The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-07-26
Department Gleaniuss.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.

DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Since my last letter the rainy,
unpleasant weather of Spring has given place to
the intense heat of Summer. Many of our Corps
are holding only monthly meetings until October,
and those Of members that are to represent our
Department in the sixth National Convention at
Columbus busy making preparations. The
letters received show that our Corps are doing ex
cellent work, earning money IN every honest
available manner to increase their treasures for
the demands of Winter. During the past week the
Reunion of our veterans at Gettysburg has revived
the days of the more vividly than any other
event which has taken place. Twenty-Five years
ago brother engaged in most terrible war
fare with brother and there was being decided by
force of arms the question as to whether our coun-
try should be indeed the land of the free" After
all these years how the words of Truths noblest
martyr - are being verified The world will not
long remember what we say here, but 1t will never
forget what they did here If we remember their
deeds of valor, grander and grander will grow the
theme as our country progresses In truth, honor
and love of liberty. 1t Is well that all the bitter
ness of that dreadful time has passed away, and
that victor and vanqushed can meet as brothers
again; but while we cherish the memories OF
dead sacred "Reminiscences, let US not abate
vigilance in preserving the principles for which
they fought and died and through which they tri-
umphed. Knowing we'll the price of our heritage,
how precious should it be to us how clean should
be the hands that are permitted to handle our Ark
of the Covenant, and we, as members OF the Nom-
ans Relief Corps, can labor as compatriots with
our comrades to guard the cause which expresses
so much.
What true heart has not been beating with SYM
pathy during the weeks of suffering through which
Gen. Sheridan has been passing, and what u relief
to know that at last and in safety, he has reached
quiet resting place by the sea, where refreshing
breezes, we pray God, may aid him to recovery.
Blessed indeed is privilege to be enabled
through our membership in the W.RC. 10 reward
with watchful tender care these brave men whose
lives fast passing away and shall we be selfish
with this privilege and allow none but relatives to
join with us in our labor of love? Assurediy notl
For this admit to our ranks any and
every loyal woman that desires to assist US, and
nara nf an hat fHau hn n whether
high low, rich poor.
Our Order throughout the country, more espe-
ciay dear Department, is to be congratu-
lated in the addition TO our membership OF Mrs.
Mary A. Livermore, who became member of U. s..
Grant Corps, of Merose, the last of June. She Is
one of the best and noblest of women, and her
wonderful eoquence, her purity OF life and high
social position will make her great assistance to
our Order.
Corps No. I6, of Melrose, Is in very prosperous
condition. Mrs. Lvermore will visit Ohio IN July,
where she will have the privilege OF meeting our
sisters ofthe Buckeye State, and they OF seeing one
of the grandest of Massachusetts women.
Armstrong Corps, No. %, Montague, is also a
very prosperous Corps. They were recently pre-
| scented by the Masonic Lodge with four handsome
| pedestals Their hall has been renovated and q
new organ placed therein. June % they gave a
strawberry supper in the Town Hail. after which
| they accepted invitation to attend the dedlca-
| ton of the G r. Hall.
| Phil Sheridan Corps, No 81, Salem held a straw
| berry supper on the evening OF June 20 also an
entertainment consisting of Rotations, musc-ln-
| strumental and vocal success financially and So
cially.
| Leominster Post and Corps will long remember
June 49, the Goth anniversary of Elias stevens Post
| No. So. Among the invited guests National
/ Junior Vice Commander John G. Linehan, De
| partment Commander Walker, Adjt Monroe,
| Capt. Jack Crawford Department Presiden,
Emma d. Lowd Mrs. Kneeley and Mrs. SpTague,
Reading, Mass. sisters of Capt. Stevens, in whose
! honor the Post and Corps were named. process
sion consisting of Post Sons of Veterans, with two
drum corps, Post officers, invited guests In car
riages, after passing through the principal streets
/ rasss TTF.ifa
collation. furnished by the Corps. In the even
| ing the Town Hall was filed and speeches were
made by invited guests, interspersed with music
| Eva T. Cook Department Corresponding Seere
| tary.
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: The second annual District Re
union Of the GAR. of Brown, Keya-Paha anC
Cherry Counties was celebrated at Valentine July
Department President W.R.C., was present ant
addressed the comrades in the interest of thu
| GAR. and W.R,C., explaining the objects anC
aims of the Woman's Relief Corps On the morn
ing of the 5th she spoke to the wives, mothers ant
daughters of old soldiers, afterward explaining
and answering questions about the W.R.C. work
There was no Corps oTgani zed at this place, bu
members of the Posts and ladies were very mucl
interested in the work of the Relief Corps, and TIN
seed sown by Mrs. Manchester it Is confidentl!
hoped, will ere long bring a rich harvest, and TN
Northwest before many months stand equal viii
the Posts and Corps of the Southeast. Mrs Man
chester was accompanied by her son, Master KOS
coe, and Miss Grace Pershing, an elocutionist o
rare ability who delighted the veterans and visit
ors with her brilliant Rotations.
Davenport Elliot Relief Corps, No. u, is still
| prospecting and the good work Is going grandly on
Memorial Day was properly observed. and June
| the Sons of Veterans gave fcecream social, as
sisted by our Corps, which was financial an
| social success. Our Corps President, Jennie
Lonneker, presented the Camp with a beautfu
cake, on which the words " Our Boys We're beat
| tifully arranged-the cake sold for the benefit {
Camp Valentine.-Ida Jeane Smith, Department
Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Our Department President
Jennie NJ ReaseIy, desires to thank publicly thos
Corps which responded so promptly to her call 10
contributions for Memorial Day, at the Soldier
and Sailors Home at Erie, thus enabling her
furnish Towering plants-a rose bush and an Eng
| lsh iyy-for each grave, Is In all. Some OF til
donations came too late for Memorial Day, an
will be used in purchasing flowers on the occasio
of the death of an inmate of the Home. A horf
wreath of ivy and roses the contribution of friend
of the veterans, has been placed upon the caskC
of every soldier, except one who has died In tn
Home since il opened.
Last January Strong Vincent Corps, No. 8, vote
| to furnish wreath for every veteran who die
during the year. Corps No. s6, of Clarion; No.
of Pittsburg, and our Department Treasurer, Lii
zie S. Cook, have each furnished wreath sine
the beginning of the year. Mrs Reasely write
that she wishes she had time to tell of all th
good work being done for the old soldiers in TIN
Home. Many who were once addicted to habits
intemperance and dissipation have reformed, an
now looking to Him VINO alone can Strengt ne
! and save them"
Emma j. Bear, Secretary of Strong VinceI
Corps writes of steady interest and four initiation
during the last quarter, and adds: The demand
, upon our relief fund many, but thus far W
! have been able TO meet all. We now have on e.
hibition at one of our principal furniture stores
6 parIor set which will sell tickets until Sep
: g. We hope TO swell our charity fund largely b.
a fore Winter preparatory TO the demands that WI
then be made upon it."
Mai VIM. b. Mays Corps was instituted and Of
GERS installed by the Department President on Jun
I | 9 at Franklin. A number of the members of Corr
Nos 80 and 80 of Oil City, were present and assste
! | in the exercises The installation ceremonies WEI
public and witnessed by large audience, con
: | posed of the members of Mays Post and their fan
E lilies and numerous invited guests. The comrad
: | spoke warmly for the Woman's Relief Corps, al
g doubtless prove incentive to the ladies of May
Corps to push forward with greater earnestne
and fidelity in the grand work they have espouse
. Officers: President, Mary Judson Snowdeu S.
: p Henrietta Mackey; j. V.-P., Mary Wiley; Sec
u Alma A. Sheppard; Treas, Anna G. Rheen
= Chap Frances Hughes; Con-, Jennie G. Black; g
q Sarah Lapsley; A. O., Jennie II. Cain; A.
!, Corps Nos. 10, 49, 81, 90, 90 and 1OO of McKec
> County attended the Reunion of the McKeC
County G. AR. Association at Eldred July 4. III
. acted as eommissaries, serving bountiful supp
y of rations to their guests, the veterans and men
: bers of the W.RC. present, numbering sever
II hundred.
u The Secretary of Bradford Corps, No. IS.
ported 90 members in good standing at the clio
of the last quarter Mrs. Martha Sherman
the very jealous and efficient President. II
heart is in the work of the Grand Army al
Woman's Relief Corps, and she is always ready
Al. r . L.