The National tribune., 1885-11-26

The first meeting Of Billy Begole Relief Corps
The work was done in a manner that reflected
credit on ALL and was received by the members
with the most fiattering marks of approval Under
were instructed in the work. One application was
received and special meeting called for the after
noon OF Oct. % to familiarise the work.
WOman's Relief Corps, No. q, of Partelo re-
Gently held l0cent social, at which they disposed
OF bed-quilt amounting to SSl2 %. They held their
annual Campfire the evening of Nov H.
The W.R.C. at Greenville recently held game
supper, at which they took in $50
l.. V. Quackenbush W.R.C, No. 26. of Owosso,
was organized Nov. s. 1884, with 80 charter mem
bers have gained 20. Have earned SI60; dues and
mutation fees amounting in all to 500. Amount
lald on GAR: hall a carpet worth SO Relief
given. SOS: Bible and hall furnishings. $3.50.
Morley Relief Corps, No 60, recently organized,
gave a chicken-pie and weight social on "A recent
evening 1t was success socially and financially.
Assistant Department Secretory, Detroit, Mich.
THE NATIONAL INSPECTOR IN KANSAS
DEAR TRIBUNE Thinking perhaps some of the
readers of THE TRIBUNE would hike to hear "a few
words from the National Inspector of w re. will
write you of my trip to Kansas.
left on Oct. q and arrived ut Sabetha the 2Sth;
found u delegation of ladies waitin. receive and
escort me TO the home of Mrs Wickcns the Depart
ment President. The eastern train brought Mrs.
Chase. the Department. Secretary, and ii delegation
OF ladies from st. Joseph Mo. Corps II and Post
10 had arranged fora reception. and we soon found
ourselves at Grand Army Hail amongst friends.
The hours flew swiftly by and the niidni,sht hour
arrived before we took our leave, little dreaming
that each day of the reminder of the week this
most cordial reception was to be repeated.
Thursday morning the Corps called for in
spection, and it is i'll excellent condition both fnan
claliy and socially. Mrs Cloug the dignitied and
splendid President with her corps of most efficient
officers contributes much to its success Thursday
evening we spent with Mrs Collins, the Senior
Vice President, where were royalty entertained.
Friday we were invited to HiawstlIa the home
oi the Department Secretary. On arriving found
her at the depot to receive and escort Us to the
Grand Army Hall, where Corps 42 was in session
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and III good condition, working harmoniously to-
gether and contributing towards building up the
CAR !liawatha Corps rendered us a reception
at the home of Comrade and Mrs. Russell,
Where we spent most enjoyable evening.
The repast served both rich and bountful.
Returning to Sabetha and arriving after midnight
we repaired to the hotel with Mrs Hook to rest
and refresh ourselves for Saturdays work. Corps
meeting was called at 10 a. m; and let me whisper
this To any department that Is vieing with Kansas
LOOK well to your laurels, for Mrs. Wickens
ports lCI organized Corps, and more to fol-
low. Kansas has an exceptional Department
President woman of marked executive ability,
which Is shown by the grand work done by her in
building up the W re work of the State.
Saturday evening found at the residence of
Commander Fulton, three miles from Sabetha
where reception was rendered me by himself and
estimablc wife. His entire Post and the W.R.C
were appointed as aids, and not one was found
Sleeping on guard before the clock struck T.
This the finale was the most enjoyable occasion of
all would make special mention of Comrades
Price and Collins While duty they had seen
" actual service" The repast was elegant and
bountiful, and Commander Fulton and wife know
just how to make their guests enjoy themselves.
This ended my work i'll the interest of the W.R.C.,
and with the Sabbath l commenced to fill an en-
sagement with the W.C.T.U. of Sabetba
Sabbath evening the magnificent Grand Army
hall was filled with people to hear what had TO
say on Home building versus Home Destroying"
Departing for Hiawatha on similar mission,
found Comrade Price and the sisters at the depot,
detailed to see me off. with my ticket bought and
trunk checked, and nothing for me to do but step
aboard the train. Kansas is grand State full of
~ fore
most IN lifting humanity 20 higher plane. God
bless her noble sons and danGhters.-Deborah e.
King, National Inspector, Lincoln. Neb.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: have the pleasure of report
ing TO you the organization and complete equip
ment of Jno. +. Reynolds Corps, No. II, at Fargo,
on the 23d of September. In the afternoon met
as earnest and pleasant body of ladies it often
comes in my way TO see and initiated them into
our Order. gladly welcoming them to field of Ia
Dor which am sure will bring them rich reward
The installation of officers followed in the evening
and was public, and largely attended by the Post
(G.A.R) and citizens. The following the Off
Sarah Brown; j. V.-P., Emily Smith Sec. Anna
:. Hill Treas, Cora Tanner; Chap. Mary Folsom
Con-: Cassie Iough; G., Mary Redmon. The cere
monies Were follOwedby an eloquent speech by Post
Commander /. T. West and general informal re-
ception. expected great things from the zeal and
ability engaged in the work and am not disap-
pointed, as already am Informed of active work
and successful achievements of thew X. c. at Fargo
especially gratiiied in this organization it
work established in North Dakota, and would |
acknowledge our Indebtedness to Com
mander II. West for his untiring efforts and kindly
On Tuesday, Oct. I3 went to Arlington on the |
occasion of "A Campfire given by De Vim Post, |
GAR. A number of neighboring Posts were rep |
resented and the occasion was most enjoyable. |
Department Commander Lucas was also there and |
his Campfire speech with its pathetic and funny |
stories Its eloquent tribute to the soldier, its touch
ing reference TO the work OF women in the war, |
and his earnest and glowing encomium on the work |
Of women i'll the GA. r. added much to the occa- |
SION IN interest end enthusiasm. The banquet, |
to which the large crowd did ample JUS |
lice, was an evidence of the appreciation and |
love OF the people of Arlington for the Union Vet
erans On this occasion formally organized Devine |
Relief Corps, No. l6, and installed the following |
officers, assisted by Mrs. Lucy Morrill,, of Lake |
Preston: Pres, Ellen Morris; $. V.-P.. Matte |
Reed j. V.-P., Esther Cornell Sec, Mary Wheeler;
Treas, Carrie Benkey; Chap Sarah Gile Cond.,
ested by both Post and Corps promises abundant
success for the work. Ladies animated with such
patriotic sentiments and earnest enthusiasm, and
by the sympathy and appreciation OF |
he comrades of the Post can hardly fail of doing
good work achieving great successes. Weas a De-
1artment have reason 10 feel encouraged and go on
with renewed strength, hoping that the little
lcorns of love we are enabled to plant, may grow
o great oaks ofsheter, and bear much fruit-Alma
J. Bennett, Department President W.RC.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The resignation of Mrs. Susan L. Trayer, as
Department Secretary of New York, has been
withdrawn. Through the aid of an assistant
,lrs. Traver's valuable services will be retained
Until the close of the year.
Mrs. Sarah +. Fuller, National President, has
,een visiting Illinois on business connected with
hat Department. While on her way West she
vas the guest of the National Counselor, Mrs.
emma Sibley Pease, who gave delightful lunch
,arty in her honor, Saturday, Nov. Is.
Mrs Kate B. Sherwood, Past National Presi-
lent, has been seeking rest and recuperatiOn at
he famous salt water baths, Mt. Clemens,
lich. Mrs. Emma S. Hampton, Department
PRESIDENT of Michigan, spent the day with her,
'rior to taking prolonged trip to North Mich
gan.
VIII some one inform Mrs. Sarah Ganlo,
'haplain, W.R.C, Inman, Neb, where words
nd music in cheap form can be secured suit
BILE for use in Corps meetings or entertain
nents. All they see advertised is too high in
rice as they live in a new country and their
numbers are few.
Comrade A. Stetson, Canton, Ill, sends a
leasant account of the institution on the even
ng of Oct. "a, tho sixth anniversary of Joe
locker Post, No 60, of Joe Hooker Corps, No.
, by Mrs. Julia G. Sine, Department President,
nd the installation of officers by Post Com
nander ID. w. Lewis, as follows: President,
Irs josie Tanquary; S. V.-P., Mrs. VIM.
eavey; J. V.-P., Mrs. G. A. Hnkle; Sec, Mrs.
III. Atwood; Treas, Mrs ALI. TrOxell Chap,
lrs VIM. Gibson c. Mrs. Ella Stewart; g.,
Irs. ID. w. Lewis. The Corps starts with 80
lembers. Music by the famous Fourth Regi-
nent Band, quartets, and an address by Capt. +.
iuta fautu of ha |