The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
FROM THE BAY STATE.
What is Going on Among the Veterans OF That
Section.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Department Head
quarters of the Grand Army of this State sent the
Department of Virginia five gross of flags for use
Memorial Day. The time has come, If IL Is ever
coming, when some action should be taken by the
National Encampment to relieve the Southern
Departments of the great burden which is placed
upon them on Memorial Day, in expecting them 10
properly decorate the graves OF the many thou
sands of our old comrades buried in the National
Cemeteries.
1t Is gross Injustice to them which should nc
longer be perpetrated 1t would be small ex-
pense for the National Encampment to assume.
Every Northern Department, / am sure, would
willingly be taxed its proportionate part to tighten
the burden of our few Southern comrades. What
a field this would be for the Sons of Veterans to
assume the responsibility of! Agile and ambitious
as they are why-wiil they not jump in and occupy,
and gladly relieve their sires of this important
charge? In no better way could they demonstrate
their usefulness and right to exist.
Post I39, of Somerville, made detail of 20 men
to visit the public schools Of that city in uniform
and make short addresses appropriate to Memorial
Day, on the Friday afternoon preceding that day.
Children and teachers were very much interested,
and the result was very generous contribution OF
flowers for decorating purposes was brought in by
the children on the morning of the 30th.
Post 200. Of Boston, also sent comrades to nd
dress pupils in several of the Grammar Schools in
that city.
e. K Wilcox Post, 10, of Springfield. held big
Campfire in the City Hail the Goth ul.., having as
guests Posts from Northampton, Huntington,
okc, and Palmer. Commander W. P. Derby, a
veteran of the old 9th Reg't. presided in able
manner introducing as speakers Mayor Sibley,
Lieut.-Gov. Halle, Department Commander
Churchill, Senior Vice Department Commander
Eli w. Hall. Junior Vice Department Commander
w. A. Wetherbee.
The speaking was interspersed with music by
the I'd Regiment Band and sketches by Comrade
Stanley, of Post 16 The literary part of the pro-
gram was preceded by an excellent collation. fur
nished by the Relief Corps auxiliary to the Post,
In serving which the Sons of Veterans performed q
gallant part. Commander Churchill was attended
by these members of his staff In addition to the
Junior Commanders: A. A.-GeD. II. 0. Moore,
c. NJ. o. Chas S. Anthony; Chas. NJ Whleden.
c. of A; Ado. II. F. Ball.
The Council of Administration has voted to
adopt Department badge and a committee has
been appointed to procure a design and prepare
the badges.
Relief Corps 81, of Sommerville, made red letter
occasion of their anniversary. Miss Mary e. Elliot,
Department Secretary, gave an admirable historical
address In recognition of the many favors done
Post l39 Comrade James Davlin, a Past Com
mander of the Post. in behalf of that body pre-
Mary @. Deane, Department President, was pres
ent as was also Mrs. Sarah e. Fuller, Past National
President W.RC.
Corps 5, Medford, rendered a reception to the
Department officers and Post &c on the evening of
June J. Corps 20. South Boston, held a Campfire
the same evening.
Corps ISL was instituted at Rutland recently, and
Corps 152 will be instituted at Leicester right away
The coming meeting of the Army of the Potomac
They have got tired of the rule of the New York
coterie that has dominated the society for long,
and are keeping away from the meetings
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE boom still continues
active, and will until every veteran is the list
They must have it.-B, Boston.