The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-01-04
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT

The DEPARTMENT Commander again urges all
Posts la the Department who have not already
done so, to take steps at once Tor the formation
of Woman's Relief Corps and Sons OF Vet
Grams Camp in connection with their Post or
ganization. Experience has abundantly prov
en- the beueiicence OF these no!ie auxiliaries
as strong arm of support and an unfaling
advantage in promoting the principles and IN
huence of our beloved Order.
The 9th annual meeting of the Department
Encampment will he held in Foot Guard Ar
mory Hartford, on the I4th and 18th of Feb
ruary. Full details of railroad fare, hotel
rates, etc. will be published later. Posts or
comrades desiring to secure accommodations
now should communicate with COmrade Frank
J.. Pidge. 10 WOodbiDe street, Hartford, Conn.,,
Chairman of Committee on Accommodations.
At the Campfire held by S. p. Ferry Post,
New Canaan, there were present for the first
time in the Post room the officers OF the De-
partment. Speeches were made hy COmman-
der Rogers in the interest of the old soldiers.
followed by a short talk by Senior Vice De-
pariment Commander S. II. Brakeman. Capt.
Roe, of the Soldiers Home, gave few remarks
on the Home, telling the comrades how the
veterans were cared for at that institution. He
was followed by other members of the Post,
after which all partook of the refreshments.
Mansfield Post. 3d. Middletown-Com., A. q.
Mckee; s. V. c.. Chas. II. Curtis; J. V. c..
Geo. H. Harrison; Q. NJ, Jos. II. Daniels (;
Chap, C. D. Rice; o. d., J. II. Osborne; o. g.,
r. II. Whitaker; Surg, a. g. Bethel.
ILLINOIS,
The recent visit of George G. Meade Post, 444,
OF Englewood, TO Geo. H. Thomas Post, s. in Ma
sonic Temple, Chicago was an event among the
veterans long to he remembered. An interesting
incident marked the proceedings Of the even
ing. A membe of Geo. II. Thomas Post. Comrade
Howe, is blind, and unable TO attend the meet
ings Of the Post unless accompanied by friend.
il was announced in Post meeting that Com
raie Howe had been assisted TO the meeting by
an ex-COnfederate soldier, who was then wait
ing at the outposts to escort the afflicted COM
Tade TO his home again. Commander c. Ii.
Tebhetts closed the Post in regular forIn. after
which a cordial invitation to enter was ex-
tended to the ex-JOhnny. lie was escorted to
the Commanders station and hearty well
come was accorded him. The visitor was Geo.
s. Markham now resident of Chicago In re-
sponse TO the universal call for a speech he took
the plat form, and in a brief address, in passages
Of eloquence, awoke responsive thrill in the
breast of every cOmrade in the room. He had
fought for cause he then believed TO be right
but since the restoration OF peace he had seen
his error, and was now as proud as any citizen
OF the grand old flag. united Republic, the
best country beneath the dome of heaven.
Capt. Jack Crawford, the " Poet Scout" who
WAS also present as a visitor, made a ringing
speech in response 10 the ex Confederate Cap
tain. At the close of his remarks the " Poet
Scout" imprOvised few lines as a good
natured hit at the comrades of Thomas Post
who had sought quarters up at such a great
elevation above ibe ground. The visitors
were escorted to the ban9uet-room and sat
down 10 nice repast. The remaining hours
were passed in song and story, closing with
Capt. Crawlord's famous version of
marching Through Georgia"
Harvey b. DodwOrth Post, Musicians Chi
cagO--Com., lie Roy Van Horn; s V. c., John
P. King; J. V. ca l. Dreaves; Q. NJ. C. N.
CUrrieT.
IOWA.
p NJ. Coder Post, 9s. Vinton. met in regular
Session Thursday evening, Dec IA. After the
opening exercises two recruits were mustered
IN. Past Asst A.-G. C. l.. Longiy, of Post g.
was present, aud after inspecting the Post
thoroughly, he eomplimented them on their
excellent cor dition in every respect. The Post
then proceeded with the election of officers
which resulted as follows: Com. 4. II. Rowe;
g. V. CIV. II. Brown; J. Y. C.. G. K Coovemt;
Chap, S. NJ. Edmonds; Surg. ". Meredith; O.
d., Harper Scott; o. G., w. s. Hanna: Q. NJ,
&. Tinkham. Between so and 60 members
were present. besides many visiting comrades
who expressed surprise and pleasure at the
manner in which tie business was conducted
After short address by Comrade Lonely, it
wa vO;ed unanimously to partake OF an oyster
supper, which was done in good shape aud
thus ended one Of the many pleasant meetings
OF the year.
KEETUCKY.-
q. W. Latham Post Up, Clifty, has adopted
resolutions IN regard 10 that part of the Pres-
dents message which asserts that there are
thousands of neighborhOOds which have their
well-kuown fraudulent pensioners. The reso-
luiions denounce the attack upon the soldiers
as unwarranted, asserting that it is the will of
the GAR. that the pensiOn-roll should be roll
Of honor; they ask the President 10 be more
specific, that they may aid the authorities in
ferreting out any such as may exist in their
neighbOrboOd.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Post I3g, SOmervile, has appointed q com.
piiice consisting of 25 Of its members TO de-
wise means for assisting the poor of that city.
Ericsson Post l09 TempeiOn-Co Chas
Wheeler; s. V. G., NJ. V. b. Grimes J. Y. G..
Albert Sturgess; Surg. J. Prescott Cutting;
Chap, Justin J. Kendall: o. d., George p
Hawkes.; o. g., Wni. II. Hatch.
Thomas \. Gardner Post, POI. Nantucket
Com, Josiah +. Murphey; S. V. c.. Obed g.
Smith; }. V. C.. Franklin B. Murphey: Q. NJ,
Edward Is. Husscy; Chap, BENJAMIN A. Coffin:
Surg, Francis b. Smith o. D.. Edward H.
Wing; O. g.. Stephen S. Peterson.
Gettysburg Post. 19l. Boston-Com.. VIM. J..
Ross; $. V. C.. John f. Burnham; J. V. c.,
BENZ V. Coburn; Chap. BENZ Z. Hemenway !:
o. d., Albert Cooper; o. G., Nm. II. Fitzgerald.
MICHIGAN
Mark Thompson Post, 2G9, Plain we'll Com,
II. 5. StrattOn; s. v. C., A. Purdy; J. V. C..
Vim. Cox; q. ~, w. ID. Talbot: Surg, George
Mum; Chap, John Fletcher; o. d., Charles
Mason; o. g.. Charles Adams.
Fitzgerald Post, l25. Hastings-Com James
w. Cutters; :. V. G., Hannibal Marble: J.V. C..
A. ii. Loveland; Surg. John Rouse; Chap,
Traverse Phillips; q. b.. Wright Garrison /:
o. d., VIM. Reami o. e., Fred Hart.
MISSOURI
Pinhart Post. 26s, Brunswick-C Com, II. F.
Lincoln; S. V. C., Seth Marsh; J. V. C., Geo.
,Heckler; q NJ, Richard Gutzsehebauch; Surg,
J. +. Cunningham; Chap. BENZ. Showers O. D.,
Joseph Cross o. c., J. Z. Randolph
Gen. Geo. b. Smith Post. So Sedalia-Com.
Daniel Grow; S. V. C., john Rppey; ]. V. C.,
Milton Barde; Chap, John Hoisman; Q. NJ.
J. A. Capen Surg, J. w. Trader; o. d., Ira #.
Bronson; o. G., John n. Clark.
NEW YORK.
Mansfield Post. IS, Brooklyn, gave its an.
nual benefit 10 widows and orphans al the
Empire Theater Oh Dec 81. The program was
very clever one and every seat 10 the house
was occupied. The Post made about 81 200 on
the entertainment, which amount will be ex-
pended by the Post Relief Committee
The reception given by Kitching Post, go.
f0Dkers, 10 Department Commander Cleary
was one Of the most brilliant affairs of the
season IN that Department. The hail. although
quite large, was filled 10 OVERLOOKING Com
mander Ceary made speech followed by Past
Conimander-ip-Chief Palmer after which MANY