The National tribune., 1885-09-10
Department Gleanings.

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From charming private letter to the Editor,
written by Mrs. Gen. G. w. Hill, of Ohio, for
whose noble soldier brother Camp Lull-Weirs
Rcunion-tOok its name, the following extracts
are taken and will be read with deep interest
by all:
You should have been at Weirs 1t was a glori-
Gus time the Reunion of the New Hampshire vet
Grams Beautiful WinnepeSaukee, with its hundred
isles, lies like gem among the hills On an ascent
in front was the headquarters OF the New Hamp-
shire veterans; higher still the main stand and
seats for thousands among the grand old pines
then substantial houses erected by the several
regiments for their own use. The State has been
very liberal in donating the land and helping to
build up the encampment. and here Is where every
year the old soldiers come pilgrims. Grand men
they are, but they to leave all too They
fast passing to answer to the rolicall on
the other side The weather? Perfect,-just cold
enough to act tonic; no languor,-all active,
happy and anxious to help make the meeting the
best of meetings. The speaking? When tell you
that Corporal Tanner, with his legs of wood,
cheek OF brass and tongue of silver was there, and
spoke not only from the grand stand, but at the
CamptireS; that Past Department Commander
Evans, from Massachusetts, the champion of the
women, and own Lnehan, second to none,
were few OF the men; that Mrs Barker, Mrs Fui-
ler Mrs. Moultou, Mrs. Kent, Mrs Lull, and other
prominent ladies of the Relief Corps, were among
the women you can imagine a little OF the rich
ness of the occasion. The naming of the camp was
II touching tribute to the memory OF a brave, good
man.
| attended by invitation meeting Of the Sth reg
that of becoming an honorary member As the
suggestion for the regiment to erect a memorial to
their old commander, and one after another spoke
without Il dissenting voice, but with tears, could
but think with wonder of the friendship and love
that reaches through period of 23 years; and that
friendship will reach to the other shore and the
great problem of life will be solved. The Relief
Corps had Campfire Thursday evening, under the
direction of Mrs Kent, Department President. 1t
was pleasant affair, and showed how well ladies
can conduct such II meeting.
Friday afternoon the battle of Groveton was all
too real to be enjoyed felt that my spirit might
be willing but my legs would most likely run
Friday evening the 7th regiment held a Campfire
and such Campfire! Icould have spent the night
Corp Tanner beat his own record. In fact, all the
speakers were immense. L have seen nothing in
the past to compare with the meeting of the past
week. Saturday morning finds us on our way
home with the good boys. and proud of being q
member OF the Womans Relief Corps.
Another correspondent, writing from the
Weirs Reunion, says it was touching picture
to see the tender reception rendered Mrs. Col
Lull by the comrades present The Lull Post
and Sth n. III. received her with open ranks
and escorted her to the hotel, where they en-
tertained her and her husbands sister, Mrs
Gen. C. w. Hill, of Forsyth Corps, Toledo, y.
The regiment voted to erect q memorial to Col.
Lull at Milford, the sweet New England home
he left to die at the head of his regiment in
1868.
Corp. Tanner was accompanied to We;rs by
his wife and son. Mrs. Barker informs us that
Mrs. Tanner made one of the finest speeches at
the Campfire, and thinks the Corporal can soon
retire from the field in favor Of his eloquent
wife.
The Relief Corps ladies arc enthusiastic over
the royal reception given them by the gallant
New Hampshire boys.
The Reunion was the most successful yet
held, and the residents of Weirs say no church
gathering has been more orderly.
Col. Thomas E. Barker, of Maiden, Mass, who
commanded one of the most gallant New Hamp-
shire regiments in the field, was warmly well
coined by old comrades-in-arms.