The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-20
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CALIFORNIA;

CALIFORNIA
Admiral d. d. Porter Post. 1859. Oakland
Com. j. r. Scupham; s. V. c. Charles +. Lam
caster; J. " c., Charles II. Redington Surg,
J. Hamilton Todd NJ. d.; Chap, J. g. Lemon !;
Adj't H. Sidney Smith O. NJ, Andrew Holly
wood; s. NJ, c. b. NJ. Barrows: @ NJ. s, Jacob
Jenne; o. d.. S. p. Babcock; O. g., George A.
Hussey.
ILLINOIS,
Alfred Harrison Post, 152, Palestine-Com
George w. Walker; S. V. c., VIM. T. Allen !;
j. V. C., Orin Apple; o. d., Dan. b. Mills;
O. g.. Press Carver; @. NJ, J. W. beaverton;
Chap. Lem. J. Essex; Surg. Rob't n. Martin !;
S. NJ, p. Brimberry; Q. NJ. s., BENZ. Wood !;
Adj't Geo. b. Sweet.
INDIANA
Comrade E. Tower, Junior Vice Commander
Hammond Post. 231, Msrengo writes: Ham
mond Post was organized, Sept Is, 1883, by
Gen. James c. Neatch Mastering Officer
We now number over 90 members in good
standing. We have commodious hall, built
during the last year, and have Just put down
a new carpet, the gift of Comrade w. II. Hob
son, who is helpless invalid. Meade Camp
S. of v, is also in fourishing condition, and
a great help to ns. We meet every Tuesday
evening, and the latchstring hangs on the out
side for all comrades who may chance 10 visit
our town."
cbhob rlelo fobl, ISo Elknart-Com., henry
II. Stearns; s. V. c., Harrison w. Godfrey !:
J. " c., Frank Dunbar; Chap, J. C. Stuck !;
q M, w. NJ. George; Adj't, Theo. f. Epson !;
Surg, J. a. Bigelow; o. d., Nelson Bressan !;
o. O., John Allison.
IOWA.
ClOutman Post. Ottumwa-Com., George II.
Wheelock S. V. C., T. r. Buckley; J.V.C.. M.
/. Kirk; Adjt, J. L. Harmon; O. NJ. David
Throne; o. D., Levi Hills; Surg. DR. W. L.
Orr; Chap Rev. l. z. Teter; o. G., Capt.
Crawley.
KANSAS
Abilene Post, SO. Abilene-Com, h A. Keve
= '; C. N. Gardner; J: V. C.; E, S. tanning;
y NJ, ID. Matteson; Chap, w. S. Anderson;
O. d., J.. Lipps; O. g.. ID. Lightner; Surg, E.
S. KeIlar; Adj't, NJ. p. Jolley.
KEKTUcKY.-
Comrade A. s. Cole. of Fearis, is candidate
for Department Commander Croxton Post q
will place has name in nomination at the Mays-
willie Encampment in April. Comrade Cole has
served three terms as Commander Of Croxton
Post, and five successive terms as its Quarter.
master. lie has always taken an active in
terest in GAR. work
Hancock Post, 81. Gap Creek-Com.. F M
Brisnett; S. V. C., J. i. Beck: J. VIC. Nj
Bertran; AdJt, c. W. Cattson Q. NJ, L. j.
Taylor; Surg, A. b. Davis: Chap. E. n. Nc
Gufey o. d., G. w. Ramsey; o. G., Thos.
Burris; s. n, John Allen Q. M. S., NJ. M.
Upchnrch.
MASSACHUSETTS,
The 18th annual Encampment Of the Massa.
cbUsetts Department was held in Lowell last
week. The harmony Of action Was something
entirely phenomenal, and for the FIRST time in
many years business far advanced that
nearly ali the officers were elected during the
brst days session. Commander J. w. Thayer
presided with much ability throughout the
meeting and bis annual address will long be
remembered by those who heard il as one of
the very best. During the FIRST DAYS session
the Encampment was honored by the presence
OF Commander-in-Chief ]. n. Walker and mem
bers OF his STAB; National President Of the
N.RC., Mrs. l.. A. Turner, and some members
oil her stah; aud delegation OF ladies from the
Massachusetts Department WRC All the
visitors made brief addresses. At the close of
business on Thursday, the annual banquet was
given, at which many prominent guests were
present. At the after-dinner exercises Com
manoer Ihayer was presented with a magnifi.
cent Past Department Commanders gold badge
by members OF has staff and Asst Adi't.Geu.
Hubert o. Moore was presented with a beauti.
ful gold watch and chain by members of the
order. The presentation OF the former was by
Comrade George w. Marsh. and the latter by
Comrade c. ID. Hendrickson, both In fine style.
The following Delegates were chosen Henry
). Lacy, Charles S. Anthony, Henry w Cove
A. J. Hunt, M. q. ID. Swift John w. Young,
John K. Norwood, John Lancy, James T.
Cutter, Charles ID. Hendrickson, William p.
Burrage, Eben w. Pike, T. S. Pevey. W. n.
Tyler, Augustus Boyeioy, r. S. Locke, T. 7.
Harlow. George W. Powers. Franklin o. Barnes
Burrill Smith, Charles NJ. Smith, Gnstavus Is.
Williams, 5. 4. Maynard, L. Edwin Dudley.
Al the close Of the business on Thursday the
following newly-electcd officers were installed :
Department Com maDder VIM. A. Derby, Spring
field; ;. V. c., John M. Dcane Fall River
J. v. c., John j. Gilman, Boston Chap. Mark
j. Taylor, Canton; Medical Director Dr. Frank
W. Graves, WOburn; Asst Adjt-Gen., Hubert
q. Moore, Lynn. Council OF Administration
Charles Clark Adams Post lib, Boston Sidney
Siblcy. Post IS. Fitcbburg: Charles r. FISH
Post l65, Lowell; Henry w. Downs, Post 62
Newton; Harvey Buck. Post 10, Worcester
Past National Commander George S. Merrill
was the installing officer.
The next annual Department Encamp ment
will be held in Worcester
The Massachusetts Aids on COMMANDMENT
Chief Walkers staff entertained him most roy
ally Saturday evening at the American House
IN Boston. The Aids assembled at D. m aud
shortly before o'claak Comrades Ross and