The National tribune., 1885-05-21

membership and has rendered material assist
ance to many needy ones the past Winter. Mrs.
Ellen Stannard, Department Senior Vice Presi-
dent, is held in high esteem by the Corps for her
untirng interest in its behalf Atthe instala-
tiou of officers she was presented with u lovely
basket OF flowers.
Comrade S. B. Smith, Dundee Mich writing
US of the delightful Opera House entertainment
given to VIM. Bell Post by VIM. Bell Corps
when the Post was recipient Of beautiful flag
from the Corps, says: After this all Were in
vited to the GAR hall. where the ladies of the
Corps had loaded numerous tables with refresh
ments. Between TWO and three hundred per-
sons exerted themselves to their utmost to un-
load the tables but utterly failed, as the lalies
took advantage by replacing the eatables as last
as consumed. Every seat in the Opera House
was filled, and the entertainment was pro-
nounced by all to have been the best ever given
in Dundee"
G. II. Hoyt Post No. Sc, EPSON, N. H, are
the recipients from their Corps of handsome
flag and Bible. The President made an elo-
quent presentation address, to which the Com
mander made solderly response.
Miss Carrie b. Fernald has been installed
Conductor of John L. Perley, jr., Relief Corps.
No. l, Laconia, N. H., vice Mrs. Emma Butter
worth. resigned.
Nat Westgate Relief Corps, North Haverhill,
N. H., gave grand May ball. which was per-
feet success Prof. Hull, of Laconia, was the
lucky holder of the cake tickets and drew a
solid gold ring.
Forsyth Corps, Toledo, has sustained serious
loss in the death of Mrs. George Garfield, whose
remains were taken to Cleveland for interment.
Her husband, who is a cousin of President Gar
field was a soldier. and his son is prominent
member Of Mark E. Sibley Camp, Sons of Vet
Grams.
Relief Corps, 10, East Derry, n. H., has,
through the kindly assistance of citizens of
that place, secured beautiful stand of colors,
to be formally presented to the Post on Me-
moral Day.
The members of Blenker Post, 376, Chicago,
publicly extend their heartfelt thanks to
Mrs. Leila p. Roby for her disinterested kind
hess at the burial of their deceased comrade,
Commander Scheck. Her kindness merits the
fullest regard from every member of the Post.
Joshua NJ. Wells Relief Corps, Columbus O.,
has membership of over so. with applications
al each meeting. The Corps is in very flour
ishing condition, the members taking great
interest in the meetings. They have piano
in the hall, and as several members are musi-
clans, the meetings are always most pleasant.
The Corps is making extensive arrangements
for the proper observance of Memorial Day.
A correspondent, signing herself "Anony-
NOUS" writes US to severely criticise an eff
cient officer of the Woman's Relief Corps whose
only offense seems to be that she is "only
loyal woman" This reminds us of an officer
who complained to President Lincoln that
Gen. Grant was not fit to command, because he
drank too much whisky. President Lincoln
dryly remarked, / wish somebody would tell
me where Grant buys his whisky" So we say
we will be glad to enlist Just the same quality
of efficiency" and loyalty" that this officer
brings to her work wherever and whenever it
can be found
Corporal" Tanner Collector Of Taxes New
York, has done q noble and frateTnal act in
appointing woman to position in his Office.
Three candidates passed successful examina-
tons before the Civil Service Board, two of
whom were men and one woman. In Is Maui
mee's" column facetious letter, in the Cor
poral's best vein, makes the announcement.
Bacon Relief Corps, Auburn. n. Y, gave
Camp Curran, Sons Of Veterans pleasant sur
prise opening with complimentary speeches
and followed by a fine supper. Among the
speakers of the evening were Fred Kohler,
Judge Jones, Post Commander Mclean, and
others. A pleasant evening was spent.
From ali parts of the Union information
comes of extensive preparations for the observ
ance of Memorial Day, and of the intentions of
Corps to follow the recommendations of the
National President to remember the unknown
dead. In Toledo Forsyth Corps, true to its
longtime custom, is making very elaborate
preparations. A memorial arch will be erected
in the soldiers plat at WOodiawn Cemetery
Dead" and beneath this mound of evergreens
hcaped with flowers and memorial designs will
be placed. Mrs Martha j. Foster, Chairman of
the Decorating Committee and who was the
first to suggest this beautiful custom to For
syth auxiliary, is Chairman Of the Corps Com
mittee. Forsyth Corps will attend services in a
body with Forsyth Post Sunday evening, May
"a, at Chaplain Bacons church
One of the most gratifying reports from the
Provisional Department of New Jersey is that
of the institution, April %, of Aaron Wilkes
Relief Corps. No. Z, Trenton, n. J. Mrs. Abbie
|. Whittier, Instituting and Installing Officer;
Mrs. J. B. Atwood, Provisional President; Mrs.
Adds, Secretary, and Mrs. Westphal Treasurer,
We're present and assisted, and report the most
cordial welcome from the comrades of Wilkes
Post and ladies of the Corps, who have ability
and talent enough TO constitute one of the
finest Corps in the United States. The officers,
from President down, are all that could be de-
sired, and are as follows: Pres, Mrs. Mary l..
Walker; S. V.-P., Mrs. Emeline Baker: j.
V.-P., Mrs. Susie Wilkes; Sec, Mrs. Rose f.
Lannng; Treas, Mrs. Emma j. Southwick !;
Chap, Mrs. Mary G. Lanning; Con, Mrs. An
ME NJ. Williams; c.. Mrs. Mary ]. Mains. The
Post room, which has been offered TO the Corps
for their use, is one of the richest and most
elegant in the State.