The National tribune., 1893-12-07

william II. Mitchell POST, boy, at their IaSU
meeting presented Grand Marshal Barry with
a handsome set of engrossed resolutions, framed
handsomely, as a token of their appreciation.
The presentation speech was made by Past
Commander William Atkinson. to which the
Marshal responded appropriately. Col. David
S. Brown, Chairman of the Memorial Commit
| tee. presented the committee "A beautiful blue
silk Headquarters flag, to he used in tho future
parades of the Grand Army of the Republic.
The flag was officially received by Grand
Marshal Barry oh behalf of the comrades.
Phil kcarny Post, 8, is not only the oldest
Post in the Department, hut is one of the most
active and energetic. The members arc now
engaged in replcnishing its relief fund for des-
ttute comrades, and they propose giving a
vocal and instrumental entertainment at their
Headquarters, III West Twenty-third street,
on Jan. IL, 1894. which should be success
financially, as the comrades are taking hold of
the matter in earnest.
swndler is going about this Department
victimziug people. and il will be well to keep
an eye out for him. He is said to he about GO
years cid and wears Grand A rmy uniform. Il
is said he represents himself authorized to
furnish widows aud wives of INDECENT soldiers
with work in manu- featuring soldiers uniforms
for the State militia. He states that this work
has been secured by the Grand Army to give
out 10 the needy widows wives Of soldiers,
instead of having the work done by contractors.
His pidH IL 10 Salu, Is 10 HANS All eAdmIHdlIOu
OF the sewing machines in the homes of the
persons whom he Selects charging sum
varying from so cents TO any amount that
he may think he can collect or to sell n
secondhand machine. which he says he will
send from Albany with the material from
which the uniforms to be made, but the
machine or the work never come
Joseph 2. Cleary, the Department Com
mander, in recent orders says the following
new Posts have been mustered: Post 29l,
Andrew Buehrer Commander, New York City
Post 337, DE Forrest Whiting Commander,
New Hope n. Y; Post 420, VIM. L. Dean,
Commander. Highland, N. Y.
William b. Lawrence Post 301, located at
Gainesville Wyoming County, n. Y, has sur
rendered its charter.
The Department Commander again calls the
attention of Post Com mauderS to the suspended
list He earnestly hopes that every effort will
be made TO restore these comrades to full MEM
hership before the next term reports arc made.
Our representation in the next National En-
campmcnt depends on the good work that you
perform between now and the last meeting of
your several Posts in December. He conf
IDENTIFY believes that the 660-odd Commanders
will see that this Department does not lose
delegate 10 the National Encampment by
reason of any lack of interest OH their part in
getting these suspended comrades back in our
ranks before December 81, 1893.
A grand musical and literary entertainment
was recently given under the auspices of
Henry Miller Post. %, Brooklyn, held at Union
Assembly Rooms. Bedford avenue and South
Third street The entertainment opened at
o'clock, with Commander H. q. Temaselli, who
introduced the Chairman, Samuel Z. Burr, of
the Entertainment Committee, who delivered
an address and announced the excellent pro-
gram. During the entertainment the band
played many patriotic and war songs The
Hall baantifuliv dacorat tod uitI, nd
bunting and was crowded to the door. The
people went home very much pleased with the
willard Post. Troy, has done what prob
ably no other Post in the country has done,
and that is the reduction of the annual dues.
There is good surplus in the treasury, and
at the last meeting the dues were brought
down from 81 a year TO So. or % cents month.
At the same meeting Comrade Maxon, Judge
Acknowledgement of the Department Of North
Carolina and Virginia, was present. He made
an excellent address and was highly pleased
with the manner in which the Post transacted
business.
w. W. Stephenson Post. 669 Brooklyn, will
be presented with a stand OF coiOrs by the
family Of the man after whom tho Post is
named. Col. VIM. L. Sim, proprietor of the
Park Theater, not only offered the tree use of
the Park Theater for the ceremonies, but sug-
gested that the occasion would be an excellent
one for a benefit. The evening of Dec. % was
decided on, and the play to be presented will
be The New South" The ceremony of the
presentation of the colors will take place on
the stage after the performance. and Gen. Ho-
ratio Z. King will preside, while Commander
A. q. Mills, of Lafayette Post, New York, will
make the presentation address on behalf of the
family Addresses will also be made by Com
mander Hull Grant Gen. Felix Agnus, Col.
Louis L. Stegman, and others.
Gilbert Post Green Island, held a very en-
jOyable Campfire recently. The Post had as
guests members from Jones Post, West Troy,
and others. The evening was spent in de-
cldedly pleasant manner After the business
had been disposed of aud the pipes lighted
speeches were made by Commander Cary of
Jones Post. and Comrades Van Leuven. Nc
Gowen. Teso, Wendell, Hike. Jock, Hoffman,
Ro:endale, Miller, Glenn, Blackburn, Barrett,
and Leon, of Kane Post.
PENNSYLVANIA
Grand Army matters are livening up in
Lebanon County, ii VIC NAV judge from appear
ances Several weeks ago Post a.. of Lebanon
paid fraternal visit to Myerstown Post, where
a happy evening was spent in greetings remi-
nisrences. and SO on. Then the w re had the
sounded, and the inner man was
RECALLED with bean soup. accompanied by aux
ilIarIes not down in the Army Regulations
Following this came a Campfire and bear-soup
lunch by Post 49I. Of Lebanon. at which there
was large attendance. return visit by the
Myerstown comrades TO Post AZ was next in
order, and was asuccess in social and historical
addresses. The W.R.C. auxiliary 10 Post az
were on hand at the proper time with coffee
sand witches and other refreshments to which |
ample justice was done. Next in order came
fratcrnal visit to Coleman Post, at Annville
by number of comrades from Posts AZ and
aga, OF Lebanon, accompanied by quite - num-
Der OF the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of
Veterans. Addresses were made by Com.
mander f. N. Woomcr. N. e. for this District,
AdJ't Gherst, Of Post ~: Comrade Oliver, of
Post 494, and quite a number of others Reci-
tations were also given by young lady and
little tot OF five in highly creditable manner
Prather Post, Miesburg, claims TO be the
largest in Center County. 1t numbers 81 MEM
ber5 Since Nov. q. 1892, a sad fatality has
attended its members, 10 Of the number having
passed away. AT its last regular meeting these
sad events were talked over.
There have been few events in the history of
George U. Morris Post, 49, of more moment or |
more interest than that which occurred re- !
Gently, the occasion being the annual inspec.
tion and visitation by Department Commander
Faunce aud his staff Post Commander +. T.
Janney, in a brief speech formally called at |
tention to the gift OF a stand of National and
Post colprs presented TO the Post by Mrs. Nor. |
ris, widow OF Commodore Morris, for whom the |
Post is named. The colors were accepted, and
a vote OF thanks directed to be made 10 Mrs |
Morris. Speeches were made by Department.
Commander Faunce. Senior Yice-C Commander |
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