The National tribune., 1889-08-29
ncnnrtment GIcnnIngs.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS

DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Department of Massachusetts hns issued. In
attractive book form, complete synopsis OF the
proceedings of the Department from It's institution
IN 1879 to the close of the year 1856. Mrs Sarah e.
Fuller. Past National President and first Depart
ment President furnishes the introduction i'm con-
else and comprehensive manner Mrs E. Florenee
Barker has also given material aid In the compila-
ton of the history.
To Massachusetts belongs tho honor Of establish
ing the first State organization composed entirely
of women and ritualistio in form, like the Grand
Army.
The history IL presented In n systematic and
complete manner, and will be of vital interest TO
the Department rs well as TO all members OF the
Order
Emma 3. Lowd, Department President, and Mary
Il. Elliot, Department Secretary, deserve great
credit for the efficient manner in which they have
accomplished so difficult "a task.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO.
DEAR TRIBUNE: On the evening OF Aug. re-
ception was held by the Department President w:
X. Z. OF Colorado and her staff Mt the Chamber oil
Commerce. Denver. The hall presented a brilliant
scene, being beautifully decorated with 6ags and
bunting and flowers in proiusion.
The guests began 10 assemble at about O'Clock,
and for more than an hour the President and her
staff stood receiving the friends OF the IL. aud
W.RC. Quite number of prominent men were
present, but several who had expected TO be there
were unavOidably detained at the last moment.
During the hour of reception the visitors were
tnken charge Of by members of the committee ana
invited To the rcfrcsbment table TO pnrakc OF the
many daintics prepared, in the mcaniimo choice
selections of music being rendered by the band.
Al the appointed hour the music for the Hrand
March struck up, which was led by tho Depart
ment Commander aud Department President, fol.
lowed 10y others lii the order OF their rank. All
participating seemed 10 enjoy the march, and when
the order came TO break ranks were In quite the
humor TO appreciate the program TO follow:
The order of exercises was conducted by Depart
ment Senior Vice Commander john g. Kennedy,
of Denver who introduced Mrs. Augusta Is. Hem
derson, Department President. she gave sllortad
dress OF welcome, throughout which was evidenced
the strong love that President feels Tor the
work In which she has for many years been
actively engaged aud in which she has nubiy
done her part song called Answer" was then
sung by Miss Mamie Bacon, and was so loudly efi-
cored that the young lady kindly responded:
Music was followed by address by Mayor
Wolfe Londoner. His Honor spoke OF the high
respect In which he held the Womnns Relief Corps.
How. from his own observation in Denver, lie knew
OF tbs great work that bad been accom- pshed dur
Ing the past year, aud lac considered IL privilege
TO BIC regarded the friend OF tho Grand Army
and Woman's Relief Corps.
Addresses by Department Commander Fisher,
Maj. Storrie. OF California and Frank Macarthur.
Colonel OF the sons of Veterans next la order,
aud were listened 10 with deep interest.
a beautiful recitation. entitled Music on the
Rappahannock,' finely rendered by Mrs. Ida Ser
van, brought tears To the eyes OF many OF the lie.
teners and was the occasion of great applause Tie
program concluded with the song Marching
Through Georgia.. the audience Joining Ia tho
chorus.
The evening was one long 10 be remembered by
all who were present. and thanks due 10 tho
ladies who Ind the affair In charge and 90 oar De-
partment President, who, ia the midst OF her busy
life. while cnxrossed 10 her mHny works of charity,
is ever anxious to extend iraternAl hand - all
Emily II. Cohen, Department. Secretary, W.R.C..
Colorado.
DEPARTMENT or MISSEsoTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE; Minnesota Is enjoying
usual grow tiland success in its Grand rny aux
iliarica. Department President Lydia A. George
has her whole soul In the work. giving nearly ali
her time It's interests She has organized for this
year eight Corpa: John h. Wakefield. No 60. al
Long Lake, Ellen Russell, President; Z. =, Grant,
No. 10. at Edgerton. Sarah A. Butts, Presidents
Michael Cook, No. IS. AT Faribanit, Mary r. Lcay-
ems, President, sedgwick, No. IL. nj Monticeilo.
Elnora \. Brenohly. President; SIannard, No. rs.
nj Motley, MyFa NJ. Hodge. President; Ash No. n,
at Alden Nancy Payne. President; FAtfagut. No.
., at Wadena, Celia Chamberlain. President; A.
J. Hubbard, at Hermon, Lottc j. swaslonl, Presi-
dent.
AZ our State Encarnpmenis nj windom, Latch.
field and Detroit. respectively, Mrs. George mel
inspiring number OF loyal-bearted wonen. soma
from places where Posts have auxiliary. Mrs.
George instructed the latter 20 the objects and
means Of organization resulting In the application
for several charter blanks. One from liernon,
above named, returned almost Immediately aud
was organized ON the 4th.
In addition To this work our President has visited
aud encouraged several CorIs Ia inc northern pot
ton of the State: at Dnlgth, Aitken, brainard.
Wadena, Motley, Princeton and AnolEa. She re-
ports the death Of Mary Galley, President Of Wall
lace r. Rines Corps No. 81. Princeton, but finds
most Of the Corps la iourishng condition. ia
deed la the words Of another. " they bound To
flourish under Mrs. Georges administration
officers Tor this year. s. N.-P., Emma X. Ogden,
Detroit; j. V.-P,, Sadie PomToy, Anoka; Sec.
Helen w. Fox, Minneapolis Treas, Jessie M Nye,
Minneapolis, Chap, Florence g. bonticue. Spring
Valley Counselor, nj. T.. StarkweRter. 80. Paul;
Inspector, Marie IIasenwinkIe. ~, Paul; Inslilut-
ing and Installing Officer Sarah g. Evans ST. Paul;
Cor. See =. Lillian Baisdeli Minneapolis.
DEPARTMENT or MISSOURI
DEAR TRIBUNE. At the last regular meeting of
Custer Corps No, 4, at 81. Joseph. July "a seven
applicants elected for initiation aud three APP
l as.A graA
Near the close Of the meeting they were suddenly
interrupted by committee from Lincoln Camp,
Sons Of Veterans who IN very appropriate speech
presented To the Corps a large. handsome photo
graph (nicey framed) OF the members of the Camp
IL was highly appreciated by the ladies.
Aug. H. at Lebanon, the regular monthly meet
| ing OF Gen. q. g. Meade Post q A. r. closed with
Of the most enjoyable social events the season
at that pleasant little city, The routine Of business
being completed Officer OF the Day *. q. Barrows
proceeded 10 the aDte-ro0m aud escorted In Mrs.
Fannie 4. Faulkner President Of Gen George o.
Meade Corps, No 60, followed by about so members
OF the Corps, The President read report as fol-
lowe: On hand at last report, 70 eentsj added TO the
relief fund, $751; expended for relief, s525; total
disbursements. Ssi.l5; balance on hand, $50 SO
| The entertainment closed by the following ladies
serving delicious cake and ice-eFean 10 ali present,
Mrs. Faulkner Mrs. J. -. Hickman and Mrs w.
! Il. FaTris. Considering that this Corps Inns been
organized only "A little more than six months, its
showing is remarkable. Mcpherson Corps No 10
"wednesday eyenIng. july 81. al the residence ~
Mr.. aud Mrs Ill. L. KimbRlI, Eleventh aud Locust
streets a large party were la attendance and the
evening was enjoyed by all.-Bessie Il. Young De-
partment Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF KANsAs.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: w. II. c.. No. 20, of Emporia
Kan. is about, IL not the strongest Corps In the
| State. having membership of considerably over
| a hundred, and growing. Who has the largest
Corps in any Slater Let us hear from you sisters
IL Ia true that more women work together In this
| organization than any other, and would like 10
| know lie largest number that work together un-
| der one President
] We are making preparations for fair 10 be held
| the last week In October. by means of 10 we hone
10 repenish our relief fund, 10 be able to meet
| the demands of the coming Winter We do a great
| deal of relief work among old soldiers and their
| families. can put No. 10 against any Corps as
| willing workers.
Our meetings are largely attended, and am par.
ticniafly proud Of the intellectual and social stand
/ ing of the membersllip.-Hattie S. Graves presI.
dent W.RC. No. 10, Department of Kansas
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
w. III. Borden Relief Corps OF Ionia Mich. Qaye
| delightful lawn fete at the home ol their Pres-
| dent, Mrs Lois J. Dunn. The grounds were beau.
| iifully illuminated aud the evening was beautiful
| Ice-cream and cake were served, followed by mn
| sc from Prof. Hills Quartet OF Grand Rapds
The Corps melted nice little sum for relief fund
| Almost every Corps In the Department of Wis
| consin contributed TO the Joanstown flood suf.
| feFers.
| The Relief Corps AT Van Vert o.. gave a chicIsen
pie dinner for the benefit OF their relief fund The
affair was novel, and great success socially and
| financially.