The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-14
OHIO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME.

| inc OniO SetG1ers ana hbihcr sshu
Cheered the Veterans with Song and Reel
| tation.
OHIO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME.
The crowuing event of tho administration
of Department President Saina Sprngsteen,
next to Department Convention, was the grand
| Woman's Relief Campfire at the Ohio Soldiers
and Sailors Home Sandusky, upon which oc-
cason fine piano, purchased from funds con-
tributed by Ohio Corps, was presented to the
Home.
The Campfire was under the supervision OF
Rev. Lottie ID. Crosby, Chairman of the Home
Committee, who has labored faithfully through
out the year to comfort and divert the more
than 1000 veterans in the Home, conducting
a series of CampGres to this end.
The beautiful Amusement Hall was ablaze
with National colors for the auspicous occa-
sion, with foliage plants and stands OF flags on
| the platform. Gen. NJ. +. Force, Commaudant,
acted as Chairman in his usual gallant and
| gracious manner The celebrated Arion Quar-
| tea of observation-disclosures Isham, Justor Lang,
and Duckett-and Mrs. NJ. w. James of Co
| lumbus were the vocalists of the evening,
delighting all with their artistic selections.
Each number was given a soldiers encore than
McCandlish delighted all with her mandolin
numbers
Department Secretary Alice W. Fuller accom-
panied the Department President to the Camp
fire; and, referring to the piano presentation,
she says:
i can assure you we felt that we had part
in this, when we saw how happy our dear boys
were that night, and we shall always remember
il as the happest occasion of the year. The
Arions never sang better, and they seemed
bent on doing all in their power to give pleas
ure to the veterans, aud assure they succeed
ed. Mrs. Isham accompanied them on the new
piano, aud added much to the pleasure Of tho
evening, as she is fine accompanies.
I'VE purchased the piano of Mr. Isham, and
through his influence the firm gave liberal
reduction of 81 0. Mr.. Isham is ore of the
boys, serving country for over two years.
After the Campfire we went on tho floor and
greeted many of the comrades. The next
morning VIC visited the new hospital, said 10
be the most complete in this country.
"Mrs. James aud Mrs Croslcy saag for the
sick in the various wards. aud Mrs. Gittinger
and Mrs. Crosley gave humorous Rotations.
which frightened the poor fellows up, and as
we took them by the hand to say good-by,
they said they wished that we would come
every week.
THE piano will be placed in the Grand
Army Post-rcoms, that they may enjoy it all
the time; and upon special occasions it can be
moved over to Assembly Hall.
DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND.
Department Correspondent Lizzie G. Auburn.
of Baltimore, reports the Department in good
working order, and Department President Kate
Johnson busy perfecting plans for Memorial
Day.
An amateur entertainment given by Mrs.
L. w. Ross, for the benefit of the Department
of Maryland, was a success in every particular,
the participants rejecting great credit upon
their instructor.
The proceeds were turned over to the De-
partment of Maryland. W.R.C., aud the officers
express deep obligations to Mrs. Ross for her
patriotic interest.
NEBRASKA.
Nebraska has now 141 Corps, according to tho
new roster just out.
The 18th anniversary of Lafayette Corps, -,
Weeping Water was observed with n patriotic
program, the Sons and Daughters of Veterans
taking part. A portion of the report of the
Committee on Patriotic Teaching was read by
the Secretary.
The severe illness Of Hon. Brad p. Cook
honorary member, Department of Nebraska,
WR.C, has been deeply regretted by the Order
throughout the State.
Richardson Corps, 81, Harvard, invited the
Post to an open meeting, which proved pleasant
and profitable 10 all.
Mcpherson Corps, Fremont, will unvail n
monument TO the unknown dead on Memorial
! Day on Grand Army lot III the cemetery.
Corps 1856 Shelton reports good work for re-
lief; membership. AZ.
Farragut Corps Lincoln, has had larger
attendance at its meetings the past year than
ever before.
NEW JERSEY.
Department Correspondent c. NJ. Hankinson
reports that :he Relief Corps served a splendid
banquet TO the Second Brigade at their Re-
union, Paterson, one hundred Corps members
waiting on the table. Stirring resolutions
showed that the Veterans appreciated the enter
| tainment.
Corps IL. Trenton, celebrated its first ami
versary in March, with members Of Corps and
| Bayard Post, 8. there as guests. Music by the
| band and varied program, including the Col
ored Jubilee Singers, enlivened the evening.
/ The President and officers were warmly COM
! plimented upon their work
Aaron Wilkes Post and Corps and Camp Dom
nelly, 5. OF v, held open Campfire with d
| fine program and refreshments.
RHODE ISLAND CORPS.
Matte A. l.. Green, Press Correspondent,
sends the first report VIC have ever had of Lin
coin Corps, g. Hope Valley, X. l., i. Addie Wood,
| President. The Corps is reported furnishing,
and the President particularly complimentcd
| upOn her vigorous administration. Post and
Corps meet together vice month, and these
socials are greatly enjoyed. The Corps assisted
| the Post in fair and festival, through which
they realized $50.
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
Department. Correspondent Eleanor L. Glib.
| son, OF Sheldon, Iowa, extends thanks to every
member of the Order who assisted her with her
| correspondence during the year. She SAYS
" Roses have been sirewn upon my pathway I
have not found the thorns."
The Department. mourns the loss by death OF
Past Department Chaplain Elizabeth j. Eaton.
mother OF Past Department President Myra f..
Hankey, and one of the faithful organizers of
early Relief Corps days, whose unselfsh efforts
| will long be remembered.
Mckenzie Corps, 81, held bi-monthly I0-cent
sociais at the houses OF members throughout
the Winter. multiplying funds and increasing
sociabiliiy. great deal of sewing has been
done in aid Of needy veterans and their fami-
| lies.
Corps lbs, Atlantic, realized lice little SUM
! from social, and served surprise Midwinter
| banquet TO their Post. Many baskets were
made up and distributed among the needy.
Frank NJ. Thomas Corps g. Marshalltown, is
| ono OF the most enterprising in the Department.
| Through the enterprise of President Ellen NJ.
! Wass 20 members were added 10 the roster the
past year, making So in all. This Corps real
lied handsomely by serving refreshments when
| the Grand Lodge was in session.
Lemon Corps, Farmers City, were delight
fully entertained by Frank Lowry Corps, Cliu-
| ton, it being the Both anniversary of Lowry
Post. Lowry Corps served a banquet for all.
Laura &. Mcpherson, Correspondent.
WASHINGTON AND ALASKA.
Past Department President Lizzie r. Her.