the first annual Reunion,
Michigan n. Il. e. G. Guards 10 be held Aug. and
., al the Home for FriendleSs Detroit. ia COnnec-
ton with tle National Guard Reunion. Commit
tees TO servo AT the National Reunion are an
nouneed as follows; Decoration. sheldon Young
lCialrman), Michigan Agricultural College; Nellie
Kinds, John GogRrn, Matte Messenger Flora ID.
White, Arthur Brookins, Cora DsbTow. Recep-
ton, Alice j. Hilliker. Chairman, II. Johns.
IL was my privilege to make several visits 10
brother Simeon aud Sister Annie L. Williams while
East leaving tho heat OF Boston for their quiet aud
cool place Ia saugus IL was next TO getting home
Tor a short time, and / shall ever remember with
heartfelt gratitude the kindness OF both Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams and their mother. Yours Of the
Suards-Clnrenoe w. Bowers, Geneva,O.
C. C. EXCURSION BY SEA.
Tuesday. July p. n party OF Guards con- posed OF
members from Pennsylvania and New Jersey Dtyis-
Ions, united aud went on an excursion from Phila-
deiphia 10 Cape May via the Republic, mammoth
three ecker, known the fastest-runuing AmcTi-
can steamer. The ride Of over 100 miles down the
river and bay was enjoyed by all Ocean steamers
were met en- route for the city. Chester. Pa, aud
Wilmington, Del, presented pleasant sight, aud
AL gazed long at the grand old Fort Delaware, Rs
she seemed 10 defy all hostile crafts Arriving at
Cape May, pleasure the order OF the day.
President Harrison s and Postmasier-G General Wan
nmaker's cottages were gnzed ut with interest.
Alter refreshments all sojoumed to photograph
gallery and picture caught Of the happy
asscmbiage. Each was presented with copy n
souvenir. The journey home was mostly spent in
talking Of G. G. affairs il a day well spent
NJ. Warner Hargrove, Adjutant New Jersey Divis-
ion Browns Mills. N. j.
READING MATTER FOR THE GUARDS.
FRIENDs or THE GUARDS: Since my last letter
appeared in this column have secured discounts
from several other publishers. This makes seven
who have thus far favored Us. The discounts vary
erned by whether the receiver Or publisher pays
express or mail charges IL would, Of course, be
Impossible TO give large list in these columns, aud
i would advise each and every member to write To
tile ftms whose names follow for latest price list.
Then when you desire To order. write to the Chair
man Of your Division Historic Committee, or II
your State is not organized as a Division, TO the
Chairman Of the National Historic Committee. aud
you viii he furnished with certificate stating that
you are n member OF the Guards, and are therefore
entitled 10 n discount Of such per cent from list
price. To the Chnirmen of Division Historic Com
mittees i would say, when a member desires
certificate Ascertain from the Aduaut n lac or she
has ever been enrolled n member Of the Guards.
II The Adjutant is unable to find tie name. then the
person is not entitled 10 the discount; II the name
~ found the Chairman OF the Historic Committee
viii write out a certificate similar 10 the following:
To-.