The National tribune., 1888-06-14
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON D. c. THURSDAY

ed to the hall OF Post No. -, where fine
collation. was spread. Members of both Post and
Corps were gathered to receive and do honor to
the Department President showing their appre-
citation of what Mrs. Ihnniug is doing thus early
IL her administration for New Jersey.
6. w. Taylor Corps, No To- was instituted at
Junction, N. J., Feb. l. 1888 by Abby J. Whittier,
Department President, Amanda o. Daniel, Depart
ment Junior Vice President aud Hannah Nhest-
phal, insiitutng and Installing officer, and under
its able management this Corps bids fair to out
rival those longer engaged IN the good cause.
Officers; President, Kate E. Gordon; J. V. p,
Kate Fenwek Treas, Sarah J. Edniandsi See,
Belle Waidmani Chap, Sarah Fenwiek; Con,
Matilda Berry; G.. Sarah Hnmmell A O., Fran
els Heath; A. G., Hannah Bowley.
Post No. 80, OF Atlantic City proud to name
Joe Hooker Corps, No. Is, their auxiliary. rms
Corps instituted Feb. z, 1888, by Department
Senior Vice President NJ. @. tanning, assisted by
Junior Vice-iresideut Amanda o. Daniel and De-
partment Inspector Amanda J. Covert. We hope
to hear often of the progress this Corps is making
in this lovely place beside the Officers: Presl-
dent, Elizabeth Wardell; S. v p Hannah DECKER
son; j. V. p, Kate Adams Treas, Annie Il. Hig-
bee; Sec, Maggie Lotion; Chap, Susanna Me-
Annoy Con-, Sue l.. Brown; c. Belle Leeds A.
c., Lizzie d. Biddle; A. G., Adea Zane.
Past Commander Morgan made the happy
recipient OF a lovely upholstered spring rocker ON
Saturday eveing last, by members OF Post 70 ana
ladies of Corps H. Commander Morgan had been
sick for some time, and this kind method of re-
membTance doubtless very gratifying TO him.
Corps Ii, Trenton, n. j.
BEAUTIFUL CEREMONIES AT ZANEsvILLE
DEAR TRIBUNE: The beautiful custom of strew-
commenced by Hazlett Post No. 81 Evansville, o.,
Grand Army of the Republic, the S0th nit.
Everything was suspicious, and fears OF scarcity
oil flowers were soon dispelled, myrads OF mite
children, comrades and citizens brought them iu
profuson, and together with the Woman's ReIef
Corps arranged them in baskets for garanding the
graves. 1t is said but few flowers were left III the
city, all the citizens donating what they had toward
making the little hiIlocks of our brave seepers
beds OF roses.
The hour for the tender service was proclaimed
by the tolliug of bells courthouse, churches aud
public buildings, comrades, with baskets
hlled with the living blossoms OF love, marched To-
the solemn tread of martial music the city OF the
dead there TO scatter tokens of sweet membranes
upon the resting places Of those who have answer
ed the last buge call
In the evening at joint Memorial services held
at Blacks Music Hall, the attendance was very
large. After the unyailing of the beautiful cross
to The " Unknown Dead , by Mrs. Bagiey, Past De-
partment President Mrs. FarQuhar and Mrs. Dletz,
on behalf of the W.R.C Mrs. Louisa J. Terry,
Department Chaplain, w. r. c., addressed the
dience ia beautiful language fairly captivating her
willing listeners Among other beautiful thoughts,
she said that the blood OF Christ was shed that
we might have q heavenly home, so had the blood
OF our Nations dead been spilled that we might
have earthly home The applause which greet
ed the close of Mrs. Terry's remarks was proof
enough that the audience were IN sympathy with
the lofty sentiments offered.
Gen. W. ID. Hamilton Of Columbus, was the ora
tor of the occasion, delivering a grand patriotic
address. Splendid and appropriate music was rem
dered, making the occasion altogether one OF vast
benefit to the young as well as The old.-Hannah
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The Wisconsin battlefield monumens at Gettys-
burg, Pa, in Reynods's Grove, win be dedicated
June 80 Gov j. NJ. Rusk will present the monu-
menls TO the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial As
ISOLATION; acceptance by Gov Beaver, President of
the association. Handsome program invitations
have been issued.
The Department roster Of Illinois made up ut the
close of the third quarter for 1885, shows Is Corps
Headquarters Department of Washington Terri
tory-HeIen Burke President, Lizzie II. Herrick
Secretary-continues at Seattle. 1t is live De-
partment and General Orders No. mean BUSH
ness.
Lewis Corps, No. 20. Xenia, O., observed Memo
rial Day with appropriate exercises. At Wood
lawn Cemetery an urn was flied with lovely flow
ers for the Unknown" Commander ThTali, of
Lewis Post, read Mrs. Shcrwoods Memorial
Poem for 1887, after which followed the decOrat-
| ing Of comrades graves by Lewis Post. Depart
| meut Commander Neal delivered eloquent
address at the Opera House In the evening. Music
| was furnished BY band from the Soldiers Or
| phans' Home. The day was more generally OBJ
served than for years. Over 20 veterans were III
| line.
/ General Orders, No Binary e. Bancroft, De-
! partment President-Teports awak ening interest
in the Department in view OF the coming National
! Convention and rapid growth and continued
| prosperity ia this the Ohio centennial year In a
! Circular Letter TO the Ohio Corps, under date OF
May IS Mrs. Bancroft appeals to the Ohio Corps to
| unite heart ana hand ~ a Egtt'd effort 10 propa-
gate the glorious work. We can Imagine how
heartily the Buckeye women viii respond, 1t
| will be done"
| Concord IN II journal pays a deserved COM
] pliment TO Elizabeth Darcy Kline. Past National
President in review of the proceedings of tifth
| National Convention, in which ii says Past Ma
/ tioual President, Elizabeth ID Arcy Kline, Is re-
| markable executive officer, and her IndIvld-
uality is indelibly stamped upon this journal. 1t
! would require only a few hours TO read the work
of This Order, given in National Convention,
| and tire most skepttca would be convinced
of the helpfuness to soldiers aud their families.
| Tie Order is an honor to the land, for not only
does it alleviate suffering promote iftterual feel
| ing, but ii keeps constantly before the minds Of
| the young. lessons of patriotism.
| Elaborate observances OF Memorial Day were
| carried out by Post and Corps Of HubbardsvIlle,
| Mich, including sermon In the Congregational
| Church. Three cemeteries were decorated Memo
| rial Day morning, followed by dinner at GA, r..
Hall To soldiers aud their families. At the close,
led by a martial band Post and Corps and 80 little
| girls in red white and blue, and bearing wreath5
and bouquets, marched TO the church. IL was
denscly packed, the services consisting OF Memo
i rial eulogy by Rev. w Ii. /. kentiebury, singing
and 20 After which all repaired TO the pubic
| square, where monument was erected to the
memory OF the Unknown Dead and there the lit
tie girls placed their flowers and many loving
friends added their tributes. After a salute to
the dead the ranks were broken.-Ars. j. i. Cros-
set, Corresponding Secretary.
/ Lookout Mountain Corps, Department OF Ne
braska celebrated its first anniversary May a, by
an evening entertainment, alter which Maggie
/ Saylor, SENIOR Elce-Frtsldeht, In behali Of the
Corps, presented the Post with beautiful blue
satin banner; Comrade De Long, Post Commander,
expressing thanks. The entertainments was sue
cess, and the eiIldreu'S pieces splendid,
| showing that patriotism and love of country il
both preached and practiced in Western States.
A feature Of Memorial Day services. Toledo. o.,
was the unvailing at WoOdlawn Cemetery, OF a
bronze bust of Maj Gen. James b. SteedmHn, sur
mounting Il monument erected by the late Col w.
! j. Fny when Mrs. Shcrwood's latest Memorial
Poem was read with ringing earnestue5s by Com
| rade r. g. w. Foster Toledo and Forsyth Posts
| united III decorating Forest and Woodlawn Gene
teries; Forsyth Corps in charge of the flowers,
! which were abundant. Each comrade carried a
basket of flowers and a wreath. At Woodlawn
Cemetery, Forsyth Corps assisted by members OF
Mark e. Sibiey Camp, S. Of ". decorated tie mon
unIent to the Unknown Dead while the veterans
| were decorating the soldiers graves.
A Wonderful Phenomenon!
Tie man who should pass through life without
experiencing a twuge of indigestion might be fifty
regarded 81 a wonderful phenomenon. We doubt
if such privileged mortal has ever existed. Ii so
! we have never seen him. But thousands are known
10 be daily relieved Of dyspepsia by Hostetter's
Stomach Bittcrs the popular remedy for that truly
national complaint, well as for fever aud agae
debility, constipation, rheumatism and kidney
troubles.
Country Wit.
Buffalo Express.
Country boys are notasuch squash heads as
they sometimes look, said tine sociable drum.
mer at the Broezel House. "0ne day las: week
| was out riding with afellow who seemed to