The National tribune., 1891-02-26

CASH contribution mace by the Ohio Corps To tho
National Relief Corps Home and says, AS in other
TesPectsthe banner Department Of Ohio has proved
In this" $500
or the work OF Department Inspector Mary c.
WcntZell, Of Cincinnati National Inspector Ella
Powell writes: " The Inspectors report received.
and Il i "A very beautiful one" Department PTesi
dent Clarke is equally complimentary to the De-
partmeni Inspector, who las been both thorough
and economic
Kate +. Putnam, Chairman Executive Board.
ana Susie Day, OF the Anditiugy Committee, have
completed thorough examination OF books and
accounts nj Department Headquarters. and found
affairs IN excellent shape The Cincinnati ConEen-
ton voted TO pay the expenses OF inspections
and appropriated SO TO each delegate to National
convention, without n proportionGtc increase IN
per canita. This greatly embarrassed the Depart
ment PRESIDENT, especially ~ after paying eIpen-
ses and appropriations Of Department Convention
there was scarcely money enough leit to pay Tor
necessary supplies with which 20 begin the year,
and for "A time n loan had 10 be made; but by wise
and rigid economy the embarrassment has been
oyercoms, and ohio's ship once moro sails
Good reports continue to reach Headquarters OF
The grand work OF Corps in local relief as well as
for the Ohio Soldiers Home and National Home.
Old Guard Corps, Dayton, o., in n supplementary
report, writes that q baskets OF solids and deli
eacies were sent 20 soldier families as Christmas
greeting.
Department President Clarke was the guest Of
Fast President Mary C. Sherwood OF George III.
Thomas Corps, while ia Cincinnati Ia attendance
upon the Fihh District Convention, aud feels
greatly indebted for the hOspitable and cordial
entertainment extended to her.
DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON.
DEAR TRIBUNE: As We have no regularly APP
pointed Corresponding Secretary in this Depart
ment II seems TO be ones business to report to
you IL requires Willingness and time as wen as
ablity. Unfortunately. possess only the nrst OF
the three requisites therefore 1 willingly proceed
TO give you brief summary OF some OF our hap
peniugs. Our Department has gained III Corps
since last Convention. Department President lsv-
ans Of WRlla WnllR, visited the Corps west Of the
mountains last Fall, on tour OF inspection. IL
WAS productive Of much good. and we all enjoyed
her visit exceedingly. Our Corps gave her re-
cepiion, as did good many Of the Corps We
invited both Posts and the Sons of Veterans and
had "A very enjoyable evening. Speeches, refresh
ments ana dancing.
Not long after. stevens Post invited us all to their
Campfire; then Miller Post had an open meeting,
a very choice literary program. and refreshments,
ending with the inevitable dance.
Christmas time, Stevens Post gave their annual
ball. and the Corps provided the banquet. good
time, and plenty Of hard work for "A few.
The Post and Corps at Ballard, one ofour suburbs,
held joint installation. and by invitation about 20
of our GAR and W.R.C. attended Department
Senior Eicc-President aud Department Com
mander NJ Nj. Holmes Installing Officers. They
had AN elegant supper, and after partskiug Of their
hospitality aud enjoying very social time, we
boarded the last strectcar for Seattle aud left them
dancing At our Corps installation held jointly with
both Posts aud Sons Of Veterans. Past Department
President Burke installed the Corps officers, Capt.
Young officiating for the Sons and Commander
Holmes the Posts. President Of Stevens Corps Is
Matte i. Ames We have over 100 members In
In October Stevens Corps held a fair; the pro-
ceeds Noted over 81 go which, after paying for
our new piano, we divided equally between the
general and relief funds. We have moved four
times since the great FIRE. but are now permanently
located ia G.A.R Hail, Hinckiey Block, fifth floor.
BE sure 10 take the elevator when you come to SEQ
us. Besides the main hall for meetings, we have
kitchen, dininR-rOom and pRrlOT. nice new range
la our Kitchen and pantry full Of dishes cutlery,
cOfiee-bOers, tea-kette- dish. pans, and, in fact,
AL ready for complete housekeeping and entertain
ing friends.
We have sent mite to the National Relief
Corps Home, and have taken a room TO furnish in
the Soldiers' Home here whose foundations are
To be laid Ia the futnfe.
Our new rituals have come, and we shall doubt
less like them when we become accustomed TO the
changes. j wish might tempt some Of tic
editorial stan 70 como and sec us.-Lizzie X. Her
rick, Seattle, Wash.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Kate NJ. Scott Department Corresponding secre-
taTy Of Pennsylvania W. re, writes that her term
Is about clOsinE and urges the Pennsylvania Corps
to Rd her successor Ia presenting tle work Of the
Department 20 the readers OF The NATIONAL TRIB-
USE Our Pennsylvania correspondent las been
among tie most faithful TO send US " n C. news
and il is to he hoped that she will be continued at
her post Of duty II she longer give so much
time aud energy to the work ia hand. In any case
Pennsylvania must not drop into the RPHthetic
state that characterizes some OF the Departments.
The TRIBUHE wants the keFnels Of W. re. facts
from every State Ia the Union.
The Department Convention Of Michigan ". re,
will b. held at MuskegOn, Mich. March n aud ~
Phil Kearny Corps. under the efficient leadership
Of Amanda %. Miner, President u making extern
sive preparations fer the entertainment aud pleas
ure Of their guests. There will be n grand " n C.
Campfire, and prominent W.RC. workers will be
represented by addresses and Rotations Eliza
beth Mansfield Irving, Assistant National Inspector
Tor ohio "a expected To give some Of her stirring
selections.
whitehead Corps, 4 Of Orleans Neb can
tATy OF Bridge Corps. 2ll. Chico Kan: "but we
can feel a little proud Of our progress" And so
they may, as the Corps. instituted last year with
j. members, now numbers 80, with good record
Of work performed. Post and Corps Lad Joint
installation aud supper.
Commander Virgins. OF Budd Smith Post 46I
Don City. Iowa, installed the officers OF Smith
Corps; Rebeeca Whaley, President. Mrs McClel-
Ian, OF Deuisou. served 81 Corps Conductor.
A bill introduced by Representative Clapp las
passed the Ohio House Of Representatives. to ap-
propTiae SIS 90 to erect an Ohio cottage AT the
National Relief Corps Home, Madison, o. Cottage
To bo occupied exclusively by women. Its success
la the Senate - not sure but IN any case this is
handsome tribute to women, and shows that Ohio
has faith In the WomHn's Relief Corps. State and
National
Past President T. W. Tabor installed the officers
Of Corps So Esconddo, Cal, At Joint installation
with Post 1913; Belle Mutton, President. Numerous
friends 81 the Order present.
The total receipts OF the Department Of Massa-
chusetis GA r.. for the National Convention fund
amounted to SjO5is9 OF which 81 sg3O 5 came from
contributing Corps. Expenditures as per vouchers
s. O3I 90 OF the balance 81 600 was turned over TO
the Soldiers Home fund. la addition to this, the
tertaiHing W.RC. visitors Encampmenl week :
Dorchester, O. 500 O9 Plymouth I2I Ssi2 53: Med
ford s, SSg Lynn, POI, So Total, 81, 32062 Grand
total In entertainment and Convention expenses
t1354.7I.
When correspondents send newspaper clippings
they should mark la pencil the town aud State they
come from, they often become detached from
letters, in opening heavy mail, and IL is impozs-
bic to place them where they belong Or thew
may be pinned or pasted on the letter accompany
ing the same.
Mary =. Emily has been installed President OF
Lyon Relief Corps Oakland Cal; Elizabeth ID Arcy
Kline, Installing Officer Past President ChAtterton
was presented with "A gold souvenir badge As "A to-
ken of esteem from the Corps.
Lizzie Condy has been installed President of Raw
| Inns Corps, Stockton, and Past President Eliza
Count presented with gold badge.
Elizabeth Darcy Knne installed the officers OF
Lincoln Corps, San Francisco; Mary T. Anderton,
| President Comrade Kline installed the officers
OF the Post. Then a social season, with re-
| freshtnenta
Corps T. CAwker City, Kan, and Corps I2I.
Scottsville, accepted the Invitation OF CoTps So
Beloit, to a recent fTateTnal gathering. The visit
ing Corps were met at tie train with carriages and
driven around the city. visiting the Industrial
School for girls. then taken to the Opera House
where sumptuOus tables gave them royal welcome
The cenier-p piece "A large oske having In orna-
mental frOsling the Letters. W.kC. Corps No g
/ 50, l2l." Aher dinner came Corps meeting and an
interchange Of fraternal greetings after which sun
with hearts full Of sweet memories OF a delightful
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