The National tribune., 1893-09-28
THE BANNER DIVISION.

DEAR COMMANDER AND GUARDS: IL was with
great pleasure read the of the fourth an
nual Reunion. How much 1 regret that / could
not have been there. But my work is very confn-
ing night wachman In bank as YOU NAV
know, since in the last i've years. up to March II
1892, bad only lost two nights, through sickness
was thinking OF you ali, hoping il was one of
the largest Reunions we ever had; and when /
read that the Pennsylvania Division, N. 7. c. c.
Guards. had won the prize as the largest Division
could have shouted for joy. / congratulate
Minnesota Division, and may she long live to be
an honor to our noble Order; also. Mrs. Haght
Torrin2ton. Conn, for recruiting the largest num-
Der OF Guards worked hard for it. aud wrote TO
les @. C.'s sending them applications. am proud
Of my record as l secured nine. and three moro
since sending in my report to the AdjutantG Gem
eral.
The Reunion badges and souvenir programs
must he beauties; and to think not able to be
there to secure one! can hardly wait until see
the banner which will come. ! suppose though,
Brother VIM. Hays or Brother Samuel Erwin has
1t, as expected them both to be there.
have changed my address again, this time to
1874 Watkins street, Philadelphia. Pa. ALI g. C.'s
and Guards will receive a welcome from Mrs.
Stockton and myself at our new home.
Among the C. c. pleasures of the Summer we
were permitted to enjoy was New Jersey and
Pennsylvania picnic at the Dairy, Paramount Park,
Philadelphia Comrade STILES and NJ. Warner
Hargrove and mother represented New Jesey. Be-
sides the Pennsy Ivania Commander and wife there
present Past Commander Smell, Senior Vice
Commander Lizzie b. Aldrich, Sisters Kate Helen
aud Almeta Worreil, and several children, incud-
ing two fine babies. Harry Custer, Junior Vice
haDDy
time, and our pictures taken n souvenir.
Our Adjuiant, Sister Maggie McCelland, came
out TO tea, with Sister Glare T.. Conley and An in
terestng account Of visit to Sister Hayes, at As
bury Park n. j., and TO J. May Huff Jersey CITY
Their pleasant meeting with Sister Helen NJ Nash
in Central Park whom they recognized by the
&. q. badge she wore, Is Il good recommendation to
every @. q. and Guard to wear the badge of our
noble Order.
81. Loui Stockton. Division Commander. l7a4
Watkins street. Philadelphia, Pa.
ATTNG rApnp nav
Labor Day, Sept. 4, members of the Bay State
Division, with Commander Fred Z. Collins in the
chair. held y very pleasant and profitable meeting
at Friendship Hail. Boston. There were members
from all sections of The State present and Brother
William j. Buckley, of New York as guest for the
third time OH Labor Day.
Reports OF various officers and members showed
that the Division Is prosperous and progressing
several new members having joined since the last
meeting The Memorial Commi ttee-Annie L..
Williams, ChRirman--reported that Aug. IL
Massachusetts Guards Memorial Day. graves of
four deceased members were visited and decorated
with flowers by Guard friends.
The Division has had very neat ode-cards printed
for use of members at the meetings. containing the
Massachusetts Raliying Ode, written by Nina
Ballou Pro Patria" &C. &. Ode" and Guards
Parting Ode" by the Commandment. Chief 1t was
voted that the annual meetings held Feb % Fast
Day and Labor Day. be held each time in Friend
ship Hall, Boston, and all Guards in Boston on
those days will do well TO bear in mind that Massa-
chuseiis Division members are ready to extend n
welcome tn all who care TO visit the hall.
Owing to resignation of Sister Leonora Howe
Sister Mary l.. Best, Stoneham, was elected TO act
as Investigating Committee She will be very glad
10 furnish any information and application blanks
TO G. G. members who wish TO join Tie Massa chu
sets Division.
Owing to prologed absence of Brother Emerson
Sister Carrie Mansfield, of Saugus, was appointed
10 act as Division Adjutant aud will do all work
nected with The office.
Sister Maude Gilbert of Gloucester visited Bos-
ton to attend the meeting. On two former visits
IL rained and showed badly no meeting was
held. and we trust on Labor Day she had a 1leas-
ant time and formed good opinion that she
will want to take the trip again.
Brother BaiiOu and Brother Saben and Sister
Annie H. Williams, all of whom have been i'll. we
were glad 10 have with once more. Loyalty
Mary l.. Best, Stoneham, Mass.