The National tribune., 1889-01-31

DEAR TRIBUNE: The questions which come
to Us from the different Departments are NOT
in regard to official recognition. They are
How shall we best minister to those who need
our carer But here let me correct statement
published In q California paper that the ladies
OF the GA r. asked and were refused recogni-
tion at the last National Encampment The Ad-
JutantGenerdl viii bear me out that said state
ment is false. The sisters 20 steadily forward
content 70 know that every true soldier ree0o-
nizes his own family; and the organization Of
Ladies OF the GAR, which is composed strictly
OF wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters Of
Observation-Disclosures soldiers, and ex-Army
Nurses, cannot be supplauted. To be the fani-
lies OF Americas heroes is all the recognition
we require to make our organization a success.
Mesdames Amanda Motif, Carrie v Sheriff
and c. w. Geroig instituted Y. 4 Williams
Circle, IN connection with Post 4, Latrobe, Va,
Dec. 10 Officers installed: President Margaret
J. Metzgar; S. Y.-P, Matte Weaver: ]. T.-P,
annie Oursler; Chap, II. II. Gebhart; Treas,
Rebecca OuTsler; Con. Annie CieiEer; G., Annie
Bell; Sec, Elvira J. Albert Members Of
Greensburg Circle assisted in making the after
noon memorable one. Circle and Post began
at once to arrange a loan exhibition. Mrs.
NJ. j. Turner instituted VIM. F. Stewart Circle
in connection with Post $50, Uniontown.
Lysle Circle relieved the mOnOtouy Of aims
house life by sending baskets Of fruit 70 SOL
dlers widows with the assurance that another
Christmas viii find them in homes more suit
able. Also gave a treat to children Of Circle
members on New Years eve.
Chattanooga Circle, Nevada Civ Cal has
bought burial plot for the use Of the G.A.R-
Post in that city. The first interment was
made, Chattanooga Post laying one Of their
number away to his eternal rest The Circle
members are faithful workers; although not
large in numbers, are rich IN zeal and good
works. Seven Pines Circle California made
mo horn Il. y - IL
poultry and delicaeies for Thanksgiving.
Many Circles have established wardrobes,
which, thanks to contributors have been re-
filed many times, and still remain ouen to
give and receive as well.
From Frank Hubbard, Department Secretary
Of illinois, we hear that they are united in
their efforts to make every soldiers family
happy with the new year, especially the SOL
dlers' orphans schools. One entertainment
melted IN presents 43 pairs Of skates, q coast
ing sleds, l9 tool ehests, and 10 express wagons.
Lieut. James VI. Lysle Circle, No. 6, Ale
gheny, Pa, held flag reception, benefit relief
fund The hall was handsomely decorated with
flags, and each lady and gentleman, upon en-
tering, was presented with small flag bearing
number, each person finding his OF her part
ner in the one wearing the flag bearing the
same number as their own. Dancing was the
order of the evening At 10 o'clock supper
was served, the menu being printed on flags
Mrs. Z. w. GERWIG, National Secretary Ladies
GAR, Allegheny, Pa.
Mrs. A. W. SOnger writes that the fair and
festival by Circle No. 10, Kinmundy. H., was
q success. Net receipts, S64 Contributions
solicited for future use.
Susan a. Waltz, HOutzdale, Pa, reports a Circle
organized August last, and S1O6 cleared from
an October festival; benefit relief
Mrs NJ j. Charters, Harrisburg, Pa, reports
Gen. e. o. G. Ord Circle No. 20, auxiliary to
Post 50, 1Ourishing The Circle served the
Post with an installation banquet, which
proved happy surprise. The Circle has 100
members