The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-26

John T. Godfrey Corps, a. Of Pasadena finds
q W.R.C. Campfire the most interesting and
popular way of entertainment, and one OF these
delightful social events was given. ON recept
evening, which proved great success ootn so.
cially and financially. The women reclted
their experiences at home and on the battle
fold. bringing to light much unwritten history
and her0ism. Those who did not feel equal 10
speaking in public wrote interesting articles,
which were read and thoroughly enjoyed oy
all present.
Phil Sheridan Corps, 2. gave luncheon to
the members of the W.R.C. Home Association:
The quarterly meeting Of the association ana
the monthly meeting of the board were Deing
held together at the home Of Mrs. Secord, Treas
urer. When the noon hour arrived they were
all greatly surprised to DO marched TO u.A;h.
Hall and escorted to beautifully-laid tables
filed with the dainties of the season. AT eacn
plate was buttonhole bouquet OF tube roses
and maiden hair ferns, donated BY Mrs. hio-
Icy.
After luncheon Chairman Trip introduced
several of the guests, who responded in most
pleasing manner. The 81 guests then adjourned
with cheer for Phil Sheridan Corps
Antietam Corps 76, of Petaluma, was I'M
spected by Past National President Elizabeth
Darcy Kline, who was heartily welcomed Dy
all the members. She reported the Corps In
very good order and doing efficient work.
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
Department President Helen A. Hobbs re-
ports Phil Kearny Corps, 4, Yankton, which
is her home, as fourishing. Election nlght
they served lunches in Town Hall, which was
packed to OVERLOOKING with men, Womens anu
children until late hour.
The Flag Salute is among the daily exercises
of nearly all of the schools of Yankton, as Well
as of those of the surrounding country. Oid
Glory floats daily over the Central Schooi
Building.
Mrs. A. A. Whitfield has been installed into
the office of Department Treasurer, and entered
upon that Office with determination 10 as
charge the duties we'll.
The work of inspection in the Department OF
South Dakota is being rapidly pushed TO com.
pletion. Divine Corps, z, celebrated Grand
Army Day by giving reception In the opera
House to the GAR. and g. Of V. The decora-
tOns in National colors we're pr0fuse, and
bountifnl supper was served. Then came games
and jolly social evening.
Ida Nelson, Press Correspondent, in reporting
the OCCASION, says all are hoping that many
such evenings may follow.
Divine Corps served supper upon the eve.
ning that Maj. J. A. Picker made political
speech in that place, and realized nice sum.
Upon the evening of s. Of v. dance the Corps
realized handsomely for their building fund.
The President of Divine Corps has introduced
the Flag Salute into two schools this Fall
November fair is under way to increase the
building fund.
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
Heron Corps 16O, Ayre, mourns the loss, by
death, of Lucinda Scott, beloved co-worker,
and the charter has been draped for 30 days.
Fairchld Post and Corps, Harvard, enjoyed
an open Campfire of music, speeches, Rotations,
and refreshments
Appomattox Corps, Lincoln, have been MAX
ing chair cushions for their rooms ut the Sol
diers' Home. Post and Corps meet once
month for social purposes. dime collection
being taken for relief.
Picnics and chicken-pie dinner election
day have added to the pleasure, with incidental
revenues. of the Corps at Fairbury. Member
ship increasing.
Mary r. Morgan, Department Correspondent.
MIENEAPoLIs CORPS
Minneapolis has six Relief Corps, three Ladies'
Aid Societies, and several other patriotic socie-
ties of women. Good reports come from all OF
the Corps and active work has begun in all for
the season of 1896. '97.
George N. Morgan Corps reports a musical
and literary entertainment. Dudley P. Chase
Corps conducts fourishing sewing circle to
prepare garments to meet the calls of the needy
CUES. James Bryant Corps has house-to- house
sewing society. Appomattox Corps gave re-.
cent cinch party, whatever that may be, and
has fourising circle.
0. P. Morton Corps conducts well attended
cinch party. L. P. Plummer Corps has an in
teres:ing program at each meeting under Good
of the Order. This Corps has also useful sew
ing circle.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
Department President Lizzie II. Arnold. of
| Connecticut. recommends joint installations of
Corps with Posts and Sons of Veterans, as
| means of harmonious and enthusiastic work.
The annual visit to the Soldiers Home at
h~,< liam rfu ont nd off
| and the Department Commander and staff is
| reported as most interesting. There is demand
| for more rugs while jelies of all kinds are al.
| ways acceptable
| Connecticut has large honor roll for the
| third quarter of Corps having no suspended
members. Admiral Foote Corps, 3. and Robert
! O. Tyler Corps g. head the list and are tie in
money expended for relief. A. G. Warner
| Corps leads in supplies contributed. Kellogg
| Corps initiated the largest number of members
Contributions from 10 Corps are reported to
the National Relief Corps Home: call is
| made for Christmas tree at the Home. The
| President says:
"some Corps in this Department sent gifts
| last year of white aprons, knit sh0ulder-capes
slippers, handkerchiefs, booklets, and cards.
| Will not other Corps contri but6 this year?"
Connecticut W.R.C. should be specially in
| terested, as one of its own members is being
| cared for there, and in one of her bright,
CHEEKY leLterS Sno WIltoS Oh n0C HOp0S tuat glItS
will be sent for the Christmas tree.
Contributions to Ftch's Soldiers Home at
Noroton and the Jane Haynes fund were ac-
knowledged.
In commencing the flag salute the Depart
ment President says that Robert O. Tyler
Corps, 6, has presented copies of the Patriotic
Primer and Independence chart to the public
schools of Hartford. Other Corps are recon-
mended to do likewise, sending their orders to
Capt Wallace Foster, Indianapolis. Depart
ment President Arnold concludes General
Orders as follows:
"The holidays are Observation-Disclosures
ing Christmas, and New Year. May we all
cherish the holiday spirit, and unite in making
these days replete with happy surprises and
helpful gifts to those who are left to our pro-
lection and care.
"The Department President extends to all q
cordial holiday greeting. and we hear the
| Christmas Bells pealing forth Peace on
earth, let us resolve to open the door of the
New Year with pure thoughts, and with loyal
hearts and willing hands do the work for
which we are banded together"
MINNESOTA HEADQUARTERS.
i DEAR TRIBUNE: The reports of Department
of Minnesota, W. R.C, for the third quarter 1896
show net gain in membership of "a, now
making 1854 members in good standing.
Two Corps have been instituted during the
quarter making the total number of Corps 103.
Eight members have been lost by death. The
total number of persons assisted, 245.