The National tribune., 1891-01-08

building, which was a most beautiful sight, and at
80 in the evening all gathered la the chapel TO
joy the entertainment which had been prepared.
After chorus by the children, Capt. Lee greeted
all with hearty Christmas welcome and closed by
introducing Gov. Campbell, who was received with
a burst OF applause. His response was pleasing
and forci6ie. lie highly praised the management
Of the Home and felt proud Of the ONO institution
for the education OF the soldiers children, whose
content aud happiness impressed him greatly, and
which he has done much to promote. Depart
ment Commander Bowling, Department President
Clarke and Chaplain Collier were each introduced
and expressed their interest in the Home and their
delight in the Christmas cheer they were able TO
enjoy. Then curtain was raised and Christmas
Cantata was rendered by the Home pupils. ia
which Santa Claus appeared in full regulation uni
form.
At the close there was a complete and happy sur
prise for General and Mrs. Young when Financial
officer Clarke stepped forward and on behalf Of
the Home employees presented them with solid
silver collection OF knives, forks aud spoons, great
and small. Then Mrs. Clarke in turn sur
prised by the presentation Of handsome secretary.
The Home Band rendered stirring music on their
new instruments, a gift OF the Ohio Commandery
;. Of v, represented by Howard Gi!key, OF Column
Christmas morning boxes OF GAR. and W re.
gifts were sent To each cottage and every pupil re-
ceived "a packet bearing his own name Each
child received handsome book from the GA. r.,
and the W.R.C. gifts included the usual compile
ment of dolls, toys, games and so on.
A beautiful Christmas dinner served in the
great diningha and at the plate of each child was
little bucket OF candies and nuts furnished by the
Home Ia the evening the brilliantly lighted As
sembly Hall was opened, and guests, employees
| and children over "a united in festal dance TO
fine orchestral music.
II il conceded by one and all that il was the most
delightful Christmas ever enjoyed at the Home,
and the Department President and her committee
Ada y. DE Wolf, President-were showered with
eneoniunis upon their perfectly planned and com
plete work
The Department President and other guests re-
| manned over Sunday, attended chapel services and
visited the chapel. and made themselves familiar
with the daily routine of the immense institution
General and Mrs. Young are described ideal
hosts, and the Home management under their adj
minlstrAtion, happy, harmonious and efficient.
DEPARTMENT OF DELAWARE.
President We'll. Of Corps l. Department of Mary
land and several members Of that Corps. attended
the Reunion Of the 5th Md at North East and assist
eel Corps in making delightful gathering for the
veterans after "a separation Of = years. The Corps
pledged the gallant 5th their best efforts ia Tsln <
| money to defray the unpaid balance on their mon
ument on the battlefield Of Antietam, where Cos
and were all cut to pieces
President We'll and Corps assisted NTH Post
| Guards at November supper, when COO were
served to refreshments. The President and Senior
Vice President fine singers and their services
| are always in demand.
FINE PENNAMTTE CORPS.
DEAR tribune: Corps 10. Reading, Pa has re-
elected fine officer in Susan DOugheTty, President,
supported by ablestaR The Corps had profit
| able year aud "A busy one. They gave So toward
"A new carpet for the Posts library. AT the Easter
Festival So realized, and $40 ut the Straw
Derry Festival. Last september the Corps opened
bazaar ia metropolitan Hall, Continuing one week.
They worked faithfully, assisted by Post members,
aud the result was that we cleared sl9lO5- The
Corps gave 500 TO the Memorial Home also a box
Of useful gifts valued at &c. Besides these, con-
| siderable amount Of money expended for
| private charity.-E.Ia Richards.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
A happy New Year to you ALI And may II be q
good year. Astounding in fruits Of Fraternity,
Charity and Loyalty.
What report will you make for THE NArIoSAL
| tribune. good friends?
Let the watchwosd ali along the line be Relief.
W.RC., Marshall. Minu.: Address ATmilla A.
Cheney, Detroit Mich, aud you will not only find
the National Treasurer but Of the brightest and
| best little woman 10 the Order.
Lizabeth Darcy Kline, Past National Presi-
dent, and other good W.R.C. women OF California,
assisted the comrades IN making the visit Of Past
Comnander-in-ChieiB eath a most delightful one.
All the seals from big e Ben Butler" down, gave
| the salute to the General when he drove to the
| famous Seal Rock.
| Cooper Corps Marion, o.. has reelected Margaret
| Beale, President, under whose administration the
| Corps has bad great prosperity.
Franc VI. Bennett IS alternate delegate from the
Relief Corps of Mexico. y. Y, instead Of Ella Ames
! as first reported.
Mrs. J. Il. Marsh was elected President Of Corps
| 49, Manhattan, Kan; Susan Hunter Delegate TO
Convention and Mary Shepherd Alternate.
A. the election of Corps 30, Cambridge Mass.
Addie +. Kuner was elected President The same
evening a set Of resolutions, framed, from the
| JOhustOwn Corps, was received and read.
VIM. Evans Relief Corps, MenOmOnee, Wis,
| and Margaret Corning Delegates to Convention.
Installation on the evening Of January :. with the
/ GAR. aud :. of V.
Department President Bessie f. Young inspected
the Relief Corps Of -. Louis and well enter
/ tanned and pleased with the work performed. Re
lief expended in cash 81 O0O estimated relief
outside Of cash somewhat less. Ransom, Frank
/ Il. Blair and Lyon Corps served refreshments.
Hassendeubel took the honors for best exemp!ifcs-
ton Of tire Ritual and at the close Of inspection pre-
scented the Department President with n solid
gold sigHet ring, upon which she sets great store.
Speaking of of the cOlOTed Corps OF 81. Louis,
/ Hollen r. Day in the Picket Guard SAYS: Much
Of their relief work consists Of nursing the carry
ing Of nOuTshing soup and other foods to the homes
Of the destitute cOlOred veterans and which is only
entered in the books Of the recording angel. 'In-
asmuch ye do II to the least Of these. ye do IL
| unto me- ,"
| Department Instituting and Installing Officer
| Goldsmith OF 81. Louis rendered a reception 10
/ Department President Young upon the occasion Of
| her visit of inspection to 81. Louis. The W.RC.
and kindred Orders were present; refreshments
served. Later. at Lily Ball given by Lyon Corps,
/ the Department President was presented beautiful
/ flowers.
! A. d. Hamilton Relief Corps. Milton. Wis, gave
| tile amusing farce. shall Women Voter on a
| recent evening, which proved "A great hit. Depart
/ ment President Helen IT, Charlton preceded IL with
fine address which was followed by the presentn-
/ ton To the Corps, by the Post Commander, Of a
/ Memorial Record.
| The Department Of Nebraska, W.RC., has issued
! % charters the past nine months. Good for Ne
| braska.
Homer Relief Corps Homer, H. is a good ex-
| ample Of what a Corps can do when u Is IN dead
| earnest They presented the Post with i've acres
of ground for "A cemetery, from which 1t has a fine
| revenue from the sale Of lots; have fenced the
| grounds, planted them with beautiful flowers and
plete cookery and table outfits and they have just
/ placed beautiful regulation flag over the village
/ schOOhouse. All honor to Homer COrpsi
/