The National tribune., 1889-06-20

Vice President with 81 charter members. The
President. Mrs. Lizzie MeMillen. is an earnest
worker, who has spared neither time nor trouble IN
making it one of the fiourshing Corps of the De-
Their entertainments have been both
socially and financially success Both Corps and
Posts work together with the most perfect mar
NJ Branch, Department Corresponds |
ing Secretary, Emporia, Kan.
TYPICAL MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: had the pleasure of meeting |
with Eaton Post, No. 265, GAR. Eaton Relief |
Corps No 1el, and Voris Camp, s. of ", Wads- |
worth, o., and addressing them on Memorial Day: |
Associated with them was the organization called
and Incorporating body of men, who, am in
formed have Incorporated in their bylaws that
they must come out and assist the An: on Me
mortal Day. Allhonor to them for thus enlisting IN
the good and great work of perpetuating the MEM
DRY those who lost their lives but saved Union
We trust this Order may be prosperous as its mo-
lives as understand them, true loyalty to our
country, her flag and its defenders.
Eaton Corps prepared the lovely floral offerings
at the cosy home of Mrs. Sadie Beck, where met
the ladies' with whom dined. Eaton Post march
ed to the house of the President at 10 o'clock a. M,
when each comrade was given flowers In wreaths,
crosses and bouquets. The ladies falling into line,
all marched to the cemetery in the falling rain;
but. nothing daunted, from their hands the little
tents of the sleeping heroes received their offerings
of profuson of lovely flowers. Gathering at the
lot dedicated to the unknown dead, the Post read
the burial service, while the falling rain-drops
fifty accompanied the falling flowers and typlhed
the tears shed for the loved and lost. Alter con-
Guiding the service at Wadsworth they went to an
there their tokens of love and remembrance. Inc
scene was an impressive one; the comrades SO
true, and showing the sadness of thought of the
day and occasion in their faces. with their helpers
the brave loving women will not be forgot
ten. The afternoon parade was abandoned on ac-
count of the Storm the societies mentioned,
with Co d, 9Th Ohio N G., having already formed
for marching when the rain came in torrents.
Eaton Post has purchased a lot and intends erect
ing GAR hall on it, and may the generous
hearts of the citizens and friends respond literally
to their call.
My hours spent with these comrades, ladies and
friends will never be forgotten. The Corps IS
Furnishing and help and honor to the Post, While
the Camp S. of V. are comfort to our hearts as
we look at them, for we know they are being
trained to appreciate the charge to be committed
to their care by their brave sef-sacrihcng fathers
May the comrades live long TO enjoy their saved
country the ladies be spared to bless the suffering
and sorrowing with their gentle ministrations, the
Sons of Veterans be the stay OF our Nation, ana
these gallant of America be such in spirit and
in truth.-Sarah NJ. e. Battels, Past Department.
President.
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The friends of the TndianaW. re.
are pleased to learn that the Divisions, reunited IN
1885, under Agnes Hit, of indianapolis as Depart
ment President, have become one In deed and IN
truth. To this lady's wisdom and unselflsh de-
votion to the noble principles of the organization
is due, in small measure, the beautiful harmony
that prevails in the entire w re. of her State.
AS token of their appreciation of her services the
various Corps have joined in presenting Mrs Hit
exquisite souvenir of which she is justly proud.
This design issshat of the Past Department Presi-
dents badge II is made of fine gold the Maltese
cross is the bar-pin by gold chains;
the medallion is encrcled with diamonds ofunusual
purity; the edge of the shield Is closely set with
cleaning pearls its points marked with the pale
turquos. However, it Is not for the shining gold,
the sparkling gems and the perfect workmanship.
but for the loving message she reads in every ray
well done, good and faithful sister," that the
possessor deems her treasure prieeless.-Samantha
West Miller
MEMORIAL DAY IN DENVER.
DEAR TRIBUNE: In Denver, the Queen City of
the West, Memorial Day, 1889, dawned bright and
beautiful. The day was never SO thoroughly ob-
served. From early morn till late at night the
whole city donned an atmosphere OF patriotism
The morning procession was one OF the grandest
ever witnessed in the West. The flags, the march,
ing soldiers, the flowers, and the martial
music have left their impress of patriotism upon
every heart. The GAR. Posts, the Regular Army
companies the militia and all patriotic people
united heartily in the Memorial exercises. The
Governor of the State j. A. Cooper, was Conn
mander-n-C Chief of the State troops. Between II
and o'clock the 3. & NJ, with 10 coaches filled to
| overdowing. arrived at Riverside Cemetery. The
large number of G. A. R. men, ladies of the W.R.C
Sons and Daughters OF Veterans. little girls aresse9
| in white. Some little boys in red, white and
| blue, bearing baskets of flowers and wreaths,
| under charge of Augusta b. Henderson, Depart
| ment President, and Mrs. DIR. hessler, made an
| impressive picture. After the opening exer-
eises the WR.C., Daughters of Veterans and little
| boys and girls from the Public Schools made the
! graves of the dead soldiers wilderness OF floral
/ offerings. Ten wagons loaded with flowers came
| from the PnbiicSohools. An arch was covered with
and bore the inscription, made oil red, White
| and blue mmortelles, To the Unknown Dead,
beneath which was an of choice flowers. On
one side of this arch rested harp; on the other
cross made of roses and fragrant flowers This
was erected by the w. re From the warm heart
| of the Countess of Cuneo, in sunny Italy, came a
beautiful wreath of olive, laurel and ivy leaves,
| made expressly for the unknown dead. few
| years ago the Countess was with us, an active
| member of the W.R.C in Denver This touching
tribute for our fallen heroes is appreciated by the
| W.R.C. more than words can express. We shall
ever cherish her memory as devoted patriot, still
claiming her a faithful member OF Farragui
| At Riverside Cemetery about midday the heat
| was intense, but was borne without murmurlng
| In the evening came refreshing breeze, dispelilne
the WEAKNESS produced by the excessive neat o.
At the evening meeting at the Chamber OF Com
merce Judge Elliott, of the supreme Court OF the
State. presided. Prayer by Rev. J. d. Rankin. The
music vocal and instrumental, with the bugle call
| was soul-nspiring. ExCongressman g. q. Symes
of Colorado the orator of the evening; his
| speech eloquent and impressive, will forever lin
| ger in the hearts of all who Observation-Disclosures.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
| General Orders No. f. of Emma B. Lowd, De
partment President of Massachusetts, announce
| the completion of arrangements for the exemplin
cation of the ritual for the benefit of Assistant De
partment Inspectors, at North Adams, Northamp
ton Fitehburg, Randolph, South Boston and Lynn
Department and Past Department officers are In
vited to attend.
The Corps of the Department of Massachusetts
contributed aggregate of SIP in response to TIM
anneal of Past = " COMMANDMENTS Chief Edgal
Allan, for the graves around Richmond:
Massachusetts reports membership, for the
quarter ending March 81, of 8 2l2. Relief expend
ed Sl7697I. Corps instituted since last report
George w. Perry, No. l2l, Sciiuate, Mrs. NJ.
Morris, President
Earl Millikin Relief Corps No. 179, Windham
Ohio have membership of q, and are brigh
band of women enthusiastic in their work, whcl
is done with their might. mind and strength. The!
have cosy hall and are source OF good and al
| inspiration to the comrades of Earl MIlhkln Post
GAR. The efficient Secretary, Mary ) Snow
Norton read an original poem, written at the re
quest of the President at a recent Corps meeting.
The Board of Directors of the Woman's Relic
CORPS Home of California elected the following
officers at their annual meeting: President, Eliza
beth Darcy Kline; V.-P, b. Jane Russell
Sec'y Sarah J. Farwell; Treas, Geraldine Il. Fris
bee Susie NJ. Shay reported quite long list o
valuable articles, dishes, chairs sheeting, etc, do
| mated by merchants of San jose The pin donates
to the association to be rallied was won by Mrs
Souders, of Garfield Corps. The mirror was VOL
by No As.
propose to work for the Soldiers Home. Mrs. Col
Halliday writes of society at work on box, an,
they will not forget the looking-giass, OF which
each room is in need.
Proceedings of the 10th annual Convention, De
partmeut of Massachusetts, W.R.C., appear in tn
neat systematic and business-like form character
, istic of the mother State and may well serve as
. model in style to other Departments.
Amanda A. Brown, Chaplain Corps. No. "A, Val
paraiso Ind writes that preparations have alread
! begun for the Reunion of the goth Indiana Nei
; eran Association formerly Kearny's Red Dia
mond Division of the Third Corps, to be held O
. that place Sep. and ..
The Old Army Style.