The National tribune., 1892-12-08
STANDING BY THE TRIBUNE.


of the majority of the G. C.'s when say shall
stand up for The NATIONAL TRIBUNE more firmly
than ever. know the paper will in the future. AS
in the past, champion the cause of the old soldier.
For this pledge it support. With best
Christmas wishes, loyally-E. Il. Latham, Past
Commander Nebraska Division.
n. t. G. C. GUARDS
What a Noble Band is Doing for Progress
and Patriotism.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, with view 10 a wider
and better union among the loyal membership of
The Conversation Club Guards, offers a series of
prizes and invites full and frank competition
upon the part of all the Guards The prizes will be
named later, after full expression is secured
to their character and will be awarded by a
committee at fourth National Reunion, held at In
dianapolis in 1893.
DIVISION PRIZES.
l. To the Division making the largest gain per
cent. for the current year.
2. To the Division having the largest member
ship.
3. To the Guard securing the largest number Of
These prizes will be based upon the final report
of the Adjutant-General preceding fourth National
Second prizes will be awarded in each case.
sTENoGRAPHIc PRIZES
The following prizes will be awarded to G. C..
where exhibition will be arranged:
l. For most rapid stenographic report, in type
writing of 9. 600 words.
g For the best stenographic report, in hand
writing, of 1000 words.
g. For best stenographic copy, in typewriting, of
poem of 20 lines
Second prizes will be awarded in each case.
BANNER PRIZES.
To every Division doubling its Guard member
ship between now and June 30, 1893, The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE will present a handsome banner.
MOVING ONWARD.
Belle Smith Winooski, Wis, writes that at the
second annual Reunion of the Wisconsin Guards
held Thanksgiving Day it was decided to organ
ize Circle of the Guards of Sheboygan County.
AS Chairman of the Committee Social Organi-
zation she would like any suggestions from those
experienced in similar work which may be con-
ducive of success. Belle Smith writes charming
letter neat comprehensive, and to the point, and
the Editor predicts for her great success.
AdjtGen. Seaman is right when he says I" No
great good is accomplished without work." and
that TO make Progress and patriotism" vital
influence in the Guards means work. So let us all
work, and together achieve great rewards.
WHO WILL PROMISE?
KENTUCKY GUARDS: How many of you will
promise to bring at least one new member into our
ranks before the next National Reunion? There
is not one Of us but can do that much and many
OF do more. Our memberSDlp Is not nearly
a. large az it should be- Awaken, and to work.
Let show sister Divisions that Kentucky
has much Progress and Patriotism within her
borders tie best of them. We have it now let
ns bring 1t TO the front Loyally-Estie III. Hans
ford Adjutant, Kentucky Division, n. r. c. G..
Guards, Somerset. KY.
WHO is TO BLAME?
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE GUARDS: Although it has
been time since / have written to The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE, it has not been from lack of in
pfp9 m mr. ORC aA al
Guards in Massachusetts can testify. On the con-
rary. my interest and enthusiasm has been grow
ing iii geometricaI proportion as have seen the
rapid steps forward taken by the different Divis-
ions and the organization at large.
Before left Boston, last Summer, / thought
Iowa was one OF the most prominent OF the West
ern States in ranks, but since | arrived here
| have failed to find any of the G.. G.. or Guards,
and have only but short letter mailing
from this State in our columns in THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. Who is TO blame for this? Have been
asleep, the Guards Of this Division taking a
nap?
hope IL there are any members near this town
they will make themselves known to in some
way, and should also be glad to hear from others
| in the Stale.
Now, Iowans have knocked at your door. Who
will let me in ?-Clarence w. Bowers, Mt Vernon,
| Iowa.
PITTsBURG WANTS A CIRCLE.
DEAR G. c. FRIENDS: | vas recently asked if I
had lost interest in The G. c., my name has not
| lately appeared in TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE col
| umns. The question made me realize the error Of
| my ways and now hasten to say that though so
long silent am still interested in all that pertains
| to the &. e..
Aud / want TO say few words to the
| Guards of western Pennsylvania. l think 1t is
| time began to form Circle of Guards in this
| corner of the world, and would be pleased to CO.
| operate with any who are of the same opinion.
would like to hear from all Guards and c. c. who
| expect TO become Guards i'll western Pennsylvania
| concerning this matter. Let rs see If we cannot
| have good, enthusiastic Circle before we are many
| months older. We all know that i'll union there is
| strength. So, hoping TO hear from you, am, Pro
| Fatria--Bel III. HOLMAN, Pittsburg.
DEAR &. C. FRIENDS: read with interest the
letter written by Nebraska sister of the deplor-
thoughts to the prospects of our future heroes and
| patriots. While we all deplore the death of one SO
| young and fair, who OF us casts "A thought to the
| young men of our land who are losing life and soul
| by the demon rum? All, my sisters, how many oil
| you in the ranks of Progress and Patriotism have
| extended 81 friendly hand to a fallen brother? We
cannot vote for the crushing out of rum, but we
| can reform our brothers If we try. II one and al
| in our noble Order only saves one life from the
downward path, snatches him from the paths o
sin TO the rose-strewn path OF Immortality, how
With the help of God sisters under the be
loved Stripes and Stars can hasten the day. We vii
need no ballot To vote out Under the hant
of temperance IL will wither and die. Let us steI
outside the stronghold
Of selfshness and pride,
Let us lift our fainting brothers,
| Let lis strengthen ere we chide;
| Let us, ere we blame the fnilen,
Hold ight to cheer and guide.
Pro Patria-Annie A. joules, Harvard, Neb., Boz
%. autographs cxchanged.)