The National tribune., 1885-12-10
AN ENJOYABLE OCCASION.

The second anniversary of Winfield Scott Relief
Corps, No 2, Department of Pennsylvania, took
place at the spacious hall of Post L. No. 2S Ridge
avenue, Philadelphia, on last Thursday night to
an overcrowded audience. After the usual busi-
ness of the Corps was transacted, including the
initiation of three recruits and the reception oi
several applications the President declared the
meeting closed. This Corps now numbers about
15O ladies in good standing. whose sole object Is
mutual benefit and the dispensing of charity to the
needy and destitute wards of Grand Army.
And as long as the ladies holding the reins OF
the Government of the Corps are entrused with the
work, success IS certain to crown their efforts.
Among the most active members Mrs.
Schriner, Mrs. James. Mrs. McCiiDtc. Mrs. Geise.
Mrs. Burgin. Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Cline and many
others, whose patriotic motives have given this
Corps such al enviable notoriety. An invitation
was given and accepted by the comrades OF Post
H. to attend the anniversary and about JOG awaited
themselves OF the opportunity to be with the ladies'
on that occasion. Mrs Schriner, the President,
welcomed the comrades in her usual pleasant man.
ner. After the boys were seated, Post Commander
Geo. McMullin, OF III, in few happy remarks.
thanked the ladies behalf of the Post for the
cordial reception, and introduced Past Commander
DIR. Joseph Ferguson, of ia. Chairman for the
evening, who on taking the chair, gave glow
ing account of the progress made iii the States by
the formation of Relief Corps and urged the ladies
to orenewed activity omcrease their numbers so that
their standing shall be second TO none in the
try. Miss Mamie Myers President of the Relief
Corps attached to Post l9 was present, and re-
spon6ed to the invitation to make some remarks,
which she did in an able manner giving many good
words of announcement, congratulating the
She was listened to very attentiveiy. Comrade
Ellis, of Post ia. sang several of his fayorite
ditties, which were much appreciated. Interesting
remarks were made by Mrs Schriner President OF
the Corps; Mrs. James, Secretary; Mrs Cline, Mrs.
McClintic, and many comrades of Post Ia Past
Commander Ferguson, who is never behind in a
good word of cheer favored the audience with one
of his avorte rectations. of which he is noted.
Mrs McClintic and Mrs. Cline and their efficient
aids contributed largely to the evening" entertain
ment by the distribution of an abundance of ice
cream and cake, during which time several elegant
songs were sung by the Misses Newman and Nc
Clintic. accompanied by the organ. All present
joyed themselves hugely after which all joined in
singing our National Anthem, My Country, It's of
Thee" Thus passed the second anniversary of
Corps 2; and may peace, prosperity and happiness
attend their weekly gatherinss.-Post ia.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Death has once more entered
our ranks and taken our esteemed sister, Mrs. Mar
garet Smith on Nov: ~ aged 49, by request OF her
husband. our beautiful burial service was read at
the close of the funeral services. The following
resolutions were passed by the Corps-Eva FL.
Long Mary Z. Biggs, and Harriet McClaren COM
mitee:
Our circle again is broken. Death has opened
the gates and taken from Us worthy member of
our Order The ways of the Almighty past
finding out, but we bow i'll humble submission to
His WILL
Resoired, That we extend to the husband and
family of our deceased sister heartfelt sympa-
thy in the hour of this deep sorrow and grief
Our charter has been draped i'll mourning for 30
days and copies of the resolution presented the
y,
lington, o.
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: send you list of officers of ST.
mon Mix Corps. No. II, organized at Pipe Stone
Nov. 4. with a charter membership of IL. They
were installed by our Insttuting and Installing
Officer, Lue A. Becker, of st. Paul, assisted by
Mark +. Starkweather, Department Treasurer and
your humble servant Our meeting there was
very pleasant one in many respects.
Post Commander Clark and his QuartermaSter
(Comrade Scarf, with Conrade Bennett, was the
reception committee, and they took charge of
before the train fairly stopped and conducted
to the hotel, where we found their wives, and all
enjoyed a very nice supper together; after which
we were escorted to the hall. As soon were
ready for the installation ceremonies, the members
of the Post invited in, and at the conclusion
of our work speeches were made. and a social time
concluded the exercises of the evening. The next
morning were entertained by lovely drive
around their little city, and Conrade Bennett sur
prised us very much by presenting some relics
from the Pipe Stone Qunrres, from which their
town derives its name. i was the recipient of
very handsome paper weight for my desk. AS
Installing Officer had made some inquiry for
gavel the previous evening she presented with
a lovely one made from this material. Our Treas
urer like many others, presume) is always look
ing out for the funds, and she presented
with an embroidered buckskin pouch, in which
was found the money for their supplies, etc If
our reception there IS sample of the cordiality of
the Pipe Stone people, we feel sure that members
The following are the names of their officers:
President, Mrs c. Fl. Bennett; $. V.-P, Mrs. F. l..
Pease; j. V.-P., Mrs. C. w. Gilmore; Sec, Mrs. n.
NJ Scarf; Treas. Mrs. p. l.. Walkup; Chap. Mrs.
g. D. Greene; Con-, Mrs C. E. Erwin; g., Mrs. c.
w. SiZer.
The following are the officers of Corps No. 13 at
LIE Sueur: Pres, Mrs. Loduskey Taylor; S. V.-P.,
Cynthia Stewart J. V.-P.. Mrs. Mary NJ. Osborn
Sec. Mrs. Laura j. Smith; Treas, Mrs. X. Ruth
Russell; Chap, Mrs. Jesse d. Patten; Con. Mrs.
Mary f. Bear; G., Mrs. Maggie Doescher; Asst