The National tribune., 1890-01-02

Abbe l.. Whitney, Department Corresponding
Secretary Stoneham, Mass.
DEPARTMENT or maryland.
DEAR TRIBUNE: II was my pleasant duty to inspect
quale To express definite degree of excel
icnce. 1t Is up to the mark in every respect litu-
bllsie WoI IS complete. iheif oookH Hfe worthy OF
commentator. All meansare resortCd TO whereby
good can be derived The poor, especially, are
cared for, and ever meet with kind recognition,
whilst the inner IS not forgotten few
weeks ago pound party was held; many pounds
were bestowed, aso gifts of vegetables, meats etc.
given. A surprise was in store by way Of music,
readings and declanatons.
After the hours of pleasure the members went on
their mission of mercy, casting their gifts upon tho
needy. Many sad and disconsoate heart swell
ed with joy eyes, dim with tears, began to
brighten; signs gave way to smiles. and features
so wocbogone % Few hours before took the nuturs
OF sunshine. Who that could witness such pleas
known by the name of Woman's Relief Pound
Party" God speed such noble efforts May we,
by similar visits make light hearts. Let
remember the grand object for which we are band
ed observation-disclosures G. Cuddy, Corresponding Sec
Rotary, Department OF Maryland
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The Department of Nebraska
W.R.C, has met with an irreparnble loss In the
death of DR. Hetty X. Painter. of Lincoln. During
the war of the rebellion she served her country la
the capacity of Army Nurse Since then she has
aided he surviving Union veterans and their hsm-
lilies whenever an opportunity offered. Farrngat
Corps, No 10 of which Mrs. Painter hon
ored member, adopted suitable resolutions.
At the last Department Reunion the Department
President appointed committee TO draft resou-
tons voicing the feelings Of the Department upon
the death of DR. Painter. Her voice will be greatly
missed in our annual meetings.
Fort Robinson now has a W re. the charter Tor
which granted In October. Alice Pearl in-
stituing and Installing Officer, accompanied by Il.
A. Bates, of Aurora travelled two nights to reach
Crawford. They found much TO interest them In
the surrounding country, Crawford IS adjacent
to the Bad Lands" which supposed To be
situated where the winters of an ancient lake ebbed
and flowed thousands Of years ago The coid.
tious of climate altitude and locality such that
no trace OF vegetation can be found, but all things
within its borders pctTify. Surely such fate VIII
not bcfall the earnest frontier women who compose
Corps No. %.
Mrs Pearl has also perfected the organization Of
g. 6. Washburn Corps. No &c, at Broken Bow. The
Post were interested witnesses of the public install
lation services. The future of this Corps is prom
ising, Judging from the members now enrolled
Many Corps in Nebraska suspended active work
during the Summer but bnve resumed their labors
with greater degree Of energy than before,
Lindsay Corps. No 81, Of Cuzad. presented the
Post with fine flag, which the Commander ac-
copied with appropriate remarks. which proved 10
be the opening of of the most pleasant and en-
thisIastc Canpiires this Post aud Corps ever par
ticipRled In.
Elliot Corps No. I2. Davenport, gave Thanks
giving dinner, which netied them neat sum.
They sent Christmas box for the Soldiers Home
ut Grand Island Geo. q. Oliver Corps, No. 3d. Fair
field. also fitted out valuable box of comforts for
the soldiers at the Home. Other Corps engaged IN
the same good work
Dee. q majority of the members OF Council met
at Junatn, pursuant to cali of Department Presi-
dent The Council OF last year invited To be
present, as Gcsry Corps, No. s., at last TO be
granted - hearing regarding the revocation Of
their charter by Emma Manchester, over one year
ago. The charges against this Corps were thor
oughy investigated, but no evidence found TO sus-
tain the charges aud the original charter OF Geary
Corps. No. 50. returned TO them, together with
all rights aud honors apperiainiug to tlIe same.
consider the thanks Of the entire Department
due Mrs. Morgan, Department President, for the
fearless aud impartial manner in which she admins
listers Justice regardless OF her personal feelings
advancement.
Announcement has already been made that the
next annual EHcainpment OF this Department viii
meet at Grand Island the third week ia February.
The seventh annual Convention OF the W.R.C. will
meet at the same time and place and 1t - TO be
hoped that all delegates will be present, the
Department officers working for the good of
the Department. and should be encouraged aud
aided. and their acts approved by nIH lority OF the
members of Convention being present-Juiia ;.
Bowen. Department Corresponding Secretary. Has
ttngs. Neb.
ONO DISTRICT MEETING.
DEAR TRIBUNg; Distric, No. IS. Department Of
Ohio. met la Convention at Crcsiiine Dee 4. Cor
della link President pro tenn, introduced Sarah Il.
Williams Assistant Institutug aud Installing OH
Ger, WHO presided Jennie Wright. Department
Instituting aud Installing officer; Lizzie Bower
sox. Department Inspector and Sailie d. Winans,
Department Aid were escorted To the platform,
also tle Presidents of the visiting Corps. Conyeu-
ton led IN prayer by Lizzie BowersoS, followed
by the singing Of the opening ode; address of well
come by Cordela link response by Jeuue Me-
Iaughlip; communication read from Kate r..
Sherwood, regTctting her inability TO be present
account of previous engagements. la accordance
with instruction from the Department lnstitutins
and Installing officer, SnydcT Corps proceeded tn
c&empliiy the ritual which watched with
great interest. The question box formed an i'm
portant part IN the exercises aud some time was
spent in asking questions, which were ably an
zwcred by our Department officers The Commit
tee Resolutions submitted the following
Resotred, That we, as members OF the Woman's
Irf q ~ uuI fDffi
every effort TO add 10 our membership those women
who will be benefit, financially, viTtuousy aud
rrligtously. thus showing that quality aud not
quantity be our aim and object Ia promoting the
growth Of our Order,
Resolred That we do DOT lose sight OF the objects
OF our Order namely. aid and comfort to vet
erhus. their widows aud orphans.
Thanks were also extended 70 Department Off
GERS present. To- Snyder Corps for Inequalities, aud
To Sarah T.. Williams, Assistant Instituiiug aud
Installing onicer for her personal efforts for
cess of Convention.
The Convention was harmaGious throughout
the members expressing ihemselvs as greatly bene-
flied by Our coming together. All business being
concluded, the members adjourned TO the dining
ball, where lunch was served after which they
spent hour socially. Addresses were made by
Jennie Wright, Lizzie Bowersox by Corps Presi-
dents from Bueyruz Mausfiel Id and Sulphur Springs
Senior Vice Commander Stable aud Capt. Barney
were called to the platform aud delivered ~ short
address. Lizzie Bowcrsox was called on tn give "a
description of Neuia Home. $50
OHIO INSPECTION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: | again had the pleasure of
meeting with ltadie Corps, No. 2I7, Cuyaloga Falls
This Corps numbers 81 members and is presided
over by Maria Patterson, who understands well
the aims and objects of the Order, aud is forward
ing the work with interest and care. there met
such earnest dcsire@to know and do all that
could and should be learned, tho Secretary and
Treasurer being especially DESTROYS To have their
work properly performed They have but little
local relief work to perform, but are ever on the
niert 10 meet every home OF Department call.
After the Ritual had been eXempitied ia fine
per. aud member taken in. there was rest
of an hour more when the doors of the hall used
by Wood Camp, >. OF ", was opened. and there
were several tables beautifully set aud served by
the Corps while grouped around them were mem
beers of Eadie Post their families invited guests
aud members of the Corps. There WAS IA prOftision
of good things, a daintlef OF more tootbsome sup
per being seldom served.
After all had been served Mrs Patterson called the
meeting To order and talks were given by several.
the Inspector coming ia for her share. There is a
good Post aud Corps, Camp =. of v, and Ladies'
Aid Society ut this place all being as one family
| was met aud very kindly entertained by Mrs
Dow, the Senior Vice President OF ERdie Corps
Sarah Nj. Il. BaItels, Past Department President.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Mary Eden was elected President of j. Parsons
Stone Corps, No. 81, Camden, n. ", at the last
election followed by full complement of we'll
selected officers.
Sorry the Editor cannot oblige nj. g. Mushler
with the address called for,
The Articles of Incorporation, together with the
Rules and BY Laws OF the Nomuu's Relief Gorps
Home of California; have been issued ia neat print
ed form. Tho Home to be dedicated Dee 81
Elizabeth ID Arcy Kline, President of the Home
Association and her able assistants deserve
warm congratulations upon the completion OF their
good work