The National tribune., 1886-03-18
Department Gleanings.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO.

Department Gleanings.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The third annual Convention of
the Department of Colorado, Wyoming and New
Mexico WAS held at Pueblo, I75 miles south of Dem
yer. and was attended by Delegates from Leadviile,
Golden, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and George u.
Meade and Veteran Corps Denver. We held IN atl
five sessions, the Department President, Mrs. kittle
were all of much Interest Ms F. d. Tlock, in
stalling Officer, reported an increase of Corps and
interest. The report of our Department Treasurer,
Mrs Olive Hoyle, showed decided improvement
in financial standing with our deb, of sos
celed. Mrs. America Anderson, Inspector, reported
increased attendance of officers and members. Re-
lief Committee reported that the women of our
Order have done noby III carrying out their pledges
to care for the disabled veteran and his dependent
ones.
The subject of a Soldiers Home for Colorado was
discussed and all agreed that Denver was the place
for 1t, AS the climate genial for invalds Mrs
Gen. Downing, of Denver, one OF our generous SIS
ters, offers II site for Home within mile of Den
ver and equaing in extent the grounds available
in any State. This subject was brought by the
W.RC. before our Legislature a year ago, but some
wealthy, purse proud old soldier, who never went
hungry or cold, thought monument more fitting
to perpetuate the memory OF our heroes dead and
living, and the bill was laid over. Now our Repre-
sentative at Washington has promised Us help, and
may Heaven crown his efforts.
Our retiring President, Mrs. Kennedy, gave an
interesting account of her attendance upon the an
nual Convention at Portland. Her parting address
was full of wise suggestions and she retireS with
honor, to be succeeded by Mrs Mary j. Teford, n
charter member of the WR.C. and for the frs: two
years National Corresponding Secretary on the
staff OF Mcsdames Barker and Sherwood. Better
STILL she was an honored nurse in the Army of the
Cumberland, and then and now devoted to the SOL
dier and all that Is dear to him. Comrades present
at the Encampment greatly extolicd her grand
work and rejoice i'll choice for leader in 1886.
During our session we were honored with many
visits from comrades in attendance upon the De-
partmcnt and by invitation participated i'll their
grand Campfire. 1t wasa memorable accession, full
of "reminiscences of the great heroic days. The
Encamp:neut and Convention held joint installa-
ton. Our officers are as follows: Pres, Mary
Jewctt Teliord, Denver; ;. N.-P., Sarah e. Street,
Leadviiie; J.V.P., Charlotte Cole, Golden Treas,
Olive Hogc, Denver; Counselor, Katie c. Kennedy,
Denver Chap L. j. lngersoi' Renver; ] l. g.; 4. F.
Springs. Delegates to- National Encampment, 5. Il.
Street, Leadviile; l.. j. lngersoi, Denver; aliss
McNett Golden; Alternates +. T.. Klucl. Denver;
Mrs Clayton Golden Council of Administration
Mrs. A Anderson, Mrs. Nj. a. Berwick, Mrs. c.
A. Hawes, Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Clayton As three
of the above officers were not present i'll Cunvcn-
ton the Department President had IA special in
StallatiOn nj the rooms of the Veteran Corps Den
yer, when the ladies We're honored and surprised
by the presentation of flag by Conrade Kennedy,
A. A G., and his wife, our Past Department Prcsi-
dent, with the request that they i'll turn present it
to the Military SCHOOL of Denver, Gen sawyer
Principal A little later Gen Sawyer made his APP
pearance, when Mrs. Telford made touching
presentation, responded to with true soldicrly
feeling by Gen. Sawyer. The evening was most
happy one-Mrs. NJ. q. Honeysde. Cor. Sec, Vet
eran Corps, Denver, Colo.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
At the third annual Convention, Department of
New York held at Syracuse, Mrs. Sarah G. Nichols
was unanimously elected Department President to
serve "A third term, the Convention compmenting
her with IA rising vote Mrs. Nichols has carried to
her work the indomitable WILL energy and enthu-
siasm which characterized her illustrous ancestor
Ethan Allen, the hero of Tcondcroga. She has
made a winning fight and brought the Department
of New York through many difficulties to Il firm
footing in the W.R.C
El,n inpX ono of ,p1 inter and
harmony and the delegates could well congra ulate
themselves upon the progress made. The annual
address of the Department President was full of
heartily cheer, and was strong plea for the best
work Of all loyal women, " to care for the sick and
dying; 10 look after tic INDECENT and he pess ones
to restore cheerfuness III the many desoate homes;
to feed Tie hungry; 10 c,othe the naked and by
our l. ind and deeds cheer the disconsoate ones "
Following are the officers installed by Past Com
mandcr- IL jhicf Van DcTvoOrt, the only honorary
member of the Woman's Relief Corps in its National
capacity. 1t will be seen that Mrs Mink of Syri-
cuse, was reelected to the responsible office Of
Senior cc-Presidemt, and was presented by Root
Corps with beautiful badge regulation pattern:
Department President, Mrs. Sarah &. Nichols, Au-
burn; S. V.-P., Mrs. Sarah c. Mink, Syracuse; J.
V.-P., Mrs Kitty NJ Dicks, Utica; Treas, Mrs
Mary f. Jennings, Warsaw; Chap, Mrs Mary Il.
Newell, Brooklyn. Council of Administration:
Mrs Martha T.. Rivers, lion; Mrs isenbies, Clio
versville; Mrs Mary T.. Seeley, Syracuse; Mrs
Anna Cleary, Rochester; Mrs. Mary Bartholomew,
Cuba Deegate-at-larse, Mary Jane Munsee. Clio
California in August: Il. II. Barrett, Sing Sing: Re-
gina V. Auer, Syracuse; Stimson smith, New York;
Helena Chapelie, New York; /. l.. Guon, Seneca
Falls; Martha Torrcy, Albany; Mrs Beebe Ham
ilton; Carrie Merriam, Syracuse; Mary Newell
Brooklyn; Isabella Stanley, Dunkirk; Alternates:
Laura Bootman Norwich; Lizzie Purcell Glovcrs-
vile; Helen Foster, Ion Josephine Rich, Rome;
Nellie Snyder, Rome; Mary L. Johnson, Warsaw
Margaret Hoi,on, long Island; Miss Carrie Sharpe,
Utica; Miss Celia Randolph, Seneca Falls Hannah
Butcher, Gloversvie. a.
Root Relief Corps entertained the Delegates in n
hosp!tabe and handsome manner, and at the re-
.iypn by Root PDSt and COrDS Mrs
Travcr, Department Secretary, IN behalf of the De-
partment presented Mrs Nichols elegant gold
badge set with beautiful diamond. In an auto
graph album, the gift of Root Corps which was
presented upon the same occision appears the
names of all contributing Corps.
The Department OF New'h ork max es fine linan-
cial showing. and its standing with the G. r. is
best indicated by the following editorial comment
from the Syracuse Times: The comrades who ad-
dressed the WomaEs Relief Corps evidently con-
sidered confession good for the soul, for the bur
den Of their speech WAS douets fears and unwilling
co-oDeratou the outset OF the organization OF th.
different Corps bnt free admission OF the ef-
fective work performed and assurance of hearty
cooperation III the 1uture'
THE FAR NORTHWEST.
Vancouver, Wash. Ter. has a fourishing Corps,
Ellsworth No. 3. instituted by Provisional Prcsi-
dent Viola G.. Kenyon with the following officers:
Pres, Eunice Briggs S.V.-P., Carrie Harner; J.
V.-P., Martha Louise Conner; See, Minnie West;
Treas Annie Brown; Chap, Leanah Renslce;
Con, Annie Muilerin g., Jennie Munson; Asst
Con, Mary Ann Preston; Asst g., Angeline Stew
ard.
Officers of Stevens Corps, Seattle, Wash Ter are
as follows: Pres Helen Burke; $. V.-P. Eliza
Robbins; J.V.-P, NJ J. Brunk; See, Miss frankie
Maori Co" Anna "fs Pnesnsy Ehsp Maggie ps Sy
water; Asst Con-. May Griswold; Asst Co. Emma
Elliott.
At the installation of officers of Custer Corps No
g Tacoma and officers of Custer Post, No. G. Com
rade Stone was presented with a beautiful gold
enameled GAR. watch charm, b. IL. Confer, s. of
", making the presentation speech.