The National tribune., 1891-11-26
ALL ALONG THE LINE.


The necessity Of abrdgng excellent reports is
always depiored by the Editor. but the kernel of
the gOOdy grain Is preserved. with many thanks
70 the kind contributors.
Past National President and National Counse or
Emma Stark Hampton. of Detroit Mich Is off
with her eldest son for 80 mile carriage ride,
combining health and pleasure her objective point
being Newburg. Lenawee County. No 10 q
greater lover OF nature. or finds more enjoy ment
In the free open country than the National Coun-
seior and no one needs the rest more, 80 we 1 e.
diet that the objects OF the journey will DO more
than realized.
j. B. Morris Corps, S, Long Branch " j. has
made n voluntary contribution of S2.O6 to the Ma
tiOnal fund for relief Of Army Nurses. While this
Corps numbers but 35 members, u has undertaken
to pay for n monument to the soldier dead Of Long
Branch and vicinity at cost of $780, of which S345
has been provided. The Corps goes forward Joy
fully in its holy task.
The last meeting of Lewis Corps XenIa o.. was
large and enthusiastic, tho spirit Of generosity
Astounding. A liberal donation was made to the
Christmas fund of the Ohio Soldiers Orphans
Home and the faithful Army Nurses not for
gotten. Lewis Corps will also prepare 30 baskets
for needy soldier families in the vicinity.
Mary l.. Rudolph, Corresponding Secretary OF
Maryland writes that A. w. Dodge Corps, 5, BaIti-
more, held Reunion and Oyster supper at
Triumph Hall Oct. 49, upon which occasion
Knights Brass Band rendered a complimentary
concert. President r. Bowers and her assistants
were untiring In their efforts and were rewarded
with the handsome net receipts Of 5000. Corps 5
was instituted February 1884, with 40 charter mem
bers. They are soon 70 have their quarters In
Grand Army Hail. 4l6 East Baltimore street re-
Gently fitted up In hne style by a few generous
The Fourth Ohio District Convention. called by
| Hattie A. Robinson Assistant Inslitutiug and In
Sailing Officer, OF Aroanum, o., for Now 49, proved
a fine success The District Convention, under
proper leadership, Is always prOmOtye Of zeal in
Department Secretary Enls R. Kennedy. Of MI
| nOis says enthusiastic Corps have been recently
organized at Gilman, shannon, JsifcTsOnvilIe Buff
| f.io Vernon and MurphysbOrO and Department
President Mary A. Bradley goes to Pana to inst-
"a
President being constantly In receipt Of letters Of
inquiry in regard TO organizing Corps. Able In
speetors are doing good work, as returns show.
| Illinois Relief Corps are accomplishing vast
amount OF relief we'll as other work In their
several lines of dutyi Rockford, No. l. having the
largest membership
i,onise NJ. Roland. Past Department. Senior Vice
President of Cleveland, o., aud Chairman Exeou-
tive Board, and Yesta Nj. Shoemaker, Of Dayton,
| a member of the Board, have visited the Soldiers'
Orphans Home, Xenia, while on official visit to
Department Headquarters and express great pleas
| ure in the workings IN this noble Stale charity
Sarah j. Price. MatrOn o. ). and ;. Home, SAN
dusky reports the hospital supplies filling up
nicely from Ohio Corps, and says: " have not got
| Iha language TO express the delight 10 adds TO the
| old comrades 10 know they are remembered by tho
Relief Corps women Of Ohio. All are delighted
/ with the band Instruments"
The GAR Silver Anniversary number OF the
Acras Hausrsack, published at Syracuse, NJ Y
promises to be a memorable collection Of the best
4 thought OF the Republic. Every living Past Com
| mander-n-C Chief with the present Communicating
Chief will contribute, and there will DO ringing
| songs and tributes from many loyal pens. Com
/ rAtle j. D. O. RedngtOn has been untiring in his
efforts TO make this souvenir TO be proud Of and
/ success seems assured.
Orrin j. Crane Corps, 9, Cleveland, o., are ar
ranging for the presentation of Kats b. SheE-
| woods Guarding the Flags" Will the Illinois
| Corps and others which have given IL with such
| success please report how they handled the tab
/ leausf
A Corps worker writes; we are arranging to
/ present Guarding the Flags aud have various
| opinions with regard 10 the Goddess Of Liberty as
To color of hair, complexion. style Of features. fat
Il or lem, tall or short aad so on. Will you kindly
i give us your ideaf" To this would reply that
the Goddess Of Liberty 10 usually represented by a
| tall, slender young woman, with regular features
! and long, flowing hair. Hhs may bo Light or dark,