The National tribune., 1893-05-04

lutions disappearing OF the hauling down Of the
American flag in the Hawaiian Islands.
IOWA.
Frank NJ Thomas Post o. Marsha,own-Corn.,
A. 81. Clark 5. V. C.. w. H. Beasey; J. v C., S.
Tobey; @. NJ, W. A Smith: Chap, o. Long; o.
D.. c. ~ Norton; o. G., II. A. Morgan.
LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI
The following appointments on the Department
staff hereby announced: ASH Adj Gen,
Charles w. Kecting; Asst ON Gen, E. T. Clip
son Dept ms. J.. II. Wheeler; Judge-Advooate.
James Lewis Chief NJ o., Oscar Pilman, ali Of
New OrieAns
MISSOURI
Samuel Kelso s. V. C.. john Psdgett; J. " C.,
J. W. Davis; q. NJ, John Palmer; o. d., Glenn
Lee; Adj't. john w. wilkerson.
NEW YORK.
At the Headquarters Of Lafayette Post 40 Ne.
York, regular meeting was held April 81. After
the formal opening OF the Post and the admission
Of the distinguished guests, the entire evening
devoted TO ;he reception aud entertainment Of De-
partment Commander Joseph J.. Cleary aud The
other officers Of the Department, including the
official Department STAFF. Commander 4. q. Mills
In very felicitOus words. introduced the various
speakers, maintaining his reputation Il star
JOasiTn aster. Those who spoke were Comrades
Cleary. Oakley, King, Atkinson. Holmes q Conner
Stowiiz. CiaTkson. After the speaking ee
CANT collation. served under the direction
OF Commissary William Banta, jr. The commit
tee ia charge Of ilIe reception WAS Past Depart
nent Commander Floyd Ciagkson, Chairman, aud
Comrades James 4. blanchard VIM. :. Cugbygell
q. II. T. Coils. VIM A. Copp. A. NJ. Cudver. wm
A Darling. George i. r. igar. T. w. Greig, John
Hamilton, Lucius Hart Edmund Hendricks Chas
=. Homer. +. il. johnson. Meredith l.. Jones. J. j.
Little, A. :. Marvin, Alex Meakn. r. H. Murphy,
J. Fred PierzOH, Il. J.. Salisbury, Richard f. Ware
i. II. Wilcox, and John u. Woods and wRs aided
by every member Of the Post in entertaining the
guests. maintaining the high reputation Of the Post
for hospitality and courtesy tc visitors
OREGON
Col. Jewell Post So Elliott has resolved for the
obvious reasons which have been diiated upon
time and again in these columns and elsewhere
that the Of all old soldiers who fought against
the enemies Of our country during the rebellion be
made eligible TO membership 10 the Grand Army
ofthe isepabic provided however, il be left the
discretion Of each Post TO adopt this measure IL
81 wish: il will be seen that his will not con-
fict with the Sons Of Veterans Camps already organ
lied, or that may be la the future. and the de-
Iaritneut EHcampneEt OF Oregon, at its next
session, Will be requested 10 discuss the fore
going proposition, aud refer this important cues
lion 10 the National EBc.,mpmeni, asking that
honorable body TO amend the constitution so that
all honorable Of soldiers who desire. may be-
come members Of GAR Posts, especially where
There IS no organization Of Sons Of Veterans.
TENNESSEE
Department Commander Frank Seaman issues a
circular. Ia which lac sage: The membership of a
number Of the Posts ia the mountain Counties oi
this Department is widely scattered; some live a.
far as 10 and IS miles from the meeting place As
consequence many, especially those Of advanced
age, are unable 10 attend meetings, and thereby
deprived Of association with comrades aud know
but Iile concerning Grand Army matters. Not
only Is ihis the case, but such state OF affairs has
materially weakened what were good. strong local
POSTS, 10 the detTmeut OF our Department orgauiza
ton.
The Commander thinks he has found solution
OF this question, and he urges its adoption by Post,
wherever practicable. la recent conversation
with the COmmaDder-in-Chief,C omrade Weisseri
warmly approved IT. aud thought il would accom-
plis much good. The plan is to establish Picket.
at one OF more convenient places-the homes o.
comrades; the Picket 10 consist of members IN
good standing who live within "a radius Of say
three or four miles. Select some active comrade "A.
Sergeant Of the Picket; 10 have general charge
preside al meetings etc. Make il lis most in port
ant duty 10 collect from members the Post due.
and see that ihey get into the hands of the Quar-
termaster. la many cases the Senior JUnio
Vice Commander. other officer OF the Post. caI
I'll this position.
Now. suppose that the first Saturday OF tht
month IS Post meeting day. The members o
Picket No. J. Of Post No -, cannot all attend Tia,
Post meeting, but they can send the Sergeant o.
some other eomrade. who will attend, bring baeI
a report of what transpred. and at a meeting to b
held some subsequent time at Conrade Smith
or Comrade Joness house, make his report TO tin