The National tribune., 1892-04-07
FROM THE BAY STATE. p
What ia Going on Among the Veterans OF That
Section.


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Now and then 7
meet an old soldier who is growing much excited
over some new slight put upon the veteran who
has been outdistanced by a younger man. and, of
course. civilian, In competing for appointment to
some Governmental or other position. These cases
excite my sympathy but not my surprise 1t is
true that there are still some places that the
younger men among the veterans can fill with
tolerable acceptance, although these places are
rapidly growing fewer. But IL Is also true that
hundreds and thousands OF veterans. it may be-
are occupying positions which could be more abb
filled by men a quartcr-century Younger Many
of these very men retain their positions because
they are veterans. mention this matter here for
II seems TO me that IN clamoring for more frequent
recognition OF the old soldier IN making appoint-
ments we too frequently ignore these considera-
tons. AS a wrestler with hard work the old vet
Gran is rapidly becoming back number.
Capt. Jack Adams tells a little "Reminiscences of
the early days Of the Grand Army in this State
which is worth preserving, as showing the mis-
representations VI against which the Order strup-
gled in its carly days. II seems that soon after
Post 5, OF Lynn, organized, it hung out over the
sidewalk above the entrance TO fits meeting-place
red lantern. bearing the then unfa liar symbols
GAR. As two Hibernians came rolling along
one evening il attracted their attention, and they
stopped 10 look at it.
&c A. r. Plat the diyii does that name - ssid
the soberer of the pair.
''oh. it's only another wan av THIN p I. L. So
ceties " answered the other.
met the Rev. Mark Taylor few days spo He
is not simply the honored and able Commander OF
Revere Post, 81, but enjoys the rare distinction of
being one OF that brave but scattered few survivors
OF Corses light at Allatoona Pass. He is in every
way an honor TO the Order
The members Of the old Boston Light Artillery
Association Will celebrate the Dist anniversary of
the departure OF that battery for the seat of war
at the Quincy House. Boston, Thursday evening
April q, at 7:30 D. M. Veterans intending TO be
present should address Nathan TrumbulI. "A West
street, Boston, who is the Secretary
Post 10, Mansfield. opens n Fair ApriI ls Post
g. Taunton, does likewise, the 18th. Post O. Hud-
son. holds a Campfire the GOTH and Post IO2 Mil
ton, has ITS anniversary aud Campfire the 27th
Scott Bradley Relief Corps I49 was recently In.
sttuted at Lee. with 90 charter memkers Denart-
meut President Deane installed the officers and
a social rounded out the exercises ia the evening
Corps los, Quincy, is arranging for a three DAYS
Fair to be held April 10, 20 and 81: object. an
increase of its relief fund.
The Ladies' Aid Association auxiliary TO the
Soldiers Home. held its annual dinner in Boston,
the oath. Mrs. Henry q. Weston was Chairman OF
the Committee OF Arrangements She also acted
as toastmistress. calling for responses from Mrs
Micah Dyer, the President of the Society; Mrs
A. Z. Wellington; Mrs. w. III. Badam; Mrs. u.
Florence Barker; Mrs. Sarah T. Fuller: Mrs e.
II. Goss; Gen. n. z. Banks. and Department Com
mander Churchill. Department President Deane
sent an Interesting letter explaining her absence
Maj How Post IL, Haverhill, dedicated their
new Post building on the Both. In a brilliant man.
ner, having large number of guests present in
Guiding Gov. Russell and staff, Department Com.
mander Churchill and staff and prominent MEM
bers of the Womans Relief Corps
The LIST Me. Cavalry Association of Boston Ind
a dinner at the Crawford House Boston on tho
S0th. with Gen. J. r. Ciley as chief guest-B.,
Boston.