The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-06-29
SOME SUGGESTIONS.
The Adjutant-Ge Gives the Guards
Some Thoughts for Next Reunion.

| and additions 10 be made at oar next Reunion.
| give them but briefly, and possibly l may have
reason to modify change in some detail my plan
| for demonstrating our Order.
| We have the field the principles and objects
the material 10 interest. and, above all, the most
magnetic fraternai spirit existing 10 be found any
| where. But are sadly in want of system; we
| lack financial and solid basis; we lack much solid
| thought necessary to build up organization
worthy of our cause.
In general, there is a tendency to do that which
| viii build up the Order and interest new members;
| but, strange to say that tendency vanishes into
! atmospheric Oblivion when you ask a member to
| assist in pushing forward the work, or TO go ahead
| and do hing which you have assigned TO
| them. Many commanders find this true.
1t is necessary, therefore, 10 reform ourselves. or
our Order and firmly believe that II we reform
the constitutional bnss of the Order we shall be
| able to reform ourselves and meet 1T.
| l. l am in favor of changing officers titles 10
President General, Secretary and Treasurer Cen
eral- No one will accuse me OF being modest, but
| tell you it makes my cheek blush when am
| called Adjutant-General Seaman 1t Is too much
| of a farce.
2. ] favor increasing the per capita tax on each
member to five cents per quarter or 20 cents year,
instead OF paying 10 cents per annum as now. Ihat
| all enrollments be made as follows: Members en-
rolled for quarter reported to National Head
| quarters, five cents per capita accompanying re-
ports, and five cents TO be paid each quarter there
after. Thus Divisions would pay five cents each
quarter on all members enrolled, unless suspended
or dropped. This does away with the confusion
caused by the present system. Everybody knows
what that is.
g. flavor reducing the number Of officers in Dr.
visions to such number as are absolutely neces-
Sary.
T. favor the most extensive promotion Of the
progress aud historical work.
g. ] favor the abolition of the National benefit
fund, suggesting the advisability of leaving this
to Divisions and individual contribution, which in
cases of need where the applicants are worthy we
cannot be too liberal in our aid financially and
otherwise, giving comfort. cheer, and means TO
those afflicted.
G. favor. and have always maintained. that the
full power and authority OF legislation and execu-
ton vested in the National Reunion and Com
msnder-in- Chief. This Is democracy pure and
simple, patterned after the constitutional power OF
the people of the United States and the Chief Ex-
ecutive which they elect. therefore believe that
our Chief Executive should have foil power in ac-
cordanee with the supreme commanding officers
OF various organizations
7. favor the abolition of the Council-in- Chief
and that Board of Directors or Advisors be con-
stiiuted AS follows: Editor @. @. NATIoSAL TRIB-
UyE. Business Manager, NATIONAL TRIBUNE, with
three members of the N. r. &. G. Guards to be
elected and the National officers ex-officio men,
bers.
have In this article simply reviewed some ofthe
changes that will be of advantage TO the organza-
ton; that will help IL grow and give ID stability,
and now give them 10 you, friends. after much
thought and experience, for your consideration.
Loyalty, ever, Amos l.. Seaman, ST. Louis Mo. ~
MICHIGAN's SAD MEMORIAL.
Mabel Plummer Sesge. Past Division Com
mander of Michigan. and The beloved and only
daughter of Conrsde Plummer. of lansing and
wife, Past Department President Sarah A. G.
Plummer, has passed to her best reward. Frail,
and beautiful, and gifted, she was like delicate
flower, shedding the fragrance of a sweet and gem
tie nature for few brief years. and departing to
leave blessed memories in the hearts of all who
knew her.
Born Sept a. 1870 and Married May %. 1893,
Sister Mabel had but crossed The threshold of life;
but In her young womanhood she had accom-
plished great things in her quiet, gentle way. as
teacher, daughter. friend. aud inspIrslor and
organizer of the C. c.
Those who heard her sweet songs at the Detroit
Reunion will recall the lovely impression made
upon ali by her pure, fresh voice and gentle man.
ner; her delicate features agow with inspiration
from on high. The following is Michigan's me-
mortal Of of their Ioviiest Guards, and a
founder of the Division Of Michigan N. T. C. c. G.:
Whereas it has pleased the Great Architect of
the Universe to remove from our midst our Late
sister, Mabel Pfummer Seage; and
Whereas il is but just that fitting recognition of
her many virtues should be had: Therefore, be IL
ResoLred IN the Michigan Division " T. c. c.
Guards That while we bow with humble submits
sion TO the will of the Most High. do not less
mourn for our sister who has been taken from us;
RESOLVED, That the heartfelt sympathy of this
Division be extended to her mother In her Attic
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the records Of the Division; that our
charter be draped 80 days as also each individual
badge, ard that a copy be transmitted to THE ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE for publication.
Mrs. A. c. Brookins, Charles Sawyer, Matte Bow
dish, Memorial Committee.
MABEL PLUMMER sEAGE.
Julius w. Gogarn adds his tribute to what has
been said in sweet memory OF Mabel Piummer
Seage. She was charter member OF the Mich-
gan G. Q. Guards and was Michigan's first Division
Commander. which position she ably filed with
credit to herself and meriing the gratitude of each
and ali of iter associates. A diligent worker in
the noble W.R.C, she always had a ready hand
aud willing heart in all benevolent and patriotic
She was by nature n kind and aft ectionate
daughter and sister. the pride of the family. To
attempt to add luster to her beautiful Christian
life would be TO mar. In fearful recollection her
many friends mourn her departure. though their
loss be her gain The grim DESTROYER brings sor.
row to loved ones, but God sustains in the dark
tempests of sffiiction. The family of the
the 9. c.
Julius w. Gogarn. Calumet Mich
NEW JERSEY REUNION.
By far the best Reunion OF New Jersey Division,
G: c. Guards. was held at the home of the three
Monks sisters, New FonndIand, N. j., June IL and
IL. The first sight that met the visitors eyes was a
large flag floating from flag pole ia front of the
Monks mansion, which at once babe welcome 10
the bonnteous hospitality shown during our
visit
New FoundIand Is situated among the mopnt
aims. 80 miles north Of Jersey City, aud n prettier
spot could scarce be found. Every Guard present
joined heartily in vote of thanks given the family
and declared the Reunion joyful affair. A large
photograph Of the assembled Guards WAS taken
copies OF which can be had from Luella Monks at
| 30 cents eaeh.-s
Reunion badges, printed In gold on red. white.
and blue satin and a Reunion souvenir can be had
from the sister at 20 cents for the two Sou
renirs may be obtained by inciosng q stamp to my
address.
wish to express assurances OF sincere gratitude
and admiration for the beautiful gold badge the
Division presented me will. q mark OF regard.
1t is G. g. badge suspended from bar the mono
| gram " n. Il. c. c." being inlad with red white,
and blue enamel Az am the first boy 10 receive
| a gold badge, all may be sure am proud of 1t.
The business meeting was called ON Wednesday,
Commander Hargrove In the chair. IL voted
that the New jersey delegates at Indianapolis
that the money in the hands of the National Benz
/ eft Committee be used to aid deserving veterans
and their families.
Election Of officers for the ensuing year resulted
| as follows: Com, T. Harry Stiles. HaddonfeId;
g. c., Addie HsrinR, Westwood; J. ". c. Lizzie
s. Meley, Swedesboro; Adpt Katie NJ Brown
Tuckerton; G. M Lnells Monks. New Found
| land Recruiting Officer and Color Guard, NJ War
ner Hargrove; Chap. Luella Monks Council
Ada and Cornelia Davenport, Butler; j. May
Huff, Jersey City; Alice L. Stranger, Booaton;
Sallie Hays, Asbury Park. Investigating Com
mttee, Ella Hancock. Browns Mills; Emma
Clements Asbury Park: w. d. Filter. Jersey City.
| Historical Committee, M. W. Hargrove, Chairman.
Benefit Committee Alice L. Shanger Chairman.
The Division is In a very prosperous condition,
perfect harmony reigns within, and the addition
prosperity. to be gained under the able admins
N. Warner Hsrgrovs. Browns Mills lin the
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