The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1911-03-30

that $50 cleared froih few card socials
during the year: 1Sf calls were made
on the sick; fieMers and food were fur
nished for 81 People.t besides 1915 re-
lief to poor. Filags were presented to
| three ward schools. cand a large one
was placed oHifthe courthouse on the
| occasion of tile death of member,
| others OIL the graves of the comrades.
Evansville, about i36 members sur
prised Grandma Snow on her 18th
birthday anniversary picnic sup
per was served every one brought her
a birthday cara, and She received 9TH
ers, making a7colleesibn of about so.
She is one of Che three surviving char
ter members. A joint installation with
Post was held, fine program rendered
and enjoyed by all.
Berlin Corps and Post held joint in
| stallation. followed by fine banquet
Both societies are in fiourishing condi-
ton and have done some excellent
work in the line of charity. Nearly
500 was the proceeds from birthday
socials, suppers, etc, during the past
year. Frances Reilly. chairman of eX-
ecutive committee, was presented with
! fine water set in appreciation of her
| services. In honor of her SEVENTEEN
! birthday anniversary she entertained
| the Comfortable Club at a o'clock
| dinner
| Geneva junction initiated four can
| Sent money to the Waupaca Home for
| literature and gave money to a SOL
dier's widow, also have sent fruit and
| flowers to the sick.
Eau Claire observed McKinley's
birthday anniversary at its regular
meeting; at roll call each member re-
Sponded with a suitable quotation; Sc
lections were also read on his life;
each member wore a carnation in the
honor of our martyred President
Boscobel sent a box of bedding, etc,
to the Soldiers Home at Waupaca.
Past President Mrs. N. E. Birchard
was surprised on her sixty-fourth birth
day anniversary by about twenty men,
bers of the Corps: they brought we'll
filled baskets which were enjoyed by
all.
California and Nevada.
From the Department of California
and Nevada, through the Department
Press Correspondent, Lizzie Condy, we
learn the Department has gained three
Corps during the year, and expended
for relief in cash s1,441.36; other than
money, $781.40.
Heintzelman Corps celebrated its
twenty-seventh anniversary, served a
banquet to the Post and members of
Corps. This was the first Corps organ
lied on the Pacific Coast in 1888. Its
first President and Organizer, May T.
Jones, is still an active member. Four
of the Past Presidents have passed
over to the other side. 1t is in q PROS
porous condition, with membership
of nearly 200.
Santa Ana also celebrated it's twenty
fifth anniversary: at it's organization
1t had 20 members, four of which re-
main In the Corps at this time. They
were the honOred guests of the even
ing. 1t has been honored by having
many Department officers. It now has
a membership of 220, with Is Past
Presidents a
Stockton celebrated it's twenty-fourth
anniversary with it's many friends A |
fine program was rendered, one of the |
pleasant featYes being. the reading of |
the minutes Of thess meeting held in |
1886, when 1t was organized
The members of the Grand Army
were entertained by the Corps at a |
patriotic meeting. The hall was dec
GRATED to represent "a campfire scene
on the battlefield. Addresses were
coin and MCKINLEY. Mrs. D. Mosher,
the Patriotic Instructor, presented to
the Grand Army fine flag. Comrade
w. b. Hardaefe accented the emblem
In the name of the Post, and expressed
the appreciation of the gift, and as
sured the ladies that, its folds would
ever be dear to the members of the
Grand Army.
Petaluma, San Jose and Berkeley, all
held Joint installations with their
Posts; dinners were served, and en-
joyed by all.
San Bernardino and G. A. r. held a
pleasant open meeting. The floral dec
ments served by the Corps A pleasing
program was rendered, after which the
Patriotic Instructor, Emma ]. Sinch.
presented to the pastor of the Congre-
gational Church handsome flag for
the auditorium, which was responded
to In a pleasing manner
Long Beach, with it's Post held an
open meeting, having in attendance
about 200 friends. A social evening"
was enjoyed. A flag was presented to
the st. Luke's Episcopal Church. The
pastor responded, thanking the Corps
for the gift.
San Diego presented a flag to the
trustees of the Public Library. A large
delegation OF school children partici-
pated, this being an essay contest on
the subject Of the origin Of the flag
The prize, handsome silk aaE was
awarded to Clara Julien. FollowingI
the presentation speech. the flag was
raised to it's position on the Flagstaff,
while the children and others sang THE
Star Spangled Banner"
Sawtelle Corps presented the city a
large by 16 nag. Forming q square,
With color bearers at each corner, the
Corps surrounded the fagpoIe. The
Treasurer, Lorinda Hanna, presented
to the President Of the Board for the
city this beautiful flag, and remarked ,
that every Nation should be proud to /
loft It's hat to flag of the U. s. All .
rhe color bearer gave the flag salute.
The gift was acknowledged with thanks /
IN behalf OF the city. AS the large ;
smblem Of the Land Of the Free" rose
slowly TO the top Of the pole, the first :
gift to float over Sawtelle, gift from
he Oldest organization In the CITY. !
heads were barred until the end, when ,
he air was rent with cheers and sing
ng Star Spangled Banner"
If all citizens Of California are not
patriotic it certainly will not be thel
'ault of the w. R. C. 9
Connecticut.
Hattie L. Forbes, Department Press . :.
of Connecticut, reports
lash expended for relief during last j.. !.
quarter was $551.75, other than money ..
'alued $261.s0. turned over to Posts :
$3.50. Donations to Soldiers' Home att !
Noroton for Thanksgiving and Christ q
mas nearly $57 in cash. besides delica- y
les for the hospital. ,bathrobes, cigars, 9
owels, etc. For the W. r. c. Home atI |.
'romwell. cash $2s, turkey, fruits, vege- :
ables bedding End appropriate gift for +
clinton, 4s,gg after short services g
losed meeting, and escorted the Post :
n no Irnl boz