The National tribune., 1893-03-16

ALABAMA
Goldwood Post. il, Mobile-Com.. Alfred zim-
men: : V. C. J. J. Hughes; J. V. G.. Joe. Thorn
ton. q. NJ, VIM. J. Thornton; Chap. NJ. ID.
wickersham; Surg. John l. Passon; .. d., WV.
Smith; .. g., Fred Re,lig.
FLORIDA
Post Commanders should go over their sus-
pended list aud bring back TO their ranks as many
ss practicable. says the new Department Com
:nRnder. Let no comrRde be debsrred from
honorable standing In las Post because OF his ad-
ver.ty; 10 those who pay their dues. but fail.
LET an officer of the Post make personal visit and
urge 60 resume position among the active members.
Lei our meetings be made pleasant and attractive.
for few years only are left TO US Comrades, let
us strive 10 make this memorable year by the
efficient work done III each Post IN recruiting our
Ranks.
Until further orders. Headquarters Department
OF Florida is hereby established AZ Zcllwood. The
Office OF Asst hdJ't-Gen. T. Il Chapman will be at
Ocala, and that OF the Assistant Quarternaster-
General at Orlando.
ILLINOIS,
Conirade Joseph W Fifcr. late Governor of the
State. is being considered a suitable and proper
Candidate for Department Commander. il is
thought that he will lead in the Springfield
the 10Th aud 18th Of this month
Farrasui Post Coz. Chicago. held grand Camp
fire the other evening al The Pos-ball followed by
oyster supper Patriotic addresses were made
br Comrades James A. Sexton, III. p Thompson.
4. A. Bodgeit, J. l.. Bennett James ODonneil
mud others. Gen. J. II. Stbbs reciied. The enter
tainment WAS mos; enjoyable.
Dustin Post, 7J2. and Corps. 2i9. will hereafter
meet ln Their respective halls at 204 Madison street
Chicago. tue second and fourth Tuesday, al 5
O'Clock p. m The location is central, and the
arrangements are nearly perfect. The halls are
large neat, clean, and well ventilated; both on The
san5e floor, and each has two snie-rooms, parlor,
aud ioiei-roono. There is q kitchen with stove and
dishes. and dance, card party, and supper be
held on the night OF a regular meeting. The line
OF march " OF the Dustins" IL certainly cast in
pleasant places"
KANSAS
Tie Department Encampment was held al Pitts
burg. and Was more largely attended than for
some years part. The preliminary Campfire was
held in the Opera House the night before the busi-
nesS sessions began.
Little business besides the appointment OF COM
nntces was done the next morning aud n monster
Reception was held Ia the evening The program
consisted Of songs, reciiatione music, addresses
etc, AID the vast audience was entertained ia q
manner that elected frequent bursts OF applause.
Commander Greene, who conducted the exercises.
was IN good spirits and did not allow the enter
iaiunneDt 10 drag for n moment but kept things
moving Ia tie happiesi manner.
The parade the next day was the largest that
has ever taken place ia Pitisburg a conservative
estimate places the number in line al about 2 500
while d was witnessed by at least 1900 people
Ono of the features OF the second dsys session OF
the Encampmenl WAS The passing Of resolutions
uiou the death Of Leland j. Webb veteran aud son
Of = veteran, aud Pas; Com in. Chief. Sons
Of Veterans.
Tie officers elected are: Dept Com. Bernard
Kelly; = V. G, ]. Il. Gerow; J. V G., Ira ID.
Brougher Chap. II. II. Sparks; Medical Director
j.. w. Ballard JGdge-Advocate. Judge w i.
tampDcHs Asst AL k-t5en.. A. Is. Campbell; Ace
q. NJ. D. ". Eastman; Asst Ins., Adrian Key.
nolds. Council OF Administration. Phil Kelly. %
White Cloud; Tim Slower. Of lola; George w
Hckee OF Howard; r. N Peters o. Alkaline; jas
Kelley, Of Pratt. Delegates to the National Eu
eaiDpment. o. II. Coulter, B. II. Downing ID. &
Miller, }. D. Barker; Alternates. d. X. Hsxar Jas
McDermou, j. w. Allen J. X. Kinney. The
State Reunion will be held ST Hutchinson at
tElc 70 be agreed upon by The CouEc.. OF Admins
tfRiion. Newton WAS chosen the next place o
holding the State annual Encampment.
Among tile revolutions adopted before the Er
canpment closed was:
RcsOiCed, That the common schools OF America n
winch every child OF the Republic should receiy
sn education, are Tie pillars that should be it's
support. and we demand their promotion and pro
lection from aggressions from whatever source
whether from without OF from within. Let the fla
Of the Republic be unfured and continually fioa
over every school-house in the State and thus b,
come an inspiration TO The youths Of the land &
patriotic devotion aud purpose.
MASSACHUSETTS,
& jolly good time was had by the members OF I'll
GTeG3 Army Club at the monthly gathering OF III
club at the American House. Boston the 9th,
might. ln The diuing-room 20 comrades gattlere
around the tables and parioOk of q fine Dime
President George II. lnBis presided and, In opei
ing the aller-ulnner exercises, congratulated III
club on the attendance and on The success OF j
entertainment Tor the delegates ip the last Depar
fnent EncanIpmeni. Marching Through Georgis
then sung, Comrade Charles s. Clerk being II
soSst, aud ali present joining Justify in the choru
FHye-Ininuie speeches followed by Vice Presidel
Jemkins Senior Vice Department Command,
Nclherbee. Past Department Commander Churc