The National tribune., 1889-02-14

can truly say God bless the hands that are at
the helm IN this work. II never rewarded here
they will be hereafter 1t is sweet to be remem-
bered."-Nurse in Minnesota.
My Christmas gift came in good place, as we
were burnt out this Fall My husband has been an
invalid since The war. "A Nurse in Minnesota
Department Gleaninss.
DEPARTMENT. OF MAINE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Although Maine does not speak
often she IS mt work and alive to the interests OF the
Grand Army ofthe Republic and the Woman's Relief
Corps. We are prospecting finely, all Corps are in
good condition, and much Is being accomplished
for the Posts TO which they are auxiliary. Many
of the Corps have held or preparing for fairs,
or some other means whereby they may replenish
their relief fund.
Custer Corps Lewiston by invitation from their
Post, assisted the comrades at the Eneampment of
the GAR. held in that city Feb and s. They
gave reception TO al visiting members of Relief
Corps and kindred associations the evening of
the 9TH. This Corps is of the live ones in the
Department., adding new members 81 each meet
ing always ready to assist the worthy and to work
under the direction of Custer Post, to which II Is
auxiliary. Russell Corps. Skowhegan, next to the
largest Corps in The Department, is also wideawake,
and as there is stopping place IN praise of the
National Corps IN Maine, will simply state that
they must ali speak for themselves Corps which
year ago were little lukewarnI to-day work
ing with new courage and zeal, and bid fair to be-
come the lyeiiest III the State. Many OF the Corps
have been visited by Mrs. Small, Department Presi-
dent, and wherever she has been she has inspired
them with more enthusiasm and love for the work.
Her energy and untiring efforts in behalf OF the
Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief
Corps can but be followed by success. Since /
wrote you last three Corps have been added TO this
Department: o. :. Grant Corps, Biddeford, Hattie
S Hanson, President; II. II. Johnson Corps, Carl
bou, Susanna Gardner, President, and Brown
Corps, Bethel, Carrie Sanborn, President John
son Corps. at Caribou, is situated in the extreme
eastern part of the State Brown Corps was organ
lied JAN y by the National Junior President,
Inzetta 4. Small. assisted by Grace T. Howe OF the
Department Executive Board as Conductor This
Corps starts out under the most favorable circum-
Bethel. More charters pending, and the Corps
will be organized before the Department Conven-
ton, which will convene IN Dexter in the month
OF ApEil-Oceasional,
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA.
Publicinstallation of Elmer Post and Corps Elk
hart, Ind, at Memorial Hall, Loretta j. Gorsueh,
Past National Inspector officiating for the Corps
Members W.RC and GAR present from South
Bend, Goshen and Bristol. A good supper and
good time. Officers of the Corps; President,
Carrie Harper; S. V.-P., Lucy Coleman; j. V.-P,
Susan Dawson; Chap, Louisa Boyer Con, Susie
Abel g. Amanda Brown; A. c., Jennie Grain;
A G., Harriet Markley.
Officers of Sion S. Bass Corps, Fort Wayne, Ind
President Marie ;. Holloway; ;. N.-P., Lucia A.
KNIT; J. Y.-P., Melissa Kiekley; Chap, Kate
Taylor; Treas, Caroline B. Lincoln; Con, Lydia
A Brooks; G., Mrs. White A. c.. Cornelia Hill;
A. c., Rettie Neiswonger. Delegate, Sue BeaIs;
Alternate Mrs. Crosby Corps prosperous; mem
bership "A Member.
BETRAYED BUT NOT CRUSHED OUT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Lew Cove Corps, No As,
Manhattan, Kan, has been quite enthusiastic
during the past year. When the National
Grange met at Topeka, Kan, November, 1883
about $50 persons came up to Manhattan, which is
about 90 miles west of Topeka, to visit the State
Agricultural College, and the W.R.C. were paid by
the city and Manhattan Changers prepare the din
ner for them. The dinner was one of the best, and
the Corps compimented by the Governors of
Maine, Oregon, and Kansas. From the proceeds Of
tied upward of $50 in the Blue Valley Bank, at
Manhattan. The bank failed, and now must
begin just where we were five years ago. The
Corps has helped many poor families, and now,
though little discouraged, must have more
money Where there's will there's way" A
box social is first enterprise for 1889; also q
pound party, benefit of a needy member.
Officers, 1889, installed by Past Commander II.
F. Christy; President, Nellie Kimball; S. V.-P
Crump; Sec, Bell Allen; Chap, Hiia Mcbride !;
Con-, Mary Shepherd; G., Kate Gardiner; A. g.
Mollie Cress; A. c. Lizzie Harold; Cor. Sec,
Nellie Rhoades. Delegate to Convention, Lucy
V. Rhoades; Alternate, Jennie Marsh.-Nellie
Rhoades, Cor. Sec.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: In my last I referred to the
pleasant incidents connected with the inspecting
tour of Jennie NJ. Reavley, Department President,
and now continue the theme:
Corps No. "a, Wattsburg, held Campfire and
served supper; No &C. Union City, gave supper;
No. a. Remover, q Campfire and supper; No 81
Williamsport, areception at which many comrades
extended congratulations. At Wilkes Barre she
was entertained over Sabbath by Department Sem
or Vice President Mrs. Leonard, and accompanied
| 10 Scranton Monday by Mrs. Parker President of
Corps No 81, where she inspected Corps No. so in
| the evening. Returning to Wilkes Barre Tuesday
Mrs Parker took her to drive visiting many places
of note in and around the city, some of them being
| peculiarly interesting from historic point OF
| view In the evening she inspected Corps No. 81.
| Wednesday d. M, accompanied by Mrs. Lennard,
Mrs Reavley visited No. Il, Nanteoke, and
| Wednesday evening went with Mrs. Parker to in
spect No g. HaZelton. After inspection all, 40 in
| number repaired to the hotel, where supper was
! in waiting.
| Next day, in company with Mrs Evans Depart
| ment Chaplain, she visited Corps No. 119. They
were met at station by four young ladies, who es-
corted them to the silk-mills of Cutler & Co. where
they Witnessed the process OF producing spool and
web silk They were entertained at dinner by the
Senior Vice President of the Corps after which the
| President took them for a two hours drive, then
| to the hail, where the inspection was held. This
Corps deserves special mention, it is composed
| almost entirely of young ladies, there being but
three married women in the Corps, and of all the
! officers the President is the only one who has VEN
! tured into the state OF matrimony
| The Department President says: "They did the
work with precision, and grace and dignity that
/ was delightful. / came away in love with the
| dear girls, and wish there were more young ladies
who would give their time and talents to this grand
| work of ours"
At Harrisburg, Mrs. Reavley was accompanied
/ by several members of Corps No. 81 AIiddletown
on q visit to Corps No So. This is q eolored corps
| and has struggled through many difficulties, but
| stands firm and solid a rock.
At Emporium, at inspection of Corps No. So sup
/ per was served in the hall, and most enjoyable
| social hour spent. On being escorted to the
| platform, Mrs. Reaviey found a bouquet OF choice
| flowers, tied with handsome white ribbon on her
| chair, and after inspection presented with a
| beautiful hand-panted glass panel beveed edges.
/ The painting the work of the President Mrs.
| Georgia Larrabee and displays much artistic skill
OF other Corps visited all doing well, though
| some in the face of great encouragement OF
/ pleasing memories of the trip, the Department
| President particularly mentions Sabbath spent
/ with Helen S Morrison, Department /. and l. OH
| Ger, Smethport, who has been such efficient help
and strength Throughout the year; also the Sabbath
with Mrs. Lennard, Wilkes Barre, whose soleitude
was untring, with Mrs. Evans, Department J.V.P.,
Allentown; and with the Department Chaplain,
| Mrs Evan. Lock Haven. :" The strong friend
shipsn adds Mrs. Reavley, formed with these
| women, whose lovely characters have been made
/ known to me, and who have been so faithful dur