The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-04-23

children of so years ago. To describe their actions
writer and humorist; I therefore refrain. 1 would
only say that the antics of :" Katrina Krout" :" Su-
san Sawd,ist," "Obed Hartshorn," and Others, kept
the audience in continued good humor. Recita-
tons, singing. and examination by the quaint old
trustee and his lady, the mssdeedS of the Ounce
boy ION the blackboard. and other pranks of the
innocents were acted naturally, and ELECTED shouts
of merTiment from the audience The vocal rem
dering of THE Singing School" by the quartet,
consisting of Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lyle Mr.. Davis and
Mr.. Buchling, splendidly executed. The en-
tertainment closed by the singing of Home, Sweet
Home"
Unbounded praise is due Mrs. Hubbsl, the chair
man of the entertainment committee we'll as to
Mrs. keene, whose characterization was true to
pertinent of doing away with refreshments, heev-
ing they could fill the hall without. Their expec-
tations were more than realized. and handsome
sum has been added to the relief fund. The ladies
appreciate the aid rendered by ALL and particularly
the services of the fine orchestra.
So much has been said from week to week in the
dear old TRIBUNE OF other Corps. that thought
would let you know that we up here are working
too. We have llS members, ali hard workers for
the am the wife of veteran of the old 9th
Md, Second Brigade, Third Division Sixth Corps
and am always anxiously looking for Friday,
which brings me THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, the best
soldiers paper in the land and the best friend Of
the widows and orphans of the loyal soldiers
Mary Boltze Past j. V.-P., Strong Vincent Corps,
Erie, Pa.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
Mrs n. E. Denison, Department Inspector,
HIS WltNtTdNu lTOu CuIlEcT SOTpS, NO ., GuS
Presidency being rendered to her from Mrs.
President Vinton and members of Veteran, No.
p, New York City. auxiliary to Post No. 436.
Az installation took place April IA of the new
officers, the same evening that the new Com
mander was installed. at Dixon's Hall.
On March 80, WadswOrth Relief Corps, No.
A. auxiliary to Wadsworth Post, No. n, q. f.,
was instituted and the officers installed by
Mrs. NJ. E. Denison, Department Inspector, as
sisted by President Newell, of No. 5; De Mott,
Of No. 81, and ladies of No. 3, all of whom
thoroughly understand their work. The In
Sailing Officer performed her duties in cred
liable manner. Mrs. NJ. J. Williamson, the
President OF the Corps who was first President
of Sumner Corps. No. 3, presented the Installing
Officer, in behalf of the Corps, magnificent
basket of fresh cut flowers, and Comrade Gard
iner, in behalf of the Post, presented Mrs. VIII
hanson. the new-elected President, for the
Corps, one of the most unique and exquisite
ballot boxes manufactured, the President re-
spending. Comrade Gardiner, in an appropri-
ate speech to the Corps. then presented two
gavels. one to the President and one to Senior
Vice Conlslin, from Comrade Walsh Rccita-
tions by Miss and Master Porter were quite
enjoyable. Nearly all the comrades of the Post
were present, besides members from sister
Corps. Commander Rogers was seated ON the
platform. A bountiful collation. was spread
and all enjoyed the evening, leaving their good
wishes for the success of Wadsworth Corps,
No. IS.
Mrs Department President Nichols installed
Lew Benedict Corps, No. Al, auxiliary to Post
No. 45, at Albany, March 80. She has been
spending some days in New York on Depart
ment business.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
Mrs Frances Il. Russell, Chief Instituting
and Installing Officer for Ohio instituted a
Corps at Cambridge, o. April 10, with installa-
ton in the evening, well attended by the COM
rades. The following officers were installed:
President Mrs. Sarah Hanna; S. V.-P., Mrs.
Mary f. Adamson; J. V.-P., Mrs. Sophia ID.
Moreland Sec, Mrs. Lulu A. Dunifer; Treas,
Mrs. Sophia j. Wallace; Chap, Mrs. Mary
Moorchead; c., Mrs. Sarah E. Jackson; G.,
Miss Myrta Scott.
Mrs. Department President Lottie 4. Myers
has prepared printed form for the returns Of
Insttuting and Installing Officers, upon the
organization of Corps, which will greatly facili-
tate the work of Department officers. AS by
vote of Department Convention charters are
closed with date of institution, full and correct
lists of charter members can thus speedily be
secured. the members giving their full names
when they sign the constitution.
Appomattox Day was celebrated in fine style
by the veterans of Cleveland, O. Department
Commander Brown was present and made stir
ring address, and the Woman's Relief Corps was
ably represented by Mrs. Department Presi-
dent Lotte l.. Myers and Department Secre-
tary Sarah E. Battels Col. Brown referred to
the work done by the GAR. for all old soldiers,
and especially in securing pension legislation.
1t was the duty of all old soldiers, he said, to
assist each other,-to overlook each others faults
with true soldierly charity. In closing he paid
q splendid tribute to the Woman'S Relief Corps.
Mrs. Mary III. Kennedy, Recording Secretary
of Kansas City Womans Christian Association,
is valued member of the Relief Corps ranks
of that fiourshing city.
Department Commander Brown is thus
worthily complmented in General Order, No.
2: Being assured of the hearty cooperation
and support of Department Commander r. b.
Brown, let us show our appreciation of this
mark of esteem by our Jealous efforts to pro-
mote the welfare of the g. r., and in so doing
merit the same generous support in the future
they have given US in the past"
DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Department of New Hampshire is steadily
at work under the leadership of Mrs. Depart
ment President Alkaline =. Kent, of Portsmouth.
On the evening of March 81 Mrs Kent institu-
ted John Sedgwick Corps, No. 90, with SO char
ter members Quite number of the comrades
were present st the installation of officers, and
gave the ladies a warm welcome. The officers
are as follows: Pres, Mrs. Hattie l.. Babbitt;
S. V.-P., Mrs NJ Emma Everdon J. V.-P., Mrs.
Sarah J.. Stiles; Sec. Mrs. S. Ella King; Treas,
Miss Cora J. Gould; Chap: Mrs. Mary C. Kirk;
c., Mrs. Cordelia E. Dickinson; G., Mrs. Mary
Edison.
On the evening OF April 2 Mrs Kent, assisted
by Mrs Mary A. Lull, Past Department Prcsi-
dent, visited Nashua by invitation of John G.
Foster Post, No z. They were welcomed at an
open meeting, when, after Mrs. Kent and others
had explained the objects and purposes of the
Relief Corps, so loyal ladies came forward and
enlisted under the old banner. Officers were
elected and installed the same evening rs fol-
lows: Fres, Mrs. Nancy w. Moore; S. V.-P.,
Mrs. Emmie +. Goddard; J. V.-P., Mrs Helen
f. Whitney; Sec, Miss Kate Thayer; Treas,
Mrs. Mary S. Holman; Chap, Mrs. Sarah +.
Goodrich G., Miss Annie l.. King; g., Mrs.
Rebecca Ii. Eaton.
G. w. Lul Relief Corps No. 5, Milford, have
closed an annual fair, coupled with fine charades
and music 1t was an evening of real pleasure,
and over 500 was realized.
Corps 81, Pittstield, had much pleasure in a
sheet and pillow case party, and added sub
stantial sum to their relief fund.
Carlos Fletcher Corps Colcbrook, have closed
a fair lasting four days, which was success. A
free promenade concert has just been given by
the Post.
Marshal San.era Relief Corps No. 81 have
closed their first entertainment, which was q
splendid success.
John l.. Perley Corps, No -, Laconia, have
corn porridse (mush, they called it out Vest
and variety supper.
ALL ALONG The line.
Ada M. StoddarG. Corresponding Secretary,
reports Fairbanks Corps, of Detroit, Mich,