The National tribune., 1885-02-12
MASSACHUSETTS IN CONVENTION.


Sarah Z. Fuller, showed gain during the
year Of 16 Corps and 733 members-total num-
Der of Corps, As; of members 2,60S. Amount
of money expended in relief for the year
$3,039.7S; turned over to Posts, $257.55. Corps
20, South Boston, leads in charity, having ex-
pended $420.S3. The Secretary very properly
calls attention to the Importance of prompt and
careful reports, as in some instances they are
returned because inaccurate, adding greatly to
the arduous duties Of Department Secretary.
The following is Mrs. Fuller's very interesting
report of the proceedings of Convention:
VISITATION OF COMRADES.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Department of Massachu-
sets held successful Convention, opening Thurs
day, JAN 90, with all the Department officers. 80
Corps Presidents, and Sc delegates and alternates
present. Friday morning the number had in
creased to 155. The session was agreeably opened
by the presentation to the Department of beau
tful silk banner, by Mrs. Mary Z. Knowles, Presi-
dent, in behalf of Corps 80, Charleston. The gift
was appropriately accepted by Mrs. Goodale, De-
partment President. The banner was secured
minister, and will be used to designate the Massa-
chusetts delegation in National Convention.
Thursday afternoon the Convention was hon.
ored by visit from Department Commander Bill
lngs, accompanied by Senior Vice Commander
Hersey and other members of his staff; Past De-
partment Commanders Evans and Creasey; Past
Chaplain-in- Chief Lowering, Hon. Henry b. Pierce
Secretary of State), and others. Commander Bill
iings and Comrades Creasey and Barker presented
the Soldiers Home, asking the assistance of the
ladies to make it a success COmrade James +.
GAR, having been elected, by a unanimous ris-
ing vote, AS the first honorary member of the De-
parment, was presented at the altar, and after re-
cevng some instructions as to his duties was pre-
sented to the President at station, to receive q
password and the badge of the Order, and the
Convention was called up to sing the first verse Of
the initiation ode.
A beautiful testimonial was then presented to
Past Chaplain in-Chief Rev J. F. Lowering Of
Worcester, by the Department Secretary. Mrs s.
T.. Fuller, as token OF appreciation of this De
parment for his very valuable and significant gift
last year of gavel made from wood of Anderson
vile Prison and bound with gold. Miss NJ. f. FL
lott read an elegant testimonial which had been
voted to our Past Department President. Mrs. E. f.
Barker, by the Convention of 1884. This was pre-
sented by Mrs GOodale, and Comrade Lowering
and Mrs. Barker responded with much feeling.
At the evening session the Convention was hon
Ored with visit from
PAST COMMANDER-IN-C PAUL VAN DER
WORT,
accompanied by Comrade George L. Gooda1e.
Comrade Van Dervoort spoke in his usual elo-
quent manner, and was followed by COmrade
Goodale, who gave some earnest words of encour-
agement. Mrs. Goodale responded to all these
speeches In II very happy manner, also calling on
Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Lowering, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Tur
ner, and Mrs. Beede to speak for our Order At
the morning session Friday, the Convention was
again honored by a visit from Corporal James
Tanner, of New York accompanied by COmrade
Van DervoOrt and was again delighted and inter-
both these veterans. The President presented
Comrade Tanner with beautiful bouquet, in be-
half OF the Convention. and after accepting the
same and on leaving the hall, he desired to send
the offering to the hospital at the Soldiers Home.
Thus were we favored not only by the presence of
these prominent comrades, but by their earnest
words were acknowledged faithful allies in their
noble work an organization. The reports of all
officers showed this Department to be in excellent
condition. and with very bright prospects for flu
ture usefulness. Friday morning Comrade Meach
paid his first quarters dues by presenting the Con-
vention a beautiful basket of flowers. which were
in turn presented Mrs Goodale, and by Mrs. Good
ale to the Soldiers Home Hospital.
We were also honored and greatly enjoyed hav
ing as our guests during the Convention, the S. ".
u. Foster Mrs. Emily V. Littlefield President and
Mrs. Inzetta +. Small Secretary, Department of
Maine Mrs. Foster. assisted by Mrs. Littlefield
and Mrs Small installed the officers
Of this Department. Under the head of new bust
ness it was voted to change the ratio of representa-
ton in this Department TO one delegate and alter
nate for every 80 members in good standing in q
Subordinate Corps, and one each for final frac-
ton of more than half that number.
On Saturday many of the ladies had the pleasure
of meeting Comrade Van Dervoort at the Soldiers
Home, where delightful entertainment had been
prepared by Mrs. Chaplin, of Boston. and which was
thoroughly enjoyed by the inmates and their honor
ed guests. Altogether, the week has been delight
fui one for the members of our Order-some 800 or
more,who were present at the meetings. and we
confidently anticipate prosperous year. The
newly-elected officers are as follows:
Pres, NJ. Susie Goodaie.
8. V.-P., = Agnes Parker.
j. V.-P., Lizlbeth 4. Turner.
Sec, Sarah f. Fuller
Treas, Katrina L. Beedie.
Inspector, Emma B. Lowell.
Chap, Elizabeth G. Lowering.
Con, Mary NJ. Perry.
G., Helen f. Johnson.
NEBRASKA IN CONVENTION.
The Department Convention was held at
Beatrice, Jan. rs, continuing two and half
days. large number of Corps were repre-
sented, the interest centering on the election.
After a close contest, Mrs. Louise NJ. Merrill
was reelected President. By invitation the
W.R.C. held joint installation with the GA.
r., and the Opera House was filled to utmost
capacity. Mrs. Julia Bowen, Department In
stalling Officer and National Corresponding
Secretary, performed the installation service,
and was herself installed as Department Sec
rotary. an Office she is admirably qualified to
fill. The following is a list of Department
officers and delegation to the National Con-
vention:
Pres, Mrs. Louise N. Merrill, st. Paul
S. V.-P., Mrs. Theresa Woodward, Weeping
Water.
j. V.-P, Mrs. Julia S. Warren, Red Cloud
Treas, Mrs Recca McCarty, York.
Chap, Mrs. Juliette G. Howe, York.
Con-, Mrs. Mollie b. Cook, Lincoln.
G., Miss Meta DUNCAN, Minden.
Inspector. Mrs. Helen L. Cook, David City.
Lincoln. Delegates, Julia S. Bowen, Hastings;
Juliette G. Howe, York; Hetty X. Painter
Lincoln; Helen E. Cook, David City.
Alternate Large, Mollie b. Cook, Lincoln.
Alternates Emma Manchester, Lincoln; Miss
Fl. Rouch, York Mrs. Z. +. Bumstead, Lin
coin; Mrs. Emma B. knight, Red Cloud.
ROSTER OF DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
Dakota now numbers nine Corps, as follows:
Carlton, No. l, Parker; Mrs. A. III. Rhodes
President. Fitzpatrick, 2, Huron; Mrs Kate
Toadley. Joe Hooker, 3, Sioux Falls; Mrs.
Mary Brown. Phil Kearny. 4, Yankton Mrs.
Violet NJ. Murphy. C. c. Washburn, 3, Egan;
Mrs. Fanny p. Emo. Z. S. McCook, 6. Hurley;
Mrs. Maggie S. Robinson. Geo. Wadsworth, Z,
Flandreau; Mrs. Mary J. Wilson. Gen. Logan,
S, Canton; Mrs Bessie A. Carter. S. A. Hurl-
but, 8, Elk Point; Mrs. Lucy Duncan.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The first annual Convention of the Depart
ment of Pennsylvania will be held at Harris
burg Feb. 10 and II. The meetings will be
held at Y. NJ. c. A. Hall.
Department President Mrs. Terese E. Holt
house instituted Relief Corps No. Is at Brad
ford Pa, on the evening of Jan. %. and in
stalled the officers in presence of the Post. fine
supper followed at Bailey's restaurant A local
paper congratulates the Post, saying womens
work will be particularly acceptable at that
point Officers: Pres, Mrs. J. K Wallace; S.
V.-P., Mrs. S. d. Heffner; J. V.-P., Mrs f. r.
Sec, Mrs. E. L. Gillespie; Treas,
Mrs. j. E. Brownyer; Chap, Mrs. L. w. Siggins
Con-, Mrs Baker; e., Mrs. Smith.
Comrade J. S. Sterritt, st. Joseph, Mo-, writes