The National tribune., 1888-09-13

Sumter; and as che gate ciangs behind him as the
gates changed behind so many brave hearts years
ago. ask myself -" Could ], knowing What do
and seeing the suffering that have, ever consent
to sacrifice my boy for his country thai others may
profit by Il? - Qnien Sabe 7-Hellen f, Day, Pres
ident Lyon Corps
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The Department officers Of Illinois W.R,C were
escorted to National Convention by Stephenson
Post, GAR, Springfield, Ill.
Mary Il. Bancroft, Department President OF Ohio,
announces in General Orders, No 6, a committee,
authorized by fifth Department Convention, to
confer with the GAR Soldiers Home Committee,
for the purpose of carrying out the Relief Corps
promise 10 assist ia furnishing and adjoining the
Soldiers Homo cottages approaching completion.
Kate -. Sherwood Sarah N. j.. Battels. Belle T.
Bagiey, Louise NJ. Roland, Lizzie 5. Heron, Com
mittee.
Gen. P. H. Sheridan Corps. Texarkaua Ark, are
making hue record in Relief Corps work. Ne
moran Day sne Fost was presented Win an elegant
nag, Juil thompson presenting the same Ia a
graceful manner, Commander q. ID. Scott respond
ing for the Post, The rocall of 3S states was re-
spOnded TO by young girls crowned with flowers,
who, under the guardianship Of a Goddess of Lib
crty Joined in the procession to Texas Cemetery,
followed by wagons loaded with flowers to strew
the Union graves. On the death Of Gen. Sheridan
the Corps adopted and forwarded u series of finely
expressed resolutions. Committee, Josephine Me
Laushin, Meta Jones, Nellie V. Rhea; Julia
Thompson, President
Hannah B. Seymour. writing OF the Sodus lSy.Y.)
Reunion, says: II can bear testimony to the
generosity of the veterans this occasion. Every
thing that love could imagine or money supply
was done by the W.RC. that this. our first meet
ing, should be q success. A number of carriages
were placed ut our command for the free transport
taton of guests, well dining hall aud ieeeream
parlor; in fact, all our expenses were kindly and
promptly met by the association. 1t was indeed q
gala day for the veterans as well the ladies, and
will often present itself on memOry'5 page sur
rounded by halo of pleasures"
Rice and Creglow Posts and Corps, of Attica. o.,
held joint meeting Aug. % to perfect their ar
engagements for National EBcampment After
business session the Post served elegant supper
To the ladies of the Corps it being complete sur
pri5e.-Claru Cooper, Secretary.
The Sous Of Veterans set the ball a-rolling En-
campmcA week by big reception Campfire 10
the Grand Army, WOm8u's Relief Corps and
brothers OF the Sons Of Veterans at the Army OF
West Virginia tent L. II. GilEy, Chairman of the
Executive Committee, is graduate OF the Ohio
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home. and one Of
the most promising young men Of the Buckeye
state. He is now clerk in the Auditor OF state
Office.
One of the attractions of the Kansas City National
Exposition which opened Sept. 10 was the booth Oc-
cupied by Geo. r. Thomas Corps, No. IL. Highly
priced relics OF the late war from historical swords
flags and colder clothes down 70 bareback and to
bacco We're on exhibition. A rarel y-beautiful and
costly jeweled badge was voted to popular gentle
man, delicious refreshments were served by the fan
hands Of the members, and various articles were
sale for the purpose Of raising funds for the
maintenance Of the organization whose object Is
charity aud to especially aid and assist the Crane
Army of the Republic. A cordial welcome wa,
given to all visitors.