The National tribune., 1888-04-05
Denartment GleanIngs.
DEPARTMENT OF mAsscHUsErTs.

DEAR TRIBUNE: The severe storm which has 50
destroyed property and prevented all intercourse
between Tic East and West, prevented us from re-
cciving The regular visit Of The NATIONAL TIRE
USE. We missed il like a friend.
Since our last letter, our Corps here IN Massa-
chusctis have been busy usual IN their work OF
relief As time advances we can see more and
more the necessity OF work So many Of
veterans are answering the great Commanders
summons, leaving their dear ones TO our and
affection; and may the time never come when
shall grow cold or our care cease.
Pill Sheridan Post and Corps, No. g. OF Salem,
rendered 10 Mrs Emma r. Lowd, Department
President and for four years President of Salem
Corps, reception IN honor Of her recent election
- the Office Of Department President. There
present many invited guests. Among the number
were Past Department Commander Geo >. Evans;
Past Department Inspector y. Read Wales, and
Col 3. i. Cook; =, Agnes Parker, Department
Counselor; Mary i. Knowles. Department Junior
Eice-PTesideut, and Augusta Wales. Department
Inspector. Several Corps sent representatives TO
offer their congratulations. The Commander Of
Phil Sheridan Post presided, and rich treat Of mu-i
cal and literary talent was presented. Mrs LoWa
was called upon. and responded IN her usual easy
happy manner. She then presented by the
Post Commander with q very fine French clock.
the gift Of the comrades of Post 81. Past Post Com
manGcr Dudley followed with magnificent basket
o. flowers, the gilt OF friends. SirS. Parker, Past
Department President, extended her congratulate
toHs aud support ia very touching manner.
ComraGc EvEu5's remarks were full Of patriotic
ardnr. CUmrade Wales and others addressed tile
gathering, after which refreshments were served.
followed by remarks from many friends This
plainly the place Mrs. Lowd holds in the hearts Of
her own Corps, the Post 10 which it is auxiliary
aud the Corps in the vicinity
hu. Logan Rodman Corps, No. 81 New BEDFORD
have just assisted their Post In a very successful
fair opened by National Junior Vice Commander
.n- Chief !. &. Iiuehau and Emma D. Iowd De
paTimeul President W.RC. At the conclusion Of
Mrs. IOwG- remarks size presented with 2
beaulfu. basket OF flowers by the President Of
Corps 10. ST. a pledge Of loyalty TO the honored
head q OK Department. Three cheers were then
called for By the Post Commander for ComFade
LiueHan ana Mrs. Lowd, which were given with a
viii. The Post aud Corps IN New Bedford work
together ia utmost harmony.-Eya T. Cook, Cor
responding Secretary, Gloucester. Mass
DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The fourth annual Convention,
Department Of Missouri W.R.C. was held at TTeu-
. ton, GruRdy Co. on the 18th and 18th of March.
There were 20 delegates present and very great IN
teTe=t manifested. The Convention was exceed
ingly pleasant, the weather delightful, and tie ci-
Of Trenton threw open their homes ana did all
in their power 10 make our stay pleasant and sue
. cecdca beyond their expectations. Our officers
FOR the coming year are competent and fully
alive 90 the responsibility Of the positions they
have accepted. They were Installed IN connection
with The officers Of the CA r. at the Opera House
by Sarah j. Martin, Department President assisted
by Henrietta Sile7meler, Past Department Frcsi-
/ Gcut After the installation Mrs. Mary II Shep-
herd, on behalf Of the Department Of Missouri in
an eloquent speech presented the retiring Depart
mcut President with elegant Past Presidents
badge Of solid gold the cross set with - diamonds
30 represent tine j. original States. On the reverse
Sarah J. Martin by Department Of Missouri.
/ W.R.G., 1888. This testimonial complete
surpri5e-so much that Mrs Martin could not re-
/ sYoud but by fearful eyes and eloquent silence.
Our records fOr the year show that Dee. 81 1856,
there were s2i members in good standing; Dec q
1857. .g5y members an increase OF l3y. Eight new
Corps were instituted and from Jan J. lsss 10 date
/ OF Convention six new Corps with 100 charter mem
/ beers. Dee. 81, 1856 the Corps in this Department
had in their al relief funds S5g5.9s; receipts
Tor This fund during the year, 81 6)353i expended,
| e--s1 ~, leaving balance on hand III relief fund
of -,I13} The Convention voted 70 set aside one
I fourth Oh lle money Ia the treasury Tor a Depart
+ maGt relief fund Our Department Is entirely free
from debt and supplies on hand amounting To
$3.50 with about $50 IN our treasury, with pei
capita tax almost due for the first quarter. Our ia
! turc looks promising, and with the excellent staff
| oi officers and the hearty cooperation Of cacl
| member yye cannot fail having a successful year
President, Rose J.. hlmba!I Nevada = N-P,
I MaTiaa J.. Powell, st. Louis; j. N.-P., Bessie i
Young. Kansas City; Sec, Alice $. Hancock. Ne
Faat. Treas, Addic =. cornish, Cameron Chap.
/ Martina III. Bronson. Macon City. ms agues Il;
Russell, 80. Joseph Iustiiutug and Installing on
Ger Sarah J. liuTtlu Br0OkiicId Executive Boarf
So Joseph; Hattie =. Miner, Springfield; Annie
J. Iiii Springfield Mary a. LinG.e King cry
Amanda IL. -WayZc, Trenton; Mary II. Sheu
herd, Hgg0ktieid; Alice II. Jones, Kansas City
AIteFuatcs-AIuggjc l.. Butler. ST. LoDis; Sophia
AIel.lFaiuc. 81. Louis; Annie Goldsmith, 81 Louis
1 Georgia CraHdaii, Brookheld.
DEPARTMENT or NEW JERSEY.
/ DEAR TRIBUNE; The fourth annual Convention
/ Department Of New Jersey, held at IrcutQu- -
/ aud 10, was characterized by LsTsIonv and stric
| attention TO business. Ia the aJseuce OF the Pres
dent, who was called asssy by the sickness of he
= mother Convention was ably presided over b.
the senior Vice President, Mary G. tanning lie
| gentle aud refining influence pervadcd ali hearts
and very many returned TO their homes feeling tina
they bad been instructed and benefited The Off
! GERS installed by National Junior Vice President
NiaTy J. Iugrahau are as follows: President Mar
q. tanning. Trenton $ N:-P,, Amanda O'Daniel
, Trenton; J.Y.-P., Kate J. Shultz New Brunswick
Sec Amanda J. s. Covert Trenton; Trcas. Mar
l.. Walker Trenton; Chap, Jane +. Devoe Hobo
, / ken; Counselor, Annie v Titus, Trenton; InspeC
tor, Mary T. ApPleby, Old Bridge; Iustituling mn
Installing Officer, AbbyJ Whittier, New Brunswick
Executive Board-Charlote II. Marsh Elizabeth
port Eveiiue @. Grant Paterson; Sarah 4. Reed
/ long Branch; Susie T. Wilkes, Trenton; Lucy {
! Phillips, HoboEon. Delegates-Helen i. Bray
| Hobollen, tat !argc1 Eleanor hutchinson, Sout
Amboy. Aitcrnates-jane l.. Devoe, Hobokeu
Laura Jenkins, Salem. Three Corps were inst
2 tutcd prior TO Convention, of which was XII
patrick, No. Il, Elizabethport, instituted by Ma
= iional J. V.-P. Mary J. lngraham with the follow
| ing officers: President Charlotte II. Marsh S v