The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-11
membership and work of the Order steadily on the

anniversary of "Perry's Victory" on Lake Erie
by inviting all the Corps of Erie County to grand
picnic. The stores and business houses Of Erie
were closed and all classes joined in the picnic
Mrs. May Weisbauer carried off the prize for the
best costume, from Mikado."
The Corps Of Pittsburg rendered excellent serv-
mendaton.
Our Department President Mrs Annie Witten-
myer, Is actively engaged in her chosen work for
the soldiers and humanity. Her sojourn in the
West was rendered complete by visit, in Montana
with her brother and sister. from whom she had
been long separated, and whom she found in the
full enjoyment Of health and prosperity.-Penna-
mite, Pittsburg, Pa.
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Under the auspices of Lincoln
keilef Corps, No. 40, a grand concert given in
this city Oct. :. the receipts of which were So
Previous to this we had Blue jay SociabIe" net
ting US some S25, and the drama Kathleen Ma
vOurneen," under our auspices sent m receipts of
which were So 25 Our Department. President
Mrs. Gertie Rogers visited Us last week expressing
herself as well pleased with Corps and its work
We number % members in good standing with no
debts and something near 500 in our Treasury
Each member will endeavor to bring in one new
member tins quarter We are young Corps only
organized July IL, 1886, but all enthusiastic
over the work and hope to make it a suceess.-Cor.
Secretary, Corps 40, Merrill, Wis.
OLD ABE RELIEF CORPS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Eagle Relief Corps auxiliary To
Eagle Post takes its name from "Old Abe the
eagle which went with company of the sth Wis
from Eau Claire, Wis, August 1861 and remained
since Old Abe" departed this life, and he was
preserved and now is sitting upon his perch Look
ing as natural as life, in the Capitol building at
Madison, WIS, and his name will be handed down
In history to our future generations. Eagle Relief
Corps, when it first started met with difficulties
but has conquered its eontending foes did the
Union army, and Mt present IL in a fCurishing con-
dition. IL has membership of over 80 and stands
third the list in the State in rendering aid and
assistance to the needy and destitute families of old
soldiers.
The Red, White and Blue parties first originated
with Eagle Relief Corps, which are now becoming
so popular throughout the United States Arrange
ments are now being made for having a fair in the
near future. IL promises to be one of the grandest
ever held in this section, and anyone reading this
wishing to contribute in any way to help promote
its success, will please send the to the Treas
urer Of Eagle Relief Corps, Eau Claire, Wis.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Here at Huron and throughout
the Territory the GAR. and ". r. G. are flourish
ing Our members are interested in the good work
and manage to both give and receive pleasure and
profit. From all sources come good reports and
there Is every reason for encouragement in our
work IN the far Northwest. As Winter approaches
extensive preparations are being made for happy
meetings around the blazing campfire. We hope
also, to do much more real genuine charity work
than ever before.
Fitzpatrick Corps, No q of Huron, held a bean
banquet ON the evening of the 9Th ult. at which
there was a large attendance. An admission fee of
10 cents was taken. An entertaining program had
been arranged consisting of music addresses and
Rotations. This Corps is the banner Corps of the
Territory, having ABOUT gO members The Post to-
which they are auxiliary is also the banner Post of
the Territory, numbering about 40 members The
Department President, Secretary and Treasurer
are members of Corps No. 2-Headquarters.
PLEASURES AT PIERRE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Sully Relief Corps No 90 of
Pierre is yet infant in long clothes but has been
making gigantic strides toward maturity We were
organized June with Is charter members, and
while we have not increased rapidly in numbers
we have gained stength and enthusiasm. Mrs
Leila l.. Smith, Department President came up
from Huron To organize and install our officers.
Alter the work was over we adjourned to the resi-
dence of Mrs. w. T.. Smith, where a reception WAS
held In honor of the Department President to
which ali members of the GAR were invited a
pleasant evening was spent in social converse and
elegant refreshments were served. At a late hour
the company dispersed Mrs. Smith left many
warm friends in Pierre. Aug. 20 the W.R.C. gave
an army supper Bill of fare as follows: Pork
and beans, coffee, bareback, brown bread cheese
and Jelly. Ice cream and cake extra. The coffee
was served in pint tincups, on which was printed
In large black letters W.RC. These cups were
given as souvenirs to the guests. Many of the
gentlemen had their cups tied To their buttonholes
Some Of the young girls had flower stand selling
bouquets which Melted nice little sum. The room
was beautifully decorated with flags, war pictures
etc. The front of the building shone gorgeousIy
with the National eolors In one of the front win
dows was tub Of beans with an immense piece of
bacon reclining peacefully in the midst. Back of
these stood couple of swords crowned with a SOL
ders cap, and by the eide of the tub stood large
plate of bareback. The supper success, a
large crowd partaking, and everything passed off
nicely. The Corps purchased mating for the
GAR hall, have just had 10 laid. and the rooms
already begin TO wear a more homelike and cheer
fui aspect.
DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: It's q long time since you were
favored with news from the Corps of Vermont
Therefore, to let you know that are still alive
and active in our duties and anxious to keen up an
interest in the Order send you a few items OF our
doings IN. the past On July an invitation was
given to VIM. j. Fuller Corps. No. %, of Dorset
and Skinner Corps, No. IL, of Manchester Depot to
visit us well filled arrived at our place after
a delay of three hours owing to an accident Dinner
was then served when a meeting was called and
the work fully exemplitied. In the evening the
Post united with us, with vising comrades and a
jolly time WIS enjoyed. Ice cream and cake were
served At "a late hour they returned well pleased
with the day.
Aug. I6 the ladies of the Corps met in Hunts
Grove to celebrate the battle of Bennington and n
pleasant time enjoyed by all. Aug 20 one of
the Corps members being about to move To AIassa-
chusetts, 20 of the ladies paid her visit carrying
with them enough for a farewell tea All enjoyed
very pleasant afternoon, departing friend re-
Joicing that she was n member of r.. q. and l..
sept. 10 a lawn parry was held i'm the pleasant
grounds of our Senior Nice-PTesident, Mrs. H. N
Patterson. Oct IL. at a regular meeting Mrs. Mary
Riddell elected and installed Chaplain To iii
vacancy. Oct. Il, to return the compliment, VIM.
J. Fuller Corps OF Dorset, and Skinner Corps, of
Manchester Depot, extended an invitation TO c. A
Custer Corps To- visit them also to c. A. Custer
fost. a goodly number went, and were met at the
depot by teams to convey them eight miles through
the marble quarries ut Dorset, which are numer-
Gus All enjoyed the mountain scenery. Ar
irving ut Dorset "A bOunteous dinner was in wait
ing All did justice to the good things spread be-
fore them. Dinner being over, a meeting was
called by the Department President and the work
fully eXempliied by the three CORDS Returning
to Manchester Depot we met with Skinner Corps
another delegation arriving from Bennington on
the evening train All repaired to the hall of the
GAR. social time passed by the ladies Of
the three Corps with the CA. X. Posts At O'clock
an oyster supper announced The tables
groaned under the load of edibles, The ladies of
Manchester famed for their skill in the culinary
art. Time went swiftly, and soon the whistle re-
minded us that the iron horse was nearing the sta
ton. hearty shaking of hands and good bys was
the ending OF II day long to- be remembered by all
Long live the q. AR. and W.R.C.
a deepening interest il felt in Vermont in the
good work and our numbers steadily increas-
Cutting, Corresponding Secretary, Custer Corps,
VT.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Mrs. J. p. Ellison. Rockford, ILL.,, writes that a
short time ago the GAR, w.RC. and s. of V.
gave entertainment for the Charleston sufferers
by which they realized s75. forwarded to the Mayor
Of that city.
Sarah A. Snow, President of Asa L. Goodrich
Corps, No. 4S, Churchyilc, n. " writes of the
happy surprise given the Corps at its last meeting
by Comrade A. \. Upper, who entered during a
recess with n plentiful supply of ice cream and
cake. Corps ~ Is prosperous and happy. Comrade
upper Is pronounced by the ladies as gallant as
brave.
AT an enjoyable social given by Wells Relief
Corps, Columbus, o., Mrs. Mary T. Bancroft De-
partment y v. r., presented To the Corps the bean
llful cake given her by Forsyth Relief Corps upon
The occasion of her visit to Toledo The cake was
then retaed in dainty slices for the benefit of the
Corps and: as there was "a large crowd present it
went OFF with alarming rapidity.
Reynolds Corps, Utica y. ". is giving series of