The National tribune., 1892-03-03
FROM THE BAY STATE.

Department Commander Churchill has issued
his FIRST General Order assuming command aud
announcing these appointments on his official
staff: A. A. G., Hubert o. Moore, Post 3. Lynn;
A. q, NJ. c.. John NJ. Dcane, Post &C. Pail River;
Inspector Joseph w. Thayer Post %, Chelsea;
Judge Advocate, Henry Walker, Post Is. Boston,
Chief Mastering Officer, Charles :. Anthony Post
g. Taunton
Department President w R G., Mary g. Dcane
has likewise issued her first General Order and
announces the following appointments on her Off
cial staff: Secretary, Mary 4. Elliot, SomcTyille:
Inspector, Helen A. Brigham, Hyde Park; CCun-
selor Lizabclh A. Turner, Boston; lnstilutug aud
Installing officer, Annie X. Day, South GrOveland.
The President ~ TO bc AZ Department Headquarters
from 2 30 y. IN. on Tuesdays aud Fridays
Commander Churchill LAS started in nt brisk
pace, notably on Nashugions Birthday, when "A
dozen different occasions solicited hts presence.
As they came Ia tle evening, lac was able 10 attend
only tWo-the meeting 81 the Grand Army Club
Boston, aud the Carnival Of Charles Ward Post,
c.. Newton.
The latter Post Is ono 81 the most wide-awake
aud cuterprising ia thc Department, aud LAS a
personnel which docs credit 10 the Order 1t has
been stirring az lis wealthy city TO build Memo
rial Hall; aUG ia past week, hand ia hand with
body 81 It's prominent citizens u has launched the
project by opening la brilliant fashion, such few
Posts can initiate grand Fair aud Carnival. The
Post recently purchased fine collection Of war
relics al Fredericksburg, Va; these a central
point Of attraction nj tae Fair, aud when the hall
~ butt they are TO hud within u permanent
nbiding-piuce. Present indications point 10 "a grand
success Of the undertaking.
About 30 81 the surviving veterans Of Sim4's
Flying Battery enjoyed their 27lh annual Reunion
and dinner at the Revere House, Boston, Feb. -
The following officers were elected: Pres. Col.
OrmAnd g. Sns; N-P-, d. NJ. Hammond, = IT,
Hatch, J. u. LouEley; sec. aud Treas, John X.
Smith; Executive Committee, John Wild, J.. q.
Scavcy, Henry Ilurd. Capt. Grover. II the 81
Mass. Cav. was the invited guest II tie occasion.
aud described ia m interesting manner the battle
81 Sabine Crossroads. This organization enjoys
the unique distinction II having nu annex, known
az the Minis Battery Ladies' Social Club who meet
the same day, aud usually at tic same hotel. but
have separate baUqurts.
Feb y Comradc Arthur A. Putnam, Of UxbrIdge,
went 10 North Ateboro' ar guest Of Post lg2, on
which occasion memorial volume WAS presented
10 the Post by several prominent citizens.
DahlRren Post. ., 81 South Boston, recently had
a smoke talk aud general good time. This Post j.
busily engaged discussing ways aud means aud
"Mhooplug up" tie expedition TO Washington.
II II soon open fair To increase its resources
Many inquiries were made for Dohery 40 the
last Eucampmeut. His picturesque oTatoTy has
become feature which the delegates are always
sorry 10 miss.
John A. Andrew Post, Is. held liz annual dinner
ga The Posts hail. Boston, tie I'D ut About 90
comrades were present, aud the Commanders OF
the various other Boston Posts were present as
guests.
The Grand Army Club. which comprises veterans
belonging mainly 10 Posts la Boston aud vicinity
sat down to "A dinner Feb. y az Copley Square
Hotel, Boston. Department Commander Churchill
was present in the dual capacity Of member and
guest.
Timothy Ingraham Post 1911 81 hyde Park
holds its annual Campfire March -
Post 3, Of Lynn numbered Ol0 comrades iu
good standing Jan. /. Post 10, Of Worcester tie
next la size, lad $50.
Associate memberships are looming up as nn
neKes 10 the Grand Army. Good investments tney
are, toO.-B., Boston.