The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-08-08
Department GIeanIurs.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.

Al the ffth anniversary OF Lyon Corps. Oakland,
reports showed expenditure OF S35s.50 for relief
The March of States was given by three misses
dressed In appropriate costumes. The Department
Chaplain, Lucinda Gilmore, and Inspector, Mrs.
MaTHhRli, were present.
Lincoln Corps entertained their friends at an In
vitatiUual social with music and dancing.
"Isiberty ApTpA, Ne, a., have inaugurated series
OF open meetings. The srsi was held July g. The
"grab1bag was the principal feature, followed by
James A. Garfield Corps have suspended their
progressive eucher parties for the Summer, but will
resume them the second week In August.
A letter has been received from George f. Ford,
Department Commander of California, commend
ing the Corps for their splendid work. and recon-
mend ing the cultivation OF soeiabiliIy between
Posts and Corps.
Hciutzelman Corps celebrated tho sixth ami
yersaFy of the organization OF the Order In Cali
forpia July II. in "a delightful manner. A musical
and literary program, followed by banquet, with
toasts. made "A truly enjoyable anniversary.
Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy Kline has resigned as
Department. corresponding Secretary, much to the
regret OF all in Tire Order.
T. Stanton Marshall Department INSPECTOR Is
making tour of the Southern Corps.
Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy Kline does not expect TO
attend National Convention. Her hosts OF friends
ia the Order hope shc will change her plans and
arrange la be present.
Rod Matheson Corps, of Hcaldsburg, added $50
to their relief fund, the results OF picnic July
George >. Evans Corps, OF Redwood, will fur
nsh room In the State Relief Corps Home.
About 20O from Posts and Corps will attend the
National Encanlpment at Milwaukee.
The Department roster for 1889 gives California
| 64 Corps, all Ia good working order.
Stanton Corps, Of Los Angelica, realized $50 from
| "Thc Memorial of the Flowers" July 4.
Frank bartlett Corps, Los Angeles. will furnish
/ room ia the State Relief Corps Home to cost Sl25
| This Corps rs called the banner Corps OF tho city.
| They have started library at the Soldiers Home
Santa Monica, and have also furnished foolsiool5
and headrests. Jessie Benton Fremont Is a MEM
| Der of this Corps.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
DEAR tribune; Phil Sheridan Corps. No. &c. has
been instituted at Newark, with 10 charter MEM
| beers. President, Mary t. Halleek See, Emeilia
/ Peters. Valuable assistance was rendered by De-
| pnrtment Aid, Miss Susa A. Patterson, through
| whose efforts this Corps organized. The In
| shutting and Installing Officer, Mrs j. b. Atwood
was accompanied by Mrs. III. Il. Bray, one OF our
| pioneer workers. who acted AS Conductor, aud who
performed her duties In her usual graceful aud eni-
| cieni manner. The President OF Marcus l.. Ward
/ Corps Mrs. Annie e. Brown was present, also
Other officers, aud assisted IN the work. large
| number OF the comrades aud ladies OF Marcus
/ l.. Ward Post and Corps attended to witness the
installation In the evening. aud cheered aud en-
| cOuraged by their kind words
| The Commander aud others of Phil Sheridan
| Post, No. li0 TO which this Corps Ia auxiliary
cheered Us by their presence. The chair aud gavel
being turned over tn the Commander at the close
| of the installation, speeches and happy Iemarks
were made by many OF the comrades. Phil
| Sheridan Post being one of the youngest In the
| Department, II IL hoped their auxiliary will be
| OF most valuable assistance TO them. The Com
mander. II. l. ilalieck, has signited hs confidence
| ia the Order by having his wife and two daughters
| become charter members,-Annie IL. Lawrence,
| Department Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: The applications for relief In ST.
Louis have not been as large this past quarter as
| formerly. To be sure there u certain number
of chronic eases always on the docket, which are
| attended to faithfully and patiently. Lyon Corpa
| will have dismissed one such case, which has been
| on their hands all Winter aud Summer the party
| being totally blind. whose application for pension
has been under consideration for five years and
has only just been allowed by Commissioner Tau
ner, to whose notice the matter was called by tho
President of Lyon Corps. Comrade Tanner Is build
ing himself up record which will outlive even
his war achievements II that were possible He il
doing for our soldiers what the Government should
have done years ago. God bless him. and lot the
Bourbons howl! Logan and Lyon Corps each con
| trbuted $40 toward the JOhnstown sufferers aud
| also assisted the Seattle Corps nassandeubei
Corps wend "the even tenor of their way" doing
| good whenever nn opportunity offers; they re-
lieved the necessities oil ~ families The past quar-
ter.
| and Admiral Porter Camp. The night was lovely
the beautiful grounds, with Its gaiy dressed la
dies and uniformed beaux, were baihed in noon
light aud 1t was truly fairyke scene. Refresh
ments were served a la fresco, and modest sum
WAS realized All returned to their homes well
| pleased with this form OF entertainment. Ransom
| Corps gave a most delightful excursion down the
Mississippi. It was quite recherche affair aud
attended by the best society people of st. Louis.
In the course of the evening large number gath
cred In the salon aud listened To some old war
songs and excellent reeitations. A very handsome
oil, aud Melted fair price. Gen. Lyon Corps, No.
49, claim the honor of being the only Corps who
visited the Encampment of the Sons of Veterans,
Division of Missouri, which convened here ia June.
We most cordially received and welcomed
heartily by Gen. Abbol,, who invited US 10 remain
aud witness the Installation ceremonies. which are
very beautiful aud impressive. l trust that the
Grand Army will perceive the expectancy of rec
ognzing this contingent In the coming National
Eneampment. l hope rates will go down, SO that
the Reunion mt Milwaukee will he u grand succeas.
1verily believe that II the W.R.C. took tho rail-