The National tribune., 1893-04-20
FROM THE BAY STATE.
Doings of Interest to Veterans and Their
Friends.

DOings OF Interest to veterans and Their
Friends.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: One year ago last
February the Order of Daughters of Veterans ask ed
the Department Encampment Of the Grand Army
for recognition. The committee TO whom the APP
peal referred reported adversely, and after dis
cussion the matter sent to The next Conucil of
Administration. That body gave The petitioners
hearing II is only fair to say that their advocate
created unfav orable impression by her manner
of handling the case. The Council decided against
the petitioners, and the Encampment Of last Feb
ruary sustained the action of the Council
] know not what arguments were adduccd to
justify such action. but am willing to go rec
ord as believing that the Grand Army has done an
unjust act. Recognition has been extended the
Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons OF Veterans.
why not the Daughters? Somebody has shouldeTed
them aside with the remark that they can join the
Relief Corps but it seems to me greatly to their
credit that pride in their birhright leads them to
prefer separate organization, and who. II not the
Grand Army, should appreciate and encourage this
ambitious pride? Judging from observation the
Daughters likely TO reflect greater credit upon
the veterans than the Sons, aud, by reason of the
broader membership of the Relief Corps to stand
more intimately related to the Grand Army than
even this efficient body of workers. Give the girls
the Endorsement they seek!
The memb ers of the old " Boston Light Artillery"
Association will celebrate the 32l anniversary of
the departure of the battery for the seat of war by
"A Reunion, Friday evening. April II, at 1oung's
Hotel, Boston business meeting Mt 100 supper
Immediately after. George H. Brown President
Nathaniel Trumbul Secretary, "A West street,
Boston.
The Department of Massachusetts, Daughters of
Veterans. has entered upon year of what promises
to be exceptional prosperity. The recently elected
President, Miss Addie A. Yorke, now hns her
working force we'll in hand and great results are
looked for. Application has been received at
Headquarters for new charter recently, and two
more new Tents arc in contemplation. 1t is evil
dent that this organization has come to stay in
Massachusetts,, where there Is a large field of in
dustry for all who are willing to work for the well
fare of the nesdy veteran aud his dependent ones
The second anniversary of Mrs. Geo. o. Brastow
Tent. r. Daughters of Veterans, of SomerviIle,
which o0curfed an Tuesday evening ADril
made tho occasion of a reception TO the Depart
ment President Miss Addie A. Yorke, that lady
having been the first President of Tent II. The
guests wero received by The Tent President, Miss
Lillian III. Written, who presented them to Miss
Yorke, four young ladies OF tho Tent officiating
as ushers. Among the guests were many prom
inent members of the W.R.C. GAR. ID. of ", and
s. of V. Following the reception an excellent pro-
gram was rendered. interspersed with numerous
congratnatory addresses. and the exercises of the
evening were terminated by the service of dainty
collation. and an hour Of general sociahility.
The Executive Committee on Entertainment of
the Army OF the Potomac held q meeting the 18th,
at the American House. Boston, and arranged the
following program Tuesday, June a, o a M. re-
ception of the Society at FaDeu Hall; 10 a. M,
meeting of the various corps ii H., meeting and
election OF officers OF the society p. M, harbcr
excursion; p. M, Grafton and poem.
Wednesday, Sightseeing In a. m In the after
noon the Society will be taken in carriages and
driven through the suburbs. bringing up finally at
Marine Park, South Boston, TO participate in the
dedication OF the Farragat Statue Wednesday
evening the usual banquet will DO held.
Post lOZ oil Milton, celebrated It's anniversary the
18th, with Campfire. Delegations OF veterans
were present from Dorchester, Hyde Park, and
Quincy. Commander Hobbs presided and intro
duoed the speakers. Headquarters was represented
by Senior Vice Commander Wethorbee, and VIM.
r. Warner, of the Council of Administration.
note that Phil Kearny Post, OF Richmond, has
sent out circular asking for contributions to assist
them la decorating. why do they not appeal to
National Headquarters the comrades are asking
here " which 10 soliciting funds for this very OBJ
jecl?" Some Posts in this Department. have al
ready sent donation to the Quartermaster-Gon-
oral, and every one ought to. We are expecting
impossbilities of our comrades In the South. Help
them.
The history Of the 18th Mass, which Is being
compiled by COmrade Chas. E. Davis, will be issued
during the current year.
Junior Woe Department Commander Tbayer has
rAturned to duty after severe iliness.-B, Boston.