The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-10-02

Relief Corps and our Soldiers Messenger Corps,
ns well rs all my acquaintance, shall follow the
suggestion OF veteran of the 10Th Me. and appeal
to you, hoping you will credit me with perseverance
rather than presumption.
win you kindly tell me the meaning of the
words "our Immortal -Four Hundred inscribed
the large badge placed between the ?" Blue
Jack " and the badge of the !" Kearsargo Associa-
ton of Naval Veterans"
Trusting that this intrusion Of stranger may not
DO encroaChing too far upon your valuable time,
MAqDE; NJ BrNsor,
40 North avenue, Cambridge, Mass.
REPLY FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES.
Tholotter of Miss Benson, referred by the Editor
TO Lizabeth A. Turner Chairman Committee OF
Arrangements, W.RC., Boston, called forth the
following reply:
A party OF 400 under Banks volunteered ms q
"Fororn Hope storming party. Congress gave
them n medal Tor bravery, ard the floral badge
was fac smile. The survivors have now petit
ton before Congress for special pensions which ii
tho design was first put down in the Public Gar
den. | wrote Capt. Adams asking If WAS right
and forward his answer
CAPT. ADAMs's REPLY.
Ny DEAR MRs. TURNER: In reply TO yours Just
received would say / understand that the badge
referred TO, "Tho Immortal -Four Hundred" is the
badge of the men under Gen Banks who volun-
tcered as n storming party, and were presented
medals of honor for so doing This matter Is now
before Congress and EhnlS will pnss.
Very truly yours,
Jos. B. ADAMS,
State House, Boston.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
A Relief Corps District meeting will be held nj
Xonia, o., Oct. Ii, and invitation has been ex.
tended by Cora Day Young, Past National S. V.-P
and Mntron of the State Orphans Home, "a
visit that institution. Corps 20 will give u Camp.
fire In the evening. Department President Clarke
and other leaders of tho Buckeye State will he
present. Corps 20 is ono of the best ia the Stnte
and those In attendance may expect n grand Re
union.
Wallace #. Rines Corps Princeton, held n Hard
Times social, enjoying the evening, and netting
a snug sum for relief.
Mrs. A. l.. Kramer, Akron. o.. has compiled q
book descriptive of 30 entertainments suitable foI
socials TO BIO given by churches, Relief Corps
Kings Daughters and so 1t meets "a demand
that is on the increase.
The Flag Festival" prepared by Mary II. In
graham 203 Franklin avenue, Cleveland, o., has
passed TO the third edition. The last edition In
oludes the origin of the Stars and Stripes. the ceo
brated Lucy Webb Hayes Fan Drill" 1.-THE
Queen Isabella Tambourine Drill" popular music
aud illustrations, ETC. For full information nd
dress rs above.
General Orders OF the Department Commander
In several States acknowledged tho efforts OF the
Relief Corps at Boston TO add pleasure and comfort
TO the veteran asscmblago.
Gen. A, nj. Matthews, of New Jersey, extends
thanks, as follows. in General Orders, No 10
THE Womans Relief Corps were present in large
numbers, and were untirng in their efforts to pro
vide the comrades with refreshments and meals
free OF expense The thanks of each and every
oomrade due To these noble and patriotic
women for their nrduous labor so generously per
formed.u