The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-12-21
the evening. Six adjoining Posts were in at

Main, of Orleans, Assistant Department In
spector. who was present for Corps inspection.
The reception was well attended by the Corps,
Post and friends Refreshments were served
and addresses made.
s. A. Douglass Corps. ITO. held their annual
supper and dance, realizing over 500 from
supper, dancing, a homemade candy-stand,
fish pond, q table of useful garments aud
flower stand. few days later we were visited
by Past Department President A. b. Tisdcll for
inspection. During her visit the Corps held a
reception in her honor at the residence of De-
partment Commander Church, which was we'll
attended by both Corps and Post. A pleasing
feature of the evening was q presentation by
the Corps of a fine upholstered chair and stool
to Comrade Guss Hesse, as token OF apprecia-
tion of services rendered by him to the Corps
on various occasions
Annie F. Church, Department Correspond
ing Secretary, North Platte, Neb.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Corps l, Fitchburg. re-
Gently entertained Post 10, giving a supper and
presenting them with a Bible and a cover for
the organ.
Theodore Winthrop Corps, 10, Chelsea, cele-
brated their anniversary by giving an enter
tainment and supper to Post 80, GAR, officers
ment W.R.C. The presence of JOS. w. Thayer,
OF Camp 81, s. of ", and officers of Depart
Junior Vice Commander, Department of Massa-
chusetts, GAR, added pleasure to the occa-
sion.
Corps II, Worcester, held two nights fair
A supper and entertainment were given each
night.
Mrs. Pomroy entertained Lyon Corps, %, of
Westfeld, at her home one evening recently.
w. w. Rock well, Corps 81, Pittsfeld, made a
surprise visit to Commander John White, of
Rockwell Post. 125, the occasion being the pre-
sentatiOn to William Walker Rock well White,
h.. H., e II. -
milk set. consisting of pitcher, bowl, and
plate, silver cup lined with gold, and knife,
fork and spoon of silver. The Corps had the
honor of naming the bright boy.
Abraham Lincoln Corps. 80. recently enter
tanned Corps 10, of Chelsea Corps 3, of Medford,
and Corps 81, of Lexington.
Corps So held baby show, which was a
great success, continuing afternoon and even
ing.
Clara Barton Corps, 20, Warren, entertained
Department President Clark, Corps 145, Of
MonsOn, and others, at one of their last regu-
lar meetings.
Maj E. F. Fletcher Corps, ~, Milford. held a
social the principle feature of which was the
telling in rhyme, by each member, how she
earned the dollar turned over to the relief
fund of the Corps. The amusement occasioned
can never be told. Ice cream and cake were
on sale.
L. L. Merrick Corps. 76, Palmer, celebrated
its seventh anniversary with a social.
Corps 90, Athol, presented the comic opera
"Wsnita" in the Academy of Music, with a
cast and chorus of local talent. A large sum
was added to the relief fund.
Gilman G. Parker Corps, 101, Winchendon,
entertained Corps 80 and 112, of Gardner and
Templeton, at the Town Hall, with supper at
GAR. hall.
A Harvest Bazaar" lasting two nights, was
given by Veteran Relief Corps 129, at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Arthur Johnson Corps. 80, Fiskdale. is max
ing arrangements with Johnson Post to have a
literary entertainment following their regular
meetings each evening, as they are held on the
same date and in the same building. This
will be step in the right direction, as it will
benefit both organizations.
ID. A. Russell Corps, 136, Whitman, enter
tanned d. A. Russell Post. 76, Camp II, S. of ",
and neighbOriDg Corps, and the occasion was
very enjoyable.
The reception to the Department officers
given by Corps S. Urbana, was an occasion of
more than usual interest This Corps iG enter
prising, and Miss Susan Tebbetts, who has
served as President two years is capable off,
Ger. The tables were beautifully arranged.
Among the guests who responded were Depart
ment President Clark, Department Secretary
Mary L. Elliott, Department Counselor Deane
Past National President Fuller Past National
Chaplain Knowles. and Department Inspector
Waterman. The hall was finely decorated
Corps 25. Waltham, gave public reception
to the Post, Sons of Veterans and Department
officers W.R.C. The hall was filed with an
enthusiastic audience. President Annie NJ.
Warne, who is very energetic officer. secured
the presence of prominent citizens of Waltham,
among them Mayor Warden, who has recently
become an honorary member of the Post; De-
partment President Clark, Senior Vice Bur-
Iaiu loft
National President Fuller addressed the COM
pany on the various lines of work being con-
Quoted by the W.R.C. The Mayor expressed
his interest in the work of the Corps, and Conn.,
mander Warne voiced the sentiment of the
Post when compimeDtng the Corps as an eff
cient auxiliary.
Corps 10, East Brookline, entertained the
Department officers, when several citizens who
were active during the war were present Re-
freshments were served. Department Presi-
dent Clark and Past National Senior Vice
President Turner were among those present.
Sarah !. Williamson, Department Core
spending Secretary, Wollaston, Mass.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Past Commander Curtis, of Day, Mich, in
reporting their new GAR. hall completed,
furnished, and paid for, gives great credit to
Matthew Arts Corps, Amelia COpley Presi-
dent, for their assistance, first to last. When
Corps a supper aud Campfire was given in her
honor, TO which the Post was invited. Hender-
sons Band enlivened the Campfire with stirring
music
Forsyth Corps, Toledo, and Buckley Corps,
Akron, are among recent contributors of hos
pital supplies and delicacies to the Ohio Sol
dTers and Sailors Home Sandusky, o. The
old guard are always at the fore.
Mary l.. Ogden writes that Ben Butterfed
Relief Corps, 300 Lancaster, o., made their an
nual Thanksgiving Offering to soldiers widows
and orphans and comrades in need of helping
hand. Deicacies were sent to the sick. and
substantial, well-flled baskets gladdened many
a home. How sweet to be remembered and
How lovely in the W.RC." were some of the
grateful thanks of those so thoughtfully as
sisted.
The Department of Texas W.R.C., has issued
a neat journal of 46 pages, giving in concise
form the proceedings of the four annual Con-
yentons w re. held in the Lone Star" State,
1890, 1891, 1892, and 1893. The three bright
women who have successfully carried the Relief
Corps banner in Texas-Hattie A. Loring, two
terms, Il. A. K. Williams and Ann E. knight
are represented with excellent portraits.
In General Orders, No. D, Abbie E. Johnston,
Department President of California, reports the
total number of members in good standing in
that Department as 1922. Stanton, 16, ex-
pended $l3S.90 cash for relief, and Lincoln 8
$l05.50 during past quarter, while the total
amount of cash disbursed for relief was $973.40,
and value of relief other than money S51903.
Soldiers Home at Boise City.
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