The National tribune., 1885-10-01
Department Gleanings.
TIE MAINE CONVENTION,


General Orders No L. issued by Mrs. Emily V.
Littefeld, Department President-lnzetta A. Small.
Observation-Disclosures Bangor, Me.-announce
the second annual Convention TO be held at VIM
throp, Me, Oct % and 30 by special dispensation
of the National President Corps asked to no.
tify Mrs. Anna l.. Wood, President of A. II. Frost
Corps No. 2. Winthrop, Of their intention TO be
present, that entertainment may be provided. Mrs.
NJ. Isabella Foster Department Inspector, will in
spect all Corps organized prior 10 Sept. 9 before
Convention.
Since the last Convention 10 new Corps have been
organized, follows: Freeman MctiilyCry, No 5,
Searsport; Ezra NJ. Billings. 9 Monroe; c. +. Pill
ley 10, Unity; Daniel White. II, Kcndus!leag;
Warren, r. Winterport; Bradbury, ID, MacIas
Bates, II, South Norridgewock w. ii. II. Rice, Il,
Ellsworth; q. X. Norris, Is, Monmouth III. G.
Mrs Iittlefeld tenders thanks for the tender
sympathy manifested by her sisters Of the Corps
the death of her husband, after long suffering.
ANOTHER MAINE CORPS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: II. Libby Relief Corps No. l.,
Newport Department Of Maine was instituted on
the evening of Sept. 9. 1885 with 10 charter mem
beers. by Mrs. julia +. Dearborn, Past President OF
J. Knowles Corps. No. T. assisted by Mrs. Carrie e.
Hiiliker. ). Y.-P. The following officers were in
stalled Pres, Mrs. Abbie N. Young; s. N.-P.
Mrs. Maria Bennett; J. V.-P, Mrs. Emma Shaw
Sec, Miss Alice Libby; Treas. Miss Cora l.. Man
ming Chap, Mrs. Lizzie Pratt; Con, Mrs. Laura
A Gilman C., Mrs. Mary Mckinney. This Corps
is ia fair way of being one Of the best in the Stale
From "a cOnlrade-G. VI. Hkcr, Corinna, Me.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: would like your readers 10
know what delightful time all had at our State
Department picnic AT High Rock Grove, Conn,
Sept =. The day was fine, the air cool and eXhil-
aTating, and most delightful change from the hot
and oppressive August weather. good number
went from the two Corps in Hartford. our train
taking i'm many others on the route, Bristol and
Forrcstyillc Corps being well represented. Arriv-
ing at the Grove about 1890. we found il a mos.
charming place, with every facility for amusement
and enjoyment in fact, the best place I've ever
been TO for picnic. Before noon we ali acl;nowl-
edged we were decidedly hungry, and set 10 work
with will To get dinner ready. Numerous tables
were all ready for use III the grounds with we'll
filled baskets and couVcnienccs Of ali kinds
at hand we had no further trouble except to get
our party together. Then, such II Jolly dinner!
With only two men ut our table, we managed TO
wait on all and eat our FILL After dinner took
long climb up the mountains. Arriving al the
top. were surprised and charmed with the view
on all sides. Then back AGAIN down aud through
the glen where we saw scenery that kept us ali in
a state Of rapture and delight Then 10 the photo
graph gallery TO have our photos lstatf and alb
taken; then on 10 the skating rink and from there
TO the grove again. TO give "A word of welcome TO
Department President. Mrs. Kiefer. A cup of
tea miserable stuff at the restaurant. and our
train came screcchng in ready 10 take us home.
Such pleasant ride, with view all the way of the
western sky and setting sun. All agreed that we
had passed AZ pleasant day could desire.
Friday. Sept II, Robert o. Tyler Corps, No. 6,
had long look eG-for visit from our Department
President Mrs. kiefcr; had q good meeting and
full attendance, which i wish might always
have would like TO say 10 you think we all,
as readers of THE TRIBUNE, would he glad to hear
Corps, assisting each other III this way, and thus
promoting the good work.-M. J. Dart, Corps Cor
responding Secretary, Hartford County.
THE woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.
We are mustered into the Wonan's Relief Corps,
All recruits, and we number Il score.
There are wives of soldiers and loyal bands
Of women uniting their hearts and hands.
In union is strength, we join the Post,
Stretching their lines TO a distant coast
From our broad Atlautic's silver sheen
To the smooth Pacific's peerless green.
Work is noble, sclf-sacriiice grand,
Ia war and ia peace our women may stand
TTansf formed TO heroes like the brave and bold
The rival matrons of great Rome of old.
Or like ancient Deborah, who 10 conquest led,
Or Joel, who smote Sisera in the head.
The Jewish Queen unto the King did go
To save her nation from a cruel foe;
And women just AZ brave here to-day
Waiting Nations summons to obey.
Auxiliary to the noble GAR
FateTnally united near and far;
Helping TO make the campfire burn and glow,
And the wants and gricis of others know.
With charity and loyalty for all,
We stand prepared 10 answer duty's call.
Mrs. i. T. Barrett. President OF AIorrell Relief
Corps. No. IS. Sing Sing n. Y.