The National tribune., 1890-11-06

of silk, satin, velvet aud plush. The embroidery.
painting and ribbon work is nrtis,n and elaborate.
The stitching is elegant, aud the border OF most
beautiful garnet plush, il inches IN width win
Roman gold square corners. The lining Ia oil
lemon oolored surah. The qnilt Is generally CON
coded to be of the finest pieces OF work OF tho
kind made. nocd physician OF the city
estimated II AT 81 600 The ladies who had IL in
charge placed IL in elegant case. which had been
kindly donated for that purpose and guesses were
made as TO the number OF pieces In the quit, at
five cents a guess. A handsome Lemonade set was
given to the guessing the number G.A.R
man from q distance carried of the prize the larg-
est number of pieces in one square being 81 and the
smallest 10. Enough has been realized 10 now give
VA the quilt clear Of expense.
The Sewing Circle meet the last Friday of each
month, serving dinner at 7;30 o'clock y. IN. Each
lady contributes platter of some refreshments.
The mite is one dime per person. They are largely
attended. The refreshments are very nice.
Oct. ~ Corps 200 called TO their rooms for
inspection Kate Hickman, Assistant Inspector,
met We found her not n critic, but one whom
IL pleasing TO meet, nnd one whom 10 know
was not Ia forget. Omissions made by tho Corps
were kindly rectiIicd; she is thorough. The work
of Corps 200 most highly complimented, cTpe-
ciay on cxcmplihcRion. Our Corps Is in good
standing, and lovingly endeavors TO work together.
We are much pleased with our President, who Is
faithful md labors hard to perfect tho wors-Al-
mira Parker, Corps Correspondent Lancaster, o.
NINTH OHIO DISTRICT CONVENTION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Woman's Relief Corps of
the Ninth District held their first Convention in
Kcuion, o., Oct. g. Out of the t3 Corps but one
fuiled 20 respond aud 1877 members were present.
Margaret Beale District IusitutinE and Installing
Officer, presided over the Convention. Lena Rohb,
Department Instiluting and Installing Officer was
also present and gave very Interesting talk All
Corps gave very good reports, showing affairs In
this District 10 he in lourishng condition Dele
gates loul in their praises OF CHntwcll Relief
Corps. they serving luncheon both noon and even
ing, and otherwise delightfully."- entertaining thc'r
visitors. The Convention closed with very enter
| tnnng Campfire In the evening, Rnd with expires.
sions Of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty we parted
| TO meet in the next Convention at Bcllefontaine
| o.-Minn Roof. District Secretary.
REMEMBERING THE RELIEF CORPS HOME.
DEAR TRIBUNE: One of Lanesvilles most brilliant
| elcic and successful events of October was the
| charming Relief Corps Tea aud Musicale given
| Oct. - at the residence Of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton
| BRgley, MoNahaIR avenue. An elegant tea was
served in the dining-rooms from to g. after which
| hour the musicale commenced. The brilliant Rs-
sembly comprised not less than l75 persons
Arsoug tho hopored guests were Gen. and Mrs.
| Wilcs, Newton, Kan; DIR. aud Mrs Cnss, Dresden
! o.: Alice &. Whitaker, MIR. hni Mrs. Charles
| :. Sprugue. Mrs. Stanton and Mrs Miller ali Of
| MCCuuDcilsytIic, q.
Every appointment of the occasion, from the
| exquisite floral decorations of the parors to the
minuteSt details of the dining was perfect,
aud one aud aIl pronounced the musical program
| superb. Those participating In The programs were
| Zour>yillcs best finished artists. aud being most
happy in their responses to the encore all regretted
| when the last number of the program wns reached,
! Mrs. BREley's prime object ia thus entertaining
was 10 50 nrItiy the funds oi Hazlett Corps as to
enable II 80 contribute generously To the National
| Relief Corps Home. The receipts Of the evening
| were s77Z5, of which 5000 win be Immediately
forwarded to the Ohio Headquarters rs No. lis
| contribution 20 the Home.
| While Chairman Of the National Home Com
| mitcc lnst year Mrs Bngley became greatly inter
cs,cd la this special undertaking Of the NRtouR!
organization, and has quite cnthused Our Corps
with similar interest Ia this unblesi Of efforts the
| maintenance ofour National Home for nRed women
near aud dear those brave boys " ho served their
country's cnu~e.-Hunnnh NJ Leslie Past Depart
| iucut Secretary.
| ALL ALONG TIE LINE.
The Grand Army. Relief Corps aud Sons Of Vet
Grams OF Dru-om lowR, united ia grand ecc ptiou
| to National President Mary Sears MclleuTy on
the MIN, of Oct Il. Numerous c0ugrat ulations
received by wire aud letter from distinguished
| members of II. and W re. unable TO be
| present. IL wgs "A grand success.
Forsyth Relief Corps. Toledo. o., Annie T. Howe
| President. held their annual iaspc0tion Oct. -
followed by their usual annual banquet Mary &
| Wentzcl, Department Inspector. performed the
| work of inspection. The following Sunday Hht
zpenl al tie Obio soldiers Home. SIHdusky.
Mcfarland Corps. No 2gl. organized Jan,
IL Is9O Burg iIil. o, C,rrjn H. cas". President
They have gained :ht members by initiation and
pro.pering otherwise. 11iey now making M
book FOR the National Relief Corps Home. Re
ported 10y Anna Peden. Department Aid.