The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-07
WHAT GUARDS ARE DOING.
Progress and Patriotism and True Frater-
nifty in Many Divisions.

Progress and Patriotism and True Frater-
nifty in Many Divisions.
n. T. c. c. Memorial Day was beautifully OBJ
served in Massachusetts, At Mattapan the grave
of Walter Smith, beloved in memory, was deco
rated with sweetest flowers. His mother, Mrs. G.
w. Smith, and sister, c. Maude Smith, join in
grateful thanks to the Memorial Committee for the
remembrance. also to friends in Newton for floral
remembrances At Uxbridge, Memorial Sunday,
Mary i. Best. OF Stoneham, accompanied by Misses
Florence and Isabel Crossman, of the Rhode Island
Division. decorated the grave of Ezra j. Hill, jr,
who at The time of his death was active MEM
Der of the Guards. The Uxbridge Compendium
says:
Prominent members of the Club had con-
tributed 81 large number of flowers and these to-
gether with beautiful assortment from relatives,
placed on Brother HIS grave in Pine Grove
Cemetery. Whtinsville. This custom OF the Club
Is one which commends itself to all, as It keeps
alive the memory of those who have been noble
workers for the cause of Progress and Patriotism
and who have passed on to their reward"
very pretty C. c. wedding was that of Anna
Grosvenor of Mt. Clemens, Mc!., member of the
W.R.C. and g. l.. Bowdish, of Stock bridge, OF the
n. t. c. C. Guards. All the appointments were
beautiful Little flower girls scattered roses at the
brides feet Rev. John Sweet, OF the NJ f. Church,
blessed the bans. The happy pair are home 10
all &. c. friends at Stockbridge.
Adj't Margaret McClelland, Of the Pennsylvania
Division. spent a memorable week with j. May
Huff, of Jersey City. She shown the sights
and Of New York City and surroundings,
including The Brooklyn Bridge and Liberty En-
tightening the World" One day while strolling
through Central Park one of tho girls n G. G.
badge, and they were not long in making the ac-
qusiniauce of Helen NJ. Nash, another of the Penn
syivanis Guards, accompanied by her mother who
were also spending short season in New YORK
and vicinity. They spent hour together as
nnl " Dir lxnpyy hny to In, SrNr n
all continually talking at one time.
J. Ross Brown, Melvine, Tenn, writes of the
death Aug. of Brother Israel Lee, aged 20, of the
Tennessee n. T. c. c. Guards. His death resulted
from hemorrhages of the lungs, followed by a year
of steady decline. He a bright young man
and sincere Christian. dying in the full triumph
of faith. Brother Brown says: 1t is hard 10 give
him up. but we bow in humble submission to the
will of Him who doeth sll things well. There
will be glad Reunion in that city over there by
and-by. Let us all meet him there"
May NJ Culver. Forestvle, Conn, hopes every
Loyal HomeworlSer will join the glorious army of
the Guards. VIII Connecticut c. C.'s please note
that she is Chairman of The Connecticut Investi-
eating Committee and send their applications
for membership at once.
c. c. members, especially those who are Dlem-
bers of the Sons of Veterans will find pleasant
rooms and a warm welcome, at reasonable terms,
a Chicago suburb Brother Derr is a member Of
Gen. Abbott Camp. g. Division of Illinois, and OF
the Englewood III. e. church.
NORTH STAR GUARDS, ATTENTION!
We must have a flag next Reunion day II posi-
bic. Nothing awakcns the patriotic feeling like
the futiering folds of our starry emblem of peace.
Progress Is one of our objects; let us make some
progress toward our flag.
have filled an ordinary small round spice box
with Oshkosh Star matches and to the one guessing
nearest TO the number of matches / will send a
photograph frame: space for two cabinet photo
graphs. Five cents a guess.
To each contributor | will send autograph
with pen-drawing which think all will appreciate.
Contest closes 20 days from the date of THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE in which this appears c. C. and
Guards, send on your guesses Loyalty
Lizzie f. Gates, G. g., Princeton, Mimi.