The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-08-12
Department GIeaninys.
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON.

DEPARTMENT OF NEEGON.
DEAR TRIBUNE: / know you would like to hear
of the Ladies Relief Corps No. ., in the Far-oH
Oregon" The ladies OF Geo Wright Relief Corps,
No. = Portland paid fraternal visit to Geo. Wright
Post No. l. at their hall Friday evening, July 2.
As we passed by the altar. with new, beauti-
ful banner heading, our President, Mrs. Rosa NJ.
Martin, who had been given magnificent bouquet
of flowers by one of the new members OF the Corps,
made an altar offering of IT,
After few hearty words of welcome by Post
Commander J. 4. Wright, the song Marching
Then our President delivered an address, Our
Loyal Women" bringing in points about the
hospitals. She spoke tenderly of how the soldiers
cared for by the ladies. She also referred to
the Sanitary Commission, and asked how many
comrades had eaten meal at the Coopcrs' shop in
Philadelphia. Two responded, and she said that
no soldier went through Philadelphia hungry.
She paid tributes 10 the woman who was loyal to
temperance Lucy Hayes and To the loyal hearts
that had responded To the Woman's Relief Corps,
and of those that had neither husbands or brothers
Ia the Grand Army.
After the song Just Before the Battle" was
sung this address was eloquently responded to by
ConIrade G. T. Fay. after which a bountful supply
of homemade cake and ice cream were served and
n social, good time WAS indulged in.
During the evening the President took the bou-
quet that had been used rs an altar offering and
presented il TO Comrade K. l.. Chamberlain, he
having been in the rebel prison the longest of any
of the Grand Army soldiers in Portland.
The most happy relations have always existed
between the Post and the Corps.-Pinkie G. Sears,
Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
DEAR TRIBUNE have been asked to tell you
something about the second annual picnic of Sum
ner Post and Corps, in Elm Park July9.
In the first place, the best feeling exists between
our Corps and Post, and we were sure of n good
time when another picnic was suggested. 10 was
a lovely day in spite of cur fears for weeks ahead
that it would surely rain, and the people just
seemed TO come in swnrtns- We had a dancing
platform, which kept the young people busy and,
indeed. many of the comrades and their wives,
whose hearts are still young. The ladies served
refreshments, including ice cream, cake and lem
onade besides the su5stanials.
In the afternoon, when thc crowd was the thick
est, Comrade :. g. Hayter Of Alexander Hamilton
Post. attracted the crowd around the music stand,
and in some well-chosen words Astounding in hui
NOR presented the President Sirs. Hebna Chap
pelle, with "a handsome gold badge, unique in
design, of the W.i.C and GAR. Ii was a COM
plete surprise to Mrs Chappelle, which Is unusual
in such cases; but she received the gift and the
honor in a few heartfelt words, between tears and
smiles. Many comrades and their wives from sur
rounding towns were present, and everybody went
| home feeling glad they came and with the feeling
OF fraternity strong in their hearts.-One who was
/ there.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
DEAE TRIBUNE: Heintzelman Post and Corps OF
San Diego, have many pleasant times together,
and the evening of July l6 was one of them. Last
evening at Armory Hall occurred the celebration
of the third anniversary of the organization of the
Woman's Relief Corps IL being also the occasion
for the presentation TO HeiutZelman Post GA r.,
OF n handsome silk flag. Mrs. VI. l.. Story, Presi-
| flag to the Post accompanying 1t with words most
| appropriate.
| Comrade VI. A. Luce. receiving the flag. made a
speech which elected frequent applause, and at its
conclusion three rousing cheers were given by the
Grand Army comrades for Corps No. 1, Department
of California, Hcintzelman Post receiving like
| compliment at the hands of the City Guards, who
were present in full uniform. The ceremony was
| full of interest and impressive throughout. The
way the good things disappeared from the we'll
spread tables spoke volumes for the skill Of the
ladies in the art of cookery, and at tile conclusion
| of supper dancing claimed its usual number OF
/ devo,ees.
Rod Matheson Relief Corps. Of Healdsburg Mrs.
Emma +. Hall President, at a recent entertainment
Melted $50 for its relief fund. This Corps Is full OF
bee-workers, and is making rapid progress.
Mrs. Jane IL. Russell, Department President. in
s,itu;ed Farragut Relief Corps, No. 30 at Vallejo
July q. The following officers were installed:
| Pres, Mary J. McCool; s. V.-P, Annie Il. Roney
| J. V.-P, Lysta A. Voorhees,; Sec, Anita Hubbard
| Treas, Mary Newcomb; Chap, Mary Farmer
Correspondent. Susan 4. Right Asst Correspond
ent. Susan Edgecombe c., Avelina J. Crowell
| Asst c.. Annie VI. Hoffman. After the services OF
installation an informal meeting was held in which
| Faragut Pest Joined. This new Corps starts out
under very favorable auspices and promises to be
an active Corps in the Departmental. L. Paine.
| Co. A, S6th Ohio.