The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-07-11
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY H.

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of the G. a t. Campfire at the Opera House, about
$50 ladies ayailed themselves of The invitation and
visited-mRny of them for the first time-this large
and as nearly homelike possible retreat for the
war-worn and needy veterans Of the old keystone
State
The reception closed with Campfire In the
chapel, where all the inmates of the Home who
were able were present. Gen. X. b. Beatll, the
Historian of the Grand Army, presided, and after
some very excellent remarks addresses were made
by Gen. Louis Wagner Col j. NJ. Vanderslice and
other prominent comrades.
IL was gratifying TO note tho pleased expression
on the couhtenances of the old veterans of the
Home and the hearty applause they gave when
any reference made to Commander Tyson,
which was evidence To us, more foroible than words
could express of the love which these old veterans
entertain for their Commander.
A fine oil pHuting OF Old Abe, the war eagle, was
presented the Home by Helen II. Dunn, of Corps
No az. chnir was also presented by Corps Nos.
80, So and 80, of Clarion County, mud handsome
silk quilt by Corps No. SO, of Welsboro. Tie gifts
were presented on behalf of the donors by the De-
pnrtnent President Mrs Jennie NJ. Reavley and,
although All xpected duty, she proved equal TO
the OCCASION and won her way to the hearts OF all
by her earnest, loving words OF sympathy for the
battle scared and enfeebled veterans of the Home
Brief adCiIe made by Mrs Morrison (after-
wards elected Department Presldent) and others
OF the W.R.C., who told of the earnest, Jealous
hcnrts who have espoused the Of the veteran,
and pledged themselves anew to the work oil as
sisting the Grand Army OF the Republic.
On Wednesday, evening the citizens OF Erie ten.
mt the Reed House. and after the installation of our
officers NIL repaired TO that spacious hosiery,
which was filed with the beauty and chivalry OF
by-gone days" and whose lights shone DER fair
women and brave men," possibly some oil US not
so fair as In the days of 6l. Everything possible
had been arranged for the entertainment OF the
guests Strains of sweet music filed the air. to Tie
rythm OF which the devotecs of terpsicbore whlled
away the evening hours, white on every hand, in
pariors and hall, groups of old soldiers and their
friends mingled together in that friendly, social in
tercourse which lightens the heart, and which - so
Characteristic of all old soldier gatherings. Re
freslmeDts were served by corps of skilled wait
during the entire evening. and all present will
certainly ever recall with pleasure the time when
The good people of Erie kept "open house for the
q A.R and their friends.
Through General Orders No. 7. an invitation had
been extended To all members of the W.R.C. IN tie
city to become the guests OF Corps NO. . ON lhurs.
day, Feb II. Slciglis had been engaged TO convey
all who desired TO visit the Soldiers Home In day
light to that institution and about 80 ladies &C
cepied the proffered invitation.
Soon after arrival ut the Home we were IN
vited into the chapel where pleasant surprise
was Ia store for Comrade John HunIes, oil the
Home, which consisted in the presentation OF
chair 10 that worthy conlrade by the Past Depart
ment w nc. officers, in appreciation OF q beAutl
ful souvenir badge-a hall orhalnent-mads ior
each one OF them by him soon alter Their vlslt 10
the Home last Fall. when Ell route 10 Columbus.
After the presentation all were given the freedom
of the Home Commander Tyson was most cour-
teous, and eecorting the Department President
Mrs. Morrison, led the way to- the various depart
mcnts, explaining the management of each. and
kindly answering many questions prOpOhBdeu NY
tho ladies The sound OF drum announced that
the dinner hour had arrived, aud one OF the most
interesting sights to those unaeeustoned To such
scenes to the old soldiers gather ia the
lower halt form and march into the dining room
where all took their places at the tables, remaining
standing, until nj the sound of bell all were seat
ed. We now left them, but not without "A feeling
OF sadness. though mingled with gratitude, that SO
good Home had been provided by Pcnnsy lvania
for her soss. whose bravery and loyalty had as
sisted TO preserve Nation"
On our return to GAR Hall we found q most
elaborate aud toothsome dinner awaiting our ar
rival, which ride in the keen Wintry atmos-
phere had prepared us 10 enjoy TO the fullest ex-
tent Shortly after dinner we reluctantly babe our
friends OF Corps No. goodby, with the hope that
they may live long and prosper Astounding IN good
wOTks.-M. A. Wallace, Corresponding Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Department of Indiana reports nine new Corps
since Department Convention. Sixty-thr dolinTs
was contributed Ia Memorial Day at Richmond by
- Corps and SIS aid the AeeTbsuer by "a Corps
Five Corps have contributed TO the monument
fund.
General Orders. No. 3. Department OF New York.
report eight new Corps.
Mr. Laura c. Cuddy. Department Correspond
ing Secretary of Shippensburg, Pa, has the sym
pathy of her W.RC sisters in the loss OF two loved
ones within two weeks.
''shall Men Vote" q political farce has been
Issued In neat pamphlet form by Forsyth Corps,
Toledo o. itisbrglt and entertaining aud makes
charming entertainment for evening. For
syth Corps gave the farce In Toledo. and there
have been so many demands for IL that II has been
pnullzuSu, t1hTfy H. NAlies Ehblisncr, tOieuo, w.
Eight Corps have been organized in Ohio since
Department Convention.
NJ. r, Wooster Corps No. ii3. Norwalk. o., sent
IS la ComTadc Edgar Allen. of Richmond. as their
tribute TO the unknown dead who lie in Southern
cemeteries.
mrs. Sarah NJ. T. Battels delivered the Memorial
Day address at Wadsworth, o. The Post showed
their appreciation OF her splendid aud spirited adj
dress by sending her u testimonial, from which
extract a few sentiments; ave all feel thRt the
honoTed dead aud their surviving comrades Of the
great rebellion received from your lips one OF the
finest tributes that the people Of this eo,nmu
nifty were privileged 10 hear. You rest
surcd that for this noble service. while life lasts
you shalt ever be enshrined ia the hearts OF the
loyal people who heard you on that OCCASION"
Col. james A, Mulligan re, of Chicago, Ill,
arranging for "a basket picnic at jackson Park
July q. There will be supper, music and dancing,
and good time is expected.
Hattie A. Robinson, Presiden, Old Guard Corps,
Dayton o.. instituted Corps No SO Mt Dristie and
reports we'll organized, weliofiieered Corps, with
"a membership Of 90.
Old Guard Corps sent to National Senior Vice.
President Abbie Lynch $40 Tor the Johnstown suf-
ferrrS.
Old Guard Post has been the recipient at the
hands III some unknown friend. of fine piano.
The Corps greatly enjoy this present