The National tribune., 1893-03-02
A WORD FROM OREGON.

WORD FRoMfoREGoN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Oregon Is steadily climbing UP
toward the half hundred In our number of Corps.
Our Department President his been most indie
fatigable in her labors visiting many Of the Corps
That needed encouragement, and starting them
with increased energy a;d devotion in the lihe OF
w re work; and again meeting with those who
are always alive, and whose Interest in the work
has never tagged. and wlIo nre planning measures
Of various kinds, whereby, to replenish the de-
pleted treasury, that they may be in readiness to
answer any call for assistance from the soldier and
his loved ones. These size has assisted by counsel
and otherwise and in SO doing has spent many
pleasant and profitable Houfs. Six Corps have
been instituted this year, with good prospect for
more before the year closes. We have now nearly
LOO members in good sthnding, and we are doing
much relief work for our cotintry's heroes and
their loved ones. crs
l. has been easy task to get our loyal organ
ization planted in eastern Oregon. as very many
rebel soldiers emiRraed to this region immediately
after the war; and their influence is still felt 10 such
degree that up to this date have in this section
but six Corps. number of Posts have organized
but these are not generally, am informed, III
very nourishing condition.
Ninth annual Department Convention will meet
Mt Pendleton, in eastern Oregon, April IL and 10
1t will be the first time that it has ever been held
in that region, and we hope it will be the means oil
adding many Corps to our list.
was called to Forest Grove, where still retain
my membership, to install the officers OF the Corps
love so well at joint public installation OF the
Post. A fine program carried out. and as
looked over the assemb!age and saw the large
number of young boys and girls, with their eager
and excited faces expressing much interest in all
the proceedings, IL seemed to they were learn.
ing "a lesson of loyalty and patriotism which would
make lasting impression on their young hearts
And this, think, If last, is not the least. oil good
these organizations are accomplishing throughout
the length and breath Of our land.
Young people hear much in all such gatherings
of what their fathers, and mothers AS well, have
done for the love of the old flag, and to preserve
forever and undivided the Union of the States; and
fl,p0 fInNn in fhn tCyn Mt
he more thoroughly implanted in their hearts, and
should the time come when soldiers are needed for
the defense of the country. they will be found
ready to answer the call.
May our beloved Order increase TIL every loyal
woman in the land becomes a member ,,n Dol OF me me
partment President, Portland, Ore.
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Iroquois Post and Corps began
the year with pleasant interchange of courtescs
Post and Corps have separate places OF meeting
and after the installation Of officers of the Post, all
repaired in body TO the Corps hail. where Past
Commander Il. s. Wheeler installed the officers
of the Corps-Carrie G. Cleveland. President. Then
supper was served. followed by campfire. The
songs were varied by the comrades, who gave the
comic and tragic experiences of army life with an
eloquent fervor of which the listeners were deemed
then possessed. Though scarcely year old the
Corps has done noble service, for which the Post
shows great appreciation.
Past Department President Lucy B. Bryson in
stalled the officers of Phil Sheridan Corps; CON-
rades and friends were present. After an interest
ing program of songs. readings, and addresses by
Mrs. Bryson feast followed, embracing meats
sweets and fruits in endless profnsion.
Robert Anderson Post, Aberdeen, gave q compli-
mentary banquet to it's auxiliary, which was q
most elegant affair, and an occasion one of un'
alleged delight,
Fitzpatrick Post and Corps Huron. held joint in
stallation of officers. is their unvarying custom
Department Instiinting and Installing officer
ceremony followed by the usual feast Of reason
and flow of soul" the former supplied by out
going officers of Post and Corps. the latter by the
incoming officers of each.
Helen Hobbs writes from YanlSton That Phil
Kearny Post and Corps held joint installation OF
officers, and that the Corps gave red, white and
receipts gratifying. Since June, 1892 this Corps
has sent four boxes to the Soldiers Home mt Ho,
Springs. receiving the credit from the Commandant
of having done more for the Home than any other
Corps in the Sate.-Lela L. Smith. Department
Corresponding Secretary. Huron. S. d.
KANSAS AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
In circular letter to Kansas Corps, Department
President Moore gives description OF the design
to be furnished the Worlds Fair by the Depart.
ment of Kansas, W.R.C.:
Above all, at the top of design, is our country's
emblem-the eagle, from whose beak extend
streamers containing the words Kansas Woman's
Relief Corps" picture at the top of design is
the Firing on Fort Sumter. emblematic of the
late war, and of our Order teaching universal
liberty and equal rights 10 all"
The picture in the scroll at the right, Z" Home.
Sweet Home" is emblematic of the loyalty Of our
soldiers showing their sacrifice of home and hap
pness 10 defend the Nation and liberty. The
picture in the scroll at the left, The Encampment
or Reunion" is in memory of the surviving vet
erans-teaching a lesson of patriotism, which is
one of the principles OF our Order.
In the scroll at the bottom and left Is the ". c.
badge. above il our motto and below 1t the words
Protection to our Protectors" embemaiic Of our
ORDERS principal object, assisting the Union vet
eran and the Grand Army of the Republic" In
the scroll at the right and bottom is the 6. A. r.
ba6g he COmradp bel
words Our Honored Friends" en- bematic of one
of the principles of our Order, assuring them of
sympathy and friends and representing the es.
teen in which they held At the bottom are
the Willing Hands" an emblem OF the deeds OF
the Army Nurses and all loyal women who rem
dered loving service TO their country in its hour OF
peril" In the oval in the center is the Soldiers
Monument" the emblem of Decoration Day, per
petuating the memory OF the heroic dead"
On each side the Stars and Stripes hanging al
hnlEmast and at the top is the Seal of Kansas.
This design is TO be executed on solid piece oil
Kansas wood probably three by four feet; the let
tering scrols, ETC., to be in wood carving and the
pictures to be painted in oil the wood. Design
by Mrs J. G. Trotter. Of Wichita. The whole cost
of carving, material. and painting will be $50
making total cost OF Sl6O.
THE ECHOES OF LIBERTY" BENEFIT.
Any person interested in raising funds for De.
partment Treasures should drop card to the
author of Echoes of Liberty +. L. Belden. 15t
Madison st.. Chicago, H.. asking for so or 100 o.
the small slips descriptive OF the book. These
slips will be sent free OF charge to all who will send
them out with social or business correspondence
or get others TO do so. The name and address Of
the Department Treasurer is to be written the
slips that all orders for the book will be sent &c
her and not TO the author.
The regular prices are IS cents flexible cloth, and
so cents manila cover. but when orders sent tc
the author through the Department Treasure,
liberal discount is allowed tue Department.
ALL ALONG THE LINE -
Department President Fanny f. Minot has ap.
pointed Pauline L. Bowen Department Secretary
Headquarters l6 South State ST., Concord, N. II.
Department President Corneia s. Perry, OF
Michigan, assisted by Past Department Presidents
National President and Treasurer. Department
Commander Deane and Assistant Adjutant- Gen.
eral CIV X. Pond will receive their friends at Hotel
Benton Tuesday evening March 8, and all are
cordially invited to be present and exchange greet
ings.
AIDA T.. Travis. Corresponding Secretary of the
Corps at Parsons, Kan, reports increasing menl-
bershp and an organization ready and willing to
answer all calls for relief. The Corps has warm
words OF commentator for Department President
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