The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-11-27


The Relief Corps Department of the Grand
Army Adroeate, Des Moines is ably edited by
Miss Maggie Monroe Department Secretary
and National Corresponding Secretary.
After her long and faithful service as Depart
ment President, Mrs. Matte b. Moulton, of
Laconia, N. H., will take a furlough of some
months in the Sunny South " for much
needed rest and. change, Her host of friends
and co-workers join In wishing her a safe and
happy journey, season of perfect enjoyment,
with warm welcome on her return.
The ladies of Hazlqtt Relief Corps, GAINESVILLE.
O., are preparing quitean elaborate prOgam for a
series Of entertainments to be given on the 10th,
11th and 18th of December, the proceeds of which
are to be used for thei Improvement OF soldiers
lots in the cemeteries, of that city. Having
personal knowledge ofthe ability of the manage
ment in past efforts, we predict for them another
grand social and financial success.
Relief Corps work in Iowa has not advanced
as rapidly as in some other States, but seems to
be success wherever tried. The Grand Army
Adrocate reports Gordon Granger Corps pros
pering, having given joint entertainment
with the Sons of Veterans.
Frank p. Blair Post, st. Louis, recently took
possession of their fine new hall, when they
celebrated the occasion with grand Campfire
Gen. Sherman was among the comrades pres
ent. A marble bust of Hon. Frank 2. Blair
adorns the new hall. A feature of the evening
was the presentation of a beautiful altar cloth
from Frank p. Blair Relief Corps by. Mrs.
President Francke in a few eloquent words. 1t
is handsome gift, and duly appreciated by
the Post. Maj Weigei acknowledged the gift
in an appropriate manner The ladies of this
Corps are doing nobly and are earnestly sus-
tanned by the Post.
Mrs. Olmsted Department Guard of Illinois,
has been enjoying Western trip and spending
ssThe days with Capt G. F. Townsend's family
at Isadore, Mo.
Chicken Pie Socials is the order of the even
ing at the Michigan Relief Corps entertain
ments.
Only the National Convention can suspend
Rules and Regulations. Corps will bear this
in mind.
Sumner. No. 3, W.RC., through Mrs NJ. E.
Denison, Department Inspector, sent S. to the
President of E. b. Steele Corps, No. l, Carthage,
N. Y, for the relief of the Corps in their mis-
fortune by the fire. Mrs. Denison will visit
the Corps of New York State and city this
month for inspection.
Resolutions of regret were passed by Stephen
Davis Relief Corps No. 6, of Pittsield Me. ON
the death of Sister Abbie Livingston, who died
on Sept. 3.
Mrs. Olive Clifton, Chilicothe, H.: Chilli
Gothic Relief Corps, auxiliary to Post No 1876,
which was organized last August with 13 char
ter members, has now 25 members, with large
The ST. Joseph MOI Daily Herald saws:
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Junior Vice President of
the National Woman's Relief Corps, of Topeka.
Kan, returned to her home Monday morning.
During her stay III the city she inspected the work
ings of the Order here and speaks in the most
glowing terms of the manner i'll which the work of
the Order is conducted. While in the city she was
the guest of Mrs G. r. Kingsbury, President of
Custer Woman's Relief Corps, No. 4. who exerted
every means in her power to make her stay pleas
ant.
Mrs Pres. Myers, Department of Ohio, writes
us that Akron Post and Corps will make ample
arrangements for the entertainment delegates
at the joint annual meeting of the Grand Army
and the Woman's Relief Corps in January.
"Maumee,' the National Headq quarters CORE
spondent of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, is one of
the brightest members of the organization any
where, and our readers always find her letters
introduced by something particularly pleasant
and suggestive.
correspondent from Nebraska takes excep-
ton to the report made by "Comrade r. c." of
no gambling and drinking at the Fremont Re-
union, and says there was as much as usual,
Notwithstanding the fact that the Department
Encampment passed a resolution severely con-
demnatory of both and excluding all liquor
selling and all forms of gambling from En-
campments and Reunions.
We have delayed report of very pleasant
reception rendered Mrs. Lottie l.. Myers, Presi-
dent of the Department of Ohio, W.R.C., upon
the occasion of her visit to Hastings Neb., by
Silas Strickland Post, No. 10, and the Relief
Corps. Excellent music, pleasant speeches and
a general good time was the order of the even
ing. The Post is in very fourishing condi-
ton. and the comrades speak in the highest
terms of praise of their Relief Corps, as well
they may. The ladies are doing noble work.
A correspondent at Springfield, Mass, writes:
want to say few good words for Corps No.
IA, of Springfield, Mass, through your columns.
We fiatter ourselves that we have enc of the
best Corps in the Department. We Tow num-
Der 125 members, and still they come. We
have in Mrs. Mary M. Perry very efficient
President, who combines tact. and ability with
intelligence and great sweetness of character
Since she has occupied the chair our Order
has increased rapidly both in numbers and
efficiency. Our Corps has just been pronounced
A by Mrs. Beedle, Department Inspector, the
initiatory work being almost faultless We are
united and harmonious within ourselves and
the Post, and try hard to do all in our power for