The National tribune., 1895-10-03
spector.

With the exception of one year, when she
was laid up from injuries received while IN
specting a Corps at Webster, she has been I'M
RENTING in her abors for the Grand Army
and Relief Corps for the past dozen years ana
has now a sure place in the affections OF her
co-workers of every name in the Empire state.
The magnificent reception given her 0y the
three Corps OF Louisville, assisted by the
Grand Army Posts and Sons of Veterans, shows
in what high esteem she is held. Fully 10O
were in attendance.
Department President Cleary served as dele
pate-ar-large to both the Washington and Pitts
burg National Conventions, and at Louisville
was congratulated by many friends upon her
promotion.
She is member of the Board of Trustees Of
the New York Home for Soldiers Dependents
HE KISSED THE FLAG.
Rev. J. A. ROndthaler Of Indianapolis, ad-
dressed the Y. =. 5. C.. E. Convention at Erie
Pa. on America for Christian Citizenship
and aroused them to such pitch OF patriotic
enthusiasm that they broke forth in America"
and when the Doctor kissed the flag thousands
of men and women jumped upon the seats and
broke forth in the "Star Spanglsd Banner"
II was one of the widest scenes born OF pat
riotism ever witnessed in Erie.
Dr. Rondthaler is pastor Of the Tabernacle
PRESBYTERIAN Church, which Capt. Wallace Eos
ter attends and he says that to this enthusiastic
SPONSOR of the American flag he owes much Of
his inspiration in patriotic citizenship.
NEBRASKA REUNION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: A splendid program was
carried out in the mphitheater at the Grand
Army Reunion grounds. Hastings, on W.R.C.
Dav The building was packed with people,
while hundreds stood about the speakers
stand.
The Alma Brass Band escorted Department
President Dilworth and party to the amphi-
theater and played stirring opening piece.
Then the Hamilton Cadets, embracing 10
beautiful girls. led by Capt. Hamilton. of Lex
ingtou, executed a drill finely and were loudly
cheered.
After the reading Of a letter from Mrs. Gen.
John A, Logan, I'd usic by the Hastings Band, and
the singing of America" Mary J. Dowd, of
Hastings, warmly welcomed all corners to the
18th annual Reunion, GAR.
Maud Dilworth, the only child on the pro-
gram, recited patriotic poem beautifully. en-
titled Gettysburg" Then Judge and Mrs.
Beal sang stirring duet, and were oDllged 10
respond 10 an encore.
Past Department President Mary r. Morgan
i'm her iorcible manner revived memories of
how copperheads and traitors had tried to In
| timidate old men, women and children, show
ing that she not only had ability, but plenty oil
| fighting grit
Following the meeting reception was ten
ment officers Department Commander Adams
| and staff. Past Department Commanders
! Clarksop. Cole, Russell, Henry, Thayer, Dill
worth and Howe, Gen. Colby, ex-Lieut-
| Gov. Majors, Senator ThurstOn, Congressman
| Haines and Andrews, and the Hamilton Cadets
were among those present.
Past Department Commander A. V. Cole, OF
Juniats, sang Marching Through Georgia"
the audience joining in the chorus. This was
| followed By an eloquent address by Department
| Counselor Fidelia Rupiter of Harvard, re-
counting the deeds of loyal women during and
| since the war.
Past Department President Mile c. Hsrds
spoke of the origin and growth of the Woman s
| Relief Corps, and appealed to all mothers TO see
to it that their boys and girls received instruc-
tion in American citizenship.
President Diana Potter, of Litchfeld Corps,
talked of tho sufferings and privations of our
soldiers aud the loyalty and perseverance OF
their wives and mothers at home.
Gov. Holcomb and many other distinguished
| visitors registered at W.R.C. Headquarters.
| Much credit is due to Department President
| Emily o. Dilworth. who was the grounds all
week, for the successful program; also, to her
efficient staff aud the Reception Committee,
who decorated Headquarters with flags, bunt-
| ing and golden-rod.
Strickland Corps worked untiringly to make
| everything pass off successfully. The fine flag
loaned by Commander Howard, of Strickland
| Post, was appreciated.
Helen L. Cook, Department Press Core
spondent.
| REUNION 21sT OHIO.
The third Reunion of Co. K, 21st Ohio, was
held at Scotch Ridge Aug. 81, the same date
and place where the boys went into camp in
1862, % years ago.
Capt. S. s. Garfield, who commanded the com.
pany, and President of the Regimental Ass0cia
ae IN, IA xval-
coming remarks paid high tribute to the bravery
| and fortitude of Co. X.
Fully 10000 people were on the grounds, and
q grand basket picnic was held.
The program included speeches, songs aud
| recitatons, and both the Grand Army and