The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-05-11

1t has been our custom while visiting some one
OF these cemeteries IN "A body OH Memorial Day aud
taking with all those of families and friends
mat could possibly go, TO see To it that ali the
other cemeteries properly attended TO- and
that Hays aud flowers are provided for the purpose
The SupeTlntendents cheerfuily cooperate with
us. rs they have gradually grown to look upon our
systematic and active Intervention something of
practical consequences. Details are sent generally
the day previous. with the necessary supplies, and
to aid in the preliminary work of decoration. We
hope IL viii be our pleasure, as ii 10 expecta-
lion, TO be able TO report that every grave these
eight cemeteries has been marked by flag and u
flower this Memorial Day, 1893.
CITY Point Cemetery was visited by us last year
where the Memorial services were deliberately
performed. Every grave marked by "a flag
aud besrewn with flowers. Poplar Grove Gene
terry will hereafter receive attention from a new
but small yet loyal and jealous Post, George H.
Thomas, No. As, AT Petersburg, Va. This year IL is
our intention to visit Fredericksburg Cemetery for
tile second time In its turn We hope to make the
occasion memorable There is scarcely q section
In all this glorious land which our starry flag
now floats In peaceful supremacy, but what has its
representative sacrificed hero dead in that GENE.
terry, and this faithful band of 60 men of Phil
kearny Post, GAR, will endeavor 10 take the
place OF the friends and relatives OF the 10 $50 there
entombed, in paying their memory this annual
Moral tribute If our comrades will help to the
means.
Communications may be addressed TO d. r.,
WILSON, Com mauder, Treasurer of the committee,
Lock Box y0i. Prompt acknowledgement of ali
communications will be made and ia due time
report OF all proceedings will be forwarded to you
Commander d. X. Wilson Acting Chairman and
Treasurer; Past Commander II. keenan,, Secre-
tary; Past Department Commander and Past
Commander n. j. Smith Past Department Com
mander and Past Com mander b. G. Cook: Past
Commander g. w Burr Past Commander Peter
A Mortoni Past Commander j. B. Newell.
earnestly commend the work of Phil Kearny
Post, No 10, of Richmond. Va and vouch for the
statements contained in the above circular
EDGAR ALLAN, Department Commander.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Colorado has 80 Corps men,
bership 100 scattered wide extent of terri
tory. Department officers are more than busy
Keeping the work in hand. and are now closing up
reports for Department Convention at Pueblo Nav
16 IL and Is.
Colorado has working Corps and believe am
not wrong ia asserting that the amount of Relief
work done in this Depart Is greater in propor-
ton to its membership than that done in any other
Department.
Since the establishment of the State Soldiers and
Sailors Home at Monte Vista Colo, the Corps
throughout the Department have contributed
sloOO In money towards it's furnishing aud as ia UGH
more In supplies of all kinds.
Nathaniel Lyon Corps. n. Boulder. recently gave
hne entertainment which netted 500 for its Re.
lief fund. Fora Horlocker, one of the finest con-
trhlto singers of Denver, and the orphan daughter
OF an old soldier was the leading attraction. Songs
Rotations. and HoweIs farce, The Sleeping.
car. made as up the program This Corps always
receive the hearty support of the public
Veteran Corps. 4, Denver. gave elaborate Red
White and Blue social which much enjoyed
U. S. Grant Corps Is. Greeley. gave a grand ball
to!replenish funds,-D., Boulder. Colo.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS,
DEAR TRIBUNE: Minnie Z. Vincent, President
Corps I34. Cottage City, has sent to the Depart
arranged on cards, etc. They were gathered by
her son. student in Yale College.
Corps 3, East Boston, recently held an Experience
Meeting. which was amusing and profitable.