The National tribune., 1889-01-24
Department Gleanings.
DEPARTMENT OF MAssACHUsETTy

DEGAhlMEN1 VI AIASSAChO
DEAR TRIBUNE: Massachusetts Corps are busy
with installations, fairs, and entertainments. Mi
ehael Ammidon Corps one OF our busiest bands of
workers, realized handsomely for relief from a
supper and entertainment. A. b. Il. Sprague Corps,
l02, Grafton, has arranged for a series of enter
tainments Corps 81. Wohurn, assisted Corps 80
in Memorial services Dec 80 the exercises including
an address by Comrade Thomas II. Hill.
Gen Sylvanus Thayer Corps, %, celebrated its
first anniversary in November. Mary L. Merritt,
Corps President, presided, giving clear concise
report of the condition of her Corps which is in
fine condition The death of Miss Fanny l.. Jones'
Corps Secretary, was spoken OF in very feeling
manner Addresses were made by s. Agnes Parker
Department Counselor; II. A. Beleher President
Randolph Corps; Mrs. Grant, President BrOckton
Corps and Mrs, Andrews, Past Department officer.
The company was entertained by singing and
recitation, and brief remarks were made by several
comrades. Mrs. Heath presented beautiful en-
craving to the Corps President complete sur
prise to the worthy lady, but she responded feel
ingly. About 200 were present.
Richard Borden Corps, log, Fall River, was in
STUFFED May u 1852 Win % eharier members. ana
Oct. gave its first entertainment, netting SIO25.
Nov. made Post 46, to which they are auxiliary,
IA visit, presenting fine mahogany pedestal and
block valued at S35. On the 22d of November
visited, by invitation, William Logan Rodman
Corps, of New Bedford, chartering a special
train, and accompanied by Post 46. A bountiful
collation. was served. The Corps held in December
a New England supper and pound sale.-Eva II.
Cook, Department Corresponding Secretary, Glou-
cester, Mass.
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Emma Manchester, department
President visited kearney Dec. 10, and is highly
pleased with the prospects for the coming Conven-
ton. While there she the guest of the Past
Department Treasurer Mrs. Judge Gillespie. Dee.
IL she met with Linsey Corps, No, 81, Cozad, Ii
earnest, wide-awake workers Inspection day they
met for the first time in their new hail. their old
one having been burned. In the evening Com
mander Henry addressed large and appreciative
audience The Department President organized
Geary Corps, No 80, at Juniata Dec. - with the
same number of the one that had its charter re-
voked for disobedience to the Rules and Regula-
tions. Dec. Is she organized at 0howa one of the
best Corps in the Department, with over % charter
members. composed of the best ladies of the place.
In the evening the G. AR. and new W.R.C. gave n
supper and Campfire, from which they realized
over $780, Department Commander Henry was
present and made one of his best speeches. The
Post and Corps gave the Department officers vote
of thanks. Dec. Ia Bob McCoolS Corps, No. 10,
Ashland, was inspected by Mrs Manchester; have
% members, and is keeping we'll to the front. Two
applicants were initiated by the Department Presi-
dent.-Ida smith, Department Corresponding Sec
rotary, Lincoln, Neb.
FROM THE NATIONAL CHAPLAIN, W.R.C.
DEAR tribune: had the pleasure of installing
the officers of Candy Corps No - of Gloversville,
N. Y, Jan 4. 1t was joint installation of Post
and Corps and very pleasant oceasoa. Candy
Post is always found with an efficient staff of OIL