New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-14
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.
A DUTY THAT SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTED.
NOW IS TIE TINE TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF
OF INDECENT VETERANS

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ebopd lose no time in fling with the Commissioners
NJ Charities aud Correction the proper notice that they
will undertake the relief OF INDECENT veterans pro-
yIded in the Veteran Relief Act Of 1888 II they fall
to do so many poor veteran VIII have TO suher by the
negligence of the commander and quartermaster Of their
individual posts. The Association OF Commanders ard
ouartermasters to whom all the credit belongs OF bring
ing about the application Of the law In this county has
remarkably called attention to the duty OF G. \. r. men
to act promptly in this matter. and II any post finds
Itself barred out they must not blame any one but
themselves The work done by this association de-
serves all praise, Notwithstanding all the obstacles
plaeed In IFS way Kings County should hasten Itself
In this matter 40 that the needy veterans can be pro-
vlded for and as this law intends they should be- II
the New York posts could succeed there no reason
why those Of sister county should not be equally sue
cessfuI.
The thirtleth anniversary Of the departure for the
war OF the 4th New-York Cavalry was celebrated on
Thursday evening at Central Hall. in West Thirty
seeond-st The room was tastefully decorated with
the flag and guidons carried by the command during
their campaigns. one squadron gudOn mad been
through numerous engagements. us bearer was
wounded and taken prisoner, but he saved the gudon
and was present with t-a quiet, unassuming, modest
hero-Lieutenant Andrew Beck. Every officer OF the
association present and many invited guests The
menu was a substantial one, and seemed to be enjoyed
by all present The liquid refreshments were much In
demand they tasted 50 different from Virginia water.
Appropriate witty speeches were made by President
Canled Secretary Moore, Past Commander Newburger,
John II. Davis, Captain Schneider John " Farquhar-
son. of Denver Col; II. V. Crawford, J. Hickey. John
McPhiIllps Fred c. Vincent. of Adam G0Ss Post;
Rudolph Alf who came from Salt Lake City on pur'
pose TO meet his old Of the 4th and Theodore
Schmidt. Oomrade Nick Clark, Of Rice Post, No ~,
rendered Miles O'Relly's beautiful poem "We've DRANK
From the Same Canteen." Billy" wharton, OF sum
ner Post, No. "a, recited the German version Of
ronlx (1arF
nander Of Farnsworth Post No. 40, Of Mount Vernon.
made q pleasant speech. Comrade William H. Whar-
ton past commander OF Sumner Post. No "a, presided
at the piano. and MeSsrs. Beck Newburger Moore ana
Davis with Farquharson, Vincent and Smith, Kept the
songs going without cessation. Letters of regret from
those unable to attend read The reunion closed
with "Auld Lang Syne"
The picnic and ummer-niglts festival Of John E.
Bendix Post No. 402 G.. A r., could well be added
TO the successes which this post mas oecoms
noted for as entertainers. Zach one OF the 2'oOo
people present seemed to we with one another 70
make the occasion the most s0cabe one OF the season.
Among the people who invited were Appraiser
NJ W. Cooper, Deputy Appraiser c. A Stevens uranu
Marshal George Chappen and his staff Junior wee
Department Commander Dudley and his stan, ana
Others. The festivities began at p. IN ana were
continued until midnight. 10 say that COMMANDER
E. A. Brown and the committee OF arrangements
consisting of Comrades Samuel Collins, John J. Hum
nbrey and Lewis Cook did their duty spIenddly
would only be bestowing about one-haf the praise
that they are entitled to.
Lafayette Post No. I4O has placed itself on record
in favor OF disseminating the salary pad 10 frosS
Greener as secretary OF the executive COM
mittee of the Grant Monument Asso-
cation A resolution Of the post charaeteri1es nie
salary as AN unnecessary drain upon sacred iuhd'
NOT a dollar of which should be expended except TOR
the purpose for which it subscribed Comrades
Coils. Knox, Copp and Hotchiss OF Lafayette ros1
are members OF the Monument ASsociauon' i"e'
saw that there are many comrades willing 10 serve
as secretary without pay.
Seven new members were mustered INTO the F4'i~
gut Naval Veteran Association at their last niesuns
This association is growing with most renptrA@Oi'
randitv Among those 10 be mustered in at tine next
meeting is an Admiral Of the United states navy
and q past Junior vice department commander lns
bows are rejoicing that Naval veteran IN 'uo ~"
son of shpmate Vrooman has been nominated on
the Republican ticket for LieutenantGoVerh" u
the State of New York. - -,
steinwehr Post, No. 1922 by special lnvitauoh u
Father Dougherty attended yesterday the eXlno"on
drill of the cadets of ST. Anns INSTITUTE ~ 'Oln'
Ioretto s. l., and the ceremonies cohhee'eo
having the cornerstone OF the new chuIch VI IN
Joachim and st. Ann. The post sssenioied NJ l--
uniform. aud made fine appearance uhder tue Gun
mand Of Comrade JaStrow AieAanoei' "'' P'''
mander -, ,,.,,, Val
,ntaars will hold their eleventh annual reunion d.
seward Post rooms, Auburn on wednesday, 80
tober z II the day is nne 1t VIII ue p@SSeu DIT AS-
Park. ,
preparations are completed for the reunion :.
Kearny,s First New-Jersey Brigade at the oeau'u"
home Of General E. Burd Grub, at Edsewater faFA
Sov over 800 veterans have promised to atoau
and the number will reach 400 before the Journey
Ed,ewater Park is begun. special train Will leave
Jersey CITY at 8 a m. to-day, stopping at me 'n.'
ms stations between jersey City and lrent"' Inv
veterans EXPECT TO have a most enjoyable ipe' Ueh'
eral trubb having come home from Madrid spalu' on
purpose to be present.
TO night Naval Post No. 5l6 viii hold Us regular
muster at Essex Market Building, when the matter u
taking a prominent part in the "Alesory OF war II
songp entertainment, at Madison square 6aren' ia
aid of the Grant Monument Fund, Viii come up ~
now being planned, the naval veterans VINO "ee .
nored last year, will take prominent part III ui'
affair and their presence will be one OF the eule'
of the entertainment. several recruits VIII Uo
mustered in and take their places under the oiue Huns
OF the Union Jack. ,,
The members Of G. r. Warren Post Of Brooklyn
attended the funerals of two Of their comrades Franz
Daniels and Jacob McNinor in a body last H"''a'.
The most assembled al IT, headquarters at p No. %iu
I'm two divisions went to the bones OF the de'e"S'"
that of Daniels being at Rochester and East new
York ayes, and OF MeXlnor, AT No. l,432 beise"s"
AT both places services "eie eohuue'cu a''0e
the Grand ArDy ritual
When the department Inspector visits El's"o'~
Post No. 81 he will be rendered reception by INC
veterans The committee having the banquet ia
charge is composed of Commander Meehan, AoluU1'
John d. Byrne and Quartermaser William H. baAsr
secretary Il. W. Iostwck, u No. lO4 balucSSs,
prooklyn, who has charge Of the records OF TIE -
tiona Naval Veterans, has a list Of the hdles' az
dresses and names OF the ships served ~ OF he"iy
1000 naval veterans Those In quest 81 sueh t m
formation as will enable them TO communicate VIZ.
their old shlpmates. address rim. with lamps
envelope for reply NJ pension agents neer aPpHn,.
The Hath Ncw-lork Volunteers held thelf mn o
teenth reunion at Greene. Chenanso County, on Il
TENDER ,. This old fighting regiment was IHS
I'm ChonangO and Madison counties ana served ouie,
In the Nineteenth Corps In Louisiana and Nlrsii',-
For nineteen consecutive years II has held shnusi
unions This year about l2j OF the veterans g
sembed as guests Of shiloh Camp, sons OF NeteiaI.
Tie gray headed Major Oscar h. Curtis, the cuy
surviving field 6tcor. was president The reeepuoa'
was enthusiastic. the banquet generous ana go,
while songs and speeches were favored Slta S