New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-10


Colonel Homer was born In Delavan, H.. in the
year 1910. and he educated In the excellent
schools Of Massachusetts. In 1858 he to New
York. and has since made II his home. lie entered
the California shipping house OF ". T. Coleman Co..
and was favored with rapid advancement, bnt when
the broke out he sacrificed lucrative position
and entered heart and soul In The service. In 1861
Lie raised company for the 37th Regiment
n. Y. 5. NJ. which sferward consolidated with
the fist Regiment He was commissioned second
lieutenant October J. 1861, and first lieutenant May
90, 1862 and served In all the campaigns when the
regiment called into active service. lie became
member Of the Veteran Corps OF the list In 1880
was elected major the following year; in 1889
chosen lieutenant colonel. and in 1856 was advanced
to the ooonelcy.
Colonel Homer is known as one Of Lafayette Posts
most indeatigable workers. His advice is sought in
every enterprise and his ready cooperation and liberal
Old are always TO be counted upon. For thirty years
he has been engaged in the importing manufacture
Of silks and has business reputation of which any
NewYorker might be proud. Colonel Homer has
been devoted student Of political economy and early
learned the practical advantages of protection to
American products. Naturally, therefore. he is q Re
publican In politics. and has been active in support OF
his principles Colonel Homer is man OF fine presence
and his quick decisive movements plainly indicate bis
military training. For twenty years he was a MEN,
Der OF Eureka Lodge, No 243. F. and A. NJ. Nine
454 He Is member Of the New EnGland society. the
Republican Club and oher social and political organ
nations.
Grand Marshal George NJ Barry has issued his first
general order for Memorial Day, appointing Comrade
Max Reece his Adjutan General and Chief of staff !:
Comrade william H. stone Assistant Adjutant-G Gen
eral, and Comrade Webster Young Aide de- Camp. and
giving notice that he will on April 20 establish his
headquarters at the Spnger House, University Place
and Union Square. to be open for business daily from
10 Q. m. TO 10 p. lie cordially invites comrades TO
vslt headquarters.
The resolutions recently adopted by Noah L. Farm
ham Post, No. 45a. the subject Of pensions con-
unue to call ont rn criticisms Of other posts and Of
comrades generally. In these resolutions Farnham
Post declared that 1.-THE only veterans entitled pen
sions those who, By wounds disabilities
incurred In the service Of their country prevented
from earning living in their respective Calling.
they might have done had zach wounds disabilities
not been incurred, and whose circumstances such
ss to justify them in calling the country for aid
support"
At q recent encampment Of Reno Post No. a
the action OF Farnham Post referred to Past Com
mander p s. Bglin committee Of one, with
request that he report resolution expressive OF Reno
Posts sentiments. COmrade DiSlin submitted a
resolution, which after exhaustive debate was
unanimously adopted. In the speeches made the de-
nverance Of Farnham Post severely handled
The resolution offered by COmrade Biglii was as
follows
THAT II IS the OF Reno Post. No a. Depart
". Y. &. a. r.. that the resolutions referred
II for It's Endorsement by Noah L. Farnham Post, No
l5s, Department n. Y. G. A. r., relative to pension
matters is objectionable insult the Grand Army
Of the Republic, TO ali soldiers, sailors ard marines
who fought for the preservation OF glorious Unon
and TO the widows and orphans of comrades who
gave up their lives in defence Of ther country
!, is the further Of Reno Post that comrade
~ tioni Is IN lSp
ligauon and a traitor TO order and must be
political trickser who hopes TO advance his personal
Interests at the expense OF his comrades IT is our
further judgment that post that would adopt such
resolutions are strangers TO the fundamental pnn-
clples of order, and should be requested to sur
render their charter"
The National Association OF Naval Veterans has
made thorough preparations taking part in the
naval review OF April 81 The naval veterans will
assemble In conformity with Special Squadron Order
No. l." issued by Admiral Osborn, commanding. at
Pier ), North River. at As a. IN. for special duty
In connection with the great review. The, flagship
of the First Division will be under command of Cap
tain James p. Halland, Of the Farrugut Association
and that Of the second division under command OF
Captain W. G. Herbert, OF tie Monitor Association
The following details have been made Fleet captain,
Samuel Altman; senior aid and chief Of staff, q. W
Bostwick aid to feet captain. Charles Baily fleet
ordnance officer p. L. Flynn; division signal officers,
~.
Lorenzo Travcr VI. ID. AL slApmates must report
IN full uniform they will not be permitted TO EN-
bark and must provide for themselves one days
cooked rations All National officers on the active
or retired llst commanding officers and members OF
naval veteran associations not attached 70 the home
division will report TO the senior aid and chief oil
staf.
Delegations from Alexander Hamilton. Horace Il.
Clahin. and Judson Fitzpatrick posts Joined with
John A. Rawlings Post. No. so, last Wednesday In
paying the last sad rites to the memory OF Colonel
Timothy ianley. The funeral took place at Colonel
lIanley's home, and was conducted by Comradc
Father Elliott OF the Church OF the Paust Fathers.
The burial was at Cypress Hills. In accordance with
the ritual Of the Grand Army. The dead soldier
served In the british Army. In the Ci1mci and IN
India as a soldier OF the 4th Royal Dragons. and
took part In the seses OF ebastopoi and Lucknow. lie
entered the Unoh Army in the Dth New York Cavalry
end rose from dutant to lieutenant-colonc During
tie war he passed through fortytwo engagements. IN
one OF which he was seriously wounded At the
Iastie Of smthGcld, Va, Shot passed through bis
left lung, penetrated the body coming out the
spine Prom this Wound he never recovered. and 1t
Horace X. Calm Post. No 37s. will celebrate the
evening April 10 The Entertainment Committee has |
engaged Miss Carrie Hun King Soprano Nine. Julie
be and Adop Clos pa5ist also Miss Edna
Springer. the youthful elocutionst Colonel Asa Bird |
Gardner win deliver short @rao% Te ceenrs
twenty hftll-st and MadisOnave.
PAST Quartermaster Nc" Fater. Of }. l.. Rlker |
.6sIing the dust Of Sew-Jersey from his feet re-
turned to the metropolis where he Is at No. SO First
The new Grand Army roster Of the Department of |
New York shows that there are now In this depart |
uspt 66S posts Increase 81 fourteen ia the last |
year, and Of twenty-five since 1851
tenth ave and Ninety thlrd.st, on Friday April u,
: e conrade rhF o~e speech WI" be made
70 AID TIE EXCHANGE FOR wONAYS WORK.
The addresses to be delivered by Bishop Potter.