The National tribune., 1891-04-02
Department GleaningS.
MICHIGAN, MY MICHIGAN

from my Michigan !" and Of our annual Conveu-
ton, held Ast week in Muskeson. the beautiful
city near the winters of Lake Michigan. which
delightful occasion for all in Attendance. The
generous and patriotic people Of the city lct moth
ing undOne. the courtesies and hospItaiitIes cx-
tended its guests being unlimited, and the cordially
Of welcome was appreciated by all. The decnra-
tiOus were handsome and unique, with the Hag
OF the free hearts hope and home everywhere
Our Convention excellent one, we'll under
control and the utmost harmony prevailing, with
wise legislation and an election Of good officers
the result.
The Presidents address and all officers reports
gave the resume Of a prosperous year, and showed
zeal aud fidelity IN the performance OF arduous
duties. Each officer retires with the merlted welt
done. good aud faithful servant"
Department President Abbie T. Flagg with an
eaTneslness Of purpose and good executive ability,
linked To a courteous, patient kindness and un-
firing devotion to the interests Of the Order Tet5res
iI"rs office with the respect and appreciation Of all
Her successor, Sarah L. Brown, of Ithaca j. well
qualified for the position, aud will undoubtedly
make a record equal to that Uf any OF her prcdcces-
sor-. higl-minded woman, Of fine natural
abilities, thorough education, earnest In devotion
10 principle, rich ia planning aud executing faith
ful and courageous ia her convictions, "a good
presiding officer. with facile pen and ready speech
she will be a splendid head for this line Depart
meut.
The writer Of these lines reioices that hc mantle
she once wore falls upon the shoulders Of one
einineuty fitted 10 wear il in an acceptable man
ner, and believes that she will add new uster and
dignity To- the Office. The Department il 10 be
congratulated, and tire writer, IN piedgiug her own
loyal support trusts that aud all will faithfully
support Department President : trah J.. Brown,
aud hopes that this "Ted-lettcr" year, when all
the Departments will meet with rs in National
Convention IA the city OF the Straits" will be
graudeT In achievements than any yet recorded in
the history Of Michgan's W.iSC. The writer be-
speaks Tor our newly elected President a warm
welcome into the ssterhood Of Department. Presi-
dents, and trusts that she will prove herself the
peer Of any, and that each one will gladly clasp
the right hand Of fellowship and hearty welcome
she will extend next August in behalf Of the De-
Partment Of Michigan, W.RC. All hail and vel
come to MicIgaHl
The Convention was a grand success. The
Campfire5 were fine in the extreme. There
the elOquence aud song and story with all the old
ardOr aud patriotism OF speech, with an expression
Of hOCT love Of country aud a deeper faith
In the right and in the purity Of motives that
should control each citizen Of the Republic. An
ADLER pen Will send you notes Of Convention. SO
gOOd-by, aud Godspeed our mission.-Louise A.
Robbins, Pas. Department President.
DETACHMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
DEAR TEIBUSE: With new officers and an
awakened eudeavOr all along the line, New Jersey
means 10 do good work this year. Department
President Jennie -. Smith. North Plainticd, il an
earnest active worker, whose administration
4 promises 20 be success.
Winfield scott Corps, 10. Is at the front, with
| news and good cheer. They had Surprise SOci-
/ able at the home # Commander EmmOns Plain
| field, March N. Corps furnished refreshments and
donates SlG.s3 to the general fund. The even
/ ing Jennie J.. BrOxaw, widow Of late Commander
/ Brokaw, n member Of Corps 10, presented through
/ fund
| IOst % rendered reception To Department ON
| GERS from Corps 10 Feb. Il, at the residence Of
/ Corps President r.. McYoy, ending in oyster
| supper and pleasant time in general. This shows
| how Post % appreciate their excellent auxiliary.
George W. Taylor Post, 9, assisted by Corps Is,
/ Junction, held am entertainment on the ami
/ yersary OF Washington's birthday. Alter the
/ Campfire was eXtuSuished free lunch of beans,
| coffee. and bareback folIowed-BelIe WaidaaH.
| Department Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT.
DEAR TRTBUSE: q. A. III. Thompson, Department
| President of Vermont, has begun her adBIinistra-
| ton with courage and good cheer for all Corps.
! From her General Orders, No. 2, l take this e1-
/ tract:
| "In the death Of the distinguished Gen Sher-
| man, who for the first time ia his earthly career
has surrendered and Of the hardly less iiustriOus
Admiral Porter, are we reminded that time moves
| ON apace, and that the organization to which we
auxiliary il fast falling into line for the second
grand review across the silent river. Let be
admOnished 10 do with our might what our hands
find To DO, Tor the night eOnieth when no man can
/ work"
| II would be well for us all TO love and DO our
! work So well for the old soldiers that for our
sakes II for no other reason, our sons and daugh-
tiers may take our burden cheerfully when are
called TO lay 1t dOwn-HeleH X. Colby, Depart
/ ment Corresponding Secretary.
The following i "a summary Of the work OF the
/ last past administration. under Department. Presi
dent }. T.. BIdcSmer: Number Of Corps g. gain
| Of eight; members =, 100 n gain of 3D3 The re-
/ port Of the Treasurer showed that the total re-
ceipts were Sll0i; total expenditures, S753; cash
on hand Ia general fsnd, S3}6; total amount OF
| supplies received from past Treasurer, SIS; sup
plies on hand, 81; total amount Of relief done dur.
ing the year. Ssgi; total assets SRI; relief fund
/ 81 Ji3i turned over to Posts, Sj2l.
ALL HAIL To THE w.RC. CENTENARIAN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Whether il be true or not
"Ohios 10 tae front again" wish To tell you Of
the aged mother that il to become one In OUT
ranks, If Providence will pToiong her life until
March -. 1891 have just issued d5pensatiOn
to Anna H. Carroll, President of Bishop Corps
2i7, Of Defiance o., and one Of Ohio's best workers
To initiate on the date mentioned. az her own
home. Hannah BOutelle, who will, on the day pre-
eediug, be 100 years old. President Carroll adds
Mrs. Enutelle was during the war q resident OF
Atlanta. aud truly loyal To the cause of the Union
She made pillows Of her feather beds and tore up
her sheets, and carried them to- the wounded and
the sick. She is n dear old lady, whom every body
loves; il coutented aud happy, aud not childish.
IL IL quite interest ny TO listen To her experiences
ia those trying days" Though this Is the latest
from Ohio. know my sisters throughout the Or
der will say 'An hail - to this good ceutenarian
Ada Il. Clarke. Department President.
ALL ALONG THE LINE