The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-05-09
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Lambert Brennan Corps. FIena-
ington, are engaged in the laudabe work of rails
ing funds for the erection of a Soldiers Monument
IN their town, IN memory Of the departed heroes
from that vicinity. At recent entertainment the
handsome sum OF Sis was raised toward this OBJ
jeet
Winfield S. Hancock Corps. No. 2, Hightstown.
recently proved that they understand the princi-
pies OF the Order IN caring for the wife Of
rade during a lingering illness last tribute was
paid to her memory IN the beautiful and impress
i've ritual of the Order, before large eOncourse OF
people. This Corps deserves especial praise for
activity and beHeyolsnce.
Al the anniversary Of Mai. c. A Angel Corps.
No IL. Lambertville, evidence was given Of the
high esteem in which the Department President
Amanda ODanlel, a charter member Of the Corps,
is held.
April 10 Department President Mrs. OrDanieI. as
sisted by Emma Q. SOuthwicl-, instituted Corps
at Asbury Park. The baby No. D starts cut
under very favorable auspices with IS charter
members, auxiliary to C.. X. Hall Post. No. Al.
The Post has kindly voted the use Of their room
for the Corps The officers a fine body of
women, and have already opened negotiations for
plot in tile cemetery, to be dedicated to the sol
dlers. The President is a noble woman, in every
way fitted for the position. The iRstitutng officers
We're hOspllaOly entertained oy Corps ., OthceFed
as follows President, Mary E. HolbrOok; 8 V.-P,
Anna N. Hurley; ]. V--P-, Mary 4. Rainier; Treas,
Jane Goodrich; See, Mary Leonard. Chap. Mag
gle Field; Con. Susan Button; A. c. Amelia Left
fersOn; c., Emma GoTngan; \ c.. Mary Hurburt.
The success of the Department Of New Jersey
last season was due largely to the administrative
ability and genial department Of the President
Mrs. Lanniug, who the hearts Of all with
WnOnl she came IN contact. ana ably support
ed by her subordinate officers. The same quafi-
cations conspicuous this year and If executive
ability and devotion TO the cause can accomplish
success, then the Department OF New jersey need
have no fear for the future of this State which
contributed so largely to the of the Union
arms and gave to the cause such men a Kearny,
ToTbert, McAllister and q host Of Others--Anuie
L. Lawrence, Corresponding Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Elizabeth Sutherland Heron, Department Presi
dent OF Ohio elected by unanimous vote IA sixth
annual Convention 10 preside over the affairs of
Female College Cincinnati, the alumni Of which IS
greater than that of any chartered college for the
education of women in the United States. Some
years since Mrs Heron served President OF the
Alumni Association
The May number Of the AeIHe HGUersGeE IS q Me-
mortal souvenir Of exceptional interest. send 10
cents to J. c. D. Rediugton, Syracuse, n. Y, and
secure q gem of patriotic pOesy and song.
Wisconsin, Is working bravely for her veterans,
and Caroline r. Bell. Department President, in
General Orders, No. 2 announces $40 contributed
towards the erection Of another college The fol-
lowing contributions 10 provide surgical treatment
for the Florida lad as per recommendation Of Ma
tiOnal President, are acknowledged: Mrs. Mary
Z. Merrill Waleott Corps. milwaukee,. So; Viro-
qua, $40; ISichland Center $40 Oeon0mOvFOe is to
raise $780, and Monroe so. FOrty-One Corps have
contributed.
Wisconsin, Corps are sending underwear, much
needed, 10 the Wtupaca Soldiers Home
CseTtie W. Bennett, Secretary Corps No f. BFis-
toll, Conn, reports that Gilbert w. Thompson
Corps, No. 4, melted $40 from Feast OF DAYS.
Hall handsomely decorated, bAzaFs handsome. and
the second night closing with supper and a dance.