The National tribune., 1893-05-18
n. T. C. c. GUARDS.
Something of What Our Busy Ones are
Doing and Saving.

Doing and Saying.
Minnesota and Dakota Guards are asked to re-
men, Der the Reunion at Owatonna, Mimi, May 90
Ella L. Foster, Quarterm.ster. in charge of
engagements. wants everyone expecting to attend
TO write her, she is making preparation for the
entertainment of all. She urges all i'll
send dues. Address above.
Adj't K. f. Emerson reports most enthusiastic
and enjoyable Reunion of the massachusetts
Guards ON Fast Day. Commander Mamie L. Best
presided "a; The business meeting. The first session
passed off smoothly. followed by n Guard Lunch
embracing everything that WAS sweet aud savory.
This followed by the election of an efficient
corps OF officers Fred p Collins Commander. The
new administration mean business Circles
be formed, meetings held oftencr. n flag is be
purchased and vigorous recruiting instituted. The
Reunion concluded wiia fine musical and liter
airy entertainment, when all broke ranks for a
hearty handshake and good by. Brother Emer-
son reports that for charity Massachusetts Is
exceiled, and well says that some of the best
Guards IN the ranks are enrolled In the old
Common wealth"
Friends. the big premium lists are crowdng US
hard See TO it that you all get some OF the pre-
miunIs.
The next regular meeting of the keystone Circle,
No. ], Pennsylvania Division n. L. c. @. c. will
he held Mt the home of President o. Bell Hays
Holman. l33 Pearl St. Piitsburg, May "a John VI.
Anderson Secretary, urges the C. G. and Guards
of western Pennsy ivania to turn out and
take step forward in Progress aud Patriotism.
Matte Il. Elliott. Greensburg. Ind. writes that
the doors of her friend Mrs. Baker are still open
to the &. G. and Guards WHO expect To attend the
Worlds Fair. at reasonable rates at 3il3 Vernon
avenue, Chicago. Take the Cottage Grove aveuue
be secured at two places within the same block
aud mt n cafe three blocks away. Brother Hartley
IL. Gates has engaged quarters with Mrs. Baker.
aud Brother Randall, now III Chicago. says the
location is good
ILLINOIS RALLYING ODE.
(Tune-As We Go Marching On)
ApDIE p, HAwLtY ROBERTS
We rally from the prairie State, the farest in the
land
We come to swell the Iesions of a patriotic band
And follow in the footsteps Of the brave who saved
Joined in heart and joined in hand forever.
Chorus.
Onward. onward, tinaris true and brave
Onward. onward, where oi,r coors wave,
Onward onward. freedoms cause to save
Onward 10 the goal forever.
The cause for which our heroes fought. and b led
aud died,
That led them victory as they fought side by
side,
Now permeaies each G. C.'s heart with loyalty and
pride,
As they 90 hand in hand forever
Chorus.
May progress mark our movements we go on our
way,
Pro Pniria watchword inspire from day to day
Come join our ranks, ye C. C's. aud make no
Joined in heart and joined in hand forever
Chorus.
Our C. C. flower, forget-me-not, 1t tells of heroes
Who sleep in soldiers graves in their faded coats
of blue;
Let keep their memory green, and for the living
dare do
Joined in heart and Joined in hand forever.
Chorus.
ST. cRoIx COUNTY CIRCLE, NO. !.
March ~, several Wisconsin Guards met mt the
home of Sister Mary Burlison, New Centerviile
Wis, for the purpose of forming Guard Circle
eur Circle before simply G. g. Circle The
result the formation Of 81. Croix County Circle
No. l. believe this is the first organized in Wis
consn.
Officers were elected follows: Com, Willie
Hodge; v. c.. Mary Hudson; Adj't. Mary Burii-
son; q. NJ. Flora Burlison; Chap, Lucy Hodge;
&. G., Fanny Briggs.
1t was voted 10 elect officers semi-annually;
meetings every Friday.
Committees were appointed rs follows: Histori-
cal-Mary Barlson, Willie Hodge, Eta Hudson;
Council-F. E. Briggs, Il. NJ. Burson Lucy Hodge
Per capita tax was levied ut five cents per quar-
ter. After business transacted we listened to
very Interesting program prepared by members.
The Circle tenders thanks to Sister Lottie Chsnd.
Ter. who so kindly furnished US with bylaws etc,
Let other G. &. members In western Wisconsin
Join Us. send your name and dues to me, and you
will receive prompt attention.
viii exchange autographs with all Will those
owing please respond at euce2 Please note the
mistake made In my name in a recent paper
Willie Hodge.