The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02
N. T. G. G. GUARDS.
Something of What Our Busy Ones are
Doing and Saying.


Minnie g. Curry Adiutant Rhode Island Guards,
reports the Division quarterly meeting Jan Ii.
at the residence of Eva r. Pryor, when the follow
ing officers elected for the ensuing year
Com. II A. Webber Cenierville; :. V. c., Eva i.
Pryor. Provdence; J. V. C.. Mary S. Potter. Prori
dcnce; Chap, John Il. Pickett, Arlington; Adj't.
Mckenzie; Investigator Eva r. Pryor; Benefit,
Mary =. Potter. Emma j. Burt, Mary l.. McGrail;
Historians. w. A. Mckenzie. Minnie g. Curry.
Emma Martin. Commander Iowa Guards. calls
the attention Of many G. C.'s of long standing to
the fact that they not Guards. She cites many
examples. noticeabiy the &. C.'s III Correction vile,
aud urges them To join the Guards and form local
Circle. Edna NJ Poor. Independence. is Inves,i-
gato or, and Mrs. Will II. Woodring Qusrtermastcr
The Division dues are 80 cents which include Ma
tional Those in arrears are requested to pay.
John NJ. Anderson, Secretary Pennsylvania Di-
vision. Speers. Pa, reports the formation OF Key
stone Circle and says in conclusion:
The Circle begs leave to tender thanks to Sister
Hoffman, who contributed SO much 10 the meetings
success and whom we found To- be most estina-
bic young lady. Now, sister Circles look To your
co!ors. keystone Circle is destined to become a
power for good. Our number is small now, but
we have plenty Of good material to work on. and
we intend 10 keep ut IL until Circle is pushed
into the front ranks Of Progress and Patriotism.
We give in viiation to all western Penn
sylvnnia Guards and c. e. to join us. Send in your
names aud money to the Secretary at once. aud
you will receive prompt attention and never
greet IT,"
Emmett Searcy Commander Tennessee Guards
Haley. Tenn, desires to say that in his article urg
ing G. C.'s TO join the Guards il should have read:
Send to Lou NJ Staring Hartman Tenn. or TO
me for membership hanks. and send applications
To John King, Sewanee. Chairman Investigating
Committee
comes pleas the G. G. to join the Guards. Surely
such noble effort, combined with untiring energy,
deserves success, and will certainly win. i. D.
Brown, Commander Illinois Guards, is among the
number urging loyal &. CTS to come into the
charmed ranks of faithful Guards.
NEW JERSEY REUNION
DEAR GUARDS: An enjoyable social meeting of
the New Jersey Division of Guards was held AT the
home Of National Councilman Lizzie s. Meley, at
Swedesboro, n. j., Feb. l6 There were present
Commander Lou NJ Stockton and Adi't Maggie
McCielland OF the Pennsylvania Division. and Ida
May Rayberi. May Huff T. Harry Stiles Lizzie
aud Louie Eldridge. Eleanor Maui. Hope 8. Black.
Lille and Lulu KHhule. Joseph Mitchell, Lille
Emma Cunard, and Warner Hargrove, of New
Jersey. The time was pleasantly spent In viewing
Lizzie's collection of c. c. autographs and photo
graphs and playing games in the evening. BY
means OF these social gatherings n deeper enthu-
siasm and fraternal spirit Is promoted; this pres
ent occasion being the means of an addition of six
members to our Division. From my observa-
ton and experience with several social Guard
meetings. can advise the giving of them when
convenient. On behalf Of the New Jersey
Division | extend my gratitude TO the Swedes-
boro Guards for excellent entertainment. There
yet few of you who are delinquent with
your dues. You have all been notified, and why
master l. May Huff. 221 Van Horne street. Jersey
City Nj? IT the dues are not paid In a very
short time we shall be obliged to drop your names
from the rolls which we very much regret 10 do
M. Warner Hargrove, Division Commander,
Browns Mills n. j.
WAIT NOT FOR ANOTHER.
DEAR C. c. AND GUARDS: In our great work OF
progress aud patriotism let not wait for another.
Let all feel that the work is much to per-
form "a auyone's
We are increasing in membership very rapidly.
. but are increasing rapidly in the objects
to which we slant pledged? This is personal and
direct question, aud rs the answer comes in the
negative confronted with the question. How
are rapidly to do the work." Tie
answer to this is, Go to work and not wait for
another TO do the work. How many of us have
been carelessiy and ndolently living the long
years away since organ Zation? Have we done
all we cotsid for the betterng of our noble Union?
Have been alert To- lie cry of distress and
sorrow among brothers aud sisters. and have
done what we could to- make such life brighter?
For one must sadly admit that have not done
what could. How many willing to make
siniilnr confession? Confession Is good for the
soul" and many feel they have not done all
they could, have not lived up to their duty let
confess it, and covenant among ourselves that
eucefsrih We will go into the field where the labor
is the hardest, and there win golden laurels in
behalf of our noble organization.
Our organization is too large now to content
ourselves ia idleness and doing nothing We want
a working organization This we must have. and
we must do something that will bring imperishabIe
glory to our country. Brothers and sisters. want
10 press this home to your hearts, for feel that
none Of us, have done what we could. We have
been too careless and when appeal has been
n duty demanded. we have waited one for the
other. and let many Of the appeals go unheeded.
Please pardon me for making personal iustra-
ton prove that this is true. When God visited
a very severe life-trial upon me, which 1 made
known IA few weeks ago through our dear old
TRIBUNE, aud asked for letters of sympathy. there
were but few responded As it has been In my
case am sure it has been in others. Instead of
taking the appeal as coming direct to us we have
others, will respond to this appeal and no use for
me- Here is where we have made the great mis-
take, and let us not make it again. Whenever in
the future an appeal is made let all respond to it
ntaneousy. This will show the loyalty that
we have pledged to each other. and also that every
G. G. and Guard, no matter how humble. holds n
tender place in affections. Their wants
ours to alleviate. and we should show an interest
in their behalf. We have promised loyalty to- each
show neither by idleness. BE it said to our credit
we have some that have always been ready to re-
spond to duys call. If it had not been, doubtless
we would have long since ceased as organiza-
ton. Then one and all, up and to work. Let's
make the present year the best and sweetest
we have yet experienced.-G. Elmer Slater, Haley,
Tenn.
CLUB WHISPERS.
Many years ago. when The G. G. was in its in
fancy, my name appeared frequently among the
contributors. but lately have only been an in
terested reader of the communications of others.
/ congratulate you all upon the grand work you
are doing to advance Progress and Patriotism.
The c. &. is improved in every department., and
am glad for the increased space. and think we
should NIL feel very grateful Loyally-Alary A.
RUSSELL Fontansbleu Pa.
In answer to Ella Customs question. How
shall pass our Winter evenngs?" would say
that when was at home we all gathered around
the fire. and with books needlework spent the
evening, or oftentimes cracked nuts or popped
corn and enjoyed social chat. Now spend my
evenings in study, but hope soon TO have flushed
my course. / am one of the great family of steno-
graphers, and would be glad to hear from others
LoyalIy-Hattie Oldaker, Grand Island. Neb.
think the c. G. grand, noble circle. 1t gives
a chance for improvement that cannot be had in
any other way.-Carrie Hallowell, Cameron, Mo.
Mildred Baldwin, Fredericktown, o., expresses
herself as very much pleased with the calendar and
souvenir spoon.
Henry W. and Ella Oldaker Shore have moved
from Bromfed Neb to Loup City, where they
will be glad TO see old and new c. G. friends.
TRIBUNE EXCHANGE-WANTED.