The National tribune., 1894-06-07

Home Journal Winifred Pease daughter OF
| Capt. Pease of Gordon Granger Post, has been
designated as the proper person to secure SUBJ
| scriptions. and each Corps is asked to help her
along. Her mother is member OF Granger
Corps.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: Elisha johnson Corps, AZ.
has been instituted at Wellington, with Is
charter members, by Department Instituting
and Installing Officer Anna r. Loomis, assisted
| by Department President Wright, and Depart
ment Counselor Hammond oficiated. Presi.
dent Preston is well known in literary and
| journalistic circles.
A supper and entertainment by Admiral
| Foote Corps, New Haven, was in all respects a
success. This Corps distributed largely in re-
lief the past Winter, carrying on sewing
society for the needy.
The Hall of Curios, part of Hobbie Corps
social, Stamford, created much merriment, aud
was we'll patronized. There were recitations
and music and all the essentials of social sue
| cess.
| Merriam Corps 90, Meriden, held O Memorial
service ia memory of Department Secretary
Adella NJ Wright, when sketch of her life
was read by Florence L. Hayden, Senior Vice.
President, and Sarah J. Wells read an original
| poem.
Merriam Corps and Arthur 81. Dulton Corps
visited Mansfield Corps Middletown, which
Past Department. President Harriet s. Durfee
| is serving for the third year as President.
| They were royalty entertained.
| Merriam Post, g. entertained the Corps re-
Gently. Whist was the game and ices and cake
were served. Mesdames Lawrence and Gal
| lagher carried off the prizes
Alice E. Meacham, of Merriam Corps, New
Haven, has succeeded the late lamented Adella
M. Wright as Department Secretary.
Department Inspector Lizzie II. Arnold, of
Admiral FOote Corps, New Haven, has entered
upon her work with WILL with corps of able
assistants.
AT patriotic meeting held in New Haven
not long ago, where we're gathered the repre-
sentatives of all the societies interested, viz.
the GAR, W.R.C. and several others, Admiral
Foote Corps g. of that city, had the honor of
decorating the orators desk with their Corps
flag. As far as possible individuals were pro-
vlded with small flags, and at certain times
they all waved the flags in unison. 1t was re-
seen in the Hyperion.
Ella f. Lewis Department Corresponding
Secretary, Hew Haven, Conn.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: SulIy Post and Corps of
Pierre, with the s. of ", hold a Campfire the
last Wednesday evening of each month Each
takes its turn in arranging and carrying out
the program. Refreshments are usually
served.
y,
Corps, are telling in increased membership and
popularity. When the last S. of " Campfire
was held so many came that GAR. hall over
flowed and an adjournment was taken to the
courtroom.
Phil Kearny Corps, A. Yankton, held sue
eessful bazaar to help the GAR raise money
for soldiers monument. 1t will be % feet
high, eight feet at the base and will cost $500.
Dedication. Memorial Day. Phil Kearny Corps
extends thanks to the W.R.C, Ladies of the
GAR, and all contributing to their enter
prise.
Iroquois Post and Corps have. enjoyed a
series OF festivities and Campires. REGULATIONS
by school children was a pleasant feature of
recent W.R.C. Campfire; proceeds turned over
to the Post.
Gen. Winfield Relief Corps, SO, instituted by
Rhoda A. Holt, of Anderson, with "a charter
members. enters the Department under the
most favorable auspices
Mcpherson Relief Corps, 90, Esmond, makes
its bow to the sister Corps, and will always be
The Department President instituted the Corps
April 4, followed by public installation and
Campfire. Ella Shook acted as Conductor.
Carrie NJ. Cleveland, Department President
Esmond, s. ID.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The increasing number of
joint socials and entertainments in which Posts
Corps. and 5. of v. participate, is a notable sign
OF the times. The heavy draft OH the relief
funds the past hard Winter has made it neces-
sary to fill depleted treasures
An anniversary social by Corps TO- Ashland
May break fast, with Maypole dance, by Corps
IL, Northampton; Patriots Day celebration,
by Corps %, Lynn; masquerade. by Corps SO.
North Adams; 10th anniversary celebration,
by Corps Ill, Foxboro with Posts JOG and 81, and
Corps 81 as guests; social by Corps So, East
II anti, nit Dnof
in body, are among the events lately re-
corded.
Other notable doings are dramatic and
musical entertainment by Corps 60 bingham;
an entertainment by Corps Sc. West Brook field,
proceeds divided with the Post; a 50-cent col
lect by Corps 1876; sale by Corps 159, and
rousng Campfire to Commander in. Chief j. B.
Adams by Post /. New Bedford, assisted by
Corps So and Camp 30, 8. of V.
The Woman's Relief Corps has a staunch
friend in Captain jack" and his stirring
words of commentator and announcement
are appreciated.
Hattie A. Bray, Department Corresponding
Secretary, Lynn, Mass.
DEPARTMENT OF MAINE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Maine is making good prog.
ress. The W.R.C. Home furnishes the needed
impetus, and all the weak Corps are reyiving
in interest, and the stronger oIes are making
long strides towards their early enthusiasm.
1t needs large and worthy object for organi-
cations as well as individuals to work for, in |
order that anything may be accomplished.
Department President Mason is indefatigable |
in her efforts: che has spoken on her pet topic, |
the Home at Dover, Dexter, Sprngvale, Bucks. |
port. Searsport, and other places. She meets |
with large numbers of people, both in and out |
of the Order, and is able to inspire them with |
some Of her own interest, and her coming |
always is the signal for a grand good time.
Encouraging reports reach us from Franklin, |
Cherry field and Pittsield, the Corps being |
much interested in the Home work
The Corps at Dover Etna, Carmel, Corinna,
and others i'll that vicinity have raised the |
sum pledged by them, and are ready to send |
upon call from the Home Board.
At present, the location of the Home is un- |
decided, but lies between the towns of Bucks |
port and Searsport.
Eastport is ready to do her part when the |
decision is made public. but just now is doing
the duty that lies nearest by assisting the Post |
in fitting up hall in building where Post,
Corps and Sons of Veterans may be in close
proximity.
The Sons of Veterans OF Bangor are helping
on the work on the new brick hall by selling
cards wherein is printed O golden brick, which
they offer to all who will buy for 10 cents.
Our Department has been called to mourn
the loss of very worthy member in the per-
son of Mrs. Isabel Foster, of Bangor, who was
to the higher life, March l5
She was a prominent worker, deeply inter-
ssted in the Order, and stanch advocate of
personal loyalty and purity of character. She
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