The National tribune., 1894-06-14
STRANGE G. C. HAPPENINGS.

DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: There are strange
happenings even in the G. G. Many no doubt
remember that in the early days Of our organ
ization Tennessee Boy and John James met on
c. c. grounds in fierce conflict, the former
asking for simplicity in G. c. matters, espe-
cially for a use of simple words, while the lat
ter spoke out boldly in his learned way, pity
ing Tennessee Boy and his surroundings, when
he could not comprehend without free use of
a dictionary all that the erudite John James
had to say.
The rules passed requiring us to write over
our real names soon identified Tennessee Boy
and many were the letters he received ex-
pressing degree of enjoyment over the battle
of words between the two Unkn0wns." For
some reason John James saw proper to keep
himself unknown, and to this day his identity
is shrouded in vail of mystery.
Years have passed, and only occasionally
would some C. c. reminder bring back to the
memory of Tennessee Boy his antagonist, and
he had supposed that John James had long
since lost sight of the C.. C.
But in the recent prize contest on literary
style, strange to say. that Tennessee Boy and
John James were the contestants; but the
former would never have known it had not the
latter written him speaking of the strange CO.
incidence.
This time he serenely hobs up over the name
Of Guy Pelion, and carries of the palm, but is
careful to keep his address hidden, and notice
our Chairman of PROCESS Work is asking for It,
that the prize may be forwarded him.
Who this scholarly G. c. Is no one seems to
know. Like Scotts "Black Knight" he
bravely meets the foe and vanquishes him.
while the c. c. is wondering who he is and
from whence he halls.
o, thou "Great Unknowni" Peer Of the
" Rt. Hon. John James," who Sir Walter Scott
introduced to the world, the G. c. send you
greetings through this medium, and pray you
that You meet oftener with us about our Round
Table Loyalty
Emmett Searcy. Haley, Tenn.
FRIENDLY SALUTE
EDITOR c. c.: Mary thanks for the beautiful
souvenir spoon received some time ago. and ex-
cuse me for not acknowledging it before.
have been i'll ever since but the dear old TRIB-
UNE lie friend and companion. / wonder how
so many comrades get along without it. It Is
meat and drink to me.
Some one proposes to suspend the Picture
Gallery. No, no, kind Editor; it is the life Of
the Loyal Home Workers. How eagerly look
for some kind friend through the Picture Gal
lery every week when get the dear old TRIB-
USE.
And THE TRIBUNE Exchange has suspended.
Perhaps it is as well. So many ask favors and
never send stamp or acknowledge the receipt
Of anything when sent. love TO help those
who ask help, but if they are not able to write
they should get some one 20 write for them.
And where have our friends flown to-the
old Guards? Some have married, some have
bought farms, etc. An, those true and ever
faithful friends, where are they2 And what
has become OF the hermit, j. Il. Miller? He
was TO give the G. C. a lesson in cooking and
needlework. Send us a specimen of your PEN
msnship. Let US know If you are in the land
of the living.
Idaho, how does the world use your
Colorado, how is your healthf
San Diego. how you getting slong9
My best wishes 10 all the C. G. friends every
where.
Mrs. Mary A. Weaver, Senior Vice President
ofWm. Mayer Relief Corps ls3, Alma, Mich
CLUB WHISPERS.
June Is / graduate on the piano in the Ne.
braska Conservatory of Music. Lincoln, and
about the last OF June / expect to go to Cali.
fornia to teach piano and violin. would be
pleased TO hear from any California c. G.
Jessie johnson. AS South Thirteenth street
Lincoln, Neb.
A longtime member of the C. c.. who ha.
granted many similar favors, asking nothing
in return, would be glad to receive silk and
satin pieces for crazy quilt
Anna De Luun. Middle Sprite. N. Y.
The funeral services Of John s., infant sor
of Harry II. and Nettie McGrew Finley, was
| held at the First Baptist Church, Trenton
| April 13 last, Rev. p. NJ. S. Kenny officiating
Many friends attended the burial in MspI,
Grove Cemetery.
"There Is no flock. however watched and tended
But one dead lamb is there"
Hattie E. RUSSELL Haley. Tenn. awarded
| prize to John Brunny, the c. c. artist. for
! hand-painted celluloid photograph holder.