The National tribune., 1899-10-19
The RELIEF CORPS.
News and Gossip of the Great Auxiliary
CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.

| CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.
| The 10Th Annual Encampment Of the
Southern California Veteran Association
ended Sept. Is, after most enjoyable
outing of 10 days at Long Beach. Hun
dreds of veterans with their families and
| friends attend these yearly gatherings
and the general feeling is that 1T is good
to be there"
Each day had its own special attraction.
Mirtfl, folly, and good fellowship We're all
pervading. Friday, Sept. s, was Woman's
Day, at which time, in accordance with
the usual custom, the camp was turned
over to the feminine element Rose j.
RoSey, President of the Auxiliary; Com
mander Martha Chaplin, Officer of the
Day; Cynthia B. Clapp, Adjutant, and
Kate f.. Elliott, Officer of the Guard with
an efficient guard detail of eight of the
handsomest ladies in camp. fully equipped
with broom-sticks, had full charge. 1t is
needless to say that regular military rule
prevailed.
Sunday was observed as a memorial
day for those who have passed over to the
| eternal eamping-grounds within the past
year. An impressive service was held i'll
the Tabernacle, nearly 1000 people being
present. The list of deceased comrades
was read by the Adjutant, and taps sound
ed after each name. The Secretary of the
Auxiliary read the list from the Relief
Corps and G.. r. Circles, which were also
marked by the solemn roll of the drum.
An exceptionally fine musical program
was rendered. followed by an eloquent
sermon from Rev. viii A. Knighton, De-
partment Chaplain.
Tuesday, the 18th, John F. Godfrey
Corps. of Pasadena, exemplified the rit,i-
| alistic work of the Order for the benefit of
| the visiting members. it being also the
regular inspection of the Corps by Depart
ment President Sarah l.. Mason The
work was beautifully performed, and
ELECTED praise from all present
During the Encampnent the Depart
ment President called a meeting of all
members in good standing for general
experience. meeting" The result was
most gratifying. They met informally,
only taking the password at the door, and
spent couple of hours in exchanging
ideas and getting acquainted with each
other as to methods of work, etc. 1t proved
a very successful idea, and all felt en-
couraged and refreshed from the expert
ence, ready to take up the work with re-
newed energy.
MASSACHUSETTS.
16 in fair for the new Memorial Hall in
that city, and is credited with adding 81, 500
for this object
Mrs. Robinson, Department President,
has been busy since her return from Phila-
delphia visiting Corps meetings, Post
ldlTS, ana SOCldl IOT lIe
good of the cause.
Corps 9, of Charlestown, observed its
Goth anniversary Oct. IL. Mrs. Gerogianna
A. Williams, President, is an energetic
worker for the soldiers interests, and the
members of this Corps have done much
good work
Corps 10, of Amesbury, and Corps 26.
of Newburyport, visited the Soldiers Home
at Chelsea, Sept. 81, on which occasion
they We're accompanied by Post members
A lunch and entertainment were given.
Corps 80, of Charlestown, assisted by
friends throughout the State, has pre-
scented a valuable gift to the Anderson
handsomely-framed picture of Mrs. l.. A.
Turner, Past National President. The
efforts Of Mrs. Turner as Chairman of the
Andersonyille Prison property make this
gift an appropriate one, and this thought
ful act of Corps 80, of which Mrs. Turner
is a member, will be appreciated by her
numerous friends.
Mrs. NJ. Susie Goodale, Past Depart
ment President, entertained the members
of Sarah Bradlee Fulton Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, Medford,
Oct. 2.
WISCONSIN.
Mrs. NJ. L. Gillham, Press Correspond
ent, Platteyille, Wis, writes of Plattevile
Corps, 10, Department of Wisconsin: I'VE
have thriving Corps of 92 members. and
have ever been ready to lend a helping hand
to every worthy call. Our W.R.C suppers
are becoming quite an institution. Those
who attended the one given recently pro-
nounced it a very pleasant affair. An ex-
cellent menu served from tables decorated
with beautiful flowers, flags, cut glass,
silver and china, the brilliantly lighted
halls, thronged with a genial and appreci-
atiye company, gave to the whole the ap-
pearance OF very festive scene. Follow
| ing the supper We're recitatons, piano
| solos, and vocal music, all well rendered.
The liberal patronage of the entertain
ments gotten up by the WRC ladies is
very encouraging; they are working for a
noble cause, and many homes have been
frightened. many hearts been blest through
their beneficent efforts"