The National tribune., 1893-07-27
|, DEAR G. c. SUFFERS GREAT LOSS


DEAR c. c. SUFFERS GREAT LOSS
DEAR c. c.: 1t is with sad heart that I,yrite to
tell you of the great grief and sorrow of dear
sister, Cad NJ. Kepner, of Marengo. Iowa. On the
morning of June IS the dark angel of Death came
and took away her darling noiher. Less than IL
mont s before her sister Cora left them all sad aud
lonely, and that her mother is gone she feels
that she can hardly bear her grief A line of SYM
patIy from @. C.. friends would lbs great comfort
to her now when she is so sad and lonely.
Emma Martin, Horton, Iowa.
ATTENTION, MISSOURI @. c. AND GUARDS!
DEAR g. G. AND GUARDS: tits with great reIuc-
taiiee and much pleasure that address you this
tinle exchanging few Thoughts of yila4 i'm port
ance TO every member of our great soeiety.- You
remember the dawn of orr existence. You remetn-
Der the childish makeup OF our conversations IN
the G. G. then. You remember the enthusiasm
promu. gated through he continent blythe thought
fei youths and the patriotism taught by their
weekly contributions In THE NATIONAL TRIBUSR,
assuring fathers that history is sacred and civil
Government endurable.
. You ought to know TINT TO make the past more
comprehensive and instructive, tire present
active aud progressive. and the future more de-
cisive and hopeful we must combine the forces OF
Progress aud PHtriotism to form grand pro-
cessiou Into grand march.
What army of Gods and daughters deserve,
more recognition? What Trustworthy people
entitled to greater confidence in what they are in
what they have been, and what they will be, than
the readers of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE and the
SONS and daughters of soldiers?
OF such material the Conversation Club is COM
posed. The Club is not only roll Of honor trust.
and confidence to THE NATIONAL TRIBUsE but
roll of necessity for our cous,ryis good.
The mission of our great Conversation Club IL
twofold. One is for the planting OF patriotism
every hearthstoe to teach the story of liberty and
the history OF free civil Government in the United
States The other teaches the correct habits and
principles socially. that may know members as
they are and how to Judge them they may be.
This latter mission is the most important now.
Five years ago thought knew something, and
endeavored to show m seif often. thought what
! knew ought to be taught everyone else. But
now since have been the field OF conflict,
crossed swords with IT., equals fought many
mind battles, been forced TO rely sell. l AIN
compelled to- acknowledge that am in the hands
of my superiors and shall gently walk out. with
folded arms aud receive instructions
You have organized the c. c. Guards and have
been in tire great work for three years. You have
grown in numbers until you have become n mighty
army You have been loyal and enthusiastic and
uniiring in the work. and the future will reward
you will, great results.
The cry ITO the 'front.'" rang out from the
homes of the East. and the long-roi Is eciioiug
back from the mountains of the great West and
the Missouri and Mississippi Valleys, We will be
therei in such emphatic tones That weare easily
understood. .r
Let us of the Missouri Division keep step to the
music tina, our co-workers in the East cannot scof
at our following. You have elected me your Dr.
vision Commander, and TO my command you will
march,
You must remember that wherever my country
men Of the Gospel ministry preach tile Gospel,
shall bear the flag OF my country. Wherever the
of Jesus Christ is planted by my brethren,
Loyalty, Liberty, and Union. That motto is the
pride of tie loyal living, aud the comfort of the
loyal deaa--a perpetual sign.
Let us have liberty as the head 10 plan and direct
cause; let us have union the heart tenn per
motives and desires; and let have loyalty
as the hand to execute the orders from the head
and heart. In this make up You can see the form
and personality of our noble organization. In this
simple statement you eau understand our system
attic work
Now, readers OF The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, If your
hearts hearts in this great work, give us
your hand aud give your support.
Loyalty yours, CC.iy.
w. S. Moore, Division Commander, Pleasant
Hope, Missouri
WEST VIRGINIA REUNION
DEAR c. c. AND GUARDS West Virginia Circle
], made elaborate preparations for the Reunion of
West Virginia Guards. Decorations badges pro-
grams all were conn ete, and yet the Guards save
two Interested officers, came not Commander
Brand was detained by business, but thsrest of the
West Virginia Guards, where were they?
What is II to be Guard? Isit but he signing of
name; the paying Of a few cents dues9 Thea we
would better disband at once. But this Is not ALI
The N. t. q. g. Guards have battle to fight; a
victory to be won.
The Guards present were Off for historic Blenuer-
hassett Island right after noon. We took buckets
lemons. ETC., and croquet set. 1t would aSe too
much space to give even brief account of our visit
TO The historic island; ofdrnking from he old well;
OF resting beneath the trees; of playing croauet In
the old Biennerhassett yard of picking up pebbles
and shells; ofhow the bad boy got scared; how the
Guards were all numbered. and the world Of fun
had one small island.
We returned TO the city in the evening" and after
taking some refreshmept and met at the
Downs House. tba. being the stopping place of
ranking officer Mrs. Wilson was so III that she re-
turned home, leaving Chaplain #. w. Combs in
charge of the meeting. He was chosen Chairman
and Brother A. q. Hughes, Secretary. The Quar-
termaster, Color Guard. and Investigator pre-
! scented reports. after which resolutions were
adopted asking that West Virginia be remanded
| to Provisional Department, unless a meeting
be held within 60 days for the full transaction Of
| business.
| Lille Dye WIS chosen to represent the Division
| at the National Reunion. indianapolis After adj
tournament all took the train for Marietta the old
est town In Ohio.
| Among the many places Of interest that we
visited the old mound in the Mound Gene
terry, where we carved names the stone
| steps. We were pleased with the beautiful view
of she college buildings and campus. We took a
short stroll In the park, and finally tired out, we
returned to Parkersburg. After enjoying good
rest we strolled over 10 Fort Borman, where we
| spent the evening. returning TO town In time to
| attend church.
Although were few in number, Il wonld take
large book to contain story. All were in
high spirits, and the ParkersbuTg c. G. Guard Club
are bound In true O. G. friendship and loyalty.
Yours of the Guards-E. w. Combs Parkersburg.
w. Va.