The National tribune., 1893-01-26
PROGRESS AND PATRIOTISM.

DEAR c. c. AND GUARDS: Owing to n severe at
tack of n disease contracted in the Union army from
1861 to 1864, have been prevented from enjoying
the Christmas of 1892 with sister. some IS miles
away, whom l had promised To visit; but IN lieu
bachelor quarters enjoying the Christmas number
of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and thinking OF a
recently formed plan of mine for promoting the
cause Of Progress aud Patriotism and the interests
of the Order of c. G. Guards, by writing letters
from time TO time to be published i'll the G. c. page
of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE. upon the two great
periods In this worlds hi-tory-the non progress
sive period previous to the discovery of America,
and The progressive period inaugurated by the
Columbian era. and the grand work which lies
to the latter period, which has just entered upon
its 400 II year.
have been appointed Chairman of our Histori-
cal Committee, and rs l appear to be the sole
representative, far rs has been announced, in.
tend to have things pretty much my own way, and
to fill that chair rs it was never filled before. AT
first thought that the Editor had made n mistake
in the appointment, and did not like 1t. but was
too loyal TO decline yet have since changed my
mind, and glad OF the opportunity which
the appointment gives me TO do something great
and grand in this fourth Centennial year OF the
Columbian period, which the world now cele-
brttes. Perhaps other work ill-health may
prevent my getting letters ready for publication as
| could wish, but | have determined to
write them ana they will eventually appear; first
to- be published singly. and aherward collectively
in book form / give no further idea of my
work until my first letter is finished.-Hartley b.
Gates, Siansead. Canada
BE ENTHUSIASTIC AND EARNEST.
FRIENDS OF THE c. G. GUARDS: 1t is the duty of
every &. &. and Guard to be enthusiastic. Ii is
almost impossible for who has not bad expe-
rirnce TO calculate how trying 1t is to the
officers of the various State Divisions to keep alive
the interests for which we stand pledged, one and
all. Now wake up friends rekinde yonr patri-
otc fire, that it may throw light upon your path
way perpetuaIly If orr fathers bad been rs slow
TO act lis of us, where would we have been
to-day? 1t is for them we'll ourselves that
this organization was perfected; therefore, show
your coiors and be alive in the interests of your
State Division. II you are delinquent. pay up. II
you need flag for your Division, assist by giving
"A dollar. You will never regret it. When your
Commander calls meeting, attend II possible. 1t
il the life of your Division. If you are of a
committee act we'll your part and be progressive:
Be ready to uphold that which is good and
condemn that which is bad. Assist the sick grasp
their hand in friendship. This 10 loyalty. Be
charitable; for
CUP of cold water, in charity given.
Is remem bered with joys in the skies
We are all human, we all have to die,
And six feet of earth makes US all of one size.
Thus has the old adage for years; therefore.
appeal to every c. G. Guard ut home and abroad,
to do his duty. B. patriotic, progressive show
your loyalty. In union is strength. Fraternaily,
Pro Patra--F. b. Livingston, Junior Vice Com
mander, Logansport, lnd.
PITTsBURa c. G. CIRCLE.
DEAR EDITOR c. C. FRIENDS There will be
Sister o. Bell Hoffman. 1873 Pearl street. Pttsburg
Pa. for the purpose of perfectng Keystone Circle
(Pa) c. c. Guards. Let all the Guards and Q. G.'s
of western PENNSYLVANIA turn in full force and
make this meeting and Circle loyal and success
full Friends, rally round the flag and your
officers. II you have not yet joined the Guards do
30 now or come meeting with this purpose
in view. Don't stay out of the ranks. Let us work
together for or more of those prizes the dear
old TRIBUNE has so generously offered. There are
enough G.. c. in this vicinity TO make ours one of
the largest Circles in this any other Division.
Connt me az one favoring "a book compiled from
Editors Chats" happy New Year to all. Pro
IL. All. Do
Hughes Mcdonald. President, simpsons Store
Pa o. Bell Holman, Vice President, 1873 Pearl ST.,
Pittsburg.
desire TO exchange postal autos, stamp photos
and cards with all c. C.'s.--John NJ. Anderson.