The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-09-01
The GRAND ARMY.
News From The DepartmentS---New
Posts, etc.
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT,-

CONNECTICUT
Merriam Post s. of Meriden, will make grand
excursion to Washington aud the hsttefields in the
vicinity by special train. leaving Meriden sept IL
and winding up at the National Encampment
Comrade A F. Hall. of the Posts Committee, ex
lends cordial invitation 10 friends and comrades
of other Posts 10 accompany them. Those desiring
60 do so must make early application 10 the com
mittee, giving the names and number for whom
Recommendations required in Gettysburg; also
whether men or women.
ILLINOIS,
A recent meeting Of George a. Thomas Post. 8
OF Chicago passed resolution indorsing the
proposition TO have the 9th National Encampment
meet in indianapolis instead of Chicago. as at hrsi
desired. This action WAS taken IN view oil tne IN
ability of the Chicago veterans and other citizens
10 properly entertain the National Encampment,
consequent upon the holding of the Worlds Fair.
INDIANA
Marlng Post. 224. Uniontown-C ]. Bedel
S, NC, J: E. Gillsspy J; " G., ID. Bedei; AdJt'
Foster: Chap. q. Stradley; o. G.. b. F. Smith
SIN. S. Houghland; @. MS, E. Lester.
MARYLAND
circular issued by Wallace A. Bartlett, De-
partment Commander, congratulates the Depart
ment upon increase of more than 10 per cent. in
the past six months the GAR. having on its rolls
over 5000 members ia good standing for the hrst
time in its history in this Department. Com
mander Bartlett suggests that the Posts shall par
ticipate with tue children of the public schools in
celebrating Discovery Day. Oct. 81. He advises
the psrades and TO assist in raising and TO salute
the flag.
MICHIGAN
McCook Post. "a. McBrides-Com.. W. W.
McKune; s. v. c., c. II. Morrison; J. v. c., A.
Negus; Aci't. H. H. Lowe; O. NJ, G. F. Griswold /:
surg, Il. Greenman; Chap, E. j. King; o. D., G.
7. Eglston; o. G., w. Keller S. NJ, N. Jones; Q.
MS, s. Brown.
In May last, the Chairman of the committee
having in charge the National celebration by the
public schools of the s00th anniversary OF the dis
covery of America. suggested TO the Commander
in-Chief OF the GAR that this school celebration
be under the direct patronage of the Grand A rmy
of the Republic. Commander-in-Chief Palmer
at once informed Francis Bethany, the Chairman Of
said committee, of his hearty accord with the
proposition to celebrate Discovery Day. and issued
on May q TO the Department Commanders q cir
cular letter asking them 10 issue orders 10 the
Posts in their command. calling for cooperation
of the veterans with the school children in cele-
brating the 2lst of October next as Discovery Day.
The Department Commander expects that all
the public schools in the State will celebrate Dis
covery Day. program of exercises will be issued
from the Headquarters of the National Committee
in Boston. Post Commanders will confer with the
school authorities in their respective localities and
make such arrangements as will insure the pres
of a detail of comrades with badges displayed,
and uniformed If possessing the same at the
schoolhouses at the hour fixed for raising and
luting the flag. In the localities where parade of
the school children is to be made it is hoped that
the local Posts of the GAR. will take an active
part and by their interest shown. encourage the
children to a stronger and growing love for their
country and its flag. Circulars are promised from
the National Committee some time in September.
These will give details as to the exercises Of the
day.
MISSOURI
Post 1874. sullivan-Com., A. J. Gilcrease; S. v.
O., e. o. Alverson; J. V. c., William Nering; o.
D.. William Bell; o. G.. Jacob Detweiler; Chap.
tdied since last meetng1; @ NJ. Charles Borberg;
Adj't. E. F. Saucier; Surg, John Carter.
Custer Post 2. ST. Joseph-Com. L. E Carter;
Y
Chap, NJ. H. Forseutt; Surg. j. T. Berghgoff. The
Post will be ably represented at National Encamp-
ment.
LeviF. Pennington Post. sa7, Truxton. has passed
suitable resolutions upon the death of Comrade
James r. b. Aydeloit.
NEW YORK.
Harry Lee Post, 81. Brooklyn-Com T. T. Dom
oran; S. v c., Thomas I. Holt; J. V. c., Fred.
Mayette; Surg, James ID. Wade; Chap, Edward
z. Forman; o. D., John Q. Halter; o. G.. E s.
Henesey; s. NJ. John Hill; g MS, n; Fieken;
]. s.. /. ID. Casper; o. s.. E. A Lewis; c. s., George
81. Gates, George w. Beeney.
OHIO
Dennison Post Of Hanover. held its first picnic
IN a beautiful grove on the farm OF Comrade @. F.
Copeland. Aug. H. The day was ali that could be
wished. The veterans with their wives and daugh-
ters began TO gather early, and by high noon the
woods were full of them.h The basket brigade
were drawn up in line and ordered into camp.
while the heroes of Bull Run and Gettysburg pre-
pared for a determined assault on the commissary
department 1t was bloodess conflict, but the
enemy suffered. An excellent program had been
prepared consisting of music and addresses. The
choir consisted of Miss Myrtle winder crganist;
the Misses Marsh, Hotchkiss St. Clair, and Messre
st. Clair, winder. Hotchkiss and Norris. The
selections were good and well rendered. The
woods fairly rang with Rally Round the Flag,
Boys" and We are Marching Through Georgia"
The speaker of the day was Father Lndesmith, OF
Dungannon. who delivered an instructive and
patriotic address.
Drummond Post DOB, ST. Clairsville-Com, Jas.
r. Charlesworti,; S. V. c., john K. Stewart; J. v.
C., Robert NJ. Dent; Chap james A. Stewart;
Surg. William Estep; q. NJ. BENZ Rug johnson;
o. d., John J. Michner: o. G., VIM II. Riscoe;
Adjt. Matthew Davis; S. NJ. John Christy; @ NJ.
g.. George Schick; Color Bearer, Charles Schaix.
PENNSYLVANIA
AT a regular meeting Of Post p. DanvilIe. 1t was
resolved that si members who desired TO attend the
National Encampment should meet In q body on
Monday evening Sept. ls, and march to Riverside
where two coaches would be ia readiness to con-
yey them over the Pennsylvania Railroad 20 WASH
ington II is now understood that about IS or 40
comrades OF Goodrich Post and IS veterans of
Hoagland Post OF Caiawissa, will soiourn together
thus combining two of the most socisbie and jolly
Pests in the Department Of Pennsylvania
RHODE ISLAND
The Journal OF the 18th Annual Encampment of
The Department is now ready for distribution in
handsome pamphlet form. 1t may be had ut
Headquarters in Providence.
VIRGINIA.
Phil Kearny Post, 10. Richmond, has passed
citing resolutions upon the death of Mark r
Lloyd. The Post resolves that In his career as q
soldier, an earnest loyal, pubic-spiried citizen,
siancb snd eieadfast friend, a comrade OF the
CAB. always promptly responding to the call of
DUTY. whose hand WIS always open TO relieve the
needy conrade, we recognize an example worthy
Albert Z Shales Roanoke: had the pleasure
Of mastering Roanoke Post. 4s, few weeks since
and am aiding the new Post ia its endeavor to
show up 81 Washington 40 strong.