The National tribune., 1888-04-26

ure that orcutt Relief Corps. Kalamazoo. Mich,
membership 90. has taken in its work. Also,
how Charity Dykeman, one OF the W. r C. mothers,
of Jackson, Mich took nine OF the " r G.. dele
gates to her home aud entertained them Hospitality
when they had missed connection, while on their
way from the Department Convention az lansing
Mrs. De Kraker. " no is the widow Of a brave sol
der, voices the sentiment of many when she says;
These Conventions and the friendship growing
good 10 be of the soldier household.
Lewis Corps Xenia, o., held grand Campfire
In celebration OF their first anniversary at the Opera
House. Charlotte Davidson, Corps President pre-
sided gracefully and delivered a fine address re-
viewing the grand work of the year. At the close
the Post presented with fine banner, which
they will carry Memorial Day. The death % Sllle
NJ. Hioiing, active member, is mourued by the
Corps. Post and Corps attended the funeral in
body and sent floral offerings. The burial ritual Of
the WR.C. was an impressive closing Of the exer-
ciSes.
The official programs OF the Department OF Wash
| ington and Alaska, GAR and " re, held April
| Is and 10 at Seattle, were both unique and hand
| some. Title page in eolors. Great is Western
enterprise.
| The grand march at the Old Folks Party given
by James A. Garfield Corps, No. s Ieadvilie Colo,
was "a beautiful sight, led by Martha and George
| Washington. with Sir William Risley and wife,
! Benjamin Franklin, Ethan Allen and hosts Of
76ers. The tables groaned with the good things Of
| a New England supper, aud social and financial
success was scored again.
Eugene Reynolds Corps, No. 156, Beuefontaine o.,
with the Post and : OF V. gave Fair, lasting five
days and netting 81. 100; part proceeds TO be used
in furnishing G. \. r. hail. One Of the elegant silk
quits made by the Corps so voted the
1 popular President, Mary A. Wilkinson. Consider
| able relief work was done b. the Corps through
/ the Winter.
| Jacob Banker Corps No III AIiddIetovyn o
| held Fair in March, running IL nights clearing
S465 500 Of which turned over to the Post for
| a relief fund Though numbering bat 20 members,
/ the Corps Is a host IN all good works.
Frank Bartlett Corps. 81. Helena Cal. Il reported
| by the Past Department President, Sarah Pratt
! Carr, one of the finest in the Department. The
Corps IS constantly at work, and its bounties are
| many. At one Of its Winter sOcals. the Corps gave
| the Post handsome flag, and surprised in
| turn by beautiful Bible, " Mother Ransom re
| ceiviug 1t in touching manner. or last years
entertainments the first realized $50; the second
Millado Party S2e5 20; the third for W R. G. Home,
san Jose, Sl35.40; the fourth. Mrs. Jarley5 Wax
Works. for Post relief fund, SO. Receipts from all
| sources, 81 200.
Morris Mcmillan Relief Corps, Wilmington, o.,
instituted Oct. H. lSSG. by Mary E. Bancroft, De-
| partment Senior ice-President Is a happy band
| OF workers, whose good deeds brighten all their
pathway. July, ls57, the Corps presented the Sons
Of Veterans C ycifI "a l,.,fJz1r,, iar, Address
by Sutro Fuller (now Mrs. Dr.. L. J. Hill St. Louis,
| Moi response By D. y. Wilson. grand joint
4th OF July celebration by Post and Corps COM
memorated the Nations holiday. Inspection by
| Lizzie Folkerth, Of Camden and its attendant
| Campfire, infused new zeal into the Corps. At a
joint installation of Post and Corps COmrade Carl
! Bancroft aud Mrs Bancroft, Columbus, were the
| installing officers. Mrs. Sylvia A. Matthews, re
| triug President, was presented with a handsome
gold badge, and there a rare festive occasion
In March the Corps and sons Of Veterans Joined IN
a Campfire and Bazaar, realizing 800. Corps mem
in body and meet their sisters from 50 States and
! Territories. Officers. President. Idle Moon
5. V.-P., Emma Moody; j. V--P Sally Mcmillan
Sec = Mary y. Madden Treas, Matte F. DOani
Chap Martha Doan; Con. Martha South; c. Ella
Bloom; A. c., Martha Williams 4. G., Gracie
Huffman.
Lizzie r Herricz, Department Secretary o
Washington Territory, writes that Viola =. Ken
yon Department President, has lately been on
trip east OF the mountains visiting Corps and giving
instruction. Her stay at each place was brief, bu
she metwith q wagm reception every where, and re
turned home more than pleased with the many kline
attentions she received and the amounted worE
accomplished in short q time. She visited \
Lincoln and Warren Corps, at Waiia Waila; A
Sully Corps, at Dayton; Meade Corps, at Norti
/ Yakima; SeCgwick Corps, at Spokane Falls. &ut
| organized a new Corps Jos. ParsonsJ at EiIcns
burg. with 10 charter members, and installed
the following officers: President, Esther NJ. ku
chen; s. V.-P., Eliza Robinson; J. UP, Carrie
Cook Sec'y, Emma G. Keen; Treas, Carrie Hen
ton; Chap, Emily Hornbeck; Con-, Lillian Robin
son; G., Myra Ford a. g., Jennie Brown.
Hannah NJ. Leslie, Department Secretary o
seulbled 1T the lovely home of DR.. G. g. White an,
his most estimable wife, 5IEs. Frances E " hIte
Department Aid, Columbus o.. on the eve Of Narcl
20, the occasion being reception rendered Mrs
Belle I. Baglcy, the Department President of ONO
With warm and kindly greeting she was receives
! by host Of comrades and fheir wives from tn
Capital City. and was universally pronounced th
= belle" of the evening. The Department wa
. represented by the Department Secretary an
Treasurer. who accompanied her, and were highl
pleased with the entertainment. Mrs. White a
assisted by Mrs. Julia A. FELTON,, National AIC
N.R.C., q most worthy lady, and one who wins Oh
| love Of ali who know her. sumptuous rep1s
was served to which all did ample justice. tn
band discoursed sweet music, adding 10 the Hiread
happy blending of voices rendering the scene on
which will ever be impressed upon the tablets
perity continue to abide with the hospitable no.
and hostess Of No. 40 Neil avenue"