The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28


Memorial Day, TO assist him in making
a detailed report
nne nssia4latlon of officers of John A.
Logan Post, No. 26, of Ashaway, will be
announced in special order from de-
partment headquarters. Several years
ago there was a post in this place called
John A. Rawlins Post, No. 5. 1t con-
tinued it's existence for a few years and
then disbanded, owing to the removal OF
several of its members from the village.
The present post has been found mainly
through the exertions of its COM
mander, Thomas A. Barbour, and the
commendable spirit of enterprise shown
in organizing the post will undoubted-
ly iusure its success in the future. Com
mander Barbour has an honorable re-
cord. He was born in Westerly, X. L.,
Jan, 3, 1S43 He attended the public
schools of that town in his youth,
and afterward the Hopkiston Academy
located in Ashaway. Sept. 20, 1851, he
enlisted as private in Company l.,
Fourth Rhode Island Infantry, and was
with his regiment in the Burnside ex-
petition aud participated in the battle OF
Roanoke Island and Newberne. In the
battle of Antietam he was one of the
seventeen men of his company W who
came out of the battle unharmed, the
balance having been killed or wounded,
or taken prisoners. He was also present
at South Mountain, Fredericksburg,
Petersburg, Weldon Railroad and other
minor engagements. He was promoted
to sergeant May 81, 1868, which position
he held until discharged Oct. 10, 1864,
his term of service having expired.
In April, 1869, he started IN business
for himself as pharmacist in Ashaway,
where he has continued to live and do
business up to the present time. During
this time he has held various positions of
trust in different societies, and has taken
an active part in town affairs, having
served on the Board of Town Council
for six years, and has held other prom
inent offices in the town. When Han
cock Post, No. 1S, was organized in
Westerly, in June, 1886, he became a
charter member, and continued his
membership until recently, when he
took his card TO become member Of the
new post just instituted.
Ives Post, No. 43, attended the Olivet
Congregational Church last Sunday and
listened to an appropriate discourse de-
livered by the pastor, the Rev. Charles
Dickerson. His subject was THE Re
lation of the Colored Man TO the Repub-
lie"
Tower Post, at its meeting last Mon
day evening, completed the arrange
ments for the renewal of flags on the
graves of deceased comrades. This is
in accordance with its usual custom, and
is worthy of imitation by all the posts in
the department.
AT Arnold Post meeting, Monday eve-
ming, the post was opened by Senior
Vice Commander Arnold, who made APP
propriate remarks concerning the death
of the late Adjutant Sayles, and the
record of the deceased comrade was then
read. The appointment of Comrade q.
b. Wentworth as adjutant was an
nounced. A vote of thanks was extend
ed to Slocum Post glee club for its
kindly services Mt the funeral of Adju-
tant Sayles. Commander Drinan then
took the chair and Comrade Wentworth
was installed as as adjutant by Past
Commander Hutchinson.
At the meeting of Slocum Post, We'd
nesday evening, the treasurer Of the
Belle Boyd lecture fund, made favor
ably report in regard to the receipts. An
invitation was received from the depart
ment relief corps to attend a social and
sale to be held in Socum Post hall, Dec.
5, 1891; also to attend social to be
given by Abby j. Slocum Tent No. 1,
Daughter of Veterans, Saturday even.
ing November 2Sth. Both invitations
| We're accepted. After the meeting, the
Post under the escort OF the United
Train of Artillery marched to the arm
ory on Canal street, where Fair was
being held. Col. Van Slyck welcomed
the visitors in an appropriate speech,
which was neatly responded to by Com
mander Turner. This Post sympathizes
deeply in the affliction which has befal-
len Past Department Commander Alonzo
Williams, in the loss of his wife. Com
rade Williams is an honored member of
this Post.
Another comrade has been mustered
out forever in this post Charles III.
Day died Nov. 26, after a lingering i'll
nes. Comrade Day was born in Pomtret,
Conn, i'm 1910. He was by occupation
an engineer. He was member of Co.
X. Eighty-Seventh Connecticut In
fantry. His funeral took place at No.
2lS High street. His remains will be
conveyed to Washington Village, r. L.,
and inferred in the cemetery in that
place.
AT Bucklin Post meeting Tusday even
ing resolutions of sympathy were tend
cred to the family of the late Comrade
Warren G.. Spencer. Bucklin Relief
Corps made a surprise visit, it being the
birthday of Commander Burt. The ladies
brought refreshments.
Prescott Post meeting Friday night
was well attended. Two applications
for membership We're received. The
new carpet ON the floor of the main hall
is daisy" The adjutant and quarter
masters desks have been placed on
raised platforms, which adds greatly to
the convenience of those officers. A
paper was read before the Post by
Commander Frankland, on the Red
River Campaign" IL was listened TO
with close attention. Next Friday
evening the election of officers of the
Post will occur. Comrade Sylvester j..
Clement of this Post had his leg broken
near the ankle while at work on the
Point Street bridge yesterday afternoon.
He has the sympathy of all his comrades
in this Post