The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-03-29
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY 49, 1883

carpet made by the Corps, Of 96 yards was sold by
tickets at 10 cents number, or three for quarter
The net proceeds were S26.55. The Corps holds a
sewing society twice month, which helps them
financially well as sociaily.-Llzzle Ross, Cor
responding Secretary.
Officers of Moreton Corps, wilsey. Kan: Presi-
dent, Grace V. Hammak; s. V.-P., Hattie Evans;
J. V.-P., Rachel 4. Gardner Sec, Christiana
Mitchell; Treas. Lodusky Ferris; Chap Jane i.
Segume; Con-. Ellen Worse; G.. Synthia Adams;
A. c. Jane Wakefield; A. G., Anna Vinng
Officers of J. v Carpenter Corps, No 81, Freder-
icksburg, Iowa: President, Emily Dayton; 5. "
p, AntiOnette Smith; J. V.-P., Augusta Benedict
Sec, Julia +. Brace; Treas, AdClia Case; Chap,
Anna Colt; Con. Jane Haggerty; G., Sarah A.
Dotyi A. G., Josie Box; A. G., Ella Eastman. Del
cgate, Julia Il. Brace; Alternate, Hannah Kidder.
Officers Of Edward T. Cox Corps. No. l22 Assyria,
Barry Co. Mich: President Sarah Clarl; = V.-P.
J.. Dean; j. F.-P., Il. Many; Chap, A. Chisler !;
Treas, Fosa Pratt; Sec Ellen Russell, Con, p.
Abby c., Cora Easy. Delegate, r. Jewell; Alter
Onieers Of Thornburg Corps No. 50, Clarls's,
Neb.: President, E. A. Stoviu; S V.-P, G. NJ.
Netherell; j. V.-P., A. Richardson Sec, NJ. A.
Quick; Treas, C. Stearus; Chap, NJ. Spelman;
Con, NJ. Wood; c.. l.. Watbough. Delegate J..
x CaIkins.
Col. hughes Corps, No So DEBORAH, Iowa, Is
an active body of women, initiating new mem
bers nearly every meeting. A recent entertain
mcnt, which brought over $3.50 for relief, was the
play of the Old fashioned Deestrict School," by
J. h. Hardness Council Bluffs, Iowa, both new and
unique, and immensely taking. The parts were all
taken by ladies and gentlemen from 40 years OF age
upward wearing costumes as in their own school
days, and it astonishing to sec how all forgot
their age and entered into the spirit of the play,
almost becoming children again. The play Is to be
repeated, as crowds were turned away on the first
evening, and many have expressed q wish to see 1t
again,-Anne Caldwell, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Officers of @. b. Bates Post and Corps Harmar,
o.. were installed in their nicely fitted rooms by
Past Commander ). II. Putnam, Jan. 10, in very
pleasant way. Commander Lightner fills the Com
mandcrs chair this year; he wicds the mallet with
his left hand rs his right did It's work in 63 Past
Commander Putnam did his best when he came to
the Corps work and pinned the Presidents badge on
Mrs Putnam and led her 10 the chair Of President.
Nothing new for her, she filed the chair two
years in the starting of the Corps May r. Phillips
served acCeptRbly last year. The Post furnished
the oysters coffee and cake. Come all and us
the 9TH OF April, and we will give you soldier S
welcome.-Harnar
Harry NJ. Platner Adjutant, Post /, Rockford,
Ill, writes that Corp'l Tanner accompanied the
GAR and W.R.C delegates from Springfield and
leetured at the Opera House to a large audience.
All were pleased over the grand success Of the
Springfield Reunion and the fine Endorsement given
tie W.R.C- by Department Eucampment. Post
and Corps gave a surprise party to COmrade Robert
simpson 74th III, residing in the country and en-
Joyed their visit hugely. John A. Logan Camp,
>. Of V, are at work for the Logan monument
fund. Nevins Post, Corps and s. of " held joint
installation; Julia q. Slime Past Department Presi-
dent, installing the officers of the Corps, assisted
by Mrs. Hale Conductor. The Corps have lost a
valuable member in the death of Mrs. w. r. Hud-
Ter, and three children. Following the ofli-
GERS: President Sophia Spauldng; s. V.-P., Lizzie
Swarthout; J. V.-P., Della Johnson; Sec, Martha
Iippineott; Treas, w. H. Gaylord; Chap, Mary
Mitchell; Con, Carrie Miller; A. c., Emma Hale
G Lou Atwood; A G., Maria Hart.