The National tribune., 1892-03-31
dues 40 cents) are due June 9. She urges all to
send so cents each at once, to enable her to meet

mander, who was too much surprised for speech,
| but cvinced her appreciation in n touching manner
| All were then marshaled for the dining-room,
| where Quartermaster Stockton and wife had'a ts-
Die spread with every luxury, receiving the thanks
Sadie O. Bishop, Color Guard. Connecticut d.
vision writes that Connecticut wants flag to fall
| I'm line and march under when the time comes at
| Washington, and she thus outlines her plan. Ii you
| approve, send on your names to her address81o
| Warren Place, New Haven: Brothers and sisters,
my plan IS this. to piece enough blocks for n bed
guilt having space on each block for two or more
| names, Mt l0conts name. Mamma has purchased
| me the material and already have several blocks
| pieced. Who will be the first TO send name? The
| money will go toward the flag, and the quit to
| the Children's Ward of the Grace Hospital, New
| Haven. To the one sending me the most names L
will send cabinet photograph of myself
| The annual meeting of Massachusetts Division,
n. I. c. C. Guards, will be held Fast Dav, from 0
a. M to p M, in Friendship Hall IL kneeland
| street, Boston, Mass, up two flights. All =. q.
members in Massachusetts cordially invited TO
be present, and cordial invitation is also extended
| to Guards and c. c. members in other States
Simeon Williams, Commander. Mamie Best, Adju-
| tant, Saugus Mass.
Division Commander Goodlin, of Ohio,-Neva p.
Daniels. Adjutant,-has called the annual Reunion
| OF Ohio Division to be held at the home of Anna
| Lump, SOB West Water street, Piqua May 10 and
| H. at the same time the Ohio Encampment
| GAR. Guards of all States invited. delightful
Reunion is promised. as Commander Goodiin re-
ports interest and enthusiasm on the increase In
| the Buckeye State. Tho Ohio Guards are true
| blues in The NATIONAL TRIBUNE family.
Myrtle Dixon late Quartermnster of the Ohio
Division, is q resident of Des Moincs. Iowa.
residing at III Eighteenth street. where she hopes
TO welcome many G. C.'s and Guards. Myrtle
longs to be at the Ohio Reunion. for though far
from the Buckeye State her heart is still there.
SISTER NINA's SURPRISE.
DEAR c. G. FRIENDS: Last Saturday evening
the home of Sister Nina Bailou was besieged by 10
Massachusetts Guards taking her completely
by surprise, but fouad warm welcome
Baked beans. and all that goes to make up good
supper, was served, and jolly time was had. but we
were obliged to leave all too soon as trains will
walt Tor no one. All came away, having passed
very pleasant evening, leaving Sister Nina wonder
ing how in the world we surprised her the
second time. for she declared when we took her by
storm year ago that could not do it again.
Look out Nina, maybe we Will try 1t next year.
too.-Annie l.. Williams.
THANKS FOR SURPRISE.
To the Guards of the Bay State Division wish
to return thanks in all sincerity and earnest
ness for the very pleasant and substantial surprise
they gave u.s. and for the generous gut they be-
slowed upon they took their departure.
True gratitude does not require to be clothed in
many words. and language is often inadequate to
convey more than mere and remote idea nf the
feelings. There comes occasionally period I'm
life when unworthiness ia made all the more
manifest by the besowal of kindness upon us.
Ever loyalty yours-Mr. and Mrs. q. W. BalOu.
MASSACHUSETTS CoNUNDRUMs.
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE C. G. AND GUARDS: One
of the most pleasing and interesting events which
occurred at The last meeting of the Massachusetts
Division Feb 90, tic reading OF the first num-
Der of volume of Our Banner, small amateur
magazine devoted to the Guards and G. G. affairs.
This little magazine Is very artistic and charm III
itself. The outside cover is of ight-blue water
color paper, on which Is prettly arranged In gut
letters the words Our Banner; the contents,
neatly written on fooiscap paper contributed by
the members of our Division.
A few days previous 10 the meeting package
was found on the editors desk containing poem
entitled 1.-THE Valentine" and was addressed TO
"Maude. of the Massachusetts Division" Now.
there three sisters by that name in our ranks
hardly know for whom il was meant but are in
hopes of learning before our next meeting on FAST
Day.
Another page was devoted entirely TO conun-
drums. which were thought to he pretty good by
those present. Here n few OF them:
]. Why should Massachusetts Division go to
Washington by water? Because she las several
fine Bricg-."
q Why is the Division 40 popular with the young
ladies? Because of its charming Bowers"
3. Why go popular with the young men? Be
cause the " Best" girls are in II.
g. Why should we furnish ratons?
Because VIC have n nice little Cook"
On another page Annie LIS first call on the
editor, when she taken for book agen., was
described in very pleasing manner OpThe last
leaf beautiful poem. entitled :. A q. Z.
WISH" written by Nina. The other contributions
were all interesting. but are too numerous 10 men
ton The editor, our dear little G. c. q. Sister.
Nina Rallou has worked un,isingly to make Our
Banner a Success. and says il has come to stay.
provided ii meets your approval"
Now. Massachusetts brothers and sisters. If you
(,
Apri! Z, each and every one send In a contribu-
ton. no matter how small Remember
However simple your offering be-
Let the light of love shine through 1t;
It isn't much the thing you do
As the spirit in which you do it,"
With our Division in such good standing we GER
tainIy ought TO be able and willing TO do this much
for the good OF the Order. Wake up. Guard
friends. and send in your contributions either to
Nina Baou, Newtonyille, or yours, Pro Patra-
Lucie /. Best, Associate Editor, Soneham. Mass.
CLUB WHISPERS.
We have just settled in our new home. a mile
and half from Springfield, where will be
pleased to see G. C. friends. This Winter made
peared in the Gallery and nd him very pleas
ant gentleman. Girls. don't you think Julius Co
garn just a little " cranky" in his notons?-Carrie
Howell, Springfield, Mo.
| have just met my first c. c. friend Brother
Sanderson, of Oklahoma. formerly of Kansas. We
spent pleasant half hour looking my G. g.
autographs. photographs and souvenirs. Perhaps
of you will be glad to know that my health
is improvng-IIie Bowers, Arkansas City Kan.
left Ohio in December stopped two months in
Iowa and then journeyed on through Missouri,
Kansas, Colorado, Arizona. New Mexico and up
through California to the Golden Gate. This will
explain why have not answered my letters. II
there are any G. C.'s in the city will they please
call write.-Sallie Staubcrry Farrell, 20 Henry
ST.. San Francisco. Cal.
You the architect OF your own fortunes. Rely
upon your own strength think well of yourself;
rise above the environs aud jeaiousies; fire above
the mark you intend TO Int he In earnest; he self
RELIANT be generous; be civil; love your God and
fellow men; love truth and virtue; love your
country and obey its laws.-Wm. Il. Randolph
Cameron, Neb.
want To say amen to Maggie's "Don'ts for tine
c. C." God bless such women, and may they
carry out what dOn';s belong 10 their and point
hayward men to theirs. j am ministerial stu.
dent. Pray for me. my friends, that / may held
the blood stained banner of Emmanuel up as nobly
did our fathers the emblem OF our country the
Stars and Strpes.-J. Ed. Stevens Ashland Mo.
You may remember Katie Il. Canaan of Rath-
bun, Wis, as L used to be frequent contributor
Last October was married. but often fol-
lows in the footsteps of joy, and my husband died
Christmas day after few days ilincss-Katie f.
Can hn Hand. Everest. Kan.
thought every word Of Matte X. Luke in an
swer to Frank l.. Conns article, weighed n ton. |
never admired pious inactivity either. Girls let's
have more of your articles entitled What I'd do
were / boy" All progressive boys delight in
reading them. Any rational being knows that tho
object will be Progress" and not faultlinding-
Julius W. Gogarn.
CURIOUS CORNER.
ANSWERS to questions will not be published with.
I'm two three weeks after questions appear. so
all will have "A chance to send replies aud receive
honorable mention with the number of answered.
The fate of the civil war hinged on tho battle of
the Merrinac and the Monitor.
The dark age" extended from the sixth TO the
fourteenth century. The present age il called the
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