The National tribune., 1893-06-08
A WOMAN MaE ,gAR.

luhucHCc VI tuO iaInfty VIM was
going out as Surgeon, she was allowed to go as
a nurse. and faithfully performed her work.
Col. Joyce, of the I'd VT, has said of her: She
cared for our sick and wounded soldiers as
tenderly as a mother would care for her own
children. and at Gallen's Mills, White Oaks
and Savage Station she was for hours under a
heavy fire, refusing to leave as long as she
could do anything for the comfort of the
wounded.
After nearly two years of constant work Mrs
Foy was obliged to return home and about
four years ago she obtkined pension by the
aid Of Coils. Joyce and Tracey and ex-senator
Edmunds.
She died of consumption after an illness Of
eight months, leaving. besides her husband,
two sons and daughter. So has passed from
earth another brave soldier, and peacefully
sleeping she awaits the last reveille.
There may be some among your many read
ers who came under the kindly ministrations
of this woman in the dark days Of 81, '62 and
'63.-W. R. c.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Lincoln Corps, 3, San Fran
cisco, gave a most delightful reception to the
newly-elected Department President Abbie E.
Johnston. All the San Francisco Corps, to-
gether with Appomattox and Lyon Corps, of
Oakland, and Lookout Mountain, of Berkeley,
were invited.
The Presidents and large delegation from
each were present, also Department Counselor
Hood, Department Inspector Bowley, and Cali
fornia's veteran worker, Past National Presi-
dent Kline.
A business meeting was followed by choice
refreshments and stirring speeches, and all
agreed that these fraternal Reunions were very
helpful to the Order, and should occur more
frequently.
Appomattox Post and Corps, Oakland, held
their annual Campfire in their hall, beautifully
decorated with flags and flowers. A unique
feature of the decorations was large easel, at
the base of which was fine portrait of Gen.
Grant. Just above this was an engraving of
Gen. Grant receiving the sword of Gen. Lee
at Appomattox; and above that crayon
sketch of McLean's house. whore the surren-
der papers were signed. The whole was en-
twined with smilax and surmounted by the
white dove of peace. The tables were loaded
with good things, o fine program was rendered
and an enjoyable evening spent.
w.R.C. HOME.
At the last meeting of the Home Board the
Matron reported % inmates; everything was
found to be in a most prosperous condition.
A committee from Phil Sheridan and John A.
Dix Corps served the Board with a most de-
lightfui noon lunch. At each plate was an
ivorne memorandum, with oxidized silver
holder, as souvenir of the occasion.
Senator E. C. Seymour, San Bernardino, and
Department Commander and Senator w. G.
Bailey, of San Jose, member of the Advisory
Board of the Home Association, visited the
W.R.C. Home recently, and were charmingly
entertained by President Cook, of the Board.
This was Commander Seymour's first visit to
the institution, and he expressed both sur
prise and pleasure at the achievements of the
W.R.C. in this Department.. He warmly praised
the Board of Directors for their management,
and promised his assistance in every way pos
sible during the coming year.-Sarah c. BOr-
land, Department Corresponding Secretary,
Oakland, Cal.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Louis Bell Relief Corps,
Manchester, were surprised at the success of
salad supper to pay the Memorial Day expenses.
Over COG sat down to supper.
Davis Relief Corps, West Concord, met with
gratifying success with their first supper, with
Peabodys Cornet Band to add to the pleasure
of the evening.
All Corps in the Department gave special at
tention to Memorial Day, which each year
grows more sacred. We cannot give too much
honor to the memory Of those who gave their
lives for their country.-Persis +. Chase, De-
partment Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: A Festival of Days. after
noon and evening. continuing two days, was
successfully carried out by Richard Borden
Corps, No. LOG, Fall River. Music, tableaux
and so on of the best. A 2 to ) reception for
children was enlivened by 1.-THE Nursery
Drill" "Old Woman in the Shoe" and "Jack
Horner's Pie"
Massachusetts, Corps contributed sufficient
through Department Treasurer Sarah Z. Fuller
to purchase 1000 flags, sent to CommandeT-in-
Chief Weissert, for use on the battlefelds and
in the cemeteries South.
Past Department President Mary e. Deane
has received the testimonial voted by Depart
ment Convention. 1t is a beautiful cabinet,
selected by the committee appointed at Con-
vention, consisting of Mesdames L. A. Turner,
Z. Florence Barker and Mary f. Knowles.
The Cadets Picnic" an entertainment for
children, was successfully given by Corps 100
at the town hall.
The Department officers and many promi-
nent citizens attended the anniversary of Corps
30 at W.R.C. Hall.
E. Brigham Corps, No. 81, Walpole, is hold
ing a series of meetings to sew for its members
also to make articles to sell; benefit general
fund.
The Whaling City Quartet, New Bedford,
played for the fair and entertainment of Corps
SO, Eastondale, which scored grand success.
Department President Emily l.. Clark was
royalty entertained by Corps 80, Holyoke.
where, ON behalf of the Corps, she presented
Past President A. p Smell with gold badge.
Beverly Corps, 80. celebrated its anniversary
May g. with Department President Emily l..
Cash present.
Corps %. Marblehead, entertained Corps 90,
of Lynn, May 80 These fraternal exchanges are
promotive of both pleasure aud work.
Dalton Corps, of Hancock, gave clam sup
per, and Sam l.. Wood Corps butterfly party;
well attended and successful in every way.
The District Exempliication at bingham
was largely attended, and the Department Off
GERS, headed by Department President Clark,
were handsomely entertained by the receiving
Corps. Past Department Presidents Mary G.
Deane and Emma B. Lowd were present.
George H. Ward Corps, IL, Worcester, enter
tanned the Department officers w. R.C., officers
of Post /, and their wives and husbands and
members of Corps ii at an anniversary banquet,
varied with toasts and music.
The May Fair of Corps AZ, lasting two days.
with varied evening programs, was a social and
financial success.
Corps &C held evening sales, with entertain
ment features, attended by the Post and hosts
of friends.
Post 1874 and delegation from Corps SO at
tended the anniversary Of Corps 1913.
Corps 10, Norwell. celebrated its eighth an
niversary at GAR. Hall. Supper and an en-
tertainment by the Corps and children were
the special features.-Sarah j. Williamson,
Wooleston, Mass.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Thomas Relief Corps, lib. Greensburg Ind,
held Memorial service for the Unknown
Dead" on the evening of May 80 giving the
Memorial of the Flowers" in beautiful style.
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