The National tribune., 1885-07-16
Department. Gleanings.
THE WORK IN VERMONT.

Comrade c. j. Ballady writes of a new Re-
lief Corps at Grafton, VT. in time for Memorial
Day, with 81 charter members and the follow
ing officers: President, Mrs. c. w. Haskell; 5.
V-P., Mrs. l.. NJ. Clark; j. V.-P., Mrs ID. Il.
French; Sec, Mrs. j. II. SherwiD; Treas, Mrs.
L. S. Walker; Con-, Mrs. E. c. Sherwin; Chap
Mrs. G. w. Adams; g., Mrs. e. ID. Randlett.
The Post, having been assisted by the Corps on
Memorial Day, repaired to Chester. where they
took part in dedicating soldiers monument
Charlotte A. III. Thompson, Secretary OF
Chamberlain Corps No. 4, st. Johnsbury, Vt,
sent us charming account of Memorial Day
observances at the Cemetery and the Soldiers
Monument, in which every man, woman and
child in the place seems to have borne an hon
orable part.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
Mrs. Mary Appleby, of Old Bridge, with
members of Relief Corps No. l, visited Sumner
Post Room, Jamesburg, and instituted Corps s.
An open Campfire followed, with feast of good
things, aud stirring music by the Drum Corps
Returning to Old Bridge, the wagon carrying
the ladies broke down and they had to walk
mile and wake up 4 farmer, who got out his
wagon and landed them safely at home about
o'clock in the morning. Yet they had a good
time. So writes Comrade Charles Smith, Chap
lain, Post 70, Old Bridge.
Mrs Jennie B. Atwood Department Presi-
dent, in visit to the Old Bridge Corps i'm
parted some very useful instruction. At an
evening meeting the Post and Drum Corps
were present in full uniform, and there was
good music, singing. and excellent remarks by
Post Commander Shone and Past Commander
Appleby.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN.
An application for charter from Comrade L.
E. Hawley, Adjutant, Pap Williams Post, Lud-
ington, Mich was forwarded by the editor to
the Department President of Michigan, Mrs.
Emma S. Hampton. Detroit, few days since.
We hope soon to hear OF fiourishing Corps in
that enterprising lumber town.
Mrs l.. Kaub, Corresponding Secretary of
Bradley Corps, No. 80, Harrison, Mich, writes
US that Bradley Post was the recipient of
beautiful flag, presented on Memorial Day by
+. A. Wilson, prominent citizen, which was
carried in procession. The Corps did good
service in decorating the church with flags and
flowers.
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN.
Charles G. Bacon Relief Corps, No. TO- Neills-
vile, is one of the working bands of the State.
The Corps is wise in making work record
come before a mere numerical increase, and the
membership OF 60 are doing nobly. feature
OF Corps is the sewing circle, which meets every
alternate Saturday, business meetings between.
At the socials committee of six furnish sup
per and attend to everything. The Corps has
thus made and sold four bedbeults and num-
erOus aprons and garments, besides doing
great deal in relief as there has been much
sickness among old soldiers and their families
The Corps is happy in an authoress and poet
whose original poem for Memorial Day was
greatly esteemed.
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
The resignation of Mrs Hattie E. Marshall,
President OF Ben Paul Corps, Wyoming, Iowa,
and Department President Of Iowa, was ten
dered her Corps, but they declined to release
her unless it was imperative. By unanimous
request she has consented to serve little
longer, but it is probable the Corps will soon
see the Importance of relieving this worthy
officer all they can by taking the Corps man
agement upon themselves, enabling her to re-
tain ali her strength for the important duties
of her exacting State office. Ben Paul Corps is
one of the best in the State, largely owning to
Mrs. Marsballs earnest and patient endeavors.
Memorial Day in Iowa was observed with
tender honors. At Wyoming, Department
Headquarters, the Corps assisted in all the cere-
monies of the day.
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA.
Dudley p. Chase Corps, No. 10, Minneapolis,
East Side, is the latest reported from Mime
sofa, instituted at Odd Fellows Hall by Mrs.
Nettie NJ Norton, Department President, as
sisted by Mrs. Helen NJ Fox. Department Sec
rotary. The following officers were installed:
Pres, Mrs. Lydia A. Hancock S. V.-P., Mrs.
Julia A. Rankin; J.V.-P., Mrs. Julia Kingsley;
Sec. Mrs Emma Piper; Treas, Mrs. Abbe H.
George; Chap, Mrs. Jennie Z. Hughes; Con-,
Mrs. Mary Z. Coburn; g., Mrs. Annetta C.
Morrison. These ladies of the Corps are re-
ported able and earnest. aud great good must
result from their combined efforts. The Wom-
ans Relief Corps is gaining strong foothold
in Minnesota, as the Department officers are
capable and Jealous and inspire the whole line.
DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI.
Following are the officers of Col. Given Re-
lief Corps, No. 90, Warrensburg, instituted
with 49 charter members, by Mrs. Anderson,
National Junior President: President, Mrs. A.
Z. Baldwin; S. V.-P., Mrs. Jennie r. Snow; j.
V.-P, Mrs. Mollie Richards; Sec. Mrs. Annie
d. Houts; Treas, Mrs. Ella 3. Logan; c., Miss
Nellie Snow; g., Miss Emma Chester. Mrs.
Anderson reports very fine organization, and
we shall expect excellent returns.
Stambaugh Relief Corps, No. 3D. though
small in numbers, is full of enthusiasm and
good works. lawn party and strawberry
festival in June was pleasant occasion, add
ing a substantial sum to their treasury.
Comrade Chas. +. Aultman. Commander of
W. ii. l.. Wallace Post, No. III, assisted by
Comrade Collier, Adjutant. installed the follow
| ing ladies as officers of Corps No. IS on the
evening of the 9Th of June: President, Mrs.
Mary A. K. Hubs; S. V.-P, Mrs. Hattie Lam
don; J. V.-P., Mrs. Salie Aultman; Sec, Mrs.
| Alice ]. Collier; Treas, Mrs. Sue Phillips;
Chap Mrs. Harriet Broekman c., Miss Hattie
Wheelock; G., Miss Clara Aultman.
The following are the officers Of Burnside
| Corps No. IL, installed by Mrs Anderson, Ma
tional Junior Vice-President, May 80: Presi-
dent, Sarah A. Soldanels; s. V.-P.. Emma May
Best j. V.-P., Caroline Nyman; Sec., Georgia
A. Sherlock; Treas, Cassie Kirkpatrick Chap,
Hester Short; c., Jennie Ashley; g., Sarah
Best. The Corps closed its charter with 20
members.
| Helen Hinsdalc Rich st. Joseph, Mo-, Dele
| gate at Large to the Portland Convention, and
| q poet and lecturer of extended fame, sends this
| spirited poem. dedicated to the Woman's Relief
| Corps, Department of Missouri:
| PRIVATE HENEY.
| The Nations day and the Lords, know,
Had brought 10 the preacher Corinth back,
| For the Reverend corps of the long ago
| Wasn't the Clergy in shining black.
Old Battery Six of Wisconsin blue,
| Fighting with Rosecraus. then was he,
(As now, for all that is good and trae,)
| With those sharpshooters in Tennessee.
| Speaking Of country and races: why
4 Stamp foreign the brave and justs
| Out on our prairies our hcros lie,
| White and bacl-it is dust to dust.
There by the lake we have reared a shaft
ITO the dead and living said Sergeant Stout,
| With a rueful face, and he softly laughed, -
| Sooner or later we're mustered OUT
| And so the names Of our gallant corps,
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