Michigan G. A. R. In Good Shape

Col. C. V. R. Pond in his semi-annual report as assistant adjutant-general and assistant quartermaster-peneral oí the Michigan G. A. R. says there are no delinquent posts in the department. The gain in members during the term ending June 30 last, was 903. The loases: By death, 177; by honorable discharge, 36; by transfer, 133; by suspension, 572; by surrender of charter, three posts and 43 members, making a total loss of 961 members. This leaves the showing for the department at the present time, 383 posts, 16,038 members. Col. Pond reports the inquries being made as to the national encatnpment at Buffalo in August, as a very good reason for anticipating the largest turnout of Michigan veterans since the Detroit gathering in 1891.