The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-12
TBE GRANDi ARMY,
What is Being Done by the Veterans
for the Good of the Order.
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Given an Ovation by Post e, of Phila-
deIphia, Last Week.

| ueiphia, Last Week.
Commander-in-Ch Chief John G. B. Adams, Of
the Grand Army of the Republic, and other
distinguished comrades from Massachusetts,
received an ovation from their comrades oi
Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania in the
Hall of Post .. Philadelphia, Oct. A. The front
of the hall was lighted with electricity for
the first time and clusters of flags and ban
ner decorated the entrance. Representatives
| from so Posts were present.
Commander Joseph R. Craig of Post 2, re-
ceived the visitors after they had been ushered
into the hall, the orchestra playing Hail to
the Chief" He delivered short speech OF
welcome. After the routine business had been
transacted the Post closed and opened in a
| Campfire, with Past Commander ]. Louis K.
Fortescue in the chair.
Gen. Adams delivered an eloquent address,
in which he spoke of his earlier recollections of
Philadelphia, when, on his way to the seat of
war in 1861. and on returning from the war In
1865. he had been so kindly received and fur
nished with food at the Cooper-shop Refresh
ment Saloon. Adjt-Gen. James +. Mech,
Chief of the National Staff; Col. William NJ.
Olin. Past Commsnder-in-C Chief; Gen. George
Louis Wagner and others delivered addresses.
Commander Adams left the city for Chicago
with his staff the next day.
IOWA.
In recent orders the Department Commander,
Phil Schaller desires to extend his coDgratu-
lstons to the comrades of Iowa for the most
excellent showing at the late Encampment.
Notwithstanding the hard times and the fail
ure to secure the usual rates Iowa had the
honor Of having the most complete band in the
line and the largest delegation in the parade of
any Department west of the Mississippi; and
the fine appearance of the Iowa column was
such as to elicit high official commentator. as
well as the enthusiastic applause of the COM
rades and citizens generally. Iowa was also
honored by tho office OF Chaplain-in-C Chief,
Comrade A. b. Hendrick, Commander of Post
255. West Liberty, being elected to that
position.
1t appears By the report of Department
Chaplain Cole at Keokuk (2l6 Posts reporting)
I" that 1,l76 brave comrades slumber in un-
marked graves, while AL are buried in the
pottersield."
The Commander would most earnestly recon-
mend that each Post in the Department take
immediate steps to have the remains OF de-
ceased soldiers now buried in the pottersfeld
removed without delay and suitable headstones
erected over the graves of every Union soldier.
ample provision for the proper burial of indi-
gent soldiers sailors and marines of the late
war, and for the suitable, marking of their final
resting place. Post Commanders should see TO
it that these laws are given full effect in their
respective localities.
The Department Commander desires to call
the attention of the comrades of Iowa, in the
most emphatic manner possible, to the great
Importance of at once reducing the suspended
list, and of instituting vigorous campaign Of
recruiting all along the line.
The june term reports show 1,6l7 comrades
on the suspended list in this Department,
which if brought into good standing would
place the present mem bership over 10000.
Commanderin-C Chief Weissert in his address
at Keokuk, stated that there are over 10000
veterans in the State eligible to membership in
the Grand Army. If this estimate is correct,
and the comrades and officers of Posts in all
parts of the State would manifest the interest
and enthusiasm already shown in some sections,
the membership could be brought up to %, 900
before Dec. 81, 1888
MASSACHUSETTS.-
George f. Butterfeld, of Stoneham, recently
gave great Campfire and corn-roast at Hotel
LangwOod, Middlesex Falls. to Stoneham Post,
", and Somerville Post. For the past six years
Comrade ButterfeId has given a corn-roast and
Campfire every Fall. The last event was also
enjoyed by StOneham Light Infantry, Highland
Council o. U. A. NJ, and the Stoneham Fire
Department. The Juniata Band of Stoneham,
and Wakefield Band furnished music for the
occasion. A salute OF fireworks was given the
guests of the hotel as the $50 visitors passed up
the hill TO grove where the good things were
in preparation. Heaps of firewood were blaz.
ing, typical campfire of the rebellion. Ears
OF corn were spitted OIL long poles and roasted
to a turn. Coffee, sandwiches and other FRA
tions" were served. Among those present
were Hon. w. e. Barrett, Melrose; Senator Z.
L. Shaw, NewburypOrt; Represen tative VIM.
Ii. Sprague, and other distinguished guests.
NEW YORK.
In recent orders the Department Commander,
Joseph T. Cleary, calls attention of Post Com
manders to the enormously large number of
members on the suspended list. At the present
time the Department has On the roll 2903 sus-
pended comrades. 1t should be the ambition of
every Post Commander to increase the men,
bership Of his Post. No doubt some of these
comrades are not able to pay their dues; in that
case the beautiful motto of Fraternity and
Charity should be extended to these comrades
their dues should be RENTED, and they should
be made to feel that they were our comrades in
all that the word implies There are no delin-
quent Posts, therefore there can be no gain
from that source, and il there is not gain of
at least half of the whole number suspended
e. 90Sj this Department will lose one delegate
in the next National Encampment.
A concert given under the auspices of
Dahlgren Post, g Troy, fine sword was pre-
scented to Commander Henry S. Treadwell in
appreciation for his Jealous work for the Post.
The presentation was made by F. p DUNLOP
Commander Treadwell was completely taken
by surprise, but managed to thank Associate
Dunlop for his gift and for his assistance to
him and to the Post during the year. The
comrades and all present showed their approval
Of the whole proceeding in a most enthusiastic
manner.
At a recent meeting of Willard Post, Troy,
VIM. H. Mum, one of the members and Ma
tional delegate, gave the comrades an interest
ing account of the proceedings of the National
Encampment at indianapolis. His report was
exceedingly interesting, and was greatly en-
joyed.
Griswold Post, Troy, recently held an elabo-
rate and well-attended Campfire. 1t was the
Inauguration of the Fall and Winter social
meetings that the Post intends to give, and was
one of the most pleasing events that can DO
imagined. Commander Mum presided. After
the literary and musical part of the program
had been disposed of the visitors sat down to
repast with the veterans and after an hours
enjoyment the entire party Joined in singing
Columbia, Gem of the Ocean," and the de-
lightful entertainment was at an end.
PENNSYLVANIA
w. L. Curry Post, 10, and CORTLAND Saunders
Camp, 81, of Philadelphia, recently held a
Campfire. A fine collation. vas served and adj