The National tribune., 1886-11-25
Department Gleanings.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Reed Relief Corps gave Gar
den Party Sept H. and cleared SLID This Corps,
although not an old one. IS setting fine example
by its good works.
Trescott, No "a, at Salem, gave William Penn
Tea Party which was a success In every way.
Eighteen of the ladies were dressed as Quakers of
the time of William Penn He was there with his
knee brooches, drab coat and thTee-cornered hat,
and when it came time for his treaty with the In
dians they were there natural and real that you
were afraid of losing your scalp. The Indian women
there, one with papoose strapped to her
had Friends wedding and the capture of John
Smith and his rescue by Pocahontas. As usual,
Trescott Corps is alive and at work.
Dan Brown Post and Corps held Campfire at
Dunkins Falls, which was n success both socially
and financially. The proceeds went to the Post
toward the payment of q debt. These combined
meetings of Post and Corps are of great benefit to
both.
The Secretary of Evans Corps. No "A. reports that
they had u Box Social which was well attended and
all had a pleasant time. The members of this Corps
always willing To do what they can, and with
this spirit their success Is assured.
Mrs. Retta ). Wicox's Corps in Pennington, Il
reported by the Inspector department Secretary
To be in good shane, working well, and an honor
and credit To the Order.
CantwelI Corps, No lss, at q .ntoA. had a booth
Mt the County Fair and cleared s27.Il. which will
swell their relief fund. This shows the ladies have
an eye to business in addition to their other accom-
plishments.
Townsend Corps, No. Ii2, although but organ
lied in the FALL is doing well and they anxious
to become perfect in their work.
The testimonial presented Mrs. Lottie L. Myers,
Past Department President, by the Convention of
the W.RC., held in Cleveland, has been sent her,
receipt of II and says that words fail her when she
tries To express her appreciation and gratitude for
the beautiful gin from the Department of Ohio
The Inspector visited Mcintosh Corps, No. o. at
Ravenna aud reports 1t To be In good shape. Their
President Mrs. Kate J. Osborne proves herself TO
be the right person In the right place.
Rees Mitchell Corps is one of the many Corps in
the State that try to- do their work correctly Mrs
Lizzie Folkerth makes efficient and painstalSng
SNe. It'd
Oxford accompanied by some of the ladies of her
own Corps. The ladies of the Corps met them
with weli-iiied baskets and served an elegant
dinner. After dinner the Corps was inspected, and
the Inspector found them doing their work nicely
and correctly. Speeches were made by some Of
those present, and the day will be remembered Is
bright spot in the memory.
Corps No. 20, Of Mansfield Is doing well and Is
one OF the many Corps Of the Department which
The Department Treasurer. Miss Mary O. Morri-
son, had pleasant time In inspecting Tod Corps,
No 3, IN youngstown, and was elegantly received
by the ladies' This Corps Is fully up In their work
and are doing well.
Accompanied by Department Treasurer and Miss
kittie Palmer, Secretary of ID. j. Crane Corps, L
inspected Volunteer Corps, No. n. Cleveland, and
found them located In bright and pleasant hall.
They are band of earnest, panstaking ladies. and
their officers very proficient Mrs. Davis their
President is very able and has won the esteem Of
all who know her.-Sarah NJ. T.. Battels, Depart
ment President, Akron, D.
unique invitation, on brown pasteboard, reads
as follows:
HARD-TIMES PARTY.
You are cordially invited to attend the Hard
Times Party. given by the Womans Relief Corps,
of Bryan. o., at the GAR. Hall, Friday evening,
Nov. 10, 1856
Il. S.-Ths Is fancy dress party and you re-
| quested TO represent Hard Times" by wearing
| ragged clothes. No gentleman will be admitted
without at least two patches his suit, and ladies
are expected to appear in calico dresses-patched
/ ones preferable.
| A valuable present viii be awarded to the gentle
/ man wearing the most ragged suit; also, To the
| lady wearing the most poverty stricken dress.
Bill for dance cents
| Hs-AI kinds of farm produce taken in exchange
/ for tickets.
| TELLING WORK IN OHIO.
The following is the form of petition, which is
being circulated by the Relief Corps Of Ohio, ac-