The National tribune., 1896-10-15


noon was devoted to whist and other games,
and at o'clock banquet was served to In
vited guests.
In the evening a program, consisting OF or
chestral music recitations, and solos, was en-
joyed. Past President Lucy Martin, the hrst
President of the Corps, read history prepared
by her in q very able manner, showing IL long
years of growing success. Past President
Waterman made very interesting and Drill
liant address, which was much enjoyed.
Past President Fuller stirred every heart in
the hall with her thrilling words. Every one
who has had the great privilege OF hearing her
knows full well what grand and noble speaker
she is. The festivities closed with collation.
and singing America"
Massachusetts Corps are coming into line Tor
the seasons work following the Summer vaca-
tion. Charles Russell Lowell Corps Boston,
aud Willard c. Kinsley Corps, Somerville, are
devisng plans to increase funds
William Logan Rodman Corps, New Bedford,
celebrated their l1th anniversary with their
Post present as guests; also, Camp 30, s. OF ",
President Little, in graceful speech. pre-
sented the Post handsome silk flag, to COM
plete their set in their room; gift OF Corps 53.
Commander Cook accepted it on behalf oil the
Post. Capt. Franklin, of Camp 30; President
Mary Boswortb, of Corps 90; Past Presidents
r. A. Washburn and Cynthia Caldwell and
Maj. A. s. Curkman were among the speakers.
Music and collation. followed.
Gilman c. Parker Corps, Winchendon. in
vited the Post and Sons of Veterans, with their
wives, also friends of the Order, to social.
Speeches, war songs and solos were enjoyed oy
all, and the Corps served cake and ices. DR..
Abbott, who is S5 years old, was among the
speakers. Corps 5, Medford, gave q supper and
| entertainment in honor of the return OF Mar
tina L. Hambett, President. and Ellen N. Gill,
Past President, who were delegates to the
National Convention at st. Paul.
Dahlgren Corps, South Boston, and Alleha
Lodge of Odd Ladies, Boston. visited Mrs. Susie
E. Young and presented her handsome lamp
and stand. Mrs. Young has been Treasurer OF
the Corps seven years.
Corps 161, Woburn, will furnish a room in
the hospital ward of the Soldiers Home, and
will care for it, a committee having been ap-
pointed for that purpose.
Reynolds Corps, Weymouth, visited the Sol
diers' Home, carrying shirts, towels, pipes, to-
bacco, jelly, fruit, confectionery, and reading
matter. An entertainment was furnished for
the pleasure OF the inmates.
Sarah z. Fuller, Past National President, has
received a cordial letter from COMMANDMENTS
Chief Clarkson, and similar message of re-
gard has been sent her by National President
Agnes Hit.
Maj. Fletcher Corps. 12 Milford, Mass, was
entertained by Mrs. John M.Wood, npon which
| occasion Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Woods mother, was
initiated as Corps member despite her age,
which is 90. She made nice littlo speech.
Social pleasures followed.
Corps 72 visited member in Hedfeld. The
Corps of that place called to see them, and fra
ternal greetings were exchanged
Sara E. Cain, Department Correspondent,
East Weymouth.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Gen. Charles L. Young and wife, Cora Day
Young, Past National Senior Vice-President,
W.R.C., have resumed their residence in To.
ledo. o., where they have been warmly wei
coined by hosts of friends. Following their
designations Superintendent and Matron OF
the Pennsylvania Soldiers Orphans Home
| Scotland, they spent q few delightful weeks in
Boston before lea wing for their Buckeye home
National Treasurer Isabelle 7. Bagley re-
ceived her friends to the number of 200 at O
recent afternoon reception at her pleasan,
| home, GAINESVILLE, O. Goldenrod was the floral
| favor.
| Marietta Taylor, of Candy Corps, Gloversville
N. Y. reports delightful basket picnic at Can
andaiPua Park in connection with the annual
Reunion of the Fulton and Hamilton County
Association, all soldiers and their families hav-
| ing been invited to participate.
| Phil Kearny Corps, Richmond Va. mourn
the loss by death of their loved Chaplain, who
| was also the patriotic press correspondent OF
| Kearney Corps. Her suferings were great but
were borne with true Christian fortitude.
The Journal of 18th Annual Convention, De-
| partment of Illinois, is condensed record oi
| 1S4 pages, setting forth the work of the Relief
| Corps women of that State under the wise and
energetic leadership OF Department President
| Flo Jamson Miller. portrait of whom forms
| the frOntispiece. There are also pictures of the
| pretty aud patriotic young Secretary, Matte l.
Jamison. and of Department Commander Pow.
ell aud Assistant A. A. q. Fred Sphinx.