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10 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON, ft tt, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, PAGES; I iti 1 St Utt rH ii ITnfc i atioxai. Tninoxn desires for publication trie accounts of Po-t doiiiRS. and copies of Post rosicrs. flatter should be sent as soon as possible Rfier the event to which it relates. A lit of new officers of each Post will be published once in these columns.

The form -riven below should be followed, and names must bo ritten legibly, as it is useless to print them unless correct. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT. Preparations for the 27th Animal Meeting of the G.A.R. ISDlANArous, Dec 19, 1892. Editor National Tkiiuixk: The citizens of I'iniaiiapolisnre wide awake, and hnvoboun their arrangements for the entertainment of the com mil cs at the 27th annual Encampment.

Several meetings were held last week at the Grand Opera House, and the work was cottcn well tinder wnv. Col. Eli Lilly was Chairman, of the meetincs. and at the first Catherine he made a most eloquent and apt address. He do-tailed the diificullicsof such an enormous commented on the magnitude-and success of tho Washington Encampment, the greatest the Order has ever known.

As outlined by Col. Lilly the Encampment at Indianapolis bids fair to'rival oven that. The meetincs of the Encampment as an official body will be as well cared for as it ever has been in Tomlinson Hall. The same placo will also accommodate tho evening Campfires. Larue tents will also be used for Cam pS res.

Kennions will bo held in churches and in sucli balls, court-iooms as are not adapted for Eloepinc quarters. Tho medical corps will have charge of a hospital scrvico of 500 beds, besides the usual sick calls of the camp, sanitary inspections, ate. The preat war-ship Koarsarce, now at Indianapolis, during the Encampment will be partly manned by veterans who fought and sunk the Alabama. The ship will bo Headquarters of the Navy, where all shipmates as well as landsmen will be received. The official business Headquarters of tho National and State Encampments it is expected to establish in tho various rooms of tho State-house.

Tho social Headquarters of these will be at the hotels. The Woman's Relief Corps and tho ladies of the G.A.E. will bo assigned to the Propylseutn for social and business purposes. Their business meetings will be held in the halls near by. As to sleeping accommodations, every private and public roof in Indianapolis and its suburbs will have a duty to perform.

In addition, this organization must provide temporary buildings to house not less than 50.000 men. Moreover, wire cots for use in these bnildings have already been contracted for, and an option taken for additional cote up to 100,000. These temporary quarters will not be roasted in ono great camp, but located in the most convenient open spaces in every direction. Every mule car will probably disappear from Indianapolis before the Encampment, and electric lines be built to West Indianapolis, Haughville, Brightwood and the Southern Park. The time ia not too 6hort.

and with earnest effort on thepartofall concerned it can be accomplished. In no other way can the vast crowds be handled with satisfaction, and after the event it will be a lasting benefit, marking an era of new life to our already prosperous condition. The different committees have already been appointed. The names were read at the meet-iuc. The officers of the Executive Board will consist of Eli Lilly, Chairman D.

P. Erwin, V. William Fortune, Ex. Director; Allen Hendricks, Secretary; Albert Gall, Treasurer. The Chairmen of tho committees will be as follows: On the Indiana Soldiers' ana Sailors' MonumentGeorge J.

Lnngsdalo. Finances C. C. Foster, Auditiug D. P.

Erwin. Legislation Thomas Taggart. Eeception I. N. Walker.

Review and Parade James E. Carnahan. Eutertainment William H. Armstrong. State Military Organizations, James B.

Curtis. Escort James Boss. Music Irvin Bobbins. Building and Grounds E. A.

Sichardson. Beunions W. A. Ketchum. Campfires Charles W.

Smith. Badges Oran Perry. Information John E. Cleland. Public Order Edward S.

Hawkins. Transportation J. S. Lazarus. Street Decorations George G.

Tanner. Illuminations and Natural Gas Display Be-xneut Lyman. Fireworks Albert Lieber. War PaEeantry Albrecht Kipp. Grand Statffle S.

Hays. Press President of Press Club of Indianapolis, isex-officio Chairman. Hall for National Encampment S. X. Fletcher.

Horses and Carriages Frank Bird. Reunion of Naval Veterans (Committee appointed hereafter.) Woman's Belief Corps and Ladies of the G. A.R. Mrs, Wulschner. Medical Corps E.

3. Elder, Director. After the list of committees, with their duties, was read, the Secretary read a letter from Bear-Admiral Osbon, Commander of the National Association of Naval Veterans, expressive of thanks for the interest manifested by the Commercial Club, which is the prime mover in tho whole plan of citizens' organization in tho seventh annual Beunion ot the Association, which will immediately precede the G.A.R. Encampment, and promising that there would bo gathered in Indianapolis the largest assemblages naval veterans ever drawn together since the closo of the rebellion. He called attention to the energetic work of Capt.

John B. Wirt, of Indianapolis, who had organized an association of veteran seamen of the State in Indianapolis, the first ever formed in the section. Several brief speeches of encouragement were and the meeting adjourned. J. H.

P. CHAPLAIN-IN-CHIEF. Ecv. D. It.

Lowell, Elected by the 26th National Encampment. Eev. D. K. Lowell, Chaplain-In-Chief of the Grand Army, and a resident of Fort Hi ley, a little over id years of having been born in Cherry Valley.

N. In 1846. While yet a boy hi parents removed to Middleficld, where they re- -v si vil Bet. D. E.

Lowell, D. D. tided at tho time of the breaking- out of the war. Young Lowell had caught the fex-er and ho enlisted in the 121bt N. Y.

early in 1604, nt the age of 18. His regiment was attached to the old Sixth Corps, and iho principal eccno of Its fighting was around Petersburg. This was before the surrender and at tho linie Grant was cIobIuk his lines tho doomed place. Ho had plenty of experiences of war In that short time, and while lying in front of Petersburg bis regiment was ordered to mako a charge on one of tho forts. Lowell was in the lead, and he quickly climbed over the breastworks and sur-jirihcd and captured a rebel Major from Georgia.

At the point of tho bayonet ho marched his mnn over the works and delivered him to tho Provost-Marshal, from whom he received due credit for the capture. Ho was given tho Major's sword, but during the heavy righting some days after it was lost. The 321st N. Y. was hotly engaged at Sailor's Run, April while In pursuit of Lee, and Comrade Lowell and some other boys secured a position close to the rebels, from wbich they poured forth a deadly firo into the enemy's flunk.

In a volley which the rebels fired six bells passed through Comrade Lowoll'a clothier, on shattering his right arm and another burning his body. They managed to make asafe retreat, but he experienced grrnl difficulty, oftentimes having to stop to dien-gage his iiMles arm from the undetgron th. Fording Sailor's Hun, ho managed to get on the other fidf. where he f.iiutcd. and thcio he lay all that night.

His arm was amputated and he was removed to City Point Ho-pilal; thence to the Fin-ley Hospital, in Wushingioii. Hi condition became very critical, but owing to his strong constitution and careful musing by his mother be recovered, and on Juno 19 was discharged. After this he completed his studies. He graduated from several institutes, flushing in the Wcs-lcyan University and the Boston Theological School. Ho immediately took charge of a church, and since that time has been pastor of many large churches in tho Hast.

He received his diploma as Doctor of Divinity in 16SS. His connection with the Grand Army began in 1574. when he became a member of Lew Benedict l'o-t, 5. of Albany. X.

Y. He became an active and eulhti'iaslic member, and has always remained such. Twice did he tervo as Chaplain of the Department of Vermont, and ono of the things which he prizes very highly is a beautiful gold badge presented to him by the comiadcs of that Department. At present he is a member of Junction City 332, Junction City, and is highly esteemed by its members. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.

Col. "VVeissprt Now in tho West Preparations for His Jiitfctern Trip. Commander-in-Chief Wcibscrt is now in tho far West. It was at Lincoln, tho other evening, that he met with a most hearty reception from his comrades to the number of CO, and a host of other citizens. Co in ratio J.

W. Bowcn conducted tho evening's program, and presented the veterans to their distinguished comrade. Col. Wcissert roado a brief and pleasing speech, and was replied toby Department Commander Dilworth. Others made speeches, among them Mayor Weir, R.

II. Oakley, E. R. Sizer, C. A.

Atkinson, Secretary of Slate Allen. J. H. McClay, J. B.

Wright, H.V. noagland, Judge Parker, Commodore Starr, of Indianola; Capt. John P. Craig, of Memphis, 3Io and Father Henry Maslerman. Evidently the Commander-in-Chiefs "Western tour is one of triumph.

Undoubtedly his Eastern trip will be as much so, for the comrades in this bcclion are planning a great time, and tho Department of Rhode Island expects to outdo itself.which is saying a good deal, as its receptions in honor of the different Commanders-in-Chief who have through the little State are well known. Weissert is constantly on tho road looking after the interests of tho Order. Recruiting and reinstatement is the work marked out, and everything goe with a hurrah. Goodale, of Mcdfoid, has arranged the New England tour. He announces date and place of the Now England Encampments as follows: Rhode Island Laic in January dales not yet fixed.

A reception to tho Commander-in-Chief will be given at Providence Feb. 11, 1.S93. New Hampshire Manchester, Feb. 8 and 9. Massachusetts Boston, Feb.

8 and 9. Maine Rockland, Feb. 9 and 10. Vermont Rutland, Feb. and 15.

Connecticut Willimantic. Feb. 15 and 16. The following will be tho itinerary: Feb. 8, leave Boston 8.30 a.

m. for Manchester; N. Feb. y. leave Manchester 8:05 a.

m. for Boston; Feb. 9, leave Boston 7 p. in. for Rockland, Feb.

10, leave Rockland 1:35 or 9 p. m. for Boston; Feb. 11. rrceptinn at Providence, R.

Feb. 12, guest of Comrade Goodale at Medford; Feb. 13, leave Boston 8 a. m. for Rullaud.Vl.; Feb.

15. Icovo Rutland p. m. for Willlmnntie. Feb.

15, Campfire and reception at Willimantic; Feb. 1C, leave for New York, where on the 17th a grand reception will be tendered by Lafayette Post leaves for the Went on the 16th. At Manchester tho Department Encampment will be visited on Feb. fc; Campfire in the evening. At Boston Encampment and W.R.C.

Convention will be visited on the 9lh; banquet at Faueuil Hall in afternoon. At Rockland. there will be a reception and Campfire. At Providence. Feb.

11, a reception at Narragansctt Hotel in tho afternoon, and a Campfire at Infantry Hall in tho evening. Sunday, Feb. 12, will bo passed quietly with Goodale at Medford, where Commander Wcisert will be glad to meet any comrades or citizens who may wish to call upon him. At Rutland, Feb. 14, he will visit the Encampment and W.R.C.

Convention during the day; reception in the evening. At Willimantic. Feb. 15, the Encampment will be visited during the day; reception in Opera Houso in the evening. DEPARTMENT NEWS.

The Headquarters of the Department of Connecticut are on railroad trains most of the time, as so many Campfires, bean bakes, and social meetincs are being held that Department Commander B. E. Smith and statf are kept constantly busy, and the fraternity, good comradeship, and hospitality of these gatherings are full of enjoyment. Good work is resulting in the way of adding to the membership of the various PostH. On the night of Dec.

10 a new Poat was organized with 30 charter mombcrsnt Stamford W.T.Miner Pott, 85. The Department Commander with nearly his entire staff was present. The work of tho Rituul was exemplified by comrades of Admiral FootePoBt, 17. New Haven, and perfectly rendered, which showed to the new comrades that the principles of our Order are indeed worth upholding. The 2Glh annual Encampment of this Department will be held at Willimantic, Feb.

15-16, 1SS3, when Commander-in-Chief Weissert, with Adjutant-General E. B. Gray and others prominent as enthuslatic members of the G.A.R. will bo present. A royal good time is expected.

Francis S. Long Post, 30, of Willimantic, will give a reception to the Commander-in-Chief and staff, comrades of the G.A.R.. members of the W.R.O., S. and invited guests on the evening of the 15th at the Opera House. MAINE, The Department of Maine dates its organization back to Friday.

May 31, 1SC7. when a call was issued to lite soldiers and bailors of Sagdahoo County to assemble in the Common Council room at Bath on that date. The object of the meeting was to organize an association whereby the true interests of the soldier might be protected by united effort. Gen. T.

W. Hydo presided, and Maj. Shorey was Secretary. Gen. Wm.

A. Schmidt was in the State at thai time, and he presented the advantages of the G.A.R, In June of 15G7 another meeting was held, wbich resulted in the formation of Post 1 at Bath on June 28, 16G7. Tiiis Post was disbanded, but was afterwards reorganized as Post 4. In the same year Post 2, of Portland, was organized, which Is the senior Post in the State. John C.

Caldwell was appointed Provisional Commander of the Department in December, 1SG7. The first Encampment was held In the rooms of Post 2. on Jan. 15. 1SCS, and although the records are very meagre, it Is known that George L.

Beal was elected Commander nnd Charles P. Mattocks Assistant Adjutant-General. During the intervening years new Posts woro chartered and the membership increased until at present there are nearly 10,000 men in good standing and nearly 170 Posts. MARYLAND. Mnj.

Andrew Dcnison organized tbe Department of Maryland some timo in November, 18C6. He who the first Provisional Commander and Charles II. Richardson was the Assistant Adjutant-General. Tho records. which are not very complete, show that the organization was kept up until 1672, and that after that tlmo Gen.

J. F. Reynolds Post, 2. Frederick, kept up its relations with the Order and reported direct to tho National Headquarters. A general wave of reorganization swept over the Stale in 172, and Gen.

E. B.Tyler became the Provisional Commander. The permanent Department, with six Poets in good ntnudlng. was organised June 9, 1S7C. At tho present lime the number of Posts is about 55, with a total membership of home 3,100 in good standing.

The Past Department Commanders living consist of some of the most active men in tho G.A.K. in Maryland. Their names are: Maj. E. Y.

Golds-borough, Capt. E.T. Dnnckcr, Gen. Adam 12. King, Capt.

Win. K. UriUUli, lien. W. iS.

W. Itoss, Capt. Graham Dukehart, Capt. John Sutcr, Capt. Frank M.

Smith. Gen. John W. Horn, Col. Geo.

W. F. Vernon, Col. Theodore F. Lang, Capt.

Geo. F. Wheeler, Dr. Geo. It Graham, and Col.

Joseph C. Hill. Maj. George L. Stearns Post, 149, observed its 20th until at its headquarters on Main street, Charletown, tho other night by a reception and banquet.

Tho Post was presented with a costly and handsome memorial volume, for the personal records of the tucmbenr, by Messrs. John Turner, Gcorgo D. Edmands, Nelson Burtlclt, nnd Mrs. George L. Stearns.

Commander John McCabe presided, nnd hpceches were made by Junior Vice Department Commander W. A. Wetherbec, Past Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief George 11. Inula, Chief Mustering Ofliccr Anthony, Past Commander Charles L. Clark, Post Commander Putnam, Post 199; Commander Alfred H.

Kuowles. Post 26; Commander Hopkins, Post 134; Adj'iGreggs, I'obtrJl; I'icsiucni iSmcllno ituggs, or Jtellef Corps cx-RcprcenlatlvoIra S.Worth and Jerry Wakefield, and Past Commander Josipb W. Hill, Post 11, gave a recitation. O.V. Pond.

Assistant Adjalanl-General. Is a native of New York, having been born on May 30, 1830. When 21 years of age ho moved to Connecticut and engaged in the manufacturing business, continuing in this until the war began. He rocelved the commission of First Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 12th and on Sept. 1, 1HJ1, he departed for New Orleans, and served in tho Department of the Gulf until 16C3.

when he was discharged for disability. Reluming North, ho was given a very responsible position In tho Provost-Marshal's oilice at Utiea, N. which he held until somo timo after tho death of President Lincoln. He removed to Michigan, and engaged in mercantile business. Ho gave this up nnd embarked in the newspaper field in Quiucy, Mich.

He was appointed Provisional Commander of tho Department of Michigan in 1878. He was a member of Post 2, the only live one in the State, and, with his remarkable energy and perseverance, he made a grand success; for, on Jan. 22, 1879, he instituted a permanent Department. He was elected the first Department Commander, and in 1881 ho was elected Junior Vice-Commander at the National Encampment in Indianapolis. Although not a candidate by his own seeking at the Denver National Encampment, ho received a handsome votofortho highest office in tho gift of the Order.

He is extensively known among public men, and it quite prominent in Stale affaire; but no man Is more largely or favorably known as an earnest worker for tho Order than Comrad Fsnd, MISSOURI. Frank P. Blair Post was the first of the Order to bo organized in Missouri. It received its charter in 1S79, and in 18S2, on April 22, the State was made a Department, then having- nino Posls. Tho Department hasstcadilygrown until now it is the seventh in number of members and Posts.

At present thcro arc nearly 510 Posts, with a membership of somo 25,000. of which ovor21.000are reported to be In good standing. Every County in tho State, with the exception of two, have Posts, and nt every National Encampment tho Department of Missouri makes a splendid showing. The Headquarters of the Department are at St. Louis, nnd that city will continue to bo tho hcndquarlors until 1900.

Mnj. Wm. Warner, of Kansas City, was tho first Department Commander, and served for two years, having been re-elected. IJe was sneceeoea oy v. F.

Chamberlain, of Hannibal, in 1881: Nelson Cole, ofSt. Tni tn 1ST. unit lSSfi; 10. 12. Kimball, of Ne vada, in 1SS7; Hiram Smith, of Camoron, in 1888; John E.

Pholps, of Springfield, in 1889; Leo Kassieur, of St. Louis, in 1S90; George W. Martin, of Brookficld, in 1S91. Chnilcs W. Whitehead, of Kansas City, is tho present Department Commander.

NEBRASKA. The Department Commander is arranging big business ho as to bo able to devote considerable timo to visiting Posls after the holidays. Tho different Department officers and Aids-de-Camp will bo assigned districts which they will visit personally, or assign somo active comrado to visit tho Po'sts. and in this way it is hoped to inaugurate a general revival in tho ranks of our Order. Favor-ablo reports of nccession to the ranks como in from different Posts of the Department, showing thnt the season of recruiting has actively set in.

It is only necessary for tho officers nnd members to do their duty, and the result will bo gratifying. NEW There will soon be a now Post in Brooklyn, and It will be known as 185. Several names have been suggested, but no choice has been made so far. There are over 60 names on the roster nnd tho number is rapidly increasing. The comradrs have secured rooms in a new ball at tho corner of Howard avenue and Madison street.

Tho material of which this Post will be composed embraces somo of the best-known nnd most active workers in the Grand Army. Past Commander Joseph W. Kay will institute the Post, and a grand spread will follow the ceremonies. The uniform of tho members will be similar to that worn by those of Lnfayetle Post, New York, and no ono will bo admitted to membership unless ho is willing to provide himself with a uniform. Musicians' Post.

452, New York, has received a dispensation permitting them to change their name to P. S. Gilmore Post, in honor of the hand leader and first Commander of tho Post. It is made up entirely of musicians who served in army bands during tho war. and who tiled to imitate Joshua of the Jewish National Guard by blowing their horns to help shake down the rebel Jericho of Richmond nnd Petersburg.

O. E. Allentown: E. B. Young Post, 87.

AUentown, held a Campfire tho other evening. J. R. Swoyer, Junior Vice Depaitmont Commander of Pennsylvania, tho Post an ofilcinl visit. Ho was accompanied by Comrade Jihuph F.

Morrison, Adjutant of Postl, nnd Philip Hoflliger, of Philadelphia. There was a vory large attendance of delegations from Post 378, of CatasKuqua; 13, of thin city; 6C6. of Steinsville; 182, of Bethlehem, and 527, of South Bethlehem, in a body; Woman's Relief Corps -17 and 87, nud a large number of Sons of Veterans from Camps 6 nnd 10, this city, came. Refreshments were served by W.R.O. 47, auxiliary to tho Post.

During the evening addresses wcro deliverod by J. R. Swoyer, J. F. Morrison, Philip Hoffligor, M.

R. Cnshnor, G. D. Matli-son, George W. Recdcr, Lewis Smoycr, U.

S. Litzenburg, nnd W. E. Smith. Commanders of the Sons of Veterans, Pennsylvania Division, it would bo well to have more such gatherings, as the comrades enjoyed it, and It creates a good feeling all around.

Gen. Robert Patterson Post, 275, Philadelphia, at a iccpiit meeting wns presented with a fine large oil painting of the Philadelphia soldier who served In three wars, and for a full generation was the most prominent figure in its city militia. Tho presentation was made by Comrade Alexander Russell. It is handsomely framed, and plnoed In the position of honor in the hall above the Commander's chnlr. Adj't James F.

Morrison, of Post 1, Philadelphia, has been nppolntcd Assistant Inspector-General. Comrado Morrison served with distinction In tho 2d Pa. Reserves, and at Fredericksburg 30 years ago was disabled for llfo by minic-bal! in the thickest of Iho fray, and an unpleasant sojourn in Libby Prison for considerable length of time. The honor conferred upon Adj't Morrison entitles him to wear the star of the Brigadier-General. Gen.

John F. Reynolds Post. 71, Philadelphia, mot at tho Post hall on South Eighth street the other evening under Comtnnndcr James N. Baglcy, and, 'marched to the Olivet Baptist Church, preceded by tho Post Drum Corps nnd Post Guard without arms. At the church 400 ladies and gon-tlctnen were seated in anticipation of the presentation of two memorial record volumes, tho donors being the sisters of Gen.

Reynolds, after whom the Post is named. The ladies aro Mrs. Kate Reynolds Landis. Miss Elenor Reynolds and Misa Harriet Sumner Reynolds. Rev.

John W. Sayers, Department Chaplain, mado the presentation speech, and Past Department Commander Thomas J. Btowart received the gifts. Past Commander David S. MeClure presided.

Musioal exercises followed. Hetty A. Jones Post, Manny link, has a new hall. There was a big crowd attendant upon the dedication oercmonics tho other evening, composed of men from various Posts, ladicH of the W.R.C., nnd Sons of Veterans. A banquet followed the musical and literary progrnm, and nddrcsses were made by Quartermaster-General John Taylor, Capt.

Jas. McCormick, Deputy Commissioner Taylor, John Morris, William Emslcy and Lewis D. Dnnlnp. The new building is two stories high, and has a frontage of 33 feet nnd a depth of 45 feet. It contains a largo mcctiug-hall, supper-rooms and kitchen, and has been lilted up at a cost of $3,000.

Tho G.A.R. men in Wisconsin nro very enthusiastically following out a new schemo. They arc conducting a scries of free lectures given to tho children of the public schools. Each lecture is given in every school, and they have proved very popular so far. Men competeut to entertain nnd instruct children are chosen to deliver these, the subjects of which are on this order: War in General, Slavery nnd the Battle of Wilson's Creek, Tho Cavalry Service, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, The Navy and Fort Fisher, Vieksburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, Winchester and the Artillery Service.

THE RELIEF CORPS, Gleanings from Headquarters Notes from the Departments. National HKAPQUAnTEns W. R. SABETru, Kan. Maroabct R.

Wickins, National President Flora PnnsTON Hooms. National Secrotary. To specially aid and assist the Grand Army of tho Republic nnd to, pcrpetuato tho memory of their heroic dead. To assist such Union vctorans as need our help nnd protection, nnd to-extend needful aid to Ibeir widows and orphans; to find them homos and employment, nnd aB9iiro them of sympathy and friends; to cherish and emulate tho deeds of our Army Nurses, and of nil loyal women who rendered loving service to their country in her hour of peril. To inculcate lessons of patriotism and lovo ot country among our children nnd in the communities in which we live: to maintain true allegiance to the United Stales of Amorica; to discountenance whatever tends to weaken loyalty nnd to oncour-ago tho spread of universal liberty and equal rights to all.

Women of good morn! character and correct do-portuicut, who havo not given aid and comfort to tho enemies of tho Union, who would perpetuate the principles to which this association stands pledged, and who havo attained thengo of 10 years, shall be eligible to membership in tho Woman's Relief Cores. FROM THE BAY STATE. Doings of Interest to Veterans and Their Friends. Editob National Tihbuhk: Here is an interesting sorap from tho report of a Medical Director In this Department made, I think, in 1874. Tho Department then numbered 11,000 Tetcraus.

and 120 Posts only were heard from. Number of veterans who have lost right arms, left arm, both arms, a leg, 80; a leg and arm, both eyes. otherwise wounded, otherwise injured, 277; The Department now numbers about 24.000 comrades. The next Department Commander would do well to order another census of veterans having disabilities as above classified. Since promotion through tho grades has becamo the rule in thjs Department the entries for Junior Vice Depaitmcnt Commander have multiplied.

Two have already entered the lists, Inspector Josenh W. Thayer, of Chelsea, and E. P. Jewott. of Foxboro, a former member of the Council; but these are only the advance-guard to the host of aspirants who will materialize.

It is said of the comrades above mentioned that when in tho army they didn't run well, but It is thought they may have mended their paces since, and If their numerous friouda can he believed both will como in ahead. I once heard Gen. J. C. Lynch, of tho old 183d say that the 20th Mass.

had tho reputation, fairly earned, of being tho host-drilled regiment in battalion movements in the Second Corps, if not in thenrmy. The survivors of thisgnllantcommand, to the number of 42, met in tho hall of Post 15, Boston, the 13lh, to celebrate theCOth anniversary of the croslng at Fredericksburg. President P. J. Fee presided, having Oliver Wendell Holmes, now a Judge of tho Supremo Court, on Ilia right, and Col.

N. P. Hnllowcll on his left. Both these gentlemen had been Captains in the 20th; both had just graduated from Harvard College on the outbreak of the war; both made very interesting alter-dinner speeches. These officers were chosen for the ensuing year: August II.

KcttcndorfT, Co. Joseph H. Lovojoy, the old Drum-Major of the regiment; Sec, John 15. McVey. Capt.

Gustavo Mngnilzky, Capt. Shea, Scrg't John C. Brooks, and Comrades Fco and McVey made addresses. What a pity that the history of this gallant regiment cannot bo written as it deserves! Its scholarly survivors should move in tho matter. Charles Ward of Newton, has presented Department Headquarters with portrait of Gen.

Adiu B. Underwood, whoconimauded this Department In 1873. Richard Borden Post, 46, will oelebrato its silver anniversary Jan. 24. Boston, gavo its annual military and civio ball on the Mlh.

Post 200. Boston, will give ono the 21st. Assistant Adjutant-General Mooro will publicly install tho officers of Post 203, Jan. 3, nnd of Poat 18. Jan.

4. Junior Vice Department Commander W. A. Wetherbec will install the officers of Post 5, Lynn, and Post 90, Danvers. Mrs.

LIzabelh A. Turner will Inslnll the officers of Relief Corps 6, Hollistoii, Jan. Corps 9, Charleslown, Jan. Corps 40, Everett, Jan. 0.

Duhlgren Corps, South Boston, will hold an entertainment, Dec. 29, known as "New England Eve." On the 30lh, tho Corps will entertain the Pont with a complimentary supper. Post 139, Somervillc, made about 82,000 at its recent Fair. Revere Post. 94, Canton, with its auxiliary.

Corps 100, and its Sons, Fletcher Webster Camp, 47, aro arranging for a joint installation In January. The 28th Mass. held its annual Reunion nt Vieth'a Hotel, Boston, on the evening of the 13th. Comrado John J. Coffee presiding.

These new officers wcro elected: Mnj. J. 15. Killaln; Jas. Holton; E.

B. Meehau, and an Exeoutivo Committee of one from each company. Nearly 00 were present. The 13th Mass. also got together nt tbe American House, Boston, on the 18th, to the number of 75, and elected theso officers: O.

0. Livcrmore; Geo. H.Parker; See, Charles E. Davis, Executive Committee, E. R.

Jonncss, E. H. Whitney. Secretary Davis was elected Historian of the rociment. The 32d Mass.

met at the American House on the 13th nud talked over Fredericksburg, electing Isaao F. Kingsbury President and 1L F. Phlnney Secretary. 11., Boston, MAGGIE DALE'S CIIRIST3LS. A Practical Exemplification of Grand Army Comradeship.

It was late on the nftarnoon before Christmns. A portly, middle-aged gentleman was passing down the street just as frail young girl came wenrily down tho steps of a beautiful residence, nnd, after taking a few slops, suddenly reeled and fell. A moment Inter the gentleman was bending over her prostrate form. As ho gazed upon her pale, wan face he murmured "starvation." Somehow Hint face carried his mind back to a Southern battlcflold, where he had once bent over a Blight young form, a mere boy, with a fair, girlish fnco the one before him seemed to recall. Calling a cnb he lifted the girl in his arms, and placing her within, sho was soon conveyed to his own home, where he was met at the door by his wife, who asked in astonishment whom ho had brought and why? He replied: "A frail young thing who fainted on the street, a case of overwork and starvation, I believe.

And do you know.wife," ho added, her face reminds me of poor Harry Dale, the day I carried him off Iho battlefield, and somehow I hadn't tho heart to send her to the City Hospital. I guess sho will soon como out of this." "Poor, dear child," cried tho good lady, as she bustled about, trying to make her pntient comfortable and prepare some warm drink for ber, and stopping now and then to wipe away a tear, for sho oould not help thinking of a dear young face that ju6t one year before had been bidden beneath the coffin-lid. At the end of half an hour ttie large blue eyes slowly opened, and the girl started up in bewildered way, as she saw her strange surroundings, saying: "0, where am Surely I mu3t be dreaming, or this is Heaven." "No! dear, you nro not dreaming," nnd Bweet faco smiled kindly down upon her. "Just Ho still and I will toll you all about it." You fainted on the street this afternoon, nnd my husband, Dr. James, brought you home.

Now, tell mo your namo and where you live, and I will send a message to your friends, so thnt they will not bo uneasy at your long absenco, for you will not bo ablo to return home before to-morrow." Tho bluo eyes wcro dimmed with tears, nnd tho thin lips quivered ns she answered, "My namo is Maggie Dale. I havo no friends. Since mother died, two months ago, I am left alone." What was your father's name cried Dr. James. "My father's namt, sir, was Harry Dale.

Ho died year ago." "Is it possible that you are the daughter of my old friend and comrade, Harry Dale? yes. I am positive, for you are the very picture of your father. The same goldon hair, high, white forehead, and blue eyes; and this afternoon, as I lifted you from tho walk, your faco looked just as Harry's did tho day I carried him off tho battlefield." "Then you are Charley Jamos? Oh, how glad father would have been could he have seen you before he died. How many times ho talked of you and how you saved bis life when he was left on the field for dead." As Maggie grew Btrongor the Doctor and his good wife drew from her all of hor sad story how alio and her mother had worked to support themselves and tho husband and father, after his health failed and he was a helpless invalid; and after his 'death how tho two had struggled on till the mother, too, sank into tho grave, nnd she wan left alone to fight as best she could tho battle of life. And a hard battloshe had found it, too.

Work wns scarce, and, then, somo people were slow about paying her after the work was done. On the afternoon mentioned she had taken some work home, hoping to rcccivo the money for it, as she had had no food since the night before; but the lady sent down word that she was busy making preparations for Christmas, and so could not attend to her, but that she should call the next week, as she would then bave some more sewing for her. Overcome with disappointment and fatigue she left the house, and reaching the street sho remembered nothing more until she opened her eyes In Dr. James's house. And when another Christmas Eve came around there waa not ono In all that city more happy than Magglo Dalo, for she had found a home beneath Doctor James's roof.

Carrie M. Brown, Burg Hill, O. NATIONAL COTJKSELOR'S REPORT. The following is a continuation of the report of National Counselor Emma Stark Hampton, as adopted entire by Tenth National Convention: OPINION IX. DEC.

7, 1891. Question Referred. Case. Is it not desirable that tho recognition pin he secured from a discharged member and money be refunded if necessary to proourn it, tho same as Is done with tho membership badge? Opinion. Yes.

It is highly Important; and tho surrender of the recognition pin should como under tho same law as the badgo, as tho wonring of either or both is a privilego accorded to members only. It is particularly necessary in tho explanation submitted, where parties wcro dishonorably discharged, for a recognition pin is in a sense a passport and a medium of introduction for strangers; tho fact that such extreme sentence has been passed is evidence that nothing designating fellowship with tho Order should he left in their possession. The law requiring tho return of badge wns mado for protection and to regain possession of insigiiias of membership from the people not members of tho Order. Corps must remember they aro at no loss when paying "regular price on return of badge" or recognition pin, as such aro turned in as regular Corps supplies to be resold. OPINION 3T.

DEC. 7, 1891. Question Jtrfcrred. Case. Are Department Presidents expected to announce nnything concerning Courts of Inquiry and action of tho same in their General Orders? Opinion.

It is my judgment that Courts of Inquiry should bo classed as secret work, nnd only made public in part or in wholo when noccssary for protection to either individuals, Corps or tho Order at largo. A Corps or a Department should hold their dillercnces as secrets and guard them ns conscientiously as tho happenings in their own homes. All aro liable to err, and the findings of Court of Inquiiy might prove to he an injustice. OPINION XI. DEC.

20, 1891. Question Referred. Case. Can a Corps vote to take part of their relief fund nnd turn It over to tho Post for their relief fund? If so, how report it on Form Opinion. On general principles it could bo so voted, as both organizations ork for the same object; but, owing to our established business forniB for reporting moneys disbursed, all disbursements must appear under the proper heads.

Whore Corps have a surplus in theirliclief fund, the same object may be attained iy me rosi reicrriug ttielr oasos for relief directly to tbe Relief Committee of the Corps. opiNroN xrr. dec. 20, 1891. Caso.

Date of a regulnr tnecting comes on New Year's Day. Can the Corps, vote to hold the regular meeting for that week on the day previous, or during tho following week? Opinion. It is mi established municipal custom that regular meetings falling upon holidays may bo held upon the preceding or following day, as may be voted; but In thja instance, being New Year's Day, the meeting could not bo held upon the preceding day, it being the last day of December, and the meetings for that month havo nlrcady been held, but It may held upon tho following day. Should that day he. Sunday, the meeting should he called tho third.

Oti other National holidays Corps may by vote meet cither on preoedihg'or following day, but In every instance each nieluber must be notified of tho ohnnge in date of meeting. OPINION XIII. DEC. 21, 1891. Case.

Our oharter is for tho Territory of Washington. Washington has since beooms a State, and Alaska has been added to the Department of Washington. Is it necessary to havo new Department chatter? Opinion. Washington was organized as a Department Nov. 11, 1880, and from that date has remained in good and regular standing.

It is no doubt a source of pride to the inouibern of that Department that they were ablo to organize and sustniu a Department of tbe Woman's Relief Corps before Washington became a Statu. Tho annexing of new torritory to establish Departments is supposed to be only temporary. Should now charter bo Issued, bearing names of Washington and Alaska, tho latter may in the future becomo a Department in Itself. I see no necessity of a change in tho charter because of the Territory becoming a State or becatiso of the annexing of Alaska. It is, therefore, my opinion thnt Washington should continue to work under her original charter.

OPINION XIV. JAN. 5, 1892. Case. Numerous questions come to National Headquarters, in form of an appeal, from a Corps member.

National President forwarded all to Counselor for status of papers and information in tho case. Opinion. Before an appeal can be made, there must havo been a decision from some authority to appenl from. There are six stages of authority for decision, viz: Corps President, Corps, Department President, Department Convention, National President, Nnlionai Convention. When Convention, Department or National, aro not in session, appeals may advance from President to President, through Secretaries.

At oncli stage tho question is to be decided by tho officer receiving the same, and appeal is made from that decision. There nro vnrious points of Inw touching on ofilcinl nct'on that would affect this case. Page 100. Sixth Journal, says: "No opinion of a National Counselor can become a decision until indorsed by tho National President. This also applies to Department Counselor." Page 19, Seventh Journal, says: "A member may appeal to tho National President from decision of Department President, through tho proper channel." Now tho proper channel (seo Rules and Regulations, page 31 is entirely lost of In the mass of papers referred.

Scarce a paper, from first to last action, but lacks either official indorsement or official signatures, or both. In the decision of President (Department or National, a Counselor is not known, although sho may havo given tho President all needed lu- lurmation. ucso papers came iiirougu me department Counselor, and bear no evidence of having been appealed from a "decision of tho Department President," not oven by official indorsement, therefore havo no official power. It is my opinion, deduced from tho laws herein mentioned, that tho appeal herewith attached is not properly beforo the National President for consideration, and should bo returned to appealer, through tho proper channel, with tho above information; thnt Department Presidents mint Insist upon papers coming to them thoroughly official in every particular, and National Presidents tho same; that all such que-itions to be received at National Headquarters must hnve attached the entire lino of ofilcinl action (cither tho original or certified copies of the same), that tho National President may act iutolligcntly. A matter of sufficient importance to be carried outside and beyond the Hacrcd precincts of a Corps or Department should bo regular and thoroughly official in every respect.

OPINION XV. JAN. 19, 1892. Questions Referred. Case.

Cnn a Corpd that surrenders its charter reorganize within a year nnd have their old supplies back again without repaying for them Opinion. Corps surrendering charter can reorganize at any timo by complying with Regulations. The expiration of a certain timo has no bearing on the case. Under Chnp. Art.

Sec. 5. Rules and Regulations, Corps supplies are surrendered with a charter, nnd are then subject to the disposition of the Department Council. Tho circumstances occasioning surrender would, no doubt, influences tho decision of Council but, in caso of reorganization, they may allow the supplies to bo turned over to new Corps, except such books and papers as contain the business workings of the Corps which has censed to exist. A reorganized Corps is.

to nil intents and purposes, a now Corps, applied for. chartered, and instituted regularly. Under tho aforesaid circumstances, no charge should, in my opinion, be made for tho supplies allowed, the Department having onco received pnyment therefor. Regular price must be paid for new charter, as per Sees. 1 and 9, article on formation.

OPINION XVI. JAN. 21, 1892. Case. A lndy, after being elected Department Senior Vice-President, takes a transfer card from her Corps.

Question. 1. By taking a transfer and joining another Corps in same Department, would her official seat becomo vncant? 2. If, by taking a card and not joining another Corps, would the office be vacant during tho lifo of the transfer card Opinion. 1.

No. She is a Department officer, elected by Department representatives. 2. No. There is no vaoanoy unless the officer resigns.

Being member of the Order and Department officer, local connection has no bearing on her official status. Her official duties romaln tho snmc. Should sho allow her trnnsfor to expire before the meeting of the next Department Convention, she forfeits her office and any honors she may have gained, because by so doing sho severs her connection with the Order. OPINION XVII. FEB.

6, 1892. Case. The last Department Convention initintcd several ladles who at that time resided and still reside in cities having Corps; but being in city when Convention was hi session, desired to become members at thnt time. They paid initiation feo to DepartmenlTreasurer; but the Corps, under whose jurisdiction they properly belong, are in doubt about receiving them without any fee. One lady has paid her dues in tho Corps in hercity; but there is nothing on the records to show she iaf member of that Corps.

In not thin initiation illegal according to our Rules and Rcgulutions? If so, now shall it ba adjusted? Opinion. Rules and Regulations specially provide for cases of this oharacter, as is seen by tho exception found in Sec. 8, Art. Chap. which is a privilege granted Department Presidents under certain conditions, and was given for the purpose of disseminating tho work In isolated localities and where there aro no Corps in operation.

This section says, "a Department President may at ber discretion, and within her jurisdiction, initiate an but clearly defines that such applicant must "reside outside tba territorial limit of any Corps." This establishes her jurisdiction, or that of a Department Convention, in cases of this kind beyond a doubt, and shows that they bave no jurisdiction or rights over the initiation of persons residing within the territorial limits of any Corps. It in. therefore, my opinion thnt the Department President exceeded her rights and went beyond her jurisdiction in initiating such persons at a Department Convention; and the action being irregular and illegal, tho parties initiated are not members of the Order; nnd to becomo members must mako regular application nnd bo regularly initiated in some Corps, and all monoys must bo returned nnd irregularities explained. Illegal work done or sanctioned by a Department President or Convention has an ill effect upon Corps, nud encourages them to do likewise, ns is seen in the instance where a Corps received dues from a party whoso name docs not appear on their rolls as member through initiation or transfer. To be continued.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. Dear Tribune: There is only ono stimulant that never fails, and yet nevor intoxicates duly. Duty puts a bluo sky over every soul, into every heart, whero the sky-lark, happiness, always goes singing. Illinois sends glad Christmas greetings to ber sister Departments, knowing well how many sad hearts will be gladdened and made to sing the sweet and now song by our noble sisterhood ful-Oiling tboir mission of love and duty. Tho outlook for large contributions to our various Slalo institutions for Christmns is excellent.

Quincy Home, Normal Orphans', Kankakee, and Anna Asylums will each receive its quota for old veterans. Chicago Corps, besides their liberal donations to our different State institutions, hnve sent large contributions to tho Red Bud sufferers. Corps 4, Decatur, expressed barrel of apples to the Soldiers and Sailors' Home, Quincy, while cash contributions were sent to the Normal Orphans' and Kankakee Asylums. Corps 64, Monticollo, gave Shadow Social Thanksgiving evening for the benefit of our Relief Corps Home fund. The shadows sold netted quito nsum; tho supper wns well patronized; the musio furnished by the orchestra much enjoyed, and tbo Home fund greatly aided.

Department President Sarah E.Hnnnon returned to her home, in Cairo, Dec. 1, after a most pleasant sojourn in Chicago, whero the 1G Corps of that city united In giving a grand reception to the National and Department officers, G.A.R. and W.R.C., in the drawing-room of tho Veterans' Protective Association. The most successful and happy event Imaginable was this combined effort, nud Chicago Corps can justly feel a pride in the entertainment of their noble guests. Clara L.

Stinson, Department Instituting nud Installing Officer, presided. Sons of Veterans, Camps 87 and 133, were guards of Jionor for tho evening. Ono hour was devoted to the Introduction of those present, after which all assembled in the hall above to onjoy tho music and addresses, v. National President Mnrgarel R. Wickins spoke earnestly of tho patriotic work, and tho welfare of the world's great soldier organization.

Sarah E. Haution spoke for tho great work they bad accomplished. Natlonnl Inspector Flo J. Miller spoke earnestly in favor of a larger and more completo education of the people in patriotism, calling upon the Grand Army and kindred organizations to stop boldly to (hit front nud perform without hesitation the groat missionary work which had fallon to them ns a Natlonnl trust. Tho Grand Army had saved tho Nation by gallant, heroic sorvlce.

It should pre-servo it by educating tho children, nt least, to love and honor the Republic, to revcro tho memories of Washington, Lincoln, Sheridan and Lognn ns tho great nud honored dofendors of truth, right and justice. Tho reception was tho greatest success of the season. Tho entertainment given by Corps No. 88, Cairo, was a grand success, nnd notted a nieo sum for tbe purpose of reinstating old comrades whose financial circumstances caused them to bo dropped. Salem W.R.C., with 30 charter members, will be instituted by M.

E. McCaulcy. Farina will be our next new sister, followed by Chicago, Dixon, Oakdale, Vandalla and Woodstock. Merle, the younger son of Department Senior Vice-President Helen F. Bristol, carried off highest honors of class at college nnd captured a prize of S150.

Emma Smith DeNoe, President Harvey Relief Corps, No. 210, lectured In Cairo, and Relief Corps No. 88 attended in body. Inspection is over, completo nnd thorough. The cost to our State will not exceed $75.

Tho outlook fot formation of Corps is very bright. Amanda Beggs, of Areola, will institute Corps at Oakdale. Department Junior Vice-President Nellio Stitsel will do like sorvica for a nowelstor at Dixon. TIio year passes quickly. Duty calls to contemplate human llfo not only in tho sunshine, but in the shade.

Let us who desiro to seo others happy make haste to givo whilo our gifts can be enjoyed. Every moment of delay lakes away something from the value of our benefaction. Eflle R. Kennedy, Depnrtmont Corresponding Secrotary, Decatur, HI. KEEPING THEIR GRAVES GREEN.

Dear Tribune: Tho Memorial Hall entertainment given by Forsyth Relief Corps, 1, Toledo, the proceeds to pay for a soldiers' widows and orphans' lot in tho new Forest Cemetery, waa, as is usual with Forsyth doings, a graud succesf, Intro- From gfMMQa BllB SMtm BBllllllSKi JHaA HB 4aSLWn OTtSlKnil '7kL. 5-1 IHKusm HbbV2 ve Kl ffsBltaHifMK mkssmr'u3KWmtitif9Sfv(GsssmS ran ilHn5E8ifiBi HHCiilifHtini Mir BBLVSBilBBBBBtCX 4 msmm ssWEhbI 3 ilElirYfTi r'C'Tr TT'I KO SATISFACTION. kM shipped H3 WE DO IT EVERY TIME! sffr S50 to S2 HOW PO WE 3DO XT? We leu from our Gctory wnoicaio but truol To prova- it, send brov ORGANS and PIANOS tttTirlcea that aro simply WONDERFULT.Y WJW. wne oftac fiaenltylM of Omiaj and i'lMMewnun. JtVrnUtt ail prices.

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The amusing features wero the Columbia Sisters in songs, recitations, Bister Arialia, Sister Bethia, Sister Marin. Atigustia, Sinter Mauraala, and others too numerous to mention, under the leadership of Sister Knzla (Miss Katharine Raynor). "They come hut wo must have them." The mechanical toys exhibited by Madame Ze-linski (Mrs. Harry Bacon) was quito a laughable piece. About a dozen ladies, all members of the Woman's Relief Corps, were transformed to dolls, wound up and did all kind of mechanical work even talking.

One of them, representing a politician in woman's attire, raised her voice to the highest possible pitch and complained about the stuffing of tho ballot-box on election day, claiming that she was elected President of these United States, and that she was going to summon those sinners, along with the boodlers and the street commissioner, before the bar of justice. Nellie G. Bacon, Corps Correspondent. IN LOVE TVITH THEIR "WOUK. Dear Triboke: We ara still busily and harmoniously at work, and ysu will know this Is why we accomplish so much.

We held our regular meetings all through the Summer, and thereby felt that we wero in better woiking condition than if we met but once a month during tho hot weather. We held a fair In November, with a little entertainment, "Tho Smith Family," combined, which pleased everyone and netted us $t0. You will bo pleased to know that our Corp? Is doing their duty in one thing especially, that of teaching their children patriotism, which manifests itself by their willingness to assist us whenever they arc needed. This was tho case recently, when the G.A.R. asked them to belD them out with their program by recitations, music, at their Campfire In honor of Department Commander I.

P. Mack. On any occasion we find them always ready and willing to help us, and we think it ono of the best ways to tench them the things wo would havo them remember. Wo hava observed that when our children and young folks of the G.A.R. and W.R.C.

aro on the program, thera will ba so many other young folks to hear them whom we could reach in no other way. All wero deeply In terested in Commander Maok'a address, and wo wIbIi every man in tha United States could have board it. Our December election resulted in thocholcsof Flora Vent for President, with a good corps of officers. Our elections pass off so quietly and harmoniously that it plainly tells the Corps feel more interested in the work before them than in tbo honor of holding office. So many will not have an office at all, thinking they can bo of moro use in some other way.

We are now busy preparing Christmas presents for tho littlo ones. Although we send our share to tbe Ohio Orphans' Home, we do not forget the many around us who have not even the comforts of that Home. VInnfe Phifer, Corresponding Secretary, Corps 52, London, O. DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS. Dear Tribune: Boston Corps, 157, was Instituted Nov.

19, with 60 charter members, by Mary G. Dcane, Department President, and Annie H. Day. Depnrtmont Instituting and Installing Officer, assisted by M. Elliot, Department Secrotary; Helen A.

Brigham, "Department Inspector; Emilie L. W. Waterman. Chairman Executive Board; S. Agues Parker, Past Department President, and others.

Sarah E. Fuller, Past National President, nnd present Department Treasurer, was a special guest. The installation in Ilia evening wa3 publio and attended by Boston Post, 200, and other guests. The service wns conducted in an admirable manner by Department President Deano, assisted by Emilio Waterman ns Couduator. Mcsdnuies Dcane, Fuller, and Waterman, and Corps President Margie E.

Hutchins responded with entertaining remarks. Commander Gowell, Comrades Wilder, Hutchins. Beardsley, and other prominent members of Post 200 expressed pleasure at welcoming Corps 151 as an auxiliary. Singing, refreshments, nnd sociability added to tho pleasure of tho occasion. The Corps has begun its work under very favorable auspices, and being located in Boston has a wide fiold for usefulness.

President Hutchins was formerly a resident of Lnwrcnce, where she served Corps 55 two years as President, and has also been a Department Aid. Mountain Miller Corps, 158, was instituted Nor. 22, at Plainfield, by Emily L. Clark, Department Senior Vice-President. "The Throne of Fame" continues to be popular In this section.

It was given by Corps 5, of Medford, with great success. Among those participating wero Clara C. Lovering. of the Department Executive Board; Adelaide S. Herriott, President Corps 5, nnd Carrie Goodale.

daughter of Iuspector-Geuernl George L. Goodale and Past Department President M. Susie Goodale. Tho entertainment wns under the direction of Mary E. Knowles, National Chaplain, who impersonated "Barbara Frcitchie," and was enthusiastically applauded for her fine elocutionary rendering of tbe "Star Spangled Banner." Mary G.

Deane. Department President, represented "Queen Isabella" at "Tha Throne of Fame," given by Corps 106, of Fall River, the best amateur performance ever given there. Corps 53, of New Bedford, cleared over $200 from a recent prcsentatation of the Merchants' Carnival." Sarah E. Fuller, Past National President, was a welcome guest nt the annual inspection of Corps 5, Medford. Hattio A.

Ralph, Department Corresponding Secretary. MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTED. Department Commander Henry 8. Dean, ef Michigan, makes this complimentary mention of tho good work performed by the W.R.C. women of Michigan in his last General Orders: Tho Woman's' Relief Corps, In extending aid to needy comrades in this Department, havo proven beyond the possibility of a doubt that the noblo women who make up the organization are a strong arm of support to our Order.

The W.R.O. arc recognized as an auxiliary to the G.A.R., nnd where Posts desire such nn auxiliary they should address Mrs. C. S. Perry, Department President, "W.RC, Bellovue, Mich.

ALL ALONG TUB LIKE. Nntlonnl President Margaret R. Wickens shared in the Kansas ovation tendered Commander-in-Chief Woisserton his official rounds. At Abilene, tbe homo of Department President Ida W. Moore, our present National Instituting and Installing Officer, 500 school children, each waving small flag, joined la the demonstration of patriotic welcome.

It is frequently necessary to condense the communications of correspondents, on account of their length, but caro is taken not to interfere with tbe spirit of the urtiole, or to misstate facts. Mistakes will happen, however, and by a slip of the pen nn interesting letter from our valued North Dakota correspondent. Julia A. Hunt, appeared as coming from South Dakota. The mistake in ours, not hers.

Emma B. Alrich, Cawkor City, is the ofil-clally-nnnounccd correspondentof the Department of Knnons, for pnpers outsldo of tho State. Sinoe the W.R.C. was formed, of which sho is a National charter membor. The N.vtionai.

Tribune has bad valued articles from hor fervid pen, and will wel-como nil. Department President Mooie has made a good choice. Department President Moore, of Kansas, announces the institution of Corps at Otturowa, Louisville and Conway Springs. The Department President sends Christmas greetings to esah Corps and every member, and enjoins thorn to remember the Orphans' nome, at Atchison, and soldiers and their families at the Soldiers' Home, Dodge City. Department President Herrlck.of Soattle, urges Corps to send Christmas cheor to tho Soldiers Homo, and suggests thnt reading matter is always in demand.

Contributions at any time and of all kinds may be addressed to Commandant S. F.Street, Orllng, Wash. Contributions to tbe piano fund aro still hi request. Department President Ellen M. Putnam, of New York, reports in last General Orders tho receipt of an appreciative letter from Division Commander Odlendorf, 8.

of Dansvllle, N.Y., In acknowledgment of a complimentary mention of thnt association in General Ordorn. No. 1, contulniug tbe request that Corps President report the names of desirable young men competent to start Cacasa la their respective places. Laura Rosamond White reports an enJertaiv ment given by Bowers Corps, Geneva, rrefi which they realized for relief. Thr Wire song, orchestral nuuir.

select reading, sad farce. "No Cure. No Pay." which was very aaU Tho "Dollar Experience Meeting" SJS in the Corps treasury, and the experlecdea ar not all in. Sarah E. Lothrop, President of Corps 94, organ-, ized at Zumbrota last Spring by Mrs.

J. A. Clifford, of Northficld, witii 3t charter members. re portH good progress nnd increasing Inter la the) work. The Corps wo inspected by Dopartaemt Proidont Mary E.

Leaven, of Faribault. Geo. W. H. Gibson, tbe Ohio orator, will bm ob of tho speakers at the Christmas festivities ef lbs Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, Xaaia, for which extensive preparations are kelag made.

Mary E. Starkweather, Chairman Soldiers' Sobs Committee of the Department of Minnesota, W.R.C. has issued an appeal to tbe Grand Axmj and Reliof Corps, asking contributions with walob. to purchase a pinno for tho Home CampfiresL Tbe Relief Corps of St. Paul and Minneapolis preTide many entertainments for the pleasure of the veterans, and at such times a piano is a neeeaally.

Tbe Pennsylvania women bave provided tae Soldiers' Home at Erie with a piano, and taa Ohio women havo supplied the Home at Sandusky with an organ, and in each the gift has been assure of joy. It Is to be hoped that Minnesota veterans may soon hear tha sweet sounds of Ibis kiss; of parlor instruments. Tha Minnesota Soldiers' Home Is in atd of delicacies for hospital uses, tbe supply this having run short of last. We aro IksJ when tbe Corps of that patriotic State knew wbfi i wanted they will forward liberal suppliet. Fof full information address Mary E.

Starkweather, Chairman Homo Committee, 1703 Thomas Place, Minneapolis. Fruits, jellies and so on hoald be forwarded direct to Cpt. Thomas McMillan, Can-mandant Soldiers' Home, Minnehaha, Minn. Ladies of the G.A.R. The National President, Mrs.

Carrie Y. 8briff, announces in General Orders the following appointments: National Inspector, Mrs. O. B. Hirst, Louisville.

Corresponding Secretaries. Mrs. Frances N. Strickland, Camden, N. Mr.

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