The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-27

ton as Commander. General. and trust will not
believe that it from lack of appreciation Tint
promptly declined Indeed. / felt assured that
this nomination rendered me unanimously in
good faith recognition for whatever may
have done in the past, and with good intentions to
promote me.
Again thank YOU my friends for Offering TO me
the highest honor and gift within your power
and now say, ii you appreciate the work OF the
Commandment Chief md of your humble servant.
the Acknowledgement, get to work With our
admirable Acknowledgement again at the helm.
whom had the honor to nominate for reelection,
and which carried midst applause: with the
renewed and hearty cooperation of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. let MS all join hands to make the Guards
this year grander more strongly united
fraternity n better and more thoroughly equipped
organization for work for advancement of our
progress aud historical studies. Let US make our
Order worthy of its cause. To do this rybody
must set to work with will; be prompt in official
duties stir UP every member, eiidearor to get
every c. G. and loyal American into line with us,
working for the Guards aud aims ana objects.
Wake up, We friends of old We want you all.
Spare but moment 10 clasp hands with us; come.
let counsel together aud renew the spirit OF
Progress and Patriotism that prompted you TO
enter ranks. DO not Gag you are TOO busy; so
are we nil. aud the reason-thesc are bmsy days.
Wake up, and get 10 work again Martin Sheahar,.
Edmundson. Edgar Stevens, Charles Lloyd Frank
Gapin Rev. Emerson, Mabel Piummer Seage.
Josie stevens Boilinger. Alice Hilliker. Ora Annie
Knsi, Inez Humber. Bessie Race Gaipin. Annie
Walter. Lytiia Day. John J. O'Hagan. Clio Harper,
and many others. where are you all? To the
front! Isovnly yours-Amos l.. Seaman, Adjutant-
General, st. Louis, Mo.
BATTALIoNs. FORWARD!
FRIENDS OF THE CLUB: All organizations have
their days of doubt, back sliding, and adversely.
The G. c. Guards have hcroicaly survived that
period, mud infant organization tran
seconds all kindred bodies the face of the earth.
All hail to tho of Our grand, loyal, un-
PARALLEL Order! Welcome with open arms the
white winged messengers OF harmony, unity, good
will and progress that now so remarkably prevail
among u.s.!
All praise is due to the sage deliberations of the
assembled in Waatinrsnn n
annual National Reunion. / have always been
proud to belong to an organization with such q
select true blue constituency and model priuci-
pies and objects, but am proudcr now than ever.
My bright fond dreams that Off times have scared
on trembling pinions. are now fully realized and
The celestial dove OF progress Sill gently leads my
expectations of G. c. achievements into brighter,
undiscovered realms of intelligence. industry and
perseverance, than even that which hitherto has
been our just pride. l feel that the Guards will
preserve their unstinied loyalty TO the transcen-
dental principles for which the boys in blue fought
Liberty and Union. the bulwark of our Nation
atty.
Hurrah for Indianapolis, Battaions forward.
guide center-March! Yours, Pro Patria-Juius
w. Gogarn.
VETERANS CHEER THE GUARDS.
DEAR c. c. AND GUARDS: The second annual Re-
union Department OF Nebraska. held at Grand
Island Sept. l. was presided over by Hannah Baity.
Adjuant i'll absence of commanding officers
Edwin Randolph, Assistant Adjutnnt; "a Guards
and G. C.s present, and letters of regret from
Guards d. detained by business. Commander Lath-
am rendered his resignation, owing to many
duties. and Hattie Odaker was elected his sHcces-
sor The new Guard flag, nil silk with bullion
fringe and tasseIs the staff surmounted by The
American flag, the prettiest the grounds.
Division tent was beautifully situated on Sherman
avenue, the Stars and Stripes floating above and
the banner in front. This tent rendered the
Guards free of charge by the Nebraska Soldiers
Home. a compliment greatly appreciated.
After all business was over group picture was
TAKEN IN which appears 81 G. G. and Guards.
Then as the GAR, W.R.C and S. V. aud d. OF v.
were forming for dress parade we formed with
them with flag and banner TO the front. AS
we passed the g. AR. they gave three cheers for
the ". T. c. c. Guards.
After parade we drew up in line facing the
GA r., aud they sauted and again gave US three
cheers. and we in tnrn gave three cheers for the
Grand Army of the Republic. Wethen saluted our
Commander and broke ranks.
Ia The evening we again met at headquarters. and
marching 10 the depot chartered for tie city
where all assembled at the G. "A. r. Hail to give
literary entertainment for The benefit Of our flag
fund. 1t was quite a success. and with warm
hand-c|asp and hearty good-by the second meet
ing of Nebraska Division y. T. c. G. Guards ended.
Hannah Batty, Adjutant, Clarks, Neb.