The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1911-03-30
WoHAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Things Are Doing Along Patriotic
and Fraternal Lines-Wiscon-
sin, California, Connecticut,
Massachusetts All Working.

Massachusetts All Working.
The Corps in general celebrated the
anniversaries of the births of Washing
ton, Lincoln and Mckinley by having
programs and keeping the lives of these
men before the public, so as to instill
patriotism in the minds of both young
and old.
Illinois.
HiIlsboro, ILL.,, small Corps of 81
members observed McKinley's Day al
the home of the Patriotic Instructor,
Emma Baxter. Each guest was pre-
scented with a small flag, remarks were
made and sketches of his life were
read On Sunday the ministers were
presented with carnations, and all the
members wore them. Lincoln's ami
versary was celebrated by appropriate
services, consisting of readings, solos
and speeches. Washingtons was COM
memorated by flag drills by the school
children. At Christmas time the Corps
| did good work in distributing candy,
| nuts and oranges, 215 garments and 80
| books The Dixon Corps spent for re-
lief the past year $17196 and other
than money 1854. Many a poor and
needy home was made happy by the
noble work of this Corps.
Momence Corps is busy filling blanks
for the Francis Scott Key Home. The
intention is to fill at least six. The
work is being done by the Patriotic In
structor, Julia Kyle, and National Aid,
| Ora Allen, with their assistants. A
committee called at one of the schools,
and was pleased to see that the pupils
were using the flag and salutes present.
ed by the Corps last December. A
school in a neighboring town was also
| 40 rapiniant of flags and SalutpS from
this Corps
| Kankakee gave its annual supper to
| the veterans in the hospital. There
were II present and about the same
number of wives and widows of veter-
ans These suppers have been given
each year for the past % years, and
during the Summer banquets and enter
tainments are given in the groves at
the hospital. The Superintendent
thanked the ladies for the pleasure
they had given the veterans. Remarks
were made by several. After singing
America" the patients forgot their
troubles by joining in a grand march
and dancing.
Morris reports the loss of four men,
bers last year and gained five; gave
nearly $50 for relief, other than money
s123.56, consisting of clothing, grocer
les, coal, etc. Sent Christmas baskets,
consisting of fruit, poultry and gro
212 visits on the sick and 220 visits for
relief.
Michigan.
Corps 49, Detroit, Mich, is doing fine
work Composed of only 23 members
in good standing. Last year made AIS
visits on the sick; expended in cash
s27.87, and other than money $40 for
relief. The Chaplain is about 20 years
of age. She gathered flowers from her
garden and decorated over 80 graves. |
Have sent for 10 markers for comrades
graves. Will also present flag to one
of the schools.
Worthwhile Corps and Post held joint
installation, after which short pro-
gram was rendered and enjoyed by all. |
Commander Johnson and his excellent |
wife, who is the President, and with |
their officers, are looking forward for . |
'red-lstter' year.
Washington.
Charleston, Wash, in honor of Lin
coin Day, presented large flags to the |
three schools with appropriate pro-
grams.
Port Townsend gave a Hollowe'en
party which was great success, both
socially and financially. The decora-
tons were unique. The banquet was
special feature of the entertainme Mt
The menue was unusually choice. An
other party will be given in the near
future. the proceeds are used for re-
lief work.
Orting Corps celebrated the anniver-
sary of Lincoln's birth. The hall was
well filed. The school children did
their parts well and were applauded
time after time. The music was fur
nished by the Soldiers Home Band
The program was under the manage
ment of the Patriotic Instructor.
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bration on Feb. 10 in conjunction with
the public schools. A brief program
was rendered and enjoyed.
Aberdeen observed the 1929 anniver-
sary of the birth of Lincoln with a lit
erary and musical program and a num-
Der of five-minute speeches, closing
with games, a drill and fish pond,
from which $3.50 was realized.
North Yakima sent several boxes of
apples to the Soldiers Home at Orting,
valued at $3.50. Held joint installation
with Post Celebrated the SD birth
day anniversary Of Commander Fitz-
gerald. Also silver wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Irish. Both
occasions were very pleasant and en-
joyable.
Nebraska.
Fullerton, Neb., is doing good work,
having gained 23 new members. with
.
trying to obtain the silk flag offered by
the Department President for the most
new members gained during her year.
Fairbury Invited all the veterans and
their wives. of Jefferson County, to din
ner and supper, with a campfire in the
evening. After celebrating this rally
day quite a number of applications
were received.
kearney has had a prosperous year,
gained several members served several
lunches TO the Post members, sent flow
ers to the sick, held joint installation
with the Post.
Nebraska is wide-awake and steadily
increasing in membership: has added
three new Corps since last May.
Pennsylvania.
Laura A. Cody, Department Press
of Pennsylvania, wrotel
an article, which was printed in the
daily and weekly papers, asking assist
ance for the Home az Brookville for :
The citizens, pupils of , :,
the High School and Corps members !
generously. A large dona-
ton, consisting of dry goods, groceries,
vegetables, etc. valued at $40, was sent :
70 gladden. the hearts Of the veterans.
Ridgeway was installed by the De- :
partment President, Laura w. Willow,
Of Rolfe. After installation the Corps
served bountiful supper to its guests.