The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-04-19

The reception rendered Louise N. Robbins, De-
partmcnt President Of Michigan, by Woodbury.
Post and Corps, ut the Adrian (AIich} Opera House.
was well-earned distinction of an able and ad
mirable officer. On that occasion Mrs. Robbins
was presented by Gen Humphrey, in behalf of
Woodbury. Post, with q beautiful gaVel made OF
apple-wood handsomely carved and ornamented
with the enblems, in metal, of the GAR, WR.C.
and .. OF V. badges IN accepting the gavei Mrs.
Robbins made fervid and imprisoned address,
in which she named the gavei Woodbury. in
honor ofthe departed hero for whom the Post is
named, dedicating IL TO the sacred trust OF Fra
ternIty, Charity and Loyalty" The Editor OF the
W.R.C. Department of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNEwas
entertained by Mrs Robbins ard her mother, Mrs.
Royal Bamum, and had, indeed, royal well
come. Mrs. Robbins is tie wife of Maj r. b. Rob
bins, 4th Mich. Cav. breyettcd LieutenantCoionel
for mertorious conduct May j. 1864, in which bat
tie he was severely wounded; whom Gen. Garfield
appointed United States Consul to Ottawa Ontario,
where Colonel and Mrs. Robbins spent four de-
lightful years.
Myron Baker Corps, No e. Morenoi Mich, was
organized ia November 1885, and has proved
perfect success with 20 members present in good
standing. The Postand Corps hold monthly soeials.
&. a. Adams returns thanks as follows:
Our thanks are due our lady friends
For ali they do and say
To cheer the soldiers sombeT hours
And help them on their way.
They meet to lend a helping hand
To those who with US stay,
And deck the graves with choicest flowers
OF those who pass away.
The many wants they have supplied,
And aid so kindly given,
Will sweeten all their joys of life
Aud be their JOY in heaven.
Officers of Prescott Corps No. 81, Salem, o.
President, Frances a. Baird S.V-P., Susan Baker;
J.V.-P., Nancy Flick; Sec Ethel Edwards Treas
Sarah Rolen; Chap, Rose Heaceclz; Con, Sophie
Baker; g., Sadie Sprague A G., Name Phillips;
A. g., Cora Wright
Edna NJ Yost, Corresponding Secretary, Corps
No. 4, Canton, o., reporting a supper and enter
tainment given by Post and Corps, netting Sl30.6j
writes as follows Under the management of our
very able and efficient President, Ada Z. Clark,
Past Department Secretary, we have expended in
charity the first quarter S5 80 and have very nearly
500 in our rcGef fund. The committee has made
% visits We have assisted u families embracing
70 individuals, and have increased our membership
from 81 to S. We feel that the prospects of a very
rapid increase IN membership Is very encouraging
indeed
Agnes c. Northropp Corps, No. g. Mauston, Wis,
had recent visit from Charity Rusk Craig, De-
partment President Mrs Craig found this one of
the oldest Corps, had expended a great deal in
charity at home. besides assisting other Corps and
the Soldiers Home at Waupaea. At "A reception
rendered in the evening at the Methodist Church,
Mrs. Craig gave an admirable resume Of the
Wonan's Relief Corps, and what ii proposed 10 do
in the future; that II was organized TO assist the
old soldiers; that u could be recruited until its
proportions would be greater than any other
known organization, and thus the wants of the
old soldiers increased as they must of necessity
and their ranks grow continually thinner, they
could supply them all, aud at last take their place
on Memorial Day IN commemorating the dead by
covering their graves with flowers.
The following resolution was passed March 10 by
Corps No. 81, WateTvjlle. MINI, Mrs. Dr. Case,
Presidents Mary G. Kingsley, Secretary
Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to
remove from us our sister, Josephine Rice:
Re8oiUed That we rs a Corps have lost "A faithful
and earnest worker, and we would hereby ex-
press our sympathy to her family in their sad be-
reavement
Washburn Post and Corps, Madison, Wis, gave
a surprise party to Comrade Victor Wayman, Co.
NJ 18th III. Cav, and his wife Martha Wayman on
the 9th anniversary Of their marriage and the 18th
birthday OF Mrs. Wayman, the last week of March
Mrs Wayman was presented with an elegant chair
inn Aipf Hold
handsome cover ofsiik and gold tinsel. Mrs. e. f.
Thomas made an appropriate presentation speech
on behalf OF the Corps OF which Mrs. Wayman is a
/ worthy member.
Any chiIdless home needing the patter of tiny
feet to break its solemn loniness should be located
near " The Retreat at Toledo, o., where there are
! many waits waiting snug corner in some
generous heart and home. Any one wanting tc
! adopt bright boy baby, or a little girl, who vii
! some day be hGlp-mate and companion, should
/ address. for particulars Mrs. Judge g. ID. Potter
President of the Retreat, Jefferson street, Toledo
| Every Nebraska woman who writes reterates
| the statement that the Nebraska Convention wa.
] the grandest meeting they ever attended. Ham
| J. Ebright Of Tecumseh, says: I'VE elected one o.
the best women in the State for our President-AIrs
| Emma Manchester of Lincoln. We are growing
| in numbers wonderfully. The Department il
| every respect is in excellent condition. If YOU
! would only give me room would like to tell yol
! how much we think Of THE NATIONAL. TRIBUNE
! and how good a President we had last year"
The marriage of Rev Mary Garard Nationa
Chaplain, Womau's Relief Corps, TO ]. Roin An
drcws Omaha, Neb., was solemnized at the Church
! Of the Good Shepherd, Morrison, ILL.,, of which
| Miss Garard has some years been the pastor, by
! Rev Florence Koliock at O'Clock Tuesday even
ing April TO- The Woman's Relief Corps was rep
resented by the National President Mrs. Hampton
and congratuiatory letters ana kilograms were for
warded by numerous members of the NaLiona
Staff Mary Garard Andrews is one of the ables
and most earnest women III the ranks of the w X
G.; persuasive, eloquent orator, and lovely aHC
loveabic woman. Members OF the Order every
whe will unite with THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE il
90. 4 4 Add oil
in this life and that which Is to come.
Buford Corps, Central City, Neb., gave Martha
Washington Tea Party on WashIngton's Birthday
Specia! attention to costumes and decorations Ne
receipts S63.3O TO aid in furnishing the Nebraska
Soldiers Home. Buford Corps is making quilts
tides and many useful articles and hope To- hay,
furnishings ready for entire cottage by the tim
the Home is opened. This magnificent worl
shows the character Of the Corps. Officers for 1888
President +. q. LOgue; .. N.-P., Mira Hulce: J
V.-P., Mary AIcCami Chap, Annie Clark; Sec.
NJ. j. Conner; Treas, =. j. Stern; Con, Kati,
Hostettcr; G., NJ. c, Best A. g., Martha Brown
A G., Nancy Foster.-Meiiie O. Hards, Corps Cor
March 10 Warner Corps No. TO- was institute,
at Louisville Ky by Jennie r. Flanagan Presi
dent of George II. Ihomas Corps, No z, assistet
by Mary Rchard-, Susan C0burn, Mary A Elk
ington and Katie Jones; 10 charter mombers
Officers installed: President, Susan Mckay; s. V
p, Carrie Green J. VI, Annie Lewis; Sec
Belle Adams; Treas, Betty Grigsby; Chap. Luc
Holmes; Con, Martha Washington; c., Josie Pra
! Their; 4. c., Priscilla Green a. G., Emma Elliott
Speeches, songs and grand supper.
May Z. Thurstoa, on Feb 16, accompanied b
Mrs. Name Lindsey Treasurer of Corps IS, inst
tuted Gibson Corps No. IL, at Greenfield, o.. wit
20 charter members. officers President, Annie i
Gibson 5. Y-P., Alice G. Moler; J. Y.-P, Emm
NJ. Miller; Sec Margaret +. Wilson; Treas, Kat
V. Douglass; Chap, Jennie l. Elliott; Con- Jenui
II. Lone; a. c., Hannah b. Robinson; c., Josie
Anshutz; A. c., Mary V. Wickershaui.
Officers Of John n b I'll Corps, No. Is, Washing
ton c. H., o.: President, Lizzie Carpenter. s. v
p, Ella Jenkins; J. V.-P., Elizabeth Lydy; Sec
Lizzie Snyder Treas, Name Lindsey Chap
Mary V, Logan; Con. Phebe Shum; A. c.. Lid
Bales; c., Kate CrochI; 4. G.. Anna b. Sims; Oh
ganist, Fanny Kidd. Feb l death removed
lovely member Mary :. Wilson, wife of Post SUI
geon c. NJ Wilson. She possessed more than ord
nary Christian integrity, aud her death was as
crown to her life, full of nope aud triumph
Mclean Corps, No. IT, a. Reading Pa auxiliar
10 Post No. lG, is growuF rapidly in strength an
numbers, now having - eulbership of $50 wit
several applicants avail l. y initiation In the yea
the Corps held two Package Parties, realzin
about $751; and on the 2ist anniversary of the OF
ganization Of the Post the Corps presented it wit
2S Corps flags, which have been tastefully arrange
, around the Post room.
, Officers Of Robert Mitchell cops, No. 126 Marion