The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-27

| which were bO veterans. The scene called
Maryland " had the song. Maryland, Ny
Maryland" an impersonation of Stonewall
Jackson and graceful dance by nine young
| ladies dressed In Con federate gray. The plan
tation scenes were enlivened by pickaninny
dance given by genuine coored children, and a
"coon dance" There was also :" buck dancing"
and the singing of old.time plantation melo-
dies.
Another scene was Moonlight in the Camp
This included sight of the tented field" a
campfire the groups of Veterans, and all the
paraphernala of war. During this scene.
"Tenting Tonight on the Old Campground
was sung.
The closing act was patriotic feature, show
ing the North and South hand in hand. with
Columbia waving the palm branch of peace
over them.
Incidentally there was fiag-dance to the air
of Yankee Doodle" and as the curtain fell
the whole company of 100 sang Keller's
American Hymn"
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Progress is being made on
the new Home for dependent veterans and
their wives at Oxford. N. Y, though the
severe cold weather which prevailed in this
State in January hindercd the work.
Bolton Corps, Lansingburg, cleared 1864 from
a fair, making the Post present of $50. The
members are now arranging for a Mother Goose
entertainment
Willard Corps, Troy, are having many calls
for assistance from veterans dependent ones,
and are holding socisls and parties to raise
| money for the relief fund.
Gloversville veterans and their ladies have
been enjoying an unusual number of social
festivities. The Slst birthday of Mrs. Eliza
! M. Smith, of that city. was the occasion OF
pleasant gathering of the Corps of Gloversvills
and Johnstown.
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. V. Kinney, members respectively of
Col. Summons Post and Corps, was celebrated
| by gathering Of about 200 of the members G.
| the two Orders. The company was handsome
| ly entertained. Elegant presents were given
the happy couple, including a sideboard from
Col. Summons Post, solid silver from Col. Sam
mons Corps, aud silver tea-service from Candy
Corps.
After installing the officers of Hancock
Corps. 100. New York City, Ada G. Mohr was
presented with beautiful gold badge of the
Order, the inner circle composed of diamonds
Mrs. Mobr had been President of Hancock
Corps for four years, and during that time had
missed only four meetings and those when she
was in attendance at W.R.C. Conventions.
list of the pleasant and successful installa-
tions which have been held would make long
article. Four new Corps have lately been
added to the roster. All of them are located
in small towns
Department President Annie p Cleary, in
General Orders, No. z, requests each Corps
President to appoint a committee of three
earnest women TO devote special attention to
the subject of patriotic teaching in the public
schools. 49, fr- I
In Barnes Corps, 200 Gouverneur, such
committee was appointed at the last meeting
having the wife of the School Commissioner as
Chairman, and two teachers for the remaining
members. All so situated that they eau
easily and efectualy accomplish the work.
The reuueSt that a Drcss corresnodent ha nm
pointed in each Corps has met with hearty
response, and numerous letters are received by
the press correspondent of the Department..
New York W.R.C. are fortunate in having the
Grand army Journal devoted to Department.
interests. GAR, which gives considerable
space to Corps news.
Helen /. Parker, Department Press Core
spondent.
DEPARTMENT OF MAINE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Past Department President
Ella Jordan Mason has been lecturing effect
lively on what is the Pine Tree State Doing
for Her Needy and Dependent Veterans2"
Her last reported lecture was at Dixfeld.
Corps 8, of that place, arranged celebrations for
both Lincoln's and Washinston's Birthdays.
Hattie T. Grindle reports the Corps of Blue
Hill deep in the mysteries of Povertie
Partie."
Custer Corps Lewiston, have held feast and
sale day, closing with an evening hop. An
album quilt netted the Corps $75
The annual Convention of Maine will be held
Feb. Is and 10.
1nZetta A. Small, Department Press Core.
spondent.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
The 18th annual Convention, Department Of |
Connecticut, will be held at Odd Fellows Hall, |
Meriden, Feb. 26 and %. In last General |
Orders Department President Florence J.
Haydn extends thanks to the Corps which |
have contributed so literally to the calls for
rugs for the Soldiers Home also, to the Corps
sending delcacies and other hospital supplies |
Fourteen Connecticut Corps contributed to
the National Relief Corps Home fund; AZ Corps
are on tho honor roll and 30 Corps report no
suspended members
A feature of Convention will be reception
at the Opera House to the GAR, WRC and
s. of ", when it is expected National President
Turner and Past National President Wallace
and mother, Mrs. ellison. u Connecticut woman
by birth, will be present.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
The Relief Corps of Wichita, Kan, gave An
afternoon reception ana lunch to all old SOL
dicrs and their wives, at Garfield Hall, and
President Mason and her associates are deserv-
ing of all the compliments they are receiving
for the cultivation Of fraternal social interest |
among veterans and their friends
Andy Pattan Post and Corps Gearing, Iowa, |
report fourishing fraternal work They began
the year with joint installations; Anna Nc
Call. President.
Our Wichita, Kan, correspondent, Salie A.
Payne has been for IL years reader of The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE. and Garfield Relief
Corps will be faithfully reported while she
drives the quill.
The Relief Corps of Massachusetts are send
ing petitions to the Legislature asking that
provision he made for the burial of soldiers
wives and widows The name of Department
President Eva L. Cook heads the Cambridge
list.
Relief Corps 80 and Camp g. s. of ", have
been holding successful fair in Beverly,
Mass, ball being the principal feature of
opening night, following a W.R.C. reception,
with National President Turner as guest.
Comrado A. Warren Phelps writes that the
citizens of Westervile, o., take great interest
in james Price Post and Corps, and turned out
i'll force to their joint installation and Camp
fire in GAR. Hall. Comrade Ingalls, installed
the Post officers, and Louise M. Phelps per-
formed like service for the Corps.
The National Picket comes out for Past De.
partment President Agnes Hit for National
President, and many friends who are familiar
with her excellent work for the Relief Corps |
Department and National, are falling into line |
She is the wife of Maj. Hit, of the United
States Postal Service, resident at indianapolis |
Ossawatomie Corps Harrington Kan, Detted
about SIS from a Poverty Party. bennington
Corps, Chadron, made q success of their fair.
Martha P. lockwood Press Correspondent,
reports E. B. Steele Corps Carthage. N. Y, one