The National tribune., 1885-04-02


many years for the preservation OF national in
tegrity and unity.
To the Woman's Relief Corps the Department
Commander cordially gives a soldiers welcome, q
God-speed for their noble organization and as
sures them of his most hearty support
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Commenting upon the institution of Fred
Taylor Corps, Philadelphia, by Mrs Martha
Schreiner, the present Department President,
q Philadelphia paper SAYS: "The President
elect of this Corps is Miss Name Myers, a
daughter of Comrade Myers, of this Post. Miss
Myers, considering her tender years, has ex-
tTaOriinary energy and zeal rarely found in
females of even more advanced years This is
the second Corps founded by her; and she is
also Treasurer of another Ladies' Aid Society
in connection with the Sons of Veterans This
young lady will make her mark in the book of
humanity and patriotism at least"
Among visiting comrades of Philadelphia
present ut the installation of the officers of
Fred Taylor Corps were Commander McMullin,
of Winfield Scott Corps, and Past Post Com
mander Ferguson. OF the latter one of the
earliest and stanchest friends of the Relief
Corps in Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia paper
says: But the boss speech was that OF our
old friend DIR. Joseph Ferguson, who happened
to drop in at q late hour. The Doctor takes
great interest in this woman's movement, and
gave the comrades and ladies cheerful encour-
spread of the Order beyond the Alleganies
This comrade is heart and soul enlisted in the
cause of the old soldier. and has been instru-
mental in placing about 80 of the old com rade5
in the Soldiers Homes at Hampton, Va, and
Dayton, o."
The officers Of William Lloyd Garrison Corps,
No SO, instituted by Mrs. Maggie A. Davis,
National Corresponding Secretary, Brooklyn,
n. Y, are as follows: Pres Mrs. Emma Gale ;
s. V.-P., Mrs. Mary J. Harris; j. V.-P., Mrs.
Lizzie Spellman; Sec. Mrs. Clara Brush; Treas
Mrs. Mary Flood; Chap Mrs. Catharne Tay-
lor: Con, Mrs. Sarah Wilson; e., Mrs. Sarah
Hogarth.
In an account of the banquet the San Fran
cisco Chronicle has the following: Mrs. Col.
Kinne, President of the California Woman's
Relief Corps, presided When those present
had done justice to the banquet Mrs Kinne
opened the literary exercises by giving his
tory of the Woman's Relief Corps. Mrs. Bow
ley followed with a vocal solo. Mai. Walter
III. Holmes Past Junior Vice Commander-in-
Chief, then spoke of the great good accom-
plished by the women of the Corps and the
high estimation in which they are held by the
veterans. recitation was given by Mrs. Coo
ley, of Oakland, and Department Chaplain L.
K. Noble paid q glowing tribute to the women
for their heroism. patriotism and endurance.
Mrs. Bushtell and chorus sang a song, which
was succeeded by an address by the newly
elected Commander of the Encampment, Mr.
Warfeld. Mrs. Murphy recited an original
poem entitled Installation and Henry C.. Dib-
bic made some remarks. After a recitation by
Miss Jessie Thomas, speeches by G. c. Conger,
Chaplain Simmons and Commander Seymour,
the exercises were concluded"
The second annual Convention. Department
of Dakota, will be held at Huron, March Is
and 49, As Mrs President Bennett has but
few months silce organized the permanent
Department, we trust she may continue in her
position another year. As she is practicing
physician her duties are ariuous, but we are
sure that she will not neglect another call to
serve the veterans of the Union. having once
responded in the dark diet kitchens of the
war. She has the work well organized and
everything in capital running order.
Mrs. Mamie W. Shut of Cameron. Mo-. for
some years q resident of the West and an act
i've worker in the Relief Corps of that place
since its organization in July 1888. will now
remove to Ell hart. lnd her former home, for
a permanent residence there. For faithful.
untiring devotion 10 the cause, Mrs. Shut
leaves record with Joe Hooker Corps that is
an honor TO the Order A charter member of
the Corps, she bas missed but two meetings
her absc,ice then owing TO sickness i'll the FAM
ily. Has made 30 calls among comrades faUni-
lies, independent of the relief work of the
Corps. contributing in many cases from her
own store of cloting and bedding, and in va
rious other ways adding cheer and comfort to
otherwise deso!ate, p0yerty-strichen homes
Nothing but most fraternal greeting can
await her at her new home.
Miss Lizzie Sylvester, sister of George W.
Sylvester, Corpl, Co. \, 9TH n. H., killed at
the battle OF Gettysburg. has taken charge of
the Relief Corps department of the Veterans
4dcocate, which has been a warm ally of wom-
ans work in New Hampshire.
One of the most hourishing Ohio Corps is
Losurc Corps. Wauseon, which has member
ship of 50. with several applications pending.
The loyal ladies of the town are all thoroughly
enlisted. and the pleaSanteSt relations exist be-
tween Post and Corps. \ pleasant letter from
Phphe ". Clark, Corps correspondent. reports
a supper given by Post and Corps on the even
ing of Feb. %, which netted S52, and adds,
There are many needs which We find it
pleasure to supply"
Durham Corps, Decatur, H. is oficered as
follows: President, Maggie f. Cressey; 5. V
T., Anna +. Hopping; J.V.-P.. Fannie Z. Burch;
Sec, Mira II. Mark; Treas, Isadore Winholtz;
Chap, Esther Hoffman; c., Mary Winegardner;
c., Sophia Hershey.
Lincoln Corps, Topeka. Kan, is famous
working band, and the Secretary. Mrs. Nolk, an
able writer and elecutionist. The officers are
as follows: President, Mrs. l.. A. Miliken; S.
V.-P, Mrs. l.. G. Arneld J. F.-P Mrs. NJ. Bur-
riss; Sec, Mrs Nellie V0lk; Treas, Mrs. J. b.
Slocum Chap, Mrs Vi. o. CartIadge; G., Mrs.
J. Fensky; c.. Miss Nellie Burris.
Jackson, Mich has an energetic Relief Corps,
which is giving series of enjoyable sOcials.
varied with music and recitations, a part of
the proceeds of which is for the benefit OF the
army workers fund. The President, Mrs.
Charity Dykeman, is an untiring and unselfsh
worker.
At the public installation of the officers of
". ii. Lytle Corps, No. IL, Fort Scott, Kan,
a notable feature was the presentation of the
Corps to w. H. LytlB Post of all elegant altar
cloth. Department Commander Pond installed
the officers first presenting the Corps with an
elegant set of badges, new regulation pattern.
and appropriately acknowledged by the Presi-
dent Corps Ii claims to be the banner Corps
of the department. kcceip pts for the past year
over $500. or this, sj76 was received from
dues and socials and s125 the receipts OF Il
Camp fire in aid of Memorial Hall, 90 be built
in honor of $50 comrades buried at the Govern
ment Cemetery at that point. Two elegant
lots have been donated as a building site. The
officers of the Corps are as follows: President,
Mrs. &. II. Haynes; 5. V.-P., Mrs. B. L. Pond:
J.V.-P. Mrs. w. II. Harmon Chap, Mrs. 5. f.
Ieipman; c., Mrs. ID. Haincs; e., Mrs. G..
Pond.
pleasant and profitable entertainment was
that given by the ladies of o. Ii. Wood Corps,
of Brookfield, Mo-, on the 18th of February,
termed Valentine Social. FOrty-nine lunch
baskets, each brimful of good things, were sold
for 81 cents each, and from the sale of Cupid
missives was realized the sum of 81 additional.
clear of expenses about $50 was
turned over t0 the Treasurer as beginning of
the relief fund With n rapidly increasing