The National tribune., 1889-01-03

the general appeal sent by Mrs. BIgley, with a
personal letter, to several hundred Ohio papers, so
that through the medium of the W.R-C- ali classes
of citizens may be reached 1t Is hoped the response
viii be prompt and generous.
TO THE PRESS EvERYwHERE.
The women of Ohio, through committee ap-
pointed by the W.R,C., have combined to furnish a
library for the of disabled veterans OF the Ohio
Soldiers and Sailors Home, ct SaudusSy, o., re-
Gently opened also 70 aG0rn the walls OF the cot
tages with cheerful pictures and military portraits
and to supply the hospital with comforts and deli
caceS, such IS Womeu's hands are best nlted TO
prepare They solicit donations, particularly OF
books and pictures, from the patriotic men and
women of Ohio, who would assist in adding domes-
tic comforts TO the beautiful Home provided by the
State All donations except money! may be sent
to the Home, addressed TO Hon. /. i. Mack,
President of the Board of Trustees, Sandusky, -.
Contributions OF money may be sent TO Mrs Carrie
b. Hedges, Department Treasurer NI1G., Column
bus. o.
The first call issued by Mrs. Bancroft asked CON
tributiOus of money to be sent IN by Nov 10. This
was TO leave the way clear for Orphans Home con-
tribuions but will not deter the Corps which have
to the Ohio Soldiers Home should be long con
tiuued, perhaps perpetual There IS 50 much that
women must do If done at all.
Corps that fail 10 respond before Jan. 10 viii be
requested TO Go SO by the Secretary of Committee,
Mrs. Sarah NJ. T.. Battels. Akron, O.-kate b.
Sherwood, Chairman Ohio Soldiers and Sailors
Committee.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Ada r CIdFS. department. NONilC41f 1l ONO,
ami President OF Canton Corps. No. A. continues
one Of the busiest and most effective workers OF
the Buckeye State. Her address as President OF
the Canton Associated Charities IS before Us, evinc
ing the most thorough, systematic aEd bcuetceut
work The Mayor and City Council We're present
at its presentation before ihe society, and expressed
satisfaction over the hard labosS performed by
Cantou's benevolent workers
Harriet ). Appegate, who resigned the Office OF
Department Secretary OF Michigan last Spring,
succeeds Mrs. Colyin as President Of Adrian (Mich
Relief Corps.
ing and Installing Officer, reports the unanimous
election of Celia 4. Baldwin President of Buck
| lev Corps Akron, O., supported by the following
| s. V-P. Martha AIandctbaCh; J. N-P., Sarah
| Hineline; Treas NJ. 4. Price; Chap, Mary Baker;
| Con- Jennie Toemani O. Mary Aunawalt. Dele
gates Mesdames l.. A fihbals, l.. A. Meaehcm
| and " X. Foltz. Mrs. Frauuielter pTonOuuees the
officers ably qualified for their respective offices
| aud predicts = successful year.
| Officers of AIcCrosky Corps No. %, Department
| of Missouri, from Annie l.. Hill. Corps Core
| spoudent: President, Jeanne Bishop; :. VP., Annie
| L, Hill; ]. V-P., Dell 5. Meore; Scc'y, Lemira A
| Hadcock; Treas, Mary L. Justis; Chap, Jennie
| Zegler; Con. Dea Justis; Asst Con-, Charlotte
| Dixon; c., Mary Barker; a. G., Mary Reeves,
Caroline II. Bell, Department President OF Wis
| consn writes that the Corps are busy preparing
| for National Convention so swiftly do the years
/ speed away Surely, surely, we must all be w
/ and doing. Suffering and distress ali around
| us; time is short and every day is precious.
Mary q. Gordon President Of Corps No ., Au
| burn, Ind, reports the Corps hourshing. Mrs
Ensly, the first President, succeeds Mrs. Gordon
VIM. d. Wilkens Corps, No 81, St Louis, Mich
| gave oyster supper and quilt drawing Dec II
| netting $40.
| 4 comrade reports a Red White and Blue sup
per- given by w 5. Hancock Corps No. ?, flights
| town, n. j., netting 500 The Corps IS new anC
| fourishing Differed rs follows: President. 4. A
Ackersoni s. N-P., Mary Nanmarter; }. V-P-
| Hammond; Con-, Gertie Nanhorn; G., Gert'
/ Rhodes.