The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05

house is on fire and his wife is walking the street,
two young ladies We're seen to rise from their seats
and IN company with Mr.. Rice leave the hail Inc
next morning hat was passed and a goody sum
was placed therein, and this sum was increased by
check from the Department Quartermaster from
funds belonging to the State Encampment. ,
Winters Post A. Stafford-Conl., D. l.. Connell !
;. y: Z, W d. irons; J. v G., T. E. Denly surg l"
ID. Shaw; o. G.. VIM B. Whittemore; 9. NJ, A.
Adams Adjt T. A. Adams; S. NJ, w. a. Black /;
q Nj. >, q. Lilly.
ILLINOIS,
Worcester Post. 627. Grant Park-Con,., Samuel
J. Murphy; :. V. c., Jerome Naili J. Y. G., Perry
hathaway; Surg, c. A. Case; .. NJ, +. O. Clark !;
Adit, W. ID. Lane; Chap. T. f. Mauningi o, D..
H. NJ. ostranderi o. g., Hans Graves.
INDIANA
Gen. Candy Post, 2, Brazll-Com., F J. James;
s; V. C., J. S. Kellogg J. V. c., George Shafer;
Chap, W. D. Mccullough; Adj't, f. W. Sisson; q.
NJ, John Gillen O. D., d. II. Right; o. G., George
Hoffman,. The Post has 100 members in good
standing.
IOWA.
sedgwick Post, TO- Bedford-Com., J. NJ. PatriclS !;
J. V. c., John Payton; Chap, VIM. Cobb; O. D.,
Salem Pratt 0. g.. Jefferson Turner; Adj't W. L.
Evans.
Redaeld Post, 20, Perry-Com c, P. Battles; s.
V. c., J. w. Diddy; ]. V. c., Peter Caylor; q. NJ,
S Kenworthy; AdIt, A. W. Parmenter; surg a. "A
W. Trout; Chap, J. b. Bennington; Q. D. ). 2.
spaulding: o. G.. W. T Roop; S. NJ, T. NJ. Dun
bar; Q. NJ s.. Isaac NJ. Thornburg.
KANSAS
Lincoln Post, Kansas-C s NJ Lanham; s.y.
G., Thomas H. Haskelli J. V. c., S F. Grosh; q
NJ, II. J. Bevee; o. D., Henry Laptad; o. g, II
y. Smith, Surg, DIR. j. NJ. Tobias; Chap, U. '"
BurEe.
John A. Martin Post. Atchson-Com., s o. Bere-
man; s. V. c., J. Wolfogle; J. V. c., Jas. Cawley;
Or. G. II. T. Johnson o. d., w. c. Barnes o. e.,
Thos. Harrington.
MAINE
Henry Little: The fair held by Burnside Post,
Il, Of Auburn, April Co. of the most sue
cessful ever held by il. Only one other ever
oeeded it In gross or net receipts Many things
contributed 10 its success. The weather was fine.
We had not held fair for three four years. The
general and special committees were comrades
who have the interest of the Order at heart and
worked hard foT the grand object in view, and their
efforts were crowned beyond the expectation of
the most sauguinc cOmrade. The Woman's Re!lef
Corps (Statel, Sons of Veterans. and Ladies' Aid
Society did large part. The citizens of the cities
of Auburn and Lewiston have not yet forgotten
the boys in blue" They patronized the fair
literally, besides contributing many articles to be
sold for the benefit of its fund. Cur net receipts
were near $1,000, all Of which went to our relief
fund.
Burnside Post A., Auburn-Com. Murray b.
Watson; ;. Y. c.. George G: Clifford; j. '. e.,
William b. Frost; Adj't, J. Edwin Nye; @; NJ,
VIM. c. Branni o. d, N B. Lord; o. G., G. II.
Cummings s.-M, L. P. Folsom @. MS, w. S.
Rand.
Maryland
John Bowers, 4I6 r Baltimore street, Baltimore,
Post 81 and 46, Baltimore have accepted an invita-
ton from Antietsm Post at Sharpsburg, to assist
them In their memorial services May 81, and
will do SO. The question of converting the An
tietam battlefield into National park has been
Ggltated In Congress for number of years, and re-
Gently Congress appropriated large sum of money
and appointed a commission to mark the lines OF
the Union and Confederate troops and tablets have
been erected at different points under direction OF
this commission. The Grand Army of Pennsyiva-
MIA took the initiative some years ago at Gettys-
burg, and 10 their efforts is due the magnificent
park en- bracing the whole battlefield, which Is now
the pride Of the Nation. Antietam is known as the
bloOdlest battle OF the war, and il was no less inn
poriant than Gettysburg and our efforts should be
devoted while Congress is in session TO attract pub
lie attic Aton and interest the members, that we
may not only save the lines from oblivion, but OBJ
tain their assistance in the erection of monuments
by the several States whose sons took part in the
contest Nothing has been done by the Grand
Army OF this State TO call public attention to An
tietR since the unwilling Of the statue of the pri
vate soldier in 1880 We ask your active coop
Grafton. For Information concerning railroad ao-
commodatons, etc, address es above.
MASSACHUSETTS,
The Grand Army Hall Of Moses Ellis Post, 1T,
Medield, was the scene of very pleasant surprise
and presentation at a recent meeting of the Post,
as follows: After Commander J. Henry Gould had
closed the meeting note was received by him stat
ing that large delegation of ladies were in waiting
and wished to be admitted TO the hail. The gallant
Major quickly raped the Post TO order and the
doors opened and 40 ladies of the ". X. c. under
the marshalship of President Mrs J. H Fits
marched into the hall TO the genuine surprise Of
the comrades. They formed in semi circle
around The altar, and the President stepping for
ward In neat and graceful address in behalf of
the Corps presented to Commander Gould two
elegant silk Ruidons, properly inscribed and
mounted with heavy gold bullion fringe, Com
mander Gould in accepting the guidons In behalf
of the Post, responded in eloquent and fitting
manner At the close OF the presentation cere-
monies the ladies invited the comrades to The ban
quet hall, where fine supper was served, which,
after being thoroughly discussed, speeches and
music occupied the rest Of the evening. II Is the
intention OF the Post TO attend the National En-
campment at Washington in September, and the
ladies have come TO the assistance of the comrades
A recent General Order Of Department Com
mandey Churchill contains these paragraphs:
The Department Commander would impress
upon the minds Of the Commanders Of Posts that
intend visiting Washington as Posts the importance
Of forwarding TO the Assistant Adjutant- General
the approximate number Of comrades in the Post
who viii be IN his command on the day OF the
grand parade IN Washington, thus complying with
the request Of the Commander-in-Chief,w who wishes
10 know at the earliest moment the number of
comrades that viii be IN line on that day.
Commanders Of Posts and in fact every COM
rade throughout the Department, should make
special effort to recruit into the ranks every old
soldier within their jurisdiction; and in order to
arouse interest and enthusiasm In the Grand Army,
! would recommend that Posts that hold their
regular meetings monthly or sem-monthly should
hold extra meetings in the interval between regu-
lar meetings; and by so doing much more interest
be aroused in the comrades of the Posts in all
q" ] would call the attention Of Post Commanders
whose Posts are not already thus provided, to
opening suitable room In addition to Post quar-
tiers 10 be SET apart as reading and social room,
10 be furnished with daily and Grand Army papers
and other reading matter that would be offnterest
TO the comrades. Posts having such rooms, where
the comrades can meet each other day and evening
know what a valuable auxiliary such sccommoda-
tons are-enabliDG comrades TO keep alive their
interest in the Post and the work of the Grand
Army in general. Such rooms can be made out
side OF the home circle Of the comrades the most
pleasant place 10 spend their leisure moments.
THE Organization Of associate membership, In
addition to Posts Of the Grand Army, IL fast be-
coming an indispensable factor TO their existence
1t has been my privilege and pleasure TO witness
the benefit Of such organizations in the Posts Of
this Department And do most unbcstatugy
say, That too much praise cannot he given TO those
patriotic citizens who are willing TO aid the Posts
by their presence and money IN the grand work Of
Order. ] most heartily indOrse and would
recommend the formation Of associate member
ship in connection with every Post IN the Depart
meut.
Finally, comrades, let us use ali the means at
our command to increase the membership OF our
Department Let rallyiug committees be appoint
ed by every Post in the Department to gather
within its ranks and place upon is rolls the name
OF every worthy old soldier That may be found
within its jurisdiction. Comrades let US leave no
work undone that will tend to strengthen and
maintain the high standing which our Department
enjoys to-day, 80 that We may show 10 the citizens
Of our grand Old Commonwealth that we are worthy
Of the confidence and esteem that they have SO
generously bestowed upon us.n
J. w. Iawton Post, of Ware, IS interested IN the
onto Washington movement and picking up the
scattering veterans IN the various parts OF the old
Commonwealth. Michael Graves II years old
was mustered ~ the above named Post Thursday,