The National tribune., 1888-03-22
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GIeanings from National HeadQuar-
ters---NOteS from the Departments.
Department Gleanings.

aims was never greater than at the present time.
Many Post Commanders are asking for instructions
with q view TO having auXiliaties where formerly
the utmost indifference prevailed,
Our new National Aid. Mrs. Olive Hogle, has
just instituted q very fiourshing Corps OF p men,
our Department President. Mrs. Mary Jewett
Telford has visited the Corps throughout the State
very faithfully during the past year although some
of them are located hundreds of miles from De-
partment headquarters. On one trip OF a few days
the President travelled than 900 miles.
Colorado labors under great disadvantages in
that the Corps situated many hundreds OF miles
apart, and the expense OF visiting them IS not in
considerable.
This Department is greatly pleased with the
work of the new National administration in pre-
pairing new blanks forthe use of Corps and Depart
ment officers. The Department Ireasurer's Con-
sodated Blank, particularly, meets a loBg-felt
want, and the Improvement IN the Service Book
Rituals, etc, is very great
The errors and Crudties Of the old books were
continual source of wonder and annoyance to the
officers who were obliged to them. Mrs.
HamptOn's administration viii be known as one In
which the crooked paths were made straight, and
enjoy the service in its entirety.
The relations of the Grand Army and W.RC are
exceedingly friendly. Department Commander
Gen. George Ady has extended every courtesy
TO the Department President
in the place of former Indifference the several
Post Commanders vie with each other IN their
pleasant recognition of the W.HC-AuEusta b.
Henderson, Department Secretary. Denver, Colo.
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The fourth annual Convention,
Department of Kansas, W.R.C., was a large and
enthusiastic Reunion of Representative loyal women
OF Kansas Emma A. Bedell, Department Presl-
dent. called the Convention to order, following
which Julia Cation, President Of Winfield Corps,
delivered glowing welcome, described as " grace
in every motion and music in every tOne' The
President reported membership of 1888, with
gain OF 81 Corps the past year. The senior VICE
President, Emma 3. Alrich presented an interest
ing report also served acceptably as Press Secre-
taTv OF the Convention Tie Treasurer reported
Cd lo1, of nm
hand The Secretary report showed that VI, 1888
was spent IN charity alone.
Kansas can furnish more candidates TO the square
inch than any other Department, but 1t IS PLAIN
that avarciOusness can be attributed to the SIS
tiers; in DOC voters there were y names for PTcsI
Dental candidates and 10 for Senior Vice, also IL
for Chaplain; all Of whom receive no pay except
the honor attached TO the Office; while for Treas
urer but three names were mentioned. Mrs. Ella
Powell Of Washington Kan, now President Is a
thorough, capable official, who viii forward the
cause.
The Convention was photographed while in bust
session. At joint nstalIa tlOu with the GAR.
the following officers were installed: President,
Ella Powell Washington; S.N.-P., Belle Harris,
Emporiai }. F.-P., Della A. Conklin, Winfield !;
Sec, Jennie j.. Besack, Washington; Treas. Louise
II. Brown, OIathe; Chap, Mary L. Pratt, COHcor-
dil; ms, Emily Brady. Sabetha; Counselor, Mar
SHILLING Officer Minnie ID. Morgan Cottonwood
rails. Executive Board-Emma A. Bedell Chair
man, Larned Julia A. Chase, Hiawathai Eliza
beth N. WharTy, Topeka; Mary II. Brightmau,
DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Department Convention Of
Maryland held their first annual session IN Custer
Post Hall, Wednesday, Feb -. Full delegations
from the nine Corps were present bringing encour-
aging reports OF the progress Of the Order III their
several localities, While the report Of the President
and Secretary showed the rapid advance OF the
Corps and the amount turned over TO the Posts for
charitable purposes. The Treasurer's report made
q good showing Of the financial condition, which,
considering the brief period Of the existence Of the
If4..= Hard Ff.~ e Ira f4ffy
! on the part Of the members OF the Corps and the
! Grand Army Of the Republic
After the usual routine business Of the Depart
ment the Convention proceeded TO the election OF
I officers for the ensuing year. and Mrs. Mary IL.
Wright, Of Custer Corps No. ., under whose leader
ship we have so rapidly advanced was unaui-
mGusly reelected Department President; :. V.-P,
Annie KerIe, Baltimore; j. V.-P., Caroline Hart
meyer Baltimore; Treas, Cassie Warner, Balti
/ more: Chap, Jennie Ross Baltimore; See, Clara
I a. Afford ms, Laura q. Cuddyi Instituting and
1 Installing Officer, Eliza Price; A. ms, Jennie
/ Ross. Executive Board-Adde Bailey, Baltimore
! Mary u. Frey, BALTIMORE Margaretta Mettee Bal
] timoTc; Philopena Bowers Baltimore; Mary
/ Bradford, Hampden. Delegates, Mary A r. Cad.
! den Philopena Bowers; Alternates MaryJ. Suter
Mary Miller / can safely say that nowhere within
the confines ofthe jurisdiction Of our Orderis there
more perfect harmony Of sentiment, feeling and
action than exist in Maryland between the GA. r
and W re, and to this fact may be attributed ou
| rapid advancement. At the last regular meeting
Of Custer Corps, No 2 1t Initiated 10 new members
| which promises well for the new year.-Jennie A
/ Birch, Department Corresponding Secretary, Balti
more, Nd
THE MOTHER DEPARTMENT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Although for many weeks Mas
sachusctts has not been heard from in the columns
/ TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, yet she has by no mean
been idle. Since the last report our Department ha
/ held its ninth annual Convention; all the excite
ment attendant upon this event has subsidized anC
our ucWly-eiected officers have so easily Slipped
into their places that the change of administration
ha not been felt b. the 600 members of Depart
ment The Convention was held in Parker Me
& 9yggriBl Hail Rggtgu- 8 ApgeS Parker ri
neut President, IN the chair All the officers wer
present. The Convention was honored by tn
I presence Of our National President Emma StarI
Hampton. There were also upon the platform Name.
w. Moore, Department President, and Celia Z.
Foster Past Department President New Hamp
shire; Mary !. MerTIman, Department President O
Connecticut, and last, but by means least on
honoTcd Past National President T.. Florence Bar
ker sarah T.. Fuller Past National President wa
absent account Of the death Of her father. b.
vote of Convention a message Of sympathy - wa
te}cgraphed her. Four hundred and nincty-tw,
delegates were present, and the Convention wa
characterized by a spirit of harmony and desir
to DO all that was possible for the best good Of tia
Order we love 90 well.
The per capita tax was raised from six to cigh
cents per auuum. Officers chosen: Department
President Emma NJ Iowd, Salem 5. V.-P Mar
VI. Perry, Springfield J. V.-P., Mary e. Knowles
I IhaycT, Arlington.
Tie officers reports were particularly Interest
/ ing, showing a wonderful growth in the numbe
! Of the Corps and an increase IN relief work. tn
Department President reported 100 Corps with
I mem bership Of over 1900 expended in relief an
turned 10 Posts, IS S2S37. There has also bee
an Army Nurses Fund established during th
year.
CONVENTION NOTES.
On the evening Of Feb s the delegates to til
Fifth National Convention assembled in St Louis
held "a Reunion, at which time $. Agnes Parke
Past Department Treasurer, was presented by tn
, delegates with very handsome diamond rims
Taken completely by surprise, yet this nobl
woman was able to respond in fitting terms. Mr.
Hampton, National President, and Mrs Barke
Past National President were honored guest
both making remarks full Of kindly feeling an
words Of good advice.
, Commander-in-Chef Rea, accompanied by fy
Of his staff visited Convention, when business VIZ
suspended TO greet the honored guests After b
| ing properly received the Communicating Chi
| addressed the Convention, as did also Junior Vic
! Commander Liuehan their visit was necessaTii
. brief, but very enjoyable. Immediately after IL
com radcs retired cur National Chaplain Mary &c
+ / ard was announced and received.
The evening following Convention reeeptio
% was rendered the GAR. by the w. c., at whiC
| time the neWly-eected officers were installed /
j. National President Mrs. Hampton. The exercis
consisted Of Rotations, singing speeches. etc an
+ was an occasion much enjoyed by those present
Emma b. Lowd, Department President, is
9 every way worthy to succeed such q grand w0ms
IS Mrs Parker and assisted by our able .-ecretar
Mary i. Elliott, and Treasurer, Hattie A. Ralph,
gcther with the entire corps Of officers the openiI
OF the year looks very encouraging 10 the Depal
mcnt Of Massachusetts Two Corps have bee
l. added since Convention.
: Mrs. Lowd, Department President, has esta
q Iished her headquarters at the same place as Ia
j year, No. /, Room II, Pe1nberton Square Bosto
- where on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturda
Of each week she and her Secretary may be SCI
busy at work ezertiug all their energies for d