The National tribune., 1896-10-15


hearts of that people.
"The cemetery is the most fitting spot to
speak the words of commAs3oration. here all
hearts are softened. for have we not each our
own grave where sleeps our beloved? ours
may not be soldiers grave and 1t may Dc lar
away but the soldiers grave awakens our
memory and our sympathy.
81 shall never forgot the Impression mace
upon me as listened tothe words OF young
man as he stood with uncovered head in the
beautiful May sunshine beside a soldier S grave
and recited a glowing thrilling poem.
q was only child then and so do not know
what tho beautiful words were that he spoke,
and he lies now in drunkard's grave, out that
day he gave the brilliant talents OF his young
manhood to noble service, and wish that
every year in every cemetery some young man
might speak to the people with like reverence
and elognence.
Would it not be we'll for the Commander
in-Cbief to give US some instructions IN regard
to making our arrangements for Memorial Day.
SO that we may not make mistakes next year;
may keep the day in more appropriate way
than ever before?"
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS.
Department Correspondent Louise Clusky
writes of the participation of the Grand Army
and Relief Corps in an entertainment gwen oy
Z. .. c. Ord Camp, 40, S. of ", San Antonio
Tex.
The occasion was the presentation of char
ter to Ord Camp by Capt. Keeting, who had lt
neatly framed at his own expense. lhere was
a fine program of song and speeches. Refresh
ments were served, and dancing concluded
memorable evening.
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS
In last General Orders Department President
Julia A. Chase, of Kansas, makes call 10 the
Corps to be up and doing. She says:
1.-The approaching Winter will bring its
quota Of calls for help. Let US be alert to ex-
emplify the central virtue of our motto, not
forgetting the divine charity which 'thinketh
no evil"
Supplies and new charter have been sent to
Larrabee Corps, 1876. Russell, the property OF
which was destroyed by fire.
Kansas Corps are contributing literally to the
Mrs. Vanocher fund also. to the Mother Sturgls
monument fund.
1t is announced that President Helen Mason,
Corps 4O Wichita arranged new Corps Me-
moriai service. used for the first time May 80.
1856, which she contemplates publishing TOR the
benefit of other Corps.
Attention is called to the life of Mother
Bickerdyke" Price 81. Order from Head
quarters, Hawatha, Kan.
DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Minnie L. Underhill, Cor
respondent of L. H. Stoughton Corps, Bellows
Falls, writes of the double loss sustained by
Corps 8, in the death of Mrs. Col. king. Sept.
Is. followed by that of Mira Amelia Beckwith,
Sept. 23 The death of the latter WAS very
sudden. and deplored by the whole community.
In 1887 she served Corps faithfully as Presi-
dent, aud later filed the Office of Department
Senior Vice President.
E. B. Frost Corps, 40, Port Mills. report a
successful basket picnic one pleasant September
day, benefit of Mrs. Palmer. Stories of camp
life by old soldiers. n,usid and recitati0ns sup
pemented ample dinaer.a Corps Conductor
Ida Warren died Sept. !, and is greatly missed
by all her associates. ,r
Mason Post and Corps, Glover, spent de-
lightful day with Comrade Crane and wife.
strengthening the frater1al ties that bind them.
Hattie b. Richardson, Department Core
spondent.
DEPARTMENT oFnCHIo.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Thcfdinner served by Old
Guard Corps. 12l, Dayton, ITO the 132d Ohio
was complete in all appointments. About 100
comrades and ladies were present, and nice
Old Guard Post and Corps had beautiful
float representing Patriotism in Day toms
Centennial Parade. ,et5iIy
at Delaware. o. by Gtorge B. Corps.
The Reunion and the day proved pleasure.
Oho is greatly honored bsd the appointment of
Past Department President Saral, l.. Wnuns
to the position Of National !. aud !. Officer.
She has been the recipient of many sincere con-
gratulations. The many rdgimental Reunions
in Ohio have proven the helpfulness Of the
Woman's Relief Corps Lewis Corps, 80 Xena,
served dinner to the 10th and 74th Ohio.
Many compliments were given the Corps, and,
in turn, the money will be spent for the vet
eran and his family.
George H. Thomas Corps 25, Cincinnati,
have sent nice box to National Relief Corps
Home Madison o.
Bell Harmon Corps. 5s, Warren, sent $50 to
assist the Hartman University, of Hartman,
Tenn in educating GAR. comrades child.
This is a good work, and Corps having few
local calls might do likewise
Department Senior President Mary g.
Johnson was guest at the Soldiers and Sail
ors Orphans Home, Xena, recently. This
grand institution was surprise to her. and
she returned home quite enthused. Mrs. john
son gave personal donation of $50 to the AM
dersonville Prison Fund at the 14th National
Convention.
Mary A. Lyon, Department Correspondent.
DEPARTMENT OF RHODE ISLAND.
Past Department President Emily f. Fish
sends encouraging reports from Rhode Island.
All the Autumn numerous Corps have been
busy preparing for their annual harvest sup
pers and sales the carrying out of which has
resulted in entertainments of great variety aud
interest.
Upon her return from st. Paul, Department
President Julia p. Mason given a very fiat
tering reception in Providence, at W.R.C
Headquarters by the W.R.C. of the Depart
ment. Thirteen Corps were well represen ted
After the handshaking all sat down to a sump-
tuous banquet. Comrades in plumbers were
present.
Exercises followed the banquet, Past Depart
ment President Fish presiding aud delivering
the address of welcome Patriotic talks and
the singing Of National songs varied the pro-
gram Past Commanders Cnrtis and Hussy, of
Slocum Post, highly commended the work of
the Womans Relief Corps, taking Slocum Corps
as an example.
Department President Mason was presented
beautiful flowers responding gracefully to the
com pliment The occasion will long be men,
orable, not only for its social features but as a
bond of strength in the work of Fraternity,
Charity and Loyalty.
The Department officers, assisted by Slocum
Corps and George II. Brown Corps, exemplified
the ritual, benefit Inspectors, in Providence
the third week in September. The beneficial
results must show in the inspections.
At the dedication of Valley School building,
Bristol. r. l.. Past President A. Lizzie Slocum,
of Babbit Corps, presentefI the school large
and beautiful flag on behalf of the Corps. E.
s. Babbitt in introducing her to the audience,
warmly commended the work of the Relief
| Corps and said "To the W.R.C. we are in
debted for the Stars and Stripes, whose presence
will ever inspire in the hearts of the pupils a
love for the land they. represent" Hon. l..
| Norris received. ttt
A clAmbake added large sum to the treas.
ury of r. F. Tobin Corps, 20.