The National tribune., 1892-05-05

and owe orr cxistance rs an Order to THE Ma
TIOSAI. TRIBUNE.
. We must have mn official organ and where IA
| find n periodical devoted to Progress atd
Patriotism that will give ~ much space at so
| little expense does TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE?
3. We would be compelled 10 change cur name,
in fact. il the entire name; give up All notices,
badges, etc. for they would be OF no value to us
under
g. Did you ever stop to think of the time and
capita. required 10 equip and publish paper be 1t
smnlle The reading that we get nj present
| in The c. c. Department exclusively would make
nice little sheet, but who could furnish II to US at
a fraction less than two cents per week! Not
one; and therefore say that we can only better
condition by staying with THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE, being more loyal. more patriotic, better
citizens and make our columns more interesting
by better contributions. Let those al us VINO can
produce their paper, for they will have readers. L
would not discourage them in the least, but we
must he distinctive TRIBUNE Gnards for the good OF
the Order Loyalty yours-Jotn Ii. fieFce t'irh-
mond, Ind.
POINT DECIDED.
Owing TO many letters asking Information on
the following point, have concluded to make an
explanation in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, not cnl
n reply to questouers, but to serve as n guide
for othe: Divisions:
Massachusetts, Division was organized Nov. 3,
1920, with 81 charter members. The charter mem
hers included all members enrolled upon the AnJu-
tant- General books up to and including that date
They had paid their enrolment fee sol 10 cents,
which, according to our Rules and Regulations,
entitled them to membership in the Order, anu 10
bc maintained on the Adjutant's Roll-book. With
ont payment OF a10N1ohal TAX, Enlfi jury Il o'''
On Nov. 8 1890, however. Massachusetts Division
WAS chartered, before stated, with Waiter w.
Smith "a Provisional Commander From that Tune
the affairs of Massachusetts were transferred rom
the jurisdiction of the National officers TO the Dl-
vision officers. Tie Sc members were entitled to
enrolment on the AdjutRnts books, each having
paid enrolment fee and no more The COMMANDER
fixed certain sum annual dues. 1t was then
the duty of the Quariermasier to charge inns
amount against each of the 81 members, whose
duty 1t then to pay the same as early as posi-
BILE In case of non payment, the Qna-terinasteT
should have notified deinquents. At the cnd oil
the year for which these SO members were enrolled,
the Division was notified that the annual Tux on
these members was due for another year, ana thht,
If these members were TO be retained, per capita
tax should be paid. If nil any part OF them
were be dropped the Adjutant should have 40
reported. and tax woad have been assessed only
on the remaining members.
A number of Massachusetts officers and members
claim that four OF these members were never en-
rolled on the Massachusetts Division books. ns
they had not paid the Division dues; aud they
could not how National Headquarters could
hold the Division for tax. or how they couid DE
dropped, when they were never enrolled.
The fact Is, they were entitled TO be- ana shonlu
have been, enrolled before cent OF dues was
assessed, since they had paid their annual fec OF 10
cents and were on an equal footing with the re-
manning IS members at that time. As these Tour
did not pay dues however and az at the end of n
year the Division was called on by the National
for tax them if they were to be retained, the
Massachusetts Division had two courses ut the
option of the COMMANDMENTS report them dropped
and pay tax, to pay tax and retain them.
Pro Patria-Amos J.. Seaman, Adjutant-Generai.
MASSACHUSETTS REUNION.
The second annual business meeting and cleo
tion of officers of Massachusetts Division OF the
Guards took place in Friendship Hall, kneeand
street, Boston, Fast Day, April ]. The early part
of the day spent in conversation, exchanging
cards and photographs and in becoming acquainted
with members. The meeting was called to
order AT IL o'clock, Commander Williams in the
chair. The singing OF " Pro Patria." Brother
Bowers presiding Mt the piano. followed by devo-
tionai exercises conducted by Carrie Mansfield,
Acting Chaplain. Reports of Adjutant, Quarter
master and Committees were read and approved,
and requests read from absent Guards.
Officers elected follows: Com. Mary
L. Best Slonebam; s. V. c.. Jos. Holmes, Newton;
]. V. c., William G. Hall, Saugus; Chap, Carrie
Briggs. Canton Junction; c. G., Lille Chandler,
MeIruSe; Council, Chairman Simeon Williams,
Saugus; Yizbeth Turner Boston; Nina Balou,
Newtonvilie; Clarence w. Bowers. Boston; Annie
l.. Williams, Saueus; Investigating Committee,
Iucie l. Best Stonssiam Benefit Committee,
Chairman, Fannie Smith, Mattapnn; George w.
BaIiou, Stella Stanley. both OF Newtonvllle; HIS
torical Committee, Chairman, Annie l.. Williams,
Saugus. when the new Commander assumed the
chair he officially appointed Clarence W. bowers,
Boston, Adjutaui, aud Carrie l.. Mansfield,
Saugus. as Quartern1aSter, and announced The ioi-
lowed Committees Good OF the Order-Chair-
man. Carrie l.. BIansfeld Sau2us; C. Maud Smith,
Matiapau; Nina BalIou. Newtonyle; Lille Chand-
ler Melrose Lucie /. Best, Stoueham- Memorial {:
Chairman, Annie J.. Williams, Ssugus; Lfzheth
Turner Boston. Committee Division and By
Laws: Brothers Homes and Bowers, and Sisters
Williams Balou and Best.
The entertainment program was good. including
the reading of Our Banner" Fify-seyen Guards
were in Attendance. The distribution of photo
graphs taken by Annie l.. Williams of the Massa-
chusetts Guards Banner, WINS n pleasant incident,
giving each a valued souvenir. Send five cents
and a two cent Stang and secure one. Massachu-
sets Guards will please send their addresses i'll
fall Division AGjutant. No ii Upton street. BOB
;on-ABsis,ant Adjutant Massachusetts Guards