The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-12-06
D. c., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 18S8.-TWELVE ?

their services. and fine program, consisting of
the old war songs, arranged Tor SOLO and chorus
and recitations. was much enjoyed by the large
audience present. The net proceeds were about
$40 which was divided between the relief funds of
the Post and Corps.
We now number about 20 members, but although
the town is small it is growing fast, and we have
hopes for the future. We will let you hear from
us again.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
The woman's Relief Corps of New Jersey have
secured an invaluable ally in Department Com
mander Gen. f. Burd Grubb who Is giving his
hearty support to this able auxiliary of the GAR.
Gen. Grubb's influence has begun In his own fam
iy and on recent occasion his only daughter,
Miss Effie V. Grubb, and her companion, Miss
George, were initiated into Aaron Wilkes Corps,
Trenton, of which the Department President and
Secretary, Mary G. Lanning and Amanda. Covert,
are members. Miss Grub has recently returned
from Germany, where she completed her educa-
ton, and now presides over her fathers hospable
home Mt Edgewater Park, her mother having died
some years since. Complimenting Wilkes Corps
on its valuable acquisition, Trenton paper says:
The greatest occasion in the history of this
Corps IS yet TO come. In a few days number OF
ladies of the Corps will go to the Green Bank, Bur
lington, where the old Grubb homestead stands,
and will obligate Madame Grubb, the distinguish
ed mother OF the General. She is the mother OF
three distinguished sons, the foremost among whom
is the Department Commander, of whose gallant
military record she is justly proud. Madame
Grubb is DESTROYS OF connecting herself with this
noble band of women. She is too old TO leave her
home, having only recently recovered from blind
ness"
On the evening ofMiss Grubb's initiation, Wilkes
Corps gave Campfire and supper in honor of Gen.
Grubb and daughter, which is described as very
enthusiastic and enjoyable.
Aaron Wilkes Corps is the most distinguished
women's organization in Trenton. ItTeceives into
its membership all women Of good moral char
acter who are loyal and true. 1t was organized in
1885 by Miss Jennie B. Atwood. The first Presi-
lent was Mary l.. Walker; the Junior Viee-Presi-
dent, Mrs. s. f. Wilkes; Sec, Rose f. Lanning;
Treas, Mrs. Emma j. Southwick; Chap, Mrs.
Mary g. tanning; Con-. Annie f. Williams; G.,
Mrs. A. MeCloskey; S. V.-P, Emelne Baker. The
Corps has grown rapidly during the past three
years, 1t is now differed by Mrs. w. o. tanning,
President; S. V.-P., Mrs. Annie Sines; j. V.-P,
Mrs. Mary McCloskey; Chap, Mrs. L. Spar
mesker; G., Mrs. @. Bodine Con-, Mrs. Annie p.
Bennett; A. c., Mrs. Deborah Bennett Treas,
Emma Southwick.
OHIO SOLDIERS HOME.
It is pleasant to note the generous contributions
rolling up in the Ohio W.RC. in behalf of books
and pictures for the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors
Home at Sandusky. letter from Gen. NJ. f.
Force, Commandant, says the men have been crav-
ing something to read, want that has already
been partly supplied by boxes sent in. The call
from the W. r c. is extended to the citizens of Ohio
generally, and good friends everywhere who may
be interested.
Additional contributions reported by Mary E.