The National tribune., 1888-04-12

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Hattie r. Murray, Homer; J. V.-P Abbic Z. Flagg,
Battle Creek Sec, Hattie s. Applegate, Adrian;
Treas, Phebe Curtis, Adrian Chap, Sarah J.
Potter, Potterville; Counselor Sarah A. c. Plum
mer, Lansing; ms, Hattie +. Thompson. Execu-
tive Board-Josephine Turner Codwater; Lucy
r. Armstrong Corunna; Carrie e Stevens Stan
ton NJ. Fannie Tower, Greenvle; Caroline Le-
land, Hillsdae. Delegates Elizabeth Daholl, st.
Johns; Sarah L. Brown, Ithaca Hattie p. TbOmp
son, Flint; L. reynolds, ColdWateri Laura
Merrel Bay City; Frances Wilkins, Eaton
Rapids; Adelaide Wallace, Detroit; Mary F. Ar
mold, Jones; Maggie Austin, Howard City. Al
ternates-Amanda r. Belznap, Greeuville Lucy
troit; Jennie A, Miller, Harbor Springs; Susan
X. Wiuans, Lansing; Hattie NJ. Hicks, Morley;
Mary Agnes Shaffer, HilIsdale; Nancy Irwin
Wayne, Wayne Libbie Anderson, Maple Rapids
Michigan.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Mrs Bagley, Department Pres
ident, W.RC., has been visiting Cincinnati on
official business.
Senaea Comfy Convention of the WR.C. CON
vened in February at Rule Hall, Tifin o. The
Past Presidents present were Sarah Schuyler and
Roxanna Stewart, OF Norris Corps, No. &C. Presi-
dents: Augusta Harris, with 10 ladies. Of Norris
Corps, No So Fostora; Mary Fink, Of Rice and
Cregow. No. 178, Attica, with five ladies' Sarah f.
Titus, Of Potter, No. So Green Springs; Rachel
Fem, Of Messrnore, No. 200, Adrian, with two
ladies' and Jennie Snyder, Of LUtZ, No. lS2. Belts
vile. Seven Corps were represented. Lizzie
Bowersox, of Isaac z. Rule Corps No. 50, welcomed
the Department President, Belle It. BagIey, Of
LauCSFlcs IN DciistiI OF inc OF ocNagl
The prominent feature OF the evening was the cx-
employing of the ritual Too much cannot be said
commencing Mrs Bagey in her manner and love
OF lmparting instruction. She highly commended
the calling of County Corps in convention, and
thought it would be TO the advancement of the
cause should every County in the Department
adopt it. Mrs. Gangwer, of Oak, Ind, and Mrs
Mobery were guests Of the Convention. A recep-
ton and Campfire given in the evening, the
veterans and their sons paying respects TO the De
partmeut President and visiting ladies. Mrs. Bag
ley's remarks, telling the company that Ohio was
1000 strong in the W.RC., and that no orgauiZa-
ton on the globe had 30 large membership, were
highly appaudcd. This was profitable and en-
Joyable affair TO all present.
Mrs w. p. Rowland, President Giddings No.
III, OF Jefferson, gave elegant tea reception to
ex-Prestdent Hayes, his comrades of Co y, 23d
Ohio, the Commander of Giddings Post, and other
invited guests. In the evening about o clock u
reception aBd Campfire was given by the soldiers
of the County in honor of their distinguished guest
which was largely attended. The ex-Presideut
made a short speech, in which he referred 10 the
death in battle of Geo. Brigden. of MesOpotamia.
who was at the time color bearer of Co. b, 23d
Ohio. President Hayes has now in his reading
room the stand of colors which the brave soldier
bore when he fell. Still another reception was
given Gen. Hayes by the GAR boys of Giddings
Post, which proved to be the most enjoyable to
the old soldiers of all; short speeches and stories
of camp life being told by the different comrades.
On Friday morning detachment Of GAR. men
escorted the ex-President TO the train upon which
be took his departure.
Buckly Corps, No. %, Akron, o., held valen-
tine Reception and Bazaar in their new hail in the
Paige Block, which nettcd them $50 or SlT5 after
all things were settled. This certainly shows Won
derful executive ability in the clear and precise
management of the ladies of Corps No. %, whose
career has been succession of successes and tri-
umph even more brilliant than any before has been
added to their list.
Addie Norris, President I. n. Leggett Corps, No.
e. writes their Corps held a basket social for the
benefit Of the relief fund from which they realized
a goodly sum ltFyas so very amusing, so says Mrs.
Norris, to the comrades wandering around
with their baskets on their arms, inquring for
Mrs. or Miss Soand-so. 1t was most enjoyable as
well as profitable affair. Afne program ofspeeches,
singing, etc, carried out
On Feb. % Lemert Post and Corps, of Newark,
o., gave entertainment, which proved u great
success. The Post gave a ball at Palace Rink and
the Corps Revolutionary dinner and supper the
ladies being attired in Martha Washington cos
tunes, with white caps, handkerchiefs and aprons
The proceeds were for the benefit OF the relief
fund.
Mrs Wymau, of Cleveland, Assistant Instituting
and Installing Officer, writes that old lady OF
Berea, aged 50 years, who an invalid and confined
to her bed, Is very DESTROYS of becoming a member
of Berea Corps, No. 2l2. inadvertently her name
was not given but the sentimentshe has expressed
goes to prove that though her days are numbered
she will remain loyal TO the last.
Bowers Corps, No. al, vacant number) Of
Geneva, was instituted by Sarah N. Hayward oil
Conueaut, Assistant Insttuting and Installing OFF,
Ger, Feb 24th Mrs. Hayward speaks i'll glowing
terms of the ladies of this Corps who start ont yy
a charter membership of 80. Where quantity and
quality combined, success is sure follow The
officers installed are: President, Mrs 2. L. Cowels;
>. f.-I,, LOUISA H. NNsLtGs y. 1OTNeIIa NJ
Foster See, Mrs. V. A. Wheaton; Treas, Mrs e.
n. Robertson; Chap, Minnie Tucker; Con- Lii
liam Palmer; G., Minnie Garth; Asst Con-, Carrie
Clark A. c., Angie Cole.
Luther Devol Corps No. 1913, vacant nurnber) OF
Carbon Hill, was instituted by Mrs Sarah A. Gable
OF NelsonviIe, Assistant Iustitutiug and Installing
Officer with charter membership of d. Mrs
Cable speaks of the officers elected being well
qualified; they as follows President, Maggie
l.. Stahl >. VI, Eliza Smllhi ), w. Lille
Hinton; See, Ellen Carlton Treas, Hattie Mil.
huff; Chap, Eliza Moody; Con, Sarah T. vii
lams; G., Tillie G. Dean; Asst Con. Lizzie Harty
A. c., Susan Griffith.
Groce Corps, No. g. (vacant numberl Of Circle.
vile, was instituted by Mary i. Bancroft, Depart
ment Senior Vice-President, of Columbus, o., Feb
| 90 with charter membership of Is. Officers in
stalled are: President Ella Bowling; :. V.-P.
| Frances Kent; j. V.-P, Sarah Kisheudail; Sec.
| Agnes Butch; Treas, Liss Spencer; Chap, May Z
| Hammell; Con, Hattie Bostwick; G., Adlat,
| Helms; Asst Con, Ora Weaver; Il. G., Matte
| Williams Corps. No. 81. (vacsnt nuYnberl o
| Pleasant Hill, was instituted by Mrs. Jennie s
| Wright, of Troy, Assistant Insttuting and Install
| ing officer assisted by Mrs. Wnans, March s. 1883
| Mrs. wright speaks OF thelr cofdial reception b!
| the ladies. The following officers were installed
President Maria @. Rieberi s. V.-P., Jennie Beach
| J. V-P., Alice Patty; Sec, Etty Teeter; Treas.
| Sallie Cablei Chap, Maggie Mahatfy; Con, Moll
| Choate; c.. Amanda Whtmer; Asst Con. Gallo
Webb; A. G., Lydia Waymire.
| chester, was instituted by l.. NJ Kicker of Ports
mouth, President of Bailey Corps, No 43, Assistan
| Instituting and Installing Officer, Jan. 26, with
| charter membership of 81 This Corps has brill
ant prospects before them, being composed of tn
best ladies of Manchester. Officers installed are
! President, Belle Drenan 5. V.-P., Capitolia +
| Edgington; ]. V~P., Mary Anderson; See; Marth
FIaugher; Treas, Martha Phillips Chap Laur
Foster Con, Julia Lightbody; c.. Jessie Drifting
ham, i. c. Magnolia Brttingham' A. G., Mis-
| Lightbody.
! w. A. Slaughter Corps, No. AS, Ivaoant number,
of Edgerton, was instituted Feb. s. 1855, by Neli
| Bingham, of Wauseon, President of Losure Corps
No, 90 Assistant Instuting and Installing officer
| with n charter membership of 20. Officers are
President, Julia Chileote SV.-P., Matte Farnham
J. V.-P., Amanda Eager Sec. Frances Spangier
| Treas, Rosabella Bowman; Chap, Minerva Pool
! Con. Martha Stevens; G., Ella Baldauf.
Gibson Corps, No. l27, vacant number } OF Green
field, was instituted Feb l6 by Mary e. Thurston
| of Washington Courthouse, Assistant Institutinj