The National tribune., 1892-12-22


never fails, and yet never misunderstanding. Duty
puts blue sky over every soul, into every heart,
where the sky-lark, happiness always goes sing
illinois sends glad Christmas greetings to her
sister Departments. knowing we'll how many sad
hearts will be Rladdened and made to sing the
filling their mission of love and duty. The outlook
for large contributions to our various Slate instu
Mons sgr and
will each receive It's quota for old veterans.
Chicago Corps, besides their liberal donations to
our different State institutions. have sent large
contributions to the Red Bud sufferers. Corps,
Decatur. expressed barrel Of apples to the Sol
diers and Sailors Home, Quincy, while cash con-
trbutons were sent TO the Normal Orphans and
Kankakee Asylums
Corps GA, Monticello, gave Shadow Social
Thanksgiving evening for the benefit OF our Relief
n sum; the supper was we'll patronized; the music
furnished by the orchestra UGH enjoyed, and the
Home fund greatly aided
Department President Sarah f. Harmon return.
ed to her home, in Cairo, Dec. J. after a most pleas
ant sojourn in Chicago. where the l6 Corps of that
city united In giving grand reception to the Ma
,ional and Department officers. A. II. and w r. c.,
in the drawing-room of the Veterans Protective
Association.
The most successful and happy event imagina-
bic this combined effort. and Chicago Corps
justly feel pride In the entertainment of their
noble guests. Clara l.. Stinson Department Insti-
tnting and Installing Officer. presided Sons OF
Veterans, Camps 81 and las, guards of honor
for the evening. One hour was devoted TO the in
bled in the hall above to enjoy the music and adj
dresses.
National President Margaret r. wickins spoke
earnestly Of the patriotic work. and the welfare Of
| the worlds great soldier organization. Sarah f.
| Harmon spoke for the great work they had accom-
| pished
I'm favor of II larger and more complete education
of the people In patriotism, calling upon the Grand
Army and kindred organizations TO step boldly to
| the front and perform without hesitation the great
| missionary work which had fallen to them as q
| National trust The Grand Army had saved the
| Nation by gallant, heroic service 1t should pre-
serve it by educating the children, at least to love
| and honor the Republic to revere the memories of
| Washington Lincoln Sheridan and Logan as the
great and honored defenders of truth, right and
justice. The reception was the greatest success Of
| the season. -
| The entertainment given by Corps No SO, Cairo,
| was grand success. and net,ed nice sum for the
purpose of renstating old comrades whose hnan-
| cial circumstances caused them to be dropped.
Salem W.R.C., with 30 charter members, will be
Instituted by M. e. McCauey.
| Farina will be our next new sister, followed by
| Chicago, Dixon. Oakdale, Vandalia and Wood
stock.
| Merle, the younger son Of Department Senior
Vice. President Helen II. Bristol carried off highest
honors Of class at college and captured prize OF
Emma Smith DeNoe, President Harvey Relief
Corps, No 2lO leetured In Cairo. and Relief Corps
No. SO attended in Il body.
inspection is over, complete and thorough. The
cost to our State will not exceed 49,
The outlook fol formation of Corps Is very
| bright.
Amanda Beggs. Of ArcoIa. will institute Corps
! at Oakdaie. Department Junior Vice-President
Nellie Stitsel will do like service for sister at
| Dixon.
The year passes quickly. Duty calls to contenl-
! plate human life not only In the sunshine. but in
| the shade. Let us who desire to others happy
make haste to give while gifts DO enjoyed.
| Every moment of delay takes away something
| from the value of our benefacion.-Ef1ie r. Ken
nedy. Department Corresponding Secretary, De-
catur, Ill.
KEEPING THEIR GRAVES GREEN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Memorial Hall entertain-
| ment given by Forsyth Relief Corps, !, Toledo.
the proceeds to pay for . soldiers widows and
orphans lot In the new Forest Cemetery, was is
| usual with Forsyth dongs. grand success. intro