The National tribune., 1893-07-20
PLEA FOR BETTER ORGANIZATION.

DEAR GUARDS: have been and am a deeply
interested member, and one has noticed the
remarkabl degree of advancement attained by
the Order with greater amount of satisfaction
than myself. Such being the case, it Is not un-
natural that should be interested in any contem-
plated changes. such as are suggested by our
worthy brother. AdJi-Gep. Amos J.. Seaman.
Just here / would beg indulgence 10 say that
have enjoyed friendly association with the
brother and doubt If many cognizant of
the great labor that he has performed as am.
Upon the Adjutant- General devoIye numerous
unnamahIe duties which reoujre an unususlIv
clear mind, with power of discrimination which
very few possess. Brother Seaman deserves a
unanimous vote of thanks for the great labor
given us, and the mastery manner in which he
has disposed of the numerous contingencies that
have arisen during his administration.
Dear Guards, l have enjoyed membership In
the e. G. ever since its organization. My name Is
enrolled as charter member of the Guards I
have attended every National and five State Re-
unions. beside numerous Circle and social meetings
of the Order.
have not missed reading a single c. c. page In
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE since IL was inaugurated.
have edited magazine published in the interest
of the Order for nearly two years. and read every
copy of any paper printed with the same import,
and make the boast that my circle of acquaintance
in the Guards is as large as that OF any member.
i noticed the suggestions by Brother Seaman,
aud rs whole heartily second them being in
line with a needed reorganization that feel must
ensue before we shall attain that acme Of position
we are striving for True, the wisencres will at once
cry, Let well enough alone,' but such advice
must not be considered by those of us who have
the interest of the Order n heart
A partial transformation and regeneration Is inn
perative Changing OF officers is not material
necessity. The per capita tax should be- 20 cents
payable quarterly, effeciualiy excluding all posi-
bility of the present confusion well know in the
ranks in general, and TO officers in particular
In many instances Divisions have too many off,
GERS; few carefully selected, could handle the
duties more quickly and more thoroughly than a
string OF useless committees
The promotion of progress and historical work
should be advanced until interest is manifested
i would favor the abolition of the National benefit
fund and innupufafiup a Division fund for nlem
bers only, while gratutious contributions to needy
persons should be encouraged. Other suggestions
of Brother Seaman's are commendabe.
Enthusiasm is necessary to insure the success of
any Order This can be gained by an increase in
membership and calling monthly meetings. Let
active persons be chosen TO call attention 10 the
Guards through the public press, and let de-
scriptive circulars be prepared setting forth our
virtues and objects. and Tor distribution among
triotcally-inclined people.
After member is once enrolled Constitution
and BY laws should be given him, a stimulus TO
patriotic duty.
do not fear contradiction in saying that not one
tenth OF our member to-day know the crude set of
rules and regulations framed at Boston, can in
diligently explain that our organi zaton is.
Let us make every effort 10 reach indianapolis
and enjoy the association fcongenisl and raterual
spirits that are always made manifest at G. &. q.
meetings. where II Is TO be hoped that some de-
cisive and beneficial action will be taken. Ever
for Progress and Patriotism
NJ. Warner Hargroye Past Commander New
Jersey Division Z. c. Guards, Browns Mills n. J..
COURTESY AND PROPERTY.
have been looking years file Of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and have been much attracted
by the many letters upon the matter OF correspond
ence. Every shade of opinion has been given, from
the extremely radical. who would write TO no one
not formally and decorously introduced, to the
equally extreme liberal who would write TO any
unknown one.
While the position first stated is undeniabIy a
safe one, it is untenable in club like the c. c.
The fact of membership is, TO certain limited ex-
tent, an endorsement OF responsibility. and one
who adopts the motto of the Club his rule in
life will abuse his privilege of becoming
with members all over the land.
Doubtless some improper letters have been writ
ten, and was very glad to such writer ex-
posed IN the columns OF THE NATIONAL TRIBuNE
some time ago. Doubtless there are some MEM
bers whom i would not receive into nv
house on terms OF social equality, but believe
that most of the membership men and women
boys and girls, as good If not better than am.
have never ask ed for correspondence so when
receive letter, as have received many, it is my
privilege TO reply or not, according to my own
taste; but when request for letters Is made it
becomes the imperative duty of the one making IL
to reply TO every letter. 1t then becomes optional
with either party to discontinue the correspondeuce
at any time but courtesy requires notice to that
effect.
Again. when read In the columns devoted TO
Loyal Home Workers an open letter addressed To
the C. c., signed by the full of the writer and
giving postotfice address, am guilty of improperly
II write a personal letter to that person? say
Now. brothers and sisters Of the c. c., sensitive
ones who wish 10 write. but not to receive letters
let me suggest that you adopt pseudonym, or
that you withhold your address, those i'm pertf-
nent letter writers may not find you.
But let 1t be understood that when member an &.
nounces full name and address, he she will
entertain letter from me with the same feeling of
fraternity as II presented myself i'm person. My
letter Is my substitute; treat IL as such.
Now, just one word about autographs: I have
received some very beautiful ones and some that
were beautiful before they We're deiaced by the
mark of the dispatching and receiving postoffiees
III costs little more to inclose the card in an en-
yelope but they come to the hand of the recipient
ia much better condition. Pro Patria-
Yours for Progress.