The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-18

Frendlcss I made an inquiry of jollylooking
citizen, where the Home was located. -,
we'll / delis you vch one you wants, nit
why is there a number of Homes for the
Frendlcss here?"
'Yaw, yaw; der is the Presbyterian on der next
street. der Catholic is dere. three oders can
| dells you, and some oders of knows holdings.
| Nich you wants nit ?''
Well il seemed a hopeless task to find which
Home and where, but after some inquiry at the
TRIBUNE rooms next morning a streetcar was
| boarded for the Home But il seems the name oil
the street not entirely clear to mind, Tor the
conductor knew of none such; but passenger
overhearing my questions gave n ciew, aud hnaiiy
| found myself AT the right place.
As l approached two Co.'S were seated inside
the fence upon a wheebarrow and were apparently
| discussing the merits OF some Of their number Tor
the position of COMMANDMENT Chief for the y: =.
Upon reaching reception room inside, ana seeing
| a Massachusetts banner suspended over the man.
tie, modestiy made inquiry II any OF the Massa-
| from the beauty, vivacy and intelligence visible
| that all were Massachusetts Co.'S.
| WAS soon introduced to Mary L. Best and Lottie
Chase. and they soon had presented me 10 score
| of well known names of our C. G. column. Lizzie
| Maude Hewlett. without glnsses: Rae Hayes,
Senior Vice Commantler-in-Chief; Gertrude Race,
Clarence Cone. Roscoe Whitman, Frank Gaipin,
| all seeming earnest for a race.
was much pleased to see SO many OF those whose
names had become so familiar in THE TRIBUNE, and
If all goes well hope 10 meet them al! in "ashing-
ton in September. with others. trusting that the
place of meeting will be we'll advertised that
no difficulty will be felt in reaching it. The G. G.
guards being semimi!itary organisation, should
bear in mind that the rank and file in real armies
seldom IL choose their Chief; their choice
might not be the best for the cause. THE TRIBUNE
has been very kind and considerable in publishing
c. c. matter and perhaps is not TO blame that It's
press does not give us all handsome pictures.
have an autog aph postal without any town or
Slate whereby to return exchange requested.
Loyalty yours-E. N. Tiniihani. Springfield, Mass.
USES OF REUNIONS.
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: The New Haven Reunion.
n. L. &. c. G., was truly an enjoyable time ~ IS
good TO meet once year III such "A way ana reel
that we one. Loyalty one, in heart and motive
each striving to do the most good we can, always
not par. of time, b;t at all times doing good
that good may abound shall often think of those
dear friends whom met there anu whom might
not have met al all had not been Tor the lteuhoh
Let us. one and all. remember 10 meet once year.
If possible and bring ourselves to feel as children
going home. II brings us nearer to one anoaher
and we feel better interest in each other rms
is the work pected of the Reunions hil over the
land, in all families and in all our beloved couh-
try and extends to President and to each man
and woman in the land.
enjoy ali that is good. The true soldiers irieno
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, l enjoy reading very
much; il is like good old friend, coming IN to
remain. It's precious letters from one TO aho'her
are like drops of dew, very refreshing. Let us
write ofiener, at least one letter a year Tor IT'S
pages TINT and all may read. Yours, Fro
Patra-A1rs. Mary McCulvy.
VERMONT REUNION.
The second annual Reunion of the Vermont DE
July 6. In the absence OF Commander Mrs Ellen
i. Leach, Senior Vice Commander Hattie NJ Sa-
very assumed command. The morning session
was devoted TO business. after which An ADJOURN
nent was taken until p. m that Guards present
might join in the S. OF v. parade AT the after
noon session dues reduced to 40 cents per
anilirn aud two Reunions yearly provided Tor,
one in connection with the GA. X. Encanpment.
The o,iicr the 5. of V. Encampment. The fol-
land Rupert; y V. C., &. j. Smith, Huntingdon
j. V. g., Clara V. Doty, Tinmouth Chap. George
w. Lincoln. ira; &. e., George McAulley. Dandy
Cor. Council Mrs. Ellen b. Leach Moses j. Leach.
Woico:; Mrs. Abbie NJ. Edwards, Barre; Lester
H. Clark, Charles c. Taylor, Pawlet.
Commander viii j. Loveland thanked the mem
bers for houoring him, after which all jourred TO
Main street aud were photographed Any one de-
string obtain ii by sending % cents to the
Commander.
The following staff has been appointed by the
Commander assist him in his work; AdJt Nora
A. Rivers. Bristol; @ NJ. De Forest 7. Doiy Tim
mouth: Investigating Com, Frank A. Slavery.
Martha A. Slavery. Hattie M Slavery, Proctor
Benefi; Com, Leila Nj. Ford, Barton Landing;
Mary s. Alien, Vernon; Grant Lincoln. West Rut-
land. Historical Com. Hartley H. Gates Stan
stead; Z. @. Canada. Lora L. Foss, Evansville;
TIA NJ. Gilmore, Tinmouth. Recruiting Com,
Hattie M. Slavery, Proctor; Orion NJ Lincoln, Rii-
pert; w. o. Lambert. Johnson. Memorial Com,
Charles ID. NayIor. Waterbury; Jennie Wiley.
Barton Landing: Frank H. Mayo, Pawlett. On
to spend the night with Frank A. Slavery In the
morning we visited the marble quarres owned by
Senator Proctor and returned home greatly pleased
with visit. All &. C.s coming this way will re-
ceive hearty welcome at Headquarters Loyalty,
in com,nand-Wii j. Loveiand.