The National tribune., 1886-06-17

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The Hight of Chimborazo perhaps we may not
But measured Lookout Mountain when our
hearts were all aglow;
Nor tell the length of rivers, Of the Amazon OF
But ask US what we know about the Rapidan or
James.
| And beside the solid branches. we'd accomplish
| ments as well;
Learned the music Of the bullet and the singing Of
the she'll;
Heard the deep bass Of the cannon and the trum-
pets notes sublime
In an orchestra of muskets, when the drums
That was education; twas all we could obtain
Midst burst OF battle eiangor and rebeilons Wild
And when our term was ended, and we at last were
We were too old in other schools 20 try for our
degree.
THE ELIGIBILITY QUESTION
Mrs. Mary RlOpfenstein writes from Maine that
she has been handed circular printed by the state
Corps, and which closes as follows:
Our Order u in healthy condition and growing
and we hope that all Posts In this ID parlm who
have no Corps connected with them will immedi-
atey take steps 10 Join mothers wives sisters and
daughters together with that sic that al Of viii
work for the one great object u the GAR, 20 re-
ieye the distress Of our suffering conUtcs and the
widows and orphans Of those who need our assist
nnce, for who can sympathiZc for you and yours
like NJ. and who would care for "a like the boys
who wore the biuey The only question between
the two organizations Is. Which one do you seek -
The one that admits the mother wife sister dau-
ter, aad the adopted loyal woman OF the ore which
only admits your mother. wife. sister, daughter or
eN-aTmy nurses. and none other?"
Mrs Klopienstein says she was an army nurse
and would therefore be eligible 20 the State Corps
which Is nearest 20 her, but thar under the rule
above expressed. her daughters and her dear old
mother would not. She says that she believes the
distinction between the daughters, mothers and
sisters OF the enlisted men and the daughters.
mothers and sisters of enlisted women il unjust.
Mrs hlopfenstein would have shouldered a musket
had she been allowed but since she could not she
lid the next best thing she went as q nurse and
served from first to last. She feels she has done
her duty, and that her mother, who had no son to
80. as well as her daughter should be eligible to
any organization which works for the soldier or is
identified with their interests. She asks why this
distinction Is made against the blood relatives Of
the army nurse. This we unable TO answer
and must refer her to Mrs. A. NJ Sawyer State
President. Bangor, Me. We NAV say that Il was
just this difficulty in drawing the line which led
the National W.R.C. to admit all loyal women to
membership who would work for the soldier.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS,.
DEAR TRIBUNE: By invitation of the Post we
Sunday, in body. The care of the floral deeora-
tons was given to The tribute TO the - I'M
known dead, being very beautiful, mass green,
with lettering of red, white and blue flowers The
monument was trimmed with fesioons Of green,
with red and white flowers the base being entirely
concealed by baskets OF bright flowers AT
o'clock we united with the Post in exercises at the
hall, where the rostrum was tastefnly decorated
with flowers, plants, flags aud bunting. The eere-
monies over. we went direct to the common, where
space was reserved for the Corps near the monu-
ment. As far az can learn work has given
perfect satisfaction to the Post, which is very graft
flying to US. as this is first Memorial Day "a a
Corps. We have lost member by death and
her grave suitably decorated by US. The
weather was all that could be desired heavy showers
Sunday night laying the dust and making the air
pure and cool. Our Corps well represented,
and the GAR. and :. V. were in full foree.-Mrs.
Mass.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Quiggle Corps No 50. celebrated
their first anniversary at Band Hall the evening
Of May Is, Quiggle Pot and 5. of v. joining, by
invitation. in the entertainment and supper. Mrs
Elizabeth Swaub, Corps President, made the adj
dress OF welcome in her pleasing manner, which
was heartily responded to by Commander w. d.
Smith and Capt F. TempIeton, $ OF " when
fine musical and literary program followed. and
then a supper such a. SwantOn ladies famous
Tor getting up. Quiggle Corps, in spite of many
mistakes. Is happy and houTishing. We have re-
heved several families in need and have watched BY
the bedside Of the sick and suffering. We are
Jealous i'm the cause and as we number So members
in little town of 800 inhabitants, we feel we may
be justly proud Of our organization. We have had
successful suppers and entertainments and from a |
quilt the material OF which cost 81 81 we realized
Ell So The quilt disposed Of at a special $ Of
v. entertainment, 2ls drawing the lucky number. |
accomplished ought TO be encouraging to the /
doubling and faint-hearted With loyal hearts and
IN all our work. And we cherish the harmony that /
characterizes QuiggIe Relief Corps.-Amy Geyser |
Corresponding Secretary, SwantOn, o.
ELABORATE MEMORIAL SERVICES.
DEAR TRIBUNE Sabbath morning preceding Me- |
mortal Day, services were held by Hazlett Post, !
No 81, GAR, worshiping with the Second Il
Presbyterian Church. Rev. ComFade TheO. Crowl, |
Pastor. Iis text was Rev. 10 10, And saw the 4
beast, and the kings of the earth and their armies
gathered together to make against him that I
sat on the horse, and against hisarmy." HisserinOn
could be derived; his comparisons very beautiful |
and fitting. The reverend gentleman won many
lauTcls. both from his comrades Of the Grand Army
aud from his eoDg regatiOn for the fervent eoquenee
with which lac discussed his subjects. 1t was one Il
OF Comrade Crowds best efforts
Evening services were held at the Second Street
Methodist Church. which was densely thronged to
hear Rev. ,. "A. Keen, Pastor, (aso n soldier in the
late rebellion.) discourse on his religious remn-
lscenccs of the war" From the beginning to the
end his hearers rapt in the deepest admiration
Monday morning Memorial services commenced
at 800 a. IN. the day being lovely one. The
ladies OF the Relief Corps ARRANGED the floral offer
inGs for decorating the graves of fallen heroes
Courthouse wagon, decorated and loaded with
choicest flowers. two two-horse and two one horse
teams carried their precious burdens of sweet re-
membranes to be tenderly laid upon the last rest
ing places of those who fought and fell Details
from Haziett Post garanded the graves. The after
noon services commenced at o'clock. The Memo
rial procession was larger than any previous
year; Il. G. Detz, Chief Marshal.
The Memorial ceremonies at McIntire Lot opened
with The Star Spangled Banner" by Bauer's
Chorus, Prof. Il. G.. Davis conductor; Invocation
Comrade !. Mex. Pittenger Grand Army Memo
rial Service, Haziett Post; Memorial Hymn, Mess
Chorus; Grafton, Rev. l.. III. Stewart Chaplain-in
Chief, GAR; Music, Bauer's Band; Address Rev.
,. "a Keen; Music, America" Bauer's Band and
Chorus BenedictiOn, Comrade Theo. Crowl.
After the singing of the Memorial hymn broken
column OF flowers, IN memory of the unknown
dead. was unvailed by Mrs Belle I. Bagley Presi-
dent of Corps III, and her Secretary, Mrs Lizzie
Harlan. Then followed the Grafton of the day de-
livered by Chaplain-in- Chief of GAR Rev L. H.
rekrOSDeetiye mt he Iagf
hundred years OF the country history. The Chap
lain is considered one of the most able orators of
this day. The address of Rev. >. A. Keen was very
appropriate, and all that could be desired. After
the close of the ceremonies the broken column
OF flowers was conveyed to beautiful Woodlawn
and there placed upon the soldiers lot Thus ended
the sad but beautiful services OF Memorial Day
lss5-Hannah VI. Leslie, Corresponding Secretary,
GAINESVILLE, U.
THE DAY AT CLASSIC OBERLIN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Memorial Day was duly OBJ
served by Henry Lincoln Post and Relief Corps |
On Sunday Memorial services were held in the |
Foster. Monday afternoon business houses were
closed, and the citizens turned out masse to en-
gage in the exercises OF the day As on Sunday |
the GAR. and Corps attended in a body seats
being reserved for them III tile center of the church.
Gen. Shurtleh had charge OF the exercises. Prayer
was offered by Prof. Newton, follow ed by a Memo |
rial song by 40 pupils of the Union School under
addressed large and attentive audience after
which n patriotic song then beautifully rem
dered by the children. Prof Waite's exquisite |
poem, Thoughts on Gettysburg" was one OF the !
most pleasant and interesting features of the
sion.