The National tribune., 1884-04-17

Corps, No. 4, Battle Greek, Mrs. E. a.. Preston,
Mrs. M. A Rowell, Mrs Stella L. Parker: Ed
ward L. Pomeroy, No 5, Jackson, Mrs. Charity
Dykeman. Mrs. Adafine Stevenson, Mrs Addie
Walling Mrs. Ida bliss; e. Edmunds. No. 6,
Big Rapids, Mrs. Mary IF. Priest, Mrs. Eva
Moore; Charles T.IFoster! lansing Mesdames
Ella w. Shank, Jennie Gebrge, Lydia O. Beard,
Mary Reed Flora Ed Leslier, Sarah a. c. Plu-
mer, Anna Pinkertosl, Kitty E. Stone, Laura
Rich. Phil Kearney, No.s8, Muskegon, Mes
DANES G. l.. Bradford, Sarah Connolly, Victoria
Parsons. Nellie Sprague, Mary Z. Miller, Aman-
da Q. Miner; Staunton, No. 9, Staunton, Mes
danes Mary E. Hinds, Carrie f. Stevens, Har-
riet 2. Youngs, Addie E.. Turner: Fairbanks,
No. is, Detroit, Mesdames Emma S. Hampton,
Lizzie G. Hawes, Frances c. l.. Curtiss, Lydia
J. Renton.
Mrs. Holbrooke was the epresiding officer and
Mrs. Amanda 0. Miner, of Muskegon, was
chosen secretary, and Mrs. Frances G, s. Curtiss,
of Detroit, assistant secretary The various
sessions passed off harmoniously and to the sat
lsfaction OF all, permanent organization hay
ing been effected with the following officers:
President, Ella w. Shank, Lansing; senior
vice-president, Mary Il. Kinds, Staunton;
junior vice president, Amanda o. Miner, Mus
kegon; secretary, Jennie George, Lansing;
treasurer Kitty Z. Stone, Lansing; chaplain,
Amanda H. Trip, Sonth Haven; inspector, A.
l.. N. Rich, jackson; conductor, Stella l..
Parker, Battle Creek; guard, Jennie Harris,
Battle Creek. Delegates to National Conven-
tion mt Minneapolis: Theresa French, Battle
Creek; Fannie L. Huff, Detroit; Mary T.
Priest Big Rapids; G. L. Bradford, AIuskegon.
Alternates, Carrie E. Stevens, Stanton; Kitty
E. Stone, Lansing; Maggie b. Dixon, Detroit;
Eva Moore, Big Rapids Delegate at Large,
Emma 5. Hampton. Detroit The per capita
tax was fixed at twenty cents per quarter, and
an assessment of five cents per member was
voted as Department. fund for Corps formed
and forming. A fine dinner, dispensed by
Comrade Goodrich at the Goodrich House, was
appreciated by the ladies.
public installation was held ia the even
ing. Department Commander Shank, G.. A. r.,
and other Department officers and Grand Army
comrades being present. Mrs. Holbrooke con-
Quoted the beautiful and impressive services
very ably, and at the close congratulated the
Grand Army and the lady delegates upon the
harmonious and successful organization of a
Relief Corps Department in the patriotic State
OF Michigan. She then resigned the chair to
Mrs. Shank, who thanked the convention for
the honors bestowed upon Charles L. Foster
Corps and the city of Lansing. Congratulatory
remarks were made by w. L. Smith, editor of
the Veteran; Post Commander Leseher, and
Department Commander Rush J. Shank, who
expressed the hope that every Post in Michi-
gan would soon have Relief Corps working
side by side with the old soldiers. Mr.. Smith
dSouIsu tHb idujtS bHaG department. III Life
Teteran would be reserved for them, and being
called upon for song, gave Marching
Through Georgia" in spirited manner. Mrs.
Shank announced as finance committee Mrs.
l.. G. Lees, Mrs. Strong and BIrs. Laura Rice,
all of Lansing.
The hospitalities of the capital city were
bouDteously bestowed upon the visiting Corps,
and on Thursday morning carriages were pro-
vided and the members driven to the Capitol
hniiGirfUc aad ntbaT G+ofa if1fi +ltai in
sPeetion of which they greatly enjoyed. The
women of Michigan are able and earnest and
the Department is well differed. The best re-
ports may be expected from that State, if only
the comrades will call upon the loyal women
and make them feel their help is required and
appreciated. In thisconnection etake pleasure
IN giving place to an appropriate song, set to
the tune of Maryland, Ny Maryland" and
commemorative of the formation of the De-
partment of Michigan, written by Mrs. Hol-
brooke, and specially dedicated to Phil Kear-
ney Relief Corps, of Muskegon:
MICHIGAN, MY MICHIGAN
by Lois r s. Hot5rootel
o. hail, all hail, to the W. r. CT
Michigan my Michigan,
A greeting she extends to thee
Michigan, my Michigan
Then sound the news from lake to sea,
As first III war now shall be
Thy fair ones, brave in loyalty,
Michigan, my Michigan.
Thy soldiers fought and nobly fell,
Michigan my Michigan,
Or died, perchaice, III prison cell,
Michigan my Michigan.
Some sleep, alasi where none can tell.
How doth thy bosom r,roudly swell
AT thought htsa.Isg af how s,a;goa heroes fell
Then twine the leaf for heroes slain,
Michigan, my Michigan
Cover them over with flowers again.
Michigan, my Michigan,
And play more that said refrain,
The soldiers dirge in sweetest strain,
For those who sleep on Southern plain,
Michigan, my Michigan.
Thy daughters come as pilgrims gray
Michigan. my Michigan,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay,
Michigan, my Michigan
To strew with flowers the lonely way
OF those who fell a living prey
To Freedoms first but deadly fray,
Michigan, my Michigan.
And now is heard the widows sigh,
Michigan, my Michigan,
And orphans lonely, helpless cry,
Michigan, my Michigan.
Shall these unheeded be pass'd by?
All no! Their needs thou wilt supply.
/ see the tear-drop in thine eye,
Michigan, my Michigan.
Thy daughters bravey Join the throng.
Michigan my Michigan
Their eountry's need doth make them strong,
Michigan, my Michigan.
What though the work be hard and long
They come; to tarry would bat wrong
Thy noble name so praised IN song,
Michigan, my Michigan.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
The Department of Connecticut ". r. c.
was formed at New Haven, April 1, Mrs. L. A
Turner, National Treasurer, of Boston, presid-
! ing. The entire session was harmonious and
| pleasant, and the question of eligibility coming
mousy for the admission to the Order of all
| loyal Women The members of Admiral Foote
Corps entertained the delegates very hand
/ sonlely, and gave the delegates and invited
friends to the number Of one hundred splen.
! did dinner, consisting of all the good things
Connecticut ladies know so well how to cook
Itneed not be said their hospitable efforts were
/ fully appreciated. A permanent organization
was effected with the following officers. splen-
did staff: President, Mrs. Elizabeth Keifer
senior vice-president, Mrs Frances Martin
/ Junior vice-president Mrs. Ellen Stannard
secretary, Mrs. Fannie M Bragg; treasurer
! Mrs. Carrie Konold; chaplain, Mrs Mary B.
Mott; conductor, Mrs. Mary johnson guard
| Mrs. Carrie A. Granger; inspector Mary J
| Dyer Mrs. Martin is sister of Comrade Wm
ii. Pierpont, of New Haven, Department. OF
Connecticut G.. A. r., and possesses all the fine
qualities of her soldier brother.
THE THREEFoLD WORK IN CONNECTICUT.
NEW HAVEN, CoEN., April 3, 1854.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE
The Woman's Relief Corps Department of Con.
nectcut, was formed this city, April l. Both the