The National tribune., 1893-03-16

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.sss.A,mrade Hill Of Post II; Comradc Ames, of
Post 3; Comra'ie g. a. y. Collins, and oilers.
Tie annual Memorial service of Gen. Lander
Post , of Lynn, Ia honor of members oil the Post
who died during the past year, were held III the
Lynn Thealer last evening. and were witnessed
by q large audience, including Mayor Hayes and
members Of the City Government AT the front OF
the stage were 6 vacant chairs. i'll front OF each of
which the portrait, draped IN black, OF the &C.
cupsut vino, year was present at similar eX-
erCises. The members OF the Post, the " oman
Relief Corps, and the Sons OF Veterans occupied
seats arranged ia the form of hollow square on
the stage. The exercises opened win singing
" Remember Now Thy Creator" by the Apollo
male quartet OF Boston, followed by opening re-
marks by Commander J. J. Cunningham, and re-
spOnSive reading by the Chaplain OF the Post Dr.
l. II. Steans. the choir joining in the responses
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. Ivan Buren,. Rev.
J. H. Van Buren,. rector of 81. Stephens Memorial!
Church. Lynn, then delivered the euiogy- Tent
ing on The Old Camp Ground was then sung, IN
which the audience Joined. and tue muied beat oil
the drums announced that the exercises were over.
MINNESOTA
Michael Cook Post, 1913, Faribault-Com., Jos. c.
Mold; :. Y. c, J. W. P'rshail J. V; C. JOSEPH
Thompson; Adjt Frank A. Davis; q. NJ, ID: l..
Potter; Surg. James Hunter; Chap, :. A. Wal
lace: O. H. Henry Roth; O. G., VIM /. kiekenapp;
: NJ, John J. Van Saun; q. NJ. s, Ira c. A!drieh
NEBRASKA
Finnieum Post 100, Wisner, was honored with
public reception the other night by the ladies OF the
cal program carried ont. aud Mrs. A. X
Graham, on behalf Of the W.R.C, presented the
Post magnificent flag. collation. followed.
NEW YORK
The new Commander of Alex. Hamilton Post,
1872 New York, is Thomas w. Smith, who has
worked his way up handsomely from Adlutant. lie
is a native of New York City, and when the drum
beat TO arms in 81 he was student i'll the College
of the City of New York. He enlisted in June.
1862 ut the age of L. in Co J., 9th " Y Cav, and
served until June. lS65. He Joined the Grand Army
a. q charter member OF George Huntsman Post, 50,
Flushing. /. l. in 1869. and for 10 years was Quar-
terma>iCr of the Post and served on the Stalls OF
Department Commanders Barnum and Treadweil
as Aid-,ie-Camp He Joined Alex. Hamilton Post
by transfer in 1888 and has held with credit the
positions of Sergean,-Major, Adjuiant, and Senior.
Vice Commander. lie is the payiug-telier OF the
Fifth National Bank, and is bringing his neces-
sar.ly quick perception and business ability into
play a. Commander of one OF the best Posts In The
Department
In 1851 when Louis Kossuth arrived in New
York, ne accompanied by several exiies 10 the
land OF the free. Among these was Charles SEM
sey. who, despairing of ever being able 10 do any
more for the freedom of his native Hungary, re-
solved to become American in letter as well as
spirit. He accordingly applied for his papers, and
in 1876 he was turned out a fnll-hedged Yankee
At the out break OF the in 'Gl his military spirit
WAS again aroused. aud lie went to the front rs
Captain of Co. +. 20th y. y. With this command
he served his term of two years. For his gaantry
and ability he promoted Major, 18th n. Y. lie
becamea ccmrade OF koltcs Post, 81, IN 1868 since
which time he has been one of Inc most active and
luieres ed comrades In The order, ana was ciecied
Senior Vice Commander 81 few months after join
ing. During his service he has held nearly every
position in The Order. and for the past four years
has been unanimously elected Commander, and at
the recent election was again elected TO succeed
himself for another term, commencing IN January
next. During his administration the Post has uni
formly prospered. 1t is no trfng matter TO look
after the affairs of Post the size and influence of
Old Kolies, and his repeated election shows what
sort OF he is for the position. He Is connected
with the United States Bureau of immigration at
Ellis Island. and Is able and valuable Official,
particularly as he is well versed IN several lan-
guages.
s. Y. C., Augustus Kipp: J. V. c., Geo. II. Hend-
rickson; Adj't. Edward j: Mitchell: Q. NJ, VIM;
II. Fisher; o. d., James Sheridan; Q. Co. Edward
Kinney; Chap, James w. Carter; Surg. Samuel
H. Lent; :. NJ, Jere. 6 Clark; Q. N. s, George
Elmer; o. S, George II. Washington.
OHIO
Wells Post, 45l. Columbus annually tenders
reception and banquet 10 the comrades of the Legis
lature, Statehouse officials and their wives, in
which its wel-known Womsn's Relief Corps
assists. The one for this session was one of the
finest affairs ever given OF the kind in the Capital
city OF the Buckeye State The handsome Post
hal ,parlors and banquei-room were exqusitciy
decorated. and filed win guests and comrades, who
enjoyed themselves in listening TO the short adj
dresses and most excellent singing, rendered by
quartet from the "ArioD " Club Comrsde Orange
Sells l2ih Ohio. presided. Comrade Gov. Me-
kinney who had anticipated being present. being
detained af Cleveland Iieut.-Gov. Harris opened
the Campfire followed by the leading Representa-
tives OF the Legislature. The addresses were In
ierspersed with patriotic songs. after which, the
hRuuuet rooms were thrown open, and the ladies
OF Wells Corps CO who were present in force, very
handsomely served refreshments to all present.
The reception closed at midnight. and all were
pleased over the evenings entertainment. The
question Of permanent Headquarters for this De-
pRrimeut will come before the Encampment at
Hamilton IN May. The comrades OF Central Ohio
unanimous for permanent Headquarters, and If
such be the voice OF tho Encsmpment, favor Colum-
bus ne point, It be reached ia from two
To six hours from any County in the Sia,e.-Carl.
PENNSYLVANIA
Manitoba Post. 81 Winnepec. Manitoba: Com,
James Payne; :. V. g., Isaac Fullerton; J. V. G.,
Vim. Course; o. d.. Il. +. Dodd; o. e.. Chris.
PassnIore: q. NJ, J. H. Morgan; Chap Il. NJ.
Bain; AdJt VIM. Hall.
WISCONSIN,
Clinton Post, 2O5. Clinton: Com. Chas. Luther;
:. V. e., VI. Huntz; J. V. C., VI. Rau; Chap, Jas.
& Brodhead O. d.. o. NJ. Sharon o. c.. l.. Shell
ley: q. NJ. l.. q. Hart; Surg, Patrick Minghan
AdJt, Geo. ID. Breed; :. NJ. Sam. Vincent; q. MS.
A. Besari. Delegate to Stale Encampment, NJ.
Uuniz. The Post is in prosperous condition, with
about 20 members in good standing,