The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-19
TIE GRAND ARMY.
What is Being Done by the Veterans
for the Good of the Order.
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT

DEPA RI M EMIT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT
The charge has been frequently made that
the Grand Army of the Republic was composed
nj 3g-iavs men. hospital buns cOfec-cOolcrs,
etc Below we give list of the length OF serv-
ice of Lombard Post. 81, Greenwich. From one
month TO - months, Is. average months;
from IA months to "a months, IL average 20
months; from q months to SO months, AZ,
average 81 months; from 81 months TO 40
months. four, average IS months; from ~
months to 80 months eight, average 46
months: from 81 months TO Of months three,
average So months; from 73 months, one, aver
age % months. They have on their roster 80
names, with All average of the whole at 81
months each. They have one 30-days man.
They come very near being Post OF three
years men.
ILLINOIS,
Gen. Godfrey Weitzel Post. 425. Chicago re-
Gently rendered great reception TO Miss Irene
Weitzel the daughter of the General, and the
occasion was one long TO he remembered by those
in attendance Mss Weitze accom- panied by
her aunt, were escorted in the hall and intro
duced by Comrade Harding after which there
were given three hearty cheers. O. VI. Brady. the
first Commander OF the Post made few appro-
pirate remarks and presented TO Miss Weitzel
a copy of the Posts roster Past Commander
NJ.
the Post spoke of the General as personal
friend. Department Commander Williams, of
Ohio, was called on for a speech, aud In a
rafting address he immortalizcd the man
after whom the Post was named. After more
specchmakiug the evening ended with an enjoy
able repast.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Thomas G. Stevenson Post, &c, celebrated its
26th anniversary in royal style at the GAR
Headquarters in Boston. Only members of
the Post and their families were present. A
concert was given in the early part of the
evening, after which a banquet was served.
Speeches were made by Secretary of State VIM.
NJ DIN, Col c. II. HOvey, Hon. c. H. Wiggin,
Senator F. w. Kittredge, Maj. J. Z. killiOn,
Capt. Isaac p. Gragg, and many Others. An
orchestra furnished music during the evening
and vocal selections were given by the Arion
quartet. The hall was galy deckcd in the
National cclors and presented a handsome APP
pearance.
Post 50, of Westminster, will properly OBJ
serve its silver anniversary, which falls on
Nov. II.
Post 30, Cambridge. is making extensive
preparations for the celebration of its Goth
anniversary. which falls on Oct. %.
Post 10 of Worcester, will give its reception
10 COmmander-in-Chief Adams Nov. 2, and the
comrades of Middesex County will do the
honors in Union Hall, Cambridge Nov. 8.
At recent Campfire of Post ~, Lowell. GER
tain members undertook 10 discuss the pension
question. Representative w. Hayes brought
up the matter by saying that from the way
Grand Army men had been treated during the
last few months they might be forced to ask
whether they had not fought the wrong
side. This remark was received with applause,
and when Mr.. Hayes said that the soldiers
would never have to apologize for the stand
they took, the enthusiasm grew greater. He
: M Il i
be cut of, as il was well known that every man
had TO prove his claim but much of the evil
dence being lost, he would now be unable to
prove il again. Several other comrades spoke.
aud Hon John WEIGH Past Commander, got
up TO reply 10 Mr.. Hayes. He thought the
subject was not one for discussion at a Campfire,
as It could not be introduced without arousiug
political prejudices. Mr.. Hayes's address, he
said, was proof of this. A very animated de-
bate followed
The Both anniversary of II. II. Legg Post
Uxbridge. was observed by the Post W.RC,
Sons Of Veterans. aud invited guests. Com
mander J. II. L. Keegan acted as presiding
officer and after few words of introduction
called on Judge Putnam to extend welcome
10 the assembled cOmpany. Others who made
entertaining remarks were: Charles II. Bates
Rev. f. L. Bristol, George N. Rice, and David
Dimes, Commander of Whitinsville Post About
$50 palaiahle supper, prepared by The Relief
Corps was sat down TO, consisting OF hot oysters,
coffee, assorted cake and fruits, to which ample
justice was done, aud the whole program lasted
till late hour
The celebration of the 26th anniversary of
Benjamin Stone jr., Post, Sc, at Grand Army
Hall, Harrison Square, Dorchester, was grand
social affair. Fully 250 comrades and invited
guests enjoyed supper, after which story, song
and jest eniivened the evening. Beside the De-
partment officers present, there were several
State and city officials
Hiram q. Berry Post 40, Maiden, recently
observed its 10th anniversary and gave its sixth
annual banquet. 1t was expected that CoBl-
mander-in Chief Adams would attend the an
niFersary. but letter was received from his
Adjutaut-General stating that he was in Phila-
deiphia. Among those present were Eli w
Hall. Of Lynn, Department Commander, GAR;
Adit Gen. II. .. Moore Ins.-Gen. Charles p.
White, Maj. WiHn, and others. The post
prandial exercises were opened by Commander
A. A Adams. Of the entertaining Post, who in
troduced COmrade W. w. LanpsOn, Postmaster
OF Maiden. as the POSTMASTER of the evening.
Addresses interspersed with music were made
by Department Commander Hall, Maj. VIM,
Rev. w. f. Dusseault, Adj't-Gen. II. L. Mitchell
and others.
NEW YORK.
Senior Vice Department Commander Edward
J. Atkinson is talked strongly Of for the posi-
fion of Department Commander at the coming
State Encampment
J. Lafayette Kicker Post, 81, recently raised
ITS initiation fee 10 S25 and made the annual
dues $40. aboiisbing all assessments. 1t has also
discarded its old uniform, and adopted the
regulation attire
PENNSYLVANIA
Spalding Post, So lie Raysyille is making
extensive preparations for its annual enter
tsinment and bean bake, which will be held
Oct 20
POTOMAC
The hall OF Lincoln Post was recently filed
with an appreeiative audience the occasion
being dramatic and musical entertainment, as
complimentary testimonial rendered by Lin
coin Post, Z. :. Grant Corps W.RC., and Per-
severance Lodge OF Good TeInplars to Mrs
Sarah l.. Brookfeld Mr. w. H. Baker. the eff
Gent Adjutant Of Lincoln Post, was Chairman
OF the committee under whose direction this
delightful aud successful entertainment was
given, and Hon. George r. Potter, as his assist
ant rendered active aid and contributed largely
TO the splendid result.
Lincoln Post held memorial services for its
departed members on last Sunday evening
The Department Commander was present aud