The National tribune., 1886-03-11

ladies joined in making application for Corps the
same evening. Later the Corps instituted by
McKittriclS Corps and officers installed as follows
by Com. Knap: Pres, Mrs. g. s Smith; s V.-P,
Mrs. II. b. Ormsbee; J: V.-P.. Mrs. G. T. Downing;
Sec, Mrs. III. Z. Grub; Treas, Mrs. Geo. Simpson;
Chap. Mrs. ID. D.WeatherwaX; Con, Mrs. /. H. Belts
c., Mrs. l.. l.. Long
Relief Corps, Dunkrk Pres. Mary L. Jones; s.
V.-P Isabella Stanley; J. V.-P. Elizabeth Heyl;
Sec, Estelle Hilton; Treas, Mary Thomas: Chap,
Mary Chapman; Con, Ellen ID. G.. Cushing; g.,
Ella D. Garrngton; Asst Con, Mary Robinson;
department Inspector, is greatly complimented by
the Corps.
S. T. Bartle Corps, No. 40 Cuba, forwarded ap-
propriate resolutions to Maj. Anderson and family
Topeka. on the death of Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. L.
o. Clapp, Mrs. NJ. f. Flanegin Comrade NJ NJ
Stebbins, Corps Secretary Mrs. Henrietta o. Malley
OF the same Corps, has our thanks for a kind letter
giving n glowing picture of the happy relations
istins between Post and Corps. Mrs Barthoo-
NEW, Fast President was presented with n badge
by Commander Thompson upon retiring from
office.
Dahigren Corps, New York city, where covers
were laid for 20 members and their husbands was
a grand success Mrs. Denison, Department In
spector, was among the guests
Thad Stevens Corps, New York city, is the Sec
ond largest in the State, and in Corps work is Al.
Bendix Corps, No. 81 New York city: Pres, Mrs.
j: V.-P., Mrs. Addie Dcmarest Chap, Mrs. Geral-
dine Gerken; Sec, Mrs. Annie Rutan; Treas, Mrs.
Mary f. Smith Con, Mrs Porter.
Martin McNIartin Corps, No. ~ Johnstown, insti-
tuted by Department President Sarah c. Nichols,
assisted by Mrs. Lansing, Department Chaplain, and
Candy Corps, No. Z, GloversvilIe: Pres. Mrs.
SIENNA NJ Bronx; S. V.-P., Mrs. w. II. Deforest
). p-P Mrs. i. Earl; Sec. Mrs. Maria Van
Mrs. NJ Ellis Con. Mrs, w. H. Doubleday; Asst
Conn, Mrs. J. w. Hagedorn; c., Mrs J. II. Dem
mark Asst. G.. Mrs. ID. S. Hewitt.
Bootman; S. V.-P, Mary Terwillger; J. V.-P.,
Nellie Pruyne; Sec, Alice NJ. Halbert; Cor. Sec,
Lizzie Gilman; Treas, Dcalia A. smith; Chap,
Luthera Smith; Con, Libbie Marvin; Asst. Con-,
Sophie Duran c., Stella MalIan.
Conundrum-COmrade Holmes wants to know if
son of comrade of Battery NJ marries daughter
of a comradc of the Sth II. A, if it makes the two
organizations brOthersn- -law?-R. a. f., Post
Peter a. Porter, Wilson, n. Y.
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Department of Oregon, w.
re, held its annual convention at Portland, Jan.
2S and %. The following is the roster of the De-
partment for the ensuing year with headquarters at
Portland: Pres Mrs. Eliza Cookin; $. Y:-P., Mrs.
Hattie Cooper; J. V.-P., Mrs. Agnes E. Dinsmoor;
Sec, Mrs. Fannie f. LOunsbury; Treas, Mrs.
Annie Fishburn; Chap. Mrs. Laura NJ. Thomes;
Counsellor, Mrs Ida Il BabcociS; Instituting and
Installing Officer, Miss Emma Crawford.
Sumner Corps, East Portland was instituted Jan.
70, making the four Corps organized during the
President. Our per capita tax raised to so cts
per member annually, in hopes of liqudating
Indebtedness to National Headquarters, and for
the same reason it was voted not to print the pro-
ceedings of conventions, did not understand
it obligatory Much good has resulted from the
Order in Oregon, and in highest anticipa-
tions of enjoying the privilege of attending the
next National Convention, hoping to learn and
improve thereby.-Agnes Z. DinsmoOr, Depart
Junior Vice-President and Past Department Secre-
tary.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: do not wish you to think, be-
cause have made no recent report of the work
done in the Department of Ohio. that there is none
being done. The fact Is that every day is brmful
of work, good cheer from every direction coming
to help make if not lighter, at least brighten our
labor5 OF love. Were L ever to try and tell all the
good things that happen in the W.R.C. would
want all THE TRIBUNE and then, think, call for
more room, and if some of the Corps arc not men,
toned this work it will be because they have not
notified Headquarters for anxious for
their reports and welfare as they can be. The an
swers come from every direction, doing well, har-
monious, happy in work blessings and help
ings and many delightful things coming that
only we at the center where all lines come in, can
know. L think the best report can give is to let
each speak for themselves. This L Will say, the
Winter has
OPENED WITH RENEWED ZEAL
and interest in the Department, all learning their
work fully, and striving to become perfect in
it. Corps G6, Columbus. o. has elected officers for
ensuing year, and are fully armed and equipped
for the Winter campaign, and 1t Will prove hard
for all this season. but think their officers and
members fully able to maintain their present high
standard. Mrs Bancroft the newly-eIected Presi-
dent has the love and esteem of the ladies' and her
husband ably seconds her i'll her efforts to succeed
At the last meeting they initiated Ia. Andrews
33, Ashland, is in 4 fouriShng condition. and
everything is passing pleasantly there, the LADIES
enjoying their work. Corps 80, of Lebanon, q new
Corps. is growing nicely, initiated three at last
meeting, nine applications pending. the ladies tax
ing up the work in earnest spirit. Corps So
Westervllc is not large Corps, but all very much
interested in the work. They opened an art and
loan exhibition, to continue through the holidays.
Canton Corps, No. i, is doing we'll and holding a
series of very successful and enjoyable entertain
mentS. Mitchell, IS. South Toledo, contributed a
box for the Xenla Home Christmas gift, and they
will be rewarded for their generous deeds. Quig-
gle, IS, and Corps 50, Mt Washington also sent
boxes for Christmas gifts to the children
WHOSE FATHERS DID so MUCH
for their country, and many others contributed of
which have had no notification. Buckley, %,
Akron, sent SO The Corps closed n bazaar, run
ming several days III November, clearing between
$500 and $500, and find ample work to do to keep
all busy; They are a ia iawIbIdlng l and prosperous
ladies' just closed of the most successful fairs
ever given anywhere for the number, netting
Sl.200. They live workers, true ladies, and
socially individually. and collectively power i'll
their community. Corps 81, Salem. is increasing i'll
zeal and numbers and are anticipating profitable
and pleasant years work. Although Mrs. Glenn
mer retires from the Presidents chair, having
served two erms she still continues to her good
head and kind heart in the interest of the Corps.
Corps l6, Mt Vernon has been very prosperous and
alive. They have just lost a member by death, the
ladies mnstering to their suffering sister through
her illness of diphtieria, and furnishing shroud
and flowers but public services were held,
they did not use the burial service.
Corps Is. Van Vert, has also lost member by
death the sister leaving n husband and eight
children the ladies doing all they could for their
long-suiferng sister. This Corps is of the
brightest corps III the Department. ION Dew, ~,
Buchtel needs aud deserves special mention for
their earnest endeavor to succeed in their work.
Mrs Kate Hickman. Assistant lnstituting and In
stalliug Officer says: found them so earnest to do
right so anxious TO succeed, little band ofwomen
i'm n mining region striving to be of use. God will
bless their earnest endeayor." Lo5ure 20, Wauseon,
are an energetic Corps, of which Mrs. Mary G..
Eager Department Chaplain, is President. They are
giving a course OF lectures by Gen. Gibson Bishop
j. Weaver, Rev. Il. j. Sheppard. and others to re-
penish relief fund. FoOte 10, Cincinnati have Just
given a reception and ball, and it proved II great
success. They had 800 guests, gave fine lunch,
and had fine singing and reciatonS by comrades
of the GA They are small in numbers, but are
at the front in the work of making the work of the
Order a success Patehin Corps, Z, is always doing
good Mrs. Fowler, their President, being one of
the kind
WHO CANNOT HELP 1T,
and the ladies who assist her have caught he spirit
They have disposed of fine guilt held social,
sold their baskets, and realized SIS. They are "a
brave loyal band of ladies. Mrs Myers, President
of Department, and Mrs. Fowler lately visited
Dyer Corps, Painesville, and found them doing
nicely. The comrades met with them part of the
evening Hand-Shalsiny, short speeches, singing,
ETC. the presentation of old battle flag, by
events of the evening. The flag received with
gratitude i'll behalf of the Corps, by Mrs. Gertrude
Cav Corps President, in exeellant speech |
Delos Northway Corps, Il, will have II hall to
meet in soon they wishing better quarters for some
time. This Corps is worthy of praise for their
work of the last year. Hamlin Corps, IS, is pros
porous harmonious and happy. How much those
words mean. Death recently removed Il member,
and the Corps at the request of the lady husband
performed the
IMPRESSIVE BURIAL SERVICE
of the Order Hazlette Corps, IL, have reelected