The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-07-12
THE TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON G., THURSDAY H.

row, but OF Joy" The malicious boys ana puo-
lie not being admitted, grew impatientat the delay,
and class meeting had 10 be closed for the parade.
AT the big Campfire in the evening, Mrs. Powell
won the admiration ofall by her remarks. At the
close ofthe third day an invitation was sent from
Beioit Post and Corps, 20 miles away, 10 all the
Department officers to stop there for reception
Although Cawker City wished TO retain them, they
also wished all members of the Order to share their
privileges and acquiesced. They were kept on the
stage four hours recounting various incidents, yet
all seemed interested, and we clip the following
from the Clyde Herald:
AT the Beloit reception Mrs Alrich, Depart
ment officer in the Womans Relief Corps, gave a
brIet but exceedingly interesting account Of the
origin OF the Woman's Relief Corps of which she
had the honor of being among the 50 ladies that
proposed it. There are three Department officers
oil TINS organization that are proficient IN every
particular. They are Mesdames Powell, Alrich
and Pratt. This trip has made us all the more anx-
ious for more Reunions"
And more we shall have as August alone gives
us three-oue in the Fifth Congressional District at
Washington, Kan, one in Norton County and one
In Jewell. Several will be held before the closing
one by the State, at Topeka, in October.
1t was remarked by a strangers am surprised
to see such class OF people attend Reunions" He
dld not know 1t was this class of people that have
settled every inch of the western part of this State
and no rowdyism Is tolerated at their gatherings.
The noble Order of Sons of Veterans got possess
sion of the GA charter a few days ago and
dressed it out in very handsome frame, at their
own expense, and presented it to the old boys in
membered Tor years and years and will only be
forgotten when the last survivor of Phillipsburg
Post is laid beneath the cods.
The sympathy of every member of the Order
Will go out to Mrs. Bedell Past Department
President of Kansas who has been Obliged TO re-
main in a dark room for three months, fearing
total blindness, but who is allowed now to see to
read a little.
NOBLE WORK IN WISCONSIN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The State Veterans Home. at
Waupaca, is in urgent need Of more room, 50 the
W.l{.C. of this State, under the guidance of its
noble President, Mrs. Charity Rusk Craig has
resolved to build and furnish IA cottages surround
liG 81, 1gffa limos
H. B Wocott Corps, of Milwaukee, has already
raised sufficient funds for the purpose, and will soon
rial offering to the Home fine flag garrison size.
Strange though it be, previously there had been
no flag at the Home to wave over our heroes who
so brayely fought to protect it from insult.-Mary
Montelth, Corresponding Secretary, Department OF
Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The resignation of Louise H Brown, of Kansas,
National Inspector, to accept the Office of Depart
ment Treasurer, left n vacancy which was happily
filled by the National President Mrs. Hampton, in
the appointment Of Loretta j. Gorsuch, Past De-
partment President of Indiana. There was a mass
meeting Of Auten Post and Corps. South Bend,
Mrs Hampton performing the installation eeremo-
MES.
An address by Past Dept Commander Nicar was
feature of the evening" in the course of which he
referred to the troubles of the past the union now
existing IN the Order in Indiana, and the honor
conferred on the State in the appointment of Mrs.
Gorsuch. From all parts comes the kinGcst mes
sages of congratulaton and rejoicing Il united
lnuiaIta Mrs. filtt, Department President, also
visited South Bend, where she royalty enter
tanned.
New Corps reported from Vermont are SO follows
U. 5. Grant, No IA, at West Randolph President,
Sarah A. Pierce; Sec'y, Susie G. Gabrielle; Treas,
Emma ). Mcintyre. Waterson, No. 49, at Chelsea
President, Ann Il. Gos5; Sec'y, Nellie C. Cooley /;
Treas, Susan A. Stanton. Geo. p Foster No. IS,
at Wocott; President, Olive X. Luce; Sec'y, Sarah
E. Conant; Treas, Nina e. Young.
waffle supper, given under the auspices Of Can
ton Corps, No. !, Canton, o., at the hospitabie
residence of the President and Department Coun-
seor, Ada +. Clarke was a great success. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarke are entertaining Department Com
mander ONeall, and together they were to attend
Campfire at Massilon, where Mrs. Clarke hopes
to organize Corps.
The San Francisco Pinafore Carnival, benefit
Home for Soldiers Widows Melted $3.50. Mrs.
Elizabeth d. Arcy Kline, President of the associa-
ton has added another laurel to her crown of
bright deeds for the cause OF f., g. and l..
Jennie Il. Atwood, Past Department President
of New Jersey, writes that while at Hartford,
Conn, recently, she was the guest OF Nathaniel
Lyon Corps, No. 2; Robert o. Tyler, No 8, and ID.
c. ROdman, No. 10, of East Hartford; and was
present at a reception given by Robert O. Tyler
Corps to Mansfield Corps, of Middletown; Mer-
riam Corps, Of MerIden, and D. G. Rodman Corps,
OF East Hartford which was the happiest coca
sion in my experience a member of the Or
der. wish 10 extend TO these Corps through your
columns my earnest and hearty thanks for the
courtesies extended TO me. A spirit of fraternity
was manifested throughout my stay in Hartford,
never before experienced, and will ever be reunem-
bered and cherished