The National tribune., 1889-04-18
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquaf-
ters---NOtes from the Departments.

Department Glcaninss.
pErARrMnNr OF cAL1roRN1A.

Junior Vice CommRnder-in- Chief G.A.R-, san
Francisco attended by thousands of the
GAR, W.R.C., and members of numerous civic
societies to which he belonged, as he was greatly
beloved by all. According to his expressed request
silk flag, which he kept at home, was
wrapped around him. new GAR badge pinned
on his breast, and so he was buried. The body was
taken to George II. Thomas Post Hall from the
family residence, and later to the First Congrega
tionai Church, where services We're held by Rev.
DIR. Barrows, assisted by Rev. DIR. Eoyle Comrade
Holmes of the first advocates OF the
Noman's Relief Corps in California and in Ma
tional Encampment and his memory will be cher
ished by the W-R.C. equally with his comrades OF
the GAR.
The cornerstone of the Womans Relief Corps
Home was laid under the auspices OF the assocla-
ton at San Jose, April 6. The ceremonies were
performed with Masonic rites by Hon. NJ. nj. Estee,
Grand Master; addresses by Gen. Z. S. Solomon,
Past Department Commander; Col. Gard, Depart
ment Commander and others. 1t is the intention
of the association of which Elizabeth Darcy Kline
is President, to push the Home to completion by
Sept. 1t will consist of two stories, basement and
attic, diningroom two sitting-rooms assembly
room and a bedrooms The Charter Zen oil
Oakland, q lady of San Jose and o. M. Mitchell
Corps have each taken room TO furnish
The San Francisco Corps are active. Lincoln
Corps give moonlight picnic on the evening OF
April %, and are planning for bazaar the last of
October. Garfield Corps are in receipt OF COM
mandatory letter from Mrs. Garfield, expressing
cordial sympathy and her qualification over the
name and inelosng check for the relief fund;
E. 0. G. Ord Corps. of Los Gatos, celebrated their
second anniversary by visit to the Post, on which
occasion they presented the comrades with large
Bible Star King Corps, Santa Barbara, has been
enjoying joint soeials with the Post, profitable to
both.
Sumner Corps, No. IL, Sacramento, invited all
the Posts OF that city to the celebration OF their
fourth birthday. The Historian reported Sl,3
expended in cash since the Corps was instituted for
charity; 175 persons assisted, and over 600 visits
made.
Riverside Corps, Sarah A. Davis President, sent
eight boxes of oranges to the Soldiers Home at
TOWNSVILLE, and will also remember the veterans
at Santa Monica in the same way.
Dan Biuwell (OrnS assisted their Post at a ball
given for the purchase of muskets the Corps sery-
ing supper. Fair Oaks Corps, Sacramento, reailzed
S62 80 for relief from recent entertainment. The
Corps owns fine piano, and has Glee Club made
up from its members.
San Francisco has another Corps, instituted by
Elizabeth d. Arcy Kline, Past National President,
assisted by B. Jane Russell, Department Counselor
Officers of Meade Corps: President Emeline
Frisbie; s. V.-P, Carrie Rohinsoni j. V..P., Kate
Cashin; Treas, Annie E. Leavitt; Con-, Matte
Spinneri G., Lizzie Myers Sec, Emma l. Bolton.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO.
At the fifth annual Convention, Department of
Colorado, Augusta B. Henderson was reelected
Department President. Under her administration
Colorado has done and is doing noble work. The
specific work of the year WILL in addition to local re-
lief be the maintenance of the temporary Soldiers
Home in Golden, under the direction OF the W.RC
The G. r. have pledged the payment of $50 a
month, thus expressing confidence in the w. re.
Each Corps in the Department will contribute
sum OF money quarterlyto the Home, while articles
of comfort and decoration are solicited. Reading
matter, floor mats and easy cushions are among
the articles called for. NuRlber of Corps in the
department, q, all alive and active. Convention
was remarkable for good feeling and generous
action. Officers: Department Senior Vice-Presi-
dent, Sarah A. Hogarty, Greeley j. Y.-P., Sarah
Ham, Leadville; Sec, Emily r. Cohen, Denver;
ms, Ida Il. Fitch, LaranIie Wyo.; Counsel,
Catherine C. Kennedy, Denver; Insatuting and In
stalling Officer, Phyllis Cartons Glenwood Springs;
Treas, Lettie l.. kessler, DepYeri Chap, Emily
+. Meredith, Denver. Executive Board, Charlotte
y. Coe, Golden; NJ. Berwick anderson, Boulder;
Nellie B. Stolbrand, Fort Collins america Ander-
son. Denver; Frances /. KloclC Denver. Delegate
at-Large, Eugene Oney, GnRRison; Alternateat-
Large, Lydia c. Herriott, Evans,
MEMENToEs OF THE WAR.
Delilah A. beaverton, Department President of
enlisted in Co. II, SD Ohio, Nov z 1861 and served
to the end of the war. He served in the Eleventh
Corps, Army of Virginia, and then In the Army of
the Potomac, and was transferred with the Third
Division OF the Eleventh Corps to Chattanooga,
when they were reorganized into the Twentieth
Corps. lie was in the Atlanascamraign and with
Gen. Sherman from Atlanta to the sea, and after
the close of the war was IN that memorable march
with Sherman from Raleigh. n. c., TO Wash ngton,
d. c., and in the grand review ut Washington City.
On the wall OF Mrs. Lcayertons home Is a frame
lSx22, and under the glass, nicely arranged over %
different leaves and flowers which he gathered
from different battlefields, camps and cemeteries
through Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia,
NorhQnd South Carolinas These he sent in letters
to his present wife, then Deilah Andrew, Marion,
o., during the years 1861 TO 1865 Under each leaf
and flower Is written the name OF the plant where
il is from, and the date it sent. In this frame
is also part of the wreath presented to the flag
| bearer of the SD Ohio at Gen. Shermans review,
Washington. d. c., May "a 1860, In the center OF
the frame is part OF the silk banner OF the SD
Ohio, torn in fragments by shell IN front of At
lauta Ca, Aug. IS, 1864.
1t is needless to say that this collection is highly
| priced by the owner. Mr.. John w. u. beaverton
has been true friend and earnest advocate OF the
W.RC ever since its organization at Denver, Colo,
in 1888 The officers OF Corps No D, Department OF
Illinois, gave him happy surprise by presenting
him with Past Commanders gold badge in 1854
in recognition of his valuable services at all times.
Martha Lindsey, Secretary and Department In
specting Officer, is the daughter OF Mr.. William
d. Lindsey, who enlisted in 1861 Gust after the fir
ing Fort SUMTER III Co. !, 18th Ind; served IS
months; then discharged on account of disability,
| He re-enlisted in 1868 in Co. ID, llth Ind Cav
served Is months, and was again discharged foI
disability.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
! DEAR TRIBUNE: Since the Department Conven.
| ton Relief Corps work in New York State seems
! to have taken new life, and seven Corps have
| sprung into existence Many requests for informa-
ton received at Headquarters, and instructions
| regarding our work are gladly impaired. The
| cooperation of the Grand Army in furthering ouI
| efforts aids us largely, and are assured on
! every hand of the sympathy of Commanders oil
! Posts in the work of the auXiliares At time in
the history of our Department has there been such
a spirit OF peace and harmony and united efforts in
behalf OF the veteran as at present. The absence
of internal strife in individual Corps in itself is
| sure indication of prosperity.
The Department President, Sarah G, Mink on
| her reelection again appointed Sarah G.. Nichols
IaSG NatlOil8l counselor
| Mrs. Nichols has shown her fidelity 10 the cause
not only during her term of active office Depart
ment President but as Counselor to our President
! Ever and always ready at moments warming
she has taken upon herself arduous duties for the
| welfare of this Department. This readiness to AS
| sumo burdens that others may be helped, is char
| acteristic of our mGch-loved Past Department
President, and the fervent prayer of all who know
her is that she may long be spared to us.-Empire
| WR.C.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The entertainment given in Me
mortal Hall, Cincinnati by all the Corps of the city
| to purchase q silver Communion service for the
new Soldiers Home at Sandusky, was a pro
! nounced success. Rev. Washington Gardner Pas
Department Commander of Michigan and til,
| delivered a very enjoyable address, highly com
mending the object of the occasion. At the CLOSE
of the program the President requested Maria Saw
| yer of Corps No. %, TO escort Lizzie s. Heron
| Past President of the same Corps, and recently
nominated for Department President, to the plat
form, where she presented her with elegant golt
badge from her sisters of Geo. II. Thomas Corps
No 25, as a testimonial of efficient services render
| ed as Secretary and President for the past three
years. Although in the nature of q surprise, Mrs
| Heron recovered her self-possession at once anC
| ing hearty applause.-AdelaideO utcault Secretary
SONS OF VETERANS RECEPTION TO WR.C.
DEAR TRIBUSE: Wheeler Creighton Camp, s. O
", rendered IL reception TO Memorial Corps No
| A. Cleveland serving their own refreshments ele
gantly and making the Corps proud and happy
The Sons Of Veterans very neanto our hearts
being in many eases our sons and the sons of thu
brave men whom they seek To emulate in all tina
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