The National tribune., 1885-09-03
Department Gleanings.

The statement. has been publicly made in the
Knight and Soldier and other Kansas papers by
those interested i'll association known rs the
Loyal Ladies' League that the badges worn by
them are made of captured cannon-that the Grand
Army had granted this society this privilege de-
MED to all others Will you kindly say how this is.
Not having the requisite information at hand,
the Editor addressed letter of inquiry to the
official badge maker of the Grand Army and
the societies named at Philadelphia. and re-
ceived this reply, which will probably be salts
factory:
OFFICE JOSEPH X. DAWSON.
MANUFACTURING JEwELER, No. 93l CHESTNUT ST.,
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 10, 1885
The badges of the Loyal Ladies' League are not
made of captured cannon metal, but are copper
brOnze, the Womans Relief Corps. 1t
gives me pleasure to know that the delegates
badges gave satisfaction at National Convention.
Yours. respectfully. X. Dawson.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN.
HDQ'Rs DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN,
DETROIT, MICH, August, 1885.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The wide awake and dashIng,
GO ahead spirit of the Grand Army boys Northern
Michigan Is wonderful Their unquenchabe zeal
and enthusiasm is sOul-inspirins. The fire OF
patriotism burns AS warm and bright to-day as 1t
did in 81 and their love for the old flag is never
changing love. Their discerning eyes see the many
benefits to be derived from the W re, and every
few days there are received at Headquarters letters
characteristic of the spirits that prompt them. They
do not say, Our ladies are thinking of getting up
an auxiliary, etc, but, " We want Womans Re.
lief Corps! Inclosed find n Y draft for S25l If
that isn't enough for class outfit send bill to
- Post and oblige!"
How little they realize the magnetism letter
sometimes conveys, and how glad the receiver
would be to clasp the hands that wrote and thank
them for n word of encouragement
The Reunion at Greenville proved q red-letter
day for the W.RC.! Posts that there and
rejoiced i'll possessing Corps were proud OF 1t,
while those that had none went home with a deter
mination to take active measures regarding the
matter. The second day experience and con-
ference meeting was held in the GA X. Hall, where
ali felt free to ask questions, and did SO, with mu-
aftnrxv of
exemplified i'll u careful manner All seemed anx-
ious to learn and thoroughly pleased. The spirit
of harmony that prevailed was delightful
NEW MICHIGAN CORPS.
Mai Fox Corps No. 49, was organized Aug. at
Chase by Emma s. Hampton, Department Presi-
dent with % charter members. In the afternoon
the Corps was regularly organized, and the work
of the Order carefully explained after which the
hospitabIe doors of Comrade b. II. Reynolds were
opened to the Corps and their guest, where the
ladies were entertained i'll a manner corresponding
with the social position and large hearts OF the host
and hostess. In the evening public installation
was held in the Opera House. which was beauti-
flags and flowers. Among the more noticeable de-
signs "A Gate Ajar,' typical of the gate agar
for women through the Relief Corps, whereby she
may reach broader field of labor i'll doing good.
A cross of pure white flowers and panses attracted
much admiration. flag ~ feet long was draped
across the rear of the stage and bore In large letters
of evergreen the words Welcome Emma >.
Hampton," The installation service SOL
emn and impressive, the ladies all doing beauti-
Conductor and although having only 10 min
utes' instruction beforehand, never hcsitated
made one mistake. The comrades filled
the chairs aud responded to the gave calls.
The Chase Band served as orchestra, which, with
other choice music and speeches, made an evening
long to be remembered The Corps starts OFT i'll
which follows: President, Aryilla NJ. Whea-
ton; $. F:-P., Lucy Sanford; J. ", E4nee
hooms; Sec. Loretta A. smith smith; Treas o Helen
Reynolds; G., Puma Wheaton.
Lewis Clark Relief Corps, No. AZ, was instituted
Aug. IL, 1885 at Olivet, by Mrs. s. A. C. Piummer,
Insttuting and Installing Officer of Lansing with
the following officers: President, Sarah h. Sivory;
S. V.-P., Lucy f. Goodrich; J. N.-P., Amanda L..
Fisher; Treas. Elvira L. Mills; Chap, Rosa Buck
ingham; Con-, Augusta keeny; g., Bessie Galu-
sha.
Joseph Wilson Relief Corps, No 40, was inst-
tuted Aug. 10, at Lowell, by 5. A. c. Plummer, In
stitutng and Installing Officer of Lansing, with
the following officers: President. Emma b. Hine;
s. V.-P., Jane Adams; J. V.-P, Ruby Sunderiin;
Sec, Lucinda Robinson; Treas, Martha Eddy;
Chap, sarah Cooley; Con-, Almlra Morse; G., Re
becca Howk.
Fairbanks Corps. No. 10, of Detroit, held Lawn
Fete the 18th OH the spacious grounds of the De-
partment Inspector C. q. Hampton, which was
decided success. Hundreds of flags of all sizes
foated from every window, tree and bush while
scattered about were booths large and small, where
wonderful things were to be seen or sold. Notice
able among these WAS a "fishpond,' from whose
mysterious depth two fair daughters of veterans
cunningly enticed a s. bite for every bait!
There was another booth where the girls were
protection of fragrant spruce, stood THE Scale
of Humanity" where, for D cents, you could be
weighed i'll the balance" and the number of
avoirdupois beautifully inscribed a card bearing
the badges of the Order. Flowers, beautiful and
abundant, were everywhere. There was boun-
tful supper furnished under widespreading can
yaS-everything eatable and drinkable that could
be desired.
One great object of attraction and admiration
the beautiful white silk banner presented to the
Michigan W.R.C. by the Michigan GAR. on the
eve of their departure to the National Convention
at Portland Although this Is W.R.C. Headquarters,
il had not been shown here before, and all were
loud in praise of it and the donors, God bless them
Chinese lanterns were numerous, and rejecting
lamps lighted up all shady spots, while Oh the
south the moon, and the north the electric light
tower threw soft and bewitching rays on the fairy
forms that danced on the green to still more be-
witching music. Later in the evening Il line organ
was placed under tree and the boys gathered
round and had a glorious time singing the good old
army songs Everyone seemed delighted, and voted
1t a decided succeSs.-FaIrbankS.
OHIO IN sEMI-ANNUAL CONVENTION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: In accordance with General
Order, No 5, the Board of Directors of the re,
Department of Ohio. met at $50 p. m, Aug. II, in
the parlors of Lagonda House, Springfield, o.; Mrs
Lotie l.. Myers, Canton, o., in the chair; Sarah NJ.
+. Battels, Secretary The President explained the
motive of the meeting, and the ladies proceeded to
elect the Executive Board of the Council OF Admin
straton, rs follows: Mrs. Celia Baldwin, Corps %,
Akron; Mrs. Mamie Waterman. Corps IL, Zanes-
vile; Mrs. Addie Hard. Corps 49, Wooster; Mrs.
Maggie Beatty, Corps Sc, Waynesburg; Mrs.
Mary Hurford, Corps 4, Canton.
The importance of establishing a Departmet
lief fund was explained, when, on motion, 1t was
voted that two per cent. of the funds deposit be
made subject to the order of the President, meet
calls which do not come under the jurisdiction of
subordinate Corps.
The matter of special inspection came before the
Board and the President was authorized to order
such special work as "A case may need and draw
upon Department fund for necessary expense of
such inspection. The meeting then adjourned to
meet in Mitchell Post rooms at 1890 a. M, Aug. ID,
1885.
Convention convened in Mitchell Post rooms ut
1890 m, Aug. 13, 1885 Lottie l.. Myers President,
presiding; $. NJ. e. Battels. Secretary; NJ. r. Eber-
sole, Treasurer. The meeting opened in form
according to ritual Mrs. Bell r. Bagley, Corps IL,
GAINESVILLE, 5. V.-P.; Mrs. Mary q. Vented Corps
80, Cincinnati, j. V.-P.; Eliza Jossyn Corps %,
Akron Conductors Mrs. L. X. McCsmmon. Corps
2. Carthage, Guard. The work of the Ritual was
exempliiied, and Committee on Resolutions APP
pointed-Mrs. Bell Il. Bagley, Corps ii. Zanes
vile, chairman; Mrs Celia Baldwin, Corps %,
Akron; Mrs c. Jacobs Corps II, GAINESVILLE.
thanks to the loyal citizens of Springfield for their
cordial reception and elegant entertainment; to
Mitchell Post No. As, for the of their pleasant
headquarters; their joy in observing the constantly
widening and deepening spirit between the GAR
and w re, and regrets that the hospitabie duties
of Mitchell Corps, Springfield, forbade their partic
patton in the Convention wishing them success
in their cntcrprsing work The resolutions were
unanimously adopted with vote of thanks to the
Committee for their admirable work. The Con-
vention then resolved itself into regular ld-fash
toned experience and question injecting, and was
greatly enjoyed by all. Adjourned until the
nuai meeting Mt Cleveland April, lSS6.-S Nj. Z.
Battes, Department Secretary.
GRANT MEMORIAL SERVICES.