The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-05

Pickersgill, Lincoln. and Whittier. of Buckiin
Post, were the pail bearers, Rev. Herbert Wei
jah conducting the services at the house. and
Bucklin Corps carrying out their beautiful
burial service at the grave. A Maltese cross
of white flowers from the Corps was added to
the many tributes from friends and relati YES.
Past President Seymour WAS National Aid on
the staff of National President Wilkins, and a
woman held in high esteem for wise and genial
qualities.
Department President Ella Jordan Mason, of
Maine, is greatly encouraged over the assist
ance given her by the GAR and WIG. in
pushing q State Home for helpless old soldiers
and their dependents.
Among recent pleasant social Reunions of
G.A.R and w re. was the lawn entertainment
given by Comrade George w. Dibble, of Evans
vile, Wis, afternoon and evening. The sup
per was excellent, the mirth ran high, and
what with songs, games, and soldier chat the
event is a red-letter day in the lives of all
present.
The last W.R.C. Tri-County Reunion, Emma
B. Alrich, President held at Beloit, Kan, sur
passed all expectations, in numbers, pleasure
and magnificent entertainment, so lavishly
provided by Beloit citizens. The formal re-
ception was at Grand Army Hall, the Reunion
proper at Taylor's Grove. Manifold's Band
furnished fine music. and song aud anecdote
and stirring addressing enlivened the occasion.
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rich with the gavel used at the meeting say
ing it was set with Mckinley tin, and asking
that it be preserved as a souvenir of the tenth
anniversary of the organization of the w re.
In reply ing, President Alrich facetiously said
that it was always convenient to have 1.-THE
tin" Neat Reunion souvenirs were distrib-
uted to the audience.
Olive A. Tice, Corresponding Secretary, re-
ports Corps 132, Oregon, ILL.,, fiourishing, with
roll of AZ and fair attendance at each meet
Jag. They joyfully respond to all calls made
upon them, and though local relief is little
needed, the Corps is ready and willing to meet
every duty promptly. good report, surely,
to come from any Corps.
Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, Past President,
Forsyth Corps, Toledo, o., who has had many
well-esrned honors conferred upon her in
G. AR. and W.R.C. circles, wisely announces in
her Fall prospectus special consideration given
to the study of Bible and SHAKESPEARE in her
course of elocution. Such course is far reach
ing and comprehensive, since with no other
reading than this is it possible to become widely
read and deeply cultured. We would like to
see the Bible and SHAKESPEARE in every course of
reading for literary style, if nothing else.
Department President Jennie S. Holmes, of
Washington aud Seattle, gives sound advice in
closing last General Orders, when she says:
In conclusion, let me urge upon every men,
Der to do all in her power for the Woman's Relief
Corps, and as drop by drop the stream in
creases, so every little done in earnest for the
good of the Order swells the work to great
proportions"
Secretary Laura NJ. Weik writes that the
eighth anniversary of William Logan Rodman
Corps, S. New Bedford, Mass, was attended by
Rodman Post and John A. Halves Camp, Sons
of Veterans. A feature of the evening was the
presentation by President Cynthia II. Caldwell
to the Post. behalf of the Corps of two officers
chairs. Commander Chamberlain made SOL
dierly response and musical and literary en-
tertainment with choice collation. rounded up
the evening.