The National tribune., 1884-12-25
Department Gleanings.

DEPARTMENT OF MAINE.
Mrs. Emily V. Littlefeld, Department Presi-
dent of Maine, writes:
/ am pleased to report the organization of Free
man McGilvery Corps, No. 8, at Searsport. This
Corps was instituted Oct. 81 by myself, assisted by
the Department Conductor, Nettie f. Seavey.
There were % members present, and keeping the
charter open four weeks increased the number to
81. The following officers were duly installed ::
Pres, Margaret A. Sargent; S. V.-P., Hattie e.
Huntoon; j. N.-P Abbie +. Sawyer; Sec Helen
a Stearns; Treas, Cynthia w. Hopkins; Chap,
Emily II. Young; Con, Orilla A. Whteomb; c.,
Ra S. Whitteen. The ladies of this Corps wish
ing to start out free of debt. and at the time
to accept no pecuniary aid from the Post. notwith
standing the comrades stood ready with open
purses to help, arranged a program to be carried
out on the evening of the installation of officers
including n fine supper, which their friends were
invited to partake of at small sum- The tables
were most Oountifully supplied, and even after all
had been served there were many good things left.
These were then disposed of to the highest bidder,
Comrade Black acting as auctioneer, and $6 addi-
tiona receipts turned over to the ladies Altogether
it was perfect success and the ladies have money
left in their treasury. / have since thought the
example set by this Corps might be successfully
followed by Others. 1t takes a little energy, but
they will feel amply repaid.
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN.
To THE EDITOR: Henry Dillon Relief Corps, No.
a. Lone Rock, Wis, was organized Nov. Is, with
officers follows: Pres, Susan Hill; S. V.-P.,
Flora b. Garrison; j. V-P., Carrie W Bowers
Sec Laura Il. Burnham; Treas, Ellen J. Tracey;
Chap, Helen Bancroft; Con, Viola f. McAIerlin;
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myself in the presence of Commander w. w. Run
yam, Post 81, acting Conductor, and Commander
Pearce of Post 1885, Chaplain. After installation
the comrades served refreshments without the aid
of the ladies. The Post and Corps are earnest
workers l also organized Geo W. Potter Relief
ladies present The following are the officers
elected Pres, Emma c. Downing; j. V.-P., Rena
Williamson; S; V.-P., Ellen Shepherd; Sec, Phi
Adea Perry; Con, Katie Hauser; G., Hannah
Dewitt. They We're installed Thanksgiving Eve,
followed by rectations and supper furnished by
the ladies: To make my appointment at Cadott,
had to ride 16 miles through snow storm in
than repaid me-Cara Il. Sloane, Department
President, La Crosse, Wis.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Buckley Relief Corps, Akron, Ohio, is now
the largest in the State, having outstripped
Forsyth Relief Corps, Toledo. At recent
meeting the Department President, Mrs. Myers,
was present. accompanied by Mrs. Ebersole,
Department Treasurer, and complimented the
ladies greatly upon their work and rapid
growth.
The Ohio GAR. contributed bounteous
Christmas to the soldiers orphans at the Xenia
Home, over 900 in all.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, of Toledo,
gave some thrilling recitations at George III.
Thomas fair at Music Hall. Cincinnati, and
later has been making an inspection tour of
Ohio Corps.
n JOiub Sduip-uIC given Jod l. OS0 anu
Relief Corps, Youngstown Ohio, was grand
success. Tod Post and Corps are now occupy
ing one of the finest halls in the State COM
plete and perfect in every arrangement and
detail consisting of large Post room, library,
banquet hall, dressing rooms, store-rooms, china
closets and kitchen fully equipped including
an elegant range and cooking utensils.
Mrs. Annie Wittenmyers new book, "Wo-
men of the Reformation" with introduction by
Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood, is now in the hands of
the printer, and will be issued shortly. 1t is
as interesting as q romance, and as stirring as
truth must always be, sympathetieally told
A "menu" supper given by the new Susque-
hanna (Pa.) Corps realized $40 The GAR.
boys are so proud of their Corps they had to
say so Hence the amount of fines. A picture
of Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer, National Chaplain,
Woman's Relief Corps, who instituted the Sus-
quehanna Corps, adorns the hall.
Shiloh Relief Corps, Elkhart, Ind. depart
ment Headquarters) has given successful
Campfire. The Corps is hourishing, and adj
beth Beardsley so justly popular in GAR.
circles, has been unanimously reelected Presi-
dent.
Eliza p Scofed, Stamford Conn: Hob5ie
Relief Corps, No. q has just paid $120 for hall
rent for the Post with which it is connected
and $40 towards buying an organ for the hall.
The Corps has also expended S66 in relief. At
the election held on the I'd inst. the following
officers were elected: President, Eliza P. Sco-
field; S. V. c., Mary A. Hoyt; J. V. c., Mary A.
Paight; Treas, Dora Albin; Chap, Sarah A.
Ferris; c., Minnie Wiser; G., Annie Morrell;
Sec, Lucy NJ. Toms.
Annie E. Sackett, Port Chester, n. Y: Chas.
Lawrence Relief Corps recently presented the
Post with which it is connected with hand
some Bible, Mrs. M. E. Wakefield, the Presi-
dent, making the address.
A COUSIN OF JOHN BROWN
John Browns body lies a-moldering in the grave
But his soul goes marching on;
Glory, glory hallelujah.
His soul goes marching on.
Mrs. Leila P. Roby. President of Abraham
Lincoln Relief Corps, Chicago, writes us of the
initiation at the last meeting of the Corps of
Mrs. Nancy Curtiss, dear old lady of 81 years,
who was sent out first as missionary and