The National tribune., 1884-08-28

nual picnic of the Corps on the 18th inst. at the
house of Marvin olmsteid, Esq, at CensreviIle.
1t the first venture of the Corps In the line of
emnently satisfactory to ali the participants and
spoke well for the zeal and efficiency of the COM
mittee of arrangements.
At an early hour several large bargesn and host
of private conveyances left city all freighted
to their utmost capacity with happy excursionists
and then the regular line of stages cali
ed into requsition to transport those unfortunates
(ineludng your hsioriographerl who failed in find
ing seats.
On reaching the house a most cordial welcome
from the host and hostess awaited us, and the hos
pitalities of their pleasant home rendered to
all with courtesy which won every heart and
made even strangers feel at home at once.
Long tables were already in position on the lawn,
under of stately naples in front of the house,
and, after extemporislng flagstaff and hosting
national ensign the entire party set about enjoying
themselves in the manner most congenial to their
tastes. Croquet, tennis. swinging, social song.
strolls in the quiet woods near by, rides to various
places of interest, etc, kept the younger members
of the party busy; but your scribe found the per-
fection of comfort in a shaded hammock not too
far from the tables, and within sight of the more
active enjoyments of others.
At L o'clock we sat down to a most sumptuous
dinner; our open air dining-room allowing US to
enjoy a view which, for quiet loveliness,
scarcely be surpassed IN the State. The beneficial
effects of pure air and exercise were plainly dem
onstrated by the questionable appetites of which
nobody seemed ashamed. The rapidity with which
the toothsome viands disappeared was truly
velous, but the supply was ample; after desper-
ate attack of nearly hour the assailants retreat
ed, and, after few moments of arrangement by
the committee, the tables seemed as well loaded
before dinner was announced.
The afternoon was devoted to more quiet enjoy
ments, and / was pleased to note that the more
thoughtful ones spent most of their leisure time in
discussing plans for the advancement of the cause
in this Department and shall be greatly surprised
if some of these picnic conferences do not develop
into earnest practical suggestions the next time
Corps No. 8 is open under good of the Order"
just before sunset supper was announced but no.
body cared to respond and the attack was a light
hrfaf -
thanks to our hosptable entertainers, supplement-
ed by cheers from all present. was ably respond
ed to by Squire 0lmstead, and before the set
the long line of exeursionsts was riding hOmeward
through the pleasant drives leading to our Elm
City, sorry that the days delights ended, but
feeling better and happier for our first field day"
and every one conscious of nearer bond of unity
in the ties which unite in Fraternity, Charity
and Loyalty 'TEwsTYx." New Haven. Conn.
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
Mrs Julia G. Sine and Mrs Minnie NJ Kyle,
Department President and Secretary of Illinois,
have been making a tour among the Grand
Army Posts of the State On the evening of
Aug. - they organized Bryner Corps, No II,
at Peoria, with 16 charter members; on Wednes-
day, Aug. Is, Chillieothe Corps, No. 13, and on
Tuesday, Aug. 49, were to institute Relief
Corps No. IA at Vandalia.
Mrs. DR.. r. NJ. Boynton, former Chaplain Of
the Department of Massachusetts,, and who for
time resided in San Francisco, is now a resi-
dent with her husband, DIR. Boynton, of Peoria,
Ill. Mrs. Boynton, who largely aided in COM
piling the ritual of the Woman's Relief Corps,
is interested in the new Corps at Aurora
While upon their travels, the Department
officers of Illinois visited the iourishing Relief
Corps connected with the colored Post at
Quincy, which has been running since May l.
| The visit was highly satisfactory, as the Corps
was found in iiourishing condition and pro-
crossing well in the work. The Corps was in
stituted by the Commander with AZ charter
members, and now numbers so. The President
is teacher in the colored school of Quincy,
of which the Treasurer of the Corps is Prin-
cipal.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
At the Reunion of the 10Th Ohio, at Wooster,
| o., Miss Susie Given, Secretary OF Given Relief
Corps and daughter of Col VIM. Given, of the
| 102d Ohio, in whose honor the Post is named.
made short address to the comrades assem-
| bled, in which she aptly said:
| As soon you have recognized the usefulness of
/ the Grand Army, you must see there IS room for
woman's hand. The battles of the rebellion were
/ not fought by woman, but were they not fought
for her and at her Inspiration Then Is II not meet
| that she should be found among those who care
| for the veteran and his helpless family?
There is part OF work that cannot be too
highly valued-tlie insting of patriotism into the
minds of the youth. 1t is only By making them
patriots that our youth will hold what you have
! fought for, and In turn become their country 5
defenders IN time of need.
We must acknowledge the very kind treatment,
| the sympathy and encouragement we have re-
ceived at the hands of this Post We consider it a
very great privilege TO be permitted to labor with
the comrades in SO good a work. What We most
need is added numbers of patriotic yyomeu-yvonen
enthusiastic in the of their country defend
ers believe that it may now be said not only OF
us but of the organization at large that the
Wonlans Relief Corps Il firmly established and
that it will stand as long there Is Grand Army
of the Republic as long there Is work to be
done until the last veteran is laid TO rest and there
| is no longer need Of our kindly offices.
Mrs. DIR. Zimmerman, President Of w. z. c.,
Leipsc, o., instituted Linsey Relief Corps, No.
so, at Gilboa, o., July Ii. with public install
lation in the evening of the following officers
Mary J. Compton; ]. Y.-P., Mrs. Emeline P.
Matthias; Sec. Mrs. Louisa G. Carpenter;
Treas Miss Mary Chambers; Chap, Mrs. Mary
A. Woods; Con-, Miss Blanch Stout; Guard
Sarah A. Ulrieh
Mrs. Zimmerman also instituted John How
ard Corps, No. 50, MeComb, o., and installed
the officers of the same, July 81 as follows
President, Mrs. Jennie Hull; s. Y-P.. Mrs
Carrie Hissong; ]. Y.-P, Mrs. Mary Davis
Sec, Mrs. Eliza e. Shaw Treas, Mrs. Martha
Bennett; Chap, Mrs. Mary Roland; Con-, Mrs
Carrie Cook; Guard, Mrs. Cassie Lyttle. Pub
lie installation at both places Addresses were
made at the former BY A. c. Matthias Medical
Director, Department Of Ohio; COmrade Cham
hers, and others; and at the latter by Comrade
Davis, of the McComb Herald; Comrade Co
nine, and Rev. Cooper. A general good time
was enjoyed by all concerned.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Following are the officers of Levi P. Butler
Corps, Minneapolis instituted with % charter
members: President, Mrs. Mary NJ. Cook; s
V.-P., Mrs Maria J. Truesdale; ]. Y.-P., Mrs
Helen S. Hnssey; See Mrs. Marion Yates
Treas, Mrs. Mary E. Booth; Chap, Mrs. De
lana G. Eaton; Con-, Mrs. Maggie BrantOn; G.
Mrs. Nora Whelan.
The Department of New York have issued
supplies to Calvin Burch Corps, No 81, of Ell
lisburg.
Lincoln Relief Corps, San Francisco, Mrs. @
Mason Kinne, President netted 800 at then
first literary and musical entertainment, which
| was in all reSnacfs a great Success