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batteries at the points named, and tlie fortification of South Boston by Gen Washington,ill'orFort Warren Gossip.During the flood tide of Wednesday’s storm St Georges island looked as if it were going to be washed away. The wharf was under water, and at noongrand social to be held Feb 16. Comrades Jamison and O’Sullivan were reported sick. r—Only a Few* but Appreciated.The following gifts have been received at the soldiers home this week: Hewins Hollis, 4 Hamilton pi, Boston, 60 dozen linen collars; W. R. C,f 127, Andover,the Resolute could not land her passen- i flf towels, 6 sheets, 6 pillow slips, forayns-icers-:hemstonrs,aer-ig.er,si-m~x-USm-\ aveistbyit.,astohendrn,on3dinongers, but was obliged to carry them back to the city. The waves dashed over the sea wall, covering the lawns and walk. The sight from the parapet was a grand one. ^The steamer Marv Corson landed at the fort wharf on Tuesday last with 300 tons of coal for the quartermaster's department.A typical illustration of the exigencies of army life happened this week at fort Warren. Lieut Walker of the engineer corps, who superintended the gun emplacement work here during the past summer, received a Christ mat present In the shape of an order to proceed without delay to similar duty at Seattle, Wash.Col King of the governor’s staff andMr Georg# Houghton of Boston wereguests of Col Woodruff.Mr Rose and Miss Barry of Dorchester spent Thursday in the garrison with friends.The Resolute was laid off for her monthly repairs on Tuesday of last week.Capt Richmond and Lieut Catlintalked on interesting subjects at theofficers* lyeeum on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.Mr Edward Osgood of Boston spent last week with Dr and Mrs Glenrlenin.Ordnance Sergeant Wm. M. Gam age, recently promoted from a sergeant in battery M, has been ordered to take charge of fort Pulaski, near Savannah, Ga.Private Lindsey of’C battery has been detailed #as post messenger in place of private Ernest Smith, lately promoted to corporal.By order of the war department, Lieut Ketcham has been transferred from battery G at fort Adams to Cam Sohenek’s battery at fort Warren. Lieut Ketcham has been on duty with battery M at this fort for over a year,Lieut Lang expects to return to duty early in March.room 98. Reading matter from W. L. Wright, Roxbury; Mrs©. F. Wellington, Chelsea: Mrs Edwin Wilkinson, Berwick, Me, and Miss Louise Nelson Damon, 8 Franklin av, Chelsea. Number of men in home, 307; in hospital, 96,iAmbulance Corps, M. V. M.The Boston division of the ambulance corps is to hold one of its monthly receptions in the board of officers* roomat the South armorv, on Tuesday evening, When it is expected that Surg den Blood will be present and deliver an address. Another speaker announced forthat evening is Asst Surg il. L. Chaseof the 8th infantry.In response to the Invitation of Capt Lombard of Co B, 1st infantry, some 15 members of the ambulance corps propose to attend the inauguration of Maj McKinley. The party will leave Bostonby special train over the Fall River lineon Monday, March 1; returning on Sunday, March 6. Lieut Wm. A, Rolfe will accompany the corps.The ambulance corps offers more inducements -to attract new members than almost any other branch of the militia, in the shape of medical lectures, which, in addition to being both interesting and Instructive, arc of great practical value. In order that interest in these lectures may be stimulated, themembers may c uter a competitive examination, dealing with ambulance corps work, the winner of which is allowed custody of a gold medal* known as the Burns medal, for one year. This modal was given to the captain of the corps by Col Burns of California, who was in Boston during the Knights Templar* celebration, and who was so well pleaded with the appearance of the corps, that he gave it as a prize for revolver competition, which has since been changed to a medical examination.s’idtsi-?diridle1-1-*nae.iti-ter•yx.st0-id10d1.icleffis»«In Aid of the Washington Trip.Next Thursday evening the militaryball of Co B, 1st infantry, in aid of itsWashington trip, will be held in thearmory at C?a m bridge port, and promises to be the event of the season in military circles, as a large attendance is expected. While a largo number of lionets have already been sold, yet too many cannot be disposed of to insure I he moat pronounced success of the trip, and any orders for tickets will bepromptly filled by addressing Capt Lombard, 1033 Massachusetts av, Cambridge.Those interested In having Massachusetts well represented in the inaugural parade should purchase a ticket.From the present outlook there will be 250 men in the Massachusetts battalion at Washington, which will be com posed o f lt;1o B, 1st in fa n t ry o f lt;la rn -bridge; Co K, f»th infantry of Medford, Co C. 6th Infantry of Lowell, and a platoon from ambulauci corpt*. the whole commanded by Capt Lombard.On his staff will parade Maj Marion, Capt Pratt and Lieut Parker of the 1st infantry, Capt Peppered, 1st brigadestaff and Lieuts Faeey and Kirby of the 5th Infantry.Grand Army Notes.Post 109 will light a campfire Wednesday, Fob 24.The annual ball of post 149, Charlestown, is booked for Friday, Feb 26.Department headquarters will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.The fair of post 80 will be opened bythe department commander on Tuesday,Feb 23.Comrade William L. Ross has been appointed an aide on the staff of the department commander. mA man giving his name as WinfieldScott Hunter, and claiming membership in post 26, is going about the state soliciting alms on the strength of said membership. Post 26 repudiates him.The annual banquet will take place inMechanic#' hall immediately after the adjournment of the encampment, Thursday, at 2 p m. Wednesday evening a eampiire will be held. Over 1000 comrades have signified their intention of being present at the banquet.The latest contribution to the adornment of headquarters is a very lifelike crayon portrait of Past Department Commander George S. Evans of Cat**-bridgeport. This crayon makes the 21stportrait of past department commander#to be placed upon the walls, and leaves but four more to complete the entireseries.The annual meeting of the Past National Officers’ association will take place on Thursday evening, at Hotel Savoy* Boston, when the association will have for guests Commander-in-chief T. S. Clarkson and Capt Jack Crawford, The business meeting will take place at 6 p in, and the banquetat 7.The naval veterans of Plymouth county are booming shipmate Charles W. Smith of post 74 for junior vice oom-mafider. Comrade Smith is said to he the youngest man in the G. A. II,, being at the present time but 43 years of age.He entered the IT S navy w’hen but 10years of age, and is now an honored member of the Kearnarg© naval veterans of Boston.At the regular meeting of Needham post, 39, G. A, R., it was unanimously voted to instruct the delegatesto the department encampment to present the name of Rev M. E. Gibbs forchaplain. Comrade Gibbs* is a past commander of tiu* post and an earnest worker In all things to advance the interest of the O, A. R., and it is claimed wouldmake a worthy successor to chaplain Mark B. Taylor.Deputy Commander Derby in his last order says: “Attention is again calledto the fact that, tinder the rules and regulations of our order, the words member* and ‘membership’ cannot beused in connection with ‘associates* asauxiliaries to posts, in this connection the department commander condemns the practice of certain ‘associates’ who use calling cards upon which is printed the Grand Army badge. All comrades shetihi frown down the presumption of a man who will thus misuse our badge.” Posts having associate bodies are re-quested to report that fact to the assistant adjutant general, at the same time forwarding three or four copies of tne bylaws governing said bodies.applications for membership are pond Ing, and the camp has favorable pros peels for a year of active work.Charles Russell Lowell camp. 51, Bos ton, contemplates lighting a campflr* at an early date, to which a number o the local camps •will be invited to attendRev George N. Howard, division chap lain, will deliver an address on “Lon coin” before the members of YVHllan Francis Barry camp, 79, and the 16m post and corps and ladles* aid society o Melrose Friday evening. An excellen musical program will follow the addressCharles V. Marsh camp, 45, Arlington admitted two new members Thumb*: evening. A whist party, supper am dance will bo held Tuesday evening Union Defenders day will be observe* Feb 18 with a musical entertainment supper and dance, to which the 1 oca post and W. R. C. will he invited.The original “Big Four” will light f campfire at Reading Thursday evening Gen J. F. Reynolds camp. 28, will enter tain camps 34, 48, 66 and 79 of the as sedation and camp 111 of the Merrimac valley six. Division Commander Ssssorand members of his staff will also ilt; present. A large number of eligible sons will he invited, and an erldeavoi will be made to secure a large itumbei of recruits.Theodore Winthrop camp. 81, Chelsea and John F. Andrlt;nv camp, 96. Boston will celebrate Union Defenders day by a concert at the soldiers home, Chelsea Friday evening. This is (he fourth yeai the camps have acted Jointly in observ :ng the day and affording an opportuni tv to the veterans to join in paying a tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln.At its last meeting Gen Nelson A Miles camp, 46, Roxbury, to assist thrwork of recruiting, selected Past Cap! harles Tf, Newton and Past DivislofCommander Fred E, Bolton to head twecommittees for this purpose. The members of the camp are divided equally and the side that secures th^ largestnumber of recruits at the end of thr year will he entertained at a collation by the losing side.SONS OF VETERANS.Annual Encampment to Take Place atWorcester Feb 22.Division Commander Sisson, in division order 2, which will be promulgated to the camps tomorrow, makes the following announcements regarding the division encampment.The 15th annual encampment of the Massachusetts division will convene inWashburn hail, Worcester, at 9 a m.Feb*«fished at 1 e tailsdut.vonl-seLSUien1-1-gl-doi-i-*-1-Union Veterans Union.Gen Thomas F. Meagher command, S* of Charlestown on Monday evening installed its officers. Col P. J. Haley acted as installing officer, and comrade Simon Cummings as officer of the day.Those installed were John Reale col, J. J. Creed lieut col, D. S. Smith maj, John Griffin surg, G. S. Abbott chaplain. S. A. Goodrich OD, R. Oldharn OG, Timothy J. Mahoney qm, John J. Ryan adjt, E. A. Sullivan 2d sergt, George F. Richardson and John Lucius color bearers, Charles Coleman sentinel, John J. Harris picket. The hail was profusely decorated with flags and bunting inHeadquarters will be estab-the Bay State house.from camps 2 and 25 will be at the station to receive anddirect the visiting delegations. Thecommander and staff will realt; li Worcester on the afternoon of the 21st, and headquarters will be immediately established at the Bay State.The third anniversary of camp 25*will also occur on the 22d, and it is proposed to observe the anniversary in a fitting manner. The headquarters of the camp will be thrown open to adSons of Veterans who may be in I hecity during and after the encampment.In accordance with a vote of the last encampment, most of the officers' reports will be submitted in print* In order to test the advisability of one day encampments. All delegations should be on hand promptly at 9 o’clock. This is essential if we would complete the business of the encampment within the allotted time.The following named brothers will constitute the several committees and will report promptly when the encampment convenes:Committee on credentials -Adjt D. Peck, chairman; Past Capt Leslie Hendee, Palmer; Past Capt Samuel Pickering. Lowell; Past ('apt GeorgeWoman’s Relief Corps.Mrs Agnes Hitt, national president, will arrive in Worcester Tuesday evening, and will be present at the department convention Wednesday and Thursday,Mrs L. A, Turner, national counselor, has received an invitation to be a guest of the department of Rhode Island at its annual convention in Providence Tuesday, Mrs Turner is also expected to participate in the Grand Army banquet there in the evening,Mrs Brigham, department president, will leave Boston for Worcester Tuesday afternoon in company with several of her associate officers*I a partment headquarters in Bostonwill bo closed during the days of theconvention.Mrs Sarah A. Towle, past president corps 11, Worcester, Is the newly appointed assistant national inspector for Massachusetts.Mrs Emily A. Henderson of Needham gave an interesting essay upon “ Anderson vilie Prison” at a meeting of corps 85. Needham. Thursday evening.Corps 89, I*miikJin, will give an entertainment and dance in G. A. R, hall Tuesday evening.Mrs Lizzie A. Holmes, retiring president corps 6, Holliston, was presented the past week with a handsome steel engraving by the corps. The ptesenta-tfon remarks we re made by the new president, Mrs Lizzie F. Clafiin.Mrs Brigham, department president, will instal the officers of corps 35* Hyde Park, tomorrow afternoon, In the new G. A. R. hall.Corps 172, Malden, one of the latest organized, Is In a most prosperous condition. It has already a membership of (21, with six new mombm*** soon to be initiated.Mrs Fanny Wells, past president corps 61, Mansfield, was the recipient of several gifts from friends in the corps and the church In which she is interested on the occasion of her wedding anniversary.Gorp# 82, Athol, will observe its 10th anniversary Feb 22, when a social aft* r-noon, rupper and evening entertainment will be enjoyed.Corps 10, Chelsea, will hold an antiquarian supper and dance Friday everting.Corps 9, Charlestown, will give a so-dal parry Feb 16 for the benefit of the Andersonvllie prison fund.Mrs Luo Stuart Wadsworth and Mrs Hattie M. Tuttle of the patriotic touching committee of Dahlgron corps, 20. South Boston, are drilling 16 young la-die# in a tlag drill, to be given at an entertainment under auspices of the independent women voters, in Gray's hail,Feb 16.The second annual ball of corps 20, South Boston, will be given in Bethead hall, Thursday evening. Th * floor will be in charge of Mrs Lue Stuart Wadsworth, assisted by eight other members of the corps.Mrs Sarah J. Ross has turned over to the department treasurer $25 for the An-dersonville prison fund* as pledged byher at the national convention held at Bt Paul.itnit•r1honor of the occasion, and music was furnished by the Elks quartet. A beau- Wentworth, ( anton, and Capt J.tlful collation was served, ami the sU- | yP.ui15jl!.iPPiV. r,„„. nvery-locked colonel of Meagher command had every reason to feel proud of (he success of the occasion. A large delegation of Gordon Forrest command of Malden were in attendance, as were also a number of citizens of Charlestown.M.II.A.8,II.eadI*odt-i-11tgodtFarragut Naval Veteran Association.Sunday all that was mortal of shipmate, Past Com M. H. Cleaves was laid at rest. The funeral was attended by many of his old shipmates in the Kear-sarge association, by a large delegation from post 15, G. A. R., and by about half ol the Fart a gut association. Shipmate Joseph li. W hite sang very feelingly “Waiting M The day before shipmate Cleaves died he expressed a wish to have his old shipmate sing this particular song. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent and the casket was draped in the colors he so nobly defended. The funeral arrangement# were in charge of Sec W. F. Sinclair, who was a close personal friend of the commodore.The shipmates are evidently intending to go to Buffalo in large numbers, and alrcad inquiries are being made for accommodations.J. J. Gilman was elected surgeon and F. P. Baxter chief engineer at the lastmeeting, and four more shipmates joined for the cruise.gat*Ca pt CaptCaptPastdole-PastPastCommittee on ritual—Past Capt T. J. Hannon, chairman, Dedham; Past Capt Charles W. Jackman, Haverhill; Past Capt H. E. Manning, Salem; Capt E. E. Bogart, Holyoke, and Capt C. A. White,Ludlow center.Commit tee on resolutions—Past C. F. O’Brien, chairman, Roxbury;Capt Henry E. Waugh, Whitman; Milton B. Warner, Pittsfield:A. A. Upton, Orange, and D. Murray Travis* Holliston. Committee on report of officers—Past capt Howard F. Eaton, chairman, Cambridge; Past Capt J. Q. Erwin, North Adams; Capt Henry S. Finan, Boston; Past Capt Tilton S. Bell, Charlestown, and Capt Franklin E. James, New Bedford.Committee on constitution, rules and regulations—Capt L. O. Couch, chairman, Taunton; Past Capt A. A. Upton, Orange; Past Capt IL D. Buzzee, Easr-hampton; Past Capt John H. Cavin*Gloucester, and Capt H. M. Clapp, West-boro.The quartermaster’s department will be closed Feb 15. Any requisitions for supplies received later than the above date must necessarily wait until the new headquarters are established.f%Ancients Gossip.It would appear from the dispatches sent from Halifax to Boston the past week, that the citizens would give the company a hearty welcome should it79, Mel-its last£ decide to pay that city a visit next fall.It is rumored that the citizens ofts190ff117Bennington, VI, wifi invite the company to visit that city.Co! Janies Edgar of Brockton, who left yesterday on a two months* sojournin the West Indies, was given a royal send-off by his friends.There was the usual jollification and good time at the monthly meeting of the “Ten of Us” club last night at the Savoy. Col Alexander M. Ferris presided. The guests of the evening were principally from the 1st battalion of cavalry, M V M, and included Col Andrews, capt O. A. Jones, Lieut Doras A. Young, Lieut Newton, Qm Sergt Davis, Sergt Charles Waugh, also C. F. Proctor and Dr Hays. 1 he menu was excellent, the exercises strictly informal, and good-fellowship reigned throughout the evening.G. A. R. Encampment Notes.The encampment, not convention, as many comrades put it, will take place at Worcester on Wednesday and Thursday, and the boys wifi have an opportunity of seeing and becoming acquainted with Commander-in-Chief Clarkson, who has promised to he present. He will come on from Providence, and his Massachusetts* aids have arranged to meet 1dm at the depot. Later they will tender him a ban-*| quet at the Bay State house.Asst Qm Gen James L. Bowen has secured rates on the railroads as follows: Round trip tickets from allpoints within 25 miles of Worcester two cents per mile, over 25 miles and under 33 miles, $1, and one and one-half cents per mile from points more than 33 miles from Worcester. Tickets will be good going Feb 9, 10 and 11, and good turning Feb 10, 11 and 1re-oRegular Army and Navy Union.The monthly officers’ meeting of Gen It. 8. Mackenzie gaffison. 4, will be heldSons of Veterans.Camps 69, Pembroke, and 148, Bourne,have disbanded.William Francis Barry camp, rose, mustered two recruits at meeting.John P. Lovell camp, 92, Saugus, will serve an oyster supper and conduct a social at its hall Tuesday evening.Large delegations from neighboring camps will attend the campfire of S. C. Stone camp, 100, Walpole, Friday evening.Camp 63. Holliston, sent its degree staff to exemplify the ritualistic work before camp 127, Milford, on Thursdayevening.The Connecticut and Rhode Islanddivisions hold their annual encampments at Wilfmantic and Providence respectively Friday,Gen B. F. Butler camp, 109, Needham, will celebrate Union Defenders day Feb 13. Capt Coulter has arranged for an interesting program.Division Commander Sisson will represent the order at the banquet of thedepartment of Massachusetts, G. A. li., at Worcester* Thursday.Lieut Col Henry Merritt camp, 8. Salem, has presented a handsomely framed picture to the S. of V. dormitory at the Soldiers home.The consolidated report of Adjt Peck for the quarter ending Dec 31, 1896, gives the membership of the Massachusetts division us 136 camps, 4132 members, Qm Woodward reports a balance of $1144.62 in the treasury.The* good of the order committee of John F. Andrew camp, 96, Boston, are arranging for a union campfire, to take place the latter part of the month. All camps wifi be extended invitations to be present. j ?Gen Nelson A. Miles camp, 46, Roxbury, will in conjunction with post 26, G. A. It., and W. R. C., 63, observe the birthday of Abraham Lincoln with suitable exercises at the post hall Friday evening.Charles E. Bennett, whom camp 5 of Hudson will present as its candidate for junior vice division commander, is said to have secured the indorsement of a dozen or more camps in that locality an I will present a formidable front tohis con)pe|^ors.Ex Division Adjt Gilbert H. Smith, who has been suffering considerableon Tuesday evening^ and on Thursday evening the commander requests a full ! n in of late from an irregular growth of. | V...... ZT1 ■“ • * — — - - — — - - — — — , ■ — - - - — - — — — » •attendance at the regular muster. The bone in his right arm near the shoulder,comrades will ail be sorry to learn of tiu death of comrade Cie'vry’s daughter, and to know that Ins wife is .still veryHI.At a well attended meeting of Tri-mountain garrison Tuesday even.ng theunderwent an operation last Sunday. Brother Smith is making good progress toward recovery.l\ v*. rirti/ afhip, 91, Marlboro, willwork the second degree on three candidates, and give the first degree to twofinal arrangements were made for the j recruits at its next meeting. SeveralGrape and Canister.Lieut Edward O. Conn, Co I, 8th infantry, M V M, has resigned and been discharged.Col George It. Jewett has been detailed to represent the governouat theentertainment to he given by the tneni-bers of Co H, 8th Infantry* in Salem tomorrow evening.Lieut Swan of Co L, 1st Infantry, MV M, is drilling the members of Theodore Wlnthrop camp, 8. of V., at each meeting, and as a result much of the old-time interest is being manifested by the boys.During the coming week the adjutantgeneral’s office and the surg on general’s office will probably move into new quarters in the state house annex. The Inspector general of rifle practice will also have quarters in th** same department.Gov Wolcott will be represented by a detail of his staff at the firemen’s ball on Wednesday evening at Mechanic’s building. He will also be represented at the Charity ball. In the same building, on the. 16th, by a detail.Members of the Roxbury horse guard will meet at their armory at 10.30 a m ! today to make arrangements for attending the funeral of their late commander,1 Capt George F. Henderson, which takes place at 2 p m tomorrow.The fourth anniversary and ball of Co E. 6th infantry, M V M, promises to be the event of the season at SouthFramingham, Wednesday evening, quite•i number of officers of oth^r regiments having signified their intention of being present.After serving nine years in the M V M, from private to lieutenant, John B. Carey of Co D, 9th infantry, has tendered his resignation to Capt Magurn. Lieut Carey, if his resignation is accepted, will leave the company with the good wishes of every member.The rehearsals of “Sumter to Appomattox,” which is to be presented by the members of troop I, Roxbury horse guards, at tlie Bijou theater, on Tuesdayevening, Fep 16. are progressing most satisfactorily. Every member is taking a deep interest in this, their first venture in the dramatic line, and tickets are now selling at a premium.Every seat for the “military night” of the 1st corps of cadets' theatricals onThursday evening has been sold, and thf!occasion promises to bring out almost every officer in the M V M. with larg** delegations from Independent organizations. It is claimed by those who havebeen present at the rehearsals that the performance will eclipse anything ever attempted by the corps.Friday evening Maj William If. De-vine, surgeon of the 9th Infantry, M V M, gave the second in a series of very interesting lectures at the South armory. The major spoke principally on emergency work on the field, the mode of treating sprains, fractures, eR, and also the removal or wounded by improvised litters. The lectures thus far have been well attended and both officers and men have become highly interestnl in the work, as demonstrated by Maj Devine.The adjutant general Is in receipt of a letter from Mr Judson Cunningham, Richmond, Va, stating that he picked up on the battlefield near that city a medallion bearing on one side a bust of George Washington and the inscription, “George Washington, born Feb 22, 1732,” on the other the inscription, “G. H. Truby, Co H, 5th Mass. Cav., AlleghanyCo., Pa.” Mr Cunningham desires to ascertain if possible the present ad-dreas of G. H. Truby, that he may have the property restored to him, or* if he Is dead, to his heirs.members of the Fitchburg Pusi-Co B, 6th Infantry, M V M, areelated at the prospects, up toof tiieir 18th annual ball, which place at the armory, Fitchburg. Friday evening. The reception committee Is made up as follows; First Sergt E. A. Bruce, Corp IL B. All n, Corp Geo. E. Howard. Corp E. L Star-key, musician D. M. Vincellett. privateE. T. Saunders, private E. I. Dowden; honorary reception committee. Col Henry Parsons, Maj C. K. Darling, Maj Chas. H. Rice. Lieut E. L. Tucker. Lieut J. F. McDowell, Lieut C. M.Lynch, color Sergt A. S. Evven, armorer I. F. Burke Col H. G. Gr« ene, Capt W.F. Page and Capt \Y. D. Preston. Capt Geo. H. Priest, Lieut H. D. Moulton, Lieut D. W. Colburn, S-rgt H. w. Huntley, Sergt J. (\ Smith, Sergt c. \\. Robinson, priv; te Jos. Dongworth an !private G. L. Stevens are Cu .ommii: •*ot arrangements.J. Harry Hartley.Theleer#,muchdate,takesi
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