The National tribune., 1889-05-30

an early date. The proceeds are to be devoted
either to our own Waupaca Veterans Home or to
the proposed National Home for Army Nurses.
OLD GUARD PLEASURES.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Monday evening. May 10. Old
Guard Corps, No. l2l, made raid on the Post and
demanded unconditional surrender. After a
short parley the Post surrendered, upon condition
that the officers be allowed to retain their side
arms, and that the Quartermaster's stores be left
undistuFbed." Mrs Robinson, President. accepted
these terms, and announced that the Corps had
been foraging expedition and asked Dermis-
sion to occupy the dining-hal while the Post pro-
cecded with business. The Post soon adjourned,
and were seated in the spacious hall paFtaking of
the ices and cake which the ladies had provided.
After everyone seated CCmrade Robinson
stepped to the platform and presented TO Old Guard
tost, IN the name OF the Local Executive Commit
tee of the Corps w re. Convention a fine piet-
ure of Andersonville Prison, framed in fine oak
frame 60 so inches. p Q. Bates accepted the gilt
In n few wellspoken remarks, and was followed
by Comrade How on prison-pen memories. This
was not pleasant subject but we all felt that the
horrors of war as well as the pomp and show
should sometimes be discussed, in order that the
seeds of loyalty may be sown.
At this meeting it was decided that the Post
should visit Troy as body to present to A. Fl.
Coleman Post the silken banner which had been
awarded them as prize at the Department En-
eampment. The Relief Corps was invited 10 ac-
company them. Accordingly, Wednesday
evening, 18th, about 200 members of Post and
Corps went to Troy by special train. We were
met at the station by Coleman Post and band and
escorted to the GAR. hail. where we were re-
ceived by Mrs. Winans President of the Corps, and
1hIS wright department lnSlituting ana INSTALL
ing Officer and by them introduced to the ladies'
We were happily surprised to find Mrs Heron
Department President, and Mrs. BowersOx, In
spectoT present. they having been called to Troy
on Department business. After all were eomfOrta-
bly, seated, Comrade edge escorted the committee
bearing the lovely flag to the platform Comrade
Howell presenting II in an eloquent speech. Hon.
E ). Williams responded, accepting it in the name
OF Coleman Post. The doors of the banquet hall
were then thrown open, the tables were elegantly
arranged, and everyone enjoyed the bounteous
lunch served. Then friendly chat and short
speeches from visiting members of the GAR;
also Mrs. Heron and Mrs. BOwersox, both of
whom were well received and heartily applauded.
After giving three cheers for Coleman Post and
Corps, the Daytonians left for home, having en-
Joyed every moment of their visit-Vesta j. Shoe
maker, Corps Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
Corps TO- Santa Barbara, conducted the funeral
services OF Past President Clarissa III. Davis, wife
OF Capt. A Davis. After hymn at the house aud
an address by Emma Gillingham, Corps President,
the procession proceeded to the cemetery, where
the beautiful rites of the W.R.C were observed
The Corps has lost one of its most devoted and
energetic workers.
Phil Sheridan Post and Corps had May Day
Party at Alum Rock Canyon, the social diversions
being games and wild flower gathering. Post and
Corps gave COmrade Hull and wife recent sur
prise party.
Corps, among the latest in the field is composed of
good workers, and will soon rank with the best.
Lincoln Corps rejoices a successful April
entertainment for relief. Bertha Corps has just
presented Meade Corps No. 81, with a Bible Gar
field Corps has been giving Progressive Eueher
Parties.
Gov Morton Corps and Post of Calistoga gave an
invitation picnic in Collins Grove. A Maypole
occupied the center of the grounds, and was beau
tItul In its flying cOlors of red, white and blue
Twenty-four little boys and girls afterward danced
around the pole and wound it with the National
eolors, the band playing " Marching Through
Georgia" Three tents were pitched at one end of
the grove around which the comrades spent most Of
their time Flags were waving in every direction,
and with the inspiring patriotic music by the band
speeches, and heart
responded with pulsatons of JOY and gratitude to
tine " boys who wore the blue"
RELIEF CORPS WORK IN ARIZONA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Grand Reception given April
10 by the W.R.C., GA r. and 5. of " of Flagstaff
Ariz, in honor of Col. ThOrp, a GAR man. run
ming for Governor of Arizona Territory. Com
mander George Hoxworth greeted Col. Thorp in
behalf of the GAR, after which Polly B. Rum
sey, Corps President, welcomed him in behalf of
the W.R.C. Then came III. J. Miller, who spoke
in behalf of the s. of " and in the interest of the
Flagstaff people. Col. Thorp was called on and re-
sponded with very eloquent and interesting
speech. addressed to the GAR, W.R.C- and s. of
w. and to the people of mountain city. Col
Thorp who was in Washington in the city's inter
ests is also grand worker in and for the Grand
Army of the Republic, and receives many praises
for the good he has done. Mr. J. F. Daggs made a
very interesting speech in behalf of the people at
larger
After the speaking was over Gen. T. E. G. Ran
som Corps No. 81 invited the guests to partake of
an elegant supper prepared by the members, to-
gether with Ransom Post, No. A. and Camp Grant.
ed the pleasure that they had enjoyed, aud wished
such occasions might be more frequent.-Binnie
Neal, Corresponding Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
After careful examination of revised Rules and
Regulations. the Editor W.RC. heartily con-
graduate the committee, headed By Emma Stark
Hampton, Past National President, on the marked
Improvements in Encouragement, additions and
cancellations. IL was long, laborious and vexa-
tiOus task but that the Order will not be slow
to appreciate. There are a few points uncovered
hutpe lie not Of hiS and
is the spirit of the Order there is plenty of time to
accomplish all that remains undoue.
While in attendance upon the funeral of her
brothers wife in New York, Emma Stark Hamp-
tan, Past National President, came into possession
OF some precious war relics. These were the coat
and cap worn by her soldier brother on the hard
fought field of Gettysburg while serving with the
10th N Y, that held Little Round Top at such
fearful sacrifice and turned the tide of battle His
share of the struggle five wounds aud the
coat is rdded with bullets and saturated with his
blood.
The Michigan Convention, WRC did a noble
thing in lifting the mortgage from the home of
Comrade and Mrs. Salisbury, an aged couple re-
siding at Hudson. All who remember the little
lacemaker, introduced at National Convention,
Columbus, will rejoice over the good news.
Lucia Julian Martin, the accomplished elocu-
ZIONIST and Principal of the indianapolis School of
Expression, viii give entertainment at Camden
o., under the auspices of the GAR
James b. Mekean Corps Salt Lake City Utah.
gave red, white and blue party, at which the
unique feature was the suppertable. The center
huge wax doll dressed like the Goddess of
Liberty, with the decorations all in the National
colors. The Corps, like its President Mrs 5. o. B.
Cummings, is alive and hOurishing.
From financial exhibit of Nevius Corps, No. l.
Rockford Ill., the first Corps of the State Instituted
In the Spring of 1888, we find the Corps has raised
and expended in relief in six years a grand total of
s., HATS and has balance in the relief fund of
S679.S9. The money has been made by fairs festi-
walls excursions, etc, and success always attends
their efforts.
Col Carl n Bancroft, of Columbus, o.. Past De-
partment Inspector, GA. r., and his wife, Mary F.
Bancroft, Past Department President will leave
shortly for their early home in Vermont, to remain
until the National Encampment at Milwaukee.
Through the lnstrumentalty of Sarah NJ. Bat
tells, Past Department President of Ohio pen
sion has been secured for aged soldiers widow,
whose case has been pending for years. Mrs. Bat
tells has purchased a home for the old lady and has
got her comfortably settled.
Mary X. Morgan, Department President of Ne
bTaska, commends the Memorial of the Flowers p"
to the Corps of her Department, and enioins upon
all sacred observance of Memorial Day
The roster of the Department of Wiseonfn
W.R.C, is before Us, showing an aggregate of 81
Corps.
Phil II. sheridan Corps MeConnellsville, o., in
stituted just after National Convention by Charity
of the best working Corps of the Department as
evinced by their zeal in Soldiers Home work and
the " Memorial of the Flowers
Ella E. Gibson, Barre Mass, says il was the Ist
Wis II. A. in which she served Chaplain. She
was connected with the g Live Eagle Regiment
South in 1858, and was the first person to get Old
Abe's " picture and circulate by the thousand.
Past Department Commander Joseph W. O'Neau
was guest at the Toledo Post Campfire on re-
cent evening when the mention OF his name in
connection with Ciubernatorial nomination was re-
ceived with great applause. The Campfire under