The National tribune., 1891-11-19
DEPARTMENT GLEANISGs.

DEAR TRIBUNE: The past few weeks have been
busy ones for the members Of Robert q. Tyler
membership Of Harriet j. BOdge, Department
President, aud may well be proud 81 the excellent
manner la which she 10 dschargins tile duties Of
her Office Early ia October the work Of the Ritual
was eXcmplicd by this Corps, under the direction
II the Department President. for the benefit Of the
Inspectors. Department President Wales and
Senior Vice-President Davis, Of Massachusetts,
were present as guests. Tea was served Rfter the
meeting. la September dinner was furnished two
regiments holding Reunions ia Hartford az a
net profit Of So. la addition 20 this the Corps
has assisted Robert o. TYLER Post To entertain
Hamilton Post, Of POughkeep=ie; also attended
a reception given ia It's honor by Converse
Corps, - Of Windsor Locks, and an afternoon tea
given by Thompson Corps. 4, Of Bristol and will,
la turn, entertain the Bristol Corps at tea on the
afternoon Of Nov. Is. What Connecticut Corps can
show "A better record than tEis?-Jenuie l.. w.
Smith, Department Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT or NEBRASKA.
DEAn TRIHuSE: Sister Sarah J. Shaw, Of Roberts
Corps, ~, Talmadge Neb., writes that their Corps
three years old Ola the day Of their last regular
meeting la October. On this occasion Roberts Post
lOi entered the hall ia n body, and COmrade Shaw,
with an appropriate speech la behalf Of the Post
presented the Corps with "A beautiful silk banner,
which was gTaciously received by their President
Edith Wright, with a few well-chosen remark 5.
IL was a complete surprise, and was greatly APP
pTeciaied.
Jennie Conneker. Corresponding Secretary OF 8.
T.. Chase Corps, 81 Madison, Neb. writes that
their Corps was favored by visit from Depart
mcnt President Tlsdell, who inspected the Corps,
and expressed herself "a greatly pleased with the
progress they have made ia the past year. well
with the work Of the Corps. This Corps gave her
"A reception at tho home Of Past President Allen.
Chase Corps surprised their Chaplain her
birthday by meeting ut her home where "a fine sup
per was served, with tOasts and speeches.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Ohio reports II $50 members, with Is Corps to
hear from. Mulhaven OCsin, 9; Sill, 26i. aud Kel-
Ter 2 report the largest gain for the second quar-
Ter of 1891: and io-uTe, 20; Memorial, II; la
Grange, $50 and George b. Torrenee, ls6, for the
third quarter.
Journals of the eighth annual Convention, De.
partment Of Ohio, can be procured by sending eight
cents postage TO Fannie J. EbTight, Department
Treasurer, Nenia, %.
National Insiiiulng and Installing Officer Lens
Robb il perfectng plans for the institution OF q
Relief Corps Ina Idaho.
Every Southern State, Alabama excepted has q
Relief Corps.
| Department President McQuiston, OF Ohio. &C.
knowlcdges boxes Of hospital supplies and delica
/ cies sent the Soldiers Home, valued as follows
Phil H. sheridan l2j. at Sill 70. JAS r. Trotter 50
$685. DeaTduh Brock, 81 $50; Strong. 2ij. So
\ August Which, 30 S5.35 Bishop pa, $3.50.
| The Ohio Lucy Webb Hayes Memorial Fund =
increasing 81 Corps contributing since last Genera
Orders. The committee, consisting Of Kate Il
/ Sherwood. Mary 4. Bancroft aud Sallie j. Winans
have given the order for the portrait To Silas Mar
! tin. Columbus TO be painted from "A photograph
! chosen and furnished by ex-President Hayes. tn,
/ presentation TO the Ohio Soldiers Orphans Home
Hcua, will be an interesting feature Of the Chris
! mas festivities Lucy Webb Hayes was one Of Tia
! founders OF the Home.