The National tribune., 1893-07-20

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The Illinois souvenir is in bronze and Other
metals; to be had on application at Depart
ment Headquarters, Room 412, No. 70 State
street, Chicago.
CALIFORNIA w.R.C. HOME
DEAR TRIBUNE: Members of the GAR
W.R.C., and the Circle, their families and
friends, assembled at the W.R.C. Home, Ever.
green, to participate in a beautiful and i'm.
pressive Memorial service in honor of the de-
ceased inmates, five of whom have passed into
the unseen world.
Five chairs were beautifully draped in their
memory, and an appropriate program was
effectively rendered under the direction of Mrs.
Matlock of Phil Sheridan Corps, beginning
with Nearer My God, to Thee" and prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Langley. A bountiful lunch, pro-
vided by the ladies and their friends, was then
enjoyed, the inmates being seated as guests OF
honor. After lunch all assembled in front OF
the Home to witness the raising and formal
presentation of the flag from the comrades of
Phil Sheridan Post. As the flag was unfurled
to the breeze by Comrades Hocomb and Boyn-
ton, three salutes were fired from the cannon
in charge of Comrades Bassett and Moody, and
White and Blue"
e ID. J. Soper. Commander of Phil Sheridan
Post, then formally presented the flag to the
WR.C Home Association in an earnest, patri-
otto speech accepted by President Cook, of the
Home Association, in an appropriate manner
NEW YoRK's CANDIDATE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Department of New
York is growing and fourishing, and though
not as large as some of her sisters she does
not take scat very far back. Through
out the whole Department is unanimous
sentiment that the Empire State is worthy
of being intrusted for a season with place
OF honor in the National organization.
The W.RC. of New York present as a
candidate for National President at the
coming Convention Past Department President
Sarah c. Mink, a devoted member of the Order,
who has proved most able, efficient and i'm
partial official in Department work, and into
whose hands the interests of the Order could
be Entrusted with the assurance of their con-
tinual prosperity.
Helen l. Parker. Department Correspond
ing Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The survivors of the 57th
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Edwin V. Sumner Corps, Fitchburg, ON their
Reunion day.
Rose Festival by George Fl. Ward Corps,
II; Worcester, was beautiful affair. The tables
were laden with roses, and a rose star glowed
in the center of the room. The guests had
their choice of supper or light refreshments.
Members of this Corps were pleasantly enter
tanned by Corps 1872. leicester. recently.
E. K. Wilcox Corps, IA, Springfield, held
al of no hama nf
ing. where Department President Clark was
present as an invited guest. Commander Derby
headed a delegation from Post 16, Capt. Meas
BAN the S. of ", and President Cora ]. Knox,
the d. of V.
Willard c. Kingley Corps, 81. entertained
Burbank Corps, Woburn, with visitors from
Corps 2, Cambridge; Corps g. East Boston
Corps &C, East Cambridge and Corps 63,
Roxbury. Program and collation. were pleas
ant features.
Francis Gould Corps, 43, Arlington, cele-
brated its anniversary June 80.
Marshfeld Hills Corps. al. held a charming
June social. and Robert A. Bell Corps, 81, Bos-
ton, successful donky party.
B. F. Butler Corps. rs, Lowell, held social
with Corps 80, Lowell, present as invited
guests.
brilliant lawn social was given by Corps
70, Brighton, at the residence of John Harvey
Faneul, whose sister, Dorcas H. Lyman, is
President of the Corps. There was orchestral
music and choice refreshments
picnic at Bay View South Dartmouth,
was enjoyed by K. A. Pierce Corps, 95, New
Bedford.
Francis A. Cleary Corps, SO, have added Sc
full furnishings to room Sc, Soldiers Home,
Chelsea, including rug toilet set, bedding and
a beautiful Bible.
Richard Borien Corps LOG, Fall River, made
a decided success of a drama given at Music
Hall, benefit general fund.
Under the auspices of Dexter Corps, 108,
Brookfeld, charming picnic was held at
Wrights Grove, Sturbridge.
The Commander and staff of Samuel +.
Woods Post, Barre, with the Corps of East
Rutland, and Ware, attended a re-
ception given by Corps 116 at GAR. Hail.
social aud sale by Charles Chapman Corps.
132, Sandwich was attended by an experience
meeting which afforded much amusement
each member telling how she earned her dollar
to replenish the Corps treasury.
A strawberry festival by George c. Marshall
Corps, $50, Rutland. was q pleasant July enter
tainment at Town Hall.
Henry Clay WadeuCorps, 134, Cottage City,
is doing much good. 1t voted $25 to Wade
Post, to purchase State flag, aud later $40,
for such purpose as the Post deemed best.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Department President Alaseba NJ Bliss, of
Michigan, urges members of the Michigan De.
partment visiting the Worlds Fair to call at
National Headquarters, Ayerill building, cor
ner of 55th street and Ingleside avenue, Chi
cago, and pay their respects to the National
President and Secretary.
In General Orders No. IL, Department Presi-
dent Bliss, of Michigan, reports the institution
Of Corps at Gobleyille, with "a charter men,
bers.
In response to the request of National Presi-
dent Wilkins, promulgated in General Orders,
No. 3, asking for aid in the expense of decorat-
ing the graves of Union soldiers in the Sunny
South" contributions were received from many
Michigan Corps and duly forwarded to the De-
partments of Virginia North Carolina, and
Georgia. A graceful letter of thanks from the
of Phil Kearny Post at Richmond,
Va, has been received by the Department
President and, as token of their appreciation
of the generous gift, each Corps contributing
will receive as q souvenir photograph of
Libby Prison, as it appeared in 1864.