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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON, D. 0., THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1884. 2 "Thank you, Colonel, I meant to have hunted yon np, and I will stop with you now." When the gentlemen had ridden up to the house a negro took the horses, and tho colonel seated liis guest In the shade on tho veranda. They talked of St. Louis, of the Hayes administration, and, at last, of the meeting on the Illinois railroad train.

"I think you said you still hated the Yankees, Colonel?" said Adams. "Hate 'em I shall die iatin' 'em, sah," to- plied Colonel Cauldwell. "Of course, I know yew rc no genuine Yankee, hut a "Western man. But I must say that since the cussed Yanks "burnt my town and nearly roasted me, I can only think of one man in the wholo Federal army I aou'thatc!" "They hurocd Prentiss, I remember," said Captain Adams. "Who is tho man who is so fortunate as to not be hated, Colonel? What aid he do?" "Do! Let me tell you.

"When the soldiers Bet lire to the town I was lying up stairs in my own house, with both legs broken by a shell, and in splints. The cussed nigger who was nussiug me ran off and left me to burn to death. Isw'ar I thought I was gone! Well, sah, a soldier heard me calling, an' he saturated a blanket with water, ran up stairs to me, put me on his back with the wet blanket over me, and carried me out through smoke cud fire, and saved my life at the risk of his own. Fact sah, sho1 as yon're born; and I believe I would die for that follow if it were nee- "What did he do with you?" inquired Adams. "He carriod mo on board the steamer Queen of the West, and turned mo over a prisoner to the surgeon, and afterward had mo exchanged.

Think of that, sah! Can I e'er forgot that?" I should think not," replied Adams, a good Seal embarrassed and somewhat agitated. What was the soldier's name "His name was Adams, sah Lioutenant Adams, of the engineers." Captain Adams hare turned his head away, while ho took from his pocket Doctor Charter-Tale's letter of introduction, and, handing it to the colonel, he said: "I should have given you this before; please read it now. Colonel. Colonel Cauldwell opened the letter, and read those vords: Colonel Caaldfcll will allovr me to introduce proiitloMiHr. uliom he hue mot before my esteemed Iricnd.

and bis preserver irom a fiery death, Cap-lain Sotii Adams. Your friend, W. CuAKnmvAi. Cauldvpeli read the letter hastily, sprang to his foot, ttd graspiag Adams by both hands, exclaimed: "Why. caserne, is it possible? I surrender Bt discretion you have got mc and there is no retreat.

But why, in God's name, didn't you tell me long ago, and save poor Yievc all this trouble?" "Because, Colonel, I did not choose to buy ier love with her gratitude." And you tell me shell oosn't know thatyou were the Lieutenant Adams who carried away Lor brother through fire to safety? "Bie certainly does not," replied Captain Adams. I preferred to win her heart, if at all, by a straightforward attack. And, besides that, ColoaoL you never asked me for my name." "And I believe, Captain Adams," said tie colonel, you had no other business down here in Mississippi but to see me? And then he roared with laughter as he took the captain's iand and pulled him into the dining-room, eayiajr 'Coiae, well eat on that; and, as Slajor Jack Dawning used to say, 'lam yours to serve. At the urgent solicitation of his host Captain Adams decided to remain until the next day, and after supper in the evening they sat on the veranda smoking and fighting mosquitoes for iours, and talking over war times and the present state of feeling between the people who had foaght on opposing sides. There was perfect good feeling, and both gentlemen appeared to be candid in what they said to each ether.

"And do you Southern people expect to be so "bitter towards the Korth forever?" inquired Adams at one time. Well," was the Tcply, forever is a long time. I think I shall still feel so till my dying day, sah I can't help it" But large numbsrs of the Southern people already feel differently, de they not? "Yes, I oppose they do but large numbers of oar people were for the Union and against the Confederacy during the wa', and of course they fuel reconciled." "Bat I am led to believe that a large proportion of tfce Confederate soldiers are apposed ro accept the result philosophically, and to cultl-Tategood feeling towards the Northern people." Yos just as the major ate his crow ho could cat it, but he didn't hanker after it!" Well, (Jokracl, there was certainly no hu-jailiatiun in the defeatfof the Confederacy?" "HtmiiiiHtion:" exclaimed the colonel, becoming excited no sah It was mo' glorious than your victory. The world never saw such gallant struggle befo And the men who itcat us were oar race and blood, and ought to our eqnais, man for man. But they largely outnumbered us; tiicy had all advantages at Bea and the prestige of the old flag; they had.

the manufactories of arms and the skilled men by thousands in all departments they suffered no blockade and had. the free commerce of the world; they had abundant supplies, white we were erhauEed aed nearly Etarvuag; their men were clothed well, fed. well, well, and possessed all the advantages which overflowing oomraitsary, transport si and hoatHta! dunarixoeot could give. HmmiiuiHm! My God, sah, we are proud of such a defeat 41 Then why not shake hands and be friends for the liHtteal good of all sections?" asked Captain Atbuue. Oar country is your country, our is year flag, with all it implies and snrts." Oh.

yoe, Captain, that is all so. And I suppose that closer intercourse railroad and commercial dealings and the interlocking common interests of the sections will at last wipe out sniraomjee. Bet it will be when I am dead." After a brief silence, the col Mid hastily refilled and lighted his pipe, and continued: But right h'yer, Captain, let too say, they "who that the Southern people are not jqow loyal to tho old flag, and patriotic as the lorth ever was, lie or they do Hot uuderetand tie. Tbes is sitting now in the presidential chair a iohw who as I believe and the whole Democratic party of the Suth (and of the North, too, i believe never elected! And we Jwotr -or we believe we do) that our own candidate wa6 elected asd is at thk moment the lawful President of the United States. Did we rebel and go to war over this outrage? Wo could have dose so with an almost certainty of success ler.

noades tlie Southern democrats, almost on-Bf of the Northern people are Democrats, What did we dor We submitted to a great wrong for the sake of peace. Was there no ttretiem in that?" "I admit there was," replied Captain Adams 'but your people had not yet recovored from the disaster aud poverty of war, and were not in a condition to resist." "2Co. sah; you aiewrongthar, Captain. Prosperity fe a safeguard to peace. A sntisBed peo ple uevir willincly go to war if thoy have to do their own fighting.

It was not exhaustion, Eah, which makes my people and my party ubmit to this great wrong, for the Domocrats of the Korth at least aro prosperous; it was Jove of country, sah, and it speaks mo' for the stability of the United States Government than did the overthrow of the Confederacy." Certainly, Colonel," replied Captain Adams, I think the forbearance of your party has aot beon fully appreciated hut you should ratn-ler that the Republicans felt jtwt ah wrtin that their eaudidute was lawfully elected a you do for yours. I suppose the truth i. man knows or ever can know tcit lawfully elected. It wis newly a tie. ad UKJwifi)le Jiroeoediaes in Florida, lmimuux, muOt Carina ad Orftgen wr awca as to all possibility of wina wh 0 wa? lawful ffcewan.

It Issu unfortunnle fofOttre in urvtm tftst thorn is grte6t dxnger where titers tlciui call for ft whoa tiie votes ou both etAws are nearly ogual. For in that case Half the jteopla will be represented by the euoects of oithei candidate." It was now nearly midnight, and tho discussion ended, as nual, by och gentleman giug to bed of "the same opinion srilL" Next morning, after breakfast. Colonel Cab5-well prepared a letter to his sister Genevieve, and then rode with Captam Adams to Prantu. -where they waited an ontire day far est upward-bound boat. And when a st-eamor came in sight Colonel Cauldwell handed bis letter to tho captain, saying: "This is to my eister Genevieve, care of Dr.

Chartorvale. Good-bye and good luck And the one wont to hk and tho other np the muddy s4tt. To le cottiinusd. LOYAL WOMAN'S WORK Silk Culture Experience Meeting. Belief Corps Notes Condaclcd by Kale B.

Shcrwoodij Silk culture for women is becoming an important industry throughout the United States, tho Women's Silk Culture Association, 1323 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, having done great good in disseminating a knowledge of the subject and in stimulating industrial workers to give it careful and systematic attention. In California particularly, where all the conditions of soil and climate are most favorable, wonderful results have been accomplished, while in tho South and East many arc prosecuting the work with much encouragement. Tho fact having been early established that cocoons can be produced in paying quantities, the problem that presented itself was how to have these reeled in sufficient quantities to keep pace with the supply, there beiug no steam filatures in this section of the country, and the hand-reels used being inadequate to the increasing task. At this juncture the firm of Strawbridge Clothier, Philadelphia, came to tho aid of the association, aud introduced into Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, a foreign steam reel, whose operations have been witnessed by curious thousands at the silk cujturo exhibition hold there. By means of this ingenious piece of mechanism tho continuous development of the silk from the Avorm through the successive stages of the cocoon, the Teeled silk and the woven fabric becomes an assured fact, and promises to be a great American industry, in which women shall play tho leading part, Tho Women's Sills: Culture Association, at the exhibition named, announced the award of the third annual premiums, offered by the firm named, to silk culturisLs throughout tho United States, and it is significant to note that while, on the first occasion, the number of contestants was twenty-six from four States on the second, thirty-three from eleven States; this year there were seventy-seven competitors from twonty States.

And now, the association has prepared a memorial to Congress indorsing the act providing for the creation of a silk bureau aud establishing silk culture stations under the direction of the National Government. Should this be done, it will go far towards answering the important question, What shall we do with our superfluous worms? The premiums awarded for the year 1S33 were ten in number, of which two went to Jersey, three to Pennsylvania, one to Indiana, one to Ohio, one to Missouri, and two to California. White mulberry was used in feeding, except in Indiana, and one point in New Jersey, where Osage orangevalono was used, and in Ohio Osage orange andVhite mulberry together. Tho following are the awards: First premium, $109, Miss E. Woolston, Pomberton, N.

second premium, $75, Messrs. Bienze Mantz, San Jose, Oak; third, premium, $75, Mrs. A. H. Williams, Biverton, N.

fourth premium, $69, Hiss Anna 3L Mantz, San Jose, fifth, premium, $50. Miss Clara S. Lewis, Virgil City, sixth premium, $50, Mrs. George Derr, German to wn, seventh premium, Mrs. W.

Hayes, Chester, eighth premium, $30, Sirs. Augostoria, Philadelphia, ninth premium, $25, Mrs. Anna Husted, Liberty, tenth premium, $10, Mrs. M. B.

Lowery, Ports- moeth, Ohio. In making the awards there was taken into consideration thenumber of cocoons to the quarter pound, the yield in reeling, ana the ounces of waste. CorresjKmdents of The Teibuke who have made inquiries as to the methods and statistics of the new industry, would do well to place themselves in correspondence with tho association named, the olBcers of which, without salaries or proGts, are doing so much for this promising field of women's work, and in ulitmately securing sure employment and certain profit in a pleasant and rapidly-enlarging field of labor. The Household. 2TW JEXGLAXD BECIFES TS COLORADO BOSTON BEOWX BilEAD AXD YEB3IOXT BUXS.

Sirs. Iiouisc B. Sherman, Colorado Springs1 kindly sends the following reqipes to The Teibukk Household, which she says she has tried, and they cannot be beaten BoMon Brown BrttaA. Three cups sour or butler-inilk. one cup two even teaspoons soda; two euja wheat flour, or one of Graham and one of wheat; four cups oontmeal; salt.

Steam three hours, and dry in oveu fifteen minutes. Vermont Buns. Three cups milk, one cup sugar, one cup yeast, and flour to sponge. like bread. Then add one cup sugar, one-half cup butter, one teaspoon fcoda; flour to mould; raise again one cup of fruit or none.

Woman's Exchange. QUESTIONS Ain A'SWEES COKUXUEUM OLD EOJTGS -WAHTED. If any of TnE Trietote's correspondents know the words of the song; entitled lientle Mother Gstils Home," I would be very much plea-ed to liavo them sent to me. Mrs. A- C.

Pearson, Utica, La Salle county, 11L Will some comrade send the songr. Pretty Polly Perkins of Wiuihingtou Square," sung at Fort Schuyler by a red-headed boy of one of the rejd-xaeois tbere to the amusement of many. E. IL Hitching, company Tfith New York, Roekvillc, K. Y.

Attention Utile Folk I have four boys, and each boy )ms three tdstcre. If ow many children are tbere In our family 7 Old fcoJaier. Bobber's Daughter: My mother will make a salve and bend it to you, to cure scrofula in the bea or any fe'er tore, if you will bend her amount uf f.clHj;c. I nm a by of fifteen, son of Joseph II. Eddy, company 5d "Wisconsin cavalry, who is badly crippled from seurvy contraeted at Fort lion.

Father would like to bear from, his comrade. David W. Eddy, Russell, Ivan. J. 3L Pomcroy I havo a picture of old Llbby prfnou.

brouRht home to me by my son, Charles M-Cbeny, who marked the room he occupied. It ie framed and hung up in the room my boy occupied before Roinsr to war. I cannot feli it, unless to do to get my bread, but one might be tU-u oK bad I the means, or should you feel like incurring the expeiiuc Mrs. J. P.

Eacie Mills, N. Y. Our correspondent who signs herself "A Sol dier's Granddaughter is mistaken in supposing that General Grant has been placed upon the retired list. The bill has only passed the Sonate. Oar WwWy Experience ASOTHER COMBADE'S VIKWS OP TOBACCO DAKOTA riBISSIDKS THE IRISH BEIQADE SOL-DIKU SACHIFICES INDEPENDENT AUXILIARIES.

To the Editor XMnoyAL TniBOSE: I ran the gauntlet of a great many bad things in the army Hiid came out alive, no thanks to whisky or tobacco. I drew my tobacco rations, but only to tupply the wants of others, for 1 recognized the foel that there were many, very many "weak, sickly noldiers," fit subjects for the hospital "as Comrade Matthews says xvilhoutit. Ilut supply ivj. .1 tw4fy. Xaw, Comrade Matthews, if this kind of Hlreugth was so great in the field that fcome found it hard to tUmd it, what must have been the condition of the poor wldier in prison, who was not viacA to confinement and tobacco to bo treated to over-dotoa of it in "dry and liquid form?" Truly, the talc of all ueh wa? death.

Cannot you we, comrade, that what was your bread was their poitmn? D. E. Ehole. COEEETTSVIIXK, N. Y.

DAKOTA FIBESIDES. To the Editor Natiosai; Tuibukb: There are a great many old soldiers In this part of tlie Went which, although beautiful country to look at in the tutubmy days of smmer, has fcome drawbacks. Tbo lines appended "The Twisted Prairie Hay" describes one of them, mid lite way we nmtiMge to overcome it. By the way, "tJartetwu." in ids Saving the Nation," has omitted the MHd stanza of the recrnitV gong, aa follows: "If you look Horot the billtopa Tliat mel the northern cky, 'Long moving lined of rising dust Your viion may deferv Aud beu tiie wind an iuntant Team the cloudy vnl Jt iea aloft our standard In glory and in prido. We ire coming from life mountain, "We are coming from the glen.

And from tbo prairies of the West Tkroe hundred thousand meuu" Geonot some one head the Kong of which the following in one stanza; "Lay me, comrades, 'neath the willows That aro on the distant fihore; Wrap the htarry flag around me, Iel me press it folds once more; Let the cold earth be my pillow And the Ptnrs and Strija-s my shroud; 80011, ah, 50011 1 hhull be marching Far amid tho heavenly crowd." THE TWISTED PEA IRIX HAY. Out on the boundless prairies, with never a tree In fright, With a. landncape lone and dreary, In tho bitter wlulcr night; With nothing to break the wind storm sweeping over the way, Wo almost despair of keeping warm tvith twisted prairie nay. Our hay is the famous blue stem and makes the best of feed It covers the barn and granary, and supplies another need For we twist it up like a fried cake, as largo as a stick of wood, And keep the fires a-burning, while our women cook the food. Coal is brought by tho railroads almost to our very door.

But clothing and food we all must have, and tho people, you know, are poor. Repining: won't help us any, so we live as best we may, And keep our fires a-burning with twisted prairio bay. In summer we easily manage to get up sufficient heat To wabh nnd Iron and bake and cook whatever wo want to eat; But our memories wander backward o'er the lapso of many day, As we sit by the stacks in the sunshine a-twisting the prairie hay. i. We think of times by the camp-fires, listening to soldiers' tales, When we kept the Jlres a-burning with confiscated rails; So many comrades, surely, who live in the West to-day, Are keeping the homo-fires burning with twisted prairie hay.

Bheesfokd, Dak. Mrs. J. T. Muxtjcew.

GOOD WORDS KROM THE IEISH BBIGADB. To the Editor National Tkibdxe: I could not and would not be without The Tribune, for, whenever I read it, it brings so vividly to my memory those scenes of terrible strife which I so often witnessed. For nearly five years I was in the field with my husband, in the famous "Irish Brigade," in daily contact with those whose heroic deeds, whose obedience to duty's call, whose undying devotion to the flog of our country richly entitle them to a place among the immortal. Nearly twenty years have elapsed since 1 parted with those brave men, and to-day I Ions: to hear of them of their success in life, of their prosperity, of their adversity and when they are summoned to that "Bourne from which no traveler returns," too, would shed the tear of sorrow. "Where else could I obtain tidings of them and would I ever hear of them, if not for the ever-welcome Tribune? But, beyond and above this consideration, the firm stand you have taken for soldiers' risible: the untiring zeal displayed by you in tho cause of the crippled and disabled veterans, and of those who pined and languished in rebel prison-pens, and your noble services in behalf of tbo widows and orphans of those whom the God of Battles did not permit to return to their loved ones, entitle you to the cheerful support and hearty co-operation of all who have a -heart to feel for those who "dared death that the Nation mifrht live." A word about our banner Post Mansfield, No.

35 of the Auxiliary Society of which (Relief Corps, No. 5) I bad the honor to be the first president. The Post now numbers nearly 500 comrades, with several of whom 1 beearae acquainted in tho field. Its commander (Martin Short) has mustered in upwards of 300 recruits, and has succeeded in increasing its funds until it is now well up into tho No Post in the Grand Army is in a more flourishing condition, has better prospects for the future, or does more genuine, solid G. A.

R. work in the assisUneo and relief of suffering comrades than this. Yours, in nnd L. BBOOK1.YS, N. Y.

MAnGARET A. Davib. BKOTHEE AND HUSBAND. To the Editor National Tribune: Raiding of the death of Michael company i2d Illinois, in Tee Tribune of April 3. lesids me to request that if any comrade of that company and regiment knew my dear brother, "William Pearson, he will write to me to the address below.

William Pearson's home was near Rector-ville. 111. Our father, Solomon Pearson, who died In June, 1833, was a Southern Unionist, who went through fiery trials during the war and was protected by General Milroy while stationed at Tula-homa. Tenn. My brothervoluntecred in the spring of 1H51, in response to President Lincoln's first call lor men.

xiewas capiureu at tiouy apruiga, under General Van Dorn, and was taken to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, where he died of inter Lcout. beJomrs to Pea Ridce Post, but is so crippled mittent lever. My husband, who was a Union witb rheumatism he cannot often attend. If the Commissioner of Pensions could know what ho endures he would not longer withhold big pension.

Chetopa, Kah. Sallie Wdlev. BLIND FOE TWENTY YEAES, To the Editor Katiosai. Tbtbuse: IIow many of the old soldiers of tbo Union are euflering from want and neglect 1 My husband lost his eyes in the war and ha3 been blind uince '03. We did think Congress would deal justly by the disabled veterans this winter.

But no; some get nothing, others a sum unequal to their deserts. If they will only give back my poor husband's eyes, they may take his pension and welcome. If he should die to-morrow, his wife, would not get one cent for my twenty years' care of him. lie is a veteran of Greenman Post, Kb. 232.

Dowsfc, Kast. Mks. Robckt Nixojt. rNDEPENDENT ATJXILIAEIES. The "Woman's Soldiers' Aid Society, auxiliary to McCoy Post, Columbus, has closed a suc cessful year of work for tho old soldiers and their widows and orphans.

The enrollment of the -society for the year closes up with 191, and disbursements in soldier charities reached an aggregate of $372.20. Twenty-one families wore cared for during the year, much of the work done having no equivalent in cash. Mrs. T. Clarke, wife of the Past Department Commander, in her excellent report as secretary, makes a good point for woman's work in the G-.

A. IL, as follows: One fact has been demonstrated to every candid mind that has investigated our work, that we are not oimply "cneroachers on already occupied ground," but that our special mission carries benevolence Into families where charity could never enter; and if those who denounce us as an unneeesiary organization will examine our records, they will, by their unprejudiced interest in the unfortunate, allow us to uve nd groiv to maturity. SOLDIERS' BELIEF CIRCLE. The seventeenth annual "Reunion of the offi cers and committees of the Union Soldiers' Eo-lief Circle, Portsmouth, was an interesting occasion, Colonel E. E.

Ewing and other comrades of Bailey Post being among tho invited guests. Mrs. Colonel Graham was the hostess of the evening and presided at the pleasant little supper, at the conclusion of which Mrs. Purell presented Eafley Post with a flag to be used expressly to wave over the soldiers' graves on Decoration Day. Comrade Ewing, in a beautiful response, noted tho fact that siHce 1867 the ladies of this society have decorated the soldiers' graves, several times going out alone iu the discharge of this sacred duty.

He concluded with a poem of his own composition, of which the following are the closing stanzas: When man has lived aright bis day, And served his generation. What can be do but away, And leave to other the sway That.oneo he bore in life's array Of griefs and Life's work well done, Life's crown well won," Tlie goal of our ambition And when tho sleep of death shall come, May we awake beneath the dome That over-spans our heavenly homo When hope becomes fruition. Sweet Sixteen Circle. CHEERY" CHAT BY THE BOYS AND GIBLS. The soldiers' daughters of this vicinity, twenty-eight in number, b.ive formed a local organization, witb MiesAUie Snider, president; Heltie Cowdry, secretary; Clara Ellis, treaourer, and have raised money suQleicnt to purchase the material for an elegant banner, which we will make witb our own bands and present to the G.

A. It. of this place. My father was a soldier in the 43d Illinois and is a memlcr of Post SOT of this State. We are having a public soldien' entertainment of some kind here every ituuuioouiucr, jlxujiujvuio, ouuujier county.

111. A GOOD MOVE TOR THE UQYS. The letters of the older boyB are similar to the "ground they only appear about every fcir weeks; then they sec their shadows aud hunt tboir holes. Now, I write this letter requesting somo of the boys of sfctteeu, or over, who read your exceedingly excellent paper, to open up a correspondence with you, that wo may see what they have to say, and if their style units us then we will write to them. Also, if our style suits the older girls and their style suits us, then wo may open up a corre-njfOndeuce with them.

The reason I would like to see the older boys write is that the girls are getting ahead of us and taking the lead, and we ought surely to be able to compete with the girls, in this work especially. Three cheers and a for tho the soldier's beat frienu," Tun Tkihcne. I am sixteen and my father is sergeant in Franklin Post, STo. 253. Charles C.

Walsh, Monticello, 111. OF COURSB THEY DO, I have been waiting patiently to hear from some one whose father was in the 0. V. but as yet without success, so 1 thought I would step to tho front. My papa, George 8.

Ulckey, enlisted in company K3d Ohio, but was afterward detached to 17th Ohio battery, where bu served thirteen mouth's. He was then sent back to his old company, which was ertnolidattsl with company O. lie was in the service three years and was iu several burd-fought battle, among which were Port (titaon. Champion Hills, Fort Itlakely and the siege of Vieksburg, He never was taken prisoner nor never received a wound. He is a member of Grceiifcburg Post, No.

5. Papa would like to hear from some of the boys of the old 83d. I am fifteen years old: have a brother and a sister. Of oouma we take Tim Tiubuse. Olllve Dickey, Clifty, Decatur county, Ind.

CELEBRATING HER BIRTHDAY. To the Editor National. Tjuhuke: My father has taken Tub Tuibuke for two years, and for the past year I have leeonie quite intereted In it, particularly in the column of correspondence, nnd am glad that the older one are beginning to write, 1 wish to Join the slxtecn-y ear old circle, as the 17th of May was my sixteenth birthday. My father served three years in the 4th Michigan, and all who have read the history of the war know tliat it did good work. Papa was wounded at Got- 1 tyaburg, aud lay on the for three long if days before he was taken a hospital.

It Is a wonder tome how tbo bravo men went through what they did and livad. pjypa enjoys relating his war experiences as muck aswe enjoy bearing him. The story of "Savingihe Ration," by Carleton," I like very much. I would like to correspond with. Anna Dunn.

WAV RoBlKSOW. Bjudgewateb, N. Yl 3 A FASOEY7 OF 'EOLDIERB. it My father went to war in 3SS1 and ho sailed from Fortress Monroe to lid Urn In tho great fleet that went out South, ahd wiis in that terrible storm of 'GT that scattered the fleet in all directions, and was twenty-two day before they landed. Ho was wounded live times, aatl lost his health, and now gets but half pension.

He was in the army four years four months and eleven daj's; served his whole time out, and islnow a broken-down veteran. Ho was in' company 8th Maine regiment, nnd his name was JLIonry Ripley. I am his only daughter, and had Ave uncles in tho army. I should like to correspond with some of The Thib-use girls. Delia L.

Hipley, Fremont, N. H. OUR YOUNG RECRUITS. 3Icssttgcs from Soldiers' Households Bright SsyingB or Onr Little Folks. My father served in company 3d Iowa cavalry.

He was wounded in Price's last raid through Missouri, and was all winter in tho hospital at Fort Scott, Kan. I had two uncles in the war, under Colonel Moore; one was called the 21st Missouri's baby because ho was so small. My five brothers and I all like to bear papa tell alout the war. He is a member of liichardson Poet, No. 92.

John Ball, Lancaster, Mo. My father was a member of company 17th Iowa; was captured at Tilton, and a prisoner six months and fifteen days. Ho lias been trying for a pension, but there aro too many Becks in Congress. He is a comrade of Stoneman Post, No. 11C, Ponca, Neb.

Will some of the girls and boys, whose fathers were in the 17th Iowa, write to me Orval G. Winder, Elk Valley, Neb. Four years and an honorable discharge. This is the record of both father and uncle in the 3d Missouri cavalry. Colonel Glover's regiment.

My father John Inergol contracted a diseaseat Rolla, which continues at intervals to disqualify him for duty. He applied for a pension shortly after his muster out, but, for want of one witness, has failed to get it. I think il hard an American soldier, who rallied to tho first call of iis country, should be thus treated. 1 hope our next President will be one who favors pensioning tho soldiers. We could not get along without The Tkibune, and are delighted witb Loyal Woman's Work and Col.

ltoe's new story. Lue Inergol, Quincy, HI. I think it Is quite interesting to read the letters In the noble columns of Tub National Tribune. I am sixteen years of age. My father served in the war four years, seven months and twenty-one days; was in the battle of Baton Rouge, siege of Port Hudson, and at Mobile, and is a member of tlie U-.

A. it. 1 like the tone of Jitlitli's letter very much, nnd would be glad to bear from her again. Delia Gordon, Galton, 111, I am only ten years old, daughter of Marshall L. Kinney, who served four years and three months in company 2d Wisconsin.

I have five brothers. My oldest brother is an artist; he is fifteen years old. My only sister, Beuluh, and I love to read the letters from the boys and girls of The Mattio Kinney, Winneconne, Wis. I am only a little girl, but I have read letters from other girls in Tun Tkibune, and so I send one. My papa is commander of Franklin Post, No.

G8. My mamma and two sisters belong to tho Woman's Relief Corps. My mamma was a delegate to the convention at Topeka when the Kansas Department was organized. Papa carries a rebel bullet in bia left shoulder. What was the entire force of the Confederate army? Jessie Diehl, Olathe, Kan.

60LDIERS IN MICHIGAN POOE-HOTJSES. There are a great many poor soldiers in the poor-houses of Michigan. This is too bad, and those big men of ashington ought to bo ashamed or themselves. My papa is sick most of tho time. He is chaplain of Bradley Post, No.

45, Clio. I am. ten. Cora Anderson, Clio, Mich. My father enlisted in the 4th Iowa Infantry In 1852; re-enlisted in 1801.

He had four ribs broken at Yv'bodville, in the left side; gels no pen sion, lie would like to near from some of Ins old comrades of company. I am thirteen. Minnie B. Clay, Marysville, Mo. My papa was only fotirteeri when he enlisted In the 1st Incw York (Lincoln) cavalry.

He was taken prisoner at New Market, and was eleven months at Andersonville. Hebelongs to Kilpatriek Post, No. 143. He says be will "never do without The Tuibuke. I am fourteen, and have three brothers and two sisters.

Mamie E. lWilliams, New York, N.Y. I had two grandpapas and three uncles in the army, and my father served In company 7th Pennsylvania. He was captured at the Wilderness and was a prisoner at Andersonville and Florence. He belongs to Post No.

53, this city. Wo all like The Tuibuse. I am -eleven, and have a sister Laura and a brother Charley. Willie Winters, 1215 Front street, Harriaburg, Pa. I am a little boy twelve years of age.

My father was a soldier and seryed three years, ten months of that time in prison at Tyler, Texas, and now he is blind and cannot work. But I worked on the streets and got a dollnr to send for your paper. Mother and I read it' for him. which makes him very happy. Ira A.

Moaks, Cleves, Hamilton county, Ohio. I nm glad ray father was-A soldier and takes The Tmbuse, for I like to read the war stories, especially "Saving the Nation." My father served three years and my mother was strong for the Union, though she had three brothers in the rebel army. I had to go five miles all winter to school. My teacher was a soldier, and I got him to take Tub Teibcne. My aunt, father's sister, is not a soldier, but she takes it, too.

I have a little brother four years old, named for Gen. Garfield. My father was postmaster when Garfield was murdered, and ho knew him in Memphis. and so called my baby brother for him. Leonard Shults, Kenton, Kong county, Wyoming.

A WATCHFUL DRTJMMEB-BOY. My father was a drummer in company 9th regiment, Vermont volunteers, and beat the long-roll at Newport Barracks, N. without any orders, as he saw the rebels coming; by so doing, s.ived his regiment from capture. I read all the letters in The Tmbune from the boys and girls, and think The Teibcne the best paper we take. My father is Wallace Moranville.

Ernest Moran-ville, Webster, Neb. I wrote you that my father belonged to the 64th O. V. and yon put it in the ftCth. Little girhi often make mistakes but editors shoidd not.

Allie Todd. Little girls should not make the figure "6." like the letter and thus help the editor avoid mistakes. Ed. My pa Is commander of M. Renz Post, No.

128. He served three years in the 30th Iowa and was In eight battles. I am a little girl eight years old, and liko to read the little folks' letters. NereaT. Sliu-gcrland, Charleston, Iowa.

I am a boy thirteen. My father was first lieutenant, company SOtb Indiana served nearly four years and lost bis health in tho service, but draws no pension. Biral C. Wolf, Warfield, Kan. My papa was a boy soldier, only sixteen when he enlisted in the 130th O.

V. I. I am nino. and have two brothers, Frank and Stanley, and three sisters, Iley, Graeio and Ada, and am your little friend. Juna Lewis, Sylvania, Ohio.

I am only seven, and this is my first letter. I have four sisters and a little brother, Frankie. My father served one year in company 11th Minnesota, and nursed six weeks in the hospital. I love to hear him tell army stories, and we all think very much of tho dear National Tribune. Alice Shannon, Mason City, Iowa.

A NIGHT HE WILL NEVEE FOBGET. I am a little girl fourteen years old. My father was in company 11th Maryland volunteers. His name is Jacob Winch; mustered out in 1861, in Baltimore, Maryland; was employed in tho Quartermaster's Department in Washington city, at Jackson corral, on Eighteenth street. He was on guard the night our good President, Abraham Lincoln, was shot.

He often says that as long as he lives he will never forget that night. Ho was a member of Spalding Post, No. 32, Department of Minnesota. I have a twin brother. We were born in Washington, D.

0. Annie A. Winch, Hagerstown, Md. I am a little girl thirteen years old. My papa was a soldier in company 32d Wisconsin regiment.

He served from 18G2 till 1365. 1 would not like to be a soldier and have to go through with such hardships as he did. He had five wounds, one entering the face just below tho right eye, lodging behind tho left eye. Papa bad five brothers in the army; one was wounded. I would like to bear from some girl in company 32d Wisconsin regiment.

My papa takes and likes The National Tribune. Carrie Townsend, Waterville, Minn. Uncle Willium H. Calvin, (mamma's brother) was starved to death bi Andersonville prison. He belonged to company 11th Vermont, and was taken prisoner near Petersburg, Juno 24, 1804.

If any reader of Tiik Thiuune knew him, we should be. happy to hear from him. Papa was a soldier in company 0th Vermont was wounded June 29, 1802, and had his foot taken ofi, and was taken prisoner June 30. Mary D. Petty, North Dorset, Vt.

Mamma's grandfather died the night of the second day's fight at Pittsburg Landing. Manima had two brothers also, and. a brother-in-law. in tho Union army, and pnpa had five brothers in the service. Papa served four years and four months in company 15th Oljio; enjisted at San Antonla, Texas, at tho age of seventeen.

Tho names of my four brothers and throe sisters are Elmer, Albert, Cornelius, George, Katie, Iiholla and Jane. Wo all love Tub Teiiiume. Marietta McKim, Eddy-ville, Iowa. My uncle, Abraham Long, 35th Illinois, was killed at the battle of Jonesborough, having been wounded at Perryville and Chickamauga. Papa, whoso name is D.

E. Long, enlisted in 1SC2 in company 8Rtb Indiana, and served to the close of the war. He wa iu many battles, including Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Atlanta campaign, marched with Sherman to the sea, and was wounded in the battle of Bentonvillo, N. Idarok 19, 1805. Jennie Long, Vistula, Jnd.

I am a little girl ten years aA, My papa was a soldier in company ltirk New York artillery, and enlisted when be was but fifteen years old. I had five uncles in tha army one was killed when his regiment (the 22d New York infantry) was going through Baltimore, in 1801; one died at the hospital in Wilmington, N. C. He was biking care of the prisoners that had been in Andersonville and eome of the other Southern prison pens. I have two older and ono sister and two brothers younger than I am.

My papa takes The Trucks and thinks It is tbo best paper In the world. Ho Is a member of Gordon P. Thomas Post, No. 305, and hats to go nine miles to attend the meetings, but savs thoy will have a Post here aoon. Eunio Hlgley, Pottersville, N.

Y. Belief Corpi TTorlu GLAD NEWS FEOM DAKOTA AND "WAHHINGTOIC TEEKITOEIES DEDICATION IN MASSACHUSETTSWISCONSIN COLORADO ALL ALONG THE LINE. Joe Hooker Belief Corps, No. IT, Sioux Falls, was instituted on May 15 by Colonel William Beckler, Post commander, after which tho following ollicora were installed: President, Mrs.xVlmaS. Bennett; senior vice-president, Mrs.

Enitna P. Beckler; junior vice-president, Mra. Armiua Johnson secretary, Mrs. Ella Camp-boll; treasurer, Mrs. Emily Burson; chaplain, Mrs.

Charlotte E. Booth; conductor, Mrs. Emily Leakoy; guard, Mrs. Mary Mason. Tho addresses were of a most interesting character, as showing the animating spirit of the Post and Corps in beginning their joint work, and may well serve as models for other organizations forming.

Mrs. President Bennett seems possessed with just tho right qualities to make a beloved and efficient executive officer, and wo shall expece great things from this Corps. Upon taking the chair, following the ceremony of installation, Mrs. Bennett earnestly thanked Comrade Beckler for his counsel and courtesies to tho Belief Corps and his co-operation in the completion of the organization and solicited his future aid and advice in carrying on the good work, and then to one and all addressed these golden words INSTALLATION ADDRESS. Let us ever remember that Immortality o'er-sweeps all time, all fears, all pain, all tears," and peals in our cars, like the eternal thunders of the deep, this truth We live forever 1 and every act of charity, every deed of kindness, every tear of sorrow wiped from nny eye helps to make the way easy and tho bridge over which we must pass strong and secure.

Let U3 Btrive, then, in all purity not a cold, ioy purity that simply glistens to the eye, but a purity that thinks no evil, but warms toward the humanity of the world, turning coldly away from none, sympathizing with all, high and low, rich aud poor; doing good and being good, always, in all things, toward all. In this spirit let us hope and strive to be a useful auxiliary to Joe Hooker Po3t, No. 10, G. A. R.

To the people who have so kindly lent us their presence, we present ourselves as the soldiers' friends. And who more deserving? In the hour of our country's peril who came nobly forward, and with their lives in their hands went forth to battle for its honor and perpetuity? Who suffered hardships. cnuureu privations, encountered perils, dared death that you might live to be proud that you are Americans? Some have said that we would meet opposition. In the name of common sense and justice I ask you why? Did anyone think of opposing our waiting and praying and suffering during the long bloody struggle of which you are enjoying the benefits now? Waiting with dread in our hearts and death in the camp3, while our fathers, husbands nnd brothers fell on the dread battlefield, or languished on weary beds of pain, or in prison-pens breathed out their last faint breath? Or, perhaps, sonic of us, preferring rather to work than wait, went also to the front, and in tent and hospital did what we might for the temporal and spiritual good of the dear soldier boys? And, now that Peace has folded her white wings over our land, the sword issheathed, the field tent is exchanged for the happy, prosperous home, when fellowship and love are fast taking tho placoof rancor and hate, shall the instrument of all these unlimited blessings, the soldier, be forgotten or neglected? Shall we receive anght but honest sympathy and hearty Godspeed when we assume to still do the little we may to further bis in'crests? We are interested in the soldier, in the edication and advancementof his children, and we announce our purpose to do all in our power to forward and assist any enterprise looking to their betterment, their welfare and comfort while living and their honor wheu dead. Following Mrs.

Bennett, Department Commander Thomas S. Free made an address, in which he expressed great pride and gratification in this organization, and congratulated tho Corps on its ilattering beginning. He insisted that while tho soldier fought, the real power which crushed the rebellion wa3 the women at home, who sent the soldier to fight and sustained him with cheering words and prayers, or ministered to his wants in tho hospital ward or on the tented field. He said there could he, must be, no opposition to such an enterprise it must and would receive the encouragement it merited, and congratulated Joe Hooker Post that they were to have such helpera. Tho next speaker was Bev.

Mr. Meredith, who recalled the time when, in his early boyhood, it was a great and good thing to be a soldier, a brave and glorious thing to fight for their country. He remembered how the ladies waited and prayed and worked at home for the Christian Commission and Sanitary Society, and said it was a good thing that they should hand themselves together for the soldiers. After the speaking, the President ordered a charge upon the refreshments, which were served by the ladies of the Corps, which order was very cheerfully and effectively obeyed, resulting in the entire demolition of the supplies. The exercises were interspersed with music and song, and the occasion was both socially and financially a success.

In reporting the organization, Comrade Beckler says: The Corps numbers at present but twenty-five members, having been organized on short notice, but it is composed of pioneer women, und, under the leadership of its able president, Mrs. Dr. Bennett, who has a war record to be proud of and is eminently fitted for the position she occupies, it will prove an invaluable auxiliary to the Post, as it will encourage the boys to know that tbo ladies are Interested in their good work and willing to assist in it. WASHINGTON TEEBITOSY. It does our heart good to receive a report from Mrs.

M. E. Perkins, of Seattle, Washington Territory, giving an account of the formation of Stevens Belief Corps, No. 1, with forty-eight charter members; also, to note the fact that this number one Corp3 and Corps No. 1, is auxiliary to Stevens Post, No.

1. Thu3 do the comrades in tho thrifty West show their faith in woman's work and their desire to march side by side in the grand advance of C. and L. Stevens Belief Corp3 was instituted May 10, and the officers installed by Past Department Commandor Georgo D. Hill, as follows Mrs.

V. A. Kenyon president, Mrs. G. N.

Alexander senior vice-president, Mrs. S. H. Nicker-son junior vice-president, Mrs. C.

By water secretary, Mrs. M. E. Spaulding treasurer, Mrs. M.

E. Perkins chaplain, Miss ELittie Bruhk conductor, Miss Nola Cowden guard. The ladies, one and all, aro said to be deeply interested, and began their good work as a Corps in assisting the Post in its Memorial Day arrangements. Following is the list of charter members: Mesdames M. E.

Perkins, A. J. Bossert, Esther M. Cowden, V. A.

Kenyon, M. E. Spaulding, M. A. Shehan, J.

Till, M. A. Timme, S. H. Nickerson, M.

Frederick, Ellen K. Hill, I. H. Griswold, G. W.

Tibbitts, W. D. McKean, Dora Mulford, Annie Pinkney, F. McCoomb3, C. M.

Bywater, J. Whaley, B. F. Bogardus, D. L.

McCowan, M. A. Harkins, E. J. Bobbins, G.

N. Alexander, J. Convrey, Susie Murray, B. Scott, M.J. Brnnk, J.

C. Ward, S. E. Clough, J. Begart, Nellie Tyler, F.

A. Kecne, M. A. Thur-low, M. M.

Scott, C. B. Foster, L. A. Tenuey, S.

Wilcox, S. B. Vrooman, D. M. Kilton, D.

Bay Williamson, Sarah Humes, H. Burk, and the Misses Nola Cowden, ELittie Brunk, Melissa Magonigil, Frankie Whaley, Carrie V. Palmer. DEDICATION O. A.

E. HALL. The dedication of the new Grand Army hall, Medford, was an occasion of great interest in both G. A. B.

and W. E. C. circles. A salute of twenty-five guns at 8 o'clock, followed by a brilliant display of colored fire, was the signal for the Post to assemble, aud, headed by the Mystic drum corps, they made their way to their new home, where the Belief Corps were in waiting to receive them.

The invited guests were then ushered in, and included Department Commander Billings, G. A. and Department President Susie Goodalo, W. B. and tho National President, E.

Florence Barker. Past Commander Jepson had no soouor delivered an appropriate welcome thanMrs. Goodale, who is also a member of tho Corps, presented the Post, in behalf of the Corps, the beautiful canopies, undor which the commander and senior vice commander will hold tho fort, and at the conclusion was presented with a beautiful bouquet. Commander Jepson expressed the thanks of the comrades, after which pleasant congratulatory remarks followed by the distinguished guests. Mrs.

Goodale's address was unique and to the point, and will afford some useful suggestions to thoso who would afford pleasant variety to tho addresses of such occasions. BOOK OF CHRONICLES. In the days of Rutherford B. of tho tribs of Hayes, the captain of Columbia's host, when the great Nation was at peace because of the valor of the stalwart aud bravo of tho land, behold it entered into the hearts of a band of these braves known as Pest CO and 0, and camped on the banks of the Mystle, to unite to themselves a company of women. So tbo mothers, wives, sisters, sweethearts and" friends of the noble braves assembled themselves together in solemn conclave, and with tho guidance and assistance of Katrinn, surnamed Beadle, were happily allied to these mighty men of valor who had handled sword and musket.

This was in the reign, of Sarah, surnamed Fuller, a woman comely in mien and much beloved because of her zeal and faithfulness, and much good was accomplished and very earnest grew the women a the work iprsad throughout tho land. And on Florence, surnamed Earker, waa made Queen of tho Kingdom, and it was fonnd good and meet to do much in the work, thus to satisfy our queen so full of faith and carestnesa. And behold after many days, even in the reign of a now ruler, it entered into the hearts of some of tho braves to whom this company of women were attached, and whose name they boret to break camp, for no longer was it safe to dwell in high places, and they besought their brethren with a loud voice, saying, Let us go, wo pray thee, and take every man a beam and let us make a place there, where wc may dwell." And their brethren ansivcred, "Qo ye." Then cried the women witb a loud voice, saying, Shall we not have some part in this work, this undertaking? Can we not strengthen the hands of our brethren, and thus repay some of their many favors? And with ono accord the assembly lifted up its voice nnd answered, Vorily we will," and rejoiced at their opportunity. And they straightway gathered up their money and delivered it unto the builder, who witb skillful hand, and with timber and fine cloth of crimson and of blue, fashioned these canopies: and now they pray that under them justice and mercy may reign triumphant and that the statutes and law may be observed. Brethren, we greet thee, and pray that honored bo thy name forevermore.

Thus endeth. the chapter. FLAG PEESENTATION IN WISCONSIN. To the Editor National Teibcne The ladies of Wilson Col well Relief Corps presented Wilson Col well Post, No. 33, -with a handsome flag, costing $35.

on the evening of May 22. The Corps in a body presented themselves at G. A. R. hall about 0 o'clock, tho Post being in session.

Upon being admitted, and headed by Miss Sophie Nelson, our worthy secretary, bearing the flag, and supported by Miss Lizzie Chatbeld, they tiled into the room two by two, and making a circuit of the spacious hall, formed in a semi-circle around Miss Nelson, who then presented the flag inra very neat and appropriate speech. Tho commander Colonel F. Bryant received tho flag on behalf of tha Post in a very complimentary speech, after which the ladies were seated, when Comrade Geo. Case related interesting reminiscences of the war, and the veterans joined in "Marching Through Georgia." Commander Brynnt then called forward our Jovial Comrade Koops, the old color-bearer, to receive the flag, who seized tho standard, and, followed by the drum corps, proceeded round tho hall to "muster in the flag," three hearty cheers and a tiger winding up the parade. A lively speech by Isaac S.

Usher, Wisconsin's favorite son, concluding with a recitation on Lincoln's assassination, prepared the way for a pleasant social dance, which closed the evening. SCSIE E. CffATnELD, La CE0S3E, Wis. Senior Vico President. THE HEART OF 1HE P.0CKIE3.

Mrs. Louise B. Sherman, President of Colorado Springs Belief Corps, whose sweet, sunny face many of the delegates to tho National Convention at Denver remember with sincere pleasure, as woll as for her winning plea for the eligibility of all loyal women, sends us an outline of the work at Colorado Springs, together with a welcome contribution to the Household Department. Mrs. Sherman says: Colorado Springs Relief Corps, No.

4. auxiliary to Post No. 22, O. A. IL, was organized in the Spring of 1883, a short time before Decoration Day, and assisted the members of the Pot in the ceremonies of the day, as they have again this year.

After the return of our delegates from the national meeting held at Denver, we did not fully reorganize until December. We had held our meetings at the residences of the different members of the society, and that did not seem quite the proper place for a Corps. Our Post was organized in January, 1S83, and, it will be seen, we were not far behind them. We are now meeting in the Post room, wldch the comrades have just rented and fitted up nicely, and of which they give us the use. We are now in good working order, having a membership of twenty-four.

We started with thirteen members. By Invitation our Installation service was held in connection with that of the Post, S. E. Sherman, P. officiating.

By politeness of tlie Post the ladies were installed first. The service was very Impressive. A very pleasant spring sociable was given by the Post, in which the ladies participated. A short literary and musical programme was prepared, which was enjoyed by all. The churches united with the Members of the Post in a memorial service Sunday preceding Decoration Day, sacredly observed by the people.

The following is a list of the oiDcera of the Corps President. Mrs. Louise Sherman senior vice-president, Mrs. B. M.

Cor-mn; junior vice-president, Mrs. M. A.Nevins; secretary, Mrs. A. M.

Loomi3; treasurer, Mrs. Sal lie Thomas; chaplain, Mrs. A. Newton; conductor, Mrs. A.

B. Kieffer guard, Mrs. M. J. Bar-nett.

EANNEE PEESENTATION IN OHIO. Buckley Belief Corps, No. 23, Akron, Ohio, presented Buckley Post, No. 12, with a superb banner in time for Memorial Day. A grand banquet to more than 500 guests followed the presentation ceremony, which was a great surprise to the Po3t, but one member having had an intimation as to what was going on.

With the officers of Buckley Post and Sons of Veterans and members of Buckley Belief Corps upon the stage, and other guests seated in the hall, Mrs. President Battles began her eloquent presentation address. When about half through with her address, at a given the scenery was rolled back, disclosing to view the balance of the officers of tho Belief Corps, grouped around one of the finest banners ever presented to a body of old vet3, or to any organization. The whole scene presented to view was one of the most striking tableaux to be imagined. Mrs.

Battles then concluded her remarks by presenting to Buckley Post the beautiful banner, which wa3 manufactured expressly, at a cost of $113.75. One side is of white silk, excepting a small portion at the top, which is of dark blue surrounded by gilt stars. In the center of the white ground is a Grand Army badge in the proper colors at the top of the white ground is the letters, in gilt, F. C. L-, underneath which is in large gilt letters Buckley Post; on one side of the badge is No.

12, and on the other a monogram of a corp3 badge; underneath these are the words Akron, Ohio. All the lettoring is in gilt, beautifully shaded. Tho other side of the banner i3 red silk entire, with the words, "Presented by Buckley Woman's Belief Corps, No. 23," in rich-looking gilt letters. Following Mrs.

Battles' eloquent address, Commander George Billow, of Buckley Post, responded eloquently in behalf of the Post, and. me uepiirimeuD jrresiacnc, Jirs. juoitie u. stj-ers, joined in the congratulations of the hour, concluding a3 follows: "You have a noble president, and you have a noble Corps of ladies, who aro not afraid, not ashamed to work in this grand cause. I am proud of the day I was called to Akron to institute Buckley Belief Corps, No.

23." ALL ALONG THE LETS. Mrs. S. A. Lotter, Lincoln, informs U3 that a Belief Corp3 auxiliary to Farragut Post, of that place, wa3 recently organized with forty-fivo charter members.

TheDepartment officers of Illinois ITra. Julia G. Sine, president, and iliss itinnie Owens, secretary made a recent visit to the Elgin Corps, and, after a business and social meeting, followed yritb refreshments, returned well pleased with the results of their visit. Department Commander Kinsman, of "Vermont, is deeply interested in Eelief Corps work, and the Green Mountain State now having the requisite number of Corps, ho will give all possible aid iu the formation of a Department in time for tho Minneapolis convention. Colorado having now five Corps, a Department convention will be called at Denver in time for representation at Minneapolis.

The National Junior Vice-President, Mrs. E. K. Stimson, has been appointed Chief Instituting and Installing Officer, charged with, convening the Corps. Mrs.

President Goodalo, Department of Massachusetts, is doing noblo work for the Order in the old Commonwealth. Flourishing Eelief Corps have just been instituted at Pittsfield and. CharIe3town, and later at Ipswich and Everett. The causa is advancing and rapidly gaining friends. Mrs.

Violet C. James, Eacehurgh, sends us tho following list of the officers of Eelief Corp3 2fo. 18, which was recently organized at that place: President, Mrs. Isabella Lanej senior vice-president, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitford junior vice-president, Mrs.

Cynthia M. Jones secretary, Mrs. Violet C. James 'r treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Boggs; chaplain, Mrs.

Mary Dunn; conductor, Mrs. Eliza Underwood; guard, Mrs. Nancy Allen; director, Mrs. Lucetta J.Uann. Mrs.

President Sine, Department of Illinois, at a recent Camp-fire of Xovius Post and Corpa, Eockford, 111., was presented with a solid gold watch chain, in behalf of Nevins Eelief Corps, No. 1, Mary E. Sanders, senior vice-president and Department Treasurer, making an appropriate presentation speech. At the same timo Captain Lawber, commander of Nevius Post, No. 1, presented her with a watch charm, in tho shapo of tho badge of the Order.

Mrs. Sine responded feelingly, and in turn presented tho Po3t with live twenty-dollar gold pieces, a donation from the Corps to tho relief fund of tho Post. It was a "number one Camp-fira all around, closing with refreshments and dancing. Comrado George H. Washburn, sends us the following list of the ladies who wero installed as officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary Corp3 attached to E.

G. Marshall Post, of that place, on the 21st Mrs. Sarah CL Nicholas, president of the Woman's Belief Corps, Department of New York, officiating aa mustering officer, and Mra. Freelovo P. Eogers, chairman of the finance committee, Woman's Eelief Corps, Department of New York, acting as conductoress President, Mrs.

Annie Cleary senior vice-president Mrs. Adella A. Kowoj junior vice-president Mrs. Thirz Hickaj secretary, Mrs. Lillian D.

Washburn; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Sqnlors; chaplain, Mrs. Nellia A. Maxson; conductor, Mrs. Anna Bradford guard, Mis3 Ida M.

Hicks; director, Mrs. Nellia A. Brown; delegates to convention, Mrs. Mary E. Beck, Mrs.

Margaret Stillman memorial committee, Mrs. Nellio A. Maxson, Mrs. Lilliax D. Washburn, Mrs.

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