The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-03-15
N. T. C. G. GUARDS.
Connecticut and Massachusetts Hold Re-
unions-Michigan and Missouri to Follow
Connecticut Reunion.

Connecticut and Massachusetts Hold Re-
uniOns-Michigan and Missouri to Follow
Connecticut Reunion.
The semi-annual Reunion at the home OF Brother
and Sister Twining. Waterbury, is reported a de-
lightful celebration Of Washington's birthday.
There goodly number present, and a
pleasant morning was spent in fraternal greeting
and in looking the collection of curios brought
by the host from Salt Lake and the Yosemite Valley
which he visited last year. A bountifu dinner fol-
lowed, and this by business meeting when IA new
members were received. Then came musical and
literary program, well carried out and including a
paper on the work of the Quarts by Sister Mary
NJ. Culver. A collection taken for Mrs Ella
Weaver for whom, much sympathy was exnre-sed
Some OF the Guards left the afternoon train but
nearly score stayed all night, spending a ght-
full evening in song, recitation and social converse
MASSACHUSETTS REUNION.
Massachusetts, Division N.TCC. Guards held
its llth meeting Feb %. in Friendship Hall, Bos-
ton; Past Commander Mamie L. Best in chair.
The day was perfect and goody number present
Sister Eva T. Pryor. OF Rhode Island. q well
visitor. The meeting was very interesting.
during which a collection TAX ell in aid of nm
invalid sister (Irs. Ella Weaver Monticello m /
There was novel way OF raising another dollar
Yours truly carried "A coupon cake. an idea wholly
original. Is cut into 10 blocks, in of which
was snugly hidden coupon, emitting the one who
got IL to photograph Each block sold for 10 cen
Mamie Best got the coupon thus taking the photo
graph. The plan caused lots of T. and the
cake disappeared quickly. The 81 received for it
was added TO the collection. making S2.25 10 send
to the invalid.
Then came a peanut hunt, and Mamie Best shut
in the cloak-room while they hid about a
quart of peanuts. When were admitted there
great scrambng trying who should first fl II
the little fancy bags given us. Brother FAIRBANKS
got the most and took first prize n dainty scarf
pin, formed like n Ratchet set with pearls Sister
Carrie Brggs ionnd the least. and got bg-eyed
owl.
Then followed the conundrum party About so
conundrum-, written on slips OF paper, were dis
tributed and read IN turn III the holder could not
guess the answer the Others given "a chance
Many were guessed but many more were an.
swered by the leader, Sister Maud Smith who held
the answers to all.
Brother Alger chief among the good guess
ers, vcriiable Yankee. The entertainment was
The annual meeting will be held April 49, unless
otherwise ordered. at the same hall
LoyalIy-Anne l.. Williams, Adjutant, pro tenn.
MISSOURI DIVISION.
BROTHER AND SISTER GUARDS: Our 1893 Reunion
held at the time the Sons of Veterans' En-.
cam meni, proved satisfactory that il was de-
cided 10 hold our 1894 meeting in the same con
necion, as 1t brings together many loyal hearts ali
Now. suggest that the Missouri Council of the
Guards confer with the s. OF w. officers and invite
them TO be entertained by the Guards for at least
an afternoon OF their I.ncampment This would
increase the membership OF both and every S. of "
| should acquaint himself with Order; many of
our Guards are in their ranks. IL will be coed for
us all to cooperate III cur patriotic work.
agree with Brother j. +. Cannon in regard to
some OF the Guards never receiving accou nt of
their application dues But the fault does not ali
lie with the officers we have had ritual n neces-
sity for the progress of Order setting forth the
duties of officers and their subordinates and the
form of certificate of mem ership to be issued to
| members promptly on receipt of application and
dues. Loyalty
Charles r. Mills, Senior Vice Commander Or
rick, Mo.
MICHIGAN GUARDS, ATTENTION!
Guards will take place March % at Owosso in
connection with the State GAR. Encampment
Every Z. G. and Guard 10 earnestly requested to
attend and enjoy "a social good time. An inter
esing program will be given. and every one attend
| ing should be prepared to add to the program
G. C's and Guards from other States are also in
vied. Let us make this one of the grandest Re-
| unions Michigan has ever known.
For further Information write to our President
III. Earl loyydin Roclef