The National tribune., 1894-07-26


Q. M. and Adj't, Charles C. Grieves, Ionia
| Investigation, A. C. Brookins, Ienia. Bene-
| st Committee, Ola Blanch Webb, Newport.
| Chairman; Historical, Lizzie Young. Hawkins,
| Chairman; Progress, franklin Stevens. How
| ell, Chairman; Flag Committee, ii. Earl Cow
| din, Rock ford, Chairman. H. Earl Cowdin was
| elected first member of Board of Control. OIL
GERS desiring instruction in their duties should
| address Commander Gogarn, at Munising.
Charles c. Grieves. Quartermaster and Adju-
tant, Ionia, Mich.
PENNSYLVANIA DoINGs
A meeting at the home Of Commander Loui
nj. Stockton to nominate officers of the Penn
| sylvania Division. to be voted for by circulat-
ing ballot according to the plan adopted. was
followed by an entertainment program and
refreshments. Samuel T. Erwin, of Holland,
was among those present. and reports delight
full gathering, with o. Edith Dickey and Lizzie
S. Medley welcome guests.
The nominees are as follows: Pres, Clara E.
Conley, Philadelphia; S. V. p, Margaret j.
McClcland, Morton; Chap, Media Plympton,
West Decatur; Investigator, Hattie 3. La
Munyan; Sergeant-at-Arms. Samuel I. Erwin,
Holland; Board of Control. p e. La Mupyau,
Lizzie 3. Aldrich, VIM. 81. Hayes
VERMONT REUNION.
The fourth annual Reunion of the Vermont
Division, n. 7. c. c. Guards, held at Morris.
ville was grand success. / spent four days
in Morrisville, and my pleasure is indescrb-
able. If you once attend Reunion be sure
nothing will keep You from another.
It was voted to hold but one Reunion the
coming year, and that in connections with the
S. Of V. Encampment. Now, let Vergennes be
the point toward which all your plans tend
Officers elected at the Reunion are as follows:
Pres, Leuore A. Rivers, Bristol; v. P, Ellen
b. Leach, Woleott; Chap, Clara p. Deity, Tin
mouth; Investigator, w. w. Allen. Bellows
Falls; Sergeantat-Arms. F. A. Savery, Proctor;
Sec. Belle N. Dexter, Wolcott; Treas, Lizzie
ID. Webster, Morrisville. Board of Control, M.
J. Leach. Wolcott; Grant s. Lincoln w. Rut-
land; Will A. Persons, Newbury.
The committees are: Progress, Grace E.
Lincoln, West Rutland; Historical, Fred III.
Cole, Perkinsville; Benefit, Ii. L. Crandall,
Manchester.
Retiring officers win turn over to their sue
cessors all books and papers belonging to their
respective Offices. Members in arrears will
forward dues to Lizzie ID. Webster, Treasurer,
Morrisville. All members will consider them
selves recruiting committee and act accord
ingly.
In conclusion allow ME to express my thanks
for the honor you have conferred upon me- and
while feel myself all unworthy OF the position
it shall be my earnest endeavor to not betray
the trust. Most loyalty
Lenore A. Rivers, Bristol, W., President
vermont y. Z. UuaruS.
GUARDS ALL.
President Frank McMurray, of Ohio has ap.
pointed Maude b Gibson, of Canton, Secretary,
to succeed Mildred Baldwin resigned.
Alice L. Cress Steubenvlle, O.. Quarter
master Ohio Division, says: e | am looking
forward to good timo in Pttsburg, and hope
to meet many familiar faces"
Margaret l.. Hover has received prize from
Minnie A. Tanquary for the prettiest postal
autograph.
II. Earl Cowdin, of the Michigan Division
\. I. C. G. Guards, and editor of the Rock ford
Register, was bonored by being elected Senior
Vice Commando, Sons of Veterans nc q he Three
Rivers Encampment. Brother Cewdin, who is
one of the rising young men Of the Wolverine
State, has scared a true helpmeet in his vile,
who is Junior Vice President Of the Relief
Corps at Rock ford.
Mrs. Mary A. Stewart, Ruff. Colo, reyl wing
to {. Z. inquiry. reports herself well! and the
Colorado climate very healthy, with its pure,
free air. She thinks that If the Government
would spend half as much for irriyating its
soil as it does in the South TO keep tie water
of the fields. Colorado would compete with
any country in the world for fruits and grains.
Alfred Rediger, Moherville, Kan who belongs
to the Kansas Guards Sons of Veterans, and u.
E. Church, and who is writing for two news
papers, woald like to hear from C. c. members
of every State in the Union.
j. III. Robinson, Democrat, Va, would like to
hear from those having Cancelled Columbian
stamps
Lou b. Staring. Grand View. Rhea County,
Tenn, will furnish c. C.. cards with name,
badge, and Division for 30 cents per 100, or so
for % cents; silver or postal money order with
orders. Patronize bin for Reunion cards, and
help needy and worthy brother. lie thinks
the Editors suggestion good one for Division
officers to watch the " Roll Call and write new
members to join the Guards.
Brother Emmett Searcy, Of Tennessee. is
doing good work for the y. T. c. &. Guards in
The Recreation Echo. published at Knoxville.
The Guards have the initial page.
John p. Miller Beloit, Wis, who is an en-
thusiatic G. C., says:
If like TO our Guards we'd grow
Our Bsiure through lirps must show,
Oar hearts be fitted here below
To dwell with Him above"
The Michigan Division will go TO Pittsburg
headed by that tail young patriot Of the prai-
ries, Julius w. Gogarn. as Commander Con-
many