The National tribune., 1900-04-12
OREGON AFFAIRS.
Post and Corps Visited by the Department.
President and Commander.

Rawlins Corps. %. OF Heppner. held Reunion
with Rawiins Post on the occasion OF their Joint
great praise for their efforts to make it pleasant
FOR the old soldiers The Department Commander
and Department President, Mr; and Mrs. Gates,
recently visited this Corps. The Post and Corps
gave n reception for them.
Ellsworth Corps. Z, Corvallis, held a joint in
sialiation with the Post They report very
Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays. Large
and enthusiastic audiences were present on both
occasions Candy Corps. 16 Hood River, is a
returned from Manila they presented each one
with beautiful badge Maltese cross en-
gravcd with The Boys of '2s.'
Gen Gibson Corps. AZ. of Independence. OBJ
served Lincoln's Birthday by giving n social
They had a good program. followed by light re-
freshmcnts: for which they charged 10 cents each.
Chester 4. Arthur Corps 81. Medford held n
loint installation with the Post Past President
Mary T. Reeves was Installing Officer Mrs.
She well deserved the compliment. her faithful
work has done much toward making the Corps
State
Lincoln Garfield Corps and Pos, held joint
| and its members hope To have large member
ship before the end OF the year
Meade Corps. 1S. Oregon City, and the Post
they have ever held. Department President
Mrs. Gates was present and acted as Installing
Officer She had the work mennorized perfectly,
which added much TO the dignity and effective
ness of the occasion. This is fOuriShinS Corps,
and it's membership is increasing rapidly.
X B Hayes Corps, so. Junction City. with the
Directors and teachers of the public school. cclc
brated I.ncoln's Birthday. The Corps and Post
met at their hall formed in double line, with com
rade CARRYING the banner: Color hearers Nos !
rear with colors. They marched in body TO
schoOlhousc, where the pupils were formed in
line on either side of the walk from entrance TO
mn ppStT kcftI he
pupils Saiuting them as they passed The pro
gram consisted Of sketch oi Lncoln's life. Lin
coins address at Gettysburg. Lincoln's favorite
poem. patriotic songs, sayings Of Lincoln. and
last very impressive ceremony of unvniling a
life size picture of Lincoln. which had been placed
by the " re. on an easel in the center of room
The President with Color Hearcrs escorts ad-
vanced 10 center of the room. with appropriate
and touching remarks unyailed the picture. The
picture was then presented TO the school
Nathan Baker Corps. 43. Eigin, was honored
recently by visit from the Department Presi-
dent The Corps feels thai her visit and talk TO
the members did them much good as the meetings
have been more enthusiastic ard the attendance
better than for some time. This Corps sent their
flag to be raised over the schooihousc in their
town. The Patriotic Instructor took the flag 10
the school; it was raised and three cheers given
by teachers and pupils.
Capt Stanley, Corps, 80. Paradise. celebrated
Lincolns and Wasiiineton's birthdays. In the
evening they gave an entertainment, literary and
musical program after which refreshments
were served The Proceeds, si35o. they pre-
enthusiastic and loyal To the Post
Funeral services for private VIM. 4. Cook ere
held at junction City u;,cr The auSriccs Of r b.
Hayes Corps. Services were attended by 3S
members of Co. G. Co. speak in highest praise
Of its treatment at the hands OF the Relief Corps,
VINO had splendid breakfast prepared for the
hungry boys.
The Department Commander and Department
President, Mr.. and Mrs. Gates have recently
completed n tour Of inspection and good fellow
ship among the Eastern Oregon Posts and Corps,
visiting II. This the first visit ever made by
Department officers to many of the Posts md
Corps. They heartily welcomed and this
visit Of Department officers will prove Of great
benefit i'll increasing membership and stifnula-
ting the ardOr and enthusiasm CT Posts and
Corps. They visited number OF Bachelor
PoSta
They report an urgent demand for strong ciTor,
in recruiting, which should be met By Natioral
Convention In many places. had time per
mittcd them TO remain q few days Corps coiild
have Eccn organized and veterans brought to the
Posts. In many cases all thetwa lacking were
enthusiastic, capable leaders. In the near future
they hope TO ComTictc the round of the State by
visiting the Willamette Valley and Southern
creased membership and enthusiasm reward
for their time and expense
The Department President has issued recently
Il circular letter TO the Oregon Corps asking each
Corps TO send some assistance 10 the Soldiers
Home at ROScburg. Ore She asks them to send
such articles sheets and pillow cases. rugs.
invalid chairs and suggests that in the Summer,
when we are putting up fruits. thai set aside a
certain amount 10 be sent to these brothers at the
Soldiers HOmc.-MRS. ALICE HENDRICKS
Department Press Correspondent, Elgin, Ore