The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-04-20

behalf-and every energy to perpetu'
ate patriotism, and working in shar-
monious unit to ever bear to the fore
most rank of citizenship the same
record of self-sacrifice, unselfishness
and love for humanity each man dis
played by heroic deeds in the face of
the enemies of his country.
Charter Perpetual,
The liberal ideas of it's leaders are
demonstrated by the steady progress
and development of the organization.
Their triumph has bequeathed to
veterans a charter that is perpetual,
broad and liberal in character, and
factor in military and naval affairs.
1t made possible for those who served
under the Flag, who formerly ira
versed the country as strangers, to
go where they will and be received
with the comradeship and good will
such as only the true soldier and
sailor knows how to extend.
Under the provisions of the incor-
poration the Army and Navy Union,
u. s, A., perpetual and everything,
will be on hand as the years roll by
to place the laurel wreath on the
graves of the Grand Army veterans,
as it will on the graves of the Span
ish-American War Veterans. The Ar
my and Navy Union will hold itself
forever the guardians of the memory
of the soldiers and sailors of 1861
and 1898, and all who have defended
the honor of our country.
Join our ranks. Do it now. In uni
ty there is strength, Let us get to-
gether, it is the only way to do
things! Comrades and shipmates, let
us unite and prove ourselves worthy
to carry on the noble and patriotic
work.
Membership For FarrisOns.
The Army and Navy Union is con-
ceded the broadest and most liberal
of veteran organizations. Its MEM
bership is not limited to any partic-
ular war or service, but includes all
who have served honorably under
our dear old flag. Its ranks are filled
with veterans of all ways, and in
cludes the young man who today is
serving his first enlistment in the
Army, Navy or Marine Corps. Names
on it's roll recall memories of Buena
Vista, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Apo
mattoX, Hartfords fore-c'sle, and the
Oregon's race around the Horn; of
Manila, Santiago, the fever-stricken
camps of the South, Indian cam
paigns, the Philippine insurrection,
the Boxer Campaign in China, the ex-
petition to Vera Cruz, guarding the
border along the Rio Grande, the
dash into Old Mexico after villa and
the campaigns resultant therefrom.
Garris0ns, How Organized.
Local organizations are designated
"Garrisons." These Garrisons work
under charter issued by the Ma
tional Corps, which authorizes hold
ing of musters, comforting of men,
bership upon eligible persons, selec-
ton of representative to the National
Corps, etc.
A Garrison may be organized by
petition to the National Headquarters
for charter, which may be granted
upon the application of seven or more
persons eligible to membership This
application must be accompanied by
a charter fee of ten dollars. Upon
charter being granted, the Constitu-
tions, Rituals and blank applications
will be furnished. The naming of
Garrisons is optional with the or
ganizers. Name once adopted, can
not be changed, except by permission
of National Corps.
Miscellaneous Information.
The Army and Navy Union has
uniform, badge and but
ton-grips signs and passwords are
fully exemplified that our comrades
may recognize each other. The Ar
my and Navy Union is not a secret |
order and in no way conflicts with |
social, civic or religious lberties.
If this circular interests you why |
not become a member and join a To-
cal Garrison if one exists in your
city or town?
Every comrade holding an honora-
Die discharge from the military or
naval forces of the United States of
America owes it to himself and fam
ly to join some semi-military veteran
Why not let it be the
Army and Navy Union who welcomes
III veterans within it's ranks, and the
me organization whose charter is
Let us unite ourselves in one
trong union of Fraternal Comrade-
hip and make ourselves worthy of
in this great patriotic
rganiZation.
Dated, National Soldiers Home,
enn., April, 1916; Headquarters
'homas S. Crago Garrison, No. 81,
rmy & Navy Union, U. S. A.
J. SHERMAN RILEY,
Commander.
P. ]. MAHAN, Adjutant
JOSHUA S. GRAY,
Paymaster.
For more detailed information
lease call on, or address:
COL. JOHN P. SMITH,
Governor.
CAPT. CHAS. Y. DEADERICK,
Adjutant and Inspector.
LIEUT.. CHAS. E. TROUTMAN,
Sergeant-Major.
CAPT. ROBT. w. GRIFFIN,
National Deputy, A. & N. U.
CAPT. ED. C. SAUDELL,
CAPT. ROBT. SUMMERS,
Hospital Steward.
CAPT. WILLIAM F. EATON,
CAPT. FRANK WENTWORTH.
CAPT. JAMES c. AGNEW.
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